ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 222.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting54Transporting children safely58Driving70Displays86Lamps91Safety110Driving stability control systems118Driving comfort140Climate control145Interior equipment151Storage compartments
Driving tips
158Things to remember when driving161Loading163Saving fuelMobility170Refueling172Fuel173Wheels and tires184Engine compartment186Engine oil188Coolant189Maintenance192Replacing components198Breakdown assistance203Care
Reference
210Technical data213Short commands of the voice act. system222Everything from A to Z
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After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 58, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
page 58, or when the ignition is switched off,
refer to page 58, and when position R or D is
engaged.▷With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.▷If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.Seite 67DrivingControls67
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height: 54.8 inches/1,392 mm2Vehicle width without mirrors: 74.6 inches/
1,894 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 81.9 inches/
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Length, wheel base1Wheelbase: 116.9 inches/2,968 mm2Length: 197.2 inches/5,009 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 39.2 ft/12.0 m
Weights
640i Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,203/2,360Loadlbs/kg904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,513/1,140Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,855/1,295Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2-44.6/460-1,265Seite 211Technical dataReference211
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650i Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,434/2,465Loadlbs/kg904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,679/1,215Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,899/1,315Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2-44.6/460-1,265
650i Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,622/2,550Loadlbs/kg904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,811/1,275Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,921/1,325Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2-44.6/460-1,265
Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 18.5/70Fuel quality, refer
to page 172Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 212ReferenceTechnical data212
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Cruising range 78
Cupholder 153
Current fuel consumption 78
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control, dy‐ namic 113
Data, technical 210
Date 77
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Dehumidifying, air 142
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display in windshield 138
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 89
Displays 70, 71
Displays, cleaning 206
Disposal, vehicle battery 196
Distance control, refer to PDC 126
Distance, selecting for ACC 120
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Downhill control 112
Drive-off assistant 110
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 110
Driving Experience Switch 114 Driving instructions, breaking
in 158
Driving mode 114
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 110
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 110
DTC driving dynamics 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Drive 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111
E
ECO PRO 164
ECO PRO display 164
ECO PRO mode 164
EfficientDynamics 165
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 71
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 110
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 198
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 199
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 78
Energy recovery 78 Engine, automatic Start/Stop
function 60
Engine, automatic switch- off 60
Engine compartment 184
Engine compartment, working in 184
Engine coolant 188
Engine oil 186
Engine oil, adding 187
Engine oil additives 187
Engine oil change 187
Engine oil filler neck 187
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 187
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 199
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 145
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 110
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 158
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 199
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
Eyes for securing cargo 162 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Speed limit in the com‐puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Stability control systems 110
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 60
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 113
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 51
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 151
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 151
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 179
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 76
Surround View 128
Suspension settings 114
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 114
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 144
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6 T
Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps 194
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 194
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 118
Terminal, jump-starting 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 196
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 103
Thigh support 46
Through-loading system 148
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 43
Tilt, seats 45
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 178
Tire inflation pressure 173
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94 Tires, changing 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 173
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 192
Top View 131
Total vehicle weight 211
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow-starting 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 111
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Transmission, automatic 67
Transporting children safely 54
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 77
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 211
Turning circle lines, backup camera 130
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 194
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 145 Seite 229Everything from A to ZReference229
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