2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 286.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely64Driving77Displays90Lamps95Safety106Driving stability control systems110Driving comfort125Climate control130Interior equipment135Storage compartments
Driving tips
140BMW M6 technology142Things to remember when driving145Loading147Saving fuel
Navigation
152Navigation system
Entertainment
172Tone175Radio183CD/multimediaCommunication206Telephone218Office227Contacts229ConnectedDrive
Mobility
238Refueling240Fuel241Wheels and tires250Engine compartment252Engine oil254Coolant255Maintenance257Replacing components263Breakdown assistance268Care
Reference
274Technical data277Short commands of the voice activation
system286Everything from A to Z
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 238.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 254.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles
Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 87.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 250MobilityEngine compartment250
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CoolantVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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Convertible top, emergencyoperation 46
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 98
Convertible top tool 46
Coolant 254
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 127
Cooling, maximum 127
Cooling system 254
Corrosion on brake discs 144
Cruise control 110
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 136
Current fuel consumption 83
Current location, storing 154
Customer Relations 232
D
Damage, tires 244
Damper control 108
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 108
Data, technical 274
Date 82
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 126
Dehumidifying, air 127
Destination distance 86
Destination guidance 160
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 159
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 152
Differential lock 108
Digital clock 81
Digital radio 176
Digital speed 82
Digital tachometer 82
Dimensions 274
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 74
Display in windshield 122
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 93
Displays 77
Displays, cleaning 271
Disposal, coolant 254
Disposal, vehicle battery 261
Distance control, refer to PDC 112
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 68
Drivelogic 70
Drive mode 69
Drive-off assistant 106
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Driving Dynamics Control 73
Driving Dynamics System 83
Driving dynamics, system states 83
Driving instructions, breaking in 142
Driving notes, general 142
Driving on racetracks 141
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 70
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving tips 142
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DVD/CD 183
DVD/CD notes 189
DVD changer 187
DVD settings 186
DVDs, storing 190
DVD, video 185 Dynamic destination guid‐
ance 167
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
E
EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 108
Electronic Damper Control EDC 108
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 238
Emergency Request 263
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 264
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 250
Engine compartment, working in 250
Engine coolant 254
Engine oil 252
Engine oil, adding 252
Engine oil additives 253
Engine oil change 253
Engine oil filler neck 252
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M
Maintenance 255
Maintenance require‐ ments 255
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 255
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribution 126
Manual air volume 126
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, backup camera 115
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 238
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 113
Manual operation, Side View 119
Manual operation, Top View 117
Map, destination entry 157
Map in split screen 164
Map view 162
Marking on approved tires 245
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 127
Maximum speed, winter tires 246
M differential, active 108
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 107
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 68
M Drive 59 M Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 73
M Dynamic Mode MDM 107
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 264
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 164
Messages 221
Messages, refer to Check Control 78
Microfilter 128
Minimum tread, tires 244
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 143
Mobile phone 206
Mobility System 246
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 258
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
MP3 player 195
M technology 0
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 183
Music collection 190
Music search 191
Music, storing 190
M view, Head-up Display 123
N
Navigation 152
Navigation data 167 Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 245
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 119
Notes 224
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 267
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 256
Obstacle marking, backup camera 116
Odometer 81
Office 218
Oil 252
Oil, adding 252
Oil additives 253
Oil change 253
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 83
Oil filler neck 252
Oil types, alternative 253
Oil types, approved 253
Old batteries, disposal 261
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 256
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 257
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 37
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 127
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81 Seite 291Everything from A to ZReference291
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