2015 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE oil change

Addendum
or an authorized repair shop for handling
explosives.”
10. At page 109, in the “Triggered rollover pro-
tection system” section, the sentence
beginning, “Have this work performed only
by our service center …” should be disre-
garded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
having this work performed by a service
center as it is important that this safety fea-
ture functions properly.”
11. At page 166 under the heading: “Objects
within the range of movement of the ped-
als” and at page 209 under the heading:
“Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph
that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should
be disregarded and the following language
should be read in lieu thereof: “The manu-
facturer of your vehicle recommends that
you use floor mats that have been identified
by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle
and that can be properly fixed in place.”
12. At page 171, under the heading: “Have
maintenance carried out,” the sentence
beginning, “The maintenance should be
carried out …” should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:   “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
13. At page 178, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
14. At page 182, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
15. At page 182, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
16. At page 186, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of
your vehicle and are determined by the
manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe
and are recommended by the manufacturer
of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow
chains is available from a service center.
17. At page 187, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
18. At page 191, under the heading: “Engine oil
change,” the text should be disregarded
and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have the oil
changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
19. At page 193, under the heading: “Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second
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Drivetrain
With this vehicle, particular value was placed
on the direct connection from engine to the
drivetrain. Due to the torsionally rigid design of
the drivetrain, as is typical in a sports car, the
transmission of the torque also gives acoustic
feedback.
When there are load changes, this may result
in clicking noises. The do not cause any im‐
pairment of the operation or the service life of
the components.
Driving on racetracks
Requirements
Before driving on a racetrack:▷Participation in BMW Driver Experience
Training.▷Check engine oil fill level and replenish as
necessary.▷Have vehicle checked at a service center.
Hints
Racetrack operation leads to increased wear.
The vehicle is not designed for motorsports
competitive use. This wear is not covered by
the warranty.
The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐
cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐
tion. For more information and advice, contact
your service center.
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.
As an alternative, you can also use motor oils
with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Oil ratingBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil ratingAPI SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 126
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 197
Brake pads, break-in 164
Braking, hints 166
Breakdown assistance 200
Break-in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement, front 195
Bulb replacement, rear 197
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 202
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 210
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 139
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
Car battery 198
Carbon ceramic brake M 162
Car care products 207
Care, displays 210
Care, vehicle 207
Cargo 168
Cargo area partition 50
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 158
Cargo, securing 169
Cargo straps, securing cargo 169 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 209
Car wash 206
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 162
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 197
Changing wheels/tires 182
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 189
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 189
Children, seating position 66
Children, transporting safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 68
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 209
Cigarette lighter 152
Cleaning displays 210
Climate control 145
Climate control wind‐ shield 165 Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 157
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 42
Compound brake 162
Compressor 183
Computer, refer to On-board computer 94
Condensation on win‐ dows 147
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 167
Condition Based Service CBS 193
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 128
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 48
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 146
Convertible top 48
Convertible top, care 208
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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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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 202
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 88
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 65
Entering a car wash 206
Equipment, interior 150
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 130
Exchanging wheels/tires 182
Exhaust system 165
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 64
Exterior mirrors 63
External start 202
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 169
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146
Filler neck for engine oil 190
Fine wood, care 209
First aid kit 201
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 204
Flat tire, changing wheels 197
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 183
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110 Flat tire, warning
lamp 111, 113
Flooding 166
Floor carpet, care 209
Floor mats, care 209
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 166
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 157
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 115
Front lights 195
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 56
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 176
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 95
Fuel filler flap 174
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 174
Fuel quality 176
Fuel recommendation 176
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 199
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 150
Gasoline 176
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 165
Glare shield 152
Glove compartment 156
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
Ground clearance 167 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 151
Hazard warning flashers 200
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 196
Headlights 195
Headlights, care 207
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 56
Head restraints, front 60
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 210
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 169
Height, seats 56
Height, vehicle 214
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Higher speed range 167
Hills 166
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 128
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 158
Homepage 6
Hood 187
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 165
HUD Head-up Display 98
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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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Service requirements, Condi‐tion Based Service
CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 132
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 128
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 62
Shift point indicator 100
Shoulder support 58
Side airbags 106
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 56
Size 214
Ski bag 154
Smallest turning radius 214
Smoker's package 152
Snow chains 186
Socket 153
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 194
SOS button 200
Spare fuse 199
Speaker lighting 105
Specified engine oil types 191
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96 Stability control systems 128
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 132
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 65
Steering wheel memory 62
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartments 156
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 156
Storage, tires 183
Storing the vehicle 210
Suitable engine oils 191
Summer tires, tread 181
Sun visor 152
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 148
System states of dynamic driving 91
T
Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lights 197
Tail lights 197
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 197 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 214
Technology, BMW M 162
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 202
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 120
Thigh support 57
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 56
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 181
Tire identification marks 179
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 182
Tire sealant 183
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tire tread 181
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 195
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 204
Towing 203
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 204
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