BMW 645CI COUPE&CONVERTIBLE 2004 Owners Manual

Reference
This is where to look to find information on
any desired topic as quickly as possible.
This chapter includes the section with
technical data, the short commands of
the voice command system a well as
the manual's index.

Technical data
190
Technical data
Engine specifications
Weights
Never exceed either the approved
axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
645Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cmm268.4/4,398
8
Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm325
6,100
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm 330/450
3,600
645Ci Coupe 645Ci Convertible
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission / SMGlbs./kg
3,781/1,715
3,792/1,7204,178/1,895
4,189/1,900
Approved gross weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission / SMGlbs./kg
4,619/2,095
4,630/2,1004,960/2,250
4,971/2,255
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,271/1,030 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,513/1,140 2,381/1,080
Luggage compartment capacity
Convertible: with convertible top com-
partment floor up, refer to page 32cu ft/l 15.9/450
–10.6/300
12.4/350

Reference 191
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Coupe: dimensions
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning circle diameter: 37.4 ft/11.4 m.

Technical data
192
Convertible: dimensions
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning circle diameter: 37.4 ft/11.4 m.

Reference 193
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 18.5/70
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification: page 163
Window and headlamp
washer system quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page 62
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 8.5/8 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Oil grades: page 172

Short commands of the voice command system
194
Short commands of the
voice command system
With short commands you can carry out
certain functions directly, regardless of
which menu item is selected. The following lists important short com-
mands of the voice command system.
Communication
Navigation
*
FunctionCommand
Opening the telephone146{Phone}
Dialing phone number147{Dial number}
Displaying the phone book148{A to Z}
Selecting from the phone book148{Dial name}
Displaying "Top 8"149{Top 8}
Redialing149{Redial}
Displaying "Received calls"149{Received calls}
Displaying "Missed calls"149{Missed calls}
Displaying "SMS"150{SMS}
Opening BMW Assist155{BMW Assist}
FunctionCommand
Displaying the current position109{Current Position}
Opening the destination entry110{New destination}
Displaying "Input map"112{Input map}
Opening "Information"113{Destination input with Information on
location}
Displaying the destination list113{Last destinations}
Displaying the address book114{Address book} or
{Destination from address book}
Displaying the route criteria116{Route preference}
Displaying the arrow view119{Map Arrow display}
Displaying the route map120{Map view}
{Map facing north} or
{Map direction of travel}
Changing scale120{Scale ... kilometers}
Displaying streets and town/cities of the
route120{Route list}

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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Onboard information
Entertainment
Climate

FunctionCommand
Displaying the computer70{Onboard info}
Displaying the trip computer70{Trip computer}
Opening the speed limit71{Limit}
Opening the stopwatch72{Stopwatch}
FunctionCommand
Opening the tone setting127{Tone}
Switching on radio130{Radio on}
Opening "FM"130{FM}
Opening "AM"130{AM}
Opening "All stations"130{FM All stations}
Selecting the radio station130{Station} name
Opening "Presets"130{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
Selecting stored stations130{Station ...}
Opening "Manual"131{FM manual} or
{AM manual}
Manual station selection131{Frequency 87 ... 107 Point 0 ... 9}
Opening the radio station with the best
reception132{AM Autostore}
Opening "CD"137{CD}
Selecting a CD137{CD 1...6}
Selecting a track138{Track ...}
FunctionCommand
Opening "Vent settings"90{Vent settings}
Opening "Parked car ventilation"92{Parked car operation}
Opening "Automatic ventilation"92{Automatic ventilation}
Displaying the activation times93{Activation time}

Short commands of the voice command system
196
menu
FunctionCommand
Opening "Door locks"27, 29{Door locks}
Opening "Steering wheel buttons"49{Steering wheel buttons}
Opening "Lighting"60, 85{Light settings}
Opening "Communication interface"155{Communication interface}
Opening "BMW Service settings"155{BMW Service settings}
Opening "BMW Service"157{BMW center}
Opening "Service requirements"65, 156{Service requirements}
Opening "Service"65, 156{Service}
Displaying "Check Control messages"68{Check Control messages}
Opening "Display settings"72{Display settings}
Adjusting the brightness of the Control
Display72{Brightness}
Opening "Units"72{Units}
Opening "Languages"73, 119{Language}
Opening "Time"73{Time}
Opening "Date"74{Date}
Opening "Climate control"91{Climate control}
Opening "PDC"75{PDC}
Opening "FTM"79{FTM}
Opening "Entertainment settings"127{Entertainment settings}

197Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Indicates texts on the
Control Display for the
selection of functions,
pointing out where these
are located.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 76
– malfunction 78
– warning lamp 13, 78
Acceleration assistant with
SMG 60
Accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 5
Activated-charcoal filter 92
"Activation time" for
independent
ventilation 93
Activation times 93
– entering 93
Active roll stabilization 78
Active steering 80
– initializing the system 80
– warning lamp 13, 80
Adapting the temperature
in the upper body
region 91
Adaptive brake lamps, refer
to Brake Force Display 80
Adaptive Head Light 86
"Add digits" for portable
phone 149
"Address book" for
navigation 114
Address for navigation
– deleting 115
– entering 110
– selecting 115
– storing current
location 114
"Add to destination
list" 111Adjusting the temperature
with automatic climate
control 89
Adjusting the thigh
support 43
"After opening door" 44
"After unlocking" 44
Airbags 81
– deactivating, Coupe 51
– indicator lamp 82
– sitting safely 42
Air distribution
– automatic 89
– manual 90
Airing, refer to
Ventilation 92
Air recirculation, refer to
Automatic recirculated-
air control 89
"Air recirculation on /
off" 49
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation 88
Air volume 89
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 163
Alarm system 32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms 33
– interior motion sensor 33
– switching off alarm 32
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior
motion sensor 33
– tilt alarm sensor 33
All around the center
console 14
All around the steering
wheel 10
"All channels" 135
"All doors" 27
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires 169
Altering stretch of road 120"AM", reception
range 127, 130
Antenna for portable
phone 144
Antifreeze
– coolant 172
– washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 76
Anti-theft alarm system,
refer to Alarm system 32
Anti-theft system 27
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass roof 36
– power windows 35
Approved axle loads, refer
to Weights 190
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to
Weights 190
Armrest, refer to
Center armrest 96
Arrival time, refer to
Computer 70
Arrival time, refer to
Starting destination
guidance 118
"Arrow display" 119
Ashtray 97
Assistance systems, refer
to Driving stability control
systems 76
Assistance window 19
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 89
"Audio" 128
Audio 126
– adjusting the tone 127
– controls 126
– switching on/off 126
– volume 127

Everything from A to Z
198 Automatic
– air distribution 89
– air volume 89
– cruise control 62
– curb monitor 45
– headlamp control 85
– service notification 156
– station search 131
– steering wheel
adjustment 49
– storing stations 132
Automatic car wash 102
– also refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Automatic climate
control 88
– automatic air
distribution 89
– convertible program 91
– settings using Control
Center 90
– switching off 90
"Automatic programs" 91
Automatic recirculated-air
control, AUC 89
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 58
– convenience start 55
– Dynamic Driving
Control 59
– interlock 54
– kickdown 59
– selector lever interlock 58
– shiftlock 58
– starting engine 55
– towing 186
– tow-starting 187
– warning lamp 59
"Automatic ventilation" 92
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control 89
"Autostore" on the
radio 130, 132
"AUTO" with automatic
climate control 91
Average fuel
consumption 69
– setting units 72
Average speed 69"Avoid ferries" for
navigation 116
Avoid freeways for
navigation 116
"Avoid highways" for
navigation 116
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 33
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation 116
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 190
"A - Z" 148
B
Backrests, refer to
Seats 43
Backup lamps, refer to
Reverse gear 56
– replacing the bulbs 180
Balance, refer to
Adjusting the tone 128
Balance adjustment in
audio mode
– right/left 128
Bass, refer to
Adjusting the tone 127
"Bass", refer to
Adjusting the tone 128
Battery 181
– in the remote control 26
– jump-starting 184
Being towed 186
Belts, refer to
Safety belts 47
Beverage holder, refer to
Cup holders 97
Black ice, refer to
Ice warning 64
Blower, refer to
Air volume 89
BMW Assist 155
– enabling 155
– services offered 156
BMW maintenance
system 174
"BMW Service" 157
"BMW Service
settings" 155Bore, refer to
Engine data 190
Bottle holder, refer to
Cup holders 97
Brake Assistant, refer to
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 78
Brake fluid 173
– warning lamp 173
Brake Force Display 80
Brake hydraulic
system 173
Brake lamps
– replacing the bulbs 180
– two-stage brake lamps 80
Brake pads 173
– break-in procedure 102
Brake pedal, refer to
Brakes 103
Brake rotors 103
Brakes 103
– ABS Antilock Brake
System 76
– brake fluid 173
– Brake Force Display 80
– brake pads 102, 173
– break-in procedure 102
– handbrake 55
Brake system 102
– brake fluid level 173
– brake pads 173
– brake rotors 103
– break-in procedure 102
– warning lamp 13, 78, 173
Brake wear warning
– brake pads 173
– warning lamp 173
Breakdown assistance 156
Breakdown services, refer
to Roadside
Assistance 184
Breaking-in the clutch 102
Breaking-in the
differential 102
Break-in procedures 102
"Brightness" 72
Buttons on the steering
wheel 11