2013 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE sunroof

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
a halt.Seite 179Saving fuelDriving tips179
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 66, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.Seite 221CareMobility221
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Engine, automatic switch-off 60
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 183
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
Engine oil additives 206
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 78
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 160
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 199
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 178 F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 220
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 99
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 164
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 67
Foot brake 175
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 92
Front center armrest 168
Front fog lamps 90
Front lamps 210
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 94
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 94
Front seats 45
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel 190
Fuel cap 188
Fuel consumption, current 80 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 160
Gasoline 190
Gasoline quality 190
Gear change, automatic transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 174
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 229
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 62
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 161
Hazard warning flashers 216
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 119
Head airbags 92
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34
Headlamp flasher 65 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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Oil types, alternative 206
Oil types, approved 206
Old batteries, disposal 214
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 210
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 154
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
Overtaking prohibitions 81
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 145
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car heating 158
Parked-car ventilation 158
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 145
Parking brake 62
Parking lamps 87
Parking with Auto Hold 63
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 140
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 108 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 106
People detection, refer to Night Vision 108
Permissible axle load 229
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 214
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 191
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 131
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 66
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 155 Rear axle steering 120
Rear center armrest 169
Rear lamps 212
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 154
Recirculated-air mode 154
Recommended tire brands 200
Refueling 188
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 159
Remote control, univer‐ sal 160
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 210
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 200
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 42
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 120
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 120
RON gasoline quality 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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