2010 BMW 6-Series 650i Owners Manual

650i Owner’s Manual for Vehicle

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner’s Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW’s unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG

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Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 234.
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4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance

10 Cockpit
16 iDrive
21 Letters and numbers
22 Voice activation system
Controls

26 Opening and closing
45 Adjusting
53 Transporting children safely
56 Driving
72 Controls Overview
82 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
98 Lamps
103 Climate
109 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
118 Things to remember when driving
Navigation

126 Navigation system
127 Destination entry
136 Destination guidance
142 What to do if…
Entertainment

146 On/off and tone
149 Radio
152 Satellite radio
154 CD/DVD player and CD changer
161 Music collection
166 External devices
Communications

172 Telephone
184 Contacts
186 BMW Assist
Mobility

194 Refueling
196 Wheels and tires
202 Under the hood
206 Maintenance
208 Care
212 Replacing components
216 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference

224 Technical data
228 Short commands of voice activation system
234 Everything from A to Z
Notes
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