2013 BMW 640I CONVERTIBLE USB

Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the
engine in situations such as the following:▷Interference of radio transmission to remote
control by external sources.▷Discharged battery in the remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by mobile
devices in close proximity to the remote
control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mobile
devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine in case of
emergency detection of remote control
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked area
on the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote con‐
trol, as shown, against the marked area on the
steering column and press the Start/Stop button
within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch
pedal.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone else
with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for three Per‐
sonal Profiles and one guest profile.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function. For more information, contact your
service center.
Transmission takes place via:
▷The USB interface in the glove compart‐
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Profile management
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the one
associated with the remote control currently in
use.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.
The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently in use.
Renaming profiles
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.1.Switch on the ignition.2."Settings"3."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.4.Open "Options".5."Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.USB interface, refer to page 158: "USB
device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the saved
contacts can be exported.
This can be useful for storing and opening per‐
sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally
changed or deleted.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.USB interface, refer to page 158: "USB
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 158.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center armrest,
refer to page 159.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
At a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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General information
Connection for importing and exporting data on
USB devices, e.g.:▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 31.▷Music collection, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Front center armrest
Opening
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Press the buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can be
locked with an integrated key to separately se‐
cure the trunk lid, refer to page 39, for example.
After the storage compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
.
For a description, see the user's
manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication.
Cupholders
Notes Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age.◀
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Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐placement 200
U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, automatic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 212
USB interface 158
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 121
Vehicle battery 202
Vehicle battery, replacing 202
Vehicle, breaking in 164
Vehicle care 211
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 189
Vehicle jack 201
Vehicle paint 211
Vehicle storage 214
Vehicle wash 210
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 152
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 221
Voice activation system 22 W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning triangle 205
Washer fluid 72
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 220
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 210
Water on roads 165
Weights 219
Welcome lamps 93
Wheel base, vehicle 219
Wheels, changing 186
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 179
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Width, vehicle 218
Wind deflector 49
Window defroster, rear 150
Windows, powered 42
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 165
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer system 70
Windshield wiper 70
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 72
Winter storage, care 214
Winter tires, suitable tires 187
Winter tires, tread 185
Wiper blades, replacing 198
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper system 70
Wood, care 213
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 198 X
xDrive 120
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 199 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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