weight BMW 640I GRAN COUPE 2013 Owners Manual

Transporting children safelyVehicle 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.
The right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐
jury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 89.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 89.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀Seite 55Transporting children safelyControls55
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LoadingVehicle 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.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.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.
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Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.Seite 155Saving fuelDriving tips155
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FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel quality
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic con‐
verter and other components.◀
Do not refuel with ethanol
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this
would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐
tem.◀
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI
89
BMW recommends AKI 91 or 89.
Gasoline with lower AKI
The minimum AKI Rating is 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant differ‐
ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, ad‐
ditives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in
the United States and Canada.
Fuels containing up to and including 10 % etha‐
nol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen
by weight, that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol
plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not
void the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
Minimum fuel grade
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
driveability, starting and stalling problems es‐
pecially under certain environmental conditions
such as high ambient temperature and high al‐
titude.
Should you encounter driveability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀Seite 248MobilityFuel248
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Length, wheel base1Wheelbase: 116.9 inches/2,968 mm2Length: 197.2 inches/5,009 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 39.4 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 283Technical dataReference283
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 105
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 97
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 105
Active seat, front 48
Active seat ventilation, front 49
Active Steering, integral 101
Adaptive brake assistant 99
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive drive 101
Adaptive light control 84
Additional telephone 214
Additives, oil 260
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 276
Airbags 87
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air distribution, manual 132
Air pressure, tires 249
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air volume, automatic climate control 132
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41 All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the interior rearview mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 254
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 137
Alternative oil types 260
AM/FM station 183
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 170
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 99
Applications 241
Appointments 231
Approved axle load 283
Approved engine oils 260
Apps 241
Apps, video playback 206
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 144
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 144
Arrival time 78
Ashtray 138
Ashtray, rear 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 271
Assistance when driving off 99
Assist, BMW 237
Audio playback 192 Audio playback, Blue‐
tooth 206
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 62
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 275
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 105
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 83
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
AUTO program, intensity 132
Auto Start/Stop function 59
AUX-IN port 203
Average fuel consumption 78
Average speed 78
Axle loads, weights 283
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, seats 46
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 117
Balance 180
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 271
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Engine oil types, ap‐proved 260
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 271
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 74
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 54
Entering a car wash 275
Equalizer 180
Equipment, interior 136
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 253
Exhaust system 150
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External devices 203
External start 271
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature warn‐ ing 74
Eyes for securing cargo 154
F
Fader 180
Failure message, refer to Check Control 71
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air volume 132
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 71
Filler neck for engine oil 259
Fine wood, care 277
First aid kit 271
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 274
Flat tire, changing wheels 267 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Flat tire, warning lamp 91, 94
Flooding 151
Floor carpet, care 277
Floor mats, care 277
FM/AM station 183
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 151
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 87
Front center armrest 144
Front fog lamps 85
Front lamps 265
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 89
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 89
Front seats 46
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel cap 246
Fuel consumption, current 75
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78
Fuel filler flap 246
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel quality 248
Fuel, tank capacity 284
Fuse 268
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 136
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 170
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
General driving notes 150 Glass sunroof, powered with
tilt function 44
Glove compartment 143
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 181
GPS navigation 160
Gray display of the map 174
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 137
Hazard warning flashers 270
HD Radio 184
Head airbags 87
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 83
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 83
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 265
Headlamps 265
Headlamps, care 276
Headlamp washer system 64
Head restraints 46
Head restraints, front 51
Head-Up Display 129
Head-up Display, care 278
Heavy cargo, stowing 154
Height, seats 46
Height, vehicle 282
High-beam Assistant 84
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 84
Hills 152
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 99
Hints 6
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Text message, supplemen‐tary 73
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 267
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 126
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 139
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 44
Tilt, seats 46
Time of arrival 78
Tire damage 253
Tire identification marks 251
Tire inflation pressure 249
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Tires, changing 253
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 249
Tires, run-flat tires 255
Tire tread 253
Toll roads, route 168
Tone 180
Tools 264
Top View 120
Total vehicle weight 283
Tow fitting 274
Towing 273
Town/city, navigation 161
Tow-starting 273
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 90
Traction control 100
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 172
Transmission, automatic 67 Transporting children
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Tread, tires 253
Treble, tone 180
Trip computer 78
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 74
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 283
Turning circle lines, backup camera 118
Turn signals, front, bulb re‐ placement 265
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 266
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 80
Universal remote control 136
Unlock button, automatic transmission 67
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 210
Upholstery care 276
USB audio interface 203
USB interface 143 V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 101
Vehicle battery 268
Vehicle battery, replacing 268
Vehicle, breaking in 150
Vehicle care 276
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 257
Vehicle jack 267
Vehicle paint 276
Vehicle storage 278
Vehicle wash 275
Ventilation 134
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 135
Version of the navigation data 175
Video playback 193
Video playback, iPhone 206
Video playback, snap-in adapter 206
Voice activation, mobile phone 222
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 285
Voice activation system 22
Volume, setting 180
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 71
Warning triangle 271
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 284
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 64
Washing, vehicle 275
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Weights 283
Welcome lamps 82
Wheel base, vehicle 283
Wheels, changing 253
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 249
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Width, vehicle 282
Window defroster, rear 133
Windows, powered 42
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 151
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 66
Windshield washer system 64
Windshield wiper 64
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 66
Winter storage, care 278
Winter tires, suitable tires 254
Winter tires, tread 253
Wiper blades, replacing 264
Wiper fluid 66
Wiper system 64
Wood, care 277
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 264
X
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 265 Seite 303Everything from A to ZReference303
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