2013 BMW 640I GRAN COUPE belt

Stowing cargo▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷Cover sharp edges and corners.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to
stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the
backrests.▷Place protective material around any sharp-
edged or pointed objects that could bump
against the rear window while the vehicle is
in motion.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes
in the cargo area
Securing cargo▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or
draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
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Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐
back, surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Surround"
When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐
back is simulated when a stereo audio track is
played.
Bang & Olufsen High End
Surround Sound System
Tone control
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Bang & Olufsen"4.Select the desired tone settings.▷"Studio": studio tone settings.▷"Expanded": open space tone settings.
Adjusting speaker lighting
All speakers in the vehicle are illuminated. The
lighting can be individually set.
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Bang & Olufsen"4.Select the desired lighting setting.▷"Off": no lighting.▷"Reduced": all speakers in the field of
view are hidden while driving.▷"On": all speakers are always illumi‐
nated.
Center speaker
An additional speaker is present on the dash‐
board. When Entertainment is switched on, it
switches off automatically and is illuminated ac‐
cording to the lighting setting.
If Entertainment is switched off or muting is ac‐
tivated, the speaker breaks back in.
Volume
▷" Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.▷With Bang & Olufsen High End Surround
Sound System: Automatic adjustment of
the volume depending on the driving noises,
e. g. wind noises, that can be heard in the
interior.▷"PDC" : volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong" : volume of the signal, e. g., the safety
belt reminder, compared to the entertain‐
ment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
Adjusting the volume
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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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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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Park Distance ControlPDC 115
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 152
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 61
Parking lamps 82
Parking with Auto Hold 62
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 118
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 126
People detection, refer to Night Vision 126
Personal information 226
Personal Profile 31
Phone 214
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 277
PlugIn 242
Position, storing 162
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 161
Power failure 268
Power sunroof, glass 44
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 249
Pressure warning FTM, tires 93
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44 Protective function, win‐
dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 261
Radio 183
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 65
Random 192
Random playback 192
RDS 184
Reading out loud 233
Rear axle steering 101
Rear center armrest 144
Rear lamps 266
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window defroster 133
Recirculated-air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 254
Refueling 246
Remaining range 75
Reminders 233
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 136
Renaming a station 184
Replacement fuse 268
Replacing parts 264
Replacing wheels/tires 253
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 107
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Retaining straps, securing cargo 154 Retreaded tires 254
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Roadside Assistance 238
Roadside parking lamps 83
Roller sunblinds 43
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 101
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 101
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 273
Route 169
Route criteria, route 168
Route, displaying 169
Routes, avoiding 168
Route section, bypassing 169
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 255
Rubber components, care 277
Run-flat tires 255
S
Safe braking 151
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 277
Safety switch, windows 43
Safety systems, airbags 87
Satellite radio 185
Saving fuel 0
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 171
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 264
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 274
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Seat belts, refer to Safetybelts 49
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 52
Seats 46
Seat ventilation, front 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 76
Selector lever, automatic transmission 67
Sensors, care 278
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 262
Service requirements, dis‐ play 75
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 271
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 79
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 68
Short commands 285
Shoulder support 48
Side airbags 87
Side View 121
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 46
Size 282
Ski bag 141
Smallest turning circle 283
Smoker's package 138
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 224
Snow chains 255
Socket 139 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 263
Software applications, iPhone 241
Software update 210
Spare fuse 268
Speaker lighting 181
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 163
Specified engine oil types 260
Speed, average 78
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 78
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 181
Split screen 20
Split screen map settings 172
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 170
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 68
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Stability control systems 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 59
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
State/province, selecting for navigation 160
Stations, stored 189
Station, storing 183
Status display, tires 90
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 101
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54 Steering wheel memory 52
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 255
Storing the vehicle 278
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 161
Summer tires, tread 253
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 73
Surround View 117
Suspension settings 102
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 102
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 135
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 74
Tail and brake lamps 266
Tailgate 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 266
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Tasks 232
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 282
TeleServices 238
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
Temperature display, external temperature 74
Temperature, engine oil 74
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 105
Terminal, jump-starting 272
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