2013 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE differential

Activating DSCPress the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Via M Drive1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."DSC OFF"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
Indicator/warning lamps
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
Hill Start Assistant The Hill Start Assistant provides assistance
with starting off on a hill, Drive-off assistant, re‐
fer to page 119.
Active M differential The concept The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.
Electronic Damper Control
EDC
The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
Programs Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐
sorbers:▷"Comfort": comfort-oriented.▷"Sport": balanced out.▷"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All 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.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 73.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but
do not exceed 5,500 rpm and
106 mph/170 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown on the accelerator
pedal under all circumstances.
At 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Have drive-in checkup maintenance per‐
formed.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
3,100 miles/5,000 km
The engine and road speed can gradually be
increased to a constant speed of
137 mph/220 km/h.Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h
only briefly, e.g., when passing.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
M Compound brakes require an initial break-in
period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve
optimized contact and wear patterns between
brake discs and brake pads. Drive moderately
during this break-in period.
M carbon ceramic brakes require an initial
break-in period of approx. 600 miles/1,000 km
to achieve optimized contact and wear pat‐ terns between brake discs and brake pads.
Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active M differential 121
Active Protection 116
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive light control 94
Additives, oil 179
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 197
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138
Air distribution, manual 137
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 137
Air pressure, tires 167
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 139
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 179
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved engine oils 179
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 147
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 143
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 191
Assistance when driving off 119
Attentiveness assistant 117
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 196
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89 Axle loads, weights 205
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 52
Backup camera 127
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 191
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 188
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 188
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 182
BMW M technology 152
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 119
Brake discs, breaking in 154
Brake force display 116
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake pads, breaking in 154 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Coolant 181
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 138
Cooling, maximum 138
Cooling system 181
Corrosion on brake discs 156
Cruise control 123
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 148
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 170
Damper control 121
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 121
Data, technical 204
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 140
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 121
Digital clock 83
Digital speed 83
Digital tachometer 83
Dimensions 204
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display in windshield 133
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays 79
Displays, cleaning 200
Disposal, coolant 181
Disposal, vehicle battery 188
Distance control, refer to PDC 125
Distance to destination 89 Divided screen view, split
screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
Drivelogic 72
Drive mode 71
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Control 74
Driving Dynamics System 85
Driving dynamics, system states 85
Driving instructions, breaking in 154
Driving notes, general 155
Driving on racetracks 153
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 72
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving tips 155
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
E EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 121
EfficientDynamics 85
EfficientDynamics display 85
EfficientDynamics menu 85
Electronic Damper Control EDC 121
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 164
Emergency Request 190
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 191
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 176
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 176
Engine coolant 181
Engine oil 178
Engine oil, adding 179
Engine oil additives 179
Engine oil change 180
Engine oil filler neck 179
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 179
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 192
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
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Manual air flow 137
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, backup camera 128
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 164
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 126
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 131
Marking on approved tires 171
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 138
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 172
M carbon ceramic brake 152
M Compound brake 152
M differential, active 121
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 120
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
M Drive 59
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 157
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 74
M Dynamic Mode MDM 120
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 191
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 80
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 155
Mobility System 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 185
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
M technology 152
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 134
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 199
New wheels and tires 171
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 110
No Passing Information 87
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 194
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 183
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 183
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 129 Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐
line quality 166
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 180
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 188
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 184
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 36
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 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 87
P Paint, vehicle 197
Park Distance Control PDC 125
Parked-car ventilation 140
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 157
Parking aid, refer to PDC 125
Parking brake 68 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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