2013 BMW M6 COUPE 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 113.
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 68.
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 113
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 68
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 109
Active M differential 115
Active Protection 110
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 173
Adjusting, steering wheel 53
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 191
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 132
Air distribution, manual 131
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 132
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 161
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
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 166
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136
Alternative oil types 173
Ambient light 91
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 113
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 113
Approved engine oils 173
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 141
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 137
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Assistance when driving off 113
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 190
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 95
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 89
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84 Axle loads, weights 197
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 121
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 185
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 188
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 182
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 182
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 142
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 176
BMW M technology 146
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Brake assistant 113
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 180
Brake lights, adaptive 110 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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Damage, tires 164
Damper control 115
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 115
Data, technical 196
Date 78
Daytime running lights 89
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 134
Destination distance 84
Differential lock 115
Digital clock 78
Digital speed 78
Digital tachometer 78
Dimensions 196
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display in windshield 127
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 193
Disposal, coolant 175
Disposal, vehicle battery 182
Distance control, refer to PDC 119
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 36
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 65
Drivelogic 67
Drive mode 66
Drive-off assistant 113 Drive-off assistant, refer to
DSC 113
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Dynamics Control 69
Driving Dynamics System 80
Driving dynamics, system states 80
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving notes, general 149
Driving on racetracks 147
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 67
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 113
Driving tips 149
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 113
E
EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 115
EfficientDynamics 80
EfficientDynamics display 80
EfficientDynamics menu 80
Electronic Damper Control EDC 115
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 113
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 158
Emergency Request 184
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 185 Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 37
Energy Control 79
Energy recovery 79
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 170
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 170
Engine coolant 175
Engine oil 172
Engine oil, adding 173
Engine oil additives 173
Engine oil change 174
Engine oil filler neck 173
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 173
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 173
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 186
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 190
Equipment, interior 135
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 113
Exchanging wheels/tires 165
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 186
External temperature dis‐ play 78 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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Manual operation, fuel fillerflap 158
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Manual operation, Side View 127
Manual operation, Top View 125
Marking on approved tires 165
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 132
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 166
M carbon ceramic brake 146
M Compound brake 146
M differential, active 115
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 114
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 65
M Drive 53
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 151
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 69
M Dynamic Mode MDM 114
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 185
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 50
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 133
Minimum tread, tires 164
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149 Mobility System 166
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 179
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
M technology 146
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 128
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 192
New wheels and tires 165
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 104
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 177
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 177
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 123
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 160
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 172
Oil, adding 173
Oil additives 173
Oil change 174 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 173
Oil types, alternative 173
Oil types, approved 173
Old batteries, disposal 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 178
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 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 191
Park Distance Control PDC 119
Parked-car ventilation 133
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 151
Parking aid, refer to PDC 119
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 88
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 179
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 123 Seite 205Everything from A to ZReference205
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