Starting the engine

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Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disengaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or ...

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 ...

Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster. To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnec ...