2006 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE oil additives

Mobility
197Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives; under some cir-
cumstances, they can harm your
engine.<
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of
the oil and is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when it lies
between the Min and Max mark, also refer to
the drawing next the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights red up in spite
of the handbrake being released; a
message is shown on the Control Dis-
play: stop the vehicle immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same time, a
significantly longer brake pedal path may be
noticeable. Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a BMW center.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function106
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
– indicator lamp13,87
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control87
– activating87
– indicator lamp13,87
DVD for navigation124
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
Dynamic Drive87
Dynamic Driving Control64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC87
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear51
Easy entry/exit53
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function33
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Electronic oil level check195
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance207
Emergency call206Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission63
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance207
"Emission inspect."78
"Enable services"180
"End call"171
"End Night Vision"99
Engine
– breaking-in118
– data214
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature74
– speed214
– starting59
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties59
– switching off60
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic trans-
mission, with comfort
access38
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant197
Engine oil
– additives
196
– approved oils196
– electronic oil level check195
– recommended oils196
– temperature75
– temperature gauge75
– topping off196
"Engine oil level"196
Engine output, refer to Engine
data214Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature74
Engine speed, refer to Engine
specifications214
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
"Enter address"126,132
Entering address125,128
Entering destination via town/
city name126
Entering intersection127
Entering rear51
Entering town/city for
navigation126
Entering zip code for
navigation127
"Entertainment"144
"Entertainment
settings"145,152
Entertainment sound output
on/off145
Entry map for destination129
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control147
"Equalizer", tone control147
"ESN"154
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event data recorders200
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system118
Exterior mirrors52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror53
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting208
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo121

Everything from A to Z
232 "Navigation voice instructions
on"139
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints50
"New address" for
navigation132
"New destination"125,129
New remote control28
"New route"140
New wheels and tires192
"Next entertainment
source"54
Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision97
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision97
"Night Vision on / off"54
Nozzles
– refer to Ventilation107
– refer to Windshield washer
nozzles66
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing208
O
OBD Socket200
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications187
Odometer74
Oil
– additives196
– approved engine oils196
– capacity217
– consumption195
– consumption, refer to
Engine oil, checking195
– level195
– topping off196
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models"On a new destination" for
navigation131
"Onboard info"76
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit201
"On destination"131
"On location"131
Opening and closing
– comfort access36
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operation by voice for mobile
phone174
– adjusting volume175
– canceling175
– commands175
– correcting phone
number176
– dialing phone number176
– placing a call176
– redialing177
– voice phone book176
"Options"182
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data214
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control107
Outside temperature
display74
– changing unit of measure84
P
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC85
"Parked car operation"108
"Parked car ventilation"108
Parked car ventilation
– activating an activation
time109
– setting activation time108
– switching on and off
directly108Parking, vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control85
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control85
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake60
Parking lamps100
– replacing bulbs202
Parts and accessories6
Passenger airbags, deacti-
vating, refer to Exception for
front passenger seat56
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down53
"Pathway lighting"101
Pathway lighting100
"PDC"86
"PDC display on"86
PDC Park Distance Control85
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"138
"Phone"171
Phone book170
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book173
– dialing171
– most recent numbers172
– selecting in phone book172
– Top 8172
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof40
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit207
"Play"
– in audio mode158
– on the radio, selecting155
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter108
Position
– displaying140
– storing132
Power failure204