2007 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE headlamp

Lamps
104 4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
7.Turn the controller to select the desired
duration.
8.Press the controller to apply the setting.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Daytime running lamps*
If desired, the light switch can remain in posi-
tions0, 1 or 3.
In positions0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto-
matically switched off after the vehicle is
switched off. In position1 the parking lamps
light up after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps if required as
described under Parking lamps.
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps*
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Daytime running lamps" and press
the controller.
The daytime running lamps are
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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 position3, the Adaptive Head Light is
active and the automatic headlamp control is
switched on, refer to page103.
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.

Controls
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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:
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.<
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
up to the resistance point, arrow3.
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.<
Instrument lighting
You can control the lighting intensity by using
the knurled wheel.
Interior lamps
Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,
door entry lighting, courtesy lamps
* and sill
panel lighting
* is automatic.
With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located
in the door handles to illuminate the exterior
area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the
vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer
to Start/Stop button on page59.<

Mobility
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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2203Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and
windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page211
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is
selected and press the controller.

Replacing components
214
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor mat.
Replacing wiper blades
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.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available 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 equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
When performing maintenance on the head-
lamps, follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
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. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to continue driv-
ing with great caution using the fog lamps, pro-
vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit
this.

Giving and receiving assistance
222
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page59; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. If the vehi-
cle electrical system fails, do not tow-start or
tow the vehicle. The electric steering-wheel
lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot
be steered. For information on jump starting,
refer to page220. There is no power assistance
with the engine stopped. This then requires
increased effort for braking and steering. Active
steering is deactivated and larger steering
wheel movements are required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever position, refer to Deac-
tivating selector lever interlock page64.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
Engage selector lever position N with the igni-
tion switched on.
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please note the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<

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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: page201
including reserve of: gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 For details: page67

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Entertainment
Mobility
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer77
– refer to Starting destination
guidance141
"Arrow display" during
Navigation142
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray116
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist190
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control110
"Audio"155,157,162
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Audio device, external115
Automatic
– air distribution108
– air volume108
– cruise control67
– headlamp control103
– recirculated-air control
AUC110
– service notification192
– steering wheel
adjustment50
– storing stations159
Automatic car washes124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort
access38Automatic climate control107
– automatic air
distribution108
– convertible program108
– switching on and off110
– ventilation with vehicle
parked111
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control103
– refer to Daytime running
lamps104
– refer to Interior lamps
105
– refer to Pathway lighting103
"Automatic programs"108
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search159
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– Dynamic Driving Control65
– interlock63
– kick-down64
– selector lever lock,
interlock63
– shiftlock63
– towing222
– tow-starting223
– with comfort access38
"Automatic ventilation"111
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control108
"Autostore" on the
radio158,160
"AUX"155
AUX-In
– connection115
– refer to External audio
device173
"AUX" with external audio
device173Average fuel consumption76
– setting units85
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation140
"Avoid highways" for
navigation139
Avoiding freeways for
navigation139
Avoiding unintentional
alarms37
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation140
Axle loads, refer to
Weights229
"A - Z"182,183
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support49
Backrests, refer to Seats49
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps216
"Balance", refer to Tone
control156
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control155
"Bass", tone control156
Battery
– jump starting220
– refer to Vehicle battery217
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access39
BC button, refer to
Computer76
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts53
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Blower, refer to Air
volume109
"Bluetooth"177
"BMW Assist"191

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Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps105
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils210
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria139
Front airbags95
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel
– average consumption76
– display76
– fuel specifications201
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities229
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuel gauge76
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision102
Fuses218G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control113
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function41
– comfort operation32
– comfort operation with
comfort access38
– moving manually42
– remote control31
Glove compartment114
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system128
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights229
H
Handbrake61
– indicator lamp13,61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"162
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162
Head airbags95
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities229
Headlamp control,
automatic103
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– replacing bulbs214
– reservoir for washer
fluid209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints
– front51
– removing51
– sitting safely48
"Head-Up Display"99
Head-Up Display98
Heated
– mirrors54
– rear window109
– seats53
– steering wheel55
Heater108
Heating
– exterior mirrors54
– interior107
– rear window109
– residual heat utilization110
– seats53
– steering wheel55