2014 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE engine overheat

▷Always open or close the convertible top
completely. Convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover are
locked in the final positions. Driving with
the convertible tope or convertible top well
storage cover unlocked can result in dam‐
age.▷Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism during the opening and closing
operation. Keep children away from the
opening path of the convertible top, other‐
wise, there is a risk of injury.▷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 se‐
verely impaired 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, vehicle damage may occur.▷Do not attach any roof carrier systems;
otherwise, 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 oper‐
ate 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
convertible 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 be‐
low.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Convertible top switch
1Switch2LEDs
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run‐
ning 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
convertible top opens while the
switch is being pressed.▷Pull the switch and hold it. The
convertible 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
completely closed. If the convertible top is
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Radio ready stateActivate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 221.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Onboard monitor, refer toControl Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 210
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 159
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 85
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 150
Park Distance Control PDC 142
Parked-car heating 161
Parked-car ventilation 161
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 142
Parking assistant 150
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 91
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 212
Parking with Auto Hold 68
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 145
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 142 Pedestrian detection, refer to
Night Vision 112
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
People detection, refer to Night Vision 112
Permissible axle load 229
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 214
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 191
Pressure warning FTM, tires 103
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 136
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear axle steering 125
Rear lamps 212
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 159
Recirculated-air mode 159 Recommended tire
brands 200
Refueling 188
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 162
Remote control, univer‐ sal 164
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 210
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 133
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 200
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Roadside parking lamps 92
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 99
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 125
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 125
RON gasoline quality 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 201
Rubber components, care 224
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