
DrivingVehicle 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.
Start/Stop button
The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:▷When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.▷If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when thedoor is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is stopped:
▷During locking, also with the low beams ac‐
tivated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available when
the low beams are switched off.▷When opening and closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams
are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or
closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐
er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐
tive.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
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Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of the
following conditions are met.▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/
S.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.▷Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
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Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehicle
may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.▷When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must
be set.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx 4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
Closed doors.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasounds sensors used to measure park‐
ing spaces are located in the side turn signals.
To ensure full operability:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press the button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
  Parking assistant is activated automatically.
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rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or damage
may result.◀
Locking the backrest
Before driving with passengers in the rear
of the vehicle, make sure that the backrests are
engaged and thus locked in place. Otherwise,
the restraining effect of the safety belts may be
limited in an accident.◀
Preventing indentations
When folding down the rear seats, ensure
that the safety belt buckles are located in the
recesses provided form them in the seat. Oth‐
erwise they can create indentations in the back‐
rest.◀
Opening1.Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt
in the rear using the latch plate of another
safety belt.2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.3.Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.4.The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for‐
ward slightly.5.Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1.Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀2.Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.3.Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
To secure cargo, refer to page  162, with nets or
draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with lashing
eyes.
Ski bag
Capacity
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or,
depending on the binding, up to two snow‐
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
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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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Initialization, Integral ActiveSteering  114 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  95 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  98 
Instrument cluster  70 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  71 
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional  71 
Instrument lighting  89 
Integral Active Steering  113 
Integrated key  30 
Integrated universal remote control  145 
Intensity, AUTO program  141 
Interior equipment  145 
Interior lamps  90 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol  35 
Interior motion sensor  41 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  53 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  78 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  195 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  195 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  68 
Jump-starting  199 
K
Key/remote control  30 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  38 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission  68 Knee airbag  92 
L
Lamp replacement  192 
Lamp replacement, front   0 
Lamp replacement, rear  194 
Lamps  86 
Lamps and bulbs  192 
Lane departure warning  106 
Lane margin, warning  106 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  84 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  162 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  55 
Leather, care  204 
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment  194 
LED light  194 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  193 
Length, vehicle  211 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  21 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  194 
Light-alloy wheels, care  205 
Light control  88 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  193 
Lighting  86 
Lighting, speaker  90 
Lighting via remote control  35 
Light switch  86 
Load  161 
Loading  161 
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  38 
Lock, power window  42 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  57 
Low beams  86 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  88 
Lower back support  46 
Lug bolt lock  196 
Lumbar support  46 
M
Maintenance  189 
Maintenance require‐ ments  189 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  78 
Maintenance system, BMW  189 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  74 
Manual air distribution  141 
Manual air flow  141 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  62 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  68 
Manual operation, backup camera  129 
Manual operation, door lock  36 
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors  52 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  170 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  127 
Manual operation, Side View  133 
Manual operation, Top View  132 
Marking on approved tires  180 
Marking, run-flat tires  181 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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