2015 BMW M6 COUPE clutch

Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
M double-clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with a M double clutch
transmission:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW M6 CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.9/2,106Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.8/1,899Heightinches/mm54.1/1,374Lengthinches/mm193.0/4,903Wheelbaseinches/mm112.2/2,851Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39.7/12.1
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with M dou‐
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Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐cle locked 38
Cruise control 128
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 152
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 175
Damping control 126
Damping control, dy‐ namic 126
Data, technical 206
Date 83
Daytime running lights 96
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Dehumidifying, air 141
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 126
Digital clock 83
Digital speed 83
Digital tachometer 83
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display EfficientDynamics 85
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 92
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 98
Displays, cleaning 203
Disposal, coolant 186
Disposal, vehicle battery 192
Distance control, refer to PDC 130
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 23 Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
Drivelogic 74
Drive mode 73
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 124
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107
Driving Dynamics Control 76
Driving instructions, break- in 158
Driving notes, general 159
Driving on racetracks 157
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 74
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 122
Driving tips 159
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic driving systems 85
Dynamic driving, system states 85
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 124
E
EfficientDynamics 85
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 183
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 124 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 168
Emergency Request 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 181
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 181
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 183
Engine oil, adding 184
Engine oil additives 184
Engine oil change 185
Engine oil filler neck 184
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 185
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 196
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 82
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 144
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 124
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Manual operation, exteriormirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 131
Manual operation, rearview camera 133
Manual operation, Side View 136
Manual operation, Top View 137
Manual transmission 77
Marking on approved tires 176
Massage seat, front 51
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 141
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
M carbon ceramic brake 156
M Compound brake 156
M differential, active 126
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 124
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
M Drive 122
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 161
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 76
M Dynamic Mode MDM 124
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 195
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 55
Menu EfficientDynamics 85
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79 Microfilter 142
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 190
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
M technology 156
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 93
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 202
New wheels and tires 176
Night Vision 113
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 113
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 188
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 188
Object detection, see Night Vision 113
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 134
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170 Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 184
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 192
On-board computer 88
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 189
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 141
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
P Paint, vehicle 201
Park Distance Control PDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 161
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 95
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