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.
See also:
Components of the integrated Owner's
Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of information
or access possibilities.
Quick Reference Guide
Located in the Quick Reference is important inform ...
Using the door lock
General information
Do not lock from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowledge.
...
General information
Instructions for voice activation system.
To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehicles
equipped with a voice activatio ...