2010 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE check oil

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for
>Active cruise control
*68
>Lane Departure Warning
*96
5Tachometer72
6Engine oil temperature
*73
7Display for
>Time/date72
>Outside temperature72
>Indicator and warning lamps78
>Speed for cruise control64
>Desired speed for active cruise
control
*688Display for
>Odometer and trip odometer72
>Computer73
>Date and remaining travel distance
for service requirements75
>Sport automatic transmission
*58
>Dynamic Driving Control
*60
>High-beam Assistant
*100
> Check Control message present78
9Fuel gauge73
10Resetting trip odometer72

Mobility
203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler spout for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page217
3Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page63
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page205.
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3."Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
>"Measurement not possible at this time."

Under the hood
204 >"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
If the engine oil has been topped off, the
measurement of the oil level can take up to
30 minutes.
>"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!":
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of
engine oil at the next opportunity, refer also
to Adding engine oil below. If the oil level
displayed is below minimum, add engine oil
immediately. Failure to do so may lead to
engine damage.
>"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked.":
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to Service requirements on page75. Have
the system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corre-
sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged. caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, thoroughly wash exposed areas
of skin with soap and water after such work.
Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and
observe the warnings on the containers to pre-
vent health risks.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or
at a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Only use approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes. Only
use oils of the specification API SM or higher.
Your BMW center will be happy to answer
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 1-
800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives; under some cir-
cumstances, they can damage your
engine.<
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 0W-40,
0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30 SAE grades.<

Mobility
205Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
These oils can be used at all temperatures.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your
BMW center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

Maintenance
206
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air.
The ultimate objective is to ensure economical
maintenance by providing the ideal service for
your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell
your BMW, a complete center service history
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show
remaining distances and times of selected
maintenance intervals and legally mandated
deadlines, refer to page75:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, front and rear separately
>Brake fluid>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for
service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer
to page77, otherwise the effectiveness
of CBS Condition Based Service is not
ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

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

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine oil
– adding204
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils204
– approved oils204
– electronic oil level check203
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements75
– oil change204
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils204
– recommended oils204
– temperature73
– temperature gauge73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data224
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data224
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine57
Entering destination via town/
city name127
Entering rear49
Entering zip code for
navigation128
Entertainment sound output
on/off146
Entry map for destination132
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control147
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control83
Event Data Recorders207
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system119
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror51
External audio device111External devices
– random sequence168
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting218
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control77
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
Fastest route for
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First aid, refer to First aid
kit217
First aid kit217
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation62
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– run-flat tires86,88,200
– Tire Pressure Monitor87
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
– warning lamp86,88
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Flat Tire Monitor85
– false alarms85
– initializing system86
– snow chains201
– system limits85
– warning lamp86Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband149
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible32
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely120
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps102
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating91
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor
85
Fuel
– average consumption73
– display73
– fuel specifications195
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities227
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Saving fuel118
Fuel filler door
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuel filler flap194
Fuses215
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control109