2014 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE manual transmission

▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons
as if the driver were absent.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Parking brake The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
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Safety informationSecure the vehicle against rolling
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, engage position P of the Step‐
tronic transmission and ensure that the park‐
ing brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to move.◀
Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐
ing brake is set:
▷The engine is switched off.▷A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.▷The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐
still using the parking brake.
The indicator lamp switches from
green to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
Activating
This function can be activated when the driv‐
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating
Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
sDriving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐
ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Before driving into a car wash
Before driving into the car wash, deacti‐
vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking
brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary
and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
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The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out of
selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
Once maximum engine speed is attained, or if
the engine is getting too hot, M/S manual
mode is automatically upshifted as needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds and when necessary due to
the temperature of the drivetrain, e.g., down‐
shifting is not possible if the engine speed is
too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S
manual mode
In cars with Steptronic Sport transmission, au‐
tomatic shift operations are not performed e.g.
at maximum engine speed, if one of the follow‐
ing conditions is met:
▷DSC deactivated.▷TRACTION activated.▷SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.▷Shift down into the lowest possible gear:
pull and hold left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐
sition D, it is possible to reel back into the au‐
tomatic mode:
▷Pull and hold right shift paddle.
Or
▷In addition to the briefly pulled right shift
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
In the manual mode, if there has been no ac‐
celeration or shifting of the shift paddles within
a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
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General information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Switching on shift lights Steptronic Sport transmission:1.Select Sport+ using the Driving Dynamics
Control.2.Activate the M/S manual mode of the
transmission.
Display in the instrument display
▷Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.▷Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.▷Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.▷Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐
gine. Speeds in this range must be avoided.
Check 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 lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner aredefective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Release
parking brake, refer to page 72.Seite 86ControlsDisplays86
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Gear shift indicatorThe conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Steptronic transmission: displaysExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed limit detection
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera in the area of
the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs
at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐
head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra sym‐
bols for wet road conditions, etc. are also de‐
tected and compared with the vehicle's
onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and
will be displayed depending on the situation.
The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also dis‐
plays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
Hints Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐
place the human eye.◀
At a glance
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/offOn the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐
ment cluster via the computer.
Display The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
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Switch the system back on if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
An interval tone is interrupted with the appro‐
priate equipment after about 3 seconds:
▷If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.▷If moving parallel to a wall.
The signal tone is switched off:
▷When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.▷When selector lever position P is engaged
on vehicles with Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐
justed similar to the sound and volume set‐
tings of the radio.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the reel can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 164
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 129
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
Active Protection 131
Active seat, front 57
Active seat ventilation, front 57
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 211
Adjusting, steering wheel 64
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 55
After washing vehicle 229
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 163
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 163
Air distribution, manual 162
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 196 Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 205
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 169
Alternative oil types 212
Ambient light 104
Animal detection, see Night Vision 124
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 133
Approved axle load 237
Approved engine oils 212
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 174
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 224
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 131
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 162
Automatic car wash 228
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 163
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
AUTO program, intensity 162
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, seats 55
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 224
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 226
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 167
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 221
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 221
Belts, safety belts 58
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Length, vehicle 236
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 219
Light alloy wheels, care 231
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 218
Lighting 101
Lighting, speaker 105
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 217
Load 182
Loading 181
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 170
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 86
Manual air distribution 162
Manual air flow 163 Manual brake, refer to Parking
brake 71
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 192
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153
Manual operation, Side View 155
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 205
Marking, run-flat tires 206
Massage seat, front 57
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 205
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 224
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 61
Menu, EfficientDynamics 186
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 86
Microfilter 164
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 62
Mirror memory 61
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 179 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Multifunctional instrument display 83
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 231
New wheels and tires 204
Night Vision 124
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 124
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 226
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 215
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 215
Object detection, see Night Vision 124
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 154
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 194
Odometer 90
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 210
Oil, adding 211
Oil additives 211 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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