2016 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE brake

LED front fog lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. Contact your service center in the
event of a malfunction.
Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 222.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lights in the trunk lid
Access to the lights
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 222.
24-watt bulb, HP24W.
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 222.
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 74.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
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Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 134
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 166
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 130
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 142
Active Protection 132
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 58
Active Steering, integral 138
Adaptive brake assistant 134
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 132
Adaptive drive 137
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 216
Adjusting, steering wheel 65
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 233
Airbags 107
Airbags, indicator/warning light 108
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 165
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 165
Air distribution, manual 164
Air flow, automatic climate control 164
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 167 Air pressure, tires 198
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 207
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 217
Animal detection, see Night Vision 125
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 134
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 217
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 176
Arrival time 97
Ashtray 172
Assistance when driving off 134
Attentiveness assistant 132
AUTO H button 73
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 73
AUTO intensity 164
Automatic car wash 232
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Automatic Curb Monitor 63 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 109
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 103
Automatic Hold 73
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 165
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
AUTO program, intensity 164
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 96
Average speed 96
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 57
Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 57
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 228
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 230
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 169
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 225
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 177 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 220
Bonus range, ECO PRO 187
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 177
Brake assistant 134
Brake assistant, adaptive 134
Brake discs, break-in 180
Brake force display 132
Brake lights, adaptive 132
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 132
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Brake pads, break-in 180
Braking, hints 181
Breakdown assistance 227
Break-in 180
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 99
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Button, RES 145
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 229
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 236 Camera, rearview cam‐
era 154
Camera, Side View 156
Camera, Top View 158
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 177
Car battery 225
Car care products 233
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 233
Cargo 183
Cargo area partition 50
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 177
Cargo, securing 184
Cargo straps, securing cargo 184
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 232
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 181
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 220
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
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 222
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 206
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 87
Checking the engine oil level electronically 215
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 215
Children, seating position 66 Children, transporting
safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 68
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 163
Climate control wind‐ shield 181
Clock 92
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 176
Coasting 189
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 189
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 189
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 76
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Compressor 208
Computer, refer to On-board computer 96
Condensation on win‐ dows 165
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 182
Condition Based Service CBS 220
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Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 113 , 116
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 98
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 134
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 48
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 164
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 164
Convertible top 48
Convertible top, care 234
Convertible top, cargo area partition 50
Convertible top, emergency operation 50
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 110
Convertible top tool 50
Coolant 218
Coolant level 218
Coolant temperature 91
Cooling function 165
Cooling, maximum 165
Cooling system 218
Cornering light 103
Corrosion on brake discs 182
Cosmetic mirror 172
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 149 Cruise control, active with
Stop & Go 142
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 142
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 177
Current fuel consumption 92
D
Damage, tires 206
Damping control, dy‐ namic 137
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 103
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 165
Dehumidifying, air 165
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 64
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 64
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 99
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays 84
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 219
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, refer to PDC 151
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 40
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 41
Downhill control 136
Drive-off assistant 134
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 134
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 180
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 180
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 134
Driving tips 180
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 135
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Drive 137
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 135
E ECO PRO 186
ECO PRO, bonus range 187
ECO PRO display 186
ECO PRO displays 85
ECO PRO driving mode 186
ECO PRO mode 186
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 188
EfficientDynamics 188
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 215 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 50
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 194
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 81
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 92
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 213
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 213
Engine coolant 218
Engine idling when driving, coasting 189
Engine oil 215
Engine oil, adding 216
Engine oil additives 216
Engine oil change 217
Engine oil filler neck 216
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 217
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 217
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91 Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐
sistance, steering wheel 65
Entering a car wash 232
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 206
Exhaust system 181
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 64
Exterior mirrors 63
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 184
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 216
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 181
Floor carpet, care 235
Floor mats, care 235
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 181
Front airbags 107
Front center armrest 176 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 118
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 120
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front lights 222
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 56
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 114
Fuel 196
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 96
Fuel filler flap 194
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 194
Fuel quality 196
Fuel recommendation 196
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 196
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 79
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 180
Glare shield 172
Glove compartment 175
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
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Lashing eyes, securingcargo 184
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 68
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 224
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LED light 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 223
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 224
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 103
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 223
Lighting 102
Lighting, speaker 106
Lights 102
Lights and bulbs 222
Light switch 102
Load 184
Loading 183
Lock, door 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 40
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 102
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 104
Lower back support 57
Lumbar support 57
M
Maintenance 220 Maintenance require‐
ments 220
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 93
Maintenance system, BMW 220
Make-up mirror 172
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 87
Manual air distribution 164
Manual air flow 164
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 80
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 63
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 194
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 152
Manual operation, rearview camera 154
Manual operation, Side View 156
Manual operation, Top View 158
Marking on approved tires 207
Marking, run-flat tires 208
Massage seat, front 58
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 165
Maximum speed, display 94
Maximum speed, winter tires 207
Measure, units of 99
Medical kit 228
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 62
Menu, EfficientDynamics 188
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 95 Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 87
Microfilter 166
Minimum tread, tires 206
Mirror 63
Mirror memory 62
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 181
Mobility System 208
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 223
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 66
Multifunctional instrument display 84
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 60
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 235
New wheels and tires 206
Night Vision 125
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 125
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 230
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 221
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 221 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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