2017 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE fuel type

▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 85.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 90.▷Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 90.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 137.▷Service requirements, refer to page 91.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 92.▷Time, refer to page 90.
Multifunctional instrument display
The concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of the display type can be deactivated
via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge   892Indicator/warning lights   853Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer  89
Selection lists   93
ECO PRO displays   1916Engine oil temperature   89Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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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
onboard computer.
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 button on 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.
Time of arrival The 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
Further information, see chapter Speed limit
detection.
Trip onboard computer
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.▷"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 onboard 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 onboard computer or trip onboard
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"Seite 95DisplaysControls95
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FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel recommendation General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter helps make a cold start easier, for exam‐
ple.
Information ATTENTION
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, e.g., poor engine start-up be‐
havior, poor handling and/or poor performance.
There is a risk of damage to property. In case
of engine problems, switch gas stations or use
a brand name fuel with a higher octane rat‐
ing.◀
Gasoline
General information For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Information ATTENTION
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the
catalytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
refuel or add the following in the case of gaso‐
line engines:▷Leaded gasoline.▷Metallic additives, e.g., manganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.◀
ATTENTION
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. There is a risk of damage
to property. Do not use a fuel with a higher
ethanol percentage than recommended or one
with other types of alcohol, e.g., M5 to M100.◀
ATTENTION
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is a risk of
damage to property. Do not fill with fuel that
does not comply with the minimum quality.◀
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Engine oilVehicle features and options
This 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.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:▷Sporty driving style.▷Break-in of the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷With use of engine oil types that are classi‐
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display.▷Detailed measurement.Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
About iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
ATTENTION
Too low of an engine oil level causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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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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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
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 247 Seite 253Everything from A to ZReference253
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Object detection, see NightVision 123
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 154
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 201
Odometer 89
Office, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 222
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 221
Oil types, alternative 222
Oil types, suitable 222
Old batteries, disposal 232
Onboard computer 94
Onboard computer, see On‐ board computer 94
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 228
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 164
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 89
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 240
Parallel parking assistant 158 Park Distance Control
PDC 150
Parked-car ventilation 167
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 187
Parking aid, see PDC 150
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 70
Parking lights 100
Parking with Automatic Hold 71
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 123
Personal Profile 36
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 37
Person warning with City light braking function 121
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 241
PostCrash 132
Power failure 232
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 46
Prescribed engine oil types 222
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 202
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 50 Protective function, win‐
dows 47
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Racetrack operation 187
Radiator fluid 224
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Rain sensor 74
Ratchet straps, securing cargo 189
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 165
Rear axle steering 137
Rear center armrest 178
Rear lights 230
Rearview camera 152
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window defroster 165
Recirculated-air mode 164
Recommended fuel grade 201
Recommended tire brands 211
Refueling 198
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 169
Replacement fuse 232
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 228
Replacing parts 228
Replacing wheels/tires 210
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button 144 Seite 256ReferenceEverything from A to Z256
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