buttons BMW 650I COUPE 2006 E63 Owner's Guide

Telephoning
166 5.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
6.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
the Bluetooth link is activated.
7.Select "Bluetooth communication active"
and press the controller to activate or deac-
tivate the link.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the handsfree system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Dial the phone number.
>Dial phone numbers from the phone book.
>Select stored phone numbers, e.g. from the
list of accepted calls.
>Hang up.
With the ignition and radio readiness switched
off, e.g. after removing the remote control, you
can continue an ongoing call for a maximum of
25 minutes via the handsfree system.
Requirements
The logon data of the mobile phone are stored
in the vehicle and the mobile phone is ready to
operate.
The engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
The mobile phone is detected by the vehicle.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to open
"Communication".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.

Short commands of the voice command system
216
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"102{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"101{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"104{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"104{Automatic ventilation}
To display the activation times104{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"65, 96{Lighting}
To open "Communication settings"174{Communication settings}
To open "BMW Service settings"174{BMW Service settings}
To open "BMW Service"176{BMW service}
To open "Service requirements"77, 175{Service requirements}
To open "Service"77, 175{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"79{Check Control messages}
To open "Display settings"82{Display settings}
To open "Head-Up Display"94{Head-up display}
To activate speed limit81{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit81{Limit off}
To adjust the brightness of the Control
Display83{Brightness}
To open "Units"83{Units}
To open "Languages"84, 135{Language}
To open "Time"82{Time}
To open "Date"83{Date}
To open "PDC"
85{PDC}
To open "FTM"88{FTM}
To open "Entertainment settings"141{Entertainment settings}

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Brake pads194
– breaking-in114
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System86
– brake fluid193
– brake force display90
– brake pads194
– breaking-in114
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control86
– handbrake60
Brake system114
– brake fluid level193
– brake pads114,194
– brake rotors116
– breaking-in114
– warning lamp13,193
Brake wear warning
– brake pads194
– warning lamp194
Braking
– electronic brake-force
distribution86
– refer to Braking safely115
Braking safely115
Breakdown assistance176
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Breaking-in114
Breaking-in the clutch114
Breaking-in the
differential114
"Brightness"83,94
Brightness of Control
Display83
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections136
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders196
California Proposition
65 Warning6
"Call"168Call
– accepting166
– displaying accepted168
– ending167
– in absence168
– starting167
Calling
– from phone book167
– from Top 8 list168
– redialing168
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders109
Capacity of luggage
compartment210
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery200
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data"76
Care196
– refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo117
– stowing cargo117
– vehicle116
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochureCar key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest108
– refer to Mobile phone162
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio144
Car wash116
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash116
– refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access37
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system114
"Categories"151
CBC Cornering Brake
Control86
CBS Condition Based
Service195
"CD"140,153
CD changer153
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse157
– installation location157
– playing a track155
– random play sequence156
– repeating a track156
– selecting a CD153
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
CD player153
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse157
– playing a track155
– random play sequence156
– repeating a track156
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
Center armrest, adjusting
height108

Everything from A to Z
222 Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
Dynamic Drive88
Dynamic Driving Control64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC87
E
Easy entry, refer to Getting in
back51
Easy entry/exit53
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player140
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function33
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Electronic oil level check191
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance203
Emergency call202
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission63Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
"Emission inspect."78
"Enable services"175
"End call"167
Engine
– breaking-in114
– data210
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature74
– speed210
– starting59
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties59
– switching off59
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic transmission
with comfort access37
Engine compartment191
Engine coolant193
Engine oil
– additives192
– approved oils192
– electronic oil level check191
– recommended oils192
– temperature75
– temperature gauge75
– topping off192
"Engine oil level"192
Engine output, refer to Engine
data210
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature74
Engine speed, refer to Engine
specifications210
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
"Enter address"122,128
Entering address121,124
Entering destination via town/
city name122
Entering intersection123
Entering town/city for
navigation122Entering zip code for
navigation123
"Entertainment"140
"Entertainment
settings"141,148
Entertainment sound output
on/off141
Entry map for destination125
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control143
"Equalizer", tone control143
"ESN"150
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event Data Recorders196
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system114
Exterior mirrors52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror53
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting204
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo117
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control142
Fader, refer to Tone
control142
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control79
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51
Fastest route for
navigation130

Everything from A to Z
224 Heated
– mirrors, refer to Automatic
functions53
– rear window102
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heater101
Heating
– exterior mirrors53
– interior100
– rear window102
– residual heat103
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat103
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo117
Height, refer to
Dimensions211
Height adjustment
– seats48
– steering wheel53
High-beam assistant97
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs198
High Definition Radio148
Highs, refer to Tone
control141
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills115
Holder for cups109
"Home address" in
navigation130
Homepage4
Hood190
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system114
"Hour memo"83
"House number" for desti-
nation entry124Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control86
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth187
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio148
Ice, refer to Outside temper-
ature warning74
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track155
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– assistance window20
– changing date and time82
– changing language84
– changing menu page19
– changing settings82
– changing unit of measure
units and display form83
– controller16
– controls16
– displaying menus17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access37Indicator/warning lamps
– active steering90
– airbags92
– DSC13,87
– DTC13,87
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– fog lamps13,98
– handbrake13,60
– overview13
– safety belt warning52
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel54
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure184
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
Information
– on another location126
– on country126
– on current position126
– on destination location126
"Information" for
navigation126
"Information on
destination"128
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– radio, refer to Storing
stations146
– refer to Power failure201
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
– time and date82
"Input map"126
Installation location
– CD changer157
– navigation drive120
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions135
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting99
Instrument lighting99

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control106
Interesting destination for
navigation126
"Interim time"82
Interior lamps99
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatically dimming, refer
to Automatic functions53
Interlock on automatic
transmission62
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points200
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting203
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"169
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox62
Knock control183
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams96
Lamps and bulbs197
"Languages"84
"Languages" for
navigation135
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo117
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list127
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system57
Length, refer to
Dimensions211
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs200
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs200
Lighter110
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments99
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps96
– refer to High-beam
assistant97
Light switch96
"Limit"81
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading116
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside30
Locking out, refer to
Unlocking36
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access36"LOGIC7", refer to Tone
control142
Low beams96
– automatic96
– replacing bulbs197
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support48
Luggage compartment
– capacity210
– emergency release34
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation34
– emergency release34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support48
LW, waveband144
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires189
Maintenance
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models195
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models195
Maintenance system195

Everything from A to Z
226 Malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control79
Manual air distribution102
Manual mode with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"Manual" on the radio145
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
Automatic transmission63
Manual transmission60
"Map direction of travel"134
"Map facing north"134
Map for navigation
– changing scale134
– destination entry125
Map view133
Map view facing north133
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed with winter
tires189
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter104
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature53Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
"Missed calls"168
Missed calls168
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle115
Mobile phone
– accepted calls168
– adjusting volume
166
– calling167
– ending call167
– missed calls168
– operation via iDrive166
– redialing168
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8168
– touch tone dialing169
Mobile phones
– use in vehicle, refer to Mobile
communications devices in
vehicle115
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
"Monitor on / off"54
Most recent mobile phone
numbers168
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files153
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper/washer
system65
"Mute on / off"54
MW, waveband144
N
"Navigation"76,121
Navigation destination
– manual entry121,124
– selecting via map125
Navigation drive, installation
location120
Navigation DVD120
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice instruc-
tions on/off135
Navigation system120
– address book128
– bypassing route
sections136
– destination entry121
– destination guidance in
assistance window120
– destination list127
– displaying current
position136
– entering a destination
manually121,124
– last destinations127
– looking for interesting
destination126
– route display133
– route list134
– selecting destination using
information126
– selecting destination via
map125
– selecting route criteria130
– starting121
– starting destination
guidance132
– switching off, refer to Termi-
nating/continuing desti-
nation guidance132
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance132
– voice instructions135
– volume adjustment135
"Navigation voice
instructions"54
"Navigation voice instructions
on"135

Everything from A to Z
228 Programmable buttons on
steering wheel54
Protective function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof40
– windows39
R
Radio
– Autostore145
– controls140
– High Definition Radio148
– playing stations145
– satellite radio149
– selecting frequency
manually145
– selecting
waveband140,144
– station search145
– station selection144
– station with best
reception145
– storing stations146
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes147
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor, windshield
washer system65
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting156
"Random all" in audio
mode156
"Random directory" in audio
mode156
Random play sequence
– CD changer156
– CD player156"RDS"147
Reading lamps99
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps199
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating102
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"168
Reception
– quality147
– radio stations147
– regional station145
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight107
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control103
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control103
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest48
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch81
"Redial" for mobile phone168
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps199
Refueling182
Releasing, hood190
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Remaining range75
Remaining distance to desti-
nation, refer to Computer76
Remaining range75
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener106
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
Removing condensation from
windows102"Repeat directory" in audio
mode156
"Repeat" in audio mode156
"Repeat track" in audio
mode156
Replacement fuses201
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs197
Replacing tires
– changing a wheel200
– new wheels and tires188
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating emergency
call202
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel183
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings143
"Reset" for stopwatch81
"Reset" tone settings143
Residual heat103
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires188
Reverse, fast
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission
61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
Road map133
"Roadside
Assistance"176,178
Roadside Assistance203
Roadside parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps198
Rollover protection system on
Convertible92
– lowering93
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing204

Everything from A to Z
230 Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox62
Shifting paddles62
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
Short commands of voice
command system213
"Short route" for
navigation131
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route130
"Show current position"126
"Show destination
position"126
Side airbags90
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs199
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs199
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps99
Sitting safely47
– with airbags47
– with head restraints47
– with safety belts47
Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function40
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant115
SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
– acceleration assistant64
– breaking-in114
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display61
– kick-down62
– shiftlock61
– towing205
– tow-starting206Snow chains189
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices110
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface196
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Song search with CD, refer to
Playing a track155
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call202
Spare fuses201
Spare key28
– adapter
28
Spare remote control28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils192
Speed-dependent
volume142
Speed limit81
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone
control142
Speed with winter tires189
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– refer to Dynamic Driving
Control64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
"Star button"54
Start/Stop button58
"Start" for stopwatch81
"Start guidance"124,132
Starting assistant115
Starting difficulties
– jump starting203
– refer to Special starting
conditions59
Starting engine59
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"126"Start service"176
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry122
"State inspection"78
Station, refer to Radio144
"Status"78
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit53
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating54
– lock58
– locking58
– memory49
– programmable buttons54
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering
90
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
"Stop" for stopwatch81
"Stopwatch"81
Stopwatch81
Storage compartments108
"Store in address book" for
navigation128
"Store" on the radio146,151
Storing current position128
Storing radio stations146
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
Storing tires189
Straps, refer to Loading117
"Street" for destination
entry123
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires184
SW, waveband144