BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE 2006 Owners Manual

Giving and receiving assistance
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With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page207. With a catalytic con-
verter, tow-starting should only be carried out
with the engine cold, and with automatic trans-
missions, the engine cannot be started by tow-
starting.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-
start or tow the vehicle, as otherwise the
electric steering-wheel lock cannot be
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page58.
3.Shift into 3rd gear. For information on SMG,
see below.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
1.Tow-start in selector-lever position N.
2.Select the sequential mode. The correct
gear will be selected and engaged automat-
ically.

Mobility
211Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system and the index, which is the quickest way
to find the information you are looking for.
Reference

Technical data
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Technical data
Engine specifications
650i
Displacement cu in/cmµ292.8/4,799
No. of cylinders8
Maximum output hp 360
at engine speed rpm 6,300
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 360/488
at engine speed rpm 3,400

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Coupe: dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m

Technical data
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Convertible: dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m

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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
650i Coupe 650i Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,814/1,730 4,277/1,940
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,652/2,110 5,049/2,290
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,337/1,060 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,491/1,130 2,778/1,260
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top
compartment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page187
including reserve of: gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
Window and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page66
Engine oil and filter change US quarts/liters 8.5/8.0 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Oil grades: page196

Short commands of voice command system
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Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window138{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone171{Phone}
To dial phone number171{Dial number}
To display the phone book171{A to Z}
To dial from phone book171{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"172{Top 8}
To redial172{Redial}
To display "Received calls"172{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"172{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"167{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 179{BMW Assist}
To open "BMW Service"181{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"173{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"181{BMW Contact numbers}

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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation125{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"125{Enter address}
To open "New destination"125{New destination}
To display "Input map"129{Input map}
To display destination list131{Destination list}
To display the address book132{Address book}
To display the route criteria134{Route preference}
To start destination guidance136{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance136{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display137{Arrow display}
To display map view137{Map},{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale138{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the
route138{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions139{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions139{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions139{Repeat navigation info}
To open route134, 138
{Route}
To display current position140{Current Position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"76{Car data}
To display the computer76{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer76{Trip computer}
To set the speed limit81{Limit}
To start the stopwatch81{Stopwatch}