Contents for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 244.
Mobility
194 Refueling
196 Fuel
198 Wheels and tires
213 Engine compartment
215 Engine oil
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Notes
218 Coolant
At a glance
220 Maintenance
222 Replacing components
227 Breakdown assistance
232 Care
14 Cockpit
18 iDrive
26 Voice activation system
29 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Reference
240 Technical data
Controls
34 Opening and closing
244 Everything from A to Z
56 Adjusting
66 Transporting children safely
69 Driving
83 Displays
102 Lights
107 Safety
134 Driving stability control systems
142 Driving comfort
163 Climate control
170 Interior equipment
175 Storage compartments
Driving tips
180 Things to remember when driving
183 Loading
185 Saving fuel
Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐
pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the
vehicle.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
Symbols on vehicle components
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and options
Additional sources of
information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
BMW Driver’s Guide App
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
The respectively applicable country provisions
must be observed when using the respective
features and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
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