6 Series 630i (N53) Coupe
safety and gateway module (SGM) has the role of superordinate control unit and intelligent star coupler.
Moreover, the SGM also make available an energy reserve for the entire safety system in the event of the power
failing in a crash. If the accident severity is above a certain threshold the electric fuel pump is switched off. The
safety battery terminal (SBK) separates the starter motor and the alternator from the battery's positive post. The
onboard power supply is connected to the battery. This means that all emergency functions are retained in the
event of a crash.
The E64 has a rollover protection system. Rollover sensors detect an incipient rollover situation. The rollover
protection actuators are tripped. The actuators release the spring-loaded rollover bars. The rollover bars deploy
within 300 ms.
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iDrive, central information display and controller
The iDrive system from the E60 and E61 has been imported into the E63 and E64. iDrive the leading man-
machine interface in this sector. iDrive has an excellent, self-explanatory operating logic. The menu structure
has been further developed and simplified. The start menu is now subdivided into four colour-coded sections,
"Communication", "Navigation", "Entertainment" and "Air-conditioning".
The Central Information Display (CID) is available in 2 different sizes (6.5 and 8.8 inch), depending on
equipment specification.
iDrive has been given an additional menu button. The single-piece menu button from the multi-audio system
controller
(M-ASK) allows a quick return to the start menu. On the Car Communication Computer (CCC), there is an
additional second button for the voice recognition system.
[more in SI Technical (SBT) 62 01 03 027]
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Head-up display
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects a "virtual" image in front of the windscreen. The image is projected
approximately 2.20 m ahead of the windscreen. The image is visible only from the driver's side. This driver-
relevant information contained in this "virtual" image depends on the vehicle equipment, and can include, for
example:
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Car road speed
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Cruise control (FRG) or Active Cruise Control (ACC)
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Navigation instructions
•
Check-Control messages
[more in SI Technical (SBT) 62 03 03 043]
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Instrument cluster
The round instruments of the instrument cluster in the E63 and the E64 have 2 moving-segment indicators. The
moving-segment indicator on the left is around the speedometer. The left moving-segment indicator shows the
speed setting (= selected speed in mph for the cruise-control system). The moving-segment indicator on the
right is around the revolution counter. The right moving-segment indicator shows the engine-overspeed warning
field (engine speed limits vary, depending on engine temperature). Between the two round instruments there are
an LCD display and a number of indicator and warning lights.
The brightness of the liquid-crystal display adjusts to suit ambient brightness. At temperatures under 10
°
Celsius the liquid-crystal display is heated, in order to ensure good legibility right from the beginning.
Engine-oil temperature, not fuel consumption, is shown in the right round instrument (revolution counter).
[more in SI Technical (SBT) 62 02 03 028]
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Adaptive headlights
SBT Complete vehicle E63, E64
BMW AG - TIS
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