2013 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE check engine light

Saving fuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Use coasting conditions When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
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3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil types
Gasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.Seite 200MobilityEngine oil200
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Engine oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by your service
center.

CoolantVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween 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 until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap must point towards one another.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch 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.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 202
Bonus range, ECO PRO 175
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 164
Brake assistant 116
Brake assistant, adaptive 116
Brake discs, breaking in 168
Brake force display 113
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 113
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake pads, breaking in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 210, 211
Breaking in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 212
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 39
Camera, backup camera 138
Camera, care 218
Camera, Side View 143
Camera, Top View 141 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 164
Car battery 208
Car care products 216
Care, displays 218
Care, vehicle 216
Cargo 171
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 164
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 218
Car wash 215
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 207
Changing wheels/tires 193
Check Control 75
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 199
Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55 Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 217
Cigarette lighter 159
Cleaning, displays 218
Climate control 151
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 169
Climate control wind‐ shield 169
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 164
Coasting 177
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 177
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 177
Collision warning with braking function 100
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 122
Comfort Access 37
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 122
Computer 82
Condensation on win‐ dows 152
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 202
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Engine oil change 200
Engine oil filler neck 200
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 200
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 200
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 212
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 215
Equipment, interior 157
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 193
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 212
External temperature dis‐ play 78
External temperature warn‐ ing 78
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 152
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 217
First aid kit 211 Fitting for towing, refer to
Tow fitting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 207
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 218
Floor mats, care 218
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 169
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 91
Front center armrest 163
Front fog lamps 89
Front lamps 204
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
Front seats 45
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 206
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel 184
Fuel cap 182
Fuel consumption, current 79
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 83
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 224
Fuse 208 G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 157
Gasoline 184
Gasoline quality 184
Gear change, automatic transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 80
General driving notes 168
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 42
Glove compartment 162
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 223
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 223
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 62
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 210
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 118
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34
Headlamp flasher 65
Headlamp glass 205
Headlamps 204
Headlamps, care 216
Headlamp washer system 65
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 148
Head-up Display, care 218
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 154 Seite 229Everything from A to ZReference229
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