2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE fuel consumption

accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 93.
Use coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 191.Seite 169Saving fuelDriving tips169
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Engine oilVehicle 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.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such as
when cornering fast, the system is unable to
measure the engine oil level. With this driving
style, measure the engine oil level using a de‐
tailed measurement, refer to page 188.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 188.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 129
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Activated-charcoal filter 147
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active M differential 131
Active Protection 126
Active seat, front 57
Active seat ventilation, front 57
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 126
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 188
Adjusting, steering wheel 64
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 55
After washing vehicle 206
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 146
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146
Air distribution, manual 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 148
Air pressure, tires 176
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 181
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 150
Alternative oil types 189
Ambient light 104
Animal detection, see Night Vision 119
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 129
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 129
Approved axle load 212
Approved engine oils 189
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 156
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 151
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 200
Assistance when driving off 129
Attentiveness assistant 126
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 205
Automatic Curb Monitor 62
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 146
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
AUTO program, intensity 145 Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 212
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, seats 55
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 200
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 203
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 197
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 197
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 157
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 191
BMW M technology 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 157
Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 162
Brake force display 126
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Brake pads, break-in 162 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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Convertible top tool 50
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 146
Cooling, maximum 146
Cooling system 190
Corrosion on brake discs 164
Cosmetic mirror 151
Cruise control 134
Cruising range 90
Cupholder 157
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control 131
Damping control, dy‐ namic 131
Data, technical 212
Date 89
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 146
Dehumidifying, air 146
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 96
Differential lock 131
Digital clock 89
Digital speed 89
Digital tachometer 89
Dimensions 212
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 104
Displays, cleaning 209
Disposal, coolant 190 Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 136
Distance to destination 96
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 78
Drivelogic 80
Drive mode 79
Drive-off assistant 129
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 129
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 113
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 113
Driving Dynamics Control 82
Driving instructions, break- in 162
Driving notes, general 163
Driving on racetracks 161
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 80
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 129
Driving tips 163
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 131
Dynamic driving systems 91
Dynamic driving, system states 91
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 129
E
EfficientDynamics 91
EfficientDynamics display 91 EfficientDynamics menu 91
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 187
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 129
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 50
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 199
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 200
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic reel-off 71
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine compartment 185
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 185
Engine coolant 190
Engine oil 187
Engine oil, adding 188
Engine oil additives 188
Engine oil change 189
Engine oil filler neck 188
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 189
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 189
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 201
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
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Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 64
Entering a car wash 205
Equipment, interior 149
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 129
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 201
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 167
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 208
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 164
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 164 Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 156
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front lights 193
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 55
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 194
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, current 90
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 95
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 213
Fuse 197
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 149
Gasoline 174
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 151
Glove compartment 155
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 212
Ground clearance 165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 199
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 193
Headlights, care 206
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 55
Head restraints, front 59
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 209
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 167
Height, seats 55
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Higher speed range 165
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 157
Hood 185
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 163 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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