2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE warning

correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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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 under a cover
on the left side of the cargo area.
Press against the lower edge of the cover and
remove the cover.
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.
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M double-clutch transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
M double-clutch transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the M double-clutch transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 201. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 69, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and reel off the hazard warning
system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 204MobilityBreakdown assistance204
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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
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Braking, hints 164
Breakdown assis‐ tance 199, 200
Break-in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement, front 193
Bulb replacement, rear 195
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 201
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 209
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 139
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 157
Car battery 197
Carbon ceramic brake M 160
Car care products 206
Care, displays 209
Care, vehicle 206
Cargo 166
Cargo area partition 50
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 157
Cargo, securing 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 167
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 208
Car wash 205 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 163
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 160
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 196
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 187
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 66
Children, transporting safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 67
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 208
Cigarette lighter 151
Cleaning displays 209
Climate control 145
Climate control wind‐ shield 163
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39 Closing/opening with remote
control 37
Clothes hooks 156
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 160
Compressor 181
Computer 95
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 129
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 47
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 146
Convertible top 47
Convertible top, care 207
Convertible top, cargo area partition 50
Convertible top, emergency operation 50
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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
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