2012 BMW 640I COUPE low oil pressure

Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 94.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when
using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept
When using snow chains, you should set
whether you are driving with or without snow
chains via the iDrive.
The snow chain detection system supports you
by automatically showing the detected state on
the Control Display.
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CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 65,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Engine start, refer to Startingthe engine 58
Engine start, Starting aid 269
Engine stop 58
Engine temperature 72
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 273
Equalizer 176
Equipment, interior 136
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 98
Exchanging wheels/tires 251
Exhaust system 147
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External devices 199
External start 269
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 150
F
Fader 176
Failure message, refer to Check Control 70
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air volume 132
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 70
Filler neck for engine oil 257
Fine wood, care 275
First aid kit 268
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 271
Flat tire, changing wheels 265
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89
Flat tire, warning lamp 90, 93
Flooding 147 Floor carpet, care 275
Floor mats, care 275
FM/AM station 179
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 65
Foot brake 147
Front airbags 86
Front fog lamps 84
Front lamps 263
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 88
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 88
Front seats 45
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 92
Fuel cap 242
Fuel consumption, current 74
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap 242
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel quality 244
Fuel, tank capacity 282
Fuse 266
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 136
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 168
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 75
General driving notes 146
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 141
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 177
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 158
Gray display of the map 171 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 281
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 281
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 137
Hazard warning flashers 267
HDC Hill Descent Control 100
HD Radio 180
Head airbags 86
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 263
Headlamps 263
Headlamps, care 274
Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-up Display 129
Head-up Display, care 276
Heavy cargo, stowing 150
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 280
High-beam Assistant 83
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 83
Hill Descent Control HDC 100
Hills 148
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
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