2015 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 216.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing56Adjusting66Transporting children safely69Driving84Displays101Lights106Safety128Driving stability control systems134Driving comfort145Climate control150Interior equipment156Storage compartments
Driving tips
162BMW M6 technology164Things to remember when driving168Loading170Saving fuelMobility174Refueling176Fuel178Wheels and tires187Engine compartment189Engine oil192Coolant193Maintenance195Replacing components200Breakdown assistance206Care
Reference
214Technical data216Everything from A to Z
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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 192.
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 97.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 97.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting the unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.Seite 89DisplaysControls89
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling6Oil filler neck.7Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 187Engine compartmentMobility187
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
Have your service center check the coolant
level and add coolant if needed.Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.Seite 192MobilityCoolant192
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Convertible top, emergencyoperation 50
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 109
Convertible top tool 50
Coolant 192
Coolant level 192
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 192
Cornering light 102
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cosmetic mirror 152
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 134
Cruising range 90
Cupholder 158
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 181
Damping control 132
Damping control, dy‐ namic 132
Data, technical 214
Date 89
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 147
Dehumidifying, air 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Differential lock 132
Digital clock 89
Digital speed 89
Digital tachometer 89
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 64
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 64 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 75
Display EfficientDynamics 91
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 104
Displays, cleaning 210
Disposal, coolant 192
Disposal, vehicle battery 198
Distance control, refer to PDC 136
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 40
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 41
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 78
Drivelogic 80
Drive mode 79
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 130
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 113
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 113
Driving Dynamics Control 82
Driving instructions, break- in 164
Driving notes, general 165
Driving on racetracks 163
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 80
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 128
Driving tips 165
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 130
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 132 Dynamic driving systems 91
Dynamic driving, system states 91
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 130
E
EfficientDynamics 91
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 189
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 130
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 50
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 174
Emergency Request 200
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 90
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 187
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 187
Engine coolant 192
Engine oil 189
Engine oil, adding 190
Engine oil additives 190
Engine oil change 191
Engine oil filler neck 190
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 191
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 191 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 85
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 73
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 63
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 174
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 137
Manual operation, rearview camera 139
Manual operation, Side View 142
Manual operation, Top View 143
Manual transmission 83
Marking on approved tires 182
Massage seat, front 58
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 183
M carbon ceramic brake 162
M Compound brake 162
M differential, active 132
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 78
M Drive 128
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 167
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 201
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 62 Menu EfficientDynamics 91
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 148
Minimum tread, tires 181
Mirror 63
Mirror memory 62
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Mobility System 183
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 66
M technology 162
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 99
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 60
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 209
New wheels and tires 182
Night Vision 120
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 120
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 204
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 194 OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐
agnosis 194
Object detection, see Night Vision 120
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 140
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 176
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 189
Oil, adding 190
Oil additives 190
Oil change 191
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 190
Oil types, alternative 191
Oil types, approved 191
Old batteries, disposal 198
On-board computer 94
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 40
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 147
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 207 Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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