System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering wheel, as you may lose control over the vehicle.
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
See also:
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
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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 ...
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward
gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car wa ...