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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.

Approved engine oil types

You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:

Specification

BMW Longlife-01.

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.

Alternative engine oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐
lowing specification can be added:

Specification

API SM or superior grade specification.

Engine oil change:

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.

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Summary of Contents for M6 Convertible

Page 1: ...BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

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Page 3: ...ur BMW M6 The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contrib ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6 Any updates made after the editorial...

Page 4: ...ich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English X 14 11 14 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recy...

Page 5: ...your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications While BMW of North America LLC at no cost to you will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and fo...

Page 6: ...ter or an authorized repair shop for handling explosives 10 At page 109 in the Triggered rollover protection system section the sentence beginning Have this work performed only by your service center...

Page 7: ...of your vehicle Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center 16 At page 185 under the heading Hood the sentence beginning If you are unfamiliar should be disregarded 1...

Page 8: ...e read Xenon headlamp work or replacement can cause serious and fatal injuries In the text that follows where it reads h ave any work on the xenon lighting system the following words should be read as...

Page 9: ...101 Lights 106 Safety 129 Driving stability control systems 134 Driving comfort 145 Climate control 149 Interior equipment 155 Storage compartments Driving tips 160 BMW M6 technology 162 Things to rem...

Page 10: ...es the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part...

Page 11: ...ents and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm...

Page 12: ...ed maintenance meas ures BMW Maintenance system Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according...

Page 13: ...a can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are record...

Page 14: ...27 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 safety from...

Page 15: ...Notes 11 Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

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Page 17: ...iews 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...

Page 18: ...to safety related functions and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Opening and closing the rear win dow 46 2 Open and close side windows and rear window together 46 3 Power windows 45 4 Exterior...

Page 19: ...upt ing 134 Cruise control rocker reel 135 10 Instrument cluster 84 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain...

Page 20: ...ation 6 Automatic climate control 145 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Parking brake 73 9 Opening and closing the convertible top 49 10 PDC Park Distance Control 136 Top View 142 Rearview camera 138 Sid...

Page 21: ...ior rearview mirror 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 199 2 Reading lights 104 3 Interior lights 104 4 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 108 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 22: ...ontrol Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Hints To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions Do not place objects close...

Page 23: ...utton 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...

Page 24: ...ler 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...

Page 25: ...s 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 sl...

Page 26: ...Traffic 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 Symb...

Page 27: ...ons 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 Settin...

Page 28: ...Open 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 letter...

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 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 30: ...to page 98 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 is recognized by the voice activati...

Page 31: ...e 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 Entertainme...

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 convertible top close...

Page 33: ...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 provides information and de scripti...

Page 34: ...s 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 ret...

Page 35: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

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Page 37: ...vide 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: ...hicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to pag...

Page 39: ...ction of the remote control M double clutch transmission if a correspond ing Check Control message appears hold the remote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the...

Page 40: ...nt profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the activ...

Page 41: ...sy lamps are acti vated This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually The welcome lamps are switched on if this function was activated Exterior mirrors folded through...

Page 42: ...te control with the vehicle locked This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds after vehicle was locked the interi...

Page 43: ...vice may not cause harmful inter ference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to th...

Page 44: ...st On the door to be opened pull the door handle twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it The other doors remain locked Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors push light...

Page 45: ...d not secured ar row 2 Slide the reel into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet...

Page 46: ...trapped Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button I...

Page 47: ...offered in some cases 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function Tailgate The trunk lid is opened Tailgate door s The trunk lid is opened and the doors are unlocked Conf...

Page 48: ...trol Comfort Access or at the door lock the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some country speci...

Page 49: ...the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior mo...

Page 50: ...reel to the resistance point All windows including the rear window are closed while the reel is being pressed Pull the reel beyond the resistance point All windows including the rear window are close...

Page 51: ...elerated above a speed of approx 30 mph 50 km h while the convertible top is being moved the convertible top move ment stops Hints The trunk lid cannot be opened if the convertible top is not fully op...

Page 52: ...convertible top com pletely Always open or close the convertible top com pletely Convertible top and convertible top well storage cover are locked in the final posi tions Driving with the convertible...

Page 53: ...flashes red after the reel is re leased operating sequence has not yet concluded Right LED comes on red when the reel is pressed cargo area partition is flipped up trunk lid is not closed or there is...

Page 54: ...dling Tools Tools for manually closing the convertible top are located in the insert of the rear seat back rest under the first aid kit 1 Remove insert refer to page 200 2 Remove the first aid kit 3 R...

Page 55: ...Carry out the following steps with the aid of a second person and with the doors open other wise it may result in damage to the convertible top 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Grasp the convertible top w...

Page 56: ...top well storage cover 8 Fold down the two convertible top ends on the convertible top well storage cover Lock convertible cover 1 Insert the cover tool on the front edge of the convertible top frame...

Page 57: ...the other end of the convertible top 6 If possible close the rear window electri cally To do this reel on the ignition again The rear window cannot be manually closed 7 Have the convertible top checke...

Page 58: ...t too far back with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to be moved all the way back Otherwise the wind deflector will be damaged Removing Proceed in reverse sequence To release the two latera...

Page 59: ...nt Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Also on the front passenger side do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of slip...

Page 60: ...lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the reel The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the reel The curvature is shi...

Page 61: ...nutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last Switch off Press button longer The LEDs go out Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and...

Page 62: ...center rear safety belt 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 c...

Page 63: ...nter otherwise this 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 cervi...

Page 64: ...nging the seat position 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...

Page 65: ...riving Do not retrieve 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 s...

Page 66: ...ved if this function 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...

Page 67: ...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...

Page 68: ...e When the engine is started an efficient driving state is active by default M Drive is deacti vated At a glance Configurations The configurations are preassigned as follows M Drive 1 relaxed comforta...

Page 69: ...comes on corre sponding M Drive is activated Indicator lamp flashes M Drive could not be activated Antilock braking system ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC directly regu late the driving stability...

Page 70: ...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 front passenger side are deactivated...

Page 71: ...ckrest width Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after th...

Page 72: ...from the child re straint system The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated in the gap between the seat and back rest Assemb...

Page 73: ...the system automatically switches to the radio ready state if the lights are turned off or if correspondingly equipped the daytime running lights are activated Ignition off M double clutch transmissio...

Page 74: ...king brake and engage trans mission position P otherwise the vehicle may begin to move Repeated starting in quick succession Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat edly and in quick succession Other...

Page 75: ...e last selected state refer to page 73 When the Auto Start Stop function is active it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switche...

Page 76: ...ne starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Double clutch transmission Change...

Page 77: ...omatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically A Check Control message is displayed It is possible...

Page 78: ...u step on the accelerator Engine on Drive mode engaged Driver buckled in and doors closed Automatic release in cars with manual transmission Drive off as usual The parking brake disen gages when the c...

Page 79: ...currently in use Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlight flasher High beams arrow 1 Headlight...

Page 80: ...s the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Activating deactivating Press button on the w...

Page 81: ...m must be reactivated Folding wipers back down Before switching the ignition on fold the wipers back down to the windshield other wise the wipers may become damaged when they are activated 1 Switch on...

Page 82: ...eering wheel Functions Drive mode or Sequential mode Various drive programs Drivelogic Upshifting display Shift Lights refer to page 100 Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in...

Page 83: ...S direction S Sequential mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas Shortly before falling below a gear de pendent minimum speed the transmiss...

Page 84: ...sing the selector lever To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards To shift down press the selector lever for ward Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel Shift up pull right shift paddle Sh...

Page 85: ...stability may be impaired and there is risk of an accident Display in the instrument cluster Selected driving program corre sponds to the number of illumi nated fields Launch Control The concept Laun...

Page 86: ...ing at a moderate pace is pos sible At the next opportunity stop the car shut off the engine and allow the transmis sion to cool down Avoid fast starts and on inclines did not accel erate lightly whil...

Page 87: ...efer to page 91 Manual transmission Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear...

Page 88: ...trument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 88 2 Speedometer 3 Messages e g Check Control 4 Tachometer 88 5 Engine oil temperature 89 6 Electronic displays 84 7 Reset miles 89 Electronic displays Selection lists ref...

Page 89: ...of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated safety belt...

Page 90: ...Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on For more information see M Dynamic Mode refer to page 130 Additional flashing MDM controls the drive and brake forces The vehicle is stabilized Illuminated MDM failed H...

Page 91: ...iled For additional information refer to Turn signal refer to page 75 Parking lights headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti vated For additional information refer to Parking lights lo...

Page 92: ...eared until the malfunction is eliminated If sev eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively These messages can be faded for approx 8 seconds After this time they are dis...

Page 93: ...time the external temperature and the odometer are displayed When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature If the indicator drops to 37 3 or lower a signal sounds A...

Page 94: ...han at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle s optional features the range can also be displayed as ba...

Page 95: ...ion can be dis played within an adjustable time frame Consumption history Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame Select the symbol Resetting fuel consumption history 1 Open Options 2 Reset cons...

Page 96: ...lect an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Sym bols Description No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching Th...

Page 97: ...tra 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 system takes i...

Page 98: ...er 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 af...

Page 99: ...lay Depending on the vehicle equipment version you can select what information from the com puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 I...

Page 100: ...approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resett...

Page 101: ...troller 6 Turn the controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The...

Page 102: ...trol display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Depending on the light conditions the b...

Page 103: ...tion 4 Select the desired displays in the Head up Display Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness The basic setting can be adjusted manually On the Co...

Page 104: ...hift lights are only shown in the Head up Dis play in the M view refer to page 99 1 Switch on Head up Display refer to page 99 2 Settings 3 Head Up Display 4 Displayed information 5 M View Display Cur...

Page 105: ...hting is automati cally switched off at these reel settings Parking lights Position of switch the vehicle s lights light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lights for extended pe r...

Page 106: ...run ning lights light up in position 0 or After the ignition is switched off the parking lights light up in position Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so i...

Page 107: ...tches the high beams on and off The procedure is controlled by a camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are acti vated whenever the traffic situa...

Page 108: ...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 Instrument lighting Adjusting The parki...

Page 109: ...Off no lighting Reduced the speakers in the field of view are faded while driving On the speakers are always illumi nated Lights Controls 105 Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 110: ...ront airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impa...

Page 111: ...rbag 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 ruled out in certai...

Page 112: ...all mats or other items 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 restrai...

Page 113: ...adrests extend within fractions of a second Supplementing the reinforced front windshield frame the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety Hints Keep the movement area unobstruc...

Page 114: ...r mation found under Tire inflation pressure re fer to page 176 Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling of tire i...

Page 115: ...e is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in flation pressure No reset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures before...

Page 116: ...Under inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance...

Page 117: ...age is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel Do so...

Page 118: ...d on The LED lights up Settings can be made on the Control Display Front end collision warning with City Braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prev...

Page 119: ...terior rearview 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 d...

Page 120: ...s the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal The system can assis...

Page 121: ...rns of an imminent collision with pedestrians during daytime or nighttime The function is subdivided into the following systems During daytime Pedestrian warning with city braking function refer to pa...

Page 122: ...a behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switch off Press button the systems are tu...

Page 123: ...ne otherwise there is the risk of an accident Detection range The detection potential of the camera is lim ited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may n...

Page 124: ...the system In addition the system also detects animals 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...

Page 125: ...ision camera can also 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 th...

Page 126: ...imal was detected Intervene actively by braking or make an evasive maneuver Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a sig nal sounds When animals are detected an red animal symbol is displayed w...

Page 127: ...ngs 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 leaving the lane Hints Personal responsibility T...

Page 128: ...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 immedi ately after vehicle shipment Active Blind Spot...

Page 129: ...vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off or the other veh...

Page 130: ...o notonous journeys e 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...

Page 131: ...possibly serve as a substitute for the driver 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...

Page 132: ...After coming to a halt the brake is released automatically Secure the vehicle against roll ing Controls Safety 128 Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 133: ...foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off...

Page 134: ...carried out only to a reduced extent You must react yourself oth erwise there is the risk of an accident To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating MDM Press butt...

Page 135: ...is confirmed by pressing the button again Indicator warning lights When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster The indicator lamp lights up DSC is deactivated Active M dif...

Page 136: ...ed to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed At low speeds the steering force is strongly supported i e during steer ing low force is required As the speed in creases the assistance of t...

Page 137: ...yed in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics refer to page 91 Driving stability...

Page 138: ...On winding roads In heavy traffic On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident Controls At a glance Press bu...

Page 139: ...d on if needed Changing the speed Press the rocker reel up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the r...

Page 140: ...the ob stacle and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given By the front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm By the rear middle sensors...

Page 141: ...and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded An interval tone is interrupted with the appro priate equipment after about 3 seconds If the vehicle stops in front of an object tha...

Page 142: ...s are very dirty or covered with ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in undergr...

Page 143: ...osi tion P R The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or...

Page 144: ...turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle Obstacle marking Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of th...

Page 145: ...es an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s se...

Page 146: ...ontroller System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of 330 ft 100 m Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the doors and the road area aro...

Page 147: ...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 top...

Page 148: ...nes are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit uations With a door open With the trunk lid open With an exterior mirror folded in In poor light A Check Control message is...

Page 149: ...urn the ring to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by using the maximum cooling or heating li dacity and then keeps it...

Page 150: ...lows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of approx 32 0 and with the engine running is indicated Adjus...

Page 151: ...sufficiently charged External temperature below 77 25 The availability of the function is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Switching on 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Press the righ...

Page 152: ...s Parked car ventilation Using the preset reel on time or when op erated directly any external temperature Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly On the Control Display 1 Se...

Page 153: ...n trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of...

Page 154: ...features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the universal garage door ope...

Page 155: ...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 started To do this hold down the button within rece...

Page 156: ...rs to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cove...

Page 157: ...om the front If necessary when pulling the release press against the insert 2 Lay out the ski bag 3 Press button in the cargo area open tail board and attach to the rear wall via mag netic holder 4 Lo...

Page 158: ...replacing the insert place both pins into the rail at the bottom and press the insert back in place until a click is heard Ensure that the rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged Controls Interi...

Page 159: ...he vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 155 Storage compartment on the center con sole manual transmission Storage compartment in the center arm rest refer to p...

Page 160: ...er to page 41 e g After 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 c...

Page 161: ...ed on the center console Manual transmission center armrest A cupholder is located in the center armrest compartment To open press the buttons next to the lock Center console To open press on the cove...

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Page 163: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 164: ...ng However this has no effect on per formance operational reliability and reliability of the brake Correct braking To keep the brake system in optimum condi tion it is expedient to apply them at regul...

Page 165: ...nents Driving on racetracks Requirements Before driving on a racetrack Participation in BMW Driver Experience Training Check engine oil fill level and replenish as necessary Have vehicle checked at a...

Page 166: ...ally be increased to a constant speed of 137 mph 220 km h Use the maximum speed of 155 mph 250 km h only briefly e g when passing Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances...

Page 167: ...herwise there is a danger of getting burned Climate control windshield The marked area is not covered with heat re flective coating Use this area for garage door openers devices for electronic toll co...

Page 168: ...ed to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing e g Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain press brake pedal eve...

Page 169: ...rking garages or when driving over obsta cles Otherwise damages to the vehicle may result To drive down from curbs with the Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 131 select the following program to ke...

Page 170: ...nt 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 combined weight of occupants and cargo sh...

Page 171: ...lts in the opposite buckle Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Smaller and lighter items secure with re taini...

Page 172: ...o 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 inflation pressure regularly Check a...

Page 173: ...y switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin...

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Page 175: ...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 0140 2 95...

Page 176: ...ht occur Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise 3 Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit...

Page 177: ...ing The fuel 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 da...

Page 178: ...d satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel wi...

Page 179: ...Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance Fuel Mobility 175 Online Edition for Part no 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 180: ...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 driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 k...

Page 181: ...h 160 km h Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h f...

Page 182: ...when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 10...

Page 183: ...16 in 4 mm Below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm tires are less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re...

Page 184: ...e use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Approved...

Page 185: ...ays protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire Repairing a flat tire Safety measures in case...

Page 186: ...eath The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Storage The Mobility System is located under the cargo floor panel Sealing container Sealing container arr...

Page 187: ...run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be damaged Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure o...

Page 188: ...nning reel on the compressor To reduce the pressure press the but ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Mon...

Page 189: ...3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive battery terminal 5 Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir for engine cooling Hood Opening the hood Working in...

Page 190: ...en 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 cl...

Page 191: ...urement has two meas uring principles Status display Detailed measurement Electronic oil measurement Status display The concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown...

Page 192: ...pprox 1 minute Adding 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...

Page 193: ...engine oils can be obtained from the service center Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart liter of an engine oil with the fol lowing specificatio...

Page 194: ...coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commer...

Page 195: ...fore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken i...

Page 196: ...up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce...

Page 197: ...er 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 refer to page 77 the wiper...

Page 198: ...ted as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result Headl...

Page 199: ...ect orientation Because of its shape the bulb can only be inserted in one direction 5 Secure the bulb with the wire bracket 6 Connect the bulb 7 Mount the lid LED headlights Light emitting diodes LEDs...

Page 200: ...ge 193 16 watt bulb W16W 1 Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise 2 Pull out the bulb and replace it 3 Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the trunk lid in reverse order Changing wheels Hints Whe...

Page 201: ...ins usable for its full service life The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases When making frequent short distance drives If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe riods longer than...

Page 202: ...e arrow 1 and open the lid arrow 2 In the cargo area Open the cover on the right side trim arrow Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Mobility Replacing components...

Page 203: ...ance SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Req...

Page 204: ...against the lower edge of the cover and remove the cover First aid kit Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expire...

Page 205: ...dywork of the two vehicles other wise there is a danger of short circuits Starting aid terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent risk of injury from arcing T...

Page 206: ...the parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake blocked or the vehicle can be damaged Contact your service center Follow the to...

Page 207: ...on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations If the electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow T...

Page 208: ...e the cause of the starting problems fixed Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 201 If the vehicle is equipped with a cat al...

Page 209: ...stance Control for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Automatic car washes Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys tems With washing systems operating at high...

Page 210: ...not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers Soak areas that have been dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water Thaw ice with de icing spray do not use an ice scraper A...

Page 211: ...paint thinner solvent gasoline or similar products to re move spots on the convertible top These products may destroy the rubber coating In correct care and cleaning may cause the convertible top and...

Page 212: ...rts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument clust...

Page 213: ...ner Displays monitors Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household cleaning agents otherwise surfaces can be af fected Keeping out moisture Keep all fluids and moisture away from...

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Page 215: ...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 0140 2 956 361 X 14...

Page 216: ...service center The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority Dimensions Note The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method Th...

Page 217: ...g 2 645 1 200 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 780 1 261 Cargo area capacity With cargo area partition flipped up cu ft l cu ft l 10 6 300 12 4 350 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 21 1...

Page 218: ...ad 212 Approved engine oils 189 Armrest refer to Front center armrest 156 Arrival time 96 Ashtray 151 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 200 Assistance when driving off 129 Attentiveness assistant 126 AU...

Page 219: ...ically 187 Checking the oil level elec tronically 187 Children seating position 66 Children transporting safely 66 Child restraint fixing sys tem 66 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 67 Child restra...

Page 220: ...ving Assistant refer to In telligent Safety 113 Driving Dynamics Control 82 Driving instructions break in 162 Driving notes general 163 Driving on racetracks 161 Driving program refer to Drivelogic 80...

Page 221: ...onitor 112 Fuel 174 Fuel consumption current 90 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 95 Fuel filler flap 172 Fuel gauge 88 Fuel lid 172 Fuel quality 174 Fuel recommendation 174 Fuel tan...

Page 222: ...the vehicle jack 196 Jump starting 201 K Key remote control 34 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 41 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 35 Knee airbag 106 L Lamp replacement front 193 Lamp replace...

Page 223: ...ltifunction steering wheel buttons 14 M view head up display 99 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 59 Neutral...

Page 224: ...lacing bulbs see Lamp replacement 193 Replacing parts 193 Replacing wheels tires 180 Reporting safety defects 9 RES button see Cruise con trol 134 Reserve warning refer to Range 90 Reset Tire Pressure...

Page 225: ...181 Storing the vehicle 209 Summer tires tread 179 Sun visor 151 Supplementary text mes sage 88 Surround View 138 Switch on times parked car ventilation 148 Switch refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6 Symbol...

Page 226: ...ilation refer to Parked car ventilation 148 Venting see ventilation 148 Vent see ventilation 148 VIN see vehicle identification number 9 Voice activation system 26 W Warning and indicator lamps see Ch...

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