2006 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE width

Adjustments
52
Releasing
1.Hold the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3.Guide the belt into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in
the correct position for adults of every build if
the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page48.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and passenger seat*
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig-
nal sounds. At the same time, an addi-
tional message appears on the Control
Display. Please check whether safety belts are
being worn correctly.
The safety belt memory is operative at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti-
vated if objects are placed on the passenger
seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the event of loads caused by accidents
or other damage: replace the belt system
including the safety belt tensioner and any child
restraint systems, and have the belt anchor
points checked. Have this work carried out only
by a BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with
appropriately trained personnel. Otherwise cor-
rect operation of this safety equipment is not
guaranteed.<
Heated seats
The temperature setting advances one step in
its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied
when three LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button longer.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is
more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance of
following traffic based on what you see in the
mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased acci-
dent risk.<
1Adjustments
2Switching to the other mirror or to the
automatic parking function
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory on page49.
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their mirror
glass.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
To prevent the exterior mirrors from being
damaged due to the width of the vehicle,
always fold them in by hand before entering an
automatic car wash.<

Wheels and tires
190
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT ... 0806 indicates that a tire was manufac-
tured in week 8 of the year 2006.
BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
These grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.<
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
245/45 R 18 96 W
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0806

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
– resetting system90
– system limits90
– warning lamp91
Tracks
– finding159
– random play sequence160
– sample, Scan159
Track width, refer to
Dimensions215
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Traffic congestion, refer to
Bypassing route
sections140
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– deactivating selector lever
interlock on automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– starting assistant119
Transporting children
safely56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo121
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth191
Treble, refer to Tone
control145
"Treble", tone control146
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer76
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal
activation"65
Trip odometer74Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions215
Turn signals64
– replacing bulbs202
U
Undercarriage protection,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR190
"Units"84
Units
– average fuel
consumption84
– temperature84
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control110
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control110
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Unlocking and locking doors,
setting confirmation
signals31
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
"Update services"182
"Use current location as
address"133,134
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal204
– refer to Replacing battery38
V
Vehicle
– breaking-in118
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading120
– dimensions215
– parking60
– washing, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– weights217
Vehicle battery204
Vehicle jack204
– jacking points204
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position140
"Vehicle settings" when
unlocking30
Ventilation107
– draft-free108
– for cooling108
– parked car ventilation108
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control104
"Vent settings"106
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions139
Voice command system22
– short commands218
Voice instructions for
navigation system139
– muting55
– repeating55,139
– switching on/off55,139
– volume139
Voice phone book176
Volume144
– audio sources144
– mobile phone170
– setting speed-
dependent146
– voice instructions139
Volume adjustment in audio
mode, front-to-rear146

Everything from A to Z
238
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control79
Warning triangle206
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models199
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water119
Waveband for radio148
"WB"144,152
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth191
Weather news flashes151
Website4
Weights217
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires192
Wheel/tire damage191
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires192
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions215
Wheels and tires188
Width, refer to
Dimensions215
Wind deflector45
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– convenience
operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible38
– opening and closing,
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows106
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display95
Windshield washer nozzles66
Windshield washer system,
refer to Washer/wiper
system65
Windshield wiper blade
replacement201
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system65
Winter tires193
– setting speed limit81
– storage
193
Wiper blade replacement201
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer
nozzles66
"With highways" for
navigation135
Word matching principle for
navigation135
Working in the engine
compartment194
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit201
X
Xenon lamps201
– replacing bulbs201
Z
"Zoom" with BMW Night
Vision99