2015 BMW 640I CONVERTIBLE coolant level

Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 194.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 218.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if needed by your service center
and add coolant as needed.
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
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Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 113 , 116
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 98
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 134
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 48
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 164
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 164
Convertible top 48
Convertible top, care 234
Convertible top, cargo area partition 50
Convertible top, emergency operation 50
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 110
Convertible top tool 50
Coolant 218
Coolant level 218
Coolant temperature 91
Cooling function 165
Cooling, maximum 165
Cooling system 218
Cornering light 103
Corrosion on brake discs 182
Cosmetic mirror 172
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 149 Cruise control, active with
Stop & Go 142
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 142
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 177
Current fuel consumption 92
D
Damage, tires 206
Damping control, dy‐ namic 137
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 103
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 165
Dehumidifying, air 165
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 64
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 64
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 99
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays 84
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 219
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, refer to PDC 151
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 40
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 41
Downhill control 136
Drive-off assistant 134
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 134
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 180
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 180
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 134
Driving tips 180
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 135
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Drive 137
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 135
E ECO PRO 186
ECO PRO, bonus range 187
ECO PRO display 186
ECO PRO displays 85
ECO PRO driving mode 186
ECO PRO mode 186
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 188
EfficientDynamics 188
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
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