2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE oil change

Addendum
14.At page 180, under the heading:
“Approved wheels and tires,” the
term “Approved” should be
disregarded and in lieu thereof, the
term “Recommended” should be
read in its place. In addition, the
text of that section should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type;
otherwise, for example, despite
having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle
does not evaluate non-
recommended wheels and tires to
determine if they are suitable for
use on your vehicle.
15.At page 184, under the heading:
“Fine-link snow chains,” the text
should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
16.At page 185, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
17.At page 189, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Where it reads: You
can add oils with the following
specifications,” that text should be
disregarded, and the following text
read in lieu thereof: “Add engine
oils that meet the following oil rating
standards: . . .”
18.At page 189, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be added: . .
.” The reference to “specification”
should be read as “rating.”
19.At page 189, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications.
20.At page 191, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and

Drivetrain
With this vehicle, particular value was placed
on the direct connection from engine to the
drivetrain. Due to the torsionally rigid design of
the drivetrain, as is typical in a sports car, the
transmission of the torque also gives acoustic
feedback.
When there are load changes, this may result
in clicking noises. The do not cause any im‐
pairment of the operation or the service life of
the components.
Driving on racetracks
Requirements
Before driving on a racetrack:▷Participation in BMW Driver Experience
Training.▷Check engine oil fill level and replenish as
necessary.▷Have vehicle checked at a service center.
Hints
Racetrack operation leads to increased wear.
The vehicle is not designed for motorsports
competitive use. This wear is not covered by
the warranty.
The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐
cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐
tion. For more information and advice, contact
your service center.
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Approved engine oil types
You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:SpecificationBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.
Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐
lowing specification can be added:
SpecificationAPI SM or superior grade specification.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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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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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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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
Parking aid, refer to PDC 136 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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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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