2016 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE coolant temperature

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 194.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the 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‐
ture: the pointer is in the
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 218.
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.
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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
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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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Object detection, see NightVision 125
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 196
Odometer 91
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 215
Oil, adding 216
Oil additives 216
Oil change 217
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 216
Oil types, alternative 217
Oil types, approved 217
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 96
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 222
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 40
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 165
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 91
P Paint, vehicle 233
Parallel parking assistant 159
Park Distance Control PDC 151 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 182
Parking aid, refer to PDC 151
Parking assistant 159
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 73
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 63
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 151
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 125
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 123
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 198
Pressure warning FTM, tires 114
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 218
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear axle steering 138
Rear lights 224
Rearview camera 153
Rearview mirror 63
Rear window defroster 165
Recirculated-air mode 165
Recommended fuel grade 196
Recommended tire brands 207
Refueling 194
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 168
Remote control, univer‐ sal 170
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 222
Replacing parts 222
Replacing wheels/tires 206
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 145
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 142
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 149
Reserve warning, refer to Range 92
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Retaining straps, securing cargo 184
Retreaded tires 207
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Roadside parking lights 103 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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