2007 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE cooling

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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise
function
*41
2Microphone for hands-free mode for
telephone
*
and voice command system*22
Convertible: microphone on steering
column
3Reading lamps106
4Interior lamps105
5Coupe: triggering SOS emergency
call219
6Indicator lamp
for front passenger
airbags97
7Convertible: triggering SOS emergency
call
*219
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system33
11Automatic climate control10712Changing
>radio station159
>track154
13Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*128
>audio CD154
14Drive for navigation DVD in Professional
*
navigation system128
15Drive for audio CDs154
16Entertainment sound output on/off
and adjusting volume155
18Bracket for cup holder116
19Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four
directions
20Activating voice command system
*22
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control65 Temperature setting,
left/right107
Automatic air distribution and
volume108
Cooling function109
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control110
Recirculated-air mode110
Maximum cooling110
Residual heat mode110
Switching off automatic climate
control110
Air volume109
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation109
Rear window defroster107
17
Heated seats*53
PDC Park Distance Control
*87
DTC Dynamic Traction Control89
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top43
Convertible: closing the convertible
top43

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Climate
Automatic climate control
1Air directed toward the windshield and side
windows
2Air for the upper body area, refer to Ventila-
tion on page110
3Air to footwell
4Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment
5Maximum cooling
6Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
7Air volume, manual
8Switching off automatic climate control9Switching cooling function on and off man-
ually
10Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
11Residual heat mode
12AUTO program
13AUC automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated air mode
14LED for parked car ventilation
15Rear window defroster
16Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed

Climate
108 The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you
only need to select an interior temperature that
you find pleasant.
The following sections contain more detailed
information on the available setting options.
Most settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile
settings on page29.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the
adjustment of air distribution to the
windshield and side windows, in
the direction of the upper body, and in the foot-
well, as well as the adjustment of the air volume.
It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-
ture to outside influences throughout the year.
The cooling is switched on automatically with
the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-
densation sensor controls the program in such
a way that window condensation is prevented
as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
To meet your individual needs, you can
increase or decrease the intensity of the auto-
matic climate control.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".3.Select "Automatic programs" and press the
controller.
4.Select the desired intensity and press the
controller.
The marked intensity of the automatic
program is switched on.
Convertible program
When the convertible top is opened, the con-
vertible program can also be selected. In the
convertible program, the automatic climate
control is optimized for driving with the convert-
ible top open. In addition, the air volume is
increased as the speed increases.
If the convertible program has been selected,
it is automatically active every time the top is
opened.
The effect of the convertible program can
be greatly enhanced if the wind deflector
is installed.<
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi-
vidually on the driver's and front
passenger side.
The automatic climate control
achieves this temperature as quickly as possi-
ble at any time of year, if necessary with the
maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then
keeps it constant.
When switching between different tem-
perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi-
cient time to achieve the set temperature.<

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Adapting temperature in upper body
region
1.Open the start menu.
2.Open "Climate".
3.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
4.Select the field by moving the controller and
adjust the temperature by turning the con-
troller.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front
side windows.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster
switches off automatically after a
certain amount of time.
Convertible: the rear window defroster is only
activated when the rear window is closed.
Air volume, manual
You can adjust the air volume by
turning. You can reactivate the
automatic mode for the air volume
with the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution
1.Open the start menu.
2.Open "Climate".
3.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
The driver's and front passenger side can
be adjusted separately with the fields on the
right or left side.4.Select the driver's or front passenger side if
necessary.
Move the controller to the right or left
repeatedly until the driver's side or front
passenger side is selected.
5.Select the desired field by moving the con-
troller.
6.Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Driver's side:
1Air directed toward the windshield and side
windows
2Air for the upper body
3Air to footwell
Front passenger side:
4Air for the upper body
5Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button cancels the air
distribution settings via iDrive and vice
versa.<
Switching cooling function on and off
The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before reheating it as needed
according to the temperature setting. Depend-
ing on the weather, the windshield may fog over
briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
cally with the AUTO program. The passenger
compartment can only be cooled with the
engine running.

Climate
110
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as
quickly as possible from an outside
temperature above approx. 327/
06 and with the engine running.
The automatic climate control changes over to
the lowest temperature and switches into the
recirculated-air mode. The maximum air vol-
ume only flows out of the vents for the upper
body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to
be open for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the immedi-
ate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently within the
vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollut-
ants in the outside air and controls the shut-off
automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through the
following control sequence:
>LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle
continuously.
>Right LED on, AUC mode: the system
detects pollutants in the outside air and
responds by blocking the supply of outside
air when required.
>Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut
off continuously.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch
it off while also increasing the air volume as
required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over a longer period of time, as the air quality
inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.<
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is
used to heat the passenger com-
partment, e.g. while stopped at a
school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
>up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
>engine at operating temperature
>sufficient battery voltage
>outside temperature below 777/256
The LED lights up when the function is
switched on.
With the ignition lock at radio readiness or
higher the interior temperature, the air volume
and the air distribution can be set.
Switching automatic climate control on
and off
The air volume, the heater and the
cooling function are all switched
off.
You can restart the automatic cli-
mate control by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Ventilation
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing vent outlets
2Levers for changing the airflow direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the
vent outlets; otherwise, they could be cat-
apulted outwards and cause injuries.<

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Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool
air in your direction, for instance, if the interior
has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can have more detailed information shown
on the Control Display, refer to page78.
Parked car ventilation
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem-
peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any
outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system
to start. The parked car ventilation can also be
switched on and off directly. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing
the battery to be recharged in normal operation
between uses.
The air emerges through the upper body region
vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent
outlets must be open for the system to operate.
The parked car ventilation system is operated
via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4.Select "Automatic ventilation" and press
the controller.
5.Select "Parked car ventilation" and press
the controller.
The parked car ventilation is switched on.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4.Select "Activation time" and press the con-
troller.
5.Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".

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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 damage 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 to 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.

Everything from A to Z
238 Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate
control108
– opening and closing
windows39
– rollover protection
system97
– top42
– wind deflector46
– window and convertible top
operation with comfort
access38
Convertible top
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– closing manually44
– comfort operation32
– emergency closing44
– opening and closing43
Coolant211
– checking level211
– temperature75
Cooling, maximum110
Cooling function, automatic
climate control109
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant211
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Cornering Brake Control
CBC88
Country of destination for
navigation130
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone115
Cruise control67,68
– active cruise control68
Cruising range76
Cup holders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights229
"Current position"149
Current position
– displaying149
– entering137
– storing137"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision102
"Customer
Relations"184,193
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data226
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical226
– capacities229
– dimensions227
– engine226
– measurements227
– weights229
"Date"84
Date75
– display format84
Date, setting84
"Date format"84
"Daytime running lamps"104
Daytime running lamps104
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control88
– warning lamp90
"Deactivated"51
Deactivating selector lever
interlock64
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation109
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows109
"Delete address book" for
navigation138"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone184
"Delete data" for
navigation138
"Delete" for mobile
phone184
Destination address
– deleting138
– entering129,132
Destination for navigation
– destination list136
– entering via voice132
– entry129
– home address138
– selecting from address
book137
– selecting using
information135
– storing137
Destination guidance141
– bypassing route
sections145
– canceling voice
instructions56
– changing specified
route139
– displaying route142
– distance and arrival141
– interrupting141
– starting141
– terminating/continuing141
– voice instructions144
– volume of voice
instructions145
Destination list for
navigation136
Destinations recently driven
to136
"Details" in audio mode169
"Detour" for navigation148
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
"Diamond button"56
Digital clock75
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162