2006 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE run flat

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Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the
interaction with the safety belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seat position
plays an important role in an accident. To
ensure that the safety systems operate with
optimum efficiency, we strongly urge you to fol-
low the instructions contained in the following
section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page56.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms
in the event of airbag deployment.
No one and nothing is to come between the air-
bags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Make
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly
and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument
panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the
knee and front airbags are triggered.
Make sure that occupants do not rest their head
on the side or head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions, the
occurrence of injuries resulting from contact
with airbags cannot be entirely ruled out,
depending on the circumstances. The ignition
and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing
loss in extremely sensitive individuals. This
effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page90.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an
accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page50.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that safety belts
are being worn at all of the occupied seats.
Airbags complement the safety belt as an addi-
tional safety device, but they do not represent a
substitute.
Your vehicle has four seats that are each
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Expectant mothers should always wear their
safety belts, taking care to position the lap belt
against the lower hips, where it will not exert
pressure against the abdominal area.
Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it
across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does
not become caught or jammed. Make sure that
the safety belt is securely fastened across the
lap and shoulders, as close to the body as pos-
sible without it being twisted or tangled. Be sure
not to route it over solid or breakable objects;
otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the
lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdo-
men. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder
belt upward periodically to readjust the tension
across your lap in order to avoid a reduction in
the retention effect of the safety belt.<
For instructions on operating safety belts, refer
to page51.

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
88
Dynamic Drive*
The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti-
mizes vehicle stability during cornering and
evasive maneuvers.
Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilizers on
the front and rear axles. Suspension compli-
ance adapts to suit driving conditions, varying
from performance-oriented during cornering to
smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle
is proceeding in a straight line. During vehicle
operation, the system continuously runs
through closed-loop control cycles lasting only
fractions of a second.
The system assumes operational status each
time you start the engine.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and
a message is shown on the Control Dis-
play. There is a malfunction in the sys-
tem. Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible.
If a malfunction occurs, please remember
to adapt your speed accordingly, espe-
cially in curves.
The suspension will be noticeably softer and
the vehicle will display a greater tendency to tilt
during cornering and in crosswinds.
If a message stating that you should stop is
shown on the Control Display, stop at a suitable
location and switch off the engine as soon as
possible. In this case the oil level in the reservoir
may have dropped below the minimum, possi-
bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system. Do
not continue driving, but instead contact your
BMW center.<
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla-
tion pressures in the tires as you drive. The sys-
tem provides an alert whenever the inflation
pressure drops significantly in relation to the
pressure in another tire.
In the event of a pressure loss, the rolling radius
and therefore the rotation speed of the wheels
change. This change is detected and signaled
as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
To ensure the reliable signaling of a flat tire, the
system must be initialized at the correct tire
inflation pressure.
The initialization must be repeated after
every correction of the tire inflation pres-
sure and after every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate
sudden severe tire damage caused by
outside factors and does not detect a natural,
even pressure drop in all four tires.<
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
>System has not been initialized
>Driving on snow-covered or slippery roads
>Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration
>Driving with snow chains
*
Initializing system
The initialization finishes during driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is auto-
matically continued.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains
*.<
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.

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1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4.Select "FTM" and press the controller.
5.Start engine, but do not start driving.
6.Select "Set tire pressure" and press the
controller.
7.Select "Yes" and press the controller.
8.Start driving.
The message "Initializing..." is displayed.
The initialization is completed during driving.
Then the message "Status: FTM active"
appears on the Control Display again.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up in red. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation
pressure loss.
1.Cautiously reduce the vehicle speed to
below 50 mph/80 km/h. Avoid sudden brak-
ing and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed
a vehicle speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.Stop driving if the vehicle is no longer
equipped with run-flat tires, as it was
when it came from the factory, refer to
page188. Continued driving after a flat tire
can result in serious accidents.<
2.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
may not have been initialized. The system
must then be initialized.<
3.In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
distance for continued driving on run-flat
tires, based on the following guide values:
>With low load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km.
>With medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or
4 persons without luggage:
approx. 94 miles/150 km.
>With full load:
4 persons, luggage compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Drive reservedly and do not exceed
a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the
event of pressure loss, vehicle handling
changes. This includes reduced tracking
stability in braking, extended braking dis-
tances and altered natural steering charac-
teristics.
If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur
while the vehicle is being driven, this can
indicate final failure of the damaged tire.
Reduce speed and stop at a suitable loca-
tion as soon as possible; otherwise, pieces
of the tire could become detached and
cause an accident. Do not continue driving,
but instead contact your BMW center.<

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page188.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and foreign objects lodged in
the tread, and check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not fall below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
0.063 in/1.6 mm.
At tread depths below 0.12 in/3 mm, there is an
increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are
present on the road surface.
Winter tires noticeably loose their suitability for
winter use below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm.
New tires should be mounted in the interest of
safety.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer
to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum-
ference and are marked on the side of the tire
with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread
is worn down to the wear indicators, then the
legally permissible tread depth limit of 0.063 in/
1.6 mm has been reached.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazards and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. These
kinds of problems may also be signaled by other
changes in vehicle response, such as a strong
tendency to pull to the left or right.
In these cases reduce your speed imme-
diately and have the wheels and tires
inspected immediately. To do this, carefully
drive to the nearest BMW center or a special-
ized tire dealer that works in accordance with
BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained
personnel. Have the vehicle towed to the repair
shop if necessary. Tire damage can be
extremely dangerous to vehicle occupants and
other road users.<

Wheels and tires
188
Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire.
Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and
special rims. The sidewall reinforcement
ensures that the tire retains some residual
safety in the event of pressure drop and driving
remains possible to a restricted degree.
For continued driving with damaged tires, refer
to Indication of a flat tire, page89.
New wheels and tires
Only have new wheels and tires mounted
by a BMW center or a repair shop that
works in accordance with BMW guidelines and
uses appropriately trained personnel. If this
work is performed inexpertly, there is a danger
of damage and associated safety risks. Make
sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend the use of
retreaded tires; otherwise, driving safety
may be reduced. Potentially substantial varia-
tions in the design and the age of the carcasses
can result in a reduced service life.<
The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions than the approved units – these differences could lead to
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents.If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for driving
safety.<
You can find out the right wheel-tire combina-
tion from your BMW center.
The right wheel-and-tire combination is
another vital factor in ensuring reliable opera-
tion of various vehicle systems such as ABS
and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. After a tire is
damaged, always remember to have the original
wheel and tire combination remounted on the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Recommended tire brands
BMW recommends particular tire brands for
each tire size. You can recognize these from the
clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling characteris-
tics.
Run-flat tires
When installing new tires or when changing
from summer tires to winter tires, for your own
safety, use run-flat tires. No spare wheel is pro-
vided in the event of a flat. Your BMW center will
be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that you do not have damaged run-flat
tires repaired; they should be replaced.<

Replacing components
200
License plate lamps
Bulb 5 watts, WY 5 W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Changing a wheel
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a
standard feature. An immediate wheel change
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer
required.
For continued driving with damaged tires, refer
to Indication of a flat tire, page89.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page188.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page188.
The suitable tools for changing tires are
available as accessories from your BMW
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all
matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. For the connections, refer
to Jump starting on page203.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery
in an upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<

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Fast forward
– CD changer157
– CD player157
"Fast route" for
navigation131
"Favorites" calling up with
radio147
Filling capacities212
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit203
First-aid kit203
Flashing when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
acknowledgment signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight107
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– run-flat tires89,188
Flat Tire Monitor88
– false alarms88
– initializing system88
– limits of system88
– show chains189
– warning lamp89
"FM", reception
range140,144
FM, waveband144
Fog lamps98
– indicator lamp13,98
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely115
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps99
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils192
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria130
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags
deactivating91
"FTM"89FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor
FTM88
Fuel
– average consumption75
– display75
– fuel specifications183
– high-quality brands183
– quality183
– specifications183
– tank capacity182
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge
75
Fuel filler door182
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction182
Fuel gauge75
Fuses201
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control106
Gas, refer to Average fuel
consumption75
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel
specifications183
– refer to Required fuel183
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox62
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61General driving notes114
Getting in back51
Glass sunroof, electric,
comfort operation with
comfort access37
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function40
– convenience operation32
– moving manually41
– remote control30
Glove compartment107
– rechargeable flashlight107
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Ventilation103
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights210
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Handsfree system
– refer to Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HD, refer to High Definition
Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control,
automatic96
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– replacing bulbs197
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light97
Head restraints
– front50
– removing50
– sitting safely47
"Head-Up Display"94
Head-Up Display93

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Rotary fuel controller, refer to
iDrive16
Route130
– bypassing sections136
– changing130,136
– display133
– displaying arrow display133
– displaying map133
– displaying towns/cities and
streets134
– list134
– selecting130
– selecting criteria130
Route map, refer to Map
view133
"Route preference",
changing130
Route selection130
Run-flat tires188
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire89
– flat tire89
– tire inflation pressure184
– tire replacement188
– winter tires188
S
Safety belts51
– damage52
– indicator lamp52
– sitting safely47
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts51
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System86
– airbags90
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts51
Satellite radio149
– enabling channels150
– selecting channel150
– storing channel150
"SAT" on the radio140,150"Save current
destination"130
"Scan"
– playing a music track155
– playing stations145
Scan
– CD changer155
– CD player155
– radio145
"Scan all" in audio mode155
"Scan directory" in audio
mode155
Screw thread for tow
fitting205
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio149
Seats48
– adjusting48
– heating52
– lumbar support48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
– sitting safely47
– sports seat48
– storing the setting49
– thigh support48
Securing cargo117
– ski bag111
Securing load, refer to
Securing cargo117
– ski bag111
"Select as destination"127
"Select current speed"81
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive140
Selecting distance for active
cruise control69
Selecting frequency
manually145
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display134
Selecting route130
Selection options with
navigation system130Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox61
Sequential Manual Gearbox
SMG61
"Service"77,175,191
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance203
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models195
Service interval display, refer
to Service requirements77
"Service notification"175
"Service Request"176,178
"Service
requirements"78,175,192
Service requirements77
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service195
"Service Status"175
"Set date"83
"Set" in audio mode140
"Set" in trip computer77
"Set service date"78
"Set time"82
Settings
– changing on Control
Display82
– clock, 12h/24h mode83
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
Setting speed limit81
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting activation time104
"Set tire pressure"89