2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE washer fluid

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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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
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 128
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104
Active M differential 108
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 92
Additional telephone 206
Additives, oil 253
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 269
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 127
Air distribution, manual 126
Air pressure, tires 241
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 128
Air volume, automatic climate control 126
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 42
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rearview mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 246
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 131
Alternative oil types 253
AM/FM station 175
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 162
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Applications 233
Appointments 223
Approved axle load 275
Approved engine oils 253
Apps 233
Apps, video playback 198
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 136
Arrival time 86
Ashtray 132
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 264
Assistance when driving off 106
Assist, BMW 229
Audio playback 184
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 198
AUTO intensity 126
Automatic car wash 268
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96 Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 91
Automatic locking 38
Automatic recirculated-air control 127
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
AUTO program, intensity 126
Auto Start/Stop function 65
AUX-IN port 195
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 275
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 53
Backup camera 114
Balance 172
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 264
Bang & Olufsen 173
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 266
Bass 172
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 261
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 261
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 136
Bluetooth audio 198
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Tone 172
Tools 257
Top View 117
Total vehicle weight 275
Tow fitting 267
Towing 266
Town/city, navigation 153
Tow-starting 266
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 164
Transmission positions 69
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 244
Treble, tone 172
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 81
Trunk, cargo area partition 46
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 275
Turning circle lines, backup camera 115
Turn signals, front, bulb re‐ placement 258
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 259
U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 130
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37 Unlocking/locking with remote
control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 202
Upholstery care 270
USB audio interface 195
USB interface 135
V
V8 high performance en‐ gine 140
Vehicle battery 261
Vehicle battery, replacing 261
Vehicle, breaking in 142
Vehicle care 269
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 250
Vehicle jack 260
Vehicle paint 269
Vehicle storage 271
Vehicle wash 268
Ventilation 128
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 129
Version of the navigation data 167
Video playback 185
Video playback, iPhone 198
Video playback, snap-in adapter 198
Voice activation, mobile phone 214
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 277
Voice activation system 22
Volume, setting 172
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 78 Warning triangle 264
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 276
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 268
Water on roads 143
Weather Band 177
Weights 275
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel base, vehicle 275
Wheels, changing 245
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 241
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 274
Wind deflector 49
Window defroster, rear 127
Windows, powered 42
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 143
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer system 74
Windshield wiper 74
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 76
Winter storage, care 271
Winter tires, suitable tires 246
Winter tires, tread 244
Wiper blades, replacing 257
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 271
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
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