2013 BMW M6 COUPE engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 200.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting55Transporting children safely59Driving74Displays88Lamps93Safety113Driving stability control systems117Driving comfort130Climate control135Interior equipment140Storage compartments
Driving tips
146BMW M6 technology148Things to remember when driving152Loading154Saving fuelMobility158Refueling160Fuel161Wheels and tires170Engine compartment172Engine oil175Coolant176Maintenance178Replacing components184Breakdown assistance190Care
Reference
196Technical data200Everything from A to Z
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▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 175.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 86.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 86.
Digital tachometer The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting the unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 170MobilityEngine compartment170
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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.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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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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