2012 BMW 640I CONVERTIBLE fuel cap

4.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and

cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as

possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
▷ Cover sharp edges and corners. Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes
in the cargo area
Securing cargo
▷
Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a

cargo net* or draw
straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps*.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or
draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described

above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Saving fuel
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
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Refueling
Fuel cap
Opening
1.
Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap. 2.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. 3.
Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap. Closing
1.
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
2. Close the fuel filler flap. Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
1. Open the cover on the right side trim. 2.
Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐
bol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Handling fuels
Obey
safety regulations posted at the gas
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Refueling

Fuel tank capacity
Fuel
tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters.Refuel promptly
Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and
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This indicates that there is excessive
misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have
the system checked immediately;
otherwise, serious engine misfiring
within a brief period can seriously
damage emission control compo‐
nents,
in particular the catalytic con‐
verter.
Fuel cap The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the

OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐
eration, faults and user settings. These data are
stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐
hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way
provide valuable information for service proc‐
esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐
ing vehicle functions further.
In addition, if you signed a service contract for
Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly
from the vehicle to facilitate the desired serv‐
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Capacities

Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel quality, refer
to page 228
Windshield and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5.0 Seite 262
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External temperature warn‐
ing 75
Eyes for securing cargo 141
F
Fader 164
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air volume 124
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82
Filler neck for engine oil 238
Fine wood, care 256
First aid kit 249
Fitting
for towing, refer to Tow
fitting 252
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 95
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Flat tire, warning lamp 93, 95
Flat tire, wheel change 246
Flooding 139
Floor carpet, care 256
Floor mats, care 256
FM/AM station 166
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 71
Foot brake 139
Front airbags 88
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps 244
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 89
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 90
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 95
Fuel cap 226
Fuel consumption, current 75
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 77
Fuel filler flap 226
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel quality 228 Fuel, tank capacity
262
Fuse 247
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 128
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 155
Gear
change, automatic trans‐
mission 72
Gear shift indicator 79
General driving notes 138
Glove compartment 132
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 261
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 261
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 129
Hazard warning flashers 248
HD Radio 167
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37
Headlamp flasher 69
Headlamp glass 244
Headlamps 244
Headlamps, care 255
Headlamp washer system 69
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 57
Head-up Display 121
Head-up Display, care 257
Heavy cargo, stowing 141
Height, seats 53
Height, vehicle 260 High-beam Assistant
86
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 86
Hills 140
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 101
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 133
Homepage 6
Hood 236
Horn 12
Hotel function 39
Hot exhaust system 138
House number, entering for navigation 147
Hydroplaning 139
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 75
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 75
Identification marks, tires 231
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 236
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Indication of a flat tire 93, 95
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribution 123
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 229
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 95
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 76
Information on the navigation data 160
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 103
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Random playback
174
RDS 167
Reading out loud 214
Rear axle steering 102
Rear lamps 245
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 125
Recirculated-air mode 125
Recommended tire brands 233
Refueling 226
Remaining range 74
Reminders 213
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote
control, universal 128
Replacement fuse 247
Replacing parts 243
Replacing wheels/tires 233
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 74
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
Retaining straps, securing cargo 141
Retreaded tires 233
Roadside Assistance 219
Roadside parking lamps 85
Rollover protection system 91
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 102
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 102
Roof load capacity 261
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 252
Route 154
Route criteria, route 153
Route, displaying 154
Routes, avoiding 154
Route section, bypassing 155
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 234 Rubber components,
care 256
Run-flat tires 234
S
Safe braking 139
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder 56
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 256
Safety systems, airbags 88
Satellite radio 168
Saving fuel 141
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Screwdriver 243
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 252
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 76
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 257
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 241
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 249
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 79
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Short commands 263
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 88
Side View 114
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 37
Sitting safely 53
Size 260
Ski bag 131
Smallest turning circle 261
Smoker's package 129
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 205
Snow chains 234
Socket 130
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 241
Software applications, iPhone 222
Software update 191
Spare fuse 247
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 149
Specified engine oil types 239
Speed, average 77
Speed limit, setting 78
Speedometer 14
Split screen 23
Split
screen map settings 157
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 155
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 65
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