2013 BMW M6 COUPE service indicator

Electronic displays
Overview, instrument cluster1Messages, e.g. Check Control   75
Time   78
Digital tachometer   782Range  793Computer   844Transmission display, Drivelogic   79
Gear shift indicator   81
Service requirements   80Miles/trip miles  785Selection list, such as for the radio   83
System states of driving dynamics   80
Current fuel consumption   79
Energy recovery   79
External temperature   78
Auto Start/Stop function   61Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the Control Display.
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently re‐
quired.The deadline for service or a
legally mandated inspection is
approaching.The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center
before a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear shift indicator
The conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear in the current driving situation.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and
the country-specific version of the vehicle, the
gear shift indicator is active in the manual
mode of the automatic transmission and in the
manual transmission.
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Displays
SymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is engaged.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.Seite 81DisplaysControls81
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The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
due to driving or because of the heat of the
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor The conceptThe system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.Seite 98ControlsSafety98
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When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indi‐
cates the most fuel efficient gear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
Using this system can cause certain compo‐
nents of the vehicle to become worn prema‐
turely.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they
are not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your
service center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 176.Seite 155Saving fuelDriving tips155
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Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 or malfunctions or
engine damage may occur.
Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity
grades SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 may be
used.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationACEA A3/B4.API SK/CF or superior grade specification.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
SpecificationACEA A3/B3.API SK or superior grade specification.
Low ambient temperatures
From the factory, types of oil are used for the
vehicle that can be employed in practically all
ambient temperatures.
If the vehicle is used for a longer period at tem‐
peratures below –4 ℉/–20 ℃, ask the service
center about suitable oil types.
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▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps.▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp on the Xenon headlamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3
1.Turn the cap and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in con‐
nection and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb
has the correct orientation. Because of its
shape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the cap.LED headlamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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D
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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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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