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The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG.
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128i 135i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and than k you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it.
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Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Contents The quickest way to find special topics is to consult the index, refer to page 254 .
Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual W e h a v e t r i e d t o m a k e a ll the infor mation in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in th e first chapter.
5 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire arra y of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model.
Notes 6 California Prop osition 65 warnin g California law requires us to issue the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components foun d.
7 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operationa l reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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At a glance This overvie w of buttons , switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
Dashboard 10 Dashboard Around the steering wheel : controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 38 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 38 3 Opening and closing .
At a glance 11 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 7 Fog lamps * 97 8 Turn signals 66 High beams, headlamp flasher 96 High-beam Assistant * 96 Roadside pa.
Dashboard 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 135i: with fuel gauge 2 Indicator lamps for turn signa ls 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 70 5 Fuel gauge 71 135i: engine oil temperature 71.
At a glance 13 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning la mps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Dashboard 14 Around the center consol e: controls and displa ys Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no.
At a glance 15 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1 Coupe: microphone fo r voice activation system * and for telephon e * in hands-free mode Convertible:.
iDrive 16 iDrive The concept iDrive integrates the fu nctions of a large num- ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single centra l position. Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit; otherwise, yo u may endanger vehicle occupants and other roa d users by being distracted.
At a glance 17 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Control Disp lay Notes > Follow care instructions when cleaning the Control Display. > Do not store items in the region in front of the Control Display; doing so may damage the Control Display.
iDrive 18 Selecting a menu item The menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. 2. Press the controller. Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that should be selected are depicted in quotation marks, e.
At a glance 19 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller unt il the desired setting is displayed. 3. Press the controller to confirm the setting. Activating/ deactiva ting functions Some menu items are preceded by a check box.
iDrive 20 Radio symbols Telephone symbols Entertainment symbols Other With the Professional navigation system: Split screen General information Additional information, e. g. from the compu ter, can be displayed on the right side of the s plit screen. This information remains visible on the split screen even w hen you chan ge to another men u.
At a glance 21 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Programmable memory keys General inf ormation iDrive functions can be stored on the program- mable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
iDrive 22 Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses: th e selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. The entries are contin uously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > During entry, only lette rs for which there are data are offered.
At a glance 23 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Voice activation system The concept > The voice activation system can be used to control functions by spoken commands. > Functions that can only used wh en the vehi- cle is stopped cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
Voice activation system 24 Help dialog for voic e activation system Accessing help: Other commands * for the help dialog: > { Help with examples } : information about the current control options and the most important commands relating to them are read aloud.
At a glance 25 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Keep the doors, windows, glass roof * /pan- oramic glass roof * closed to prevent inter- ference from ambient noise. > Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking.
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Controls This chapter is intend ed to provide you with information for complete control of yo ur vehicle. All features and a ccessories that ar e useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part no.
Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automati cally recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status.
Contro ls 29 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Settings for the display on the Control Dis- play and in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h form.
Opening and closing 30 1. "Settings" 2. "Door l ocks" 3. "Unlock button" 4. Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Pressing the button once unlocks the driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Contro ls 31 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. "Flash when lock/unlock" 4. Press the controller. Calling up th e driver's seat p osition The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing: Using the door lock You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 29 . Do not lock the vehicl e from the outside if there is any person inside, because the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.
Contro ls 33 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Opening and closing 34 Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1 . The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte- grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened.
Contro ls 35 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator lam p displays > The indicator lamp un der the inside rear - view mirror flashes continuously: the sy s- tem is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or trunk l id are not properly closed.
Opening and closing 36 > The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only be sta rted when the vehicle detects that th e remote control cur- rently in use is inside the vehicle.
Contro ls 37 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility afterward, insert the re mote control into the ignition lock. Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot be started.
Opening and closing 38 Individuall y > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long a s you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatic ally. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment.
Contro ls 39 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch t he glass roof while closing it. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.
Opening and closing 40 Closing manua lly* In the event of an electrical ma lfunction, you can move the glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 227 .
Contro ls 41 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility tion. Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top. Driving with the convert ible top incompletely opened or closed can result in damage or injury.
Opening and closing 42 > If the right-hand LED lights up red wh en the button is pressed, the ca rgo area partition is raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunction. The conv ertible top cannot be moved. Interruption The automatic sequence of movement s is interrupted if the button for the convertible top operation is released.
Contro ls 43 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top, arrows 4 , on both sides and swing it for- ward. At the same time keep the convertible top box cover from closing, e.
Opening and closing 44 3. Position both locking pins of one side at the openings provided for th em. 4. Press the wind deflecto r into the open ings, arrows 3 , overcoming the tension in the springs, and push the fr ee locking pin in the same direc tion, arrow 4 .
Contro ls 45 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital co n- tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving.
Adjustments 46 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adju st your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle co ntrol could lead to an accident.
Contro ls 47 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Electrical adjustment* Observe the adjustment instructions above to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection.
Adjustments 48 Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restr aint A correctly adjusted head restraint redu ces the risk of neck injury in the event o f an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increase d risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Contro ls 49 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe: folding head restr aint down and up* Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may contain foldable head restraints. Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1 .
Adjustments 50 Heated seats* Press the button once per tempe rature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat he ating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
Contro ls 51 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the sea t is adjusted prop- erly, refer to page 46 .
Adjustments 52 Automati c heating Depending on the outsid e temperature, both exterior mirrors are hea t ed automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monito r* Activating 1.
Contro ls 53 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, th e mechanism will be damaged. < Steering wheel hea ting* Press the button. The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on.
Transporting children safely 54 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; ot herwise, they could en danger themselves and/or oth er persons by opening the doors, fo r example.
Contro ls 55 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child restraint system.
Transporting children safely 56 Coupe Use the top tether anch ors to secure child restraint sys tems only; oth erwise, the anchors could be damaged. < For child restraint systems with tether straps there are tw o additional an chors, see arrows.
Contro ls 57 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition l ock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on.
Driving 58 Radio readiness and igni tion off All indicator and warnin g lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out. Starting the engine Do not run the engin e in enclosed are as; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaus t gases can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Contro ls 59 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote co ntrol from the igni- tion lock, refer to page 57 . Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 1.
Driving 60 Vehicle parking To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking brake before le aving the vehicle with the engine running.
Contro ls 61 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Sport prog ram and manu al operatio n M/S Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
Driving 62 3. Using the scre wdrive r from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 227 , press the red lever, see arrow, while moving the selector lever to the desired position.
Contro ls 63 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Shifting into N, D, R Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, overcoming a resistance point if nec- essary. When shifting out of P or into R, simul- taneously press the button 1 .
Driving 64 The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster. In the following situat ions, the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch does the thinking for you: > Up.
Contro ls 65 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The LED in the button goes out. Manually unlocking parking lock In the event of a power supply interrup.
Driving 66 Launch Control Launch Control enables an optimum accelera- tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction. Do not use Launch Control too often; oth- erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi- cle will lead to premature component wear.
Contro ls 67 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Driving 68 Windshield washer nozzl es The windshield washer nozzles are heate d automatically * while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Contro ls 69 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Increasing speed Briefly press the lever, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is reached. Each time the lever is pressed briefly, the speed is increased by approx.
Controls overview 70 Controls overview Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument.
Contro ls 71 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Engine oil temperature* When the engine is at norma l operating temper- ature, the engine oil tempe rature is between approx. 210 7 /100 6 and approx. 300 7 / 150 6 .
Controls overview 72 Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculate d on the basis of the w ay the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Contro ls 73 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Resetting the fuel co nsumption and speed You can rese t the values for avera ge speed and average consumption: 1. Select the respective menu entry. 2. Press the controller again to confirm your selection.
Controls overview 74 Units of measure You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, te mperature and pressure. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are s tored for the remote co ntrol currently in use.
Contro ls 75 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requiremen ts 3 Engine oil 4 Roadworthiness test * 5 Front brake pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequen ce of displa yed service items may vary.
Controls overview 76 Entering deadlines f or legally req uired inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly, refer to page 78 ; other- wise, the effectiv eness of Condition Based Ser- vice CBS is not ensured. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2.
Contro ls 77 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repe atedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
Controls overview 78 Date The settings are s tored for the remote co ntrol currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 . Setting the date In the instru ment cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below.
Contro ls 79 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility indicates that Check Control messages have been stored.
Controls overview 80 2. Press button 2 . "CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control mes- sage has been stored, the corresponding lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display. 3.
Contro ls 81 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 4. Press the controller. Settings on the Control Display Language on the Contr ol Display Setting the language 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 82 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you w ith maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle.
Contro ls 83 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; oth- erwise, there is a risk of personal injury or prop- erty damage.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for part icular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability.
Contro ls 85 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initi.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 86 If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor- rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized.
Contro ls 87 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Status indicato r on the Contro l Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Actions in the event of a flat tire Run-flat tires You can continue driv ing with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, do not continue driving; continuing to drive can result in serious accidents.
Contro ls 89 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Declaration accordi ng to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System s Each tire should be checke.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 Servotronic* The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the whee ls relative to the vehi- cle speed . At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering.
Contro ls 91 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility adhesive labels or coveri ngs, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones. Do not attach seat cove rs, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats.
Technology for driving comfort and safety 92 detected and that the front passenger air- bags are deactivated. < > The indicator lamp does n o t c o m e o n w h e n , for example, a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat.
Contro ls 93 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 5. Repeat the procedure for th e other protec- tion bar. Have the rollover pro tection system chec ked after an unexpected activation. If the rollover protective sy stem is extended, do not operate the convertible top.
Lamps 94 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off, daytime running lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low beams, welcome lamps * 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning li.
Contro ls 95 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. "Welcome light" The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Lamps 96 Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. The Adaptive Light Control is mal- functioning or failed. Ha ve the sy stem checked as soon as possible.
Contro ls 97 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility To reactivate the syst em, briefly push the turn signal/high beam lever toward the high beams again. > Use the headlamp flas he r as usual with the low beams switched on.
Lamps 98 Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on. 1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repe atedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the brightness level and the word "SET".
Contro ls 99 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Climate 1 Airflow directed towa rd the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area: Draft-.
Climate 100 Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 o ffers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. A ll you need to do is select an interior temp eratur e which is comfo rt- able for you.
Contro ls 101 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility the automatic climate co ntrol is optimized for driving with the soft top down.
Climate 102 Switching the system on/off Switching off With the blower at its lowest set- ting, press the left side of the but- ton to switch off the automatic cli- mate control. All displays are cleared except for the rear win- dow defroster if it is switched on.
Contro ls 103 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes. Preselecting switch-on times 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" 4.
Practical interior accessories 104 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as th ree hand-held transmit- ters for various rem ote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting s ys- tems.
Contro ls 105 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility button and then press and release the but- ton on the hand-held transmitter several times, holding it for 2 seconds each time. 5. To program other original hand-held trans- mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Practical interior accessories 106 Digital compass* 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or second ary compass direction in which you are driving. Operating principle You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item.
Contro ls 107 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Calibratin g the digi tal compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does.
Practical interior accessories 108 > Do not connect USB hard discs. > Do not use the USB in terface to recharge external devices . Center armrest Storage compartment The center armrest be tween the front seats contains a credit card ho lder and, depending on the equipment version, a compartment or a snap-in adapter * .
Contro ls 109 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Ashtray * Opening Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
Practical interior accessories 110 Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. When returning the backrest into the seating position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged.
Contro ls 111 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards. 4. Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the side of the ski bag opening.
Practical interior accessories 112 Loading 1. Pull the grip in the f iller piece of the rear backrest up and take out the filler piece. 2. Place the filler piece on to the seat cushion with the backrest side facing up. 3. In the cargo area : press the two recess es together and fold down the cover.
Contro ls 113 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no.
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Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part no.
Things to remember when driving 116 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follo w the instructions below in order to achieve the optim al service life and economy of opera tion for your vehi cle.
Driving tips 117 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acce leration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an ade quate dis- tance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Things to remember when driving 118 with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brak e be properly applied. < The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tire s, refer also to Min i- mum tread depth on page 213 .
Driving tips 119 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.
Things to remember when driving 120 Stowing cargo Coupe Convertible > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat bac krests. > Cover sharp edges and co rners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.
Driving tips 121 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the trunk lid. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correc tly and securely to prevent it from shifting or f alling off during the trip.
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Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
Navigation system 124 Navigation system General information The navigation syste m can determine th e pre- cise position of the vehicl e, with the aid of satel- lites and vehicle senso rs, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation Driving tips 125 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Enterin.
Destination entry 126 To delete letters: > To delete individual letters: Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller. > To delete all letters: Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller for an extended period.
Navigation Driving tips 127 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility > Setting "Route preference", refer to page 134 . > Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer to page 128 . Address b ook To create co ntac ts, refer to page 198 .
Destination entry 128 Using the home ad dress as a destination The home addres s must be created. Spe cifying a home address, refer to page 198 . 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. "Ho me" 4. "Start g uidance" Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically.
Navigation Driving tips 129 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility > "Along route" A-Z sear ch 1. "A-Z search" 2. "Town/City" 3. Select or enter town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select cate gory.
Destination entry 130 4. "Display Points of Interest" 5. Select the settings. Destination entry via map If you only know the location of a destination or street, then you can ente r the destination with the aid of the map. Selecting the destination 1.
Navigation Driving tips 131 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Destination entry via voice* General inf ormation For instructions on the voice activation system, refer to page 23 . > During the destination entry by voice, you can switch between voic e entry and entry via iDrive at any time.
Destination entry 132 Entering a house numb er Depending on the data in the navigation sys- tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000 can be entered: Starting desti nation guidance Destination guidance starts immediately. Planning a trip with intermediate destinations New trip A trip can be planned us ing intermediate desti- nations.
Navigation Driving tips 133 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Changin a t rip Changing the trip direction Intermediate destinatio ns are displayed in reverse order in the list. 1. "Map" 2. "Guidance" 3.
Destination guidance 134 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. Entering a destination, refer to page 125 . 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start g uidance" The route is displayed on the Control Display after it is calculated.
Navigation Driving tips 135 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility 5. Select additional route criteria, if desired. Where possible, the sele cted criteria will be avoided on the route. > "Avoid highways": highways are avoided where possible.
Destination guidance 136 Gas station recommendations The remaining range is calculated and filling stations along the route are displaye d. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "Recom mended re fuel" A list of filling stations is displayed.
Navigation Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Traffic obstructions Small triangles along the planned route identify route segments with traffic obstructions, depending on map scale. The direction of the triangles indicates the di rection of the obstruc- tion.
Destination guidance 138 Map view for the split screen display The map view for th e split screen can be selected separately fr om the main screen. 1. Open "Options". 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controlle r to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected.
Navigation Driving tips 139 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility damages (including, without limitation, lost rev- enues, anticipated revenu es, or profits relating to the same) arising from any claim relating directly or indirectly to use of the traffic data, and even if Total Traffic N etwork, Inrix, Inc.
Destination guidance 140 > Traffic bulletins that lie on the route are always shown. > For your personal safety , it is not possible to hide traffic bulletins that announc e a poten- tial hazard.
Navigation Driving tips 141 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility What to do if … What to do if… > The current position cannot be displayed? The position is in an unrecognized region, in a poor reception area, or the system is in the process of determining the position.
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Entertainment Operation of the radio, CD e quipment and external aud io devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part no.
On/off and tone 144 On/off and tone The following audio and video sources share the same control ele ments and adjustme nts: > Radio > CD/DVD player > CD changer * > Video * > External devices, e.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 145 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Treble, bass, balance, fa der > "Treble": height adjustment. > "Bass": depth adjustment. > "Balance": left/right volume distribution > "Fader": front/rear volume distribution Adjus tment s 1.
On/off and tone 146 Adjustments 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone " 3. "Volume settings" 4. Select the desired volume setting. 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. To store: press the controller.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 147 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Radio Your radio is designed for reception of the fol- lowing stations: > FM and AM > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * Selecting a stat ion Press the knob if the sound output is switched off.
Radio 148 4. Press the controller for an extended period. 5. Select the desired memory location. The stations are st ored for the remote con trol currently in use. Via programmable memory keys You can store a station on the programma ble memory keys, refer to page 21 .
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 149 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility station names of the subchannels end with HD2, HD3, etc. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Press the controller. 3. Select the substation. In the event of poor reception, the substation is muted for several seconds.
Satellite radio 150 Satellite radio General information The channels are offere d in predefined pack- ages. The packa ges must be enabled by tele- phone. Navigation bar overv iew The functions of the navi gation bar symbols can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 21 .
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 151 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 4. "Manage subscription" The phone num ber and an electron ic serial number, ESN, are displayed. 5. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan- nels.
Satellite radio 152 Selecting a category 1. "Rad io" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Category" 4. Select the desired category. Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad- cast on the channel curr ently being listened to is stored in a buffer.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 153 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 6. Select the artist, track or game. Storing the league or team Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites from a selection list. 1. "Radio" 2.
Satellite radio 154 Select one of the symbol s to deactivate Traffic Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and po sitions.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 155 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility CD/DVD player and CD changer CD/DVD playback Inserting a CD/DVD Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically.
CD/DVD player and CD changer 156 4. Select the desired trac k to begin playback. CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files* Depending on the data, some letters and num- bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor- rectly. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/D VD" 3.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 157 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Fast forward/revers e Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction. Automatic repeat* Selected tracks, directories or CDs/DVDs are repeated automatically.
CD/DVD player and CD changer 158 DVD menu 1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the Video menu. 2. "DVD menu" The DVD menu is disp layed. The display depends on the contents of the DVD. > To select menu items: move and press the controller.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 159 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Selecting track DVD video: 1. Turn the controller whe n the DVD menu is displayed. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Additional options" 4. "Select title" 5.
CD/DVD player and CD changer 160 Inserting the CD m agazine Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc- tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2 . The CD changer automa tically reads in the loaded CDs and is then ready for operation. Notes BMW CD/DVD play ers and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 161 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Music collection Storing music The music t racks from CDs, D VDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there.
Music collection 162 3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage pr ocess 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/D VD" 3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 163 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 4. Select the desired category. 5. To select the desired entry: > Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired input. or > Select the desired entry from the list.
Music collection 164 3. Select the desired album. Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displaye d. The first track is play ed auto matically, if possible. 4. To select tracks, change dire ctories if needed. To go up one level in the directory, move the controller to the left.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 165 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Free memory" Music collection Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored on a USB medium.
External devices 166 External devices Overview AUX-IN port Overview > It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g. MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi- cle speakers. > Recommended settings: mid-level tone and volume settings on th e audio device.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 167 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility USB flash drive, or mo bile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. > Connection via the snap-in a dapter * , when equipped with extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or mobile ph ones.
External devices 168 Track search Selection is possible via: > Playback lists. > Information: music style, artist, album, track. > Additionally for USB devices: file directory, composer. Track titles are displayed if they have been stored in the Latin alphabet.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 169 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. 4. "Video" 5. Select the director y, if necessary. To change to a higher level directo ry: move the controller to the left.
External devices 170 The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis- played. 5. To perform other operations on the device, refer to the owner's manual for the device : e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth device or a new device. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the device's display.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 171 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility > Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is taking place with a mobile phone that is connected via Bluetooth. Starting playback 1. Connect device.
External devices 172 Is the device no longer responding? Switch the device off an d back on again . Repeat the pairing procedure. > No music can be played. Start the program for playing music files on the device and if nece ssary, select a track via the device.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 173 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "Settings" 2. "Software update" 3. "Restore previous version" 4. Click "OK" twice. All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
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Telephone 176 Telephone At a glance The concept Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. audio players, can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth.
177 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Requirements > Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 176 . > Mobile phone operational. > Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to page 178 , and in the mobile phone.
Telephone 178 4. To perform othe r operations on the mobile phone, refer to the owner's manual for the device: e.g. search for and connect Blue- tooth device or a new devi ce. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display.
179 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 1. "Telephone" 2. "Bluetooth® (phone)" 3. Highlight the device to be configured. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Configure phone" 6.
Telephone 180 > Is the mobile phone pa ired as an auxiliary phone and is the aux iliary phone function deactivated? Activa te the function. > Outgoing call not po ssible? Connect the mobile phone as a telephone. Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of them are disp layed, or they are displayed incompletely.
181 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility With calls to the auxiliary phone * , only the num- ber is displayed if it is transmitted by the net- work. An incoming call to the auxiliary phone is auto- matically rejected if a ca ll with the phone is cur- rently act ive.
Telephone 182 4. D i a l t h e n e w p h o n e n u m b e r o r s e l e c t i t f r o m a list. "Return" The call on hold is continued. Switching between tw o calls, toggling Active call: highlighted. The call on hold is identified with: "on hold.
183 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts, refer to page 188 . Calling a contact Contacts with a stored phone number: select the desired contact.
Telephone 184 The last 20 calls received are displayed. The sorting and displaying of phone numbers depends on the mobile phone. 1. "Tele phone " 2. "Received calls" Calling a number from the list Select an entry. The connection is established.
185 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Saying commands Activating voice activation syst em 1.
Telephone 186 Storing the entry Deleting the entry Deleting all entries Listening to and selecting entries Selecting an entry Adjusting volume Turn knob during announcement. > The volume remains the same, even if the volume of other audio so urces is changed.
187 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until it clicks into place.
Office 188 Office At a glance General information Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text messages, and emails * can be displayed using the Control Display if the mobile phone compat- ibly supports these func tions and the required Bluetooth radio standards.
189 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Displaying contacts 1. "Office" 2. "Contacts" All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z search is offered.
Office 190 4. "Ne w conta ct" 5. If input boxes are already filled with previous entries: "Delete inpu t fields" 6. To fill in the entry fiel ds: select the symbol next to the entry field. 7. Enter text and assign a contact type. 8.
191 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility separately activated. Af ter a mobile phone is paired for the first time, the transmission may take several minutes. Messages are only dis- played completely when the vehicle is stopped.
Office 192 My Info Starting desti nation guidance 1. Select the desired message. 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti- nation" Dialing a numb er in a message Up to 4 phone numbers can be sent with a mes- sage. 1. Select the desired message.
193 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Calendar Displaying calendar Appointments from the last 20 days and the next 50 days can be displayed. 1. "Office" 2. "Calendar" Appointments of the current day are dis- played.
Office 194 Notes Displaying notes 1. "Office" 2. "Not es" All notes are displayed. Displaying a note 1. Select the desired note. 2.
195 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Interrupt the reading. Select again to resume the reading. > "Back to beginning" Read message again from the beginning. > Select the symbol.
Contacts 196 Contacts General information Contacts can be created and edited. The addresses can be used as de stinations for nav- igation. New contact 1. "Cont acts" 2. "Ne w conta ct" 3. If input boxes are already filled with previous entries: "Delete inpu t fields" 4.
197 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Editing a con tact 1. Select the desired contact. 2. "Edit contact" 3. Change the entries. 4. Move the controlle r to the left. 5. "Yes" Selecting a contact as a d estination* 1.
ConnectedDrive 198 ConnectedDrive BMW Assist* General information BMW Assist provides a number of different ser- vices. For example, the position data of the vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center wh en an Emergency Request * is sent.
199 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility BMW TeleServ ices* General inf ormation TeleServices supports communication with your BMW center. > Data on the vehicle's service requirements can be sent directly to the BMW center.
ConnectedDrive 200 Starting BMW Road side Assistance with BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices In a vehicle with BMW TeleServices, assistance is first offered throug h the BMW Teleservice diagnosis and then if necessary, through the BMW Teleservice help. 1.
201 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Starting BMW Onlin e 1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. "BMW Online" 3. "OK" if necessary The BMW Online start page is displayed.
ConnectedDrive 202 3. "Start service" Automatic Service Request* The Teleservice data ne cessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW center prior to the servic e deadline. If possible, the center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged.
203 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Information about suitable mobile phones, available software applic ations, and their instal- lation can be found at www.bmw.com/connec- tivity or at your BMW center.
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Mobility This section helps you maintain yo ur car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, serv ice, maintenance and Roadside Assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part no.
Refueling 206 Refueling Always switch off th e engine before refu- eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a messag e will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle.
Mobility 207 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Fuel specifications Never use fuels labe led at the fuel pump as metal-containing.
Wheels and tires 208 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depe nd on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of th e specified tire pres- sure.
Mobility 209 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 128i Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max.
Wheels and tires 210 Convertible: tir e inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling spe eds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specificat ions in the table ar e indicated in psi/kilopasc al with cold tires.
Mobility 211 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Convertible: tire infl ation pressures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max.
Wheels and tires 212 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
Mobility 213 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la boratory test wheel.
Wheels and tires 214 Run-flat tires The symbol identifying ru n- flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall. Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup- porting tire and a spec ial rim.
Mobility 215 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment When properly used, these tires meet the high - est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics. Special chara cteristics of w inter tires BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatu res below +45 7 /+7 6 .
Under the hood 216 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowled ge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the veh icle performed only by a BMW ce nter or by a works hop that work according to BMW re pair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Mobility 217 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 219 2 Washer flu.
Under the hood 218 Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked. This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
Mobility 219 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Have the vehicle checked immedi- ately; otherwise, the excess oil may lead to engine damage. < > "Measurement inac tive. Have this checked.": Do not add engine oil.
Under the hood 220 Checking coolant level Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is ho t. Escaping coolant can cause burns. < 1. Do not o pen the en gine hood be fore the engine has cooled do wn.
Mobility 221 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the tra ffic and operating safety of your BMW. The objective is to o ptimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte- nance costs.
Maintenance 222 Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check- ing components relevant to the composition of the vehicle's emissi ons. Emissions The warning lamp lights up: The vehicle is producing higher emis- sions.
Mobility 223 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi- cantly to the value re tention of your BMW. BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose.
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Mobility 225 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Always read and follow the manufacturer 's instructions. After washing the converti ble top three to five times, treat it with an impregnating agent.
Care 226 to become brittle prematur ely. Therefore, fre- quently clean th e leather of dus t using a cloth o r vacuum cleaner. Clean light-colored leathe r more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Mobility 227 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored below the floor mat in the cargo area. Wiper blades 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
Replacing components 228 the journey with great ca re, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this. Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed only by a BMW ce nter or a worksho p that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Mobility 229 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Xenon he adlamps Parking lamps, roadsi de parking lamps, daytime r unning light s H8 bulb, 35 watts The figure shows the right-h and headlamp. 1. Remove the headlamp cover.
Replacing components 230 Side turn signa ls W5W bulb, 5 watts 1. Press the rear edge of the lamp toward the front with your fingertip, arrow 1 and pivot it out, arrow 2 . 2. While simultaneously lifting the retaining tab, rotate bulb hold er to the left and remove.
Mobility 231 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Replacing t ail lamps Outer brak e lamp The outer brake lamp can be accessed th rough a single socket. The figure shows the right side of the vehic le. 1.
Replacing components 232 Jack mounting p oints The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration. Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate.
Mobility 233 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment In the glove compartment Accessing the fuse box: 1. Open the glove compartment. 2. Remove the damper, arrow 1 , from the lower holder by applyi ng forward pressure.
Giving and receiving assistance 234 Giving and receiving assistance Emergency Request* Requiremen ts > Full preparation package mobile phone: this equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mo bile phone is paired with the vehic le.
Mobility 235 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment can obtain support there in the event of a break- down. First aid pouch* Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life.
Giving and receiving assistance 236 3. Attach the second te rminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a star ting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
Mobility 237 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Rear Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 57 ; otherwise, the low-beam headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Giving and receiving assistance 238 With a tow truck Manual transmission and automatic transmis- sion: Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed. Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
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Reference This chapter contains technical data, short comman ds for the voi ce activation system and an index that will help you find information most quickly.
Technical data 242 Technical data Engine data 128i 135i Displacement cu in/cm μ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,300-5,000 Online Edition for Part no.
Reference 243 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m 135i: height 55.4 in/1,408 mm Online Edition for Part no.
Technical data 244 Convertible All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circ le dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m 135i: height 54.8 in/1,392 mm Online Edition for Part no.
Reference 245 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Weights Coupe Convertible 128i 135i Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs./kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 > with automatic transmission lbs.
Technical data 246 Capacities Notes Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page 207 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 68 including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.
Reference 247 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Short commands for the voice activation system For instructions on the voice activation system, refer to page 23 .
Short commands for the vo ice activation system 248 Music collection External devices Tone contro l Radio FM Opening the CD and Multimedia menu { C D and multimedia } CD and DVD * { C D } Displaying e.
Reference 249 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility AM Satellite ra dio Presets Telephone* Office* Function Command Calling up an AM station { A M } Openi.
Short commands for the vo ice activation system 250 Contacts* Navigation* General information Displaying calendar { Calendar } Displaying tasks { Tasks } Displaying reminders { Reminders } Function Co.
Reference 251 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Map Split screen* settings Destination guidance with intermedia te destinations Function Command Displ.
Short commands for the vo ice activation system 252 ConnectedDrive* or BMW Assist* Vehicle information Settings Vehicle Equipment Function Command Opening BMW Assist * { B M W Assist } Accessing Conne.
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Everything from A to Z 254 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 83 Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 66 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5 Accident, repo.
Reference 255 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Backup lamp, replacing bulb 231 Bag for skis, refer to Ski bag 110 Band-aids, refe r to First aid pouc.
Everything from A to Z 256 Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk lid 33 Cargo area net, re fer to Securing cargo 120 Cargo loading 119 – securing cargo 120 – stowing cargo 120 – vehicle 119 Car jack .
Reference 257 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Convertible top – convenient opening 30 Convertible top care 224 Coolant 219 – checking level 220 .
Everything from A to Z 258 Driving through water 118 Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 116 Dry air, refer to Cooling function 101 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 83 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 84 .
Reference 259 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility FM, waveb and 147 Fog la mps 97 – indicator lamp 13 , 97 Footwell lamps 98 For you r own sa fety 5 F.
Everything from A to Z 260 I IBOC, refer to HD Radio 148 Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 70 Identification marks – tire coding 212 iDrive 16 – adjusting brightness 81 – changin.
Reference 261 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Locking – adjusting confirmation signal 30 – from inside 33 – from outside 30 – without remote.
Everything from A to Z 262 Navigation system 124 – address book 127 – bypassing a route section 135 – continuing destination guidance 134 – destination entry 125 – dynamic destination guidan.
Reference 263 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 235 Puncture – Flat Tire Monitor 84 R Radio .
Everything from A to Z 264 S Safety-belt height adjustment 51 Safety belts 50 – damage 51 – indicator lamp 51 – reminder 51 – sitting safely 45 Safety systems – airbags 90 – Antilock Brake.
Reference 265 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 61 Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic tra.
Everything from A to Z 266 Tires – age 212 – air loss 87 – breaking in 116 – changing, refer to Changing wheels 231 – condition 213 – damage 213 – inflation pressure 208 – labels 212 .
Reference 267 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility V VCD 157 Vehicle – battery 232 – breaking in 116 – cargo loading 119 – decommissioning, refer.
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An important point after buying a device BMW 128i Convertible (2012) (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought BMW 128i Convertible (2012) yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data BMW 128i Convertible (2012) - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, BMW 128i Convertible (2012) you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get BMW 128i Convertible (2012) will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of BMW 128i Convertible (2012), but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime BMW 128i Convertible (2012).
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with BMW 128i Convertible (2012). Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device BMW 128i Convertible (2012) along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
