2014 BMW 6 SERIES COUPE coolant temperature

Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 186.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 207.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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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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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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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
Run-flat tires 200 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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