2015 BMW M6 COUPE fuel additives

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‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐Seite 170MobilityFuel170
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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
Brake lights, adaptive 119 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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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
Exchanging wheels/tires 176 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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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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