Controls
69Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine oil temperature gauge
The general operating temperature lies
between 1757/806 and 2507/1206. Do
not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per-
missible engine speed, and with it the available
engine output is reduced.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/
70 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page194.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the cruising range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button
in the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
>Time and outside temperature
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level
on page203
Manual transmission:
The range, average consumption and
fluid level are shown in the lower display in place
of the gear indicator.
It is possible to change between the time and
date display by pressing the CHECK button.<
Time
To set the time, refer to page76.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display. There is
an increased danger of ice.
Ice can form even at temperatures above
+377/+36. Drive carefully, especially
on bridges and shaded roadways; otherwise,
your risk of accident increases.<
You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the
Control Display, refer to Units of measure on
page78.
Refueling
194
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling,
otherwise no fuel can be filled into the
tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all
applicable precautionary measures and
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. They can leak and cause
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Unlocking manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob with
the gas pump symbol on the right side panel.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always follow any
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-
tion.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-
vapor recovery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx.4 US gal/15 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until there is
a clearly audible click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and
the vehicle. A message
* is displayed if the cap
is loose or missing.<
Technical data
228
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
M6 CoupeM6 Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,909/1,773 4,398/1,995
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,850/2,200 5,247/2,380
Load lbs./kg 941/427 849/385
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090 2,469/1,120
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,646/1,200 2,844/1,290
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top com-
partment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page195
including reserve of: US gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page66
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Mobility
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory48
Storing tires201
"Street" for destination
entry126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires196
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control150
SW, waveband152
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching on
– audio148
– CD changer148
– CD player148
– radio148
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light96
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
– navigation system143
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system140
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamps211
– replacing bulbs211
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities228
– fuel tank capacity194
Target cursor for
navigation129
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data226
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist185
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone170
– refer to separate operating
instructions"Telephone list"53
TeleService187
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region101
– adjusting with automatic
climate control100
– changing units of
measure78
– refer to Coolant
temperature68
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure78
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature
warning69
Temperature gauge, engine
oil69
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
"Terminate services"190
"Text language"79
"Theater", refer to Tone
control151
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo118
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting216
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52
"Time"77
"Time / Date"77
"Time format"77
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time103
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation103
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation103
Tire inflation pressure
196
Tire pressure loss87
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86Tire Quality Grading198
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires200
Tires
– age198
– air loss86,87
– breaking-in114
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure196
– minimum tread depth199
– M Mobility System212
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
– new wheels and tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor86
– replacing200
– retreaded tires200
– size197
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires200
– wear indicators199
– wheel/tire combination200
– winter tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information140
"Tone"149
Tone dialing method180
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting149
– middle setting151
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit209
Top40
"Top 8" for mobile phone178
Torque, lug bolts, refer to
After mounting216
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method180
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221
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V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting216
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking-in114
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading117
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions226
– parking59
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights228
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack215
– jacking points216
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position144
Ventilation102
– draft-free103
– for cooling103
– parked car ventilation103
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control99
"Vent settings"101
Viscosity205
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions139
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands229
Voice instructions for
navigation system139
– muting54
– repeating54,140
– switching on/off54,139
– volume140
Voice phone book182Volume148
– audio sources148
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities228
– luggage compartment228
– mobile phone176
– setting speed-
dependent150
– voice instructions140
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities228
Volume adjustment in audio
mode
– front-to-rear150
– right/left150
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control73
Warning triangle219
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models207
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water115
Waveband for radio152
"WB"148,156
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth199
Weather news flashes155
Website BMW4
Weights228
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires200
Wheel/tire damage199
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires200
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions226
Wheels and tires196Width, refer to
Dimensions226
Wind deflector44
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible39
– opening and closing,
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system65
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows101
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display91
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor65
– capacities, reservoir228
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– nozzles66
– washer fluid66
– wiper system65
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system65
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing wiper blades209
Winter tires
200
– setting speed limit75
– storage201
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing209
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer
nozzles66
"With highways" for
navigation system134