2007 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE catalytic converter

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Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, set the selector lever to the idling or the
P position and engage the handbrake, other-
wise the vehicle can begin to roll.<
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, drive off at a moderate engine speed.
Do not press either the brake or the clutch
pedal as long as you do not want to start
the engine. The engine is started when you
briefly touch the Start/Stop button and depress
the brake if the car has automatic transmission,
or the clutch if the car has manual transmis-
sion.<
Manual transmission
1.Engage handbrake.
2.Depress the clutch pedal and select the
idling position.
3.Briefly press Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag-
ing the starter for a certain period and automat-
ically disengaging it as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission*
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Place selector lever in position P or N.
3.Briefly press Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag-
ing the starter for a certain period and automat-
ically disengaging it as soon as the engine
starts.
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Transmission*
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Move selector lever into position N and
make sure that this position is also indi-
cated in instrument cluster.
3.Briefly press Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag-
ing the starter for a certain period and automat-
ically disengaging it as soon as the engine
starts.
If the engine fails to start, depress the
brake pedal and press the selector lever
to the right and then back into position N.
Watch the display in the instrument cluster
while doing so.<
Special starting conditions
Depress the accelerator pedal halfway when
starting the engine in the following situations:
>The engine fails to start on the first attempt,
e.g. if it is very hot or cold.
>The engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 57/– 156, at high
altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned at all or is burned inade-
quately and there is a danger of overheating and
damage to the catalytic converter.<

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Fuel specifications
Never used leaded gasoline; it will perma-
nently damage the catalytic converter.
Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85%
ethanol, or Flex Fuel. Otherwise permanent
damage to the engine and the fuel supply sys-
tem will result.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has demonstrated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, composi-
tion, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for
sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels
containing up to and including 10 % ethanol or
other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by
weight, that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol
plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will
not void the applicable warranties with respect
to defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
problems relating to drivability and start-
ing, and to a tendency to stall, especially under
certain environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located under a cover on the left
side of the driver's footwell, directly under the
instrument panel.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The
exhaust-gas values are deteriorating.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case, you should reduce speed and drive to
the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage
to the emission-relevant components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system can detect the
escape of fuel vapor. This causes a display to
light up. If the cap is then tightened, the display
should go out within a few days.<
Event data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with a
device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to a BMW Assist plan, then certain vehi-cle data can be transmitted or recorded to
enable corresponding services.
Care
Important information on care and maintenance
of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your
vehicle brochure.

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system122
"Categories"164
CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
CBS Condition Based
Service212
"CD"155,167
CD changer167
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse171
– installation location171
– random play sequence170
– repeating a track170
– sampling a track169
– selecting a CD167
– selecting a track168
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
CD player167
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse171
– random play sequence170
– repeating a track170
– sampling a track169
– selecting a track168
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Center armrest, adjusting
height115
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside33
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access37
– hotel function33
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel217
Changing language on
Control Display85
Changing scale for navigation
system display143
Changing units of measure on
Control Display85Changing wheels206
CHECK button81
Check Control80
"Check Control
messages"81
Check Gas Cap200
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure202
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH58
Child restraint systems57
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely57
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter116
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices117
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"108
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode84
– hour signal84
– setting time and date83
Closing
– from inside33
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap200
Clothes hooks, Coupe116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine60
Comfort access37
– observe in car wash38
– replacing battery, remote
control38
Comfort closing
– windows, with comfort
access with Coupe38
– with comfort access38
Comfort operation
– convertible top31,32
– glass sunroof31,32
– windows31,32
"Communication"181,191Compact disc
– refer to CD changer167
– refer to CD player167
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments115
Compressed audio files167
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
– hour signal84
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control156
"Concierge"193
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked124
Condition Based Service
CBS212
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices117
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption76
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption76
"Continue guidance to
destination?"141
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision102
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness85
Control Display, refer to
Switching iDrive
– off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10