2013 BMW M6 COUPE length

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.
Start/Stop button The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Double-clutch transmission:
The engine starts if the brake is
depressed while pressing the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the
clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop
button is pressed.
Ignition onDouble-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button but do not depress the brake.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button, and do not press on the clutch
pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:▷When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button again, but do not depress the
brake.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button again, and do not press on the
clutch pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
▷When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
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The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been satis‐
fied.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Double-clutch transmission: Change of the
transmission from D to N, R or D/S.▷Double-clutch transmission: Accelerating
while simultaneously applying the brake.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing an automatic engine stop with a double-clutch transmission
The concept To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐
gine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
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Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.
▷Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
▷When the clock is set incorrectly.▷When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
▷With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.
▷In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷When the road surface is poor.▷In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In
these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷Full brake applications.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system cannot possibly serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
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Center armrest
Remove the cover.
Ski bag
Capacity The ski bag makes it possible to transport two
pairs of skis up to a length of 6 ft/2.10 m.
Preparing and loading the ski bag
1.Pull the release in the direction of the ar‐
row, and remove the insert from the front. If
necessary, when pulling the release, press
against the insert.2.Lay out the ski bag.3.Press button in the cargo area, open tail‐
board and attach to the rear wall via mag‐
netic holder.4.Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the
sharp edges of the skis.5.Tighten the retaining strap.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could
present a source of danger to the passengers,
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Stowing the ski bag Proceed in the reverse order of loading.
When replacing the insert, place both pins into
the rail at the bottom and press the insert back
in place until a 'click' is heard. Ensure that the
rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged.
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 112.2 inches/2,851 mm2Length: 193.0 inches/4,903 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with double
clutch transmission. M6Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,180/2,350Loadlbs
kg960/930
435/422Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,179Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,690/1,220Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2/460Seite 197Technical dataReference197
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 97, 99
Indicator and warning lamps 75
Individual air distribution 131
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 53
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 161
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 75
Instrument lighting 91
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 135
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 184
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior equipment 135
Interior lamps 91
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 52
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 181
Jump-starting 186
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Knee airbag 93
L Lamp replacement, front 178
Lamp replacement, rear 180
Lamps 88
Lamps and bulbs 178
Lane departure warning 107
Lane margin, warning 107
Language on Control Dis‐ play 86
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 153
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Launch Control 68
Leather, care 191
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 180
LED light 180
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 179
Length, vehicle 197
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 180
Light alloy wheels, care 192
Light control 89
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 179
Lighting 88 Lighting, speaker 92
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 88
Load 152
Loading 152
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 39
Locking via trunk lid 37
Low beams 88
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Lower back support 46
Low Speed Assistant 69
Lumbar support 46
M
Maintenance 176
Maintenance require‐ ments 176
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 80
Maintenance system, BMW 176
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution 131
Manual air flow 131
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 63
Manual operation, backup camera 122
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 52 Seite 204ReferenceEverything from A to Z204
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