2010 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE steering wheel

Telephone
180 activation system supports you by making
announcements and asking questions.
>{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
Requirements
The same prerequisites as for operation via
iDrive apply, refer to page175.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can
say commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel orIn dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands
that must be spoken word for word.
You can have the possible commands for any
function read aloud to you:
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:
Example: Dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Setting volume of instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:Turn the knob during instructions.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. {Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}.
You sayThe voice control answers
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
For example {123 456 7890}Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}

Mobility
215Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel* memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page47.
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page76.
>Radio
Radio stations need to be stored again,
refer to page150.
>Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page126.
>Glass roof, electric
It may not be possible to move the glass
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to
page38.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page89.
>Power windows
The pinch prevention system for the power
windows must be reinitialized, refer to
page36.
Talk to your BMW center before placing
the stored vehicle back in service. <
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
located in the compartment for the onboard tool
kit, refer to page212.
Information on fuse allocation is located below
the bracket for the onboard tool kit, see below.
In glove compartment
1.Press the button on the back in the center of
partition1 and pull out the partition upward,
arrow2.
2.Press the coupling downward, arrow3, and
fold the lid 4 forward.
In cargo bay
Fold the cover under the floor mat upward and
remove the bracket for the onboard tool kit.
Information on fuse allocation1 and additional
fuses2 are provided there.

Mobility
219Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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

Everything from A to Z
234
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

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Everything from A to Z
238 Displacement, refer to Engine
data224
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display93
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access36
– coolant205
– vehicle battery214
Distance, refer to
Computer74
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control64
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer74
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control82
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps102
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades198
Draft-free ventilation106
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams98
Driving stability control
systems83
Driving through water120
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes118Dry air, refer to Cooling
function105
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function105
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
– indicator lamp13,84
– malfunction84
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control84
– activating84
– indicator lamp13,84
DVD
– country codes156
– settings157
– video playback156
DVD menu157
DVD player, refer to CD
player154
DVD video156
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp85
Dynamic destination
guidance137
Dynamic Drive85
Dynamic Driving Control60
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC84
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear49
Easy entry/exit52
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of the CD/DVD
player146
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– luggage compartment lid32
– storage compartment, hotel
function31
Electric convertible top39Electric steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution83
Electronic oil level check203
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
– transmission lock, sport
automatic transmission60
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay32
Emergency request216
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance217
Engine
– breaking-in118
– data224
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed224
– starting57
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off57
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic
transmission, with Comfort
Access35
Engine compartment203
Engine coolant205

Everything from A to Z
240 Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption73
– refer to Fuel
specifications195
– refer to Required fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gas station
recommendations137
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission58
General driving
notes118,119
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function38
– convenient opening and
closing30
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
– moving manually39
– remote control28
Glove compartment110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills, refer to Ventilation106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights227
H
Handbrake
– indicator lamp13,58
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake58
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing209
Hazard warning flashers15
HD Radio150
Head airbags90
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities227
Headlamp control,
automatic98
Headlamp flasher61Headlamps
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs212
Head restraints
– active front head
restraints48
– front48
– sitting safely45
Head-up Display93
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window105
– seats50
– steering wheel52
Heating104
– exterior mirrors51
– interior103
– rear window105
– residual heat106
– seats50
– steering wheel52
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat106
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo122
Height, refer to
Dimensions225
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant100
High beams100
– headlamp flasher100
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning
jets208,209
High water, refer to Driving
through water120
Highway, refer to Route
criteria
136
Hills120
Holder for cups112
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10Hotel function30
– unlocking manually31
Hot exhaust system119
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant83
Hydroplaning119
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio150
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning72
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands201
– run-flat tires200
– tire coding198
iDrive16
– changing date and time77
– changing language80
– changing settings80
– changing units of measure
and display type74
– controller16
– controls16
– operating principle17
– setting brightness81
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition56
– switched off57
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness56
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on56
Ignition lock56
– starting engine with Comfort
Access35
Impressum2
Imprint2

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System84
– active steering89
– airbags92
– brake system84
– DSC13,84
– DTC13,84
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– fog lamps13,102
– parking brake13,58
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor88
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor85
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– radio, refer to Storing
stations150
– refer to Power failure214
– refer to Setting time and
date77
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions137
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting102
Instrument lighting102
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control109
Interactive map132Interior lamps102
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor33
– switching off34
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
Intersection, entering for
navigation128
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port166
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface166
J
Jacking points214
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting217
Jump starting217
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access34
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
– spare key26
Kickdown, Sport automatic
transmission59
Knee airbags90
Knock control195
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant100
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams98Lamps and bulbs212
Lane demarcation lines, refer
to Lane Departure
Warning96
Lane Departure Warning96
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo122
Last destinations130
LATCH child restraint fixing
system54
Leather care210
LEDs light-emitting
diodes212
Length, refer to
Dimensions225
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs214
Light Control, refer to
Adaptive Light Control99
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs212
Lighter113
Lighting
– instruments102
– lamps and bulbs212
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps98
Light switch98
Loading
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading120
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo122
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking30
Locking28
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
– without key, refer to Comfort
access34