2014 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE inflation pressure

LoadingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glasssunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. WhenSeite 177Saving fuelDriving tips177
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Wheels and tiresVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐
sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a
month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐
serve this precaution, you may be driving on
tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition
that may not only compromise your vehicle's
driving stability, but also lead to tire damage
and the risk of an accident.◀
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐
flation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla‐
tion pressure increases along with the tire's
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci‐
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the
ambient temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 191, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. Tire inflation pressure
specifications apply to approved tire sizes and
recommended tire brands. This information
can be obtained from your service center.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum permitted driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures up to
100 mph/160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
to page 191, and adjust as necessary.
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These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
640i
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Emergency wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
640i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL A/S RSC2.4 / 352.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Emergency wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
650i
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38650i xDriveTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL A/S RSC2.4 / 352.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38
Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
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Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
640i
Without high-speed tuning featureTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL A/S RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Emergency wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100
V M+S XL RSC2.6 / 382.9 /42Front:
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.4 / 35Front:
245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19
96 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front:
245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20
97 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
2.9 /42Emergency wheel:
T 135/90 R 17
104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
640i xDrive Without high-speed tuning feature
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StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.▷245/40 R 19.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept When using snow chains, settings should bemade via the iDrive for the snow chains being
applied.
The snow chain detection system supports
you by automatically showing the detected
state on the Control Display.
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
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Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head-up Display 92
Head-up Display, care 225
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 159
Heavy cargo, stowing 176
Height, seats 48
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Hill Descent Control HDC 129
Hills 174
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 169
Hood 202
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 172
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 173
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 84
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification marks, tires 196
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 80 Indicator lamp, see Check
Control 80
Individual air distribution 156
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 190
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 89
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 131
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 77
Instrument lighting 98
Integral Active Steering 131
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 217
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 156
Interior equipment 162
Interior lights 98
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 214 Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐
sion 72
Jump-starting 219
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 100
L Lamp replacement, front 211
Lamp replacement, rear 213
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 176
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 59
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 224
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 213
LED light 213
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 212
Length, vehicle 228
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 213
Light alloy wheels, care 224
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 212
Lighting 95
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