2015 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE fuel type

Time of arrivalThe estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 93, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Fuel quality
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 128
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 148
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active M differential 132
Active Protection 126
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 58
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 126
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 190
Adjusting, steering wheel 65
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 207
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 149
Air pressure, tires 178
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior rear‐
view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 183
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 151
Alternative oil types 191
Animal detection, see Night Vision 120
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 128
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 130
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 191
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 157
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 152
Assistance when driving off 128
Attentiveness assistant 126
AUTO intensity 146
Automatic car wash 206
Automatic Curb Monitor 63
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 147
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 146 AUTO program, intensity 146
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 214
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 57
Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 57
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 201
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 204
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 198
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 198
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 158
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 193
BMW M technology 162
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
Brake assistant 128
Brake discs, break-in 164
Brake force display 126
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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
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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
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