2012 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

1.
Grasp the convertible top well storage cover
on
both sides, swing it up until it reaches its
limit position and hold it in place. 2.
Remove the cover in the center of the front
convertible top frame. If necessary, use a
screwdriver to help with this. 3.
Insert the convertible top tool into the con‐
vertible top lock. Turn the convertible top
tool

approx. one half turn clockwise to open
the convertible top lock. Be careful not to
damage the convertible top fabric. Remove
the convertible top tool. 4.
On both sides of the vehicle, grasp the front
edge of the convertible top frame with one
hand. With the other hand, grasp the end of
the convertible top on the bottom edge. Keep the convertible top well storage cover
open, e.g. with your shoulder.
5.
Lift out the convertible top and the conver‐
tible

top ends on both sides simultaneously
and swing it forward. When you do this,
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6.
With the cover ends placed high, close the
convertible top well storage cover. 7.
Fold down the two convertible top ends on
the convertible top well storage cover. Lock convertible cover
1.
Insert the cover tool on the front edge of the
convertible top frame into the convertible
top lock.
2. Turn the cover tool counterclockwise until
the
front convertible top frame is locked with
the front windshield frame. Simultaneously,
have a second person push from the outside
toward the center on the front windshield
frame. 3.
Insert the convertible top tool with the long
end into the adapter from the tool kit. 4.
In the rear, raise the inner lining of the con‐
vertible top. Place the adapter on the red-
marked pin of the convertible top mecha‐
nism. 5.
Push the rear convertible top end down and
simultaneously have a second person push
the tool all the way up to the stop.
In

this way, the convertible top end is pushed
against the convertible top well storage
cover and locked.
Proceed accordingly on the other end of the
convertible top. 6.
If possible, close the rear window electri‐
cally. The rear window cannot be manually
closed.
7. Have the convertible top checked by the
service center.
Wind deflector*
The concept
The

wind deflector reduces the air movement in
the passenger compartment when driving with
the top down.
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Installation
1.
Remove wind deflector from the protective
jacket and unfold it. 2.
Press the upper and lower parts together
until the latch engages. 3.
Push out the right retaining pin until the latch
engages and flip out the two rear retaining
pins. 4.
Install the wind deflector on the vehicle with
the
right retaining pin and the two rear ones
in the corresponding openings. 5.
Push the left retaining pin into the provided
opening until it latches. 6.
Flip up the top half of the wind deflector. Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far
back
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back
with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to
be

moved all the way back. Otherwise, the wind
deflector will be damaged.◀
Removing
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To release the two lateral retaining pins, pull the
corresponding handle forward a little and them
pull it to the side.
Folding up
On the left side, pull the handle of the retaining
pin on the wind deflector all the way back and
release the latch. Fold in top and bottom part.
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Sitting safely
The
ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 56.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 57.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 88.
Seats
Adjusting
General information Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
The

seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
The seat setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked
via the remote control, the position is automati‐
cally retrieved if this function, refer to page 37,
was activated. At a glance
1
Active seat*
2 Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory*
3 Backrest width*
4 Lumbar support*
5 Backrest, head restraint*
6 Shoulder support*
7 Forward/back, height, tilt*
8 Thigh support*
Adjustments in detail
1. Forward/back. 2.
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3.
Seat tilt. 4.
Backrest tilt. Thigh support*
Multifunctional seat
*Adjust the position using the lever.
Lumbar support*
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture. ▷
Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.
▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width* Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support*
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷
Results in a relaxed seating position.
▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
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Active seat*
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
Front seat heating
*Switching on
Press
the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
The temperature may be reduced or seat heat‐
ing may be switched off entirely to save battery
power.
Temperature distribution*
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐
rest can be distributed in different ways.
1. "Climate"
2. "Seat heating distribution" 3.
Select the required seat. 4.
Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
Front active seat ventilation*
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The

ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e.g., if the
vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures. Switching on
Press
the button once for each ventila‐
tion level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.
After a short time, the system automatically
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐
cessive cooling.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
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Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Notes
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
One person per safety belt
Never
allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small
children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐
pact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐
ble objects, or be pinched.◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀ Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.
Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
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