2013 BMW 640I GRAN COUPE light

Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention.
Environmental influences can act on the vehicle
paint. Tailor the frequency and extent of your car
care to these influences.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
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Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter
months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃; follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radiator
grille or door handles with an ample supply of
water, possibly with shampoo added, particu‐
larly when they have been exposed to road salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sil‐
icon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft
cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to
surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts
until they are dry.
Floor carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passenger
compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To
prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
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Short commands of the voice activation
systemVehicle 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.
General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 22.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands are valid for ve‐
hicles with voice activation system. They do not
work in equipment packages with which only the
mobile phone can be operated by voice activa‐
tion.
Adjusting
Vehicle

FunctionCommandOpen the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Info display of the instrument cluster.›Info Display‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Open the profiles.›Profiles‹Seite 285Short commands of the voice activation systemReference285
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FunctionCommandSplit screen scale...miles.›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen
scale 5 milesSplit screen, highlight the traffic situation.›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹Split screen, computer.›Split screen on board info‹Split screen, trip computer.›Splitscreen trip computer‹Split screen, scale automatically.›Split screen automatic scaling‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

FunctionCommandEnter a new destination.›Enter address‹Trip list.›Stored trips‹
Radio
FM

FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz
or frequency 93.5Open the radio.›Radio‹Open the FM stations.›F M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹Select a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹Seite 289Short commands of the voice activation systemReference289
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 105
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 97
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 105
Active seat, front 48
Active seat ventilation, front 49
Active Steering, integral 101
Adaptive brake assistant 99
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive drive 101
Adaptive light control 84
Additional telephone 214
Additives, oil 260
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 276
Airbags 87
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air distribution, manual 132
Air pressure, tires 249
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air volume, automatic climate control 132
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41 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 133
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 254
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 137
Alternative oil types 260
AM/FM station 183
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 170
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 99
Applications 241
Appointments 231
Approved axle load 283
Approved engine oils 260
Apps 241
Apps, video playback 206
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 144
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 144
Arrival time 78
Ashtray 138
Ashtray, rear 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 271
Assistance when driving off 99
Assist, BMW 237
Audio playback 192 Audio playback, Blue‐
tooth 206
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 62
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 275
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 105
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 83
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
AUTO program, intensity 132
Auto Start/Stop function 59
AUX-IN port 203
Average fuel consumption 78
Average speed 78
Axle loads, weights 283
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, seats 46
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 117
Balance 180
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 271
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Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ing 273
Bass 180
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 268
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 268
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 206
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 215
BMW Assist 237
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 262
BMW Search 239
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 99
Brake assistant, adaptive 99
Brake discs, breaking in 150
Brake force display 98
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 98
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Brake lights, adaptive 98
Brake pads, breaking in 150
Braking, notes 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 270, 271
Breaking in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 81
Bulb replacement 264
Bulb replacement, front 265
Bulb replacement, rear 266
Bulbs and lamps 264
Button, RES 107
Button, Start/Stop 58 Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 271
C
Calendar 231
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 119
Camera, care 278
Camera, Side View 122
Camera, Top View 121
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Car battery 268
Car care products 276
Care, displays 278
Care, vehicle 276
Cargo 153
Cargo area, enlarging 139
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo straps, securing cargo 154
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 277
Car wash 275
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 150
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 262
CD/DVD 191
CDs, storing 198
Cell phone 214
Center console 14
Center speaker 181
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Central speaker 181
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 264
Changing wheels 267 Changing wheels/tires 253
Check Control 71
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 277
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 278
Climate control 131
Climate control wind‐ shield 151
Clock 74
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 145
Collision warning 111
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 104
Computer 77
Concierge service 238
Condensation on win‐ dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 152
Condition Based Service CBS 262
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 227, 235
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Control Display, settings 79
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 99
Convenient opening 35
Coolant 261
Coolant temperature 74
Cooling function 133
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 261
Corrosion on brake discs 152
Cruise control 113
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 105
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 145
Current fuel consumption 75
Current location, storing 162
Customer Relations 240
D
Damage, tires 253
Damping control, dy‐ namic 101
Data, technical 282
Date 75
Daytime running lights 83
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 132
Dehumidifying, air 133
Destination distance 78
Destination guidance 168
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 167
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 160
Digital clock 74
Digital radio 184
Dimensions 282
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display, ECO PRO 156 Display in windshield 129
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 85
Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 278
Disposal, coolant 261
Disposal, vehicle battery 268
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance, selecting for ACC 107
Distance to destination 78
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Drive-off assistant 99
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving Experience Switch 102
Driving instructions, breaking in 150
Driving notes, general 150
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 150
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC driving dynamics 100
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DVD/CD 191
DVD/CD notes 197
DVD changer 195
DVD settings 194
DVDs, storing 198
DVD, video 193
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 101
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 175
Dynamic Drive 101 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
ECO PRO 156
EfficientDynamics 157
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 156
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 71
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 246
Emergency Request 270
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 271
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 75
Energy recovery 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 59
Engine, automatic switch- off 59
Engine compartment 257
Engine compartment, working in 257
Engine coolant 261
Engine oil 259
Engine oil, adding 259
Engine oil additives 260
Engine oil change 260
Engine oil filler neck 259
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 260 Seite 296ReferenceEverything from A to Z296
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Hood 257
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 150
House number, entering for navigation 161
HUD Head-Up Display 129
Hydroplaning 151
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 74
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 74
Identification marks, tires 251
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 257
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 91, 94
Individual air distribution 132
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 249
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 93
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 77
Information on the navigation data 175
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 102
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 91
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 71
Instrument lighting 85 Integral Active Steering 101
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 136
Intensity, AUTO program 132
Interactive map 165
Interior equipment 136
Interior lamps 86
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 54
Intermediate destinations 167
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 161
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 75
iPod/iPhone 203
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 267
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 267
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Jump-starting 271
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Knee airbag 87
L
Lamp replacement 264
Lamp replacement, front 265
Lamp replacement, rear 266 Lamps 82
Lamps and bulbs 264
Lane departure warning 95
Lane margin, warning 95
Language on Control Dis‐ play 80
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 154
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 276
LED headlamps 265
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 265
Length, vehicle 283
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 266
Light-alloy wheels, care 277
Light control 84
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 265
Lighting 82
Lighting, speaker 181
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 82
Load 153
Loading 153
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 39
Lock, power window 43
Low beams 82
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 84
Lower back support 47
Lug bolt lock 267
Lumbar support 47 Seite 298ReferenceEverything from A to Z298
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