belt BMW 640I CONVERTIBLE 2012 User Guide

4.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and

cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
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. 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.◀
Saving fuel
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
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Driving tips Controls At a glance

When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐
back is simulated when a stereo audio track is
played.
Volume
▷
"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.
▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐
pared to the entertainment sound output.
▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment 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
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting. 5.
To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
Resetting the tone settings
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset" Opening the tone settings in
the Options menu

*
1. "CD/Multimedia" or "Radio"
2. If necessary, select additional entries, for ex‐
ample, "FM" or

"CD/DVD".
3. Open "Options".
4. "Tone"
5. Set the desired tone.
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To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing,
provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
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.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Moisten the cloth lightly and use plastic
cleanser, if necessary.
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
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 101
Activated-charcoal filter 126
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 98
Active seat, front 55
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Active Steering, integral 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 100
Adaptive drive 102
Adaptive light control 85
Additional telephone 196
Additives, oil 239
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
Airbags 88
Airbags, indicator/warning light 89
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125
Air distribution, manual 123
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air pressure, tires 229
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 126
Air volume, automatic climate control 124
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 17
All
around the interior rearview
mirror 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 125 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 233
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 129
Alternative oil types 239
AM/FM station 166
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 155
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 101
Appointments 212
Approved engine oils 239
Apps 222
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 132
Arrival time 78
Ashtray 129
Assist 218
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 249
Assistance when driving off 101
Audio playback 173
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 188
AUTO intensity 124
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 125
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 124
AUTO program, intensity 124
AUX-IN port 184
Average fuel consumption 77
Average speed 77
Axle loads, weights 261
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 54
Backup camera 110
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Balance 164
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 249
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 252
Bass 164
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 247
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 247
Before entering the car wash 254
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 133
Bluetooth audio 188
BMW Apps 222
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 187
BMW Assist 218
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 141
BMW homepage 6
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Random playback
174
RDS 167
Reading out loud 214
Rear axle steering 102
Rear lamps 245
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 125
Recirculated-air mode 125
Recommended tire brands 233
Refueling 226
Remaining range 74
Reminders 213
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote
control, universal 128
Replacement fuse 247
Replacing parts 243
Replacing wheels/tires 233
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 74
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
Retaining straps, securing cargo 141
Retreaded tires 233
Roadside Assistance 219
Roadside parking lamps 85
Rollover protection system 91
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 102
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 102
Roof load capacity 261
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 252
Route 154
Route criteria, route 153
Route, displaying 154
Routes, avoiding 154
Route section, bypassing 155
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 234 Rubber components,
care 256
Run-flat tires 234
S
Safe braking 139
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder 56
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 256
Safety systems, airbags 88
Satellite radio 168
Saving fuel 141
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Screwdriver 243
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 252
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 76
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 257
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 241
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 249
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 79
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Short commands 263
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 88
Side View 114
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 37
Sitting safely 53
Size 260
Ski bag 131
Smallest turning circle 261
Smoker's package 129
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 205
Snow chains 234
Socket 130
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 241
Software applications, iPhone 222
Software update 191
Spare fuse 247
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 149
Specified engine oil types 239
Speed, average 77
Speed limit, setting 78
Speedometer 14
Split screen 23
Split
screen map settings 157
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 155
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 65
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