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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system and the index, which is the quickest way
to find the information you are looking for.
Reference
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Technical data
Engine specifications
Weights
Never exceed either the approved
axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
650i
Displacement cu in/cmµ292.8/4,799
No. of cylinders8
Maximum output hp 360
at engine speed rpm 6,300
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 360/488
at engine speed rpm 3,400
650i Coupe 650i Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,814/1,730 4,277/1,940
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,652/2,110 5,049/2,290
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,337/1,060 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,491/1,130 2,778/1,260
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top com-
partment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Coupe: dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m
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Convertible: dimensions
Capacities
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m
Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page183
including reserve of: gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
Window and headlamp
washer system quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page66
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 8.5/8.0 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Oil grades: page192
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Reference 213
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Short commands of the voice command
system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window134{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone167{Phone}
To dial phone number167{Dial number}
To display the phone book167{A to Z}
To dial from phone book167{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"168{Top 8}
To redial168{Redial}
To display "Received calls"168{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"168{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"163{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 174{BMW Assist}
To open "BMW Service"176{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"178{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"176{BMW Contact numbers}
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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To select navigation121{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"121{Enter address}
To open "New destination"121{New destination}
To display "Input map"125{Input map}
To display destination list127{Destination list}
To display the address book128{Address book}
To display the route criteria130{Route preference}
To start destination guidance132{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance132{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display133{Arrow display}
To display map view133{Map},{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale134{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the
route134{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions135{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions135{Navigation info on}
To repeat voice instructions135{Repeat navigation info}
To open route130, 134
{Route}
To display current position136{Current Position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"76{Car data}
To display the computer76{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer76{Trip computer}
To set the speed limit81{Limit}
To start the stopwatch81{Stopwatch}
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control141{Audio}
To switch on radio144{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"144{FM menu}
To open "AM"144{AM menu}
To open "All stations"144{FM All stations}
To select the radio station144{Station ...} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"144{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select stored radio station144{Choose preset}
To open "Manual"145{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception145{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"148{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 148{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station148{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"150{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio150
{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio151{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio150{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio150{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player153{CD menu}
To switch on CD player153{CD}
To select CD changer153{CD-changer menu}
To switch on CD changer153{CD-changer}
To select a CD153{CD 1...6}
To select music track154{CD track ...}
To select CD and track154{CD 1...6 track ...}