2014 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN 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 192.
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 213.
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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Condition Based ServiceCBS 215
Configure driving mode 135
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 106 , 109
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 128
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 213
Coolant level 213
Coolant temperature 85
Cooling function 158
Cooling, maximum 158
Cooling system 213
Corrosion on brake discs 180
Cosmetic mirror 167
Cruise control 143
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 136
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 136
Cruising range 86
Cupholder 174
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 203
Damping control, dy‐ namic 131
Data, technical 234
Date 86
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 158
Dehumidifying, air 158 Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Digital clock 86
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 93
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 99
Displays 78
Displays, cleaning 231
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 221
Distance control, refer to PDC 145
Distance to destination 91
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 130
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 128
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 109
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 109
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 132
Driving instructions, break- in 178
Driving mode 132
Driving notes, general 178
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 128
Driving tips 178 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 128
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 131
Dynamic Drive 131
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 128
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 129
E
ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184
ECO PRO displays 79
ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 210
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 128
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 223
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 224
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 75
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery 87
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 65
Engine compartment 208
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 208
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 210
Engine oil, adding 211
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 212
Engine oil filler neck 211
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 212
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 212
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 224
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 165
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 128
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 178
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 224
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 182 F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 158
Filler neck for engine oil 211
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 179
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 169
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 179
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 173
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 99
Front lights 217
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 49 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 219
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, current 86
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 236
Fuse 221
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 165
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 178
Glare shield 167
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 47
Glove compartment 172
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 166
Hazard warning flashers 223
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 130
Head airbags 101
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Oil change 212
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 211
Oil types, alternative 212
Oil types, approved 212
Old batteries, disposal 221
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 217
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 158
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 85
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control PDC 145
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 180
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 96
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 219
Parking with Automatic Hold 67
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 145
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 116
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 221
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 196
Pressure warning FTM, tires 108
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 213
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 160 Rear axle steering 132
Rear center armrest 173
Rear lights 219
Rearview camera 147
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 159
Recirculated-air mode 158
Recommended fuel grade 194
Recommended tire brands 204
Refueling 192
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 163
Remote control, univer‐ sal 165
Replacement fuse 221
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 217
Replacing parts 217
Replacing wheels/tires 204
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 139
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 136
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 143
Reserve warning, refer to Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
Retaining straps, securing cargo 182
Retreaded tires 205
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 220
Roadside parking lights 97
Roller sunblinds 46
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 131 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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