2014 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE clutch

Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
M double-clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with a M double clutch
transmission:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.Headlights▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW M6 Gran CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.9/2,106Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.8/1,899Heightinches/mm54.9/1,395Lengthinches/mm197.5/5,016Wheelbaseinches/mm116.7/2,964Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m41/12.5
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with M dou‐
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Cruising range 85
Cupholder 154
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 177
Damping control 125
Damping control, dy‐ namic 125
Data, technical 210
Date 84
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Dehumidifying, air 140
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Differential lock 125
Digital clock 84
Digital speed 84
Digital tachometer 84
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display in windshield 93
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 99
Displays, cleaning 206
Disposal, coolant 188
Disposal, vehicle battery 195
Distance control, refer to PDC 130
Distance to destination 91
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 73
Drivelogic 75
Drive mode 74
Drive-off assistant 123
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 123
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Dynamics Control 77
Driving instructions, break- in 160
Driving notes, general 161
Driving on racetracks 159
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 75
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 123
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 123
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic driving systems 86
Dynamic driving, system states 86
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 123
E EfficientDynamics 86
EfficientDynamics display 86
EfficientDynamics menu 86
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 185
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 123
Emergency detection, remote control 35 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 170
Emergency Request 197
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 86
Engine, automatic reel-off 66
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine compartment 183
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 183
Engine coolant 188
Engine oil 185
Engine oil, adding 186
Engine oil additives 186
Engine oil change 187
Engine oil filler neck 186
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 187
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 84
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 145
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 123
Exchanging wheels/tires 178
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Manual operation, doorlock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 131
Manual operation, rearview camera 133
Manual operation, Side View 136
Manual operation, Top View 137
Manual transmission 78
Marking on approved tires 178
Massage seat, front 51
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 140
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 179
M carbon ceramic brake 158
M Compound brake 158
M differential, active 125
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 124
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 73
M Drive 58
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 163
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 77
M Dynamic Mode MDM 124
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 198
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 55
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 80
Microfilter 141
Minimum tread, tires 177
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 179
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 192
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 158
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 94
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 205
New wheels and tires 178
Night Vision 114
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 114
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Object detection, see Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 134 Octane rating, refer to Rec‐
ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 185
Oil, adding 186
Oil additives 186
Oil change 187
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 186
Oil types, alternative 187
Oil types, approved 187
Old batteries, disposal 195
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 191
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 140
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 204
Park Distance Control PDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 144
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 163
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking brake 68
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