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EnglishDriving tips for your BMW 6 Series 2017-2023
Driving tips
This chapter provides you with information
useful in dealing with specific driving and
operating modes.
Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
Things to remember when driving
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
Vehicle 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 vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
Brake system
Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full
effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Drive moderately during this break-in period.
The following instructions will help you to ach‐
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Safety information
WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Af‐
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if nec‐
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.◀
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐
cle and can endanger occupants and other
traffic participants or damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter
the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or
risk of damage to property. Do not drive with
the tailgate open.◀
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
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For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
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If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
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Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.
Drive moderately.
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones
can influence one another. There is radiation
due to the transmission operations of mobile
phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop‐
erty damage. If possible, in the vehicle's inte‐
rior use only mobile phones with direct con‐
nections to an exterior antenna in order to
exclude mutual interference and deflect the ra‐
diation from the vehicle's interior.◀
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
During driving operation, high tempera‐
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body,
e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass,
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There
is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do
not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact
with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot ex‐
haust system.◀
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water
Climate control windshield
NOTE
When driving too quickly through too
deep water, water can enter into the engine
compartment, the electrical system or the
transmission. There is a risk of property dam‐
age. When driving through water, do not ex‐
ceed the maximum indicated water level and
the maximum speed for driving through wa‐
ter.◀
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
When driving through water, observe the fol‐
lowing:
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
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Drive through calm water only.
Drive through water only if it is not deeper
than maximum 9.8 in/25 cm.
Climate control laminated tinted
safety glass
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Drive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
The vehicle glass provides full protection
against the harmful effects of UV radiation on
the skin.
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Hills
Braking safely
The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐
ard feature.
WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out
and possibly even brake failure. There is a risk
of an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress
on the brake system.◀
Perform an emergency stop in situations that
require such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐
fort.
WARNING
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
In idle state or with the engine switched
off, safety-relevant functions, e.g., engine
braking effect, braking force boost and steer‐
ing assistance, are restricted or not available at
all. There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive
in idle state or with the engine switched off.◀
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can emit functional noises. How‐
ever, this has no effect on the performance and
operational reliability of the brake.
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking effort. Other‐
wise, the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
Objects in the movement area around
pedals and floor area
WARNING
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a 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.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are increased by the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
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Low mileage.
Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
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Infrequent use of the brakes.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
gently press the brake pedal every few miles.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally this cannot be corrected.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other traffic.
The heat generated during braking dries brake
discs and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
Condensation water under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops and collects un‐
derneath the vehicle.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
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Driving on racetracks
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear.
This wear is not covered by the warranty. The
vehicle is not designed for use in motor sports
competition.
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Loading
Loading
NOTE
Vehicle features and options
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐
age. There is a risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.◀
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 vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Steps for Determining
Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
Safety information
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving charac‐
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distan‐
ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to
the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.◀
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400–750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.◀
5. Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the vehicle's interior, e.g., in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.◀
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Loading
Driving tips
Load
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area
for securing cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing
straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Stowing and securing cargo
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Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
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Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.
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Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
Smaller and lighter cargo: secure with
ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.
Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
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Saving fuel
Saving fuel
Vehicle features and options
Tires
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 vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
General information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of fuel consumption and
emission values.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Look well ahead when
driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
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accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with low
engine speed and at a constant speed.
If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift
indicator, refer to page 93.
Switch off these functions if they are not
needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
Have maintenance carried
out
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to ach‐
ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.
BMW recommends that maintenance work be
performed by a BMW dealer’s service center.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
For information on the BMW Maintenance
System, refer to page 230.
Auto Start/Stop function
ECO PRO
The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au‐
tomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
Concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, for instance
the climate control output, are adjusted.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐
duce fuel consumption. The D selector lever
position remains engaged.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
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An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed
of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
General information
The system includes the following EfficientDy‐
namics functions and displays:
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"Tip at:":
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ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 193.
Set the desired ECO PRO speed.
ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 193.
ECO PRO climate control
To activate ECO PRO climate control:
"ECO PRO climate control"
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ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 192.
ECO PRO coasting driving condition, refer
to page 194.
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the vehicle's interior, fuel consump‐
tion can be economized.
Overview
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
Coasting
To activate coasting:
"Coasting"
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and coasting with the engine
idling.
Driving Dynamics Control
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Activating ECO PRO
Deactivate the function to use the braking ef‐
fect of the engine when traveling downhill.
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
ECO PRO potential savings
Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1. Activate ECO PRO.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the instrument display
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
When ECO PRO mode is activated, the display
switches to a special configuration.
Using iDrive
1. "Settings"
Some of the displays may differ from the dis‐
play in the instrument cluster.
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
Blue bar segments symbolize the gained bo‐
nus range in stages.
ECO PRO limit
In addition, the bonus range is highlighted in
blue in the total range display.
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"ECO PRO speed warning":
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Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.
ECO PRO bonus range
An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
Gray display: adjust driving style, for in‐
stance by backing off the accelerator
pedal.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for driving with optimized fuel effi‐
ciency are met.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.
ECO PRO tip, driving tip
The arrow indicates that the driving
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient, for instance by backing off the
accelerator.
ECO PRO efficiency display
Display in the instrument cluster
Activating the driving style indicator
and ECO PRO tips
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO
display is activated.
Activate the display via iDrive:
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "ECO PRO Info"
In the instrument display:
Display in the instrument display
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Driving mode view"
ECO PRO tip, symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are
displayed.
A mark in the efficiency display informs about
the current driving style.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:
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The following systems are displayed:
Symbol Measure
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Auto Start/Stop function.
Energy recovery.
Climate control output.
Coasting.
For efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.
Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Display ECO PRO tips
"ECO PRO tips"
Steptronic transmission: shift from
M/S to D.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Indications on the Control Display
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.
Coasting
Concept
The function helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
General information
"Consumption history"
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driv‐
ing mode.
Adjusting the fuel consumption
history time frame
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Adjust the time frame.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1. Open "Options".
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use
the function often and supports the fuel-con‐
serving effect of coasting.
2. "Reset consumption history"
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
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30 mph/50 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h if the
following conditions are met:
Indications on the Control Display
The coasting driving condition is displayed in
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode
is active.
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Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.
The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Operation via shift paddles
Concept
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
coasting mode can be influenced with the shift
paddles.
Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
driving condition coasting.
Activating/deactivating coasting via shift
paddles
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
1. "Vehicle info"
1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right
shift paddle.
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
"EfficientDynamics info"
2. Actuate the right shift paddle again to en‐
ter coasting mode.
Deactivating the function manually
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
The function can be deactivated in the Config‐
ure ECO PRO menu, e.g., to use the braking
effect of the engine when traveling downhill.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
The mark in the efficiency dis‐
play below the tachometer is
backlit in blue and is located at
the zero point. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
speed.
System limits
The function is not available if one of the fol‐
lowing conditions applies:
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DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
If cruise control is activated.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
If driving in the dynamic limit range.
If driving on steep uphill or downhill grades.
Display in the instrument display
If the battery charge state is temporarily
too low.
The mark in the efficiency dis‐
play is backlit in blue and is lo‐
cated at the zero point.
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If the vehicle electrical system is drawing
excessive current.
The coasting point indicator is il‐
luminated at the zero point dur‐
ing coasting.
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