2014 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE cruise control

Automatic headlight con‐
trol   97
Daytime running lights   97
Adaptive Light Control   97
High-beam Assistant   98Instrument lighting  997Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  70High beams, head‐
light flasher   70High-beam Assistant   98Roadside parking lights   97Computer  908Shift paddles   759Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation   59M Drive 2 activation  59Store speed  128Resume speed   129Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   128Cruise control rocker reel   12910Instrument cluster  7911Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8912Steering column stalk, rightWiper  70Rain sensor   71Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7213Start/stop the engine and reel the
ignition on/off   6514Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function   6615Horn16Steering wheel heating   5817Adjust the steering wheel   5818Unlocking the hood19Open trunk lid  40Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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4.While the vehicle is stationary, press the
selector lever forward and hold it.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.5.Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.6.If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.7.Release brake. When the selector lever is
released, the vehicle accelerates. Continue
to depress the accelerator pedal.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is available again only after a
certain distance has been driven.
System limits
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
▷Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.▷Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 74.
M Driving Dynamics Control
The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.
Programs Response behavior options:▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 104.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 189.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 117.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 70.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to
page 96.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 98.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 70.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
M Drive 2 is activated.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
Note Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
General information
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
the current driving situation.
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.Detection range
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
Cruise controlThe concept
The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
General information Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Controls
At a glancePress but‐
tonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt,
refer to page 128Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 129Resume speed, refer to
page 129Rocker reel:
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page 129
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
The cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Press button on the steering wheel.
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The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:▷The brakes are applied.▷The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.▷Selector lever position D is disengaged.▷MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Hints Adjusting the desired speed
Modify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.
Or:
Press the rocker reel while the system is inter‐
rupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
This is displayed, refer to page 129, in the
speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker reel up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.▷Each time the rocker reel is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.▷Each time the rocker reel is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.▷Pressing the rocker reel to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
After the rocker reel is released, the vehicle
maintains its final speed. Pressing the reel
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained. Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 120
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 193
Brake pads, break-in 160
Braking, hints 162
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 198
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 206
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 133
Camera, Side View 135
Camera, Top View 137
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 158
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 164
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo, securing 165
Cargo straps, securing cargo 165 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 189
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 158
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 191
Changing wheels 194
Changing wheels/tires 178
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 185
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 185
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child safety locks 63
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning displays 206
Climate control 139 Climate control laminated
tinted safety glass 161
Climate control wind‐ shield 161
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 154
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 158
Compressor 179
Computer 90
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 163
Condition Based Service CBS 189
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 188
Coolant level 188
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 140
Cooling, maximum 140
Cooling system 188
Corrosion on brake discs 163
Cosmetic mirror 147
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Parking lights and roadsideparking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 192
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 114
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 195
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 174
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Preventing Auto Start Stop 67
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 188
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34 Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 142
Rear center armrest 153
Rear lights 193
Rearview camera 132
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 141
Recirculated-air mode 140
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 178
Refueling 170
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 145
Replacement fuse 195
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 191
Replacing parts 191
Replacing wheels/tires 178
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Retaining straps, securing cargo 165
Retreaded tires 178
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Roadside parking lights 97
Roller sunblinds 46 RON recommended fuel
grade 172
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
Rubber components, care 205
S Safe braking 162
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 206
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 120
Safety reel, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 101
Saving fuel 166
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 191
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 202
Sealant 179
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 55
Seats 49
Seat ventilation, front 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever 73
Selector lever position 73
Sensors, care 206
Sequential mode 74
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