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by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle
and that can be properly fixed in place.”
10. At page 169, under the heading: “Have
maintenance carried out,” the sentence
beginning, “The maintenance should be
carried out …” should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:   “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
11. At page 176, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
12. At page 180, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
13. At page 180, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
14. At page 184, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of
your vehicle and are determined by the
manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe
and are recommended by the manufacturer
of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow
chains is available from a service center.
15. At page 185, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
16. At page 189, under the heading: “Engine oil
change,” the text should be disregarded
and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have the oil
changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
17. At page 191, under the heading: “Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second
paragraph should be disregarded and the
following text read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you have maintenance and
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained personnel
that can perform maintenance and repair
work on your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and repair work
performed on your vehicle.
18. At page 196, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
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BMW M6 technologyVehicle features and options
This 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.
V8 high-performance engine The high-performance V8 engine gets a maxi‐
mum power of 412 kW, with Competition
Package 423 kW, from a displacement of
4.4 liters and a maximum torque of 680 Nm. With its spontaneous response behavior, a
speed range of wide utility results. The maxi‐ mum engine speed is 7,200 rpm and is elec‐
tronically controlled. Because of the high en‐
gine dynamics, the maximum engine speed
with the vehicle stationary is reduced.
Warm-up
During the engine warm-up phase, the
V8 high-performance engine has a somewhat
rougher running behavior because of the emis‐
sion controls.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the na‐
ture of the system.
For more information about the warm-up pro‐
cedure: Engine speed, refer to page 83, and
engine oil temperature, refer to page 83.
Compound brake
The high-performance braking system has
perforated compound brake discs.Because of particular structural characteristics,
there may be operation-related noises during
braking. However, this has no effect on per‐
formance, operational reliability and reliability
of the brake.
Correct brakingTo keep the brake system in optimum condi‐
tion, it is expedient to apply them at regular in‐
tervals corresponding to the vehicle character.
M carbon ceramic brake The high-performance braking system has
perforated carbon-ceramic brake disks and is
designed for use on racetracks.
Due to properties of the materials used, brak‐
ing may be associated with louder function
noises, particularly in wet conditions, just be‐
fore the vehicle comes to a stop. However, this
has no effect on the performance, operational
reliability and durability of the brake.
The effects of moisture and road salt, from us‐
ing a carwash or dew formation overnight e.g.,
may render the braking effect comparable to
that of a conventional braking system. This
may be perceived as reduced braking effect
and can be compensated for if needed by
pressing the brake pedal harder.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
carwash or wash tunnel, clean the brake discs
and brake calipers with a steam jet or high-
pressure washer as well, to prevent encrusta‐
tions and dirt buildups, caused by salt crystals,
e.g., if the car is immobile afterwards. The
cleaning effect of automatic carwashes or
wash tunnels is usually not adequate for this in
the area around the wheels.Seite 160Driving tipsBMW M6 technology160
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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles. This can impair the handling
characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.
StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Repairing a flat tire
Safety measures in case of a breakdown
Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away by set‐
ting the parking brake.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the
immediate area in a safe place, such as behind
a guardrail.
If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an ap‐
propriate distance.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regula‐
tions.◀
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.Seite 181Wheels and tiresMobility181
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 71, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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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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Error displays, see CheckControl 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 199
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 167
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 141
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 107
Flooding 164
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 151
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 164 For the roofliner, refer to All
around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 155
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front lights 193
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 50
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 197
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 147
Gasoline 174
Gear change 75
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 149
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 48
Glove compartment 154
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 148
Hazard warning flashers 198
Head airbags 101
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 193
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 55
Head-up Display 93
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 94
Head-up display, standard view 94
Heavy cargo, stowing 167
Height, seats 50
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 98
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Higher speed range 165
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 156
Homepage 6
Hood 185
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 93
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Seats 50
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever 73
Selector lever position 73
Sensors, care 207
Sequential mode 74
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 127
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 123
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shift point indicator 95
Shoulder support 52
Side airbags 101
Side View 136
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 50
Size 210
Ski bag 152
Smallest turning radius 210
Smoker's package 149
Snow chains 184
Socket 150
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 192
SOS button 198
Spare fuse 197
Speaker lighting 100
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 90 Speed limit detection, on-
board computer 91
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 91
Stability control systems 123
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 105
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 127
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 154
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 154
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 207
Suitable engine oils 189
Summer tires, tread 179
Sun visor 149
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 83
Surround View 133
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 146
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 142 System states of dynamic
driving 86
T
Tachometer 83
Tail and brake lights 195
Tail lights 195
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 160
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine oil 83
Terminal, starting aid 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 114
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 151
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt glass roof 48
Tilt, seats 50
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 180
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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