climate control BMW 650I COUPE 2010 E63 Owner's Manual

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Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page234.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
45Adjusting
53Transporting children safely
56Driving
72Controls Overview
82Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
98Lamps
103Climate
109Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
118Things to remember when driving
Navigation
126Navigation system
127Destination entry
136Destination guidance
142What to do if…
Entertainment
146On/off and tone
149Radio
152Satellite radio
154CD/DVD player and CD changer
161Music collection
166External devices
Communications
172Telephone
184Contacts
186BMW Assist
Mobility
194Refueling
196Wheels and tires
202Under the hood
206Maintenance
208Care
212Replacing components
216Giving and receiving assistance
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224Technical data
228Short commands of voice activation
system
234Everything from A to Z

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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise tilt
function
*38
2Coupe: microphone for hands-free mode
for telephone
* and voice activation
system
*22
Convertible: microphone on steering col-
umn
3Reading lamps102
4Interior lamps102
5Coupe: initiating SOS emergency
request
216
6Indicator lamp
for front passenger
airbags91
7Convertible: initiating SOS emergency
request
*216
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system30
11Automatic climate control103
12CD/DVD drive146
13Programmable memory buttons2014Switching entertainment sound output on/
off and adjusting volume146
15Changing
>radio station149
>track146
16Ejecting CD/DVD154
18Bracket for cupholder112
19Controller16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four
directions
20Buttons on the controller17
Selecting menus directly
21Dynamic Driving Control60 Temperature setting, left/
right104
Automatic air distribution and
volume104
Cooling function105
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control105
Recirculated-air mode105
Maximum cooling105
Residual heat mode106
Switching off automatic climate
control106
Air volume105
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation105
Rear window defroster105
17
Heated seats*50
PDC Park Distance Control
*82
DTC Dynamic Traction Control84
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top40
Convertible: closing the convertible
top40

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the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding
remote control is detected and the settings
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW
set to your own personal settings even if
another person with his/her own remote control
and settings has used the vehicle since the last
time you drove it. The individual settings are
stored for a maximum of four remote controls,
for two with Comfort Access
*.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the
specified pages.
>Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page28
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page30
>Displays on Control Display:
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page77
>Date format, refer to page77
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page81
>Units of measure for consumption,
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page74
>Language on the Control Display, refer
to page80
>Lighting settings:
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page62
>Welcome lamps, refer to page98
>Pathway lighting, refer to page99
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to
page99
>High-beam Assistant
*, refer to
page100
>PDC Park Distance Control
*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page82
>Head-up Display
*: selection and brightness
of display, refer to page93
>BMW Night Vision
*: display settings, refer
to page96>Automatic climate control: for AUTO pro-
gram and intensity, cooling function, and
automatic recirculated air control/recircu-
lated air mode, temperature, air distribution,
temperature in the upper body region, refer
to page104
>Navigation system
*: voice instructions for
destination guidance, refer to page137
In addition, the following, most recently
selected settings are recalled during unlocking:
>Programmable memory buttons: selecting
stored functions, refer to page20
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page47
>Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page146
>Radio: display of stored stations, refer to
page151
>Phone: adjusting volume, refer to page175
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Compartment in the front center console
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Using door lock
>With Comfort Access
* via the door handles
These actions operate the anti-theft system
* at
the same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The interior lamps and the courtesy
lamps
* are also switched on and off with the
remote control. The alarm system
is armed/dis-
armed at the same time.

Opening and closing
40 In order to avoid damage, do not move the
convertible top at temperatures below
+147/–106.
Do not leave the convertible top in its storage
compartment for longer than one day when wet;
otherwise, damage from moisture can occur.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top;
otherwise, if the top were to be operated, these
objects could fall off and lead to damage or
injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is raised.
Driving without having completed the opening
or closing action can lead to damage or injury.
Do not place hands in the top mechanism dur-
ing the opening and closing action. Keep chil-
dren away from the travel path of the convert-
ible top.
For safety reasons, do not move the convertible
top unless the vehicle is stationary.<
If you have initiated top movement with
the vehicle at a stop and then start to
drive, e.g. at a traffic light, you can continue the
initiated operation up to a speed of 20 mph/
30 km/h:
To do so, press and hold the corresponding
button.<
Partial vacuums that occur at higher
speeds in the passenger compartment
can make the convertible top flap. Use the auto-
matic climate control to increase the air volume
so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not
occur.<
Prior to opening and closing
>Observe the safety precautions above.
>Ensure that the convertible top compart-
ment floor in the luggage compartment is
folded down, refer to page32, as otherwise
the convertible top cannot be opened.
>Make sure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed.
Opening and closing
From radio readiness, refer to page56, with the
vehicle stationary:To avoid putting excessive strain on the
battery, only move the convertible top
when the engine is running if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove for-
eign objects from the windshield frame, as
these might inhibit closing of the convertible
top.<
1To close, press and hold the button until the
process is complete
2LED
3To open, press and hold the button until the
process is complete
When the button for operating the con-
vertible top is pressed, the side windows
move down all the way and the rear window is
lowered completely.
If the convertible top is not completely open or
closed, then the luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened.<
LED
In the following situations, in addition to the
LED, a message appears in the Control Display
and an acoustic signal may sound:
>During convertible top operation, the LED
lights up green. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing action is finished.
>If the LED flashes red when you release the
button, the opening or closing action has
not yet finished.
>If the LED lights up red when the button is
pressed, either the convertible top com-
partment floor in the luggage compartment
is in the raised position or a malfunction has
occurred. The convertible top cannot be
moved.

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Climate
Automatic climate control
1Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2Air for the upper body area, refer to Ventila-
tion on page106
3Air to footwell
4Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment
5Manual air distribution, driver's side
6Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
7Manual air volume, switching off automatic
climate control, residual heat utilization8AUTO program
9Switching cooling function on and off man-
ually
10Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
11Manual air distribution, front passenger side
12Maximum cooling
13AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
14LED for residual heat utilization and parked
car ventilation system
15Rear window defroster

Climate
104 16Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you
only need to select an interior temperature
comfortable for you.
The following sections contain more detailed
information on the available setting options.
Most settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile
settings on page27.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the
adjustment of air volume and air
distribution to the windshield and
side windows, in the direction of
the upper body and in the footwell.
It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-
ture to outside influences throughout the year.
The cooling function is switched on along with
the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-
densation sensor controls the program in such
a way that window condensation is prevented
as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-
gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button.
The respective current setting is briefly dis-
played on the Control Display when the button
is pressed.Select the intensity of the AUTO program using
the AUTO button:
>–Low
>–Medium
>–High
Convertible program*
When the convertible top is open, the convert-
ible program is active in addition. In the convert-
ible program, the automatic climate control is
optimized for driving with the convertible top
open. In addition, the air volume is increased as
the speed increases.
The effect of the convertible program can
be greatly enhanced if the wind deflector
is installed.<
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi-
vidually on the driver's and front
passenger side.
The automatic climate control
achieves this temperature as quickly as possi-
ble at any time of year, if necessary with the
maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then
keeps it constant.
When changing between different tem-
perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi-
cient time to adjust the set temperature.<
In the highest setting you activate the maximum
heating output, regardless of the outside tem-
perature.

Climate
106 ity inside the vehicle deteriorates continu-
ously.<
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is
used to heat the passenger com-
partment, e.g. while stopped at a
school to pick up a child.
1.Switch off the engine.
2.Turn to the right, refer to arrow.
The function can be switched on when the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
>up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
>with engine at operating temperature
>with sufficient battery voltage
>at an outside temperature below 777/
256
From radio readiness the interior temperature,
the air volume and the air distribution can be
set.
Switching automatic climate control on
and off
1.Turn to the left to minimum air volume.
2.After approx. 1 second, turn to the left
again.
You switch on the system again by pressing any
button of the automatic climate control.
Ventilation
1Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close
vent outlets
2Levers to change the vent outlet direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the
vent outlets; otherwise, they could be cat-
apulted outwards and cause injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool
air in your direction, for instance, if the interior
has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Adjusting temperature in upper body
region
You can adjust the temperature in the upper
body region with iDrive.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2."Settings"
3."Climate"

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4."Ventilation temperature"
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can have more detailed information shown
on the Control Display, refer to page75.
Parked car ventilation*
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem-
peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any
outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system
to start. The parked car ventilation can also be
switched on and off directly. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing
the battery to be recharged in normal operation
between use.
The air emerges through the upper body region
vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent
outlets must be open for the system to operate.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate parked-car vent."
The parked car ventilation is switched on.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"
4."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
5.Turn the controller: set the hours.
6.Press the controller: the setting is
accepted.
7.Turn the controller: set the minutes.
8.Press the controller: the setting is
accepted.
The switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control lights up.

Climate
108 The symbol on the automatic climate control
display flashes when the system has switched
on.
The respective system is switched on
within the next 24 hours only. Please
reactivated it after this time.<

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Thinking ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
To do so, maintain the appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front of you. An anticipatory
and smooth driving style reduces fuel con-
sumption.
Avoiding high engine speeds
Use 1st gear only for starting off. Accelerate
rapidly in 2nd gear and above. Avoid high
engine speeds in doing so and shift into the
next gear early.
When you have reached the desired speed,
shift into the highest possible gear and drive
with the lowest possible engine speed while
maintaining a constant vehicle speed.
In general: driving at a low engine speed
reduces fuel consumption and minimizes wear.
Taking advantage of coasting
When approaching a red light, let off the gas
and allow the vehicle to coast to a stop in the
highest possible gear.
On steep roadways, let off the gas and allow the
vehicle to roll in the appropriate gear.
The flow of fuel is interrupted when coasting.
Switching off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine at longer stops such as
traffic signals, railroad crossings, or in traffic
jams. Even having the engine switched off for
approx. 4 seconds results in fuel savings.
Switching off functions currently not
required
Functions such as the cooling function of the
automatic climate control, seat heating or rear
window defroster draw large amounts of power
and consume additional fuel. Their influence is
particularly pronounced in city and stop-and-go
traffic. For this reason, it is a good idea to switch
these functions off when they are not really
needed.
Having maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly in order to
achieve the optimum economy and service life
of your vehicle. BMW recommends having the
maintenance performed by a BMW center. Also
please pay attention to the BMW maintenance
system, refer to page206.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Only drive with the luggage compartment
lid completely closed, otherwise exhaust
can penetrate into the passenger compart-
ment.<
If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lug-
gage compartment lid open:
1.Coupe: close both windows and the glass
sunroof.
Convertible: with closed top, close all win-
dows.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page105.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
the risk of serious property damage as well as
personal injury. Do not touch hot exhaust tail
pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-
planing, and is characterized by a partial or
complete loss of contact between the tires and