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precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

taken to help Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

the relevant Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

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    Trunk lid
    In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the trunk lid. Opening from inside Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it has been locked. Opening from ...

    Display
    The driving distance or the time to the next service is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on. The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the ...

    Under the Hood
    The 640i is powered by a 315-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Its peak torque rating is 332 pounds-feet. BMW cites a zero to 60 mph time of 5.5 seconds for both the coupe an ...