display BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owner's Manual

Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
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 knowl‐
edge.◀
Convenient closing*
With Comfort Access*, the remote control can
be used to close the convertible top, the side
windows, and the rear window when in the vi‐
cinity of the vehicle.
Hold down the remote control button until
the closing operation is completed.
The convertible top, the side windows, and the
rear window close. Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped.◀
Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of the
vehicle stops the motion.
After a short period, the convertible top and the
convertible top well storage cover are lowered
slowly. The convertible top and the convertible
top well storage cover are not locked. Press the
button again until the convertible top operation
is completed.
Switching on the interior lamps,
courtesy lamps*, and welcome lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation. Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button. Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Opening the trunk lid Press
the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was
previously locked or unlocked.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
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▷
When the convertible top is opened during
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may
result
in an accident. If possible, do not move
the convertible top while driving in reverse
because rearward vision is severely im‐
paired while the convertible top is in motion.
During windy conditions, do not operate the
convertible top while driving. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, ve‐
hicle damage may occur.
▷ Do not attach any roof carrier systems; oth‐
erwise, an accident may occur.◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio ready state must be
switched on.
It

is not possible to start the engine and operate
the convertible top simultaneously. When the
engine is started, the convertible top movement
is briefly interrupted.
Under the following conditions, the convertible
top movement cannot be moved and a Check
Control message is displayed.
▷ Cargo area partition is flipped up.
▷ Trunk lid is open.
▷ External temperature is too low.
▷ Vehicle system too low.
▷ Convertible top drive is overheating.
▷ Movement of the convertible top not al‐
lowed because of national regulations.
▷ Vehicle speed is too high.
Before opening and closing
▷ Follow the safety instructions for the con‐
vertible top.
▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in the
cargo area is folded down.
▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from below.
▷ Make sure that the trunk lid is closed. Convertible top switch
1
Switch
2 LEDs
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the con‐
vertible top only when the engine is running if
possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
▷ Press and hold the switch. The con‐
vertible top opens while the switch
is being pressed. ▷
Pull the switch and hold it. The con‐
vertible top closes while the switch
is being pulled. Push or pull switch until the convertible top is
completely open or closed and the end of the
procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check

Control message. Always make sure that
the convertible top well storage cover is com‐
pletely closed. If the convertible top is com‐
pletely open or closed, convertible top and con‐
vertible top well storage cover are latched.
The side windows and the rear window go down
when the convertible top control switch is pulled
or pushed.
LEDs
▷ Left LED lights up green: convertible top is
opened or closed. If the operation is com‐
pleted,

the LED goes out and a correspond‐
ing Check Control message is displayed.
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Opening and closing

▷
Right LED flashes red after the switch is re‐
leased:
operating sequence has not yet con‐
cluded.
▷ Right LED comes on red when the switch is
pulled: cargo area partition is flipped up,
trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐
tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.
In addition to the red LED, a check control mes‐
sage is displayed.
Interruption
Always open/close the convertible top
completely
A convertible top that is not opened or closed
completely is not locked and represents a haz‐
ard.◀
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
If there is a longer interruption, convertible top
and convertible top well storage cover remain
approx. 10 minutes in the current position be‐
fore they slowly go down. The convertible top
and the convertible top well storage cover are
not locked. Operate switch again until the con‐
vertible operation is terminated.
Convenient operation* from outside
When

equipped with Comfort Access* the con‐
vertible top can also be operated from outside:
▷ Convenient opening with remote operation,
refer to page 36.
▷ Convenient closing with the remote control,
refer to page 37.
▷ Convenient closing via the door handles, re‐
fer to page 42. Cargo area partition
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the convertible top can be opened.
Fold

down cargo area partition in the front in or‐
der to enlarge the cargo area space when the
convertible top is closed.
Manually close convertible top
If there is a defect, the convertible top can be
manually closed. Two persons are necessary to
do this.
Do not manually open convertible top and
close it manually only in emergency situa‐
tions.
Do not manually open the convertible top. The
convertible top well storage cover cannot latch
if there is an electrical defect and would open
during driving.
Manually close the convertible top only in emer‐
gency situations.
Damage can result from improper handling.◀
Tools
Tools for manually closing the convertible top
are located in the insert of the rear seat backrest
under the first aid kit.
1. Remove insert, refer to page 249.
2. Remove the first aid kit.
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Engaging P
Press button P.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The
engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission*
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used

to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐
mission temporarily switches to manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐
tor lever is in D.
▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is dis‐
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Displays
Instrument cluster
At a glance
1
Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Oil temperature 6
External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Display/reset miles
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 226.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:
▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly. ▷
The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/
50
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Displays

Displaying the cruising range
1.
"Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators" The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field.
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive

at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture:

the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition. Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page
239.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even

at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
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2. "Info display"
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The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the ve‐
hicle
is converted to electrical en‐
ergy while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.
Odometer and trip odometer ▷Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off,

the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting

the time and time format,
refer to page 79.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 80. Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept
The following can be operated using the buttons
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:
▷
Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone*.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system*.
Activating a list and creating the
setting Press a button on the right side of the steering
wheel

or turn the thumbwheel to activate the re‐
quired list.
Create the setting using the thumbwheel.
Computer
Indication in the info display
The information from the com‐
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Information
is displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information on the
info display:
▷ Range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date*.
▷ Time of arrival*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
▷ Distance to destination*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the com‐
puter

is to be displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display" 3.
Select the desired displays. Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough
fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color
of the display changes.
Average fuel consumption
This

is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine stopped do not enter into the calculation.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Distance to destination*
The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐
played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐
tion system* before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Time of arrival*
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
*
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/
5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:" 4.
Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed" 3.
"Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Resetting values
The average fuel consumption and average
speed can be reset.
Press

and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Trip computer
There are two types of computer.
▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
▷ "Trip
computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx.

4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill. Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1.
"Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
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Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
1.
"Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Cons." or "Speed" 4.
"Yes"
Gear shift indicator*
The concept
The
system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear in the current driving situation.
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Displays 1
Fuel efficient gear is engaged
2 Shift up to fuel efficient gear
3 Shift down to fuel efficient gear Settings on the Control
Display
Time
Setting the time zone

*
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone"
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:" 4.
Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
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