2007 BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE park assist

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Menu overview
Communication
>Telephone*
>BMW Assist* or TeleService*
Navigation or onboard information
>Navigation system*
>Onboard info, e.g. for displaying of the
average fuel consumption
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
Climate
>Vent settings
>Automatic programs
>Parked car operation
menu
>Switching off the Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central
locking system
>Display of maintenance intervals and dead-
lines for legally mandated inspections
>Settings for the telephone
Basic operation
From radio readiness, refer to page59, the fol-
lowing message is shown on the Control Dis-
play:
To hide the message:
Press the controller.
This displays the start menu.
The message is automatically hidden after
approx. 10 seconds.
Start menu
You can call up all the functions of iDrive using
five menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the button.
To open the start menu from the menu:
Press the button twice.

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Technology for comfort, convenience and
safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking.
Acoustic signals and an optical display
* alert
you to the approach of an object from behind
your vehicle. To measure the distance, there
are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper.
The range of these sensors is approx. 7 ft/2 m.
However, an acoustic warning first sounds for
the sensors at the front and at the two rear cor-
ners at approx. 24 in/60 cm, and for the center
rear sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate the
presence of objects when they are being
approached slowly, as is usually the case when
parking. Avoid approaching an object at high
speed; otherwise, the physical circumstances
could cause the system warning to be activated
too late.<
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system starts to operate automatically
approx. 1 second after you shift into reverse
gear or move the selector lever into position R.
Wait this short period before driving.
Switching on manually
Press the button; the LED lights up.
Switching off manually
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system is
switched off and the LED goes out. You can
reactivate the system manually as needed.
Signal tones
An intermittent signal indicates the distance of
the vehicle from an object being approached.
Thus, an object detected to the left rear of the
vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from
the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance
between vehicle and object decreases, the
intervals between the tones become shorter. If
the distance to the nearest object falls to below
roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone
sounds.
An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3seconds:
>if you remain in front of an object that was
only detected by one of the corner sensors
>if you drive parallel to a wall
Malfunction
The LED in the button flashes and a message
appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal-
functioning. Have the system checked.
As a preventive measure, keep the sensors
clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure
that they will continue to operate effectively. Do
not spray the sensors with high-pressure clean-
ers for long periods and maintain a distance of
at least 4 in/10 cm to them.
PDC with visual warning*
You can also enjoy the option of having the sys-
tem show the approach to an object on the
Control Display. Objects that are farther away
are already shown there before a signal tone

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in
Moving parts need time to adjust to one
another. To ensure that your vehicle continues
to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/
160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
Do not use the acceleration assistant during the
break-in period, refer to page65.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Only drive with the luggage compartment
lid completely closed, otherwise exhaust
can penetrate into the passenger compart-
ment.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the
luggage compartment lid open:
1.Coupe: close both windows and the glass
sunroof.
Convertible: with closed top, close all win-
dows.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page109.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking, take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
the risk of serious property damage as well as
personal injury. Do not touch hot exhaust tail
pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<

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Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
In your BMW, the so-called jump-starting termi-
nal for jump starting in the engine compartment
serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also
refer to engine compartment overview on
page209. The cover cap is marked with a +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-
starting terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the vehicle
providing assistance.
Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit
mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-
ment under the floor mat, refer to page214, and
should always remain in the vehicle. It can be
screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and vehicle can be damaged.<

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– indicator/warning lamp90
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Acceleration assistant with
SMG65
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call219
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control111
Activating hour signal84
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation111
Active cruise control68
– indicator lamp71
– radar sensor72
– selecting distance70
– warning lamps71
Active steering95
– warning lamp95
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display95
Adaptive Head Light104
"Add digits" for mobile
phone183
Additives
– coolant211
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils210"Address book" for
navigation136
Address for navigation
– deleting138
– entering129,132
– selecting137
– storing137
– storing current position137
"Add to address book"136
"Add to destination
list"132,134
Adjusting interior
temperature108
Adjusting the thigh support49
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control155
"After opening door"51
"After unlocking"51
Airbags95
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
– indicator/warning lamp97
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags97
– sitting safely48
Air distribution
– automatic108
– manual109
Airing, refer to Ventilation110
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation110
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control110
"Air recirculation on / off"56
Air supply, automatic climate
control107
Air volume109
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201Alarm system36
– avoiding unintentional
alarms37
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm36
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor37
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"164
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires207
"All stations" on the radio,
selecting158,161
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion148
"AM", reception
range155,158
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant211
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS88
– indicator/warning lamp90
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system36
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights229
Approved engine oils210
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights229
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest115

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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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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

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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