2014 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE tow

Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other traf‐
fic.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
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Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Replacing componentsVehicle 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper blade replacement General information Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 70, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 135
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 135
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active Steering, integral 131
Adaptive brake assistant 127
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive drive 130
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 205
Adjusting, steering wheel 57
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 223
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 157
Air distribution, manual 156
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 159
Air pressure, tires 190 Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
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 199
All-wheel-drive 129
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 206
Ambient light 98
Animal detection, see Night Vision 117
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 127
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils 206
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 168
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 164
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO H button 66
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 66
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 222
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 135
Automatic Curb Monitor 55 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic Hold 66
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 157
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 48
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 161
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 51
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Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 181
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 219
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 84
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 57
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 172
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 219
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 176
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 224
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 173
Floor carpet, care 225
Floor mats, care 225
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 173
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 168
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 112
Front fog lights 98
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 48
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 213
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89 Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 215
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 172
Glare shield 164
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 129
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 212
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 223
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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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