2015 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE differential

▷Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to
page 85.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 84.▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 80.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 85.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 85.▷Service requirements, refer to page 86.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 88.▷System states of driving dynamics, refer to
page 86.▷Time, refer to page 84.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Release
parking brake, refer to page 69.
Brake system Continue to drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
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At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
Switch off Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.1."Settings"2."Frontal Coll. Warning"3.Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
SymbolMeasureThe vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
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The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
Active M differential The concept The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.
Dynamic Damping Control The conceptThis system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.
Programs Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐
sorbers:▷"Comfort": comfort-oriented.▷"Sport": balanced out.▷"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷
Using the button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster Dynamic Damping Control with se‐
lected program with activated display
of the system states of the driving dy‐
namics, refer to page 86.
Servotronic The conceptThe Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active M differential 127
Active Protection 120
Active seat, front 52
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 188
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142
Air distribution, manual 141
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 145
Air pressure, tires 176
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 181
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 148
Alternative oil types 189
Animal detection, see Night Vision 114
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 123
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 125
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 189
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 155
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 155
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 149
Ashtray, rear 150
Assistance when driving off 123
Attentiveness assistant 120
AUTO intensity 141
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 142 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 141
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 210
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, seats 50
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 202
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 156
Blinds, sun protection 47
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 191
BMW M technology 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 156 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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Cornering light 97
Corrosion on brake discs 165
Cosmetic mirror 149
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 129
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 156
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control 127
Damping control, dy‐ namic 127
Data, technical 210
Date 84
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Dehumidifying, air 142
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 90
Differential lock 127
Digital clock 84
Digital speed 84
Digital tachometer 84
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display EfficientDynamics 86
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display in windshield 93
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 99
Displays, cleaning 207
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 196 Distance control, refer to
PDC 131
Distance to destination 90
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 73
Drivelogic 75
Drive mode 74
Drive-off assistant 123
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 125
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Dynamics Control 77
Driving instructions, break- in 162
Driving notes, general 163
Driving on racetracks 161
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 75
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 123
Driving tips 163
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic driving systems 86
Dynamic driving, system states 86
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 125
E EfficientDynamics 86
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79 Electronic oil measure‐
ment 187
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 125
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 85
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 185
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 185
Engine coolant 190
Engine oil 187
Engine oil, adding 188
Engine oil additives 188
Engine oil change 189
Engine oil filler neck 188
Engine oil temperature 83
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 189
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 189
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 199
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 83
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 204
Equipment, interior 147 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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Maintenance system,BMW 191
Make-up mirror 149
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 141
Manual air flow 141
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 78
Marking on approved tires 180
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 142
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
M carbon ceramic brake 160
M Compound brake 160
M differential, active 127
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 73
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 77
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Measure, units of 93 Medical kit 199
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 86
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 143
Minimum tread, tires 179
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Mobility System 181
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 94
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 180
Night Vision 114
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 114
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Object detection, see Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 174
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 89
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
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 142
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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