2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE heating

Climate controlVehicle 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.
Automatic climate controlHints Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows: driver's side only.▷Windows and upper body region.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the
condensation sensor.
Temperature
Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating li‐
dacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 146, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
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The air will be cooled and dehumidified and,
depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 165, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
The rear window defroster is only active when
the rear window is closed.
SYNC program Press button.
Current settings on the driver's side
for the temperature, air flow, air distribution,
and AUTO program are transferred to the front
passenger side.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side are changed.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat
the interior.
Functional requirement▷Up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine.▷Warm engine.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
The availability of the function is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Switching on1.Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right side of the button
on the driver's side.
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐
mate Control Display.
The interior temperature, air volume and air
distribution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.
Switch off
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of
the button on the driver's side.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Switching the system on/off Switch off
▷Complete system: Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.▷On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.▷If necessary, SYNC program.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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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
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Manual air flow 146
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 137
Manual operation, rearview camera 139
Manual operation, Side View 142
Manual operation, Top View 143
Manual transmission 83
Marking on approved tires 180
Massage seat, front 57
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 146
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
M carbon ceramic brake 160
M Compound brake 160
M differential, active 131
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 78
M Drive 64
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 200
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 61
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 147
Minimum tread, tires 179
Mirror 62
Mirror memory 61
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Mobility System 181
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 66
M technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 99
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 208
New wheels and tires 180
Night Vision 119
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 119
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 203
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 191
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 191
Object detection, see Night Vision 119 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 140
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 174
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 92
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
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 146
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 206
Park Distance Control PDC 136
Parked-car ventilation 148
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 165
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Parking brake 73
Parking lights 101
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 140
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 136
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 208
Power failure 197
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 176
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Preventing Auto Start Stop 72
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 190
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear lights 195
Rearview camera 138
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 147
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recommended fuel grade 174
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 172
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 149
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 193
Replacing parts 193
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
Retaining straps, securing cargo 167
Retreaded tires 180
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Roadside parking lights 102
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 109
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 203 Rubber components,
care 208
S
Safe braking 164
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 59
Safety belts 58
Safety belts, care 208
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 126
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 193
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 204
Sealant 181
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 58
Seat heating, front 57
Seating position for chil‐ dren 66
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 55
Seat ventilation, front 57
Selection list in instrument cluster 94
Selector lever 78
Selector lever position 78
Sensors, care 209
Sequential mode 79
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 92 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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Service, Roadside Assis‐tance 200
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 132
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 64
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift Lights 100
Shoulder support 57
Side airbags 106
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 55
Size 212
Ski bag 153
Smallest turning radius 212
Smoker's package 151
Snow chains 184
Socket 152
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 191
SOS button 199
Spare fuse 197
Speaker lighting 104
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96
Stability control systems 129
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99 Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 132
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartments 155
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 155
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 209
Summer tires, tread 179
Sun visor 151
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 148
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
System states of dynamic driving 91
T
Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lights 195
Tail lights 195
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 212
Technology, BMW M 160 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 201
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 119
Thigh support 56
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 55
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 180
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 212
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 203
Towing 202
Tow lug, see tow fitting 203
Tow-starting 202
Tow truck 202
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