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Owner's Manual

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The Ultimate

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THE BMW 6 SERIES

CONVERTIBLE.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Summary of Contents for 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 2: ...I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 3: ...ontains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or I...

Page 4: ...g including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 15 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition...

Page 5: ...accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC You may elect to use other parts and accessories but if you do we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and or accessories are appro...

Page 6: ...the heading Approved wheels and tires the term Approved should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the term Recommended should be read in its place In addition the text of that sec tion should be disr...

Page 7: ...replace ment section the text should be disre garded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read Use of recommended vehicle batteries The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you u...

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Page 9: ...s 107 Safety 134 Driving stability control systems 142 Driving comfort 163 Climate control 170 Interior equipment 175 Storage compartments Driving tips 180 Things to remember when driving 183 Loading...

Page 10: ...sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Identifies display te...

Page 11: ...procedures with appropri ately trained personnel If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts...

Page 12: ...tain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures BMW Maintenance system Service and...

Page 13: ...accelerator and or brake pedal How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by...

Page 14: ...888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in formation about motor vehicle safet...

Page 15: ...Notes 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 16: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 17: ...ches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 I...

Page 18: ...plicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Opening and closing the rear win dow 47 2 Open and close side windows and re...

Page 19: ...istance 142 Increase distance 142 Cruise control rocker switch 149 142 10 Instrument cluster 83 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telephone see user s man...

Page 20: ...on Entertainment and Commu nication 6 Automatic climate control 163 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Parking brake 72 Automatic Hold 73 9 Opening and closing the convertible top 49 10 PDC Park Distance...

Page 21: ...or lever All around the interior rearview mirror 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 227 2 Reading lights 106 3 Interior lights 105 4 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 109 Cockpit At a glance 1...

Page 22: ...ts at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Hints To clean the Control Display follow the care inst...

Page 23: ...isplays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecti...

Page 24: ...atedly until the first panel is displayed Press the menu button on the controller twice Opening the Options menu Press button The Options menu is displayed Additional options move the controller to th...

Page 25: ...characters via the con troller To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad To enter a hyphen slide to the right in t...

Page 26: ...ption Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received Satellite radio is switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming o...

Page 27: ...ry buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and menu entries...

Page 28: ...personal data 5 Continue 6 OK Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed...

Page 29: ...rget search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display iDrive At a glance 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 30: ...identi fied Set the language refer to page 99 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that...

Page 31: ...d output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if n...

Page 32: ...and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and convertible top closed to prevent noise i...

Page 33: ...rovides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search...

Page 34: ...move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displaye...

Page 35: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 36: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 37: ...tion that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Edition for Part no...

Page 38: ...tions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 43 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The...

Page 39: ...ck Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control Steptronic transmission if a cor...

Page 40: ...ted 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Select a profile All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time If t...

Page 41: ...ned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Display user lis...

Page 42: ...nt closing With Comfort Access the remote control can be used to close the convertible top the side windows and the rear window when in the vi cinity of the vehicle Hold down the remote control button...

Page 43: ...lace the battery refer to page 35 Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects Interfe...

Page 44: ...is triggered when the vehicle is un locked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni tion if needed through emergency detection o...

Page 45: ...footwell The trunk lid opens Closing Hints Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may re sult Do not place the remote control in the...

Page 46: ...There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after ap...

Page 47: ...hicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 35 Interference of the radio connection f...

Page 48: ...usted last will be stored for the active profile When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this...

Page 49: ...s continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active When the still open access is closed inte rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on The indicator lamp go...

Page 50: ...n driving To close the side windows when driving first close the rear windows or all four windows at the same time otherwise the windows may not close tightly at high speeds Opening individually Press...

Page 51: ...g held Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not s...

Page 52: ...to start the engine and operate the convertible top simultane ously When the engine is started using the Start Stop button or using the Auto Start Stop function the convertible top move ment is brief...

Page 53: ...injury Observe traffic during operation When the convertible top is opened while driving be alert to traffic otherwise it may re sult in an accident If possible do not move the convertible top while d...

Page 54: ...az ard The convertible top movement is interrupted if the switch is released The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the switch If there is a longer interruption with the ignition...

Page 55: ...r to page 41 taking care not to damage the convertible top well storage cover 4 Remove the two large lids from the trim If necessary use a screwdriver to help with this 5 Unlock convertible top well s...

Page 56: ...nvertible top tool into the convertible top lock Turn the convertible top tool approx one half turn clockwise to open the convertible top lock Be careful not to damage the convertible top fabric Remov...

Page 57: ...e adapter from the onboard ve hicle tool kit 4 In the rear raise the inner lining of the convertible top Place the adapter on the red marked pin of the convertible top mechanism 5 Push the rear conver...

Page 58: ...deflector on the vehicle with the right retaining pin and the two rear ones in the corresponding openings 5 Push the left retaining pin into the provided opening until it latches 6 Flip up the top ha...

Page 59: ...m pull it to the side Folding up On the left side pull the handle of the retaining pin on the wind deflector all the way back and release the latch Fold in top and bottom part Opening and closing Cont...

Page 60: ...t and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of...

Page 61: ...ne are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backr...

Page 62: ...he temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 186 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switch off Press button longer The LEDs go out Temperature distribution The heating action in the...

Page 63: ...lt buckle is solely intended for the center passenger Hints One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a...

Page 64: ...safety feature might not work properly Front headrests Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the...

Page 65: ...on keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged Folding back and locking the backrest Before driving off fold back and lock the backrests otherwi...

Page 66: ...ve the memory setting while driving as an unexpected movement of the seat could result in an accident Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of moveme...

Page 67: ...is active Note Estimating distances correctly Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror as...

Page 68: ...pending on the width of the vehicle Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically di...

Page 69: ...heel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle Steering wheel heating Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out If the trip is resumed wi...

Page 70: ...ge weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the f...

Page 71: ...best possible belt guide position is reached Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened...

Page 72: ...lower LATCH anchors Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair 2 of LATCH sym bols It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a chi...

Page 73: ...ry power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers P when the ignition is switched off P is engaged automatically when the ig nition is swit...

Page 74: ...is not burned or is inadequately burned posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving at m...

Page 75: ...ic en gine stop have not been met Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations External temperature too low The external temperature is high and auto...

Page 76: ...during an automatic engine stop The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start Stop button LED goes out Auto Start Stop function is activated Switching off the vehicle during an automatic eng...

Page 77: ...ing With the ignition switched on Steptronic transmission Press the switch while the brake is pressed or se lector lever position P is set The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is releas...

Page 78: ...the letters AUTO H go out Automatic Hold is deactivated If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold press on the brake pedal to deactivate it When the parking brake is set manually Auto matic Hold...

Page 79: ...beams headlight flasher Turn signal Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors Do not adjust the exterior mirror while driving and when turn signals hazard warning flashers are on or else the additiona...

Page 80: ...peed push up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point Wipers change to normal speed whe...

Page 81: ...gu lar intervals when the vehicle s lights are acti vated Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze onto the windshield which might impede your...

Page 82: ...the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts Otherwise there is a danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled Washer fluid reservoir All...

Page 83: ...used to achieve maximum driving performance Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position Engaging selector lever positions Press on the brake pedal until you...

Page 84: ...ngine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the currently se lected gear Steptronic Sport transmission prevent automatic upshifting in M S man...

Page 85: ...e danger area and secure it against moving on its own Steptronic Sport transmission Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction Hints Componen...

Page 86: ...onds release the brake Before using Launch Control allow the trans mission to cool down for approx 5 minutes Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions e g wet pavement when used again Contr...

Page 87: ...s and systems Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 91 2 Speedometer 3 Messages e g Check Control 4 Tachometer 91 5 Engine oil temperature 91 6 Current fuel consumption 7 Electronic displays 83 8 R...

Page 88: ...ay is a variable display In the event of a program change the display rendition adapts to the respective program through the Driving Dynamics Control The change of appearance can be deactivated on the...

Page 89: ...view With Professional Navigation System switching zoom function on off You can program whether the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrumen...

Page 90: ...y equipped 5 Performance display 6 Variable displays In the Sport and Sport programs the instru ment display switches to the sport displays These displays support a sporty driving style with more prom...

Page 91: ...ntrol message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display In addition an acoustic signal may sound and a text me...

Page 92: ...ashing the conditions are not ade quate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal...

Page 93: ...tive Have the steering system checked by the service center Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center For additional information refer to On board Diagnostics socket refer to pa...

Page 94: ...or the required action can be called up via Check Control With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the...

Page 95: ...erating tempera ture the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display Hot engine the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range A Check Control message is also disp...

Page 96: ...t occur Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle s optional features the range can also be displayed as bar in the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Additional indica...

Page 97: ...ntenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Sym bols Description No service is currently required The deadline for sc...

Page 98: ...affic signs with extra sym bols for wet road conditions etc are also de tected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be displayed depending on the situation...

Page 99: ...n such as due to changes in road routing When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment...

Page 100: ...s activated in the navigation system ECO PRO bonus range Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version you can select what information from the com puter is to be displayed on...

Page 101: ...omputer On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the...

Page 102: ...Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed 5 Press the controller 6 Tur...

Page 103: ...e profile currently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness...

Page 104: ...play 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller When the low beams are activated the bright ness of the Head up Display can be addition ally influenced using the instrument lighti...

Page 105: ...Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only Displays Controls 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 106: ...headlight control General information Position of switch If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parki...

Page 107: ...nsors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks under these conditions you should always switch on the lights manually Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the day...

Page 108: ...fic The procedure is con trolled by a camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are activated whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can i...

Page 109: ...highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Fog lights Front fog lights The parking lights or low b...

Page 110: ...End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated The lighting can be individually set 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 B O 4 Select the desired lighting settin...

Page 111: ...bag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Side airbag 4 Knee airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts al...

Page 112: ...wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard and the seats Even when you follow all instructions very closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be rul...

Page 113: ...ems to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be i...

Page 114: ...fractions of a second Supplementing the reinforced front windshield frame the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety Hints Keep the movement area unobstructed Always keep the m...

Page 115: ...ion pressure re fer to page 198 Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is not as...

Page 116: ...ing lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure No reset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning base...

Page 117: ...g distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be shorter or lon ger depending on the driving speed road con ditions external temperature cargo load etc Continu...

Page 118: ...tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note t...

Page 119: ...sumes Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure 1 Reduce your speed and stop caut...

Page 120: ...ts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers...

Page 121: ...elligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near th...

Page 122: ...arnings may vary with the current driving sit uation Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the system Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute...

Page 123: ...recognized vehicle is immi nent a warning symbol appears in the instru ment cluster and in the Head Up Display Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn ing Brake and increase distance The vehi...

Page 124: ...harply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In hea...

Page 125: ...wise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or he...

Page 126: ...the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at a relatively high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the...

Page 127: ...ayed However there may also be an ex cess of false warnings Pedestrian warning Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the function warns of an imminent collision with pedestrians during daytime or n...

Page 128: ...and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise...

Page 129: ...be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de tected Partially covered pedestrians Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour Pedestri...

Page 130: ...s above a certain minimum size e g deer With heat image activated on the Control Dis play People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue Animals detected by the system are displa...

Page 131: ...lso be displayed on the Control Display This function has no effect on object detec tion Press button The image from the camera is displayed on the Control Display Adjustments via the iDrive With heat...

Page 132: ...ntervene actively by braking or make an evasive maneuver Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a sig nal sounds With instrument display The red sym bol is displayed and a signal sounds When an...

Page 133: ...gins vibrating gently in the event of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leavi...

Page 134: ...icle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc During calibration of the camera...

Page 135: ...ates briefly and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone System limits The system...

Page 136: ...g on highways In this situation it is recommended that the driver takes a break Note Personal responsibility The system cannot act as a substitute for the personal assessment of one s physical state...

Page 137: ...iver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system may not al ways detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly otherwise a r...

Page 138: ...that the brakes respond even more rapidly when braking in critical sit uations Drive off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in...

Page 139: ...or DSC OFF lights up in the in strument cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off The steering and depending on the equip ment suspension are tuned for sporty driving Activating DSC...

Page 140: ...ore than walking speed Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx 22 mph 35 km h When driving downhill the vehicle reduces its speed to approx walking speed and then keeps its speed...

Page 141: ...neuvers Driving stability and driving comfort are in creased under all driving conditions The sys tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv ing...

Page 142: ...ed 1 With the engine running turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right sev eral times in a uniform manner until the warning lamp disappears 2 Have the system checked if the warning lam...

Page 143: ...hold this button but not lon ger than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in strument cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off Activating DSC Pr...

Page 144: ...ofile cur rently in use Activating SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display refer to page...

Page 145: ...es in Driving mode SPORT mode refer to page 140 ECO PRO mode refer to page 187 Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Program selectio...

Page 146: ...ss the ac celerator pedal or press the appropriate button to reactivate the system The vehicle will auto matically accelerate As soon as the road is clear the vehicle accel erates to the desired speed...

Page 147: ...nsor A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehicle A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de tection of vehicles If necessary clean the radar...

Page 148: ...Driving Dynamics Control If the safety belt and the driver s door are opened while the vehicle is standing still If the system has not detected objects for an extended period e g on a road with very...

Page 149: ...distance Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set Instrument cluster will display selected dis tance refer to page 146 Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving Press b...

Page 150: ...t detected Distance control is temporarily sup pressed because the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was detected Rolling bars the detected vehicle has driven away ACC is no longer accelera...

Page 151: ...ntial Because of the limited possible detec tion you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if needed otherwise there is the risk of an accident Deceleration The system does not decele...

Page 152: ...unication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID OAYARS3 A Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following...

Page 153: ...refer to page 150 Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s series optional features and country specifica tions Switching on Press button on the steering wheel The marking in the speedometer is se...

Page 154: ...the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h The maximum speed that can be set de pends on the vehicle Pressing the rocker switch to the resist ance...

Page 155: ...ith stickers bicycle racks Keep the sensors clean and free of ice When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Hints Perso...

Page 156: ...ently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal soun...

Page 157: ...functionality Keep the sensors clean and free of ice dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen sors When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at...

Page 158: ...On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on Rear view camera The rearview camera image is...

Page 159: ...shown Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning ra dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point wher...

Page 160: ...he traffic situation on each side Hints The images from both cameras are shown si multaneously on the Control Display Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicl...

Page 161: ...ovides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose General information The image is lidtured...

Page 162: ...front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is activated When the image of the rearview camera is dis played it is possible to reel to top view Rear view c...

Page 163: ...ng Technically the system has its limits it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Monitor your driving be on the alert observe the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when...

Page 164: ...hicle To ensure full functionality Keep the sensors clean and free of ice When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Do...

Page 165: ...g assistant s and PDC s signals Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes otherwise there is a dan ger of an accident 1 Switch on the parking assistant and acti vate it if need...

Page 166: ...ing space Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances For small children and animals For persons with certain clothing e g coats With ext...

Page 167: ...tic climate control 1 Air distribution left 2 Temperature left 3 AUTO program left 4 Air flow AUTO intensity left residual heat 5 Remove ice and condensation 6 Maximum cooling 7 Display 8 Air flow AUT...

Page 168: ...re are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside influen ces the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell...

Page 169: ...air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air control a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off automatically Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of ou...

Page 170: ...air volume and air distribution can be adjusted with the ignition switched on Switch off At the lowest fan speed press the left side of the button on the driver s side The symbol on the display of the...

Page 171: ...the re mote control Hints Parked car heating in enclosed areas Do not operate the parked car heating in enclosed areas since breathing in harmful ex haust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and...

Page 172: ...On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate timer 1 or Activate timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the reel on time is acti vated The symbol on the automat...

Page 173: ...control is activated No rechargeable batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries since damage may result from the substances in the batteries 1 Use a suitable object to unclip the battery compartment...

Page 174: ...vat ing a device using the universal garage door opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the area of the remote con trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage...

Page 175: ...em Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit const...

Page 176: ...y instructions of the hand held transmitter The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is sta...

Page 177: ...after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit Sockets General information The lighter socket can be u...

Page 178: ...essary wrap the sharp edges of the skis 5 Tighten the retaining strap Securing the ski bag Secure the ski bag by tightening the re taining strap otherwise the contents could present a source of danger...

Page 179: ...compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 175 Storage compartment in the center arm rest refer...

Page 180: ...ter the storage compartment is locked the remote control can be handed out without the integrated key refer to page 34 for instance at a hotel This prevents access to the storage compart ment and to t...

Page 181: ...ay result in damage Steptronic transmission center console To open press on the cover Storage compartments in the cargo area Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on the rear cargo area trim Lash...

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Page 183: ...iving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 184: ...es Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 mil...

Page 185: ...en driving on wet or slushy roads re duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydro...

Page 186: ...ilure Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine stopped as doing so disables engine braking In addition steering and brake assist are un available with the engine stopped Driv...

Page 187: ...ring them oth erwise they may present a danger to occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard The combin...

Page 188: ...posite buckle Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo as described otherwise...

Page 189: ...air resistance and therefore lead to greater fuel consumption Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire i...

Page 190: ...ons that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Reel off these fu...

Page 191: ...te control is set to be fuel efficient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized The...

Page 192: ...fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for in stance Note The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving styl...

Page 193: ...ep on the brake or accelera tor pedal the engine is automatically coupled again Hints Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO re fer to page 186 driving mode Coasting is automatically activated when EC...

Page 194: ...ing coasting Indications on the Control Display The Coasting driving condition is displayed in EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode is active Color code blue arrow 1 and symbol arrow 2 drivi...

Page 195: ...Saving fuel Driving tips 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

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Page 197: ...ure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o...

Page 198: ...a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise 3 Place the...

Page 199: ...full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may eslide causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle Ha...

Page 200: ...a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each...

Page 201: ...urchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance Fuel Mobility 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 I...

Page 202: ...re s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after...

Page 203: ...35 Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 6 38 2 9 42 Emergency w...

Page 204: ...fications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC 2 4 35 2 7 39 Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC Re...

Page 205: ...2 Emergency wheel T 135 90 R 17 104 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 2...

Page 206: ...ith high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC 2 8 41 3 2 46 245 40...

Page 207: ...Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC 2 5 36 2 7 39 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC 2 6 38 3 0 44 Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30...

Page 208: ...mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tire Identification Number DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 0115 xxxx manufacturer code for the t...

Page 209: ...ry test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a l...

Page 210: ...ecked right away otherwise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the nearest service center If necessary have the vehicle towed or trans ported there Otherwise tire damage can...

Page 211: ...tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires pro vide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of perform...

Page 212: ...into the tires which seals the damage from the inside The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure Hints Follow the instructions on using the Mobi lity System found on the compresso...

Page 213: ...On off reel 6 Inflation pressure dial 7 Reduce inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealant 1 Shake the sealing container 2 Pull the connection hose fully out of the compressor housing Do not kin...

Page 214: ...nt the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Unscr...

Page 215: ...Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle classified as road safe and approved Information about the approved snow chains a...

Page 216: ...tivation Snow chains are not mounted Settings are activated At speeds above 30 mph 50 km h a Check Control message is displayed Deactivate the status manually If not functioning properly Snow chains a...

Page 217: ...ntification number 2 Jump starting negative battery terminal 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive battery terminal 5 Oil filler neck 6 Coolant reservoir except 650i Hood Opening the hood...

Page 218: ...ful of protruding parts on the hood Closing the hood Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely Dange...

Page 219: ...engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A curr...

Page 220: ...information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Oil filler neck Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity t...

Page 221: ...e oils can be in quired with the service center Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following o...

Page 222: ...sts of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant level General in...

Page 223: ...fill 4 Turn the lid until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible...

Page 224: ...e 93 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out...

Page 225: ...de for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning lamp flashe...

Page 226: ...down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up...

Page 227: ...and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool or humi...

Page 228: ...instructions refer to page 222 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Lights in the trunk lid Access to the lights If necessary remove the fasten...

Page 229: ...vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble After a battery replacement h...

Page 230: ...right position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defectiv...

Page 231: ...cy Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card...

Page 232: ...utomatic Collision Noti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located under a cover on the left side of the trunk Press against the lower edge of...

Page 233: ...terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent risk of injury from arcing The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as the battery s pos...

Page 234: ...re contact a service center in the event of a breakdown Do not have the vehicle towed Have your vehicle transported on a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur Tow truck Do not lift the ve...

Page 235: ...MW The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel Tow fitting information on use Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in...

Page 236: ...the sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Automatic car washes Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys tems With w...

Page 237: ...he brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to sm...

Page 238: ...a special convertible top cleaner Proceed as follows 1 Spray the convertible top with the convertible top cleaner 2 Make the convertible top cleaner foam up using a well saturated sponge moving it in...

Page 239: ...ack spray coated components Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with water Do not soak the roofliner No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol vents Do not...

Page 240: ...ng agents otherwise surfaces can be af fected Keeping out moisture Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit otherwise electrical components can be damaged Avoid pressure Avoid pressing too hard...

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Page 243: ...erence This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Page 244: ...Detailed values can be found in the approval documents on informa tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained from the service center The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority Ref...

Page 245: ...axle load lbs kg 2 535 1 150 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 890 1 311 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 10 6 12 4 300 350 650i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 5 345 2 424 Load lbs kg 675 306 Ap...

Page 246: ...pacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 18 5 70 Fuel quality refer to page 196 Reference Technical data 242 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 247: ...Technical data Reference 243 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 418 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 248: ...Vision 125 Antifreeze washer fluid 78 Antilock Brake System ABS 134 Anti slip control refer to DSC 134 Approved axle load 241 Approved engine oils see Suitable engine oil types 217 Armrest refer to Fr...

Page 249: ...d Serv ice 220 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center console 16 Central locking system 40 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 18 Changes technica...

Page 250: ...nal data 24 Deletion of personal data 24 Destination distance 97 Digital clock 92 Dimensions 240 Dimmable exterior mirrors 64 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 64 Direction indicator refer to Turn sig...

Page 251: ...warn ing 91 Eyes for securing cargo 184 F Failure message see Check Control 87 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 45 Fan refer to Air flow 164 Filler neck for engine oil 216 Fine wood care 235...

Page 252: ...Control 87 Individual air distribution 164 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 35 Inflation pressure tires 198 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 114 Info display refer to On Board comput...

Page 253: ...Dis tance Control PDC 152 Manual operation rearview camera 154 Manual operation Side View 156 Manual operation Top View 158 Marking on approved tires 207 Marking run flat tires 208 Massage seat front...

Page 254: ...23 Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile exporting profiles 36 Pinch protection system win dows 47 Plastic care 235 Power failure 226 Power windows 46 Pressure tire air pres sure 198 Pressure warning F...

Page 255: ...2 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 80 Shift point indicator 86 Shoulder support 58 Side airbags 107 Side View 156 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 44 Sitting safely 56 Size 240 Ski bag 174...

Page 256: ...Towing 230 Tow lug see Tow fitting 231 Tow starting 230 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 111 Traction control 135 TRACTION driving dynam ics 135 TRACTION program Dy namic Driving Control 139 Transmission lo...

Page 257: ...ls and tires 198 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 111 Width vehicle 240 Wind deflector 54 Window defroster rear 165 Windows powered 46 Windshield climate con trol 181...

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