2015 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE trip computer

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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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 190.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 92.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 92.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting the unit
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.
Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Time of arrivalThe estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 88, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Top View 137
Total vehicle weight 210
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202
Tow-starting 201
Tow truck 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 78
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 91
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 84
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 201
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 135
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 93
Universal remote control 147 Unlocking/locking via door
lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 154
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 160
Vanity mirror 149
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 196
Vehicle, break-in 162
Vehicle care 205
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 205
Vehicle storage 207
Vehicle wash 204
Ventilation 145
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 145
Venting, see ventilation 145
Vent, see ventilation 145
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80 Warning triangle 199
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 72
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 204
Water on roads 164
Weights 210
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 96
Wheel base, vehicle 210
Wheel cleaner 206
Wheels, changing 180
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Width, vehicle 210
Window defroster, rear 142
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 163
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 70
Windshield wiper 70
Winter storage, care 207
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 179
Wiper 70
Wiper blades, replacing 193
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wiper system 70
Wood, care 206
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 193 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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