2006 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE fuel reserve

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Engine oil temperature gauge
During normal operation, the engine oil temper-
ature is between approx. 1607/706 and
approx. 3407/1706.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage is shown on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page186.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button
in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
>Remaining range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Displays the estimated remaining range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The range is pro-
jected based on the driving style over the last
20 miles/30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
off are not included in the calculations of aver-
age speed.
To reset the average speed: press the BC but-
ton in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec-
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
You can use the Control Display to view your
fuel consumption rate over two different dis-
tances, refer to Displays on Control Display or
Trip computer.

Refueling
186
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into
the tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all
applicable precautionary measures and
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. They can leak and cause
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob with
the gas pump symbol on the right side panel.
Observe following when refueling
When handling fuels always follow any
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-
tion.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, as otherwise this
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-
vapor recovery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 gallons/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until there is
a clearly audible click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and
the vehicle. A message
* is displayed if the cap
is loose or missing.<

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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

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Power windows, refer to
Windows38
"Presets" on the
radio148,154
Presetting parked car venti-
lation activation times108
Pressure, tires188
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
"Profile"183
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel54
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof40
– windows40
R
Radio
– Autostore149
– controls144
– High Definition Radio152
– playing stations149
– satellite radio153
– selecting frequency
manually149
– selecting
waveband144,148
– station search149
– station selection148
– station with best
reception149
– storing stations150
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes151
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
– with comfort access37Rain sensor, windshield
washer system65
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting160
"Random all" in audio
mode160
"Random directory" in audio
mode160
Random play sequence
– CD changer160
– CD player160
"RDS"151
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps203
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating106
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"172
Reception
– quality151
– radio stations151
– regional station149
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight111
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control
107
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control107
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest48
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch81
"Redial" for mobile phone171
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps203
Refueling186
Releasing, hood194
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75Remaining distance to desti-
nation, refer to Computer76
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows106
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode160
"Repeat" in audio mode160
"Repeat track" in audio
mode160
Replacement fuses205
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs201
Replacing tires
– changing a wheel204
– new wheels and tires192
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating emergency
call206
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel187
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Reservoir for washer
systems66
"Reset"90
– for stopwatch81
– tone settings147
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings147
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires192
Reverse, fast
– CD changer161
– CD player161
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic
63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61