BMW 2004 645Ci- Manuals

5 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual-ized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment avai...

Notes 6 For your own safety Fuels Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight – that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equiv-alent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect t...

7 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica-tion thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following war-ranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty >...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to serve as a source of orientation in 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. Online Editi...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing rear window 35 2 Convertible: opening and closing windows together 34 3 Convertible: opening and closing back windows 34 4 Opening and closing front windows 33 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors 48 6...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 13 2 Speedometer with display of speed for cruise control 63 3 Fixed indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 64 and engine oil thermometer 65 5 Display for > Variable indicator and warning lamps 66 > Speed for cruise control ...

Cockpit 14 All around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Control Center 16 Control Center The Control Center groups the functions of a large number of switches. This means that these functions can be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to the principle of the menu guidance. How you control the individual functi...

At a glance 17 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Menu guidance As of ignition key position 1, the following message appears on the Control Display: Confirm the message by pressing the con-troller; the start menu is opened. Start menu Via the start menu,...

Control Center 18 Selecting menu items and making adjustments 1 To select individual menu items: turn the controller. The marking moves. Menu items shown in white can be selected 2 To activate menu items selected with the marking: press the controller. In the current field, new menu items are dis-pl...

Voice command system 20 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle sys-tems without ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. Individual menu items on the Control Dis-play can be spoken as commands. Opera-tion via the controll...

Voice command system 22 Notes Do not use the voice command sys-tem in emergency situations. In stress situations, voice and pitch can change. < The portable phone can also be oper-ated by voice control, refer to page 151 . < For voice commands, bear the following in mind: > Issue the comman...

Opening and closing 26 Opening and closing The key set 1 Master keys with remote control.They specify the functions of the Key Memory. In the process individual func-tions of your vehicle can behave differ-ently depending on the key used, see further below. To differentiate, you can mark the keys wi...

Controls 27 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door. The central locking system can be oper-ated from the outside > via the remote control > via the door lock and from inside via the button for the c...

Opening and closing 28 Locking and securing Press the button. Switching on interior lamps Press the button if the vehicle is locked.You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc. Panic mode * By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can...

Controls 29 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Using door lock One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only.Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the remaining doors, the luggage compart-ment lid and the fuel fil...

Opening and closing 30 6. Press the controller. The setting is selected. Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, the last adjustment is applied. Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock both doors together with the button for the central locking sys-tem and then pull the door...

Controls 31 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 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 of the BMW emblem or the button on the r...

Opening and closing 32 If special circumstances should make it absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the lid open: 1. Coupe: close both windows as well as the glass roofConvertible: with closed top, close all windows 2. Adjust the automatic climate control to supply a high air volume, ref...

Controls 33 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed > The indicator lamp flashes on locking: door(s) or luggage compartment lid ...

Opening and closing 34 Coupe: opening and closing windows Ignition key as of position 1: > Press the switch up to the resistance point:The window continues to move down-wards as long as you continue to hold the switch > Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point:The window moves down...

Opening and closing 36 Raising and closing glass roof Ignition key as of position 1: > Briefly press the switch for raising the roof:The roof opens and the sliding panel moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm > Press the switch twice beyond the resistance point toward the rear:The roof opens and the sli...

Controls 37 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Turn the Allen wrench and move the glass roof in the desired direction. Sliding panel 1. Lower the cover downwards, if neces-sary using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit at the positions indi-c...

Opening and closing 38 Partial vacuums that occur at higher speeds in the passenger compart- ment can make the convertible top flap. Use the ventilation controls to increase the air supply so that no partial vacuum occurs in the vehicle. < To close the electrically activated side windows while th...

Opening and closing 40 2. Hold the convertible top at each side frame, arrow 3 , with both hands Lifting the convertible top at parts other than the side frame can damage it. < 3. Both persons lift on both sides simulta-neously, arrows 4 , and swing the top forwards. In doing so, keep the convert...

Adjustments 42 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The sitting position also plays an important role together with the safety belts and air-bags in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an accide...

Controls 43 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected move-ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle con-trol could lead to an accid...

Adjustments 44 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and select three different adjustment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory. Storing Ignition key as of position 1: 1. Adjust the desire...

Controls 45 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2 2. Press the desired memory button 1 , 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been com-pleted....

Adjustments 46 Adjusting tilt angle Swivel the head restraints. Entry to the rear Before moving off, fold back both seat backrests. Otherwise, there is a risk of accident from unexpected movement. < Coupe: releasing backrest Pull the lever upwards and fold the back-rest forwards.The lever is desi...

Controls 47 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Safety belts Fasten your safety belt before starting any trip. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Fastening Make sure you hear the l...

Adjustments 48 Mirrors Adjusting exterior mirrors Armrest in the driver's door: 1 4-way adjustment 2 Switching to the other mirror or auto-matic curb monitor, refer to page 45 To prevent the exterior mirrors from being damaged due to the width of the vehicle, always fold them in by hand before enter...

Adjustments 50 Operating function Briefly press the corresponding button on the steering wheel. Voice instructions of navigation system: > Switch voice instructions on/off:Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds > Repeat the last voice instruction:Briefly press the button > To p...

Controls 51 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 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 ...

Transporting children safely 52 Child seat security All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child-restraint sys-tems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt. To lock safety belt Pull the en...

Controls 53 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Canadian models only: The anchorage points for the LATCH child-restraint fixing are identified by buttons. Installation guide The installation guide makes it easier to fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing...

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 ...

Controls 55 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility SMG Sequential manual transmission and automatic transmission Your BMW is equipped with the conve-nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi-tion 3 'Star...

Driving 56 do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, con-tinuously press the button of the handbrake lever.Strong application of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear end.The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is engaged.V...

Controls 57 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > One-touch function for Sequential mode+: manual upshifts—: manual downshifts > D: Drive mode. N is automatically engaged if the driver's door is opened with the engine running and neither pedals, ...

Driving 58 speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system > When the vehicle is stationary, the transmission automatically downshifts into first gear > Shortly before dropping below a gear-dependent minimum speed, the trans-missi...

Controls 59 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility P Parking Select only when the vehicle is completely stationary. The rear wheels are blocked. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is completely stationary. N Neutral E.g. engage in car washes. The vehi...

Driving 60 Activating system With ignition key in position 2 Press the SPORT button.The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. Deactivating system > Press the SPORT button again or > engage reverse gear or > switch off the engine. The LED in the button...

Controls 61 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Triple turn signal activation is acti- vated. Wiper system 1 Standard wiper speed: briefly press once. The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle is statio...

Driving 62 Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in dam-age caused by undesired wiper activa-tion. < Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly clos...

Controls 63 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically > when you apply pressure to the brake pedal > when you press down the clutch pedal or engage position N of the automatic transmission/SMG &g...

Everything under control 64 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock When the ignition is off you can briefly acti-vate the time, outside temperature and odometer displays by pressing the knob 3 at the lower left of the instrument cluster. Outside temperature display, cl...

Controls 65 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 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 message appears on the Cont...

Everything under control 66 Symbols The service deadline has already passed. The deadline for service or an official inspection is approaching. Please fix a service appointment. No service is currently required. You can request more detailed information on every entry. Select the entry and press the...

Controls 67 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Display of a message means that a Check Control message is present. Information and malfunction reports are indicated by an illuminated indicator or warning lamp symbol. At the same time, a gong sounds an...

Everything under control 68 Calling up stored messages on Control Display Using CHECK button 1. Press the button longer:The first stored message is displayed 2. Briefly press the button:A new message appears each time you briefly press the button. Using Control Center Control Center, for principle d...

Controls 69 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Computer Mode selection As of ignition key position 1, you can use the BC button in the turn signal lever to call up computer information in the instrument cluster. A new function appears each time you br...

Controls 71 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 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 indicates when you have reached this ...

Everything under control 72 Stopwatch Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open "Navigation".On vehicles without navigation system: open "Car Data" 2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-troller 3. Select "Stopwatch" and press the con-troller. ...

Everything under control 74 Setting date Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the menu 2. Select "Display settings" and press the controller 3. Select "Date" and press the controller 4. Select "Set date" and press the control-ler. The first sectio...

Controls 75 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control * The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Signal tones and a visual display * indicate the current distance to an obj...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 76 indicate the presence of objects in green before they are close enough to generate a signal tone. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Press button. The start menu is opened 2. Press the controller to open the menu 3. Select &...

Controls 77 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC optimizes vehicle stability during acceleration and when starting from a full stop, as well as optimizing traction. The system recognizes any tendency for the vehicle to ...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 78 The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appro- priate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks. < DBC Dynamic Brake Control When yo...

Controls 79 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility have dropped below the minimum, possi-bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system. Do not continue driving. Contact your BMW center. < Flat Tire Monitor The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 80 Report of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up in red and a message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Cautiously reduce the vehicle speed to below 5...

Controls 81 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags for driver and front pas-senger 2 Coupe: head airbags 3 Front side airbags 4 Knee airbag for front passenger 5 Knee airba...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 82 Airbag system operational The airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners as of ignition key position 1. The warning lamp goes out after a few sec-onds. ...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 84 6. Press the controller. The information appears on the Head-Up Display. Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, the last adjustment is applied. Adjusting brightness The brightness of the display is automati-cally adapted to the amb...

Controls 85 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Parking lamps With the switch in this position, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one side ...

Lamps 86 this switch position with the ignition key in position 2. < The automatic headlamp control can-not serve as a substitute for your per- sonal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-ple, the system cannot detect fog...

Controls 87 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Instrument lighting Turn the serrated dial to adjust the illumina-tion inten...

Controls 89 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 14 Indicator lamp for independent ventila-tion > Activation time set:The indicator lamp comes on > Independent ventilation switched on:The indicator lamp flashes 15 Rear window defroster 16 Air gril...

A congenial climate 90 rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this function automatically. Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence: > Indicator lamps off: outside air flows into the vehicle continuously > Right indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the system detects ...

A congenial climate 92 climate control is optimized for driving with the convertible top open. In addition, the air supply is increased as the speed increases. If the convertible program has been selected, it is automatically active every time the top is opened. The effect of the convertible program...

Controls 95 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. The equipment can be used in ignition key position 2. If the device cannot be operated after repe...

Practical interior accessories 96 Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted into its holder. Failure to comply with this precaution could lead to overcharging and damage. < Center armrest A storage compartment is located in the armrest between the front seats. This com-partm...

Controls 97 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility could cause personal injury to occupants during braking or evasive maneuvers. < Cup holders The compartment of the rear center con-sole contains a built-in and removable cup holder. The removable cup h...

Practical interior accessories 98 Socket In front passenger footwell Access to the socket: Fold the cover upwards. Ski bag * Designed for safe, convenient transport of up to 2 pairs of standard skis or one snow-board. The ski bag itself plus the additional capac-ity provided by the luggage compartme...

Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 102 Things to remember when driving Break-in procedures 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 following section. Engine and differential ...

Driving tips 103 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility road surface. This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning, and is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ulti-mately undermining your ability to...

Things to remember when driving 104 Mobile communication devices in vehicle BMW advises against using mobile communication devices, e.g. portable phones, in the inside of the vehicle without a direct connection to an external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle electronics and mobile communication devic...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Starting navigation system 108 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti-nation you enter. Navigation DVD Special navigation DVDs are required; these are available from your BMW center. I...

Navigation Driving tips 109 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window. This dis-play remains visible even if you switch to another application. 1. Move the controller to...

Destination entry 110 Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination using information, refer to page 113 > Selecting from among recent destina-tions, refer to Destination l...

Destination entry 112 The destination is saved in the destination list, refer to page 113 . Selecting destination using map If you only know the location of the town/city or street, the system offers you a map. You can use the cursor to limit the destina-tion in the map and then apply it into the de...

Navigation Driving tips 113 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Selecting destination using information You can obtain a display of selected desti-nations for towns/cities and apply them into the destination guidance, e. g. hotels, sights or hospitals. Control Center...

Destination entry 114 > To display information on the desti-nation:Select "Information on destination" > To change the entry:Select "Edit", for operation, refer to Entering town/city of destination or zip code, page 111 > To delete the entry:Select "Delete entry" >...

Destination entry 116 Deleting all destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start menu 2. Press the controller to open the menu 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller 4. Select "Delete data" and press the con-...

Navigation Driving tips 117 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility You can change the choice of route when-ever the destination guidance is active. Wordmatch principle The system supports the wordmatch prin-ciple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets o...

Navigation Driving tips 119 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the controller. The destination guidance is switched off. When you park the vehicle before reaching the entered destination, upon restarting you will see the ...

Destination guidance 120 Displaying route map You can have your current position dis-played on a map. After starting the destina-tion guidance, the planned route is shown on the map. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the con-troller 2. Select "Map, facing north" or "Map, direction...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

On/off and tone 126 On/off and tone The following equipment has shared con-trols and setting options: > Radio Business > CD player > CD changer * . Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons on the CD player > Control Center > Buttons on the steering wheel, refer t...

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 127 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment". You have the following choices: > "FM" or "AM": radio reception > "WB": calling up Weather Band station >...

Radio 130 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. The start menu is opened 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Ent...

Radio 132 To stop the scan at the desired frequency or station:Press button. 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 principl...

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 133 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility The stations of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time. Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, other stored stations are displayed. Changing a memory ...

Radio 134 You may experience signal drops and muting events related to this new technology. < Enabling or disabling channels Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Press button. The start menu is opened 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 3. Sele...

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Starting CD player Equipment with two drives:The upper drive is for audio CDs. Insert the CD with the labeled side facing upwards.Playback starts automatically i...

CD player and CD changer 138 3. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 4. Select "CD" and press the controller 5. Select the desired CD and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the next CD will be selected. If new CDs have been placed in the CD magazine,...

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 139 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Repeating a track Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed 2. Select "Repeat" and press the contro...

CD player and CD changer 140 Random play sequence In this mode, the music tracks on the cur-rent CD are played once in a random sequence. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed 2. Select "Random...

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 141 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Inserting CD magazine Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in the direction of the arrow. The CD changer automatically reads in the inserted CDs and is then ready for opera-tion. Notes For correct ...

Communications This chapter summarizes how you operate your BMW portable phone via the Control Center or voice control and how you use BMW Assist or TeleService. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

145 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Batteries Never attempt to dismantle your BMW portable phone or its battery. Use only approved battery types – the wrong battery can destroy your portable phone.To avoid possible short circuits, after re...

Telephoning 146 Hands-free system Coupe: Convertible: The hands-free microphone is located near the interior rearview mirror or on the steer-ing column. The hands-free system is activated when-ever you establish or receive a call using: > The button on the steering wheel > The Control Center &...

147 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Entering unlock code if you are asked to enter the Unlock Code by a message on the Control Display: 1. Select "Phone" and press the controller 2. To enter the unlock code: select letters and digi...

Telephoning 148 Ending a call 1. If necessary, select the telephone num-ber 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed 3. Select "End call" and press the control-ler. Phone book After inserting the portable phone in the cradle, the phone book is transferred from the portable phon...

149 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 4. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed 5. Select "Add digits" and press the con-troller 6. To supplement the phone number: select digits individually and press the controller 7. S...

Telephoning 150 Deleting entire list 1. Select an entry from the list 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed 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 services or to co...

151 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility To close the text message:Move the controller forwards to select and press the controller. Calling sender 1. Select the desired text message and press the controller.The text message is displayed 2. Sele...

153 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Correcting phone number After the last spoken sequence of digits has been repeated by the system, you can delete this sequence of digits. The command { Correct number } can be repeated as often as you li...

Telephoning 154 Notes The voice commands were available in English on going to print. Other lan- guages are currently not available. To operate the portable phone via the voice command system, refer to page 20 . < Important for voice commands For voice commands, bear the following in mind: > I...

155 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you in communicat-ing with your BMW center. The installed car phone can be used to transmit data on the service status of your vehicle or on lega...

TeleService, BMW Assist 156 6. Select "Enable services" and press the controller. TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist is enabled; data exchange with the service center starts. Enabling takes a few minutes. The status is displayed on the Control Display. If you open another menu, the e...

TeleService, BMW Assist 158 Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist Displaying and updating services You will be informed about the changes in the scope of TeleService or BMW Assist. In this case, you should update the services. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start ...

159 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Displaying vehicle data When TeleService or BMW Assist is acti-vated, the colored designation, the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed. Control Center, fo...

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 how to deal with any problems that may occur. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Refueling 162 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled into the tank and a message on the Control Display will appear. < Always observe all applicable precau-tions and regulations when handling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your v...

Mobility 163 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Warning lamp * lights up. Fuel filler cap is not properly closed or is missing. Check whether the fuel filler cap is properly closed. Fuel specifications The engine uses lead-free gasoline only. Required...

Wheels and tires 164 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 condi-tion of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure. Check t...

Wheels and tires 166 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/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mp...

Mobility 167 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under con-trolled conditions on...

Wheels and tires 168 Run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire.Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and special rims. The tire reinforcement ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pre...

Mobility 169 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Recommended tire sizes and makes BMW tests certain tire brands for each tire size, classifies them as road-safe and approves them. You can find out about these at specialized dealers or at your BMW cente...

Under the hood 170 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 ser-vice procedures and precautions, always have any required work on your vehicle carried out at your BMW...

Mobility 171 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping up engine oil 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover, refer to page 173 3 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Check...

Under the hood 172 Topping up engine oil Wait until the level has dropped to just on the lower dipstick mark before adding oil. In this area a message also appears on the Control Display. Store oil, grease etc., well out of the reach of children; always observe all warning labels on the containers. ...

Mobility 173 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 3. The coolant level is correct when the measuring range of the fill level indica-tor is at the level of the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer to the drawing next to the filler neck 4. If the coo...

Maintenance 174 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 fea-tures, such as replacement of the filters fo...

Mobility 175 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Care Important information on care and main-tenance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Rules and regulations 176 Rules and regulations California laws Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to issue the fol-lowing warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emi...

Replacing components 178 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit 1 , the screw-in tow fitting 2 and spare fuses and a pair of plas- tic tweezers 3 are stored in the luggage compartment. Fold up the cover located under the floor mat. Windshield wiper blades To replace, fold the wip...

Replacing components 180 4. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull out 5. Remove and replace the bulb. Sidemarker Bulb 5 watts, WY5W ST The bulb can be replaced via a cover at the front of the wheel well, refer to the descrip-tion for turn signal lamp 2. 1. The bulb holder of the sidemarker lamp ...

Mobility 181 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 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 the bulb. Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-...

Replacing components 182 > Active steeringThe system is deactivated and has to be initialized, refer to page 80 . Until then, greater steering wheel movement is required > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memoryThe position must be newly stored, refer to page 44 > Time and dateThe settings m...

Mobility 183 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Giving and receiving assistance Emergency call * Conditions for an emergency call: > Ignition key as of position 1 > The car phone is logged on to a portable telephone network > The emergency ca...

Giving and receiving assistance 184 Warning triangle * The warning triangle can be found in the luggage compartment on the left side. Comply with legal requirements requiring you to carry a hazard warn- ing triangle in the vehicle. < First-aid kit * The first-aid kit is located in the filler ele-...

Mobility 185 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 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 on the battery 2. Switch off the engine o...

Giving and receiving assistance 186 Using tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment under the floor mat, refer to page 178 , and should always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. To avoid d...

Mobility 187 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment > When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways. Secure the tow bar on the tow fitting only. Otherwise damage could result on other vehicle part...

Reference This is where to look to find information on any desired topic as quickly as possible. This chapter includes the section with technical data, the short commands of the voice command system a well as the manual's index. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Technical data 190 Technical data Engine specifications Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 645Ci DisplacementNumber of cylinders cu in/cm m 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 192 Convertible: dimensions All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning circle diameter: 37.4 ft/11.4 m. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG

Reference 193 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Capacities Notes Fuel tankReserve gal/litersgal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 Fuel specification: page 163 Window and headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 For details: page 62 Engine...

Short commands of the voice command system 194 Short commands of the voice command system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. The following lists important short com-mands of the voice command system. Communication Navigation *...

Short commands of the voice command system 196 menu Function Command Opening "Door locks" 27 , 29 { Door locks } Opening "Steering wheel buttons" 49 { Steering wheel buttons } Opening "Lighting" 60 , 85 { Light settings } Opening "Communication interface" 155 { Commun...

197 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Everything from A to Z Index "..." Indicates texts on the Control Display for the selection of functions, pointing out where these are located. A ABS Antilock Brake System 76 – malfunction 78 – w...

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 specifications and informa-tion that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications. Fuel Engine oil The oil quantity between th...