2017 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE lock

Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 72.4.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.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
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:
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
Vehicle care products BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health. There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
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 vehicle 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.
Matte finish
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish. These are availa‐
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▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g., for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
ATTENTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber
cloth.◀
ATTENTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Head-up Display:
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term vehicle storage When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function 141
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 128
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC 141
Active Protection 130
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additional information, iDrive 22
Additives, oil 222
Adjusting, steering wheel 60
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 240
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 163
Air distribution, manual 164 Air flow, automatic climate
control 164
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 166
Air pressure, tires 202
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior mir‐ ror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 211
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 222
Animal detection, see Night Vision 123
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, see DSC 133
Anti-theft protection, vehi‐ cle 38
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 247
Armrest, see Front center armrest 178
Armrest, see Rear center armrest 178
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 171
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 234
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 130 AUTO H button 71
AUTO H button, see Auto‐ matic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 239
Automatic cruise control with Stop&Go function 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 107
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 68
AUX-IN port, general informa‐ tion 173
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 247
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 234
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 231 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 35
Battery, vehicle 231
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 236
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cup holder 179
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 179
Brake assistant 133
Brake assistant, adaptive 133
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 130
Brake lights, adaptive 130
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 130
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, information 186
Breakdown assis‐ tance 233, 234
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement, front 228
Bulb replacement, rear 230
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 235 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 242
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, see Cup holder 179
Car battery 231
Care, displays 242
Care, vehicle 240
Cargo 188
Cargo area, enlarging 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 242
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 231 Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 220
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint system 62
Child restraint systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 241
Cigarette lighter 171
Cleaning displays 242
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 90
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 179
Coasting 194
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 194
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 194
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73
Combination switch, see Wiper system 73
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
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COMFORT program, DrivingDynamics Control 139
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 165
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 187
Condition Based Service CBS 226
Configure driving mode 140
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Container for washer fluid 76
Continued driving with a flat tire 110 , 113
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 133
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 224
Coolant level 224
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 163
Cooling, maximum 163
Cooling system 224
Cornering light 102
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 171
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 147
Cruise control, active with Stop&Go function 141
Cruise control with distance control, see active cruise
control, ACC 141 Cruise control without dis‐
tance control, see cruise
control 147
Cruising range 90
Cup holder 179
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 210
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 246
Date 90
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 165
Dehumidifying, air 163
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Digital clock 90
Dimensions 246
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior mirror 60
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 104
Displays 82
Displays, cleaning 242
Disposal, coolant 225
Disposal, vehicle battery 232
Distance control, see PDC 150
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 41 Downhill control 135
Drive mode 137
Drive-off assistant 133
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 133
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 114
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 114
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 137
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving notes, general 184
Driving on racetracks 187
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 133
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Drive 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 133
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 134
E
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO displays 83
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
EfficientDynamics 193
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, see DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 233
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 234
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 217
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 217
Engine coolant 224
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, suitable 222
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, see Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 60
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 169 Error displays, see Check
Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 210
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 46
Fan, see Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First-aid kit 234
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 212
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 112
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-away position, wiper 75
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 174
Foot brake 186
For the roofliner, see All around the interior mirror 17
Front airbags 105
Front center armrest 178 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 118
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 230
Front fog lights 103
Front lights 228
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107
Front seats 51
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 200
Fuel cap 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 95
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 232
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 200
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 171
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 49
Glove compartment 177
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 97
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H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 233
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 135
Head airbags 105
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 73
Headlight glass 229
Headlights 228
Headlights, care 240
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 242
Heavy cargo, stowing 189
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 246
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 73
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 135
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 133
Holder for beverages 179
Homepage 6
Hood 217
Horn 14
Hotel function, tailgate 42
Hot exhaust system 185
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 185 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 208
Identification number, see Ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 66
Ignition on 66
Indication of a flat tire 109 , 112
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 164
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 202
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, see On-Board computer 94
Information 6
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 137
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 81
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 104
Integral Active Steering 137
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent emergency
call 233
Intelligent Safety 114
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lights 104
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 38
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 60
Interior motion sensor 46
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 91
Interval mode 74
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 231
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 235
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 42
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 106
L Label on recommended tires 211
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 128
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Lamp replacement, rear 230
Lane departure warning 126
Lane margin, warning 126
Language on Control Dis‐ play 97
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 189
LATCH child restraint fixing system 64
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 241
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 229
LED light 229
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 229
Length, vehicle 246
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 230
Light 100
Light-alloy wheels, care 241
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Lighting 100
Lighting, speaker 104
Lights and bulbs 228
Light switch 100
Load 189
Loading 188
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 44
Locking via tailgate 41
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 103 Lower back support 52
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 226
Maintenance require‐ ments 226
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91
Maintenance system, BMW 226
Make-up mirror 171
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Manual air distribution 164
Manual air flow 164
Manual brake, see Parking brake 70
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153
Manual operation, Side View 156
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking, run-flat tires 212
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 211
Measurement, units of 97
Medical kit 234
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 193 Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, see iDrive operating concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 209
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 229
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 63
Multifunctional instrument display 82
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 241
New wheels and tires 210
Night Vision 123
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 123
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 227
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