2010 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE AUX

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues 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 kickdown mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
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.
Saving fuel
The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends
on various factors. Through a few simple steps,
your driving style, and regular maintenance, you
can have a positive influence on your fuel con-
sumption and environmental impact.
Removing unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Removing add-on parts after use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear
luggage racks after use. Add-on parts attached
to the vehicle impede the aerodynamics and
increase the fuel consumption.
Closing windows and glass sunroof
An open glass sunroof or open windows like-
wise increase the drag coefficient and therefore
the fuel consumption.
Checking tire inflation pressures
regularly
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure as
needed at least twice a month and before long
trips.
An insufficient tire inflation pressure increases
the rolling resistance and thus increases the
fuel consumption and tire wear.
Driving off immediately
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed. This is the fastest way for the cold
engine to reach its operating temperature.

External devices
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External devices
AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, e.g.
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via
iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker
system, connect the headset or line-out port of
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operate the system on the audio
device.
Via iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjust volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"3. "AUX front"
4."Volume"
5.To adjust: turn the controller.
6.To store: press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated on the
iDrive. The sound is played back on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod / iPhone, USB devices, e. g. MP3
player, USB flash drive, or mobile phones
that are supported by the USB audio inter-
face.
>Connection via snap-in adapter
*, refer to
page182; when equipped with an addi-
tional connection of the music player in the
mobile phone: Apple iPhone / mobile
phones. Playback is only possible if an
audio device/mobile phone is not con-
nected to the USB audio interface.
Due to the large number of different audio
devices/mobile phones available on the market,
it cannot be ensured that every audio device/
mobile phone is operable on the vehicle.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
167Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
Ask about suitable audio devices/mobile
phones at your BMW center.
Audio files
The system can play back common audio files,
e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, as well
as playback lists in the M3U format.
Connecting via the USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
Apple iPod/iPhone
To connect the device, use the special cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available
from your BMW center. The cable adapter is
required for a flawless connection.
USB device
To connect the device, use a flexible
adapter cable to protect the USB inter-
face and your USB device against physical
damage.<
Connect the USB device to the USB audio
interface.
After connecting for the first time, the informa-
tion of all tracks (e.g. artist, music genre) and
the playback lists of the USB device are trans-
ferred to the vehicle. This process can take
some time. The time required is dependent on
the USB device and on the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
Information from up to four USB devices can be
stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 16,000
tracks.If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than
16,000 tracks are stored, information on exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, this will
be displayed if possible.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
The playback starts with the first track. When an
Apple iPhone is connected via the snap-in
adapter and an audio device is connected to the
AUX-IN port at the same time, the audio signal
of the AUX-IN port is played.
Information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
>Artist
>Album title
>Number of tracks
>Track file name
Track search
You can call up the tracks via the playback lists
and information. With USB devices you can also
call up the tracks via the file directory.
Selection is possible via:
>Playback lists

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

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

Everything from A to Z
242 Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
Low beams98
– automatic98
– replacing bulbs213
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Luggage compartment
– hotel function30
– increasing capacity,
Convertible32
Luggage compartment lid31
– emergency operation32
– emergency release32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28,31
– unlocking manually32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– Comfort Access35
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires201
Maintenance206
– refer to Service
requirements75
Maintenance system206
Malfunction
– convertible top41
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– hotel function31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Managing music164
Manual air distribution105Manual operation
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
– transmission lock, sport
automatic transmission60
Manual transmission58
Map display138
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– destination entry132
Map view facing north138
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling105
Maximum speed with winter
tires201
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible226
– Coupe225
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages178
Messages from the concierge
service179
Microfilter107
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47Mobile phone
– adjusting volume175
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– operation via iDrive175
– pairing172
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone172
Mobile phone battery183
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port166
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface166
Multi-channel playback147
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62
Music, playing162
Music collection161
– backup165
– deleting165
– random sequence164
– restoring165
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port166
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface166
Music search162
MW, waveband149
My Info179