2006 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE fog light

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7Buttons on steering wheel
8Instrument cluster12
11Ignition lock58
12Horn: the entire surface15Releasing the hood190
16Opening luggage compartment lid34 Mobile phone
*162
>Press: accepting and ending
call, starting dialing
* for
selected phone number and
redialing if no phone number is
selected
>Press longer: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice
command system
* 22
Changing radio station
Selecting music track
Scrolling in phone book and in lists
with stored phone numbers
Individually programmable
*54
Individually programmable54
9
Windshield wipers65
Rain sensor65
10Starting/stopping engine and
switching ignition on/off 58
13
Steering wheel heater
*54
Steering wheel adjustment53
14
Cruise control66
Active cruise control
*67
17
Head-Up Display
*93
18
Parking lamps96
Low beams96
Automatic headlamp control96
Adaptive Head Light
*97
19
Instrument lighting99
Front fog lamps98

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Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in dif-
ferent combinations and colors, both in the dis-
play area1 and in the display2
When the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on, some lamps are checked for
proper operation and light up briefly in the pro-
cess.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con-
trol Display explain the meaning of the indicator
and warning lamps displayed.
You can consult Check Control for additional
information, e.g. regarding the cause of a mal-function or the appropriate actions to take, refer
to page79.
In cases of corresponding urgency, this infor-
mation is immediately displayed when the
associated lamps light up.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in the display
area1 indicate that certain functions are active:
Handbrake set60
Handbrake for Canadian models
Front fog lamps98
DTC Dynamic Traction Control87
High beams/headlamp flasher97
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is controlling the drive
and braking forces to maintain vehicle
stability87

Lamps
96
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
1Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Head Light
* and high-beam assistant*
2Parking lamps
3Low beams/daytime driving lamps
*
Parking lamps
In the switch position2, the front, rear and side
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the
parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one
side for parking as an additional feature, refer to
page97.
The parking lamps drain the battery.
Avoid using for longer periods; otherwise,
it may not be possible to start the engine.<
Low beams
The low beams light up in switch position3 only
with the engine running. Otherwise the parking
lamps are lit.
Pathway lighting
When you activate the headlamp flasher after
parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps,
the low beams will come on for a brief period.
You can set the duration via iDrive or deactivate
the function.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
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 "Lighting" and press the controller.
5.Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
6.Turn the controller to select the corre-
sponding duration.
7.Press the controller to apply the setting.
Daytime driving lamps*
If you wish, you can leave the light switch in
position3.
Switch on the parking lamps if required as
described under Parking lamps.
Automatic headlamp control
In switch position1, the low beams are auto-
matically switched on or off depending on the
ambient light, e.g. in a tunnel, at dawn/dusk in
the rain or snow, and the Adaptive Head Light
*
is active. The LED next to the symbol is illumi-
nated when the low beams are on.
The low beams remain on independent of
the ambient lighting conditions when you
switch on the fog lamps.
With the daytime driving lamps activated, the
low beams are always switched on whenever
the ignition is switched on.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system

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cannot detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions.<
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In switch position1, the Adaptive Head Light is
active and the automatic headlamp control is
switched on.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive
Head Light is not active when driving in reverse
and points toward the passenger side when the
vehicle is stopped.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. The Adaptive Head Light
is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When using
this function, comply with national regulations:
After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the
desired direction3, past the resistance point.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Avoid using for longer periods; oth-
erwise, it may not be possible to start the
engine.<
High-beam assistant*
The concept
This system automatically switches the high
beams on and off again. A sensor on the front of
the interior rearview mirror controls the pro-
cess. The assistant ensures that the high
beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-
uation allows. This reduces the strain on you
while at the same time providing you with the
best possible visibility. Of course, you can inter-
vene at any time and switch the high beams on
and off in the accustomed manner.
Activating high-beam assistant
1.Turn the light switch to switch position1,
refer to page96.
2.Press the turn signal lever in the high beam
direction with the low beams switched on.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
assistant is activated. The assistant
automatically switches between high and low
beams, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic

Lamps
98 ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and
cities.
Manually switching between high and
low beams
You can intervene at any time if you wish or the
situation requires.
>If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the high beams, but you want to use the low
beams, simply switch to the low beams with
the turn signal lever. This also deactivates
the high-beam assistant.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever in the high beam direction
again.
>If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the low beams, but you want to use the high
beams, switch to the high beams in the
accustomed manner. The system is deacti-
vated in the process and you must switch to
the low beams manually.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever in the high beam direction
again.
>You use the headlamp flasher in the usual
way when the low beams are on.
System limits
The high-beam assistant cannot replace
personal decisions about the benefits of
using high beams. In situations that require
them, you should switch to the low beams man-
ually to avoid a safety risk.<
In the following sample situations, the system
either does not function or functions only in a
limited way and a personal reaction may be
required:
>Under extremely unfavorable weather con-
ditions, such as heavy fog or precipitation
>To make out poorly-lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback,
horse-drawn vehicles, train or ship traffic
close to the road and wild animals crossing
the road>In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in
depressions, with cross traffic or partially
concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway
>In poorly lit places and with highly reflective
signs
>In the low speed range
>When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the
area of the interior rearview mirror
>When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
on the front side of the interior rearview mir-
ror with a cloth moistened with a small
amount of glass cleaner.
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must
be switched on for the fog lamps to
operate. The green indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the fog
lamps are switched on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever the
high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<

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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor mat.
Wiper blade replacement
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly.
2.Press the locking tabs together while slid-
ing the wiper blade toward the front to dis-
engage it.
3.Insert the new wiper blade and slide it in
until it audibly clicks into place.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the
specified procedures, have the corresponding
work carried out at your BMW center.Never touch the glass on new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your BMW center.
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the electrical
devices involved to prevent short circuits from
occurring.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, follow any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.<
When performing maintenance on the head-
lamps, follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
In the case of bulbs whose replacement
is not described, please consult your
BMW center.<
Xenon lamps
The service life of these lamps is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times. In the unlikely event that one
of these lamps should fail, you can continue
driving under poor visibility conditions by
switching on your fog lamps and proceeding
carefully, where allowed by law.
Have work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb changes, carried out only
by a BMW center. Due to the high voltage
involved, there is a danger to life and limb when
work is carried out improperly.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW center.<

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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

Everything from A to Z
224 Heated
– mirrors, refer to Automatic
functions53
– rear window102
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heater101
Heating
– exterior mirrors53
– interior100
– rear window102
– residual heat103
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat103
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo117
Height, refer to
Dimensions211
Height adjustment
– seats48
– steering wheel53
High-beam assistant97
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs198
High Definition Radio148
Highs, refer to Tone
control141
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills115
Holder for cups109
"Home address" in
navigation130
Homepage4
Hood190
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system114
"Hour memo"83
"House number" for desti-
nation entry124Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control86
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth187
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio148
Ice, refer to Outside temper-
ature warning74
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track155
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– assistance window20
– changing date and time82
– changing language84
– changing menu page19
– changing settings82
– changing unit of measure
units and display form83
– controller16
– controls16
– displaying menus17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access37Indicator/warning lamps
– active steering90
– airbags92
– DSC13,87
– DTC13,87
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– fog lamps13,98
– handbrake13,60
– overview13
– safety belt warning52
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel54
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure184
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
Information
– on another location126
– on country126
– on current position126
– on destination location126
"Information" for
navigation126
"Information on
destination"128
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– radio, refer to Storing
stations146
– refer to Power failure201
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
– time and date82
"Input map"126
Installation location
– CD changer157
– navigation drive120
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions135
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting99
Instrument lighting99