2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling6Oil filler neck.7Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 185Engine compartmentMobility185
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Roadside AssistanceThe Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Hints
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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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
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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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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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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 111 , 113
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 145
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 64
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 176
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 95
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 199
Intelligent Safety 113 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 145
Interior equipment 149
Interior lights 104
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196
Jump-starting 201
K Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement, front 193
Lamp replacement, rear 195
Lane departure warning 123
Lane margin, warning 123
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 167
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 67
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 207
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 195
LED light 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194 Length, vehicle 212
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light alloy wheels, care 208
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighting 101
Lighting, speaker 104
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 193
Load 167
Loading 166
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 56
Low Speed Assistant 79
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 191
Make-up mirror 151
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Manual air distribution 145 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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