2014 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Wind deflector
The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movement
in the passenger compartment when driving
with the top down.
Installation1.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 re‐
taining 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.◀
RemovingProceed in reverse sequence.
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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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AdjustingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 54.▷Head restraints, refer to page 55.▷Airbags, refer to page 96.
Seats
Adjusting
General information Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too
far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
At a glance1Active seat2Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory3Backrest width4Lumbar support5Backrest, head restraint6Shoulder support7Forward/back, height, tilt8Thigh support
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the remote control currently in use. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
Function, refer to page 39, for this is activated.
Adjustments in detail
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2.Height.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 sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
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Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seatActive 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 tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 180, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"3.Select the required seat.4.Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
Active seat ventilation, front
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐
cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
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Switching onPress the button once for each venti‐
lation 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.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Hints
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
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable 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 driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that
the safety belts are positioned cor‐
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger 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.
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Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Front Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Active head restraint In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐
tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐
ically reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function▷Do not use seat or head restraint
covers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.▷Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the per‐
sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐
gered.◀
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the active headrest checked and if nec‐
essary replaced.
Adjusting the height
Adjusting electrically.
Distance to the back of the head
▷Forward: pull.▷Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Adjusting the side extensions
Fold forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
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RemovingThe head restraints cannot be removed.
Entering the rear Note Folding back and locking the backrest
Before driving away, fold back and lock
the backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seat
movement may cause an accident.◀
Unlocking the backrest1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.
Changing the seat position
Requirements
▷Vehicle at a standstill.▷When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐
ble from the side on which the door is
open.Controls▷Press and hold the button until the seat
has moved to the desired position. Releas‐
ing the button stops the motion.▷Press the button briefly. The seat automat‐
ically moves to the respective end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Folding back and locking the backrest
After entering the rear, fold the backrest back
and lock it.
Press the button. The seat moves to its
original position. Pressing again stops
the motion.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjust‐
ment of the lumbar support is not stored.
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