2013 BMW 640I COUPE fuel

At a glance1Fuel gauge  772Indicator/warning lamps   743Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer  77Selection lists   81
ECO PRO displays   1646Oil temperature  777Computer  818Reset miles   77
Switching the change of display on and off
You can set whether the instrument display
changes to the ECO PRO displays or Sport dis‐
plays automatically when you switch driving
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ECO PRO displays1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐
ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays3Efficiency display   1644Transmission display   695▷Blue: bonus range▷Gray: rangeIn ECO PRO driving mode, the instrument dis‐
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. This
display supports a driving style that saves onfuel consumption with more prominent repre‐
sentation of the efficiency display and various
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 170.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 188.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.Display/reset miles Press the knob.▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shaded
roads, for example, to avoid the increased risk of
an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 84.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 84.
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RangeAfter the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is not
ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Range when destination guidance is
activated in the navigation system
When destination guidance is ac‐
tivated in the navigation system,
the range up to the destination is
displayed.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
Service requirements
Display The driving distance or the time
to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance is displayed briefly after
the ignition is switched on.
The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control
by the service specialist.
With TeleService, data regarding the service
status or legally mandated inspections of your
vehicle are automatically transmitted to your
service center before the service due date.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
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Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching.The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐
dated inspections of the vehicle are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before a
service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear in the current driving situation.
Displays
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
SymbolsDescriptionFuel efficient gear is engaged.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.
Speed limit detection with No
Passing Information
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera at the base of
the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs
at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐
head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols
for wet road conditions, etc. are also detected
and compared with vehicle interior data, such as
for the rain sensor, and are displayed depending
on the situation. The system takes into account
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information on the
info display:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
When the arrow view in the Head-up Display
is inactive.▷ECO PRO bonus range.Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.1."Settings"2."Info display"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough
fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color
of the display changes.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐
played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐
tion system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info"3."Cons." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Settings on the Control
Display
Time
Setting the time zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting the time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Date
Setting the date
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
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Setting the date format1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐
tance and temperature:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
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