2010 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE coolant level

Controls
65Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Controls Overview
Odometer, outside
temperature display, clock
1Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-
puter on page66
2Odometer and trip odometer
3Press button:
>with ignition switched on, trip odometer
is reset
>with ignition switched off, odometer is
briefly displayed
Tachometer
The advance warning field, arrow1, and the red
warning field, arrow2, change depending on
the engine temperature. As the engine temper-
ature rises, the permissible engine speed also
increases. Avoid allowing the engine speed to
rise as far as the orange warning field whenever
possible.
Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn-
ing field. At high revs in this range, the flow of
fuel is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page196.

Mobility
193Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page196
3Starting-aid terminal, refer to page213
4Body ground/negative terminal
5Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page63
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The oil level can be displayed when the engine
is at operating temperature. Constant short-
distance driving or a very sporty driving style
can make it impossible for a measurement to be
taken.
Displays in instrument cluster
You can display the current oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
4BC button
Press the button4 in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the display for the oil level
appears in the instrument cluster.
Manual transmission: the engine oil level
will be shown in the lower display.<
The oil level must be between the two marks.
A new measurement is automatically taken
after each engine start.

Under the hood
196
Alternative oil grades
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes.
Only use oils with the following specifications:
>Viscosity
preferred: SAE 10W-60;
alternative: SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or
SAE 10W-50
>Specification
API SJ/CF, API SK/CF or higher
Low temperatures
The oils used by BMW from the factory for your
M6 can be used at virtually any ambient tem-
perature. However, if the vehicle is operated for
a longer period at temperatures below –47/
–206, your BMW center will be happy to rec-
ommend a suitable oil.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your
BMW center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.3.The coolant level is correct when the upper
end of the float rod is at the same height as
the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer
to the drawing next to the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption67
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption67
Contacts
– creating174
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness74
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient closing
– windows, with Comfort
Access with Coupe35
– with Comfort Access35
Convenient opening and
closing
– convertible top28,30
– windows28,30
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate control95
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system85
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– closing manually39
– convenient opening and
closing30
– emergency closing39
– opening and closing38
Convertible top care200
Coolant196
– checking level196
– temperature65
Cooling, maximum96
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant196Cooling function, automatic
climate control96
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant196
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC76
Country codes DVD146
Country of destination for
navigation117
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone102
Cruise control
63
Cruising range67
Cupholders15,103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights223
Current playback
– external devices158
– of music collection153
Customer Relations179
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data220
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical220
– dimensions221
– engine220
– weights223
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting70
Daytime running lamps90
– replacing bulbs204
Defect
– door lock30
– luggage compartment lid32
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Defrosting windows96Defrosting windows and
removing condensation96
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering via map122
– entering via voice123
– entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing route
sections127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Detour, selecting131
Digital clock66
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions127
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data220
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93

Everything from A to Z
234 Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display86
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access36
– coolant196
– vehicle battery210
Distance, refer to
Computer67
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer67
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades188
Draft-free ventilation97
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Drivelogic50,59
Drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams89
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic59
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water109
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes108
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function96
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function96
DSC51DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76
– indicator lamp13,76
– malfunction78
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
– indicator lamp13
DVD
– country codes146
– settings147
– video playback146
DVD menu147
DVD player, refer to CD
player
144
DVD video146
Dynamic destination
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– M Dynamic Mode MDM76
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear47
Easy entry/exit50
EDC51
EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of the CD/DVD
player136
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– luggage compartment lid32
– storage compartment, hotel
function31
Electric convertible top38
Electric steering wheel
adjustment50
Electronic brake-force
distribution76Electronic Damping Control
EDC79
– Comfort program79
– Normal program79
– Sport program79
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo area32
Emergency request212
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance213
Engine
– breaking-in108
– data220
– M Engine Dynamic
Control60
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed220
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment193
Engine coolant196
Engine oil
– adding195
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– approved oils195
– checking oil level193
– fast measurement
194
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements68
– oil change195
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– possible displays194
– recommended oils195
– temperature66
– temperature gauge66