BMW 645Ci- User Manual

5 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the ent...

Notes 6 For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte-nance and repair methods. Therefore, have cor-responding work on your BMW carried out only by a BMW center or a workshop that ...

7 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.Your BMW is covered by the following warran-ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > ...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition ...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing rear window 37 2 Convertible: opening and closing windows together 36 3 Convertible: opening and closing back windows 36 4 Opening and closing front windows 35 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors 49 6...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 13 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Display for active cruise control * 64 5 Tachometer 69 and Engine oil thermometer 70 6 Display for > Time/date 69 > Outside temperature 69 > Indicator and warning lamps 71 &g...

At a g la n c e 13 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps and their combina-tions appear in the indicator area 1 and in the display 2 . For better differe...

Cockpit 14 All around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

Contr o l Center 16 Control Center The Control Center groups the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of indi-vidual functions is described in ...

At a g la n c e 17 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Entertainment > Radio > CD player and CD changer * Climate > Air distribution > Independent ventilation menu > Switching off the Control Display >...

At a g la n c e 19 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Selecting menu items and making adjustments 1 Selecting individual menu items: turn the controller. The highlight moves. Menu items shown in white can be selected. ...

Contr o l Center 20 Status information 1 Display * for manual or automatic air distri- bution on driver's side and passenger side 2 Display for: > Entertainment:Radio, CD or sound output for entertainment off. > Portable phone:"Car Phone", "Portable" or no network 3 Display for...

At a g la n c e 21 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Closing assistance window: 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select "Assist. window off" ...

Vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 22 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out ever removing your hands from the steering wheel.Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. This frees you of h...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing The key set 1 Every master key with remote control con-tains an extended-life battery as a power supply, which is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. You should use each master key at least twice a year in order to maintain the charge c...

Co n tr o ls 29 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The following settings mentioned last are also called up during unlocking: > Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-wheel position, refer to page 46 > Th...

Co n tr o ls 31 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 28 . For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with p...

Opening and closing 32 3. Select "Door locks" and press the control-ler. 4. Select "Central locking" and press the con-troller. 5. Select "Relock door if not opened"or"Lock after driving". 6. Press the controller. The setting is selected. The setting is stored for the...

Co n tr o ls 33 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Opening from inside Press the button:The luggage compartment lid opens unless the hotel function is activated, see above. Opening from outside Press the upper half ...

Opening and closing 34 If special circumstances should make it abso-lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open: 1. Coupe: close both windows and the glass sunroof * . Convertible: with closed top, close all win-dows. 2. Increase the air volume of the automatic clim...

Co n tr o ls 35 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp below the interior rear-view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-tem is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes afte...

Opening and closing 36 Coupe: opening and closing windows Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to page 54 : > Press the switch up to the resistance point:The window continues to open for as long as you hold the switch. > Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-tance point:The window ...

Co n tr o ls 37 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Rear window Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to page 54 : 1. Briefly press button 1 : The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up. 2. Press switch 2 : &g...

Opening and closing 38 Raising and closing glass sunroof Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to page 54 : > Briefly press the switch:The sunroof opens and the sliding visor moves back approx. 2 in/5 cmorpress the switch twice past the resistance point toward the rear:The sunroof opens an...

Co n tr o ls 39 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Grasp behind the cover, arrows 2 and pull firmly downward. 2. Insert Allen wrench from on-board tool kit, refer to page 180 , into the opening pro- vided. 3. Use th...

Opening and closing 40 dren away from the travel path of the convert-ible top.For safety reasons, only operate the convertible top when the vehicle is at a standstill. < If you have initiated top operation with the vehicle at a stop and then start to drive, e.g. at a traffic light, you can contin...

Adju stmen ts 44 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The sit-ting position also plays an important role together with the safety belts and airbags in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an acc...

Adju stmen ts 46 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and select three different adjust-ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-rors and steering wheel.The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory. Storing 1. Turn ignition key to position 1 or 2, refer t...

Co n tr o ls 47 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. When using this function, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat ...

Adju stmen ts 48 Adjusting tilt angle Swivel the head restraints. Entry to the rear Before starting to drive, fold backrests back, otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat. < Coupe: releasing backrest Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest for-ward....

Co n tr o ls 49 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. Releasing 1. Hold the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the belt buckle. 3. Guide the ...

Adju stmen ts 50 1 Adjustments 2 Switching over to the respective other mir-ror or to the automatic parking function, refer to Tilting down passenger's mirror, page 47 Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-ror and steering wheel memory, page 46 . Adjusting manually You can also adjust the...

Co n tr o ls 51 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Steering wheel heater* In ignition key position 2, press the button.The indicator lamp in the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is switched on. Progra...

Transporting child ren safely 52 Transporting children safely The right place for children Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat.Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have outgrown a b...

Co n tr o ls 53 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt. To lock safety belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the belt retractor. All...

Driving 54 Driving Ignition lock 0 Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in this position.After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly until it locks. Interlock on automatic transmission* > Only move the selector lever from position P with the engine running. > To...

Co n tr o ls 55 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity SMG Sequential manual transmission* and automatic transmission* Your BMW is equipped with the convenience starting feature. It is sufficient to turn the igni-tion k...

Driving 56 Vehicles with manual or SMG transmission: When parking on inclines, engage the hand-brake, as even engaging the first or reverse gear might not under certain circumstances secure the vehicle against moving.Vehicles with automatic transmission * : Engage selector-lever position P. < To ...

Co n tr o ls 57 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Gear display R N 1 to 6The currently engaged gear is displayed pre-ceded by a D in Drive mode. Shiftlock Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift c...

Driving 58 Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can also shift manually with Steptronic, refer to page 58 . Selector-lever positions P R N D M/S + – Displays in instrument cluster P R N D DS M1 to M6The selector lever position is indicated, and in the ...

Co n tr o ls 59 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity recommended for a performance-oriented driv-ing style. It is engaged automatically when the Dynamic Driving Control is activated, see below.When the selector lever ...

Driving 60 Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Move the lever beyond the resistance point.To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates the failure of a turn sign...

Co n tr o ls 61 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The system reverts to operation at normal speed whenever the vehicle is stationary. Rain sensor Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rai...

Driving 62 One lever for all functions 1 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and accelerating 2 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and decelerating 3 Interrupting cruise control 4 Recalling stored speed Maintaining speed, storing speed, and accelerating Press the lever up to the resistance point 1 : Th...

Driving 64 Displays in instrument cluster 1 Stored desired speed display 2 Detected vehicle display. Lights up when vehicle driving ahead is detected 3 Selected distance to vehicle driving ahead 4 Digital speed display. Appears briefly when you select your desired speed The system is activated. The ...

Driving 66 Things to know about active cruise control As with conventional cruise control sys-tems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibility, alertness and aware-ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The d...

Driving 68 Swerving vehicles When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not recognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle. Malfunction The indicator lamp lights up and a mes-sage appears on the Control Display. The build-up of ...

Co n tr o ls 69 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock When the ignition is off you can briefly activate the time, outside temperature and odometer d...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 70 Engine oil thermometer The engine oil temperature is between approx. 160 7 /70 6 and approx. 340 7 /170 6 during normal operation.If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-sage appears on the Control Display. Fuel gage Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal...

Co n tr o ls 71 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Symbols No service is currently required. The deadline for service or an official inspection is approaching. Please arrange a service appointment soon. The service ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 72 An example of a message is given below: In instrument cluster This symbol means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol con-tinues to be displayed after the message has been hidden automatically after a short time, but is still stored. On Contro...

Co n tr o ls 73 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Displaying stored messages Using CHECK button 1. Press the button longer:The first stored message is displayed. 2. Press the button:A new message appears each time ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 74 Computer Requesting information As of ignition key position 1, you can use the BC button in the turn signal lever to call up com-puter information in the instrument cluster.A new function appears each time you press the BC button. In instrument cluster The display ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 76 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select a menu item: > "Onboard info" > "Trip computer" 3. Press the controller. Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message ...

Co n tr o ls 77 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Stopwatch Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Open "Navigation".On vehicles without navigation system: Open "Car Data". 2. ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 78 3. Select "Units" and press the controller. 4. Select the menu item to be set. 5. Press the controller. 6. Select the desired measurement unit and press the controller. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Language on Control Dis...

Co n tr o ls 79 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Date" and press the controller. 4. Select "Set date" and press the controller. The first section of the date display is high-lighted, in ...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 80 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Audible signals and an optical display * indicate that you are approaching an object in front of or behind ...

Co n tr o ls 81 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Press button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 82 Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the brake application. When the brake pedal is released, DBC is deactivated. DSC Dynamic Stability Control The system prevents slip at the drive wheels when driving off ...

Co n tr o ls 83 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC or DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp comes on: DSC and DTC are deactivated together via ...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 84 Flat Tire Monitor The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla-tion pressures in the four tires as you drive. The system provides an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in relation to the pressure in...

Co n tr o ls 85 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Report of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up in red. A message appears on the Control Dis-play. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or ...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 86 Initializing system 1. Start the engine. 2. With the vehicle stationary, turn the steer-ing wheel from the straight-ahead position to the left as far as it will go and then back to the straight-ahead position. 3. Switch off the engine....

Co n tr o ls 87 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way.Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system ...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 90 Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi-cle brochure. Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis-play with a soft, nonabrasive cloth or a display cleaning cloth, as o...

Co n tr o ls 91 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lights off 1 Parking lamps 2 Low beams/daytime driving lamps * 3 Automatic headlamp control/Adaptive Head Light * Parking lamps In t...

La mp s 92 The low beams remain on independent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps.With the daytime driving lamps activated, the low beams are always switched on in this switch position with the ignition key in position 2. < The automatic headlamp control cannot se...

Co n tr o ls 93 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on. If the automatic headlamp control is acti-vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically ...

A congenial climate 96 it off while also increasing the air volume as required.The recirculated-air mode should not be used over a longer period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously. < Residual heat mode Press the button when the motor is switched off and warm....

Co n tr o ls 97 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To select the front passenger area: Move the controller to the right. Pressing the AUTO button raises and lowers the air distribution settings on the Control Displa...

A congenial climate 98 Independent ventilation The independent ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior tem-peratures.The independent ventilation is controlled using the Control Center. You can set two different times for the system to start.The independent ventilation ...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 100 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control replaces up to three different hand-held trans-mitters for various items of radio-controlled equipment such as door openers and house alarm s...

Co n tr o ls 101 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity You can operate the system when the ignition key is in position 2. If the device cannot be used after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held tr...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 102 Center armrest A storage compartment is located in the arm-rest between the front seats. This compartment is integrated into the central locking system and can also be locked separately using the hotel function, refer to page 32 . To open the cover:Pull the lef...

Co n tr o ls 103 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Cup holders The compartment of the rear center console contains a built-in and removable cup holder. The removable cup holder can be inserted into the side of the ...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 104 Socket In front passenger footwell Access to the socket: Fold the cover upward. Ski bag* It permits safe and clean transport of up to two pairs of standard skies or one snowboard.You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m long. Loading 1. Press th...

Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

Things to re memb er when driving 108 Things to remember when driving Breaking-in Moving parts need time to adjust to one another. To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the ...

D riv in g ti ps 109 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Mobile communication devices in vehicle BMW advises against using mobile com-munication devices, e.g. portable phones, inside the vehicle without a direct connecti...

Things to re memb er when driving 110 Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct their movement. < Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehi...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

S tart ing navi gatio n s y st em 114 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD Special navigation DVDs are required for each navigation system. You can ob...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 115 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Manual entry of destination, see below > Select destination...

Destination entry 116 3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-troller. The system also supports you with the follow-ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city. > You can skip the entry of country and local-ity if t...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 117 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select the zip code and press the controller. The corresponding town/city of destination is displayed. 4. Select the town/city of destination and press the cont...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 119 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 4. Selecting location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination" 5. Press the controller. 6. Select the desired ...

Destination entry 120 Address book Opening address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . Select "Address book" and press the controller. Storing destinations in address book You can save approx. 100 destinations in the address book.Control Center, for principle detai...

Destination entry 122 Storing home address You can store your current position or the cur-rent destination as a home address in the address book. This entry is in the second posi-tion in the address book.Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Select "Address book" and p...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 123 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity traffic congestion, the route can also be calculated so that it is routed through the traffic congestion. > "Avoid tollroads"Tollroads are avoided where...

Destination guidance 124 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler. 2. Select the destination from the destination list and press the controller or enter a new destination, ref...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 125 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Terminating/continuing destination guidance Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . This symbol marks the current destination. 1. Select the curr...

Destination guidance 126 Destination guidance through voice instructions Switching voice instructions on/off Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Open start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the controller. 4. Selec...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 127 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Displaying route You have the option of displaying various views of the route during destination guidance. Displaying arrow view 1. Select "Navigation" and...

Destination guidance 128 Bypassing route sections During destination guidance, you can revise the navigation system's route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the number of miles/kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route.Control Center, for p...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

On /o ff a n d t o n e 132 On/off and tone The following audio sources have shared controls and setting options: > Radio Business > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near CD player > Control Center > Buttons on the steering wheel, ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 133 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity 2. Move the controller backward to open "Entertainment". You have the following choices: > "FM" or "AM": select radio reception. > &#...

On /o ff a n d t o n e 134 The tone settings can also be selected if you have opened "Entertainment" in the start menu:Select "Set" or "Tone" and press the controller. Treble and bass 1. Select "Treble / Bass" and press the con-troller. 2. Move the controller to the l...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 135 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity 2. Select "Concert hall" or "Theater". 3. Press the controller.LOGIC7 spatial sound is switched on. To switch off spatial sound:Select "Off"...

Ra di o 136 Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to the radio Press the button if the sound output is switched off.Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backward to open "E...

Ra di o 138 Updating stations with best reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set, you can update the list of stations with the best reception.Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Select "FM" or "AM...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 139 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity The stations of the last selection criterion are displayed again after a short time.The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use. Changing a mem...

Ra di o 140 Satellite radio* You can receive up to 100 different channels with high sound quality.The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channels of your choice, you must have this package enabled. You may experience signal drops and muting events related to this new ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 141 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity Selecting and storing channel 1. Select "SAT" and press the controller. Channels are shown on the Control Display sorted on the basis of selection criteria...

Ra di o 142 Storing channel 1. Select desired channel. 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Store" and press the controller. "Presets" is displayed. 4. Turn the controller to select a memory loca-tion and press the controller. The channel is stored. The ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 143 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs CD player: starting CD Equipment with two drives:The upper drive is for audio CDs.Insert the CD with the labeled side fac...

CD player and CD changer 144 CD changer: starting CD 1. Fill the CD magazine and insert, refer to page 145 . Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 2. Press button. This opens the start menu. 3. Move the controller backward to open "Entertainment". 4. Select "CD" a...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 145 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni cat io n s M o bi lity 2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller. The current music track on the CD is repeated.To stop repetition: 1. Press the controller 2. Select "Repea...

CD player and CD changer 146 Inserting/removing CDs from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs, remember to hold them only by their edges, taking care to avoid touching the reflective CD memory sur-face.To insert:Insert the CD in a CD slot with the labeled side facing upward.To remove:Pull out ...

Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your BMW portable phone via the Control Center or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

151 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity your portable phone.To avoid possible short circuits, after removing a battery you should never allow it to come into contact with metallic surfaces of any kind. &...

Telep h oning 152 Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller forward to open "Com-munication". Receiving calls If you have the phone number of the caller stored in the phone book and the phone num-ber is tr...

153 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "End call" and press the controller. Phone book After the portable phone is placed in the...

Telep h oning 154 Four lists are available: > "Top 8"The eight numbers called most frequently via the list "A - Z" are automatically stored in the Top 8 list. The number called most often appears at the top of the list. > RedialThe last eight phone numbers you have dialed are a...

155 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 3. Select "Delete all numbers" and press the controller.The list is deleted. Touch tone dialing Touch tone numbers are required for access to network servi...

Telep h oning 156 2. Select "Options" and press the controller. 3. Select "Call sender" and press the control-ler.The selected sender is called. Deleting text messages/SMS 1. Select the desired text message and press the controller.The text message is displayed. 2. Select "Option...

Telep h oning 158 Having entries read aloud* and selecting You can have all the entries of your voice phone book read aloud in the order of input and select a certain entry to establish a connection: Redialing The { Redial } command requests "Redial". Deleting an entry You can delete any ent...

159 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you in communicating with your BMW center. The installed car phone can be used to transmit data on the se...

Te leServ ice, BMW Assis t 160 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Enable services" and press the con-troller. TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist is enabled; data exchange with the service center starts. Enabling takes a few minutes. The status is...

161 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 5. Select "Service notification" and press the controller. Breakdown assistance You can call the Roadside Assistance * of the BMW Group should you require ...

Te leServ ice, BMW Assis t 162 5. Select the desired BMW center. > "Service Request" > "Customer Relations" 6. Press the controller. 7. Select "Start service" and press the con-troller. Contact to the desired BMW center is estab-lished. Adapting TeleService or BMW Assis...

163 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Displaying vehicle data When TeleService or BMW Assist is activated, the color designation, the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

R e fueling 166 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu-eling. If you do not, fuel cannot be dis- pensed into the tank and a message on the Control Display will appear. < Always observe all applicable precautions and regulations when handling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in...

M o bi lity 167 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Fuel specifications The engine uses unleaded gasoline only. Required fuel Premium unleaded gasoline The minimum octane rating is 91.If you use gasoline with this m...

Wh eels and tire s 168 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and – to a great extent – driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-sure. Check...

Wh eels and tire s 170 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed letter T = up to 118 mph/190 km/hH = up to 131 mph/210 km/hV = up to 150 mph/240 km/hW = up to 167 mph/270 km/hY = up to 186 mph/...

M o bi lity 171 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerat...

Wh eels and tire s 172 Run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side-wall.Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforcement ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pr...

Under t h e ho od 174 Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required, professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the specifications to be observed, only have work carried out on your vehicle by a BMW center or a workshop...

M o bi lity 175 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping off engine oil 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover, refer to page 177 ...

Under t h e ho od 176 Topping off engine oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower dipstick mark before adding oil. When it falls to this level, a message also appears on the Control Display. Refill the oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise engine damage could result. &l...

M o bi lity 177 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-sure to escape, then continue turning to open. 3. The coolant level is correc...

Maintenance 178 Maintenance The BMW Maintenance System The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for...

M o bi lity 179 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t OBD Socket The Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the instrument panel and under a cover.The cover has the ...

Replacing components 180 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage compartment under the floor mat. Wiper blade replacement 1. Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly. 2. Press the locking tabs together while slid-ing the wiper blade toward the front to ...

Replacing components 182 Sidemarker Bulb 5 watts, WY5W STThe bulb can be replaced via a cover at the front of the wheel well, refer to the description for turn signal lamp 2. 1. The bulb holder of the sidemarker lamp is located toward the outside of the vehicle next to the bulb holder of turn signal...

M o bi lity 183 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 1. Push a screwdriver from the left under the lamp and lever up the lamp to the right. 2. Turn the bulb holder 90 5 to the left and remove. 3. Remove and replace t...

Replacing components 184 Power failure Following a temporary interruption of the power supply, the operation of some equipment is lim-ited and must be reinitialized. Individual settings are also lost and have to be updated: > Active steeringThe system is deactivated and has to be ini-tialized, re...

M o bi lity 185 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency call* Conditions for an emergency call: > Ignition key in position 1 or greater. > The car phone is logged on to a ...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 186 Warning triangle* The warning triangle can be found in the lug-gage compartment on the left side. Comply with legal requirements requiring you to carry a hazard warning triangle in the vehicle. < First-aid kit* The first-aid kit is located in the filler eleme...

M o bi lity 187 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Preparing 1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found o...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 188 Towing and tow-starting Always observe all applicable towing laws and regulations. < Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason. < Use tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice command system and the index which helps you find the information you are searching for fastest. Reference Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

Technical data 192 Technical data Engine specifications Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 645Ci DisplacementNumber of cylinders cu in/cm µ 268.4/4,398 8 Maximum outputat engine speed hprpm 325 6,100 Maximum torqueat engine speed lb ft/Nm rpm 330/450 3,6...

Technical data 194 Convertible: dimensions All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning circle diameter: 37.4 ft/11.4 m Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG

Re fe re n c e 195 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Capacities Notes Fuel tankReserve gal/litersgal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 Fuel specification: page 167 Window and headlamp washer system quarts/liters a...

Sho rt co mmand s o f th e vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 198 menu Function Command Opening "Door locks" 29 , 31 { Door locks } Opening "Steering wheel buttons" 51 { Steering wheel buttons } Opening "Light" 60 , 91 { Light } Opening "Communication settings" 159 { Commu...

199 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni cat io n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Everything from A to Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, pointing out where these are located. A ABS Antilo...

E verything from A to Z 200 Audio 132 – controls 132 – switching on/off 132 – tone control 133 – volume 133 Automatic– air distribution 95 – air volume 95 – cruise control 61 , 62 – headlamp control 91 – service notification 160 – steering wheel adjustment, refer to Easy entry/exit 50 – storing stat...

Refueling To ensure that you always have all the essential data at hand when refueling, we recommend that you fill in the following tables with the spec-ifications and information that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifi-cations. Fuel Engine oil The oil quantity between t...