2014 BMW 640I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
reel on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Power windows
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Opening
▷ Press the button to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the reel is held.▷ Press the reel beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the reel again stops the motion.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to
page 37, via remote control.
Closing Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the reel to the resistance point.
The window closes while the reel is held.▷ Pull the reel beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically. Pulling
again stops the motion.
See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,
refer to page 41.
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Pinch protection systemDanger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the win‐
dow's range of movement; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐
vent window from closing properly - proceed
as follows:1.Pull the reel past the resistance point and
hold it there.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain margin.2.Pull the reel past the resistance point again
within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety reel
General information
The following functions can be locked simulta‐
neously, using the reel:
▷Opening and closing of the rear windows
using the switches in the rear.▷Operation of the roller sunblinds using the
switches in the rear.▷Adjustment of the power rear seats.▷Adjustment of the power head restraints in
the rear.
Switching on and off
Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Safety reel for rear operation
Press the safety reel when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may re‐
sult if the windows are closed without supervi‐
sion.◀
Roller sunblinds
General information
The safety reel in the driver's door can be used
to prevent children, e. g., from operating the
roller sunblinds using the switches in the rear.
Press the safety reel in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blinds after having activated them consecu‐
tively a number of times, the system is blocked
for a limited time to prevent overheating. Let
the system cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low
interior temperatures.
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Driver's door controls
Roller sunblind for rear windowPress button.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
Press and hold this button.
Rear door controls
Roller sunblinds for side windows Press button.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.
Roller sunblind for rear window Press button.
Raising and lowering the roller
sunblinds together
Press and hold this button.
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function
General information The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the
same reel.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐
erwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐
selves.◀
Tilting up and closing glass sunroof
▷Push switch briefly upward.
The closed glass sunroof is
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▷Briefly press out the reel
twice in succession toward
the rear past the resistance
point.
Closed glass sunroof is tilted
and the sliding visor moves
all the way back.▷To close the reel, press upward briefly or
twice forward past the resistance point.
Additional options:
▷Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via
the remote control.▷Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer
to page 41.
Opening/closing the sliding visor
▷Press the reel in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
The sliding visor moves, as
long as the reel is held
down.▷Press the reel in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.
Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a glass sunroof closes, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
The glass sunroof is tilted again.
Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check
that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear;
otherwise, the closing action may not be inter‐
rupted in certain extreme situations, such as
when thin objects are present.◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
If there is an external danger or if, e. g., icing
prevents automatic closing, push the reel for‐
ward past the resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐
tion. Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐
erwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the reel up and hold it until
the initialization is complete:▷Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is com‐
pleted when the glass sun‐
roof and sliding visor are
completely closed.▷The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐
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AdjustingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 52.▷Head restraints, refer to page 54.▷Airbags, refer to page 101.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear while driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
Middle seat
The 6 Series Gran Coupe is designed as a
4+1-seater vehicle.
The middle seat is of limited usefulness. It is
recommended that this seat only be used by
persons who can use the backrest as a substi‐
tute for the head restraint.
Adjusting the head restraints, refer to
page 54.
At a glance1Active seat2Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory3Backrest width4Lumbar support5Backrest, head restraint6Shoulder support7Forward/back, height, tilt8Thigh support
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
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cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page 43, is activated for this purpose.
Adjustments in detail1.Forward/back.2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.
Thigh support
Multifunctional seat
Adjust the position using the lever.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷Press the front/rear section
of the reel.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.▷Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the reel.
The curvature is shifted up/
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Backrest widthChange the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
Press button. The LED lights up.
Changing the seat position
Requirements
▷Vehicle at a standstill.▷When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐
ble from the side on which the door is
open.
For safety reasons, the driver's seat cannot
be adjusted if only the door behind the
driver is open.
Controls
Press and hold this button until the seat has
moved to the desired position. Releasing the
button stops window/roof movement.
Front seat heating
Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the journey is continued within approx. 15
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐
ically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 184, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
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Switch offPress button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
On the Control Display:1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"3.Select the required seat.4.Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
Rear seat heating
Switching on
Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the journey is continued within approx. 15
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐
ically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 184, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Active seat ventilation, front
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐
cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Switching on
Press button once for each ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs
are lit.
After a short time, the system automatically
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐
cessive cooling.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts Seats with safety beltThe vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
belt out of the holder when applying it.
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