2006 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Technical data
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Convertible: dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m

Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
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
compartment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page187
including reserve of: gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
Window and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page66
Engine oil and filter change US quarts/liters 8.5/8.0 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Oil grades: page196

Short commands of voice command system
218
Short commands of 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 window138{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone171{Phone}
To dial phone number171{Dial number}
To display the phone book171{A to Z}
To dial from phone book171{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"172{Top 8}
To redial172{Redial}
To display "Received calls"172{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"172{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"167{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 179{BMW Assist}
To open "BMW Service"181{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"173{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"181{BMW Contact numbers}

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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation125{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"125{Enter address}
To open "New destination"125{New destination}
To display "Input map"129{Input map}
To display destination list131{Destination list}
To display the address book132{Address book}
To display the route criteria134{Route preference}
To start destination guidance136{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance136{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display137{Arrow display}
To display map view137{Map},{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale138{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the
route138{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions139{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions139{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions139{Repeat navigation info}
To open route134, 138
{Route}
To display current position140{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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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control145{Audio}
To switch on radio148{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"148{FM menu}
To open "AM"148{AM menu}
To open "All stations"148{FM All stations}
To select the radio station148{Station ...} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"148{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select stored radio stations148{Choose preset}
To open "Manual"149{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception149{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"152{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 152{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station152{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"154{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio154
{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio155{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio154{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio154{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player157{CD menu}
To switch on CD player157{CD}
To select CD changer157{CD-changer menu}
To switch on CD changer157{CD-changer}
To select a CD157{CD 1...6}
To select music track158{CD track ...}
To select CD and track158{CD 1...6 track ...}

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"106{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"105{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"108{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"108{Automatic ventilation}
To display the activation times108{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"54{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"65, 100{Lighting}
To open "Communication settings"179{Communication settings}
To open "BMW Service settings"179{BMW Service settings}
To open "BMW Service"181{BMW service}
To open "Service requirements"77, 180{Service requirements}
To open "Service"77, 180{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"79{Check Control messages}
To open "Display settings"82{Display settings}
To open "Head-Up Display"96{Head-up display}
To activate speed limit81{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit81{Limit off}
To adjust the brightness of the Control
Display83{Brightness}
To open "Units"84{Units}
To open "Languages"84, 139{Language}
To open "Time"82{Time}
To open "Date"83{Date}
To open "PDC"85{PDC}
To open "FTM"88{FTM}
To open "TPM"90{TPM}
To open "Entertainment settings"145{Entertainment settings}
To activate BMW Night Vision98{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision98{Close Night Vision}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision98{Night Vision configuration}

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System86
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control67
Acceleration assistant with
SMG64
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter108
Activating hour signal83
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation108
Active cruise control67
– indicator lamp70
– radar sensor71
– selecting distance69
– warning lamps71
Active steering92
– warning lamp92
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display92
Adaptive Head Light101
"Add digits" for mobile
phone172
"Address book" for
navigation132
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering125,128
– selecting133
– storing132
– storing current position132
"Add to address book"132"Add to destination list"128
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31
Adjusting the thigh support48
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control145
"After door opened"50
"After unlocking"50
Airbags92
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat56
– sitting safely47
– warning lamp94
Air distribution
– automatic105
– manual106
Airing, refer to Ventilation107
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control107
"Air recirculation on / off"54
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation107
Air volume
106
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications187
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"154
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires193
"All stations" on the radio,
selecting148,151Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
"AM", reception
range144,148
Antenna for mobile phone166
Antifreeze
– coolant197
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS86
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights217
Approved engine oils196
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights217
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest112
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination
guidance136
"Arrow display" during
Navigation137
Ashtray113
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist179
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control107

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Mobility
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
"Audio", refer to Tone
control145
Automatic
– air distribution105
– air volume105
– headlamp control100
– service notification180
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
– storing stations149
Automatically switching
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant102
Automatic car washes120
– also refer to Comfort
access38
– also refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control104
– automatic air
distribution105
– convertible program105
– switching off107
Automatic closing of doors,
see Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor53
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control100
– refer to Daytime running
lamps101
– refer to High-beam
assistant102
– refer to Interior lamps103
– refer to Pathway lighting100
"Automatic programs"105
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC107
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search149Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– deactivating selector lever
interlock63
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– interlock62
– kick-down63
– selector lever lock,
Interlock62
– shiftlock62
– towing209
– tow-starting210
– with comfort access38
"Automatic ventilation"108
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control105
"Autostore" on the
radio148,150
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units84
Average speed75
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation135
"Avoid highways" for
navigation135
Avoiding freeways for
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation135
Axle loads, refer to
Weights217
"A - Z"171,172
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support48
Backrests, refer to Seats48
Backup lamps
– refer to Reverse gear61
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps203
"Balance", refer to Tone
control146Balance, refer to Tone
control146
Balance adjustment in audio
mode, right/left146
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit207
Bass, refer to Tone
control145
"Bass", tone control146
Battery
– disposal38
– jump starting207
– refer to Vehicle battery204
Battery change38
Being towed209
Belts, refer to Safety belts51
Blower, refer to Air
volume106
"BMW Assist"181
BMW Assist179
– enabling179
– services offered180
"BMW Contact"173
"BMW Contact
Numbers"173
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System199
BMW Night Vision97
– activating98
– cleaning camera99
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system66
– deactivating98
– making settings98
"BMW Service"181
"BMW Service settings"180
BMW website4
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control86
Brake fluid197
– level197
– warning lamp197
Brake force display92
Brake hydraulic system197
Brake lamps
– brake force display92
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps203