2013 BMW 640I CONVERTIBLE tire pressure

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.▷245/40 R 19
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.
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steer‐
ing of the Integral Active Steering is deactivated
automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted speed
with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear
axle steering is activated again automatically.
Activating the status1."Settings"2."Tire chains"3."Tire chains installed"
Automatic detection
If functioning properly:
▷Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not
activated
.
After you drive a short distance, a Check
Control message is shown and the state is
activated automatically.
Confirm the automatic activation.
▷Snow chains are not mounted. The setting
is activated
.
At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, a Check
Control message is displayed. Deactivate
the status manually.
If not functioning properly:
▷Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not
activated
.
A Check Control message is not displayed.
The automatic detection system is malfunc‐
tioning. Activate the status manually.
Activating/deactivating rear axle
steering
If the status indicating that snow chains are in
use is activated, the rear axle steering is deacti‐
vated automatically.
At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle
steering is activated again, even though snow
chains are in use.
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Lamps in the trunk lid
Access to the lamps
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 198.
24-watt bulb, HP24W
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 198.
16-watt bulb, W16W1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
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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.Automatic car washes
Notes Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the windows,
drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷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 71,to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion.▷Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a special
cycle for convertibles is available.▷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 42.
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:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 118
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 126
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Active Steering, integral 121
Adaptive brake assistant 118
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 117
Adaptive drive 121
Adaptive light control 95
Additives, oil 192
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 211
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 150
Air distribution, manual 149
Air flow, automatic climate control 149
Air pressure, tires 179
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 42
All around the center con‐ sole 14 All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 187
All-wheel-drive 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 192
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 118
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 118
Approved axle load 219
Approved engine oils 192
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 159
Arrival time 89
Ashtray 155
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 205
Assistance when driving off 118
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 68
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 210
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 99
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 38 Automatic recirculated-air
control 150
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 219
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 52
Backup camera 136
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 205
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 208
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 202
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 202
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 159
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
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Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 206
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 168
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 42
Fan, refer to Air flow 149
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 80
Filler neck for engine oil 192
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 165
Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 165
Front airbags 98
Front center armrest 159
Front fog lamps 96
Front lamps 0
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 99
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 100
Front seats 51 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 199
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel cap 176
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 176
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel quality 178
Fuel, tank capacity 220
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 153
Gasoline 178
Gasoline quality 178
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 164
Glove compartment 158
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 219
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 204
HDC Hill Descent Control 120
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 70
Headlamp glass 199 Headlamps 0
Headlamps, care 211
Headlamp washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 146
Head-up Display, care 214
Heavy cargo, stowing 168
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 218
High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Hill Descent Control HDC 120
Hills 166
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 159
Homepage 6
Hood 189
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 165
HUD Head-Up Display 146
Hydroplaning 165
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 189
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 103 , 106
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 179
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 87
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 122
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 77
Instrument lighting 96
Integral Active Steering 121
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 153
Intensity, AUTO program 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lamps 97
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 201
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 201
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Jump-starting 206 K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 98
L
Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 0
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lamps 93
Lamps and bulbs 198
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 168
LATCH child restraint fixing system 61
Leather, care 212
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment 200
LED light 200
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 199
Length, vehicle 219
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 200
Light-alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Lighting 93
Lighting, speaker 97
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 93
Load 167 Loading 167
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 39
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 52
Lug bolt lock 202
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 195
Maintenance require‐ ments 195
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 195
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 149
Manual air flow 149
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 74
Manual operation, backup camera 137
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 176
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 179
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 194
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear axle steering 121
Rear lamps 200
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 186
Refueling 176
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 153
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 198
Replacing wheels/tires 186
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Residual heat, automatic cli‐
mate control 151
Retaining straps, securing cargo 168
Retreaded tires 186
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 201
Roadside parking lamps 94
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 101
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 121
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 121
RON gasoline quality 178
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 208
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 187
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 187
S
Safe braking 165
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 213
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 198
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 209
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60 Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory 56
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 87
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 205
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Short commands 221
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 36
Sitting safely 51
Size 218
Ski bag 156
Smallest turning circle 219
Smoker's package 155
Snow chains 187
Socket 156
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 196
SOS button 204
Spare fuse 203
Speaker lighting 97
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Speed, average 88
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 85
Speed Limit Information 85
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 89
Split screen 20
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 74
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 74
Stability control systems 118
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 64
Status display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 121
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartments 158
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 158
Storage, tires 187
Storing the vehicle 214
Summer tires, tread 185
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 136
Suspension settings 122
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 122 Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 83
Tail and brake lamps 200
Tailgate 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 200
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 200
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
Temperature display, external temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 83
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 126
Terminal, jump-starting 206
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 202
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 111
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 185
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 179 Tire inflation pressure monitor,
refer to FTM 105
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 186
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 179
Tires, run-flat tires 187
Tire tread 185
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 198
Top View 139
Total vehicle weight 219
Tow fitting 208
Towing 207
Tow-starting 207
Tow truck 207
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Traction control 119
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Transmission, automatic 73
Transmission, manual 72
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 185
Trip computer 89
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 207
Trunk, cargo area partition 46
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 219
Turning circle lines, backup camera 138
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