BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owners Manual

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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: page201
including reserve of: gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 For details: page67

Short commands of voice command system
230
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 window128{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone181{Phone}
To dial phone number181{Dial number}
To display the phone book182{A to Z}
To dial from phone book182{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"183{Top 8}
To redial183{Redial}
To display "Received calls"183{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"183{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"177{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 190{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services190{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"184{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"192{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"191{Roadside Assistance}

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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation128{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"77{Car data}
To display the computer77{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer77{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch83{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit82{Limit}
To activate speed limit82{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit82{Limit off}

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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control155{Audio}
To switch on radio158{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"158{FM menu}
To open "AM"158{AM menu}
To open "All stations"158{FM All stations}
To select the radio station158{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"158{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station158{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"159{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception159{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"162{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 162{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station162{Choose weatherband station
}
To open "SAT"164{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio164{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio165{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio164{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio164{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player167{CD menu}
To switch on CD player167{CD}
To select CD changer167{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer167{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer167{CD 1...6}
To select music track168{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer168{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device173{Audio Aux}

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Mobility
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"109{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"108{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"111{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"111{Automatic ventilation}
To display the activation times111{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 33{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"55{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"66, 103{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"78, 192{Service requirements}
To open "Service"78, 192{Service}
To open "BMW Services" settings194{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"80{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"99{Head-up display}
To adjust the brightness of the Control
Display85{Brightness}
To open "Units"85{Units}
To open "Languages"85, 128{Language}
To open "Time"83{Time}
To open "Date"84{Date}
To open "PDC"87{PDC}
To open "FTM"91{
FTM}
To open "TPM"93{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"177{Bluetooth}
To activate BMW Night Vision101{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision102{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision102{Night Vision settings}

Everything from A to Z
234
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– indicator/warning lamp90
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Acceleration assistant with
SMG65
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call219
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control111
Activating hour signal84
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation111
Active cruise control68
– indicator lamp71
– radar sensor72
– selecting distance70
– warning lamps71
Active steering95
– warning lamp95
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display95
Adaptive Head Light104
"Add digits" for mobile
phone183
Additives
– coolant211
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils210"Address book" for
navigation136
Address for navigation
– deleting138
– entering129,132
– selecting137
– storing137
– storing current position137
"Add to address book"136
"Add to destination
list"132,134
Adjusting interior
temperature108
Adjusting the thigh support49
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control155
"After opening door"51
"After unlocking"51
Airbags95
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
– indicator/warning lamp97
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags97
– sitting safely48
Air distribution
– automatic108
– manual109
Airing, refer to Ventilation110
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation110
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control110
"Air recirculation on / off"56
Air supply, automatic climate
control107
Air volume109
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201Alarm system36
– avoiding unintentional
alarms37
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm36
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor37
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"164
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires207
"All stations" on the radio,
selecting158,161
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion148
"AM", reception
range155,158
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant211
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS88
– indicator/warning lamp90
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system36
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights229
Approved engine oils210
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights229
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest115

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer77
– refer to Starting destination
guidance141
"Arrow display" during
Navigation142
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray116
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist190
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control110
"Audio"155,157,162
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Audio device, external115
Automatic
– air distribution108
– air volume108
– cruise control67
– headlamp control103
– recirculated-air control
AUC110
– service notification192
– steering wheel
adjustment50
– storing stations159
Automatic car washes124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort
access38Automatic climate control107
– automatic air
distribution108
– convertible program108
– switching on and off110
– ventilation with vehicle
parked111
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control103
– refer to Daytime running
lamps104
– refer to Interior lamps
105
– refer to Pathway lighting103
"Automatic programs"108
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search159
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– Dynamic Driving Control65
– interlock63
– kick-down64
– selector lever lock,
interlock63
– shiftlock63
– towing222
– tow-starting223
– with comfort access38
"Automatic ventilation"111
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control108
"Autostore" on the
radio158,160
"AUX"155
AUX-In
– connection115
– refer to External audio
device173
"AUX" with external audio
device173Average fuel consumption76
– setting units85
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation140
"Avoid highways" for
navigation139
Avoiding freeways for
navigation139
Avoiding unintentional
alarms37
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation140
Axle loads, refer to
Weights229
"A - Z"182,183
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support49
Backrests, refer to Seats49
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps216
"Balance", refer to Tone
control156
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control155
"Bass", tone control156
Battery
– jump starting220
– refer to Vehicle battery217
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access39
BC button, refer to
Computer76
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts53
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Blower, refer to Air
volume109
"Bluetooth"177
"BMW Assist"191

Everything from A to Z
236 BMW Assist190
– activating195
– breakdown assistance191
– contacting BMW
Hotline193
– displaying vehicle data196
– information service193
– services offered190
– TeleService192
– updating194
"BMW Contact"184
"BMW Contact
Numbers"184
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System212
BMW Night Vision100
– activating101
– cleaning camera102
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system67
– deactivating102
– making settings102
"BMW Services"194
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter188
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control88
Brake force display95
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps216
– two-stage95
Brake rotors
– breaking in122
– refer to Braking safely123
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– brake force display95
– breaking-in122
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
– handbrake61Brake system122
– brake pads122
– brake rotors124
– breaking-in122
– warning lamp13,90
Braking
– electronic brake-force
distribution88
– refer to Braking safely123
Braking safely123
Breakdown assistance191
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Breaking-in122
Breaking in brake pads122
Breaking-in the clutch122
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential122
"Brightness"85,99
Brightness of Control
Display85
"Brightness" with BMW Night
Vision102
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button59
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections145
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"183,194
Call
– accepting181
– displaying accepted183
– ending182
– in absence183
– rejecting181
– starting181
Calling
– by entering phone
number181
– from phone book182
– from Top 8 list183
– redialing183
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders116Capacities229
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data"77
Care213
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo125
– stowing cargo125
– vehicle124
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio158
Car wash124
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash124
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access38

Reference 237
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system122
"Categories"164
CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
CBS Condition Based
Service212
"CD"155,167
CD changer167
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse171
– installation location171
– random play sequence170
– repeating a track170
– sampling a track169
– selecting a CD167
– selecting a track168
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
CD player167
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse171
– random play sequence170
– repeating a track170
– sampling a track169
– selecting a track168
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Center armrest, adjusting
height115
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside33
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access37
– hotel function33
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel217
Changing language on
Control Display85
Changing scale for navigation
system display143
Changing units of measure on
Control Display85Changing wheels206
CHECK button81
Check Control80
"Check Control
messages"81
Check Gas Cap200
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure202
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH58
Child restraint systems57
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely57
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter116
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices117
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"108
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode84
– hour signal84
– setting time and date83
Closing
– from inside33
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap200
Clothes hooks, Coupe116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine60
Comfort access37
– observe in car wash38
– replacing battery, remote
control38
Comfort closing
– windows, with comfort
access with Coupe38
– with comfort access38
Comfort operation
– convertible top31,32
– glass sunroof31,32
– windows31,32
"Communication"181,191Compact disc
– refer to CD changer167
– refer to CD player167
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments115
Compressed audio files167
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
– hour signal84
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control156
"Concierge"193
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked124
Condition Based Service
CBS212
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices117
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption76
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption76
"Continue guidance to
destination?"141
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision102
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness85
Control Display, refer to
Switching iDrive
– off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10

Everything from A to Z
238 Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate
control108
– opening and closing
windows39
– rollover protection
system97
– top42
– wind deflector46
– window and convertible top
operation with comfort
access38
Convertible top
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– closing manually44
– comfort operation32
– emergency closing44
– opening and closing43
Coolant211
– checking level211
– temperature75
Cooling, maximum110
Cooling function, automatic
climate control109
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant211
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC88
Country of destination for
navigation130
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone115
Cruise control67,68
– active cruise control68
Cruising range76
Cup holders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights229
"Current position"149
Current position
– displaying149
– entering137
– storing137"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision102
"Customer
Relations"184,193
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data226
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical226
– capacities229
– dimensions227
– engine226
– measurements227
– weights229
"Date"84
Date75
– display format84
Date, setting84
"Date format"84
"Daytime running lamps"104
Daytime running lamps104
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control88
– warning lamp90
"Deactivated"51
Deactivating selector lever
interlock64
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation109
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows109
"Delete address book" for
navigation138"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone184
"Delete data" for
navigation138
"Delete" for mobile
phone184
Destination address
– deleting138
– entering129,132
Destination for navigation
– destination list136
– entering via voice132
– entry129
– home address138
– selecting from address
book137
– selecting using
information135
– storing137
Destination guidance141
– bypassing route
sections145
– canceling voice
instructions56
– changing specified
route139
– displaying route142
– distance and arrival141
– interrupting141
– starting141
– terminating/continuing141
– voice instructions144
– volume of voice
instructions145
Destination list for
navigation136
Destinations recently driven
to136
"Details" in audio mode169
"Detour" for navigation148
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
"Diamond button"56
Digital clock75
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162