2008 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE transmission

Everything from A to Z
250
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio166
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning74
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track174
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands215
– run-flat tires214
– tire coding212
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– assistance window20
– changing date and time82
– changing language84
– changing menu page19
– changing settings82
– changing units of measure
and display form84
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– active steering93
– airbags95
– brake system88
– DSC13,87
– DTC13,88
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– fog lamps13,106
– handbrake13,60
– safety belt warning52
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure210
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor89
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor90
Info menu17
Information
– on another location140
– on current position140
– on town/city of
destination140
"Information" for navigation
system140
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"141
"Info sources"77
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– radio, refer to Storing
stations164
– refer to Power failure226
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
– time and date82
"Input map"139
Installation location
– CD changer176
– drive for navigation DVD132Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions149
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting106
Instrument lighting106
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control115
Interesting destination for
navigation140
"Interim time"82
Interior lamps106
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature54
Intermittent wiper mode64
J
Jacking points225
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting228
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"194
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, Sport automatic
transmission61

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Knee airbags94
Knock control209
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant104
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams102
Lamps and bulbs223
Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning101
"Language / Units"84
– for navigation
system133,149
"Languages"84
– for navigation
system133,149
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo128
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list141
"Last seat pos."50
LATCH child restraint fixing
system56
Leaving lane warning101
LEDs light-emitting
diodes223
Length, refer to
Dimensions235
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs225
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs223
Lighter119
"Lighting"64,103
Lighting
– instruments106
– lamps and bulbs223
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"81
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading127
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo128"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams102
– automatic102
– replacing bulbs224
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support48
Luggage compartment
– capacity237
– 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 access37
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support48
LW, waveband162
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires215
Maintenance221
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models221
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models221
Maintenance system221
Malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control79
Manual air distribution110
"Manual" on the radio163
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– transmission lock, sport
automatic transmission62
Manual transmission60
"Map direction of travel"148
"Map facing north"148
Map for navigation
– changing scale148
– destination entry139
Map view148
Map view facing north148
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling111

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Retreaded tires214
Reverse, fast
– CD changer176
– CD player176
Reverse gear
– manual transmission60
– Sport automatic
transmission61
Road map148
"Roadside
Assistance"194,200
Roadside Assistance228
Roadside assistance200
Roadside parking lamps104
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps224
Rollover protection system on
Convertible96
– lowering96
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing229
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route144
– bypassing sections150
– changing150
– changing criteria144
– display147
– displaying arrow display147
– displaying map view148
– displaying streets or towns/
cities149
– selecting144
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions149
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view148
"Route preference",
changing144
Route selection144
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires214
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires214Run-flat tires214
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire90,92
– flat tire90,92
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– tire inflation pressure210
– Tire Pressure Monitor90
– tire replacement214,215
– winter tires215
S
Safety belts52
– damage53
– indicator lamp52
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– reminder52
– sitting safely47
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts52
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System86
– airbags94
– driving stability control
systems86
– rollover protection system,
Convertible96
– safety belts52
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Satellite radio169
– enabling channels169
– selecting channel170
– storing channel170
"SAT" with radio158,169
"Save current
destination"144
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD174
– stations with radio163
Scan
– CD changer174
– CD player174
– radio163
"Scan all" in audio mode174
"Scan directory" in audio
mode174Screw thread for tow
fitting230
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio169
Seats48
– adjusting48
– heating53
– lumbar support48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
– sitting safely47
– sports seat48
– storing the setting49
– thigh support48
Securing cargo128
– ski bag120
"Select as
destination"140,203
"Select current speed"81
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive158
Selecting distance with active
cruise control69
Selecting frequency
manually163
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route144
Selection options with
navigation system144
Selector lever, manual
transmission60
"Service"77,201,218
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance228
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models221
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service221
– refer to Service
requirements77
"Service notification"201
"Service Request"194,201
"Service
requirements"78,201,218

Everything from A to Z
256 Service requirements77
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service221
"Service Status"205
"Set"
– in audio mode158
– in trip computer77
"Set date"83
"Set service date"78
"Set time"83
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"205
– for BMW Assist203
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision100
– changing on Control
Display82
– clock, 12h/24h mode83
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date83
– language84
– units of measure84
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time113
Shifting, Sport automatic
transmission61
Short commands of voice
command system238
"Short route" for
navigation144
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route144
"Show current position"139
"Show destination
position"139
Side airbags94
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs224
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation64
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps106Sitting safely47
– with airbags47
– with head restraints47
– with safety belts47
Ski bag119
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function40
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant88
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing197
– using184
Snow chains215
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices119
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface222
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan174
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request227
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses226
– key28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils219
Speed-dependent
volume160
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control160
Speed with winter tires215
Sport automatic
transmission60
– Dynamic Driving Control62
– kick-down61
– releasing transmission
lock62
– towing230,231
– with comfort access38Sport program in the Sport
automatic transmission61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
"Star button"55
Start/Stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start" for stopwatch82
"Start guidance"137,146
Starting assistant88
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting228
Starting engine59
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant88
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"139
"Start service"201
"Start Service" for
BMW Assist202
"State / Province" for
destination entry
135
"State inspection"78
Station, refer to Radio162
"Status"78
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory49
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating54
– lock, refer to Ignition lock58
– memory49
– programmable buttons55
"Steering wheel buttons"55
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering93
Steptronic, refer to Sport
automatic transmission60

Everything from A to Z
258 Torque, refer to Engine
data234
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method194
Tow bar230
Tow fitting229
Towing229
– methods230
– tow fittings229
– with manual
transmission230
– with Sport automatic
transmission230
"Town / City" for destination
entry135
Tow rope231
Tow-starting229
"TPM"91
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor90
– resetting system91
– system limits91
– warning lamp92
Tracks
– finding174
– random sequence175
– sampling on CD174
– selecting with CD173
Track width, refer to
Dimensions235
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information150
– refer to Bypassing route
sections150
Traffic information for
navigation150
– depiction in route map152
– displaying151
– during destination
guidance153
– symbols152"Traffic Info settings"151
Transmission
– manual transmission60
– sport automatic
transmission60
– starting assistant88
– towing230
– transmission lock, manually
locking and unlocking, sport
automatic transmission62
Transporting children
safely56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth
213
Treble, refer to Tone
control159
"Treble", tone control159
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer76
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip computer76
– refer to Trip meter74
"Triple turn signal"64
Trip meter, also refer to Trip
computer76
Trip odometer74
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions235
Turn signals63
U
Undercarriage protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR212
"Units"84
Units
– average fuel
consumption84
– temperature84Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control115
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control115
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
"Update services"203
USB/audio interface179
"USB" in audio mode180
"Use current location as
address"142,144
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal225
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals63
V
Vehicle
– battery225
– breaking-in124
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading127
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions235
– parking59
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights237
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack225
– jacking points225
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position153
Ventilation112
– draft-free112
– for cooling112
– parked car ventilation112