2015 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE coolant temperature

Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 192.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
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 215.
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.
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Condensation on win‐dows 158
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 180
Condition Based Service CBS 217
Configure driving mode 135
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 106 , 109
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 128
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 215
Coolant level 215
Coolant temperature 85
Cooling function 159
Cooling, maximum 159
Cooling system 215
Cornering light 97
Corrosion on brake discs 180
Cosmetic mirror 167
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 143
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 136
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 136
Cruising range 86
Cupholder 174
Current fuel consumption 86 D
Damage, tires 203
Damping control, dy‐ namic 131
Data, technical 236
Date 86
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 158
Dehumidifying, air 159
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Digital clock 86
Dimensions 236
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 93
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 99
Displays 78
Displays, cleaning 232
Disposal, coolant 216
Disposal, vehicle battery 223
Distance control, refer to PDC 145
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
Downhill control 130
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 128
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 110 Driving Assistant, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 110
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 132
Driving instructions, break- in 178
Driving mode 132
Driving notes, general 178
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 128
Driving tips 178
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 128
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 131
Dynamic Drive 131
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 128
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 129
E
ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184
ECO PRO displays 79
ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 212
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 128
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 224 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Emergency start function, en‐gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 76
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery 87
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 210
Engine coolant 215
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 212
Engine oil, adding 213
Engine oil additives 213
Engine oil change 214
Engine oil filler neck 213
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 214
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 214
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 225
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 229
Equipment, interior 165
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 128
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 178 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 225
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 182
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 158
Filler neck for engine oil 213
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 225
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 222
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 179
Floor carpet, care 232
Floor mats, care 232
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 169
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 179
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 173
Front-end collision warning with braking function 111 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front fog lights 99
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Front lights 219
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 50
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 238
Fuse 223
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 165
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 178
Glare shield 167
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 48
Glove compartment 172
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐agnosis 218
Object detection, see Night Vision 119
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 194
Odometer 85
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 212
Oil, adding 213
Oil additives 213
Oil change 214
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 213
Oil types, alternative 214
Oil types, approved 214
Old batteries, disposal 223
On-board computer 90
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 219
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 159
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 85
P Paint, vehicle 230
Parallel parking assistant 153 Park Distance Control
PDC 145
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 180
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 96
Parking with Automatic Hold 68
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 145
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 116
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 231
Power failure 223
Power sunroof, glass 48
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 196
Pressure warning FTM, tires 108
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 switch, refer to Controller 18 R
Radiator fluid 215
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 160
Rear axle steering 132
Rear center armrest 173
Rear lights 221
Rearview camera 147
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 159
Recirculated-air mode 159
Recommended fuel grade 194
Recommended tire brands 204
Refueling 192
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 164
Remote control, univer‐ sal 165
Replacement fuse 223
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 219
Replacing parts 219
Replacing wheels/tires 204
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 139
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 136
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 143
Reserve warning, refer to Range 86 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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