2014 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE trip computer

DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   902Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   905Engine oil temperature   906Electronic displays  827Reset miles  90
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, refer to page 94.▷External temperature, refer to page 90.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 70.▷Onboard computer, refer to page 95.▷Date, refer to page 91.▷Energy recovery, refer to page 92.▷Transmission display, refer to page 80.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 90.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Computer
Indication in the info display The information from the com‐
puter is shown in the info display
in the instrument cluster.
Calling up information on the info display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Miles and trip miles.
For a multi-functional instrument display.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
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Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 93, function.
Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
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Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
T Tachometer 90
Tail and brake lights 219
Tail lights 219
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 236
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 90
Temperature, engine oil 90
Terminal, starting aid 225
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 89
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 124
Thigh support 56
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 55
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 196
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 113
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 204
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 196
Tires, run-flat tires 206
Tire tread 203 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 217
Top View 156
Total vehicle weight 237
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 227
Towing 226
Tow lug, see tow fitting 227
Tow-starting 226
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 110
Traction control 134
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 134
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 138
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 80
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 65
Tread, tires 203
Trip computer 96
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 90
Trunk, cargo area partition 50
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 236
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 154
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 219 U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 98
Universal remote control 168
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 230
USB interface 173
V
Vanity mirror 170
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 137
Vehicle battery 221
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 221
Vehicle, break-in 178
Vehicle care 229
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 220
Vehicle paint 229
Vehicle storage 232
Vehicle wash 228
Ventilation 165
Venting, see ventilation 165
Vent, see ventilation 165
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 86 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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