2010 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE warning light

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92 But the front, knee and side airbags on the
front passenger side are still deactivated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page56, the
warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the
operational readiness of the entire airbag sys-
tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
>Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
>Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise
there is a danger that the airbag system may not
respond in the expected manner in an accident
despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
Convertible: rollover
protection system
The rollover protection system is automatically
activated in the event of an accident or a critical
driving situation, extreme inclination on the lon-
gitudinal axis, or loss of ground contact. The
rollover bars located behind the rear head
restraints are deployed within fractions of a sec-
ond.
As a supplement to the rollover bar integrated
into the windshield frame, the rollover protec-
tion system ensures that all vehicle occupants
have the necessary headroom.
Always keep the path of movement of the
rollover protection system clear.
In minor accidents, you are protected by the
fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-dent severity, by the safety belt tensioner and
multi-phase airbag retention system.<
Lowering
If the rollover protection system experienced no
impact after automatic activation, then it can be
lowered again. No tools are necessary for this
purpose.
1.Press the release backward and hold in that
position.
2.Press the rollover protection unit halfway
down from above.
3.Let go of the release.
4.Press the rollover protection unit down until
it snaps into place.
5.Use the same procedure for the second roll-
over protection unit.
Have the rollover protection system checked
after unexpected triggering.
Never move the convertible top when the
rollover protection system is raised.
No changes of any nature may be made to the
individual components of the rollover protec-
tion system and wiring.
Work on the rollover protection system may
only be performed at a BMW center.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys-

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tem can lead to failure or malfunction.
For a system check and to ensure long-term
functioning, you must comply with the mainte-
nance intervals of the service requirements,
refer to page75.<
Head-up Display*
The concept
With the Head-up Display important informa-
tion is projected into the driver's field of view,
e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to
take in this information without looking away
from the road.
Switching on/off
Press the button.1Navigation instructions
2Display
>Cruise control
>Active cruise control
>Lane Departure Warning
3Speed
Selecting displays
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Head-Up display"
3."Displayed information"
4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The information appears in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting brightness
The brightness of the display is adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can
change the base setting.
With the low beams switched on, the brightness
can also be adjusted with the knurled thumb-
wheel of the instrument lighting.

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96 Due to the system's need to adjust periodically,
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and
when dark, the thermal image on the Control
Display is only shown when the low beams are
on.
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
>Press the button.
>Press the button.
>Via iDrive, refer to Selecting settings.
Selecting settings
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.Press the controller.
3.Open the desired menu item.
>"Brightness"
>"Contrast"
>"Zoom & Curve mode"
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.To exit the menu:
The image automatically disappears after
approx. 5 seconds.
Cleaning camera
The function of the camera may be affected by
heavy rain and fog, dirt, snow or ice on the lens.
When this occurs, the displayed image on the
Control Display may become gray.
To minimize icing, the camera lens is automati-
cally heated. However, it may be necessary to
clean the camera lens manually under severe
weather conditions. When doing so, cautiously
remove any debris, ice or snow. To avoid dam-
age to the lens, do not use sharp or abrasive
instruments to clean ice, snow, or dirt off the
lens.
When the windshield is cleaned with the head-
lamps on, the camera lens area is automatically
sprayed as well. Refer to page62.
Lane Departure Warning*
The concept
This system warns you from a speed of approx.
40 mph/70 km/h when the vehicle is leaving the
lane you are currently in on roads with lane
demarcation lines. You feel this due to a slight
vibration of the steering wheel.
The system does not warn you if you signal
before leaving the lane.
It is best to use the system on well-developed
roads and freeways.

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Switching on/off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
>The two lines1 indicate that the system is
activated.
>The two arrows2 mean that the system has
detected one or two lane demarcation lines
from a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h
and warns accordingly.
If you activate the system below a speed of
approx. 40 mph/70 km/h, a message will appear
stating that the system is not active until this
speed is reached.
A warning will be canceled:
>after approx. 3 seconds
>if you return to your lane
>if you brake heavily
>if you signal
System limits
The Lane Departure Warning cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining the course of the road.
If the system issues a warning, do not move the
steering wheel with unnecessary severity, as
otherwise you could lose control of the vehi-
cle.<
The function of the system may be limited in the
following example situations:
>in heavy fog, rain or snowfall
>with worn-away, poorly visible demarcation
lines, or lines that run together or apart or
are unclear, e.g. in road construction areas
>when demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or a great deal of water
>in tight curves or on narrow roads>when demarcation lines are not white
>when demarcation lines are covered by
objects
>when driving up close behind a vehicle driv-
ing ahead
>with bright counter light
>when the windshield is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, vignettes etc. in the
area of the inside rearview mirror

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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 vehicle emissions are raised. The
trip can be continued. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in 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 will assume that
fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out
within a few days.<
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 BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.

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Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page56, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right.When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sport automatic transmission
Before towing, manually release the
transmission lock, even if there is no mal-
function in the transmission. Otherwise there is
a risk that the transmission lock will engage dur-
ing towing.<
Manually unlocking and locking transmission
lock, refer to page60.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the sport auto-
matic transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when

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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– indicator lamp84
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control64
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request216
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control107
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting107
Active cruise control64
– indicator lamp68
– radar sensor68
– selecting distance66
– warning lamps68
Active front head restraints48
Active steering89
– warning lamp89
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake assistant83
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display90
Adaptive Light Control99
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone166
Additives
– coolant205
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils204
Address, entering127,133
Address for navigation
– entering127
Adjusting interior
temperature104
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control146Adjusting thigh support46
Airbags90
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat53
– indicator/warning lamp92
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags91
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic104
– manual105
Airing, refer to Ventilation106
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation106
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control105
Air supply, automatic climate
control103
Air volume105
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off alarm33
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection163
Alloy wheels210
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires201
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Antenna for mobile phone172
Antifreeze
– coolant205
– washer fluid63Antilock Brake System
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights227
Approved engine oils204
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights227
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest111
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer74
Ashtray113
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control105
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Audio device, external111
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air volume104
– cruise control63,64
– headlamp control98
– steering wheel
adjustment47
Automatic car washes
– also refer to Comfort
Access35

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Automatic climate control103
– automatic air
distribution104
– convertible program104
– parked car ventilation/
heating107
– switching on and off106
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing31
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control98
– refer to Daytime running
lamps99
– refer to Interior lamps102
– refer to Pathway lighting99
– refer to Welcome lamps98
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
Assistant100
Automatic Service
Request190
Automatic soft closing31
AUTO program for automatic
climate control104
AUX-IN connection111
AUX-IN port166
Available services190
Average fuel consumption73
– setting units74
Average speed73
Avoiding highways for
navigation136
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights227
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seats45
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps213Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit217
Bass, refer to Tone
control146
Battery
– jump starting217
– refer to Vehicle battery214
Battery replacement, remote
control for Comfort
Access36
BC button, refer to
Computer73
Being towed219
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Blower, refer to Air
volume105
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating174
BMW
– Car Shampoo211
BMW Assist,
activating188,190
BMW Assist186
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system206
BMW Night Vision94
– activating95
– cleaning camera96
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system62
– deactivating96
– making settings96
BMW Search188
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter182
Brake assistant83
– adaptive83
Brake force display90
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps213
– two-stage90Brake rotors
– breaking-in118
– refer to Braking safely120
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– brake force display90
– breaking-in
118
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control83
– electronic brake-force
distribution83
– parking brake58
– refer to Braking safely120
Brake system118
– brake pads118
– brake rotors120
– breaking-in118
– warning lamp13,84
Braking safely120
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance217
Breaking-in brake pads118
Breaking-in the clutch118
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential118
Break-in period118
Brightness of Control
Display81
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button56
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting175
– ending176
– rejecting176
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing176
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Capacities227
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery214