2012 BMW 650I fuel type

Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1.
"Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷ Exterior mirror position, refer to page 59.
▷ CD/Multimedia, refer to page 173: audio
source listened to last.
▷ Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐
fer to page 104.
▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page 37: au‐
tomatic retrieval after unlocking.
▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page 23: assignment.
▷ Head-up Display, refer to page 121: selec‐
tion, brightness and position of the display.
▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 84: time setting.
▷ Tone, refer to page 164: tone settings.
▷ Automatic climate control, refer to
page 123: settings.
▷ Steering wheel position, refer to page 60.
▷ Navigation, refer to page 146: map views,
route criteria, voice output on/off.
▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer
to
page 118: selection of functions and type
of display.
▷ Daytime running lights*, refer to page 85:
current setting.
▷ Park Distance Control PDC, refer to
page 165:

adjusting the signal tone volume.
▷ Radio, refer to page 166: stored stations,
station listened to last, special settings. ▷
Backup camera, refer to page 110: selec‐
tion of functions and type of display.
▷ Side View, refer to page 114: selection of
the display type.
▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to
page 80.
▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page 97:
last setting, on/off.
▷ Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 98: last setting, on/off.
▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 69.
▷ Locking the vehicle, refer to page 39: after
a brief period or after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Compartment in the center armrest.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the driver's door lock*.
▷ Via the door handles*.
▷ Via the button in the trunk lid*.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷ Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.
Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock
buttons or the door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system*, refer to page 42, is
armed or disarmed.
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Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips
Controls At a glance

Time of arrival*
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
*
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/
5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:" 4.
Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed" 3.
"Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Resetting values
The average fuel consumption and average
speed can be reset.
Press

and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Trip computer
There are two types of computer.
▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
▷ "Trip
computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx.

4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill. Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1.
"Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
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Displays

Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision.
You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires*
Label RSC label on the tire sidewall. The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The
support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire., refer to
page 93
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷ 225/55 R 17.
▷ 245/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make
sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
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Wheels and tires

Engine oil
General information
The
engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, check the engine oil level after every
refueling using the electronic engine oil level
check.
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Requirements
▷ The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6 miles/10 km.
▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level" Possible messages
▷
"Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Measurement not possible at this time."
▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes. Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.

◀ ▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Recommended oil types, refer to page
239.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 101
Activated-charcoal filter 126
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 98
Active seat, front 55
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Active Steering, integral 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 100
Adaptive drive 102
Adaptive light control 85
Additional telephone 196
Additives, oil 239
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
Airbags 88
Airbags, indicator/warning light 89
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125
Air distribution, manual 123
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air pressure, tires 229
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 126
Air volume, automatic climate control 124
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 17
All
around the interior rearview
mirror 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 125 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 233
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 129
Alternative oil types 239
AM/FM station 166
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 155
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 101
Appointments 212
Approved engine oils 239
Apps 222
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 132
Arrival time 78
Ashtray 129
Assist 218
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 249
Assistance when driving off 101
Audio playback 173
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 188
AUTO intensity 124
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 125
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 124
AUTO program, intensity 124
AUX-IN port 184
Average fuel consumption 77
Average speed 77
Axle loads, weights 261
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 54
Backup camera 110
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Balance 164
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 249
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 252
Bass 164
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 247
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 247
Before entering the car wash 254
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 133
Bluetooth audio 188
BMW Apps 222
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 187
BMW Assist 218
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 141
BMW homepage 6
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Cooling system
239
Corrosion on brake discs 140
Cruise control 106
Cruising range 74
Cupholder 133
Current fuel consumption 75
Current location, storing 148
Customer Relations 221
D
Damage, tires 232
Damping control, dy‐ namic 102
Data, technical 260
Date 76
Daytime running lights 85
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 124
Destination distance 77
Destination guidance 153
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 152
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 146
Digital clock 76
Digital radio 167
Dimensions 260
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display in front wind‐ shield 121
Display,
instrument cluster 74
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 87
Displays 14
Displays, cleaning 257
Disposal, coolant 240
Disposal, vehicle battery 247
Distance control, refer to PDC 107
Distance to destination 77
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 40
Drive-off assistant 101
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 101
Driving instructions, breaking in 138
Driving notes, general 138
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips 138
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 101
DVD/CD 173
DVD/CD notes 179
DVD changer 177
DVD settings 176
DVDs, storing 180
DVD, video 175
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 102
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 159
Dynamic Drive 102
Dynamic Driving Control 103
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 101
E
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 141
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 16
Electronic engine oil level check 238
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 101
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency
operation, conver‐
tible top 47
Emergency release, door lock 39 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 226
Emergency Request 248
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 249
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 75
Energy recovery 76
Engine compartment 236
Engine compartment, working in 236
Engine coolant 239
Engine oil 238
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 239
Engine oil filler neck 238
Engine oil temperature 75
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine start, Starting aid 249
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 75
Entering/exiting
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 61
Equalizer 164
Equipment, interior 128
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 233
Exhaust system 138
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External devices 184
External start 249
External temperature dis‐ play 75
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Random playback
174
RDS 167
Reading out loud 214
Rear axle steering 102
Rear lamps 245
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 125
Recirculated-air mode 125
Recommended tire brands 233
Refueling 226
Remaining range 74
Reminders 213
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote
control, universal 128
Replacement fuse 247
Replacing parts 243
Replacing wheels/tires 233
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 74
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
Retaining straps, securing cargo 141
Retreaded tires 233
Roadside Assistance 219
Roadside parking lamps 85
Rollover protection system 91
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 102
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 102
Roof load capacity 261
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 252
Route 154
Route criteria, route 153
Route, displaying 154
Routes, avoiding 154
Route section, bypassing 155
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 234 Rubber components,
care 256
Run-flat tires 234
S
Safe braking 139
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder 56
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 256
Safety systems, airbags 88
Satellite radio 168
Saving fuel 141
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Screwdriver 243
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 252
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 76
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 257
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 241
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 249
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 79
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Short commands 263
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 88
Side View 114
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 37
Sitting safely 53
Size 260
Ski bag 131
Smallest turning circle 261
Smoker's package 129
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 205
Snow chains 234
Socket 130
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 241
Software applications, iPhone 222
Software update 191
Spare fuse 247
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 149
Specified engine oil types 239
Speed, average 77
Speed limit, setting 78
Speedometer 14
Split screen 23
Split
screen map settings 157
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 155
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 65
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