2015 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE oil temperature

chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty.▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty.▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical informa‐
tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:
▷Operating mode of system components, fill
levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐
ing the stability control system.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is
used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this
data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐
pair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐
mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by the service personnel, in‐
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DisplaysVehicle 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.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   832Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   835Engine oil temperature   836Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  798Reset miles  84
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, refer to page 89.▷External temperature, refer to page 84.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 66.▷On-board computer, refer to page 89.▷Date, refer to page 84.▷Digital tachometer, refer to page 84.▷Energy recovery, refer to page 85.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 172.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds inthe red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
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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
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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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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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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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