2014 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE sensor

Air flow, manualTo manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
side windows as needed.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
reel on the cooling function or press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running is indicated.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, reel off the re‐
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton on the driver's side to utilize the condensa‐
tion sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the
windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
Cooling function
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 174, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 86, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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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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Onboard vehicle tool kit 211
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 157
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 223
Parallel parking assistant 152
Park Distance Control PDC 144
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 174
Parking aid, refer to PDC 144
Parking assistant 152
Parking brake 65
Parking lights 95
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 213
Parking with Automatic Hold 66
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 147
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 144
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 117
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile, exporting
profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 215
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 190
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear axle steering 131
Rear lights 213
Rearview camera 146
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 158
Recirculated-air mode 157
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 199
Refueling 186 Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 160
Remote control, univer‐ sal 162
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 211
Replacing parts 211
Replacing wheels/tires 198
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 138
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 135
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 142
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 158
Retaining straps, securing cargo 176
Retreaded tires 199
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 214
Roadside parking lights 96
Roller sunblinds 45
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 130
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 130
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 200
Rubber components, care 224
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SSafe braking 173
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 225
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 177
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 211
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 48
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 225
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 209
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 135 SET button, see Cruise con‐
trol 142
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shift Lights 79
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Shoulder support 50
Side airbags 100
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 228
Ski bag 166
Smallest turning radius 228
Smoker's package 164
Snow chains 200
Socket 165
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 209
SOS button 217
Spare fuse 215
Speaker lighting 99
Specified engine oil types 206
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed warning 90
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 133
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 90
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 133
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72 Stability control systems 127
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 131
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 57
Steering wheel memory 54
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 73
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 167
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 167
Storage, tires 200
Storing the vehicle 225
Summer tires, tread 197
Sun visor 164
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 83
Surround View 146
Suspension settings 131
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 131
Switch-on times, parked-car heating 160
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 160
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 158
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Tail and brake lights 213
Tail lights 213
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine oil 84
Terminal, starting aid 219
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 117
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Tilt glass roof 46
Tilt, seats 48
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 198
Tire identification marks 196
Tire inflation pressure 190
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Tires, changing 198
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 190
Tires, run-flat tires 200
Tire tread 197
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 211
Top View 150
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 221
Towing 220
Tow lug, see tow fitting 221
Tow-starting 220
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Traction control 128
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 128
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 132
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 197
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 84
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 40
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 228
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 148
Turn signals, operation 68
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 213
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 162
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 224
USB interface 167
V
Vanity mirror 164
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 131
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 172
Vehicle care 223
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 214
Vehicle paint 223
Vehicle storage 225
Vehicle wash 222
Ventilation 159
Venting, see ventilation 159
Vent, see ventilation 159
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 70
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 230 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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