2018 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Steptronic
transmission
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
Press button to:
'xEngage R.'xShift out of P.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Engage selector lever position P or R only when
the vehicle is stationary.
Engaging
D,
R
and
N
'xNeutral N.'xDrive mode D.'xReverse R.
The selector lever returns to the center position
in each case.
Engaging
P
Press button P.
Steptronic
transmission,
Sport
and
manual
mode
Sport/manual
mode
Sport program:
Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D.
Manual mode:
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High
beams,
headlight
flasher,
turn
signal,
roadside
parking
light
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'xHigh beams, arrow 1.'xHeadlight flasher, arrow 2.
Turn
signal
'xOn: press the lever past the resistance point.'xOff: lightly tap the lever to the resistance point.'xTriple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.'xBrief signaling: press the lever to the resistj ance point and hold it there for as long as you
want the turn signal to flash.Roadside
parking
light
Illuminate the vehicle on one side.
'xOn: with the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistancepoint for approx. 2 seconds.'xOff: briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
Lights
and
lighting
Light
functions
SymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.Lights off.
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Washer/wiper
system
Switching
the
wipers
on/off
and
brief
wipe
Switching
on'xNormal wiper speed: tap up once.'xFast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
Brief
wipe
and
switching
off
Push wiper lever down.
'xBrief wipe: press down once.'xTo switch off normal wipe: press down once.'xTo switch off fast wipe: press down twice.Rain
sensor
Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Adjusting the sensitivity:
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning
the
windshield
and
headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
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Climate
control
Automatic
climate
control
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Air conditioning.Maximum cooling.AUTO program.Recirculated-air mode/AUC.Air flow, manual.Air distribution, manual.SYNC program.Defrost and defog window.Rear window defroster.Active seat ventilation.Seat heating.Infotainment
Radio
Control
elements
1Changing the entertainment source2CD/DVD drive3Eject CD/DVD4Change station/track5Programmable memory buttons6Sound output on/off, volume7Change waveband
Navigation
destination
entry Entering
a
destination
manually
1."Navigation"2."Enter address"
State/province
1.Select "State/Province" or the displayedstate/province.
Entering
the
address
The address can be entered via the house numj
ber, street, town/city or intersection.
Example: entering an address via the street
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The list is narrowed down further with eachentry.3."OK"4.Select the street from the list.5.Enter the town/city.6.Select the town/city as you would the street.
Starting
destination
guidance
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
If only the town/city was entered: destinationguidance is started to the town/city center.
Connecting
a
mobile
phone
Connecting
a
mobile
phone After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using iDrive, the steering wheel buttons and spoken inj
structions.
1."Settings"2."Connections"3."Bluetoothn"4."Add new device"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj played on the Control Display.5.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluej
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.7.You are prompted by the iDrive or mobile phone to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.Enter the passkey and confirm.
Or
Compare the control number on the Control
Display of the vehicle with the control number
on the display of the mobile phone. Confirmthe control number in the mobile phone and
on the Control Display.
"OK"8.Select the functions for which the mobile phone is to be used.9."OK"
The mobile phone is connected and will appear
at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Using
the
phone
Accepting
a
call Incoming call can be accepted via iDrive or the
button on the steering wheel.
Via
iDrive
"Accept"
Via
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel Press button.
Via
the
instrument
cluster
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
Dialing
a
number
1."Telephone"2."Dial number"3.Select the numbers individually.4. Select the symbol.
If connection is to be set up via telephone 2:
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Refueling
RefuelingFuel
cap
1.Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap toopen it.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without metj
allic additives.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can be found in the Owner's Manual.
Wheels
and
tires
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
The tire inflation pressure values can be found on the sign on the door pillar.
After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:'xAt least twice a month.'xBefore embarking on an extended trip.
Electronic
oil
measurement
Requirements Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or afj
ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 mij nutes.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3."Engine oil level"
Different messages appear on the display dejpending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to
these messages.
Adding
engine
oil
General
information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle
before engine oil is added.
Adding
Only add engine oil when the message is disj played in the instrument cluster.
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Observe the quantity to be added in the mesj
sage.
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Observe recommended engine oil types.
Providing
assistance
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown
assistance
Roadside
Assistance This service can be reached around the clock in
many countries.
Roadside
Assistance
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is disj played. If the mobile phone is paired, a conj
nection is established to Roadside Assisj
tance.Warning
triangle,
first-aid
kit
Warning
triangle
In the cargo area under a cover on the left.
First-aid
kit
In the insert of the rear seat backrest.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reguj larly and replace any expired items promptly.
ConnectedDriveConcierge
service
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers inforj
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Many
hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Conj
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
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TeleservicesTeleservices support communication with yourservice partner. Teleservices store information inthe vehicle on whether and when a service apjpointment is due. This information is transmittedto your dealer's service center prior to the servjice due date.
To check when your dealer's service center was
notified:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"Seite 32QUICK
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