2014 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE coolant temperature

Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 188.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 92.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 92.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"Seite 84ControlsDisplays84
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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
Cruise control 128 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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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
Exhaust system 161 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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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
Parking lights 96 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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