Safety

Both the coupe and convertible have front airbags plus side-impact airbags built into the front seats. As required of all 2012 models sold in the U.S., the 640i has standard antilock brakes and an electronic stability system. Active head restraints for the front seats are designed to prevent whiplash injuries. In the convertible, active roll bars hide under the rear deck to maximize visibility. If the car senses a sideways tip, the bars raise to provide rollover protection.

Optional safety features include blind spot and lane departure warning systems and night vision with pedestrian detection.

A backup camera is standard, and buyers can choose additional top- and side-view cameras for added protection when parking and creeping into intersections.

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    Calling up settings
    Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an accident. Comfort functio ...

    Radio ready state and ignition off
    All indicator and warning lamps as well as displays in the instrument cluster go out. Transmission position P with the ignition off When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged a ...

    Changing the scale
    1. Select the symbol. 2. To change the scale: turn the controller. Automatically scaled map scale In the map view facing north, turn the controller in any direction until the AUTO scale is displ ...