BMW 640i- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual 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 inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

19 Open trunk lid   41 All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Glove compartment   175 3 Ventilation   167 4 Hazard warning system   227 Central locking system   40 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Automatic climate control   ...

11 Driving Dynamics Control   138 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐trol   134 12 Transmission selector lever All around the interior rearview mirror 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   227 2 Reading lights   106 3 Interior lights   105 4 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   109 Seite 17 Cockpit At...

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

1. Turn. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu. NAV Opens the Navigation menu. TEL Opens the phone menu. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Ope...

Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.Clo...

Function is deactivated. Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the intera...

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpr...

Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the on-board comupter.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information rem...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 227 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

The windows and the rear window are opened,as long as the button on the remote control ispressed.With Comfort Access, the remote control canbe used to open the convertible top when inthe vicinity of the vehicle. Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control until the convertible top is fully ope...

To reel off the alarm: press any button. Opening the trunk lid Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second. The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether thevehicle was previously locked or unlocked.During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup. Ensure that adequate clearance is availableb...

Without remote control From the outside Locking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐not be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.◀ Remove the key before pulling the doorhandle Before pulling the outside door handle, removeth...

Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors, push lightly.It is closed automatically. Danger of jammingMake sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Trunk lid Opening During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup.Ensure that adequate clearance is avail...

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parkedusing valet service. The infrared remote con‐trol can be handed out without the key. Emergency unlocking Pull the handle inside the cargo area.The trunk lid unlocks. Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ing the remote con...

Convenient closing Monitor closingMonitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped.◀ Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicledoor, arrow, with your finger and hold it therewithout grasping the door handle.This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button. In addition to loc...

Trunk lid Depending on optional features and countryversion, this setting is not offered in somecases. 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Tailgate"The trunk lid is opened. ▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"The trunk lid is opened...

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐onds and then continues to flash.The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor are turned off, unt...

Convertible top General information The convertible top can be opened or closedat speeds up to approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed ofapprox. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertibletop is being moved, the convertible top move‐ment stops. Hints ▷ The trunk lid cannot be ope...

Allow wet convertible top to dryDo not leave the open convertible top in the convertible top well longer than one daywhile the top is still wet; otherwise, damagecould result due to moisture.◀ Note the swivel range of the convertibletop The convertible top pivots up during openingand closing. When t...

convertible top opens as longs as theswitch is pressed. ▷ Pull the switch and hold it. Thewindows are lowered, the convertible top closes and the windows areraised again as long as the switch is pulled. Push or pull switch until the convertible top iscompletely open or closed and the end of theproce...

Do not manually open convertible topand close it manually only in emergency situations.Do not manually open the convertible top. Theconvertible top well storage cover cannot latchif there is an electrical malfunction and wouldopen while driving.Manually close the convertible top only inemergency sit...

row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3,until the rear window is all the way down. Lifting out convertible top Only close the convertible top with twopeople Carry out the following steps with the aid of asecond person and with the doors open; other‐wise, it may result in damage to the convertible...

7. With the cover ends placed high, close theconvertible top well storage cover. 8. Fold down the two convertible top ends onthe convertible top well storage cover. Lock convertible cover 1. Insert the cover tool on the front edge ofthe convertible top frame into theconvertible top lock. 2. Turn the...

Wind deflector The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movementin the vehicle interior when driving with theconvertible top down. Installation 1. Remove wind deflector from the protectivejacket and unfold it. 2. Press the upper and lower parts togetheruntil the latch engages. 3. Push out the ...

To release the two lateral retaining pins, pullthe corresponding handle forward a little andthem pull it to the side. Folding up On the left side, pull the handle of the retainingpin on the wind deflector all the way back andrelease the latch. Fold in top and bottom part. Seite 55 Opening and closin...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Adjustments in detail 1. Forward/back. 2. Height. 3. Seat tilt. 4. Backrest tilt. Thigh support Multifunctional seat Adjust the position using the lever. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐gion of the spine. The lower back and t...

Shoulder support Also supports the back in the shoulder area: ▷ Results in a relaxed seating position. ▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles. Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue tohelp prevent lower back pain. Press button. The LED li...

Switching on Press button once for each ventilationlevel. The highest level is active when three LEDsare lit. After a short time, the system automaticallymoves down one level in order to prevent ex‐cessive cooling. Switch off Press button longer.The LEDs go out. Safety belts Seats with safety belt T...

Unbuckling the belt 1. Hold the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the belt buckle. 3. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐nism. Safety belt reminder for driver's and passenger's seat The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐nal sounds. Make sure that the safetybelts are positioned correct...

Adjusting the height Adjusting electrically. Distance to the back of the head ▷ Forward: pull. ▷ Back: press the button and push the headrestraint toward the rear. Adjusting the side extensions Fold forward for increased lateral support inthe resting position. Removing The head restraints cannot be ...

Controls ▷ Press and hold this button until the seathas moved to the desired position. Releas‐ing the button stops window/roof move‐ment. ▷ Press button briefly. The seat automati‐cally moves to the respective end position.Pressing again stops the motion. Folding back and locking the backrest After ...

Safety mode 1. Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐tion. 2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2until the adjustment procedure is com‐pleted. Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐tions is deactivated to save battery power.To reactiva...

Activating 1. Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. 2. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirrorposition. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx.15 mph/20 km/h.E. g. this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In ...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information forLATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraintsystems, observe the operating and safety in‐formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐erwise, the level of ...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is automatically switched off for thefollowing reasons: ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. ▷ When automatically switching from lowbeams to parking lights. If the engine is switched off and the ...

Auto Start/Stop function The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.The system switches off the engine during astop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at trafficlights. The ignition remains switched on. Theengine starts again automatically for drivingoff. Automatic mode After every start ...

▷ The hood was unlocked. Some indicator lights light up for a variedlength of time.The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button. Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ Excessive warming ...

Overview Parking brake Setting Apply parking brake and further securethe vehicle if needed. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upwardand downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in thedirection of the cur...

Automatic Hold remains activated during theengine stop brought about by the Auto Start/Stop function. Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐not release the parking brake.◀ Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunc...

High beams, headlight flasher ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozento the windshield; otherwise, the wiper bladesand the ...

Folding wipers back downBefore switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; other‐wise, the wipers may become damaged whenthey are activated.◀ 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move totheir resting position and are ready againfor operation. Washer...

When the ignition is switched off, refer topage 69 , selector lever position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Thedrive wheels are blocked.P is engaged automatically: ▷ After the engine is switched off when thevehicle is in radio-ready state, refer topage...

Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐tor lever position D.The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ment cluster, e.g., S1.The sport program of the transmission is acti‐vated. Activating the M/S manual mode 1. Press the select...

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel areused to shift gears in automatic mode, thetransmission temporarily switches to manualmode.In the manual mode, after conservative drivingfor a certain amount of time or if there hasbeen no acceleration or shifting of the shiftpaddles within a certain amou...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 87 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 92 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 92 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 138 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to...

7 Computer   96 8 Reset miles   91 Switching the change of display on and off You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO orSPORT in the display when you switch drivingmodes. 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "ECO PRO Info"Or"Driv...

3 Efficiency display   186 4 Transmission display 5 ▷ Blue: bonus range ▷ Gray: range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐play switches to the ECO PRO displays. Thesedisplays support a driving style that saves on fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐sentation of the efficiency display an...

General information Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights areshown, when the SPORT+ driving program isactivated. Switching on shift lights Steptronic Sport transmission: 1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐ics Control. 2. Activate the M/S manual mode of thetransmission. Display in the ins...

Brake system Continue to drive moderately.Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center immediately. Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,e.g., when there is the impending dan‐ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.Increase distance.Flash...

Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss oftire inflation pressure in a tire.Reduce your speed and stop cau‐ tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐neuvers.For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐fer to page 114 . Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Press...

Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintainsthe speed that was set using the con‐trol elements on the steering wheel. Automatic Hold The vehicle is automatically held inplace when it is stationary.On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.For more ...

Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control" 4. Select the text message. Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving aredisplayed again after the ignition is switchedoff. ...

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges andshaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased riskof an accident.◀ Time The time is displayed at the bot‐tom of the instrument cluster.Setting the time and time for‐mat, refer to page 98 . Date The date is displayed in thecomputer.Setting the date and date for‐m...

Energy recovery Display The kinetic energy of the vehicleis converted to electrical energywhile coasting. The vehicle bat‐tery is partially charged and fuelconsumption can be reduced. Service requirements The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrumentcluster briefly displays available dr...

Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi‐cient gear for the current driving situation.Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐tronic transmission and with manualtransm...

Speed limit detection Current speed limit. Speed limit detection is notavailable. Speed limit detection can also be displayed inthe Head-up Display. System limits The system may not be fully functional andmay provide incorrect information in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfal...

Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel. On-board computer Indication in the info display The information from the com‐puter is shown in the info displayin the instrument cluster. Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer...

Displaying, setting or changing the speed warning On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning at:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired speedis displayed. 5. Press the controller. Speed warning is stored. Activating/deactivating the speed warning On the C...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while afterthe radio-ready state is switched off if thelights are turned off and the headlight flasher isswitched on. Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on thesteering wheel rim, holding your hands atthe 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, tokeep the risk of injury to your hands orarms as low as possible wh...

Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The system reads if the front passenger seat isoccupied by measuring the human body's re‐sistance.Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐senger's side are either activated or deacti‐vated. Leave feet in the footwellMake sure that the ...

Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver's/front passenger's airbags very much dependson the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐er's seat.With a respective message appearing on Con‐trol Display calibrate the front seats to keepthe accura...

safety frame no longer engages in the lowerposition. 1. Press the release lever to the side and holdit. 2. Push down the safety frame and hold it. 3. Release the release lever only if the safetyframe was pushed back almost completely. 4. Close the convertible top. 5. Slowly reduce pressure on the sa...

2. Fixing a flat tire, where applicable with theMobility System. Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,may damage the TPM wheel electronics. Inthis case, have the electronics checked at thenext opportunity and have them replaced ifneeded. Run-flat tires Maximum speed You may continue drivin...

increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tireinflation pressure is reduced when the tiretemperature falls again. These circumstancesmay cause a warning when temperatures fallvery sharply. Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes andthen lights up continuously. A CheckControl message is display...

The system does not measure the actual infla‐tion pressure in the tires. Functional requirements The system must have been initialized whenthe tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐tion of the tire i...

Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Identify the damaged tire.Do this by checking the air pressure in allfour tires.The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys‐tem, refer to page 208 , can possibly be used for this purpose.If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis correct, th...

Hints Personal responsibilityThe system does not serve as a substi‐ tute for the driver's personal judgment of thetraffic situation.Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀ Adapting your speed and d...

Radar sensor The radar sensor is located in the lower area ofthe front bumper.Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐structed. Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching...

Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriving-off. Switch off Press button: the system is switchedoff. The LED goes out. Re-press button: the system is switched on.The LED lights up. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. ...

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐sued late.E. g. the following situations may not be de‐tected: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approachthem at high speed. ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front ofyou, or sharply decelerating vehicles. ▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. ▷ Two-w...

Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this wayis imminent, a warning symbol appears on theinstrument cluster and in the Head-up Display. The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐nal sounds. With instrument display: The red sym‐bol is displayed and a signal sound...

Warning area in front of the vehicle The warning area for the pedestrian warningconsists of two parts: ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of thevehicle. ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right andleft. With animal warnings, no distinction is madebetween the central or expanded area.The entire...

▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐tected and warnings can be issued. Display in the instrument display ▷ Symbol orange: system is acti‐vated. ▷ Symbol green: at least one lanemarking was detected and warn‐ings can be issued. Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking hasbeen...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Active Blind Spot Detection Radar sensors The radar sensors are located under the rearbumper. Switching on/off Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display Lamp in the exterior mirror ho...

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐erned by the following:FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ference, and ▷ this device must accept any inte...

A recommendation to take a break is displayedonly once during an uninterrupted trip.After a break, another recommendation to takea break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐mately 45 minutes. System limits The function may be limited in the followingsituations, for instance, and will either outp...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safetymargin by driving in a risky manner.◀ Do not deactivate DSC when driving withroof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability ControlDSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-mounted luggage rack.Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐ing-critical ...

▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow ordriving off from loose grounds. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC Press button.TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSCOFF lights up. Deactivating DTC Pr...

Activating HDC Press button; the LED above the buttonlights up. Deactivating HDC Press button again and the LED goesout. HDC is automatically deactivated above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Display in the instrument cluster The selected speed is displayedin the speedometer. ▷ Green: the system is actively...

COMFORT/ECO PRO Balanced tuning. COMFORT+ Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ers for optimal traveling comfort. Integral Active Steering The concept Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac‐tive Steering and rear axle steering.Active Steering varies the steering angle of thewheels in...

ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 186 , provides consis‐ tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption formaximum range with maximum driving stabili‐zation.Comfort functions and the engine controllerare adjusted.The program can be configured to individualspecifications. Activating ECO PRO Press button repea...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Before leaving the vehicle, secure itagainst moving on its own. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ning: set the parking brake and ensure that theSteptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀ At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press but‐ton ...

The indicator lights in the instrument clusterlight up and the mark in the speedometer is setto the current speed.Cruise control can be used. Switch off Deactivated or interrupted systemWith deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes, steering and moves as usualto avoid the chance of an accid...

This is displayed in the speedometer andbriefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in theinstrument cluster, refer to page 146 . When cruise control is maintained or stored,DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turnedon if needed. Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedlyunti...

Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display. Distance information The symbol is displayed when the dis‐tance from the vehicle traveling aheadis too short. ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected,refer t...

Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via thebuttons on the steering wheel. The systembrakes on downhill gradients if engine brakingis insufficient. General information Depending on the driving settings, the featuresof the cruise control can change in certainareas. Hints Unf...

Maintaining, storing, and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speedModify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,there is the risk of an accident.◀ Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.Or: Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐terrupt...

Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- appears briefly on the display for CheckControl messages, it is possible that the sys‐tem requirements are currently not ready foroperations. Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display. PDC...

Switch the system back on if needed. With front PDC: switching on/off manually Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Display Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittentsound indicates the position of the object. E. g.if an object is detected to the left rear of...

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, canmove into the blind area of the sensors beforeor after a continuous tone sounds. False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the followingconditions even though there is no obstaclewithin the detection range: ▷ In heavy rain. ▷ When sensors are very di...

Turning circle lines ▷ Turning circle lines can only be superim‐posed on the rearview camera image to‐gether with pathway lines. ▷ They show the course of the smallest pos‐sible turning radius on a level road. ▷ Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer...

Switch the system back on if needed. Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayedon the Control Display. Guidelines at the bottom of the image showthe position of the front of the vehicle. Brightness With the Side View switched on: 1. "Brightness" 2. Turn the controller until ...

track line is continuously adjusted for thesteering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐uations: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the trunk lid open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In...

Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available.White: the system is available butnot activated. The system is activated. System status ▷ Colored symbols, see arrows, on the sideof the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistantis activated and...

▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery roadsurfaces. ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs. ▷ When there are obstacles that suddenlyarise. ▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displaysclearances that are too small. ▷ If a maximum number of parking attemptsor the time taken...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Hints Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality inthe interior continuously deteriorates and win‐dow condensation increases.◀ Climate control...

Ventilation Front ventilation ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐row 1.Toward blue: colder.Toward red: warmer.The set interior temperature for the driverand passenger are not changed. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,arrow 2. ▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing thevents continuous...

Correct transmission to the system is con‐firmed for approx. 2 seconds by rapid flashingof the green LED.If there is a transmission error, the red LEDlights up for approx. 2 seconds. The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes. Frequencies The remote control may not function p...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

Ski bag Capacity The ski bag makes it possible to transport twopairs of skis up to a length of 6 ft/2.10 m. Preparing and loading the ski bag 1. Pull the release in the direction of the ar‐row, and remove the insert from the front. Ifnecessary, when pulling the release, pressagainst the insert. 2. L...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐nector into the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans orlights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐ing external devices. With navigation system Professional or TV: at a glance The U...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mats, carpets, and any other objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, thefunction of the pedals could be impeded whiledriving and create the risk of an accident.Do not place additional floor mats o...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Overview The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functions and displays: ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 187 . ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 188 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topage 187 . ▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer topage 189 . Activate ECO PRO Pre...

Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument display A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe 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‐celera...

Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis‐played within an adjustable time frame.Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐lected time frame.Trip interruptions are represented below thebar on the time axis. "Consumption history" Adjusting fuel consumption hi...

Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the efficiency dis‐play below the tachometer isbacklit in blue and is located atthe zero point. The tachometerapproximately indicates idle speed.The coasting point indicator is illuminated atthe zero point during coasting. Display in the instrume...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

1. Open the cover on the right side trim. 2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pumpsymbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicksoff the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tankDo not overfill the fuel tank; other...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h 640i Tire size Pressure specifica...

Tire size Pressure specifica‐tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 2095 Y XL RSCRear: 275/30 R 2097 Y XL RSC 2.8 / 41- -3.0 / 44 Emergency wheel:T 135/90 R 17 104M Speed up to a max. of50 mph / 80 km/h4.2 / 60 650i Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 245/45...

Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h 640i Without high-speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 245/45 R 18 100 VM+S XL A/S RSC245/40 R 19 98 VM+S XL A/S RSC245/40 R 18 100 VM+S XL RSC 2.3 / 33 2.8 / 41 Front: 245/45 R 1...

With high-speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 245/45 R 18 100 VM+S XL A/S RSC245/45 R 18 100 VM+S XL RSC 2.8 / 41 3.2 / 46 245/40 R 19 98 VM+S XL A/S RSC 3.0 / 44 3.4 / 49 Front: 245/45 R 1896 Y RSCRear: 275/40 R 1899 Y RSC 2.4 / 3...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov‐ernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,times as well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relati...

Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around thetire's circumference and have the legally re‐quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire withTWI, Tread Wear Indicator. Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreignobje...

Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place withas little exposure to light as possible.Always protect tires against all contact with oil,grease and fuels.Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Run-flat tires Label RSC label on the tire sid...

Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 Holder for bottle2 Compressor3 Connector/cable for socket4 Connection hose5 On/off reel6 Inflation pressure dial7 Reduce inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealan...

4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐pressor housing in an upright position. 5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐tainer onto the tire valve of the defectivewheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into the power socket inside thevehicle. 7. With the ignition turned o...

This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ing from the container. 4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ble material to avoid dirtying the cargoarea. 5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant ...

When snow chains are in use, the rear axlesteering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐tivated automatically.At speeds above the maximum permittedspeed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐matically. Activating the status 1. "Settings" 2. "...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Never reach into the engine compart‐ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the enginecompartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Danger of injury when the hood is openThere is a danger of injury from protrud‐ ing parts when the hood is open.◀ 1. Pull the l...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oillevel is checked and displayed via a scale.Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, a check control message is displayed.Diesel engine:During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐creased somewhat. Ge...

The engine oil quality is critical for the life ofthe engine. Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐tions and viscosities of engine oils can...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Adding 1. Let the engine cool. 2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excesspressure to dissipate, then open it. 3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant upto the specified level; do not overfill. 4. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows ...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

LED front fog lights These front fog lights are made using LEDtechnology. Contact your service center in theevent of a malfunction. Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors featureLED technology. Contact your service centerin the event of a malfunction. Tail lights, bu...

16-watt bulb, W16W. 1. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. 2. Pull out the bulb and replace it. 3. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of thetrunk lid in reverse order. Changing wheels Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tiredoes not need to be changed immediately inthe event of pre...

this may damage the vehicle battery due to anincreased power consumption.◀ Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via thestarting aid terminals, refer to page 229 , in the engine compartment with the engine off. Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipmentneeds ...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Jump-starting General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can bestarted using the battery of another vehicleand two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐bles with fully insulated clamp handles. Hints Do not touch live partsTo avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐ jury, always avoid a...

corresponding engine or body ground ofthe vehicle to be started. Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine. 1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicleand let it run for several minutes at an in‐creased idle speed. 2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the ...

Should it prove impossible to avoid mountingthe tow bar at an offset angle, please observethe following: ▷ Maneuvering capability is limited goingaround corners. ▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if itis secured with an offset. Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle, make surethat the to...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Steptronic transmission: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer topage 74 . 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch the engine off.In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is dis‐played. Do not turn off ...

Damage from Velcro® fastenersOpen Velcro® fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seatcovers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners areclosed.◀ Caring for special components Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutralwheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Seite 241 Technical data Reference 241 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15 Weights 640i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,125/2,325 Load lbs/kg 680/308 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,415/1,095 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,845/1,290 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 10.6-12...

Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. 18.5/70 Fuel quality, refer topage 196 Seite 242 Reference Technical data 242 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 418 - II/15

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 134 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 166 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 130 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 14...