2014 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE manual transmission

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.◀
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.◀
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Note: 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 198. 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 64, 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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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‐
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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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Tow fitting 201
Towing 200
Tow lug, see tow fitting 201
Tow-starting 200
Tow truck 200
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 78
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 177
Trip computer 91
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 84
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 200
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 134
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 193
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 93
Universal remote control 145
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 152 V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 158
Vanity mirror 147
Vehicle battery 195
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 195
Vehicle, break-in 160
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 143
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 144
Venting, see ventilation 143
Vent, see ventilation 143
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 72
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 211
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 162
Weights 210 Welcome lights 96
Wheel base, vehicle 210
Wheel cleaner 205
Wheels, changing 178
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 174
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Width, vehicle 210
Window defroster, rear 141
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 161
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 70
Windshield wiper 70
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 179
Winter tires, tread 177
Wiper 70
Wiper blades, replacing 191
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wiper system 70
Wood, care 205
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 191
X
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