2015 BMW M6 COUPE jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle 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 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling6Oil filler neck.7Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 181Engine compartmentMobility181
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Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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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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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
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 199Breakdown assistanceMobility199
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 119
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 191
Brake pads, break-in 158
Braking, hints 160
Breakdown assistance 194
Break-in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement, front 189
Bulb replacement, rear 191
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 196
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 43
Camera lenses, care 203
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 133
Camera, Side View 135
Camera, Top View 137
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 192
Carbon ceramic brake M 156
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 162
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 152
Cargo, securing 163
Cargo straps, securing cargo 163
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34 Carpet, care 203
Car wash 200
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 187
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 156
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 189
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 146
Cleaning displays 203
Climate control 139
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 159
Climate control wind‐ shield 159 Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 151
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 156
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 161
Condition Based Service CBS 187
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 122
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 186
Coolant level 186
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 96
Corrosion on brake discs 161
Cosmetic mirror 146
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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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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 140
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 122
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 88
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 194
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 140
Interior equipment 144
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 85
Interval mode 70
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 192
Jump-starting 196
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 101
L Lamp replacement, front 189
Lamp replacement, rear 191
Lane departure warning 116
Lane margin, warning 116
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 163
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 202
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 190
LED light 190
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 190
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24 License plate lamp, bulb re‐
placement 191
Light alloy wheels, care 202
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 190
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 99
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 189
Light switch 95
Load 163
Loading 162
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 73
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 187
Maintenance require‐ ments 187
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 187
Make-up mirror 146
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 140
Manual air flow 140
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, door lock 39 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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