2007 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dimensions
– Convertible228
– Coupe227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions144
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions144
Directory, refer to Phone
book182
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book136
Displacement, refer to Engine
data226
"Display"85
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data196
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"85,99
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display98
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access39
– coolant211
– vehicle battery217
Distance, refer to
Computer77
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control68
"Distance to dest."77
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer77Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control87
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps105
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
"Door locks"30,79
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control31
DOT Quality Grades204
Draft-free ventilation111
"Driver's door only"31
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams103
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route142
Driving stability control
systems88
Driving through water123
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes122
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function109
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
– indicator lamp13,89
– malfunction90
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp13,89
DVD for navigation128
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC88
Dynamic Drive90
Dynamic Driving Control65
"Dynamic route" for
navigation140
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC89
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear52
Easy entry/exit55
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player154
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid35
– storage compartment, hotel
function34
Electric convertible top42
Electric steering wheel
adjustment55
Electronic brake-force
distribution88
Electronic oil level check209
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance220
Emergency call219
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof42
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid35
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission64
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
"Enable services"196
"End call"182

Everything from A to Z
240 Engine
– breaking-in122
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature75
– speed226
– starting60
– starting, comfort access37
– starting difficulties60
– switching off61
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic
transmission, with comfort
access38
Engine compartment209
Engine coolant211
Engine oil
– adding210
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– approved oils210
– electronic oil level check209
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements78
– oil change210
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– recommended oils210
– temperature76
– temperature gauge76
"Engine oil level"210
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature75
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
"Enter address"130,137
Entering address129,132
Entering destination via town/
city name130
Entering intersection,
navigation131
Entering rear52Entering town/city for
navigation130
Entering zip code for
navigation131
"Entertainment"154
Entertainment sound output
on/off155
Entry map for destination134
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control157
"Equalizer", tone control157
"ESN"
164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event data recorders213
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Exterior mirrors54
– adjusting54
– automatic dimming
feature54
– automatic heating54
– folding in and out54
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror54
External audio
device115,173
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting221
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo125
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control156
Fader, refer to Tone
control156
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control80
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms37
– refer to Switching off
alarm36Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts53
Fastest route for
navigation139
Fast forward
– CD changer171
– CD player171
"Fast route" for
navigation139
"Favorites" calling up with
radio161
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter111
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit220
First-aid kit220
Flashing
– when locking and unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight114
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– run-flat tires91,93,206
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– warning lamp91,93
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat
tires206
Flat Tire Monitor90
– false alarms91
– initializing system91
– limits of system91
– show chains207
– warning lamp91
Floor mats, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir67
"FM", reception
range155,158
FM, waveband158

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Everything from A to Z
242 Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo125
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats49
– steering wheel55
High beams105
– headlamp flasher105
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs215
High Definition Radio162
High water, refer to Driving
through water123
Hills123
Holder for cups116
"Home address" in
navigation138
Homepage of BMW4
Hood208
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system122
"Hour memo"84
"House number" for
destination entry132
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control88
Hydroplaning123
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth205
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio162
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track169
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands206
Identification marks
– run-flat tires206
– tire coding204
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness85
– assistance window20
– changing date and time83
– changing language85
– changing menu page19
– changing settings83
– changing units of measure
and display form85
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– active steering95
– airbags97
– brake system90
– DSC13,89
– DTC13,89
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– fog lamps13,
105
– handbrake13,61
– safety belt warning53
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor93
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Info menu17
Information
– on another location135
– on current position135
– on destination location135
"Information" for
navigation135
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"136
Information service193
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– radio, refer to Storing
stations160
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50
– time and date83
"Input map"134
Installation location
– CD changer171
– drive for navigation DVD128

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions144
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control113
Interesting destination for
navigation135
"Interim time"83
Interior lamps105
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off37
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature54
Interlock on automatic
transmission63
Intermittent wiper mode66
J
Jacking points217
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Key
– spare key28
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"185Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Knee airbags95
Knock control201
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams103
Lamps and bulbs214
"Language / Units"85
"Language / Units" for
navigation144
"Languages"85
"Languages" for
navigation144
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list136
"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child restraint fixing
system58
LEDs light-emitting
diodes214
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs217
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs214
Lighter116
"Lighting"66,104
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs214
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps103
Light switch103
"Limit"82
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading124Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo125
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside30
LOGIC 7156
Low beams103
– automatic103
– replacing bulbs214
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support49
Luggage compartment
– capacity229
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access38
– emergency operation35
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually35
Lumbar support49
LW, waveband158

Everything from A to Z
244
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires207
Maintenance212
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models212
– refer to Service
requirements78
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models212
Maintenance system212
Malfunction
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof42
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid35
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control80
Manual air distribution109
Manual mode with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
"Manual" on the radio159
Manual operation
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof42
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid35
– selector lever interlock,
Automatic transmission64
Manual transmission61
"Map direction of travel"143
"Map facing north"143
Map for navigation
– changing scale143
– destination entry134
Map view142
Map view facing north142
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28Maximum cooling110
Maximum speed with winter
tires207
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible228
– Coupe227
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information146
Microfilter111
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature54
Mirrors54
– automatic curb monitor54
– folding in and out54
– heating54
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
"Missed calls"182
Missed calls183
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle123
Mobile phone
– accepted calls183
– adjusting volume180
– calling181
– ending call182
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– missed calls183
– operation by voice185
– operation via iDrive180
– redialing183
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8183
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method184Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
instructions
Mobile phones, use in vehicle,
refer to Mobile
communications devices in
vehicle123
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
"Monitor on / off"56
Most recent mobile phone
numbers183
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files167
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher65
– refer to Wiper system66
Music track
– sampling, scan169
"Mute on / off"56
"M View"99
MW, waveband158
N
"Navigation"77,129
Navigation destination
– entering manually129
– selecting via map134
Navigation drive, installation
location128
Navigation DVD128
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off144

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation system128
– address book136
– bypassing route
sections145
– destination entry129
– destination guidance in
assistance window128
– destination list136
– displaying current
position149
– displaying route142
– entering a destination
manually129
– entering destination via
voice132
– last destinations136
– looking for interesting
destination135
– navigation DVD128
– route list143
– selecting destination using
information135
– selecting destination via
map134
– selecting route criteria139
– starting129
– starting destination
guidance141
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance141
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance141
– voice instructions144
– volume adjustment145
"Navigation voice
instructions"56,144
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints51
"New address" for
navigation137
"New data request" for BMW
Assist193
"New destination"129,134
New remote controls28
"New route"145
New wheels and tires206
"Next entertainment
source"56Night Vision, refer to BMW
Night Vision100
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision100
"Night Vision off"102
"Night Vision on/off"56
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation110
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles
67
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing221
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface213
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil209
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements78
– 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
navigation135
"onboard info"77
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit214
"On destination"135
"On location"135
Opening and closing
– comfort access37
– from inside33
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operating principle, iDrive17Operation by voice for mobile
phone185
– adjusting volume186
– canceling186
– commands186
– correcting phone
number187
– dialing phone number187
– placing a call187
– redialing188
– voice phone book187
"Options"194
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control110
Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure85
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control154
– screen display20
P
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC87
"Parked car operation"111
"Parked car ventilation"111
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation
times112
– setting activation time111
– switching on and off
directly111
Parked car ventilation system
– LED107
Parking, vehicle61
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control87
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control87
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake61

Everything from A to Z
246 Parking lamps103
– replacing bulbs215
Parts and accessories6
Passenger airbags,
deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down54
"Pathway lighting"104
Pathway lighting103
"PDC"88
"PDC display on"88
PDC Park Distance Control87
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"143
"Phone"178,181
Phone book180
– changing entry182
– creating and editing voice
phone book187
– deleting all entries184
– deleting entry184
– dialing phone number182
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book184
– dialing181
– most recent numbers183
– selecting in phone book183
– Top 8183
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" in audio mode168
"Play" on the radio,
selecting165
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter111
Portable phone battery189Position
– displaying149
– storing137
Power failure217
Power windows, refer to
Windows39
"Presets" on the
radio158,164
Presetting parked car
ventilation activation
times111
Pressure, tires202
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
"Profile"196
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel55
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof41
– windows40
R
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant211
Radio
– Autostore159
– controls154
– High Definition Radio162
– sampling stations159
– satellite radio163
– selecting frequency
manually159
– selecting
waveband154,158
– station search159
– station selection158
– station with best
reception159
– storing stations160
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes161Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access38
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system66
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting170
"Random all" in audio
mode170
"Random directory" in audio
mode170
Random play sequence
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"RDS"161
Reading lamps106
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps216
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors54
Rear window
– heating109
– opening and closing40
"Received calls"182
Reception
– quality161
– radio stations161
– regional station159
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight114
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control
110
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats49
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch83