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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 231 - II/15

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

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Page 3: ...our BMW The manual also contains 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 dead...

Page 4: ...ch Germany Reprinting 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 recy...

Page 5: ...d 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 appr...

Page 6: ...hicle 14 At page 209 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by...

Page 7: ...ystems or functions may not be fully available After a battery replacement the manufac turer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensu...

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Page 9: ...7 Displays 96 Lights 101 Safety 128 Driving stability control systems 136 Driving comfort 157 Climate control 165 Interior equipment 172 Storage compartments Driving tips 178 Things to remember when d...

Page 10: ...der to avoid the possibility 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 I...

Page 11: ...ing to BMW repair 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 reco...

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

Page 13: ...r was depressing the 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...

Page 14: ...line toll free at 1 888 327 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...

Page 15: ...Notes 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

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Page 17: ...ews of buttons switches 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 n...

Page 18: ...tems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Roller sunblind 47 2 Safety switch for the windows a...

Page 19: ...ing 143 Reduce distance 136 Increase distance 136 Cruise control rocker switch 143 136 10 Instrument cluster 77 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telepho...

Page 20: ...Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 6 Automatic climate control 157 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Parking brake 67 Automatic Hold 68 9 PDC Park Distance Cont...

Page 21: ...mission selector lever All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 224 2 Glass sunroof powered 48 3 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 103 4 Reading lights 100 5 Interior lights...

Page 22: ...ow it Control elements 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...

Page 23: ...tton Function BACK Displays 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 t...

Page 24: ...er to the left repeatedly 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 t...

Page 25: ...sary enter special 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 sli...

Page 26: ...raffic bulletin reception 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 Symbo...

Page 27: ...m Programmable memory 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 numbe...

Page 28: ...n Options 4 Delete 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...

Page 29: ...Target 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 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 30: ...ken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 93 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the com...

Page 31: ...Entertainment sound 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 Entertainmen...

Page 32: ...the commands numbers 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 glass sun roof closed...

Page 33: ...k Reference Guide provides 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 i...

Page 34: ...1 Press button or 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 retu...

Page 35: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

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Page 37: ...ide you with information 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...

Page 38: ...set the key functions 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 ref...

Page 39: ...cle A Check 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 If a respective Check C...

Page 40: ...in use a dif ferent profile may be activated 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...

Page 41: ...is not assigned 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 Disp...

Page 42: ...he alarm press any button Opening the trunk lid Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second The trunk lid opens regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked During op...

Page 43: ...side Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge Remove the key before pulling...

Page 44: ...e opens it The other doors remain locked Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors push lightly It is closed automatically Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear...

Page 45: ...the switch in the center armrest If the center arm rest is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened Trunk lid secured arrow 1 Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position Th...

Page 46: ...ng Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger for approx 1 sec ond without grasping the door handle This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control To sav...

Page 47: ...with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key refer to page 39 Adjusting Unlock...

Page 48: ...rm system The concept When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to Opening a door the hood or the trunk lid Movements in the interior Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempt...

Page 49: ...tentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations In automatic car washes In duplex garages During transport on trains...

Page 50: ...ts are present No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win dow s range of movement otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired If closing force exceeds a specific margin...

Page 51: ...rear Press the safety switch in the driver s door The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blinds after having activated them consecu ti...

Page 52: ...d the sliding visor moves all the way back To close the reel press upward briefly or twice forward past the resistance point Additional options Convenient opening refer to page 37 via the remote contr...

Page 53: ...g the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running During the initialization the glass sunroof closes without jam protection Keep the closing path clea...

Page 54: ...ad 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 slipping under the safety belt in the event of an...

Page 55: ...Adjust the position using the lever Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are suppor...

Page 56: ...standstill When the door is open the seat is accessi ble from the side on which the door is open For safety reasons the driver s seat cannot be adjusted if only the door behind the driver is open Con...

Page 57: ...ve seat ventilation front The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans The ventilation cools the seat e g if the vehi cle interior is overheated or for continuous cool...

Page 58: ...he restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make sure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restr...

Page 59: ...is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision with a...

Page 60: ...nt unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged At a glance Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press button The LED in the but ton lights up 4 Press se...

Page 61: ...eflected 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 this will increase your risk of an accident At a glance...

Page 62: ...could be damaged depending 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 a...

Page 63: ...out The steering wheel 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...

Page 64: ...used due to their age 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 s...

Page 65: ...forward un til the 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 wi...

Page 66: ...ard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away...

Page 67: ...aining strap to the mounting eye 4 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down The door can now be opened from...

Page 68: ...wer 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 switched...

Page 69: ...Otherwise the fuel 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 stationar...

Page 70: ...ions for an automatic 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 temperatu...

Page 71: ...ted via the Start Stop button LED goes out Auto Start Stop function is activated Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop the vehicle can be switched o...

Page 72: ...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 released A...

Page 73: ...ic Hold is deactivated automatically Driving Automatic Hold is activated the vehicle is au tomatically secured against rolling after brak ing to a standstill The indicator lamp lights up green Step on...

Page 74: ...ights in the exterior mirror are out of posi tion and can t be seen Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusua...

Page 75: ...r press once beyond the resistance point Wipers change to normal speed when ve hicle comes to standstill Switch off and brief wipe Push wiper lever down The lever automatically returns to its initial...

Page 76: ...mpty operation might damage pump Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated while the ignition is switched on Fold out position of the wipers Fold wipers back wh...

Page 77: ...ntrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because they can clog the windshiel...

Page 78: ...ition P until the engine is running and the brake is applied With the vehicle is stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shif...

Page 79: ...maximum speed is reached if one of the following conditions is met DSC deactivated TRACTION activated SPORT activated In addition the kickdown is deactivated Ending the sport program manual mode Push...

Page 80: ...use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 178 period To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration v...

Page 81: ...e respective features and systems Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 85 2 Speedometer 3 Messages e g Check Control 4 Tachometer 85 5 Engine oil temperature 85 6 Current fuel consumption 7 Electr...

Page 82: ...The instrument display 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 b...

Page 83: ...nfo Or Driving mode 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...

Page 84: ...ts when respectively 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 s...

Page 85: ...systems A Check Control 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...

Page 86: ...ahead de tected Flashing 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 o...

Page 87: ...in some cases defec 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 Diagnosti...

Page 88: ...e cause of an error 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...

Page 89: ...cle speeds Normal operating 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...

Page 90: ...fail and damage might 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...

Page 91: ...equired Required maintenance 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...

Page 92: ...igns 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 The sy...

Page 93: ...r from the navigation 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 aft...

Page 94: ...tination guidance is 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...

Page 95: ...esetting the trip computer 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 stands...

Page 96: ...tings 2 Time Date 3 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...

Page 97: ...gs are stored for the 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...

Page 98: ...y On the Control Display 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 t...

Page 99: ...Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only Displays Controls 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 100: ...ing lights low beams 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...

Page 101: ...onditions E g the sensors 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...

Page 102: ...blind oncoming traffic 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 all...

Page 103: ...in the presence of 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 par...

Page 104: ...reading lights in the rear can be adjusted for optimal direction of the light beam Bang Olufsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated...

Page 105: ...observed when using the respective features and systems Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protec...

Page 106: ...ted Do not remove the airbag system Do not remove the steering wheel Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels do not cover them or modify them in any way Never modify either the ind...

Page 107: ...enger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion Do...

Page 108: ...nsure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four...

Page 109: ...the status is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values The reset is completed automatically while drivin...

Page 110: ...ance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load driv ing style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle wit...

Page 111: ...size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle ha...

Page 112: ...r FTM The status is displayed Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire pressures serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming t...

Page 113: ...ire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all fo...

Page 114: ...nd the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve th...

Page 115: ...ont end collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning is delayed avoiding false alarm Gene...

Page 116: ...arview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving of...

Page 117: ...e system can assist with automatic braking intervention if there is risk of a collision The intervention can bring the vehi cle to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dyna...

Page 118: ...is delayed avoiding false alarm General information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current dri...

Page 119: ...e 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 vehicle flashes red a...

Page 120: ...ad of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the driving stability control system...

Page 121: ...g in the direction of the central area Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situ...

Page 122: ...he system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Sta...

Page 123: ...a dark appearance The ability to detect an object depends on the temperature difference between the object and the background and on the level of heat radiation emitted by the object Objects that are...

Page 124: ...Buttons in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Switch on switch off heat image Camera The camera is automatically heated when the external temperatures are low The camera lens is automatically clean...

Page 125: ...g angle and changes with the vehicle speed As the vehicle speed increases the area becomes longer and wider e g Prewarning The yellow symbol is displayed when a person is detected in the central area...

Page 126: ...t position e g lying down Cyclists on unconventional bicycles e g recumbent bicycles After physical damage to the system e g after an accident Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific...

Page 127: ...re changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System li...

Page 128: ...amp in the exterior mirror housing flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic si...

Page 129: ...y functional For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID NBG009014A...

Page 130: ...displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip After a break another recommendation to ta...

Page 131: ...he front passenger seat After a critical driving situation without an acci dent the front belts are loosened again All other systems can be restored to the desired setting If the belt tension does not...

Page 132: ...this system ensures 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...

Page 133: ...the indicator lamp for 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 dri...

Page 134: ...moves at slightly more 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 th...

Page 135: ...ng quick evasive maneuvers 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 immediat...

Page 136: ...l message is displayed 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 checke...

Page 137: ...C DSC OFF Press and 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 of...

Page 138: ...s stored for the profile 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 Di...

Page 139: ...llowing driving modes in Driving mode SPORT mode refer to page 134 ECO PRO mode refer to page 185 Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected progr...

Page 140: ...period briefly press 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 t...

Page 141: ...ifica tions Radar sensor 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 neces...

Page 142: ...RT is activated with 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...

Page 143: ...o page 140 Increase distance Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set Instrument cluster will display selected dis tance refer to page 140 Calling up the desired speed and distance W...

Page 144: ...ed a vehicle was not 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...

Page 145: ...ited detection potential 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 sys...

Page 146: ...he FCC Federal Communication 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 subjec...

Page 147: ...n store change speed refer to page 144 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 t...

Page 148: ...tch is pressed past 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...

Page 149: ...cover sensors e g with 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...

Page 150: ...for the profile currently 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...

Page 151: ...cked To ensure full 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 mainta...

Page 152: ...nually Press button 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 rear...

Page 153: ...tance to the object 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 whe...

Page 154: ...he vehi cle record the 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 situatio...

Page 155: ...concept Top View provides 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...

Page 156: ...ed bar is shown in 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 t...

Page 157: ...ibility while driving 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 traf...

Page 158: ...the side of the vehicle 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 le...

Page 159: ...drown out the parking 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...

Page 160: ...ves snow in the parking space Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances For small children and animals For persons with certain clothin...

Page 161: ...s and systems Automatic 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 Di...

Page 162: ...d just the set temperature AUTO program Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside in...

Page 163: ...ly blocked If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button on the driver s side to utilize the con densation sensor Make sure that air can flow to the win...

Page 164: ...ol flashes Switching the system on off Switch off Complete system Press and hold the left button on the driver s side until the control clicks off On the front passenger side Press and hold the left b...

Page 165: ...chieves this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by using the maximum cooling or heating ca pacity and then keeps it constant Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings The...

Page 166: ...the ventilation Ventilation for cooling Direct vent in your direction when vehicle s interior is too hot Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in rear center...

Page 167: ...Open the vents to allow air to flow out Parked car heating With the remote control or using the preset reel on time external temperature below approx 59 15 Direct operation any external temperature T...

Page 168: ...trol may not function properly if it experiences local interference from other systems or devices that use the same fre quency Replacing the batteries Replace the battery if a Check Control mes sage i...

Page 169: ...ming and before activat 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 o...

Page 170: ...ternat ing code system 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...

Page 171: ...damage Also follow the safety 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...

Page 172: ...the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and c...

Page 173: ...t Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and th...

Page 174: ...traps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Ski bag Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up to four pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 10 m or depending on the binding up to two...

Page 175: ...o use other inserts 1 Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out 2 Close the cover in the cargo area More information on the various inserts availa ble can be obtained from your service center I...

Page 176: ...following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 172 Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer to page 173...

Page 177: ...orage compartment The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 41 e g After the storage compartment is locked the remote...

Page 178: ...them press on the top edge of the clothes hooks Cupholders Hints Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is th...

Page 179: ...t on the rear cargo area trim Lashing eyes To secure the cargo refer to page 182 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area Storage under the cargo floor panel Raise the cargo floor panel using the stra...

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Page 181: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 182: ...ot 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 miles 300 km Brake syste...

Page 183: ...vehi cle interior Hydroplaning Hydroplaning When 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 s...

Page 184: ...sibly even brake failure 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...

Page 185: ...nterior without securing 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...

Page 186: ...the rear backrests to stow cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Secu...

Page 187: ...ving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size...

Page 188: ...ram supports the energy conserving use of comfort features These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achi...

Page 189: ...of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized The mirror heating is made available when out side temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set t...

Page 190: ...ivated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 ECO PRO Info In the instrument display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Driving mode view ECO PRO tip symbols An add...

Page 191: ...a certain speed range A proactively driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and sup ports the fuel conserving effect of coasting Safety mode The function is not availab...

Page 192: ...ile this driving mode is active Color code blue arrow 1 and symbol arrow 2 driving condition Coasting Displaying EfficientDynamics info 1 Vehicle info 2 EfficientDynamics 3 EfficientDynamics info Deac...

Page 193: ...Saving fuel Driving tips 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 194: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 195: ...order to always ensure 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 95...

Page 196: ...el no later than at 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 countercl...

Page 197: ...tank is 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 v...

Page 198: ...mpo nents Fuels with 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 curre...

Page 199: ...ly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance Fuel Mobility 195 Online Edition for Part n...

Page 200: ...s along with the tire 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 col...

Page 201: ...99 Y RSC 2 3 33 2 3 33 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC 2 3 33 2 5 36 Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 5 3...

Page 202: ...Coupe 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 5 36 2 5 36 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC...

Page 203: ...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 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC 2 6 38 3 1 45 Front 245 45 R 18 96...

Page 204: ...0 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 2 8 41 3 2 46 Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC 2 6 38 2 6 38 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96...

Page 205: ...upe Without 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 5 36 2 8 41...

Page 206: ...DOT 0115 the tire was manufactured in the 1st week of 2015 Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear replace tires at least every 6 years Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found whe...

Page 207: ...e quired by law Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive...

Page 208: ...Changing wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent dama...

Page 209: ...ve winter tires otherwise tire dam age and accidents can occur Run flat tires If you are already using run flat tires for your own safety you should replace them only with the same kind No spare tire...

Page 210: ...made drivable If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel The use of a sealant can...

Page 211: ...con nector of the sealant container 4 Insert the sealant container on the com pressor housing in an upright position 5 Screw the filling hose of the sealant con tainer onto the tire valve of the defec...

Page 212: ...er previously connected to the tire valve with the available connector on the sealant container This prevents leftover sealant from escap ing from the container 4 Wrap the empty sealant container in s...

Page 213: ...ts you by automatically showing the detected state on the Control Display When snow chains are in use the rear axle steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac tivated automatically At speeds abo...

Page 214: ...tment 1 Vehicle identification 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 Hoo...

Page 215: ...n the hood 3 Be careful 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 clo...

Page 216: ...play The concept The 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...

Page 217: ...engine oil General 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 clu...

Page 218: ...iscosities of engine 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 w...

Page 219: ...health Coolant consists 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 Cool...

Page 220: ...ed level do not overfill 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...

Page 221: ...rements refer to page 87 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 c...

Page 222: ...on the driver s side 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...

Page 223: ...nt Hints Do not fold 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...

Page 224: ...t remove the covers 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 lig...

Page 225: ...hts Follow general instructions refer to page 219 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 necessar...

Page 226: ...eries only Only use 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 b...

Page 227: ...g them to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never a...

Page 228: ...utton in an emergency Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Require...

Page 229: ...fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit Note Some of the articles...

Page 230: ...e vehicle providing assis tance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be sta...

Page 231: ...g the tow bar tow rope correctly Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulat...

Page 232: ...teral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur Screw thread for tow fitting Push out the cover by pressin...

Page 233: ...ay then lead to long term damage Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer Cleaning sensors camera lenses with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the senso...

Page 234: ...pray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occ...

Page 235: ...are closed Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets a...

Page 236: ...fter they were removed for clean ing e g Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleane...

Page 237: ...Care Mobility 233 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 238: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 239: ...Reference 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 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 240: ...measurement method 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 wa...

Page 241: ...11 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 600 1 179 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 865 1 300 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 16 2 44 7 460 1 265 650i Gran Coupe Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 5 43...

Page 242: ...Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 18 5 70 Fuel quality refer to page 194 Reference Technical data 238 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 243: ...Technical data Reference 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 231 II 15...

Page 244: ...ection see Night Vision 119 Antifreeze washer fluid 72 Antilock Brake System ABS 128 Anti slip control refer to DSC 128 Approved axle load 237 Approved engine oils see Suitable engine oil types 214 Ar...

Page 245: ...2 Car wash 229 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 178 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 217 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center console 16 C...

Page 246: ...tor refer to Turn signals 70 Display electronic instru ment cluster 77 Display in windshield 93 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 99 Displays 78 Displays cleaning 232 Disposal coolant 216...

Page 247: ...or engine oil 213 Fine wood care 231 First aid kit 225 Fitting for towing see Tow fit ting 227 Flat tire changing wheels 222 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 104 Flat tir...

Page 248: ...81 Indicator lamp see Check Control 81 Individual air distribution 158 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 35 Inflation pressure tires 196 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 108 Info displ...

Page 249: ...anual operation fuel filler flap 192 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 146 Manual operation rearview camera 148 Manual operation Side View 150 Manual operation Top View 152 Marking on approv...

Page 250: ...ision 119 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 116 Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile exporting profiles 36 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 48 Pinch protection system win dows 46 Plas...

Page 251: ...uirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 217 Service requirements dis play 87 Services ConnectedDrive SET button see Active Cruise Control ACC 136 SET button see Cruise con trol 143 Settings locking unl...

Page 252: ...02 Tire inflation pressure 196 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 108 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104 Tires changing 204 Tire sealant 206 Tires everything on wheels and tires 196 Tires run fl...

Page 253: ...hing vehicle 229 Water on roads 179 Weights 237 Welcome lamps during un locking 37 Welcome lights 96 Wheel base vehicle 236 Wheel cleaner 231 Wheels changing 204 Wheels everything on wheels and tires...

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