2014 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE lock

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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Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lights in the trunk lid
Access to the lights
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
24-watt bulb, HP24W.
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
16-watt bulb, W16W.1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the insert in the
rear seat backrest.1.Pull the release in the direction of the ar‐
row, and remove the insert from the front. If
necessary, when pulling the release, press
against the insert.2.Remove the first aid kit.
When replacing the insert, place both pins into
the rail at the bottom and press the insert back
in place until a 'click' is heard. Ensure that the
rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 67.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
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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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Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 209
Bonus range, ECO PRO 179
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Brake assistant 127
Brake assistant, adaptive 127
Brake discs, break-in 172
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 124
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Brake pads, break-in 172
Braking, hints 173
Breakdown assis‐ tance 217, 218
Break-in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement, front 211
Bulb replacement, rear 213
Button, RES 138
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 219
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 43
Camera, care 225
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 147 Camera, Side View 149
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Car battery 215
Car care products 223
Care, displays 225
Care, vehicle 223
Cargo 175
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 169
Cargo, securing 176
Cargo straps, securing cargo 176
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 225
Car wash 222
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 172
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 209
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 211
Changing wheels 214
Changing wheels/tires 198
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 204
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 204
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58 Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 224
Cigarette lighter 164
Cleaning displays 225
Climate control 156
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 173
Climate control wind‐ shield 173
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 168
Coasting 181
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 181
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 181
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 133
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 133
Computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 157
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 174
Condition Based Service CBS 209
Configure driving mode 134
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ConnectedDrive, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 207
Coolant level 207
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 157
Cooling, maximum 157
Cooling system 207
Corrosion on brake discs 174
Cosmetic mirror 164
Cruise control 142
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 135
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 135
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 169
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 198
Damping control, dy‐ namic 130
Data, technical 228
Date 85
Daytime running lights 96
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 157
Dehumidifying, air 157
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 90
Digital clock 85 Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 92
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 98
Displays 77
Displays, cleaning 225
Disposal, coolant 208
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, refer to PDC 144
Distance to destination 90
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
Downhill control 129
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 131
Driving instructions, break- in 172
Driving mode 131
Driving notes, general 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 172
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 128 Dynamic Damping Con‐
trol 130
Dynamic Drive 130
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 128
E
ECO PRO 178
ECO PRO, bonus range 179
ECO PRO display 178
ECO PRO displays 78
ECO PRO driving mode 178
ECO PRO mode 178
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 180
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 204
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 217
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 218
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 40
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 86
Engine, automatic reel-off 64
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine compartment 202
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