2015 BMW M6 COUPE tow

Replacing componentsVehicle 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper blade replacement Hints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 71, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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M double-clutch transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
M double-clutch transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 196. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 119
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 119
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 184
Adjusting, steering wheel 58
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 141
Air distribution, manual 140
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 142
Air pressure, tires 172
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 177
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 185
Animal detection, see Night Vision 113
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 124
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 185
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 151
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 146
Assistance when driving off 122
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 140 AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 206
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, seats 49
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 195
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 198
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 192
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 192
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 46
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 187
BMW M technology 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 158
Brake force display 119
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Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 196
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 163
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 140
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 202
First aid kit 195
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 198
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, repairing 177
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 106
Flooding 160
Floor carpet, care 203
Floor mats, care 203
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 160
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 151
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front lights 189 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 49
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 193
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 144
Gasoline 170
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 159
Glare shield 146
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 150
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
Ground clearance 161
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 145
Hazard warning flashers 194
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 190
Headlights 189
Headlights, care 201
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head-up Display 92
Head-up Display, care 203
Head-up display, M view 93
Head-up display, standard view 93
Heavy cargo, stowing 163
Height, seats 49
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Higher speed range 161
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 159
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 159
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
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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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Passenger side mirror, tiltingdownward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 113
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 192
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
Pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 186
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 191
Rearview camera 132
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 141
Recirculated-air mode 141
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 176
Refueling 168
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 144
Replacement fuse 193
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 189
Replacing parts 189
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 142
Retaining straps, securing cargo 163
Retreaded tires 176
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 191
Roadside parking lights 96
Roller sunblinds 46
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 198 Rubber components,
care 202
S
Safe braking 160
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 203
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 119
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 189
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 199
Sealant 177
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 55
Seats 49
Seat ventilation, front 51
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 72
Selector lever position 72
Sensors, care 203
Sequential mode 73
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 187
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
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