2015 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe - Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference
Guide for the vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®
THE BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 633 - © 07/2014 BMW AG

Contents
Your BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe at a glance
Welcome on board 4 Opening and closing 44 Breakdown assistance

Your BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe offers you a
wide range of equipment to make driving an 7 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 45 Service and maintenance
enjoyable experience.
11 Safety 46 24/7 Access
This Quick Reference Guide informs you about
the most important basic functions of your 12 Displays and controls 48 Appendix
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
For safety reasons, please read the integrated 22 Driving
Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline 28 Radio/CD/Multimedia
of the printed or integrated Owner's Manual are
located in the appendix of this Quick Reference 30 iDrive
Guide.
35 Integrated Owner's Manual
BMW hopes you get off to a good start and that
you enjoy your BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. 36 Navigation
38 Entertainment
This Quick Reference Guide also describes and 40 Communication

depicts equipment that may not be contained
in your vehicle because of the selected special 42 Refueling
equipment or market-specific version.

4 Opening and closing
Remote control
Unlocking Convenient opening

Press and hold the Unlock button to open the side
windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking.
Locking
Opening the trunk lid

Press the button on the remote control for approx. Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay
1 second. feature
Briefly press the remote control button.
Panic mode
Tip Press the button on the remote control for at least
Depending on the equipment and the coun- 3 seconds to set off the alarm system.
try variant, it is possible to set whether the Switch off by pressing any button.
doors are also unlocked when the trunk lid is
opened.

Opening and closing 5
Personal Profile and Comfort Access
Personal Profile Comfort Access

Individual settings in the vehicle are saved in per- The Comfort Access system allows you to gain
sonal profiles. Every remote control is assigned a access to the vehicle and start the engine without
profile. Three personal profiles and a guest profile pressing the remote control. The remote control
can be created. is automatically detected in the immediate vicin-
Changes to the settings are automatically saved ity or inside the vehicle.
in the profile currently activated.
During unlocking, the profile stored for the
remote control is activated.
Your personal settings will be recognized and Locking
called up again even if the vehicle has been Press the door handle surface for approx. 1
operated in the meantime with another remote second with your finger, without grasping the
control. door handle.
Only one remote control should be used per
person. Convenient closing
For example, the following settings can be stored Press the door handle surface with your finger
in a profile: and keep it there, without grasping the door
--Driver's seat position. handle.
--Steering wheel position. In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
--Exterior mirror position. sunroof are closed and the exterior mirrors folded
in.
Unlocking
Completely grasp the handle of a vehicle door.

6 Opening and closing
Trunk lid
Opening the trunk lid from the outside Closing the trunk lid from the outside Closing the trunk lid from the outside
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
make it easier to pull down the lid. When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 7
Electrically adjustable seat
Active seat Backrest tilt

High head restraint
Shoulder support
Backrest width
Thigh support
Forward/back Lumbar support

Height
Seat tilt

8 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Mirrors
Mirror adjustment
Folding the mirrors in and out
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Activate Automatic Curb Monitor

1. Slide the mirror changeover switch to the
driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can
be stored and retrieved per profile. The backrest
width and lumbar support settings are not stored.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
3. Press the button. The LED in the button
lights up.
4. Press the desired 1 or 2 button as long as the
Memory buttons LED is lit up. The LED goes out.
5. Press memory button 1 or 2 to call up the
position.The corresponding seat position is
performed automatically.
SET button

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 9
Universal Garage Door Opener
The concept With alternating-code radio systems

After programming, elements such as a garage For systems with an alternating-code system, the
door or lighting system can be operated using Universal Garage Door Opener and the system
one of the buttons on the interior rear view mirror. also have to be synchronized.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
Programming controlled device.
1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Program the relevant button on the interior
2. Press the two outer memory buttons 1 and 3 rearview mirror as described.
for approx. 20 seconds until the LED flashes. 3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system on the system being programmed. You have
to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
from the buttons on the interior rearview 4. Press the programmed memory button
mirror. The required distance depends on the of the Universal Garage Door Opener for
manual transmitter. approx. 3 seconds. If necessary, repeat this
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button work step up to three times in order to finish
of the desired function on the hand-held synchronization.
transmitter and the button to be programmed
on the interior rearview mirror. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror will begin flashing
slowly.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. If the LED is flashing
faster, this indicates that the button on the in-
terior rearview mirror has been programmed.
Note the additional information contained in

the integrated Owner's Manual for Vehicle.

10 Seat, mirrors, and steering wheel
Steering wheel
Electric steering wheel adjustment

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four direc-
tions.
Steering wheel heating

Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up when the steer-
ing wheel heating is switched on.

Safety 11
Transporting children safely
Locking the rear doors LATCH child restraint fixing system Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Move the safety lever in the rear doors to the To install and use the LATCH child restraint fixing The lower anchors may be used to attach the
downward position. The respective door can only systems, observe the operating and safety infor- CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
be opened from the outside. mation from the system manufacturer; otherwise, and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is
the level of protection may be reduced. restrained by the internal harnesses. Before install-
ing the LATCH child restraint system, pull the belt
away from the child seat fastening area.
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors are prop-
erly engaged and that the child restraint system is
resting snugly against the backrest.
Firmly press the installation guide into the gap be-
tween the seat upholstery and backrest. Continue
to press until the two funnel-shaped guides snap
into place in the LATCH support brackets. The in-
stallation guide can be removed simply by pulling.
Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's door
if children are being transported in
the rear. This locks various functions
so that they cannot be operated from
the rear.
Refer to the following section in the Owner's

Manual: Transporting children safely.

12 Displays and controls
Steering wheel
Reducing the distance
Storing the speed
Rocker switch for cruise control
Retrieving the speed
Switching cruise control on/off, interrupting
Increasing the distance

Displays and controls 13
Steering wheel
Entertainment source
Increasing the volume
Thumbwheel for selection lists
Reducing the volume
Voice activation
Telephone

Around the steering wheel
Activating turn signals

Pressing beyond the resistance point.
Turn signal canceling/one-touch flashing

Press up to the point of resistance.
Signaling briefly
Press to the resistance point and hold there for as
long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High beams
Computer
High-beam Assistant
Headlamp flasher
Horn, entire surface

Around the steering wheel
Switching on the wipers

Normal wiping speed: press once.
Fast wiping speed: press twice.
Sensitivity of the rain sensor
Rain sensor
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Switching off the wipers

To switch off normal wipe: press once.
To switch off fast wipe: press twice.
Brief wipe
Press once.

Multifunctional instrument display
The concept
The instrument display is variable. If the Driving
Experience Switch is used to change programs,
the display mode adjusts to the respective
program. Changing of the display style can be
disabled on the Control Display.
Changing programs Displaying in the ECO PRO program Displaying in the SPORT, SPORT+ pro-
Press the button in the center These displays support a driving style that saves gram
console repeatedly until the desired on fuel consumption, with more prominent rep- These displays support a sporty driving style by
program appears in the tachometer or resentation of the efficiency display and various highlighting the tachometer, the transmission
instrument cluster. ECO PRO tips. displays and the speed.
Shift lights show the optimum point to shift. This

helps you achieve the best possible vehicle ac-
celeration during sporty driving.


Around the center console
Control Display
Hazard warning flashers
M W
B
Central locking
Radio/CD/Multimedia
Automatic climate control
Selector lever
Controller with buttons and touchpad

Display
Air volume, AUTO intensity, left

Residual heat MODE
FM/AM 1 2 3
Temperature, left
AUTO program, left
Air distribution, left
Active seat ventilation, left OFF
AUTO
Seat heating, left SYNC
SYNC program
The driver's settings are transferred to the front
passenger side/rear.
Rear window defroster
Air conditioning

Defrosting windows, removing condensa-

tion
Maximum cooling
4 5 6 7 8
Air volume, AUTO intensity, right
Temperature, right
Air distribution, right

MAX A/C OFF
AUTO
AUTO program, right
A M
A/C
Seat heating, right
Active seat ventilation, right
Automatic recirculated-air control

Recirculated-air mode

Ventilation
Lever for changing the air flow direction, left
Thumbwheel for continuous opening and

closing of the vents, left
Thumbwheel for adjusting the temperature

in the upper body region
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
This does not change the selected interior tem-
perature.

Ventilation
Lever for changing the air flow direction,

right
Thumbwheel for continuous opening and

closing of the vents, right

22 Driving
Start/Stop button
Ignition on/off Auto Start/Stop function Automatic engine start

Press the Start/Stop button; while doing this, do The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The The engine starts automatically under the following
not depress the brake pedal. system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g. conditions:
in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition By releasing the brake pedal.
Starting the engine remains switched on. When Automatic Hold is activated: press the ac-
Press the Start/Stop button while depressing the The engine starts again automatically for driving celerator pedal.
brake pedal. off.
A display in the instrument cluster indicates that
Activating the radio ready state the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the Deactivating/activating the system
Press the Start/Stop button while the engine is engine automatically. manually
running. Press the button.
Automatic engine stop --The LED lights up: the Auto Start/Stop
Switching theoff the
ignition
engineon/off The engine is switched off automatically during a function is deactivated.
Press
1. Engage
the Start/Stop
selector lever
button;
position
while P
doing
with this,
the do stop under the following conditions: --The LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop
notvehicle
depressstopped.
the brake pedal. --The selector lever is in selector lever position D. function is activated.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. --The brake pedal remains pressed while the
Starting
3. theparking
Apply the enginebrake. vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by
Press the Start/Stop button while depressing the Automatic Hold.
brake pedal. --The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's
door is closed.
Engine off/radio
If the engine ready state
is switched off and the ignition
Press the Start/Stop
is switched on, thebutton
systemwhile the engine is
automatically Even if driving away was not intended, the
running.
switches to the radio ready state when the deactivated engine could start up automati-
door is opened if the lights are switched off, cally under certain circumstances. Note the
or the daytime running lights are switched additional information contained in the inte-
on. grated Owner's Manual for Vehicle.

Driving 23
Automatic transmission with Steptronic/Parking brake
Engaging P Applying the parking brake

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The Pull the switch. The LED lights up.
drive wheels are blocked. An indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
Press button P. up red.
Releasing the parking brake

Press unlock button, in order to: With the ignition switched on:
--Engage R. Press the switch while the brake is depressed or
--Shift out of P. selector lever position P is engaged.The LED and
indicator lamp go out.
Engaging D, R, and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direc-
tion, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its Automatic Hold
center position. Automatically sets and releases the parking brake,
such as in stop-and-go traffic.
To activate Automatic Hold:

To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an Press the button.
automatic car wash, take the following steps: The LED and AUTO H lettering light up.
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N. H
To deactivate Automatic Hold:
3. Deactivate Automatic Hold. AU
TO
Press the button again.
4. Release the parking brake. The LED and AUTO H lettering go out.
5. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll as long as the ignition

remains switched on.

24 Driving
ECO PRO
The concept Bonus range Driving style

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on By using an optimized driving style, you can In the instrument cluster, a mark in the bar display
fuel consumption. For this purpose, the engine achieve a better cruising range. This may be indicates the current efficiency of the driving
control and comfort functions, e. g. the climate displayed as the bonus range in the instrument style.
control output, are adjusted. cluster. The efficiency of the driving style is shown by the
The bonus range is included in the range display. color of the bar:
After refueling, the bonus range is automatically --Blue display: efficient driving style as long as
reset. the mark moves within the blue range.
Activating ECO PRO --Gray display: adjust your driving style, for ex-
ample by lifting your foot off the accelerator.
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO appears in the instrument cluster.

Driving 25
ECO PRO
ECO PRO tips ECO PRO mode EfficientDynamics

ECO PRO speed warning
For efficient driving style, back off the
accelerator or delay accelerating to allow
ECO PRO climate control EfficientDynamics info
time to assess road conditions.
Coasting
Reduce the vehicle speed to the se-

ECO PRO potential
lected ECO PRO speed.
Configuring ECO PRO Displaying EfficientDynamics information

Change from M/S to D. Individual settings can be made. The currently active systems are displayed.
1. "Settings" "EfficientDynamics info"
2. "Driving mode" Vehicle-dependent systems are displayed:
3. "Configure ECO PRO" --Auto Start/Stop function.
4. Configure the program. --Energy recovery.
--Climate control.
--Coasting.
When coasting, the engine is automatically

disengaged from the transmission in selec-
tor lever position D under certain condi-
tions. The vehicle coasts in a fuel-saving
manner. Selector lever position D remains
engaged.

26 Driving
Lamps
Parking lamps
Daytime running lights
Lamps off
Daytime running lights
Depending on the equipment version:

--Automatic headlamp control
--Adaptive Light Control
--High-beam Assistant
--Welcome lamps
--Daytime running lights
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
Depending on the equipment version:

--Low beams
--Welcome lamps
--High-beam Assistant
Instrument lighting

Driving 27
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC Dynamic Damping Control Operating the programs
DSC prevents traction loss in the drive wheels This system reduces undesirable vehicle motion
when driving away and accelerating. when using a dynamic driving style or traveling DSC OFF
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions, on uneven road surfaces. This enhances driving TRACTION
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. dynamics and comfort as required for the road
Subject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the surface and driving style.
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine The system offers different programs. They can be
speed and by applying the brakes at individual selected using the Driving Experience Switch. SPORT+
wheels. SPORT
Driving Experience Switch COMFORT
Dynamic Traction Control DTC The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to COMFORT+
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For ECO PRO
forward momentum is optimized. The system en- this purpose, various programs are available for
sures maximum forward momentum under special selection that are activated via the two buttons of
road conditions, such as unplowed snowy roads or the Driving Experience Switch and the DSC OFF
loose road surfaces, but driving stability is limited. button.
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC pro-
vides maximum traction. Driving stability is limited
during acceleration and when cornering.


28 Radio/CD/Multimedia
Controls
Switching sound output on/off

Press the knob.
Setting the volume

Turn the knob.
MODE
FM/AM 1 2 3
Changing the entertainment source
Radio
CD/DVD
Music collection
External devices AUTO
OFF
Changing the radio station waveband AUTO
SYNC

Radio/CD/Multimedia 29
Controls
CD/DVD drive
Ejecting the CD/DVD
Changing the station/track

4 5 6 7 8
Programmable memory buttons

iDrive functions can be stored by prolonged press-
AUTO ing on the programmable memory buttons and
called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation
destinations, telephone numbers, and shortcuts in
the menu.
MAX A/C OFF
Touching the buttons displays the stored function
on the Control Display.
AUTO
A M
A/C

30 iDrive
Controller
Controller with buttons and touchpad

iDrive 31
Controller/Control Display
Highlighting the menu item Turn the controller until the desired menu item is Main menu
highlighted. Multimedia
Telephone
Navigation
Office
ConnectedDrive
Vehicle Info
Settings
Opening the menu item Press the controller. Radio
AM
Satellite radio
Presets
Tone
Changing between panels Move the controller. FM
93.1
94.7 WFME
Tip 93.3 Musica
After a menu item such as "Radio" is
97.1 and R&B
selected, a new panel is displayed. Panels
are individual menu pages on the Control
Display. Panels can overlap.

32 iDrive
Buttons on the controller/touchpad
Opening the menus Touchpad Moving the interactive map or webpages
Press the button on the control- Some iDrive functions can be

ler. operated using the touchpad on Swipe with the finger in the ap-
the controller. propriate direction.
For example, characters can be
entered in the same manner
as they appear on the Control
Display.
The BACK button Zooming in/zooming out on interactive

maps or webpages
Displays the previous panel.
Draw your fingers together or
push them apart.
The OPTION button Displaying a menu or opening a link in the

web
Open the "Options" menu.
Tap on it once.


iDrive 33
Programmable memory buttons
Navigation
Multimedia
Telephone
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Navigation
Office
ConnectedDrive
Vehicle Info
Settings
The concept Saving a function Displaying memory button assignments

MAX
iDrive functions can be stored on the program- 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive. Use a finger to touch the buttons.
mable
AUTO memory buttons and called up directly, 2. Press the desiredAUTO
button for longer than The button assignment is displayed at the top
e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, tele- A 2 seconds. edge of the screen.
ALL
phone numbers, and jumps into the menu. To display short information: touch the button.
Executing a function To display detailed information: touch the button
Press the button. for an extended period.
The function is executed immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Tip
The content of the integrated Owner's
Manual can also be saved on the program-
mable memory buttons.

34 iDrive
Split screen/voice activation system
Options Main menu Radio

Multimedia
Turn off control display AM
Telephone Satellite radio
Navigation Presets
Office
Tone
ConnectedDrive
Vehicle Info
Settings
Divided screen view, split screen Voice activation system 4. Say >F M menu<.
Additional information, such as information from The voice activation system can be used to oper- The list of available radio stations is displayed.
the computer, can be displayed on the right side ate functions by means of spoken commands.
of the split screen. In the divided screen view, the Most menu items that are displayed on the Con- Having the possible commands read aloud
so-called split screen, this information remains trol Display can be voice-activated. 1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
visible even when you change to another menu. 2. Say >Voice commands<.
Example: opening the FM waveband
Switching the split screen view on and off 1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
1. Press the button. 2. Wait for the signal.
2. "Split screen". 3. Say >Radio menu<.
Tip
The functions can also be opened directly
using so-called short commands, such as
>Map perspective<.
To give these commands, speak without
hesitation, loudly, and clearly. Avoid back-
ground noise such as that caused by open
windows.

Integrated Owner's Manual 35
Operation via iDrive
Vehicle Info Options

Quick reference Turn off control display
Search by pictures 93.1
Store station
Onboard info Station info
Trip computer FM
Vehicle status
Integrated Owner's Manual Getting Help feature via iDrive The BACK and OPTION buttons can be used to
The vehicle comes with an integrated Owner's The integrated Owner's Manual for the currently switch between the integrated Owner's Manual
Manual, which contains all of the informa- selected function can be displayed. and the currently selected menu. This is particu-
tion necessary for you to make the best use of 1. Press the button. larly helpful for functions with multiple operating
your vehicle. For safety reasons, the integrated 2. "Display Owner‘s Manual" steps
Owner's Manual is only displayed when the
vehicle is stationary. Printed Owner's Manual
A printed Owner's Manual is contained in the
Selecting the components vehicle document portfolio in the glove compart-
1. Press the button. ment or in the trunk.
2. Turn the controller: call up "Vehicle Info".
3. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired section:
--"Quick reference"
--"Search by pictures"
--"Owner‘s Manual" Tip
Complex principles are explained quickly in
videos in the integrated Owner's Manual.

36 Navigation
Entering a destination
Navigation
Last destinations 3
Points of Interest ABBINGTON LN
Address book TRENTON
Map
Stored trips
Route information
Entering the address 3. Select "State/Province" or the displayed Ending destination guidance
The address can be entered by way of the build- state or province. 1. "Navigation"
ing number, the street, and the town or cross- 4. "City/Postal code" 2. "Map"
roads location. 5. Enter the town/city. 3. "Guidance"
Example: entering the address by way of the 6. "OK" 4. "Stop guidance"
town 7. Select the town from the list.
1. "Navigation" 8. Enter the street as needed.
2. "Enter address" 9. Enter the street as you would the town.
10. Enter the building number as needed.
11. "OK"
12. Select the building number or range of build-
ing numbers from the list.
13. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
Tip
Destination entry can be operated using the
voice activation system. Town/city, street,
and building number can also be spoken in
one command.

Navigation 37
Points of interest/map view
Navigation
Enter address
Last destinations
Address book
Map
Stored trips
Route information
Searching for points of interest Setting the map view

Selection of points of interest, such as filling sta- Various types of map views may be set.
tions or tourist attractions. 1. "Navigation"
1. "Navigation" 2. "Map"
2. "Points of Interest" 3. "Map views"
3. Select the type of search:
- "Online search" Displaying additional information
- "Keyword search" 1. "Navigation"
- "Category search" 2. "Map"
- Search via the most frequently used special 3. "Map content"
destination categories. 4. For example, "Perspective view in 3D"
4. Enter the keyword or select in which town the Prominent areas present within the navigation
special destinations are to be searched for. data are displayed in 3D on the map.
5. Enter the search term or select a category.
A list of the points of interest is displayed.

38 Entertainment
Tone/Radio
Tone Radio FM
Manual
Bass AM 93.1
Balance Satellite radio 94.7 WFME
Fader Presets
Equalizer Tone 97.1 and R&B
Surround
Volume settings
Adjusting the tone Selecting a station 3. "FM stations", "AM stations"

1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" 1. "Radio" 4. Select the desired station.
2. "Tone" 2. "FM" or "AM" The selected station is stored for the remote
3. Select the desired tone settings. The station played last is played and dis- control currently in use.
4. To adjust: turn the controller. played.
5. To store: press the controller.
Tip
The radio stations can be stored on the
programmable memory buttons 1–8. Use
the iDrive to select the radio station and
hold the desired button down for several
seconds.

Entertainment 39
Music collection
CD/DVD Audio CD
1 Brothers in arms Store CD

2 CD-Rom
3 Mezzanine
4 Reload
5 Beautiful
6 Black Market Music
Storing from a CD/DVD 5. "Store CD" USB interface for data transfer
Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices The music collection is displayed and the first Connection for importing and exporting data on
can be stored in the music collection on a hard track is played. During storage, the tracks are USB devices, e.g.:
disc in the vehicle and played from there. played in sequence. --Personal Profile settings.
1. Insert the CD or DVD in the CD/DVD player. Observe the following during the storage pro- --Music collection.
2. "Multimedia" cess:
3. "CD/DVD" Do not switch to the CD/DVD drive and do not
4. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD drive as
player. this will interrupt the storage process.
Tip
Other audio sources can be activated with- Tip
out interrupting the storage process. Tracks Additional information can be found in the
from the current CD/DVD that have already Owner's Manual on navigation, entertain-
been stored can be called up. ment, and communication.

40 Communication
Telephone
Connections Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®
Headphones
Paired:
Handy 1
Handy 2
(Empty)
(Empty)
Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle 9. "Add new device" 12. Enter and confirm the same passkey on the
1. Switch on the ignition. The vehicle's Bluetooth name appears on mobile phone and via the iDrive.
2. Activate Bluetooth on the vehicle and the the Control Display. or
mobile phone. 10. Perform additional steps on the mobile Compare the control number on the Control
3. If necessary, adjust the mobile phone accord- phone, such as searching for the Bluetooth Display with the control number on the
ing to the Bluetooth presettings, e.g. connec- device. mobile phone display. Confirm the control
tion without confirmation or visibility. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle also ap- number on the mobile phone and on the
4. If necessary, deactivate Bluetooth audio. pears on the mobile phone display. Control Display.
5. If necessary, define a 4 to 16-digit number as 11. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on "OK"
the Bluetooth passkey. This is only required the mobile phone display.
for the one-time pairing procedure.
6. "Settings"
7. "Connections" Tip
8. "Bluetooth®" Please ask your BMW center which mobile
phones with a Bluetooth interface are sup-
ported. You can obtain additional informa-
tion on the Internet at:
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth

Communication 41
Telephone
Function 0049 Phone book

Keyword search
Functions of the device : Angi
+49891234567 von Handy 1
Telephone 2 Christoph
Audio Dr. Tom
OK Inga
B Office
A C
13. Select the functions for which the mobile Dialing a number Dialing a number from the phone book
phone is to be used. 1. "Telephone" 1. "Telephone"
14. "OK" 2. "Dial number" 2. "Phone book"
The mobile phone is connected and displayed at 3. Select the digits individually. 3. Select the desired entry.
the top of the mobile phone list. 4. Select this symbol.
The connection is established via the mobile Accepting a call
phone to which the telephone function has been Press the button on the steering wheel.
assigned.
Tip
Up to three mobile phones can be linked Tip
to the vehicle and used as a telephone, an A phone number can also be dialed using
additional telephone, or an audio player. the voice activation system. The connec-
Additional information can be found in the tion is established via the mobile phone
Owner's Manual on navigation, entertain- to which the telephone function has been
ment, and communication. assigned.

42 Refueling
Refueling/Oil level
Refueling Displaying the oil level

To open the fuel filler flap, tap on the rear edge. The oil level is monitored electronically while
driving and is shown on the Control Display.
Fuel quality: gasoline 1. "Vehicle Info"
Only use unleaded gasoline without metal addi- 2. "Vehicle status"
tives. 3. "Engine oil level"
Fuel quality: BMW recommends AKI 91. For recommended oil grades, refer to the
Minimum grade: BMW recommends AKI 89. Owner's Manual
Maximum ethanol content: 10%, which cor-
responds to E10.
The ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: Note the standard applicable in each case.


Refueling 43
Tire pressure
Flat Tire Monitor FTM Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The system identifies a loss of pressure by TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four
comparing the speeds of rotation of the individual mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is
wheels as the car is traveling. a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
The system must be initialized with the correct In order to assure that a flat tire is reported
tire pressure in order for it to reliably respond in reliably, the system must be reset while all tire
detecting a flat tire. inflation pressures are correct.
1. "Vehicle Info" 1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status" 2. "Vehicle status"
3. INIT "Perform reset" 3. INIT "Perform reset" Tire pressure
4. Start the engine; do not drive away. 4. Start the engine; do not drive away. For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
5. "Perform reset" 5. To reset the tire pressure: "Perform reset". optimum driving comfort, heed the pressure val-
Initialization of the tire pressure begins. 6. Drive away. ues in the tire inflation pressure table and adjust
6. Drive away. as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the
The FTM is not a substitute for carrying out tire tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door
pressure checks. pillar.
Check the tire pressure, with the tires in a

cold condition, at least twice per month and
Initialize the FTM/TPM again after correct- before setting out on a lengthy trip. Note
ing the tire pressure or changing the tires/ the additional information contained in the
wheels. integrated Owner's Manual for Vehicle.

44 Breakdown assistance
Warning triangle, First aid kit
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid. Release the holders to remove it.
First aid kit

The first aid kit is located in a compartment in the
cargo area. To remove it, fold open the lid.

Service and maintenance 45
OBD, Emissions values
Socket for Onboard Diagnostics OBD

There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.


46 24/7 Access
BMW AssistTM and Bluetooth® system
Main menu ConnectedDrive Bluetooth hands-free calling

Multimedia BMW Assist The BMW Assist system includes Bluetooth
Radio hands-free calling capability with speech recog-
Telephone nition. See page 40 or visit
Navigation www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth for BMW approved
BMW Apps handsets and pairing instructions.
Office
Connection status
Vehicle Info PlugIn
Settings
BMW Assist Safety Plan Easy Access Tip

Combining GPS location technology with To initiate the services, just go to "BMW Assist" You may even prepare some services of-
hands-free wireless communication, BMW Assist in the main menu and select the desired service, fered by BMW Assist in the comfort of your
connects you with a trained response specialist or push the SOS button on the overhead con- home and send them to your vehicle via the
24/7 to help you with almost everything while on sole. Internet.
the road.
The BMW Assist Safety Plan provides: What You Need To Do
- Automatic Collision Notification You must complete, sign, and submit a subscrib- Tip
- Emergency Request (SOS) er agreement with your salesperson. To decline Upgrade to our optional Convenience
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance services, you must complete, sign, and submit Plan to receive directions, trafﬁc and
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery a "Waiver and Release" document. If neither weather information, Critical Calling,
- TeleService action is taken, your BMW Assist services will be Concierge services, online access to the
remotely deactivated approximately 60 days after Google Maps™ database, news headlines,
you take delivery of your new vehicle. up-to-date fuel prices and stock indices
in your BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe with
BMW Search. Push the SOS button, call
toll-free 1-888-333-6118, or log on to
www.bmwassist.com to learn more.

24/7 Access 47
BMW Roadside Assistance Towing

Can be contacted if assistance is needed in the The safest method approved for transporting ve-
event of a breakdown. hicles is to use a commercial flatbed carrier truck,
dispatched via Roadside Assistance, and to secure
Telephone the vehicle to the flatbed truck with four nylon
USA: (800) 332-4BMW (4269) wheel straps.
Canada: 1-800-267-8269 When pulling the vehicle onto a flatbed carrier
truck, only use the tow fitting found in the tool kit.
If possible, the vehicle and position data are trans-
mitted in the process.
Refer to the detailed towing instructions in

the Owner’s Manual.

48 Appendix
Any updates to the Owner's Manual for Vehicle can

be found here.
Securing the trunk lid

Contrary to the description in the Owner's Manual,
the switch for separately securing the trunk lid is
not located in the glove compartment but instead
in the center armrest.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The corresponding symbol shows the

mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Child restraint fixing system with a tether

strap
The mounting point for the upper retaining

strap is marked with a Top Tether symbol.

Appendix 49

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THE BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE.

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Welcome on board 4 Opening and closing 44 Breakdown assistance

This Quick Reference Guide also describes and 40 Communication

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Unlocking Convenient opening

Opening the trunk lid

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Personal Profile Comfort Access

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Active seat Backrest tilt

Forward/back Lumbar support

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Folding the mirrors in and out

Activate Automatic Curb Monitor

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

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The concept With alternating-code radio systems

Note the additional information contained in

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Electric steering wheel adjustment

Steering wheel heating

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Safety switch for the rear

Refer to the following section in the Owner's

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Reducing the distance

Storing the speed

Rocker switch for cruise control

Retrieving the speed

Switching cruise control on/off, interrupting

Increasing the distance

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Increasing the volume

Thumbwheel for selection lists

Reducing the volume

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Activating turn signals

Turn signal canceling/one-touch flashing

Horn, entire surface

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Switching on the wipers

Sensitivity of the rain sensor

Cleaning the windshield and headlamps

Switching off the wipers

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Shift lights show the optimum point to shift. This

Note the additional information contained in

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Hazard warning flashers

Automatic climate control

Controller with buttons and touchpad

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Air volume, AUTO intensity, left

AUTO program, left

Air distribution, left