oil temperature BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE 2006 Owners Manual

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*70
5Tachometer74
6Engine oil thermometer75
7Display for
>Time/date74
>Outside temperature74
>Indicator and warning lamps79
>Speed for cruise control67
>Desired speed for active cruise
control
*708Displays for
>Odometer and trip odometer74
>Computer75
>Date and remaining distance to be
driven for service requirements77
>Automatic transmission
with Steptronic
*62
>SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission
*61
>Dynamic Driving Control64
>High-beam assistant
*102
> Check Control message present79
9Fuel gauge75
10Resetting trip odometer74

Controls
75Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine oil temperature gauge
During normal operation, the engine oil temper-
ature is between approx. 1607/706 and
approx. 3407/1706.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage is shown on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page186.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button
in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
>Remaining range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Displays the estimated remaining range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The range is pro-
jected based on the driving style over the last
20 miles/30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
off are not included in the calculations of aver-
age speed.
To reset the average speed: press the BC but-
ton in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec-
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
You can use the Control Display to view your
fuel consumption rate over two different dis-
tances, refer to Displays on Control Display or
Trip computer.

Mobility
195Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to
Adding engine oil
2Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the
microfilter cover, refer to page197
3Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2074Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and
windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page66
5Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page197
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Service" and press the controller.

Mobility
197Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives; under some cir-
cumstances, they can harm your
engine.<
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of
the oil and is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when it lies
between the Min and Max mark, also refer to
the drawing next the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights red up in spite
of the handbrake being released; a
message is shown on the Control Dis-
play: stop the vehicle immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same time, a
significantly longer brake pedal path may be
noticeable. Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a BMW center.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function106
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
– indicator lamp13,87
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control87
– activating87
– indicator lamp13,87
DVD for navigation124
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
Dynamic Drive87
Dynamic Driving Control64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC87
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear51
Easy entry/exit53
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function33
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Electronic oil level check195
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance207
Emergency call206Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission63
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance207
"Emission inspect."78
"Enable services"180
"End call"171
"End Night Vision"99
Engine
– breaking-in118
– data214
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature74
– speed214
– starting59
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties59
– switching off60
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic trans-
mission, with comfort
access38
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant197
Engine oil
– additives
196
– approved oils196
– electronic oil level check195
– recommended oils196
– temperature75
– temperature gauge75
– topping off196
"Engine oil level"196
Engine output, refer to Engine
data214Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature74
Engine speed, refer to Engine
specifications214
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
"Enter address"126,132
Entering address125,128
Entering destination via town/
city name126
Entering intersection127
Entering rear51
Entering town/city for
navigation126
Entering zip code for
navigation127
"Entertainment"144
"Entertainment
settings"145,152
Entertainment sound output
on/off145
Entry map for destination129
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control147
"Equalizer", tone control147
"ESN"154
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event data recorders200
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system118
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
fitting208
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo121

Everything from A to Z
232 "Navigation voice instructions
on"139
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints50
"New address" for
navigation132
"New destination"125,129
New remote control28
"New route"140
New wheels and tires192
"Next entertainment
source"54
Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision97
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision97
"Night Vision on / off"54
Nozzles
– refer to Ventilation107
– refer to Windshield washer
nozzles66
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing208
O
OBD Socket200
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications187
Odometer74
Oil
– additives196
– approved engine oils196
– capacity217
– consumption195
– consumption, refer to
Engine oil, checking195
– level195
– topping off196
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models"On a new destination" for
navigation131
"Onboard info"76
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit201
"On destination"131
"On location"131
Opening and closing
– comfort access36
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operation by voice for mobile
phone174
– adjusting volume175
– canceling175
– commands175
– correcting phone
number176
– dialing phone number176
– placing a call176
– redialing177
– voice phone book176
"Options"182
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data214
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control107
Outside temperature
display74
– changing unit of measure84
P
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC85
"Parked car operation"108
"Parked car ventilation"108
Parked car ventilation
– activating an activation
time109
– setting activation time108
– switching on and off
directly108Parking, vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control85
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control85
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake60
Parking lamps100
– replacing bulbs202
Parts and accessories6
Passenger airbags, deacti-
vating, refer to Exception for
front passenger seat56
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down53
"Pathway lighting"101
Pathway lighting100
"PDC"86
"PDC display on"86
PDC Park Distance Control85
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"138
"Phone"171
Phone book170
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book173
– dialing171
– most recent numbers172
– selecting in phone book172
– Top 8172
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof40
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit207
"Play"
– in audio mode158
– on the radio, selecting155
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter108
Position
– displaying140
– storing132
Power failure204

Everything from A to Z
236 Storing current position132
Storing radio stations150
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
Storing tires193
Straps, refer to Loading121
"Street" for destination
entry127
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires188
"Surround Settings", adjust
the sound146
SW, waveband148
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching between high
beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant102
Switching off tilt alarm
sensor36
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off106
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps203
– replacing bulbs203
Tank capacity
– also refer to Filling
capacities217
– fuel tank capacity186
Target cursor for
navigation130
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data214Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist179
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone166
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
"Telephone list"54
TeleService179
– enabling179
– services offered180
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region106
– adjusting with automatic
climate control105
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature74
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure84
– outside temperature74
– temperature warning74
Temperature gauge, engine
oil75
Temperature warning74
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
"Terminate services"182
"Text language"84
"Theater", refer to Tone
control146
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo121
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
"Time"82
"Time format"83
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time108
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation109
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation109
Tire inflation pressures188
Tire pressure loss89,90
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM89Tire Quality Grading190
Tires
– age190
– air loss89,91
– breaking-in118
– condition191
– damage191
– inflation pressure188
– minimum tread depth191
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor88
– new wheels and tires192
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor89
– replacing192
– retreaded tires192
– run-flat tires192
– size189
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires192
– wear indicators191
– wheel/tire combination192
– winter tires193
Tires with run-flat properties,
refer to Run-flat tires192
"Tone"145
Tone dialing method174
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting145
– middle setting147
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit201
Top42
"Top 8" for mobile phone171
Torque, refer to Engine
specifications214
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method174
Tow fitting208
Towing208
– tow fitting208
"Town / City" for destination
entry126
Tow-starting208,210
"TPM"90