2015 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE winter tires

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
Seite 179Wheels and tiresMobility179
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 258 - II/15

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
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 258 - II/15

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.◀
Seite 204MobilityCare204
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 258 - II/15

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
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 258 - II/15

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
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 258 - II/15