2013 BMW 640I COUPE gas type

Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage. ◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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Memory for seat, mirrors,steering wheel 50
Menu, EfficientDynamics 166
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 74
Microfilter 144
Minimum tread, tires 179
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 193
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
Multifunctional instrument display 71
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 180
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 104
No Passing Information 79
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 190 Obstacle marking, backup
camera 131
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 172
Odometer 77
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 185
Oil, adding 186
Oil additives 186
Oil change 186
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78
Oil filler neck 186
Oil types, alternative 186
Oil types, approved 186
Old batteries, disposal 196
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 190
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 192
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 143
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 77
Overtaking prohibitions 79
P
Paint, vehicle 205
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 135
Park Distance Control PDC 127
Parked-car ventilation 144 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 127
Parking assistant 135
Parking brake 61
Parking lamps 87
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 193
Parking with Auto Hold 62
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 131
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 127
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 104
People detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 173
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16 Seite 227Everything from A to ZReference227
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Radiator fluid 188
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 58
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 65
Rear axle steering 114
Rear lamps 194
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 143
Recirculated-air mode 143
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 170
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 146
Replacement fuse 196
Replacing parts 192
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 121
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 143
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 180
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 42
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 114
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 114
RON gasoline quality 172 Rope for tow-starting/tow‐
ing 202
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 181
Rubber components, care 206
Run-flat tires 181
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 206
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 192
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 203
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seating position for chil‐ dren 54
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 50
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 67
Sensors, care 207
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 189
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 199 Settings on Control Dis‐
play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 50
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 66
Shift paddles on steering wheel 68
Short commands 213
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 92
Side View 134
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 210
Ski bag 149
Smallest turning circle 211
Smoker's package 148
Snow chains 181
Socket 149
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 190
SOS button 198
Spare fuse 196
Speaker lighting 91
Specified engine oil types 186
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 83
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 83
Split screen 20
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 116
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 68
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 116
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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