2012 BMW 650I Convertible

▷
When the convertible top is opened during
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may
result
in an accident. If possible, do not move
the convertible top while driving in reverse
because rearward vision is severely im‐
paired while the convertible top is in motion.
During windy conditions, do not operate the
convertible top while driving. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, ve‐
hicle damage may occur.
▷ Do not attach any roof carrier systems; oth‐
erwise, an accident may occur.◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio ready state must be
switched on.
It

is not possible to start the engine and operate
the convertible top simultaneously. When the
engine is started, the convertible top movement
is briefly interrupted.
Under the following conditions, the convertible
top movement cannot be moved and a Check
Control message is displayed.
▷ Cargo area partition is flipped up.
▷ Trunk lid is open.
▷ External temperature is too low.
▷ Vehicle system too low.
▷ Convertible top drive is overheating.
▷ Movement of the convertible top not al‐
lowed because of national regulations.
▷ Vehicle speed is too high.
Before opening and closing
▷ Follow the safety instructions for the con‐
vertible top.
▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in the
cargo area is folded down.
▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from below.
▷ Make sure that the trunk lid is closed. Convertible top switch
1
Switch
2 LEDs
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the con‐
vertible top only when the engine is running if
possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
▷ Press and hold the switch. The con‐
vertible top opens while the switch
is being pressed. ▷
Pull the switch and hold it. The con‐
vertible top closes while the switch
is being pulled. Push or pull switch until the convertible top is
completely open or closed and the end of the
procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check

Control message. Always make sure that
the convertible top well storage cover is com‐
pletely closed. If the convertible top is com‐
pletely open or closed, convertible top and con‐
vertible top well storage cover are latched.
The side windows and the rear window go down
when the convertible top control switch is pulled
or pushed.
LEDs
▷ Left LED lights up green: convertible top is
opened or closed. If the operation is com‐
pleted,

the LED goes out and a correspond‐
ing Check Control message is displayed.
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▷
Right LED flashes red after the switch is re‐
leased:
operating sequence has not yet con‐
cluded.
▷ Right LED comes on red when the switch is
pulled: cargo area partition is flipped up,
trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐
tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.
In addition to the red LED, a check control mes‐
sage is displayed.
Interruption
Always open/close the convertible top
completely
A convertible top that is not opened or closed
completely is not locked and represents a haz‐
ard.◀
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
If there is a longer interruption, convertible top
and convertible top well storage cover remain
approx. 10 minutes in the current position be‐
fore they slowly go down. The convertible top
and the convertible top well storage cover are
not locked. Operate switch again until the con‐
vertible operation is terminated.
Convenient operation* from outside
When

equipped with Comfort Access* the con‐
vertible top can also be operated from outside:
▷ Convenient opening with remote operation,
refer to page 36.
▷ Convenient closing with the remote control,
refer to page 37.
▷ Convenient closing via the door handles, re‐
fer to page 42. Cargo area partition
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the convertible top can be opened.
Fold

down cargo area partition in the front in or‐
der to enlarge the cargo area space when the
convertible top is closed.
Manually close convertible top
If there is a defect, the convertible top can be
manually closed. Two persons are necessary to
do this.
Do not manually open convertible top and
close it manually only in emergency situa‐
tions.
Do not manually open the convertible top. The
convertible top well storage cover cannot latch
if there is an electrical defect and would open
during driving.
Manually close the convertible top only in emer‐
gency situations.
Damage can result from improper handling.◀
Tools
Tools for manually closing the convertible top
are located in the insert of the rear seat backrest
under the first aid kit.
1. Remove insert, refer to page 249.
2. Remove the first aid kit.
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1
Convertible top tool
2 Adapter
3 Rear window tool
Before closing
1. Open trunk lid, refer to page 40.
Depending on the reason for the defect, it
may
be the case that the trunk lid cannot be
opened. Then the convertible top cannot be
manually closed.
2. Remove the two large caps from the trim. If
necessary, use a screwdriver to help with
this. 3.
Unlock convertible top well storage cover.
To do this, pull on the right cap and simul‐
taneously slightly raise the front right con‐
vertible

top well storage cover in front of the
rear window.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.
4. When the convertible top is closed man‐
ually,

the trunk lid can no longer be opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the
cargo area and close the trunk lid.
5. Lower the side window and the rear window
completely.
If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐
trically, it must be lowered manually. Manually lowering rear window
The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐
cated in front of the rear window in the center
beneath the convertible top well storage cover.
1.
Have a second person slightly raise the con‐
vertible

top well storage cover, arrow 1, and
hold it. 2.
Insert the rear window tool through the fun‐
nel-shaped opening into the spindle, ar‐
row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3,
until the rear window is all the way down.
Lifting out convertible top Only close the convertible top with two
people
Carry out the following steps with the aid of a
second person and with the doors open; other‐
wise, it may result in damage to the convertible
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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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Rollover protection system
The concept
The
rollover protection system is activated dur‐
ing an accident or a critical driving situation,
when there is extreme tilt with respect to the
longitudinal axis or when there is loss of ground
contact. The safety frames located behind the
rear headrests extend within fractions of a sec‐
ond.
In addition to the rollover bracket integrated in
the front windshield frame, the rollover protec‐
tion system guarantees the required head clear‐
ance of all vehicle occupants.
Maintaining movement space
Always keep the movement space of the
rollover protection system clear. Otherwise,
there may be damage or injuries when the roll‐
over protection system is triggered.◀
In less severe accidents, the secured safety belt
and, depending on the severity of the accident,
the belt tensioner and airbag restraint system
provide protection.
Triggered rollover protection system
After deployment or damage
After deployment of the rollover protec‐
tion system or in the event of damage, have the
system checked and replaced.
Have this work performed only by your service
center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this
safety feature will function properly.◀
Do not move convertible top
When the rollover protection system is ex‐
tended, do not move the convertible top. Oth‐
erwise, damages or injuries may result.◀
If the rollover protection system was not placed
under any stress after an automatic triggering, it
can be pushed back by hand, e.g. to close the
convertible top. Three people are necessary for
this. 1.
Push the lever to the side and hold it in this
position. 2.
Push down the safety frame.
3. Release lever.
4. Hold down the safety frame.
5. Proceed likewise with the second safety
frame.
6. Close the convertible top
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation
or after deployment
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled

and the system scrapped by your serv‐
ice center. Non-professional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emergency
or undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed
when there is a malfunction.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset when the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use
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Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
AUTO program Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 125, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
densation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air volume and air distribution can
be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Convertible program
When the convertible top is open, the converti‐
ble program is activated as well. In the conver‐
tible program, the automatic climate control is
optimized for driving with the convertible top open. In addition, the air volume is increased as
the vehicle speed increases.
The
efficiency of the convertible program can be
greatly enhanced by installing the wind deflec‐
tor*.
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air volume.
The selected air volume is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
The air volume of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
If the windows are fogged over, additionally
switch on the cooling function or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air volume and recirculated-
air mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷ At an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/
0 ℃.
▷ When the engine is running.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
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Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
▷
For gasoline engine, 4500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the 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 breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/
300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and discs. Drive moderately during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The

same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷ If the convertible top is closed, close all win‐
dows.
▷ Greatly increase the blower speed.
▷ Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing,

standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
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