2014 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE wiper fluid

Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources
of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
M double-clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
General information The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automatic shift transmission with
two clutches and partial transmissions in which
the gears can be changed without interrupting
the tractive force.
The operation is via the selector lever or two
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions
▷Drive mode or Sequential mode.▷Various drive programs, Drivelogic.▷Upshifting display, Shift Lights, refer to
page 95.▷Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever positions
At a glance
▷R: reverse gear.▷N: neutral.▷ Center position, forward position.▷+: manual upshifting.▷-: manual downshifting.▷D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐
tial mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the
selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐
ately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
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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
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