2013 BMW M6 COUPE checking oil

Engine oilVehicle 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.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such as
when cornering quickly, the system is unable
to measure the engine oil level. With this driv‐
ing style, measure the engine oil level using a
detailed measurement, refer to page 172.
Checking the oil level
electronically
Status display
The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Requirements
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display is displayed when the engine is running
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least
30 minutes.Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
▷Selector lever in transmission position N
and accelerator not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.Seite 172MobilityEngine oil172
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby
supports you in maintaining road safety and
the operational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 80, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service booklet Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter, and record the work in the service booklet.
The entries are proof of regular maintenance.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.Seite 176MobilityMaintenance176
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Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 150
Breakdown assis‐ tance 184, 185
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement, front 178
Bulb replacement, rear 180
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 186
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 122
Camera, care 193
Camera, Side View 126
Camera, Top View 125
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 182
Carbon ceramic brake M 146
Car care products 191
Care, displays 193
Care, vehicle 191
Cargo 152
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 193
Car wash 190 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 176
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
Ceramic brake 146
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 178
Changing wheels 181
Changing wheels/tires 165
Check Control 75
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 172
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 192
Cigarette lighter 137
Cleaning, displays 193
Climate control 130
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 149
Climate control wind‐ shield 149
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36 Closing/opening via door
lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 142
Collision warning with City Braking function 100
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71
Comfort Access 37
Compound brake 146
Compressor 166
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 176
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 113
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 175
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 132
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 175
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 142
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