BMW 650I GRAN COUPE 2013 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2013, Model line: 650I GRAN COUPE, Model: BMW 650I GRAN COUPE 2013Pages: 232, PDF Size: 9.31 MB
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Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and reâ
trieved for each remote control. The adjustment
of the lumbar support is not stored.
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.â
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjustâ
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode1.Close the driver's door or switch on the igâ
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat
positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
âˇOpen or close the door or trunk lid.âˇPress a button on the remote control.âˇPress the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
1Adjusting2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
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Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.â
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote
control, the position is automatically retrieved if
the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 51.
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pasâ
senger side. This improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for
example.
Activating1. Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.2.Engage transmission position R.Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pasâ
senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageousâˇIn car washes.âˇIn narrow streets.âˇFor folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out autoâ
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, deâ
pending on the width of the vehicle.â
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.
Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear
view mirror, refer to page 53.
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Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Photocells are used for control:
âˇIn the mirror glass.âˇOn the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
âˇKeep the photocells clean.âˇDo not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.â
Adjusting
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four diâ
rections.
Storing the position
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 51.
Assistance getting in and out
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off Press the button.
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Transporting children safelyVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equipâ
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
The right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themâ
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.â
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of inâ
jury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.â
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child reâ
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Auâtomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 93.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.â
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child reâ
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the proâ
tective effect can be impaired.â
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pasâ
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags autoâ
matically, refer to page 93
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.âSeite 54ControlsTransporting children safely54
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Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest poâ
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
Backrest width
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint fixing system in the front passenâ
ger seat, open the backrest width completely.
Do not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.â
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in comâ
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixâ
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; othâ
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced. â
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH anâ
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fixâ
ing system is resting snugly against the backâ
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.â
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fixâ
ing system, pull the belt away from the child reâ
straint fixing system.
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Mounts for the lower ISOFIX anchors are loâ
cated behind the seat cover between the backâ
rest and the seat cushion.
Open the slide fastener to access the anchors.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are propâ
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.â
Mounting points
There are three mounting points for child reâ
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.â1Direction of travel2Upper retaining strap3Head restraint.4Rear window shelf5Mounting point/eye6Hook for upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Lift the cover over the mounting point.2.Guide the upper retaining strap over the
head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
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Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to
page 42.
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DrivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equipâ
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Start/Stop button
The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:âˇWhen the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.âˇShortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.âˇIf the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when thedoor is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.â
Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is stopped:
âˇDuring locking, also with the low beams acâ
tivated.âˇShortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available when
the low beams are switched off.âˇWhen opening and closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.âˇWhile the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams
are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or
closing the driver's door or unbuckling the drivâ
er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains acâ
tive.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
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âˇWhen the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.âˇWhen the engine is running: press the Start/
Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers reâ
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
âˇAfter approx. 8 minutes.âˇWhen the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.âˇShortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.â
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of danâ
ger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine runâ
ning, set the parking brake and place the transâ
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.â
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a
risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.â
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at modâ
erate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cerâ
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot start the engine.â
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; othâ
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehiâ
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. â
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 203.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage transmission position P with the veâ
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
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3.Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Automatic mode
The Auto Start/Stop function is operational after
each engine start.
This function is activated at speeds faster than
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Automatic transmission:
âˇThe selector lever is in transmission position
D.âˇThe brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by
Automatic Hold.âˇThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air flow of the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is ready
for an automatic engine start.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic enâ
gine stop have not been satisfied.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:âˇExternal temperature below approx.
+37 â/+3 â.âˇThe external temperature is high and autoâ
matic climate control is running.âˇThe passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required level.âˇThe engine is not yet at operating temperaâ
ture.âˇThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the steerâ
ing wheel is being turned.âˇAfter driving in reverse.âˇFogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.âˇThe vehicle battery charge is very low.âˇThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.âˇHDC is activated.âˇThe parking assistant is activated.âˇStop-and-go traffic.âˇThe transmission selector lever is in position
N or S/M.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the folâ
lowing conditions:
âˇAutomatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the
accelerator.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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