2015 BMW M6 GRAN 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 185Engine compartmentMobility185
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When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
Note
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in a compartment on
the right side in the trunk. Raise the cover to
remove it.
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.
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PreparationBodywork contact between vehicles
Make 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 cables1.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
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
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.
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Note: 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 199. 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 64, 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 203Breakdown assistanceMobility203
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Brake assistant 123
Brake discs, break-in 162
Brake force display 120
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 120
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Brake pads, break-in 162
Braking, hints 164
Breakdown assistance 198
Break-in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 193
Bulb replacement, rear 195
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 138
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 156
Car battery 196
Carbon ceramic brake M 160
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 166
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 157 Cargo, securing 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 167
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 163
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
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 160
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 187
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child safety locks 63
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 149 Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 140
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 163
Climate control wind‐ shield 163
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 156
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 160
Compressor 181
Computer, refer to On-board computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 142
Cooling, maximum 142
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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
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 84
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 105 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 80
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 80
Individual air distribution 141
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 123
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 176
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 99
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 198
Intelligent Safety 108 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 141
Interior equipment 147
Interior lights 99
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
Interval mode 71
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196
Jump-starting 199
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 102
L Lamp replacement, front 193
Lamp replacement, rear 195
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 93
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 167
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 206 LED headlights, bulb replace‐
ment 194
LED light 194
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Length, vehicle 210
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light control 97
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighting 96
Lighting, speaker 100
Lights 96
Lights and bulbs 193
Light switch 96
Load 167
Loading 166
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 96
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Lower back support 51
Low Speed Assistant 74
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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