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128i 135i 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.
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The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 240.
Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual Symbols used We have tried to make all the information 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 the first chapter. Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
Notes to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.< Service and warranty Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.
At a glance For Canadian customers Controls Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. 7 Online Edition for Part no.
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At a glance This overview 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. Online Edition for Part no.
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 38 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 38 Low beams 92 3 Opening and closing front windows 38 Automatic headlamp control* 91 Adaptive Head Light* 93 4 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 51 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor* 51 6 Parking lamps 91 10 Online Edition for Part no.
Telephone*: > Press: accepting and ending a call; starting dialing* of selected phone number; redialing if no phone number is selected.
Cockpit Instrument cluster 7 1 Speedometer 135i: with fuel gauge 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals > Computer 67 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 66 > Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 71 5 Fuel gauge 67 135i: engine oil temperature 67 6 Display for Display for > Position of automatic transmission* 60 > Odometer and trip odometer 66 > Checking oil level 210 > Settings and information 70 > Clock 66 8 Resetting the trip odometer 66 > Outsid
The concept In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
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13 Changing 2 SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 222 15 Selecting AM or FM waveband 3 Reading lamps 95 4 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 39 5 Interior lamps 94 6 Passenger airbag status lamp 7 Control Display 16 8 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82 9 Hazard warning flashers 14 Selecting radio, CD and CD changer Heated seats* 49 Convertible: opening the convertible top 41 Convertible: closing the convertible top 41 18 Controller 16 Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizontally in four d
iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
Operating principle Communication As of radio readiness, the following message appears on the Control Display: > Telephone* At a glance Menu overview > BMW Assist* or TeleService* > Navigation system > Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the average fuel consumption Entertainment > CD player and CD changer* > AUX-In port, USB-audio interface* for external audio device Climate To hide the message: Press the controller. The start menu is displayed.
iDrive Calling up menu items in the start menu Displays in menu As of radio readiness, refer to page 58: Via the start menu you can call up the four menu items of Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate by moving the controller forwards, backwards, to the left or to the right. 1 Each menu is subdivided into fields. The active field is highlighted. 2 A symbol indicates the start menu item last selected. You can call up the menu by pressing the controller.
At a glance Operating principle at a glance 3 4 Switching between fields: > Turn the controller; the highlight marker moves > Briefly move the controller to the left, right, forward, or backward > Menu items in white can be selected by highlighting them > Release the controller Activating a menu item: > The active field is brighter in color 5 Adjusting settings: > Press the controller > Turn the controller > New menu items are displayed or the function is executed > Graphic display, numerical
iDrive Status information Closing/opening the screen Do not place objects in the vicinity of the open screen, otherwise the screen may be damaged.< Closing the screen 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 1 3. Select "Close display" and press the controller.
Using the programmable memory keys, you can store and execute certain iDrive functions: > Navigation* destinations At a glance Programmable memory keys > Radio stations > CD The assignment of the programmable memory keys is stored for the remote control currently in use. > When an important Check Control message is displayed: "Check Control message" Storing functions > When there is a navigation system message: "Navigation info" 1. Select the navigation destination, e.g.
iDrive e.g. a radio station, irrespective of what was selected on the Control Display. 1. Select the desired function, e.g. radio station or CD. 2. ... 2 seconds. Press the key longer than If the car is equipped with two drives and a CD with compressed audio files is played, the current track is stored.< Executing a function ... Press the key. The function is executed immediately.
1. Press the button on the steering wheel. Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. It is not necessary to use the controller. The voice command system uses a special microphone located in the area of the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 14. Driving tips The voice command system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
Voice command system If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via iDrive. Opening the start menu Terminating or canceling voice command system Example: selecting a track Press the or button on the steering wheel {Main menu} 1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio output. 2. Press the {Cancel} button on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment}. The system says: {{Entertainment}}.
At a glance 5. Press the button on the steering wheel. Driving tips Controls 6. Select a track, e.g.: {Track 1}. The system says: {{Track 1}} Notes Navigation For information on voice control of the telephone, refer also to the separate Owner's Manual.< For voice commands, bear in mind the following: Communications Entertainment > Pronounce the commands and digits smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses.
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Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Online Edition for Part no.
Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control > Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33 New remote controls Your BMW center can supply new remote controls with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss. Personal Profile The concept Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Control PDC, refer to page 80 > Light settings: > Welcome lamps, refer to page 91 > Pathway lighting, refer to page 92 > Daytime running lamps, refer to page 92 > Automatic climate control: AUTO program, cooling function and automatic recirculated-air control activation/deactivation, temperature, air flow rate and distribution, refer to page 97 > Entertainment: > Audio volume, refer to page 151 > Tone control, refer to page 151 > Speed-dependent volume control, refer
Opening and closing 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the controller. Convertible: convenient opening* With the convenient access feature, you can open the convertible top using the remote control within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the vehicle. Hold the button down. The windows and the convertible top are opened provided that the doors are closed. If you continue pressing the dows move up.
1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. For US owners only 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following: 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the controller. 6.
Opening and closing Opening and closing: Using the door lock Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated key to the corresponding limit positions in the door lock. Opening and closing: From inside You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 29. If the vehicle is not equipped with an alarm system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door is locked via the door lock.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the luggage compartment lid.< Opening from inside Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked. Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Opening and closing Emergency release Turn the key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens. Locking or unlocking separately Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage compartment lid is unlocked. Closing The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 Locking the luggage compartment lid 2 Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.
You can open the luggage compartment lid using the button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 30. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed. Panic mode > If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g.
Opening and closing Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 28. Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked. Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously.
Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 58. Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start immediately.< Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the ignition when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition switch, refer to page 58.
Opening and closing Windows Individually To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing them. Take the remote control out of the ignition when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Coupe: opening, closing > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long as you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.< At a glance After switching off the ignition Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, proceed as follows: 1.
Opening and closing After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute. 2. On both sides, use the screwdriver to press on the clip inside the opening.
> When opening a wet top, e.g. after driving in the rain, water may drip into the cargo bay. If necessary, remove items from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling. Opening and closing At temperatures below +14°F/-10°C, do not move the convertible top or damage may occur. Do not keep the convertible top in the top box for longer than one day if it is wet, otherwise the moisture may cause damage.
Opening and closing If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible top is moving, the procedure is interrupted. When operating the convertible top while driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the convertible top while driving in reverse gear, because your view to the rear is severely limited during the procedure. Do not operate the convertible top while driving in windy conditions.
1. Open the doors. 2. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward. 10. Turn the Allen wrench all the way to the left, arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame is locked to the windshield frame. The rear convertible top frame is automatically pressed down onto the convertible top box cover and is sealed tight under tension. The closing procedure must be fully completed, otherwise damage or injury may occur. Please contact your BMW center to have the cause of the malfunction eliminated.
Opening and closing Wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air currents in the passenger compartment at a low level when the convertible top is down and provides for an even more pleasant journey at higher speeds. 5. Position the free locking pins at the corresponding openings and let the spring tension lock the wind deflector in place. Installation 1. Remove the wind deflector from the protective cover and unfold it, arrows 1. 6. Fold up the top section of the wind deflector.
At a glance Adjustments Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off.
Adjustments accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.< Backrest Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 47, and on damaged safety belts on page 51.
Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lateral-support pads. To move the front seats forward or backward from outside or from one of the rear seats: with the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end 2 of the switch. Head restraints You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
Adjustments the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.< Front seats Height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down, arrow 2. Removing > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down. Removing 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 1. Pull it up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the head restraint completely.
1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward. 2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the seat has moved into the desired position. At a glance Seat with manual longitudinal adjustment Heated seats* Navigation 2. Push the seat forward. Previous position Push the seat backward and swing the backrest back. When pushing the seat into its rearmost position, make sure that no one is injured and that no objects are damaged.
Adjustments Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory. Storing Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last stored is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select the occasion on which the seat is reset to that position. > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked. > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. 1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 58. 2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions.
Switching off automatic call-up Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. Safety belts Damage to safety belts Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best possible personal protection.< If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt system, including any belt tensioners or childrestraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked.
Adjustments Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor* Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the driver's-side mirror, arrow 1. 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic curb monitor* 3 Folding mirrors in and out* The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use*. The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.< Programmable buttons on the steering wheel At a glance Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* These settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press the controller.
Adjustments lated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode on page 98 > "Mute on / off" To mute the audio sources > "Telephone list" To switch between any menu and telephone > "Next entertainment source" To change the audio source > "Display open / close" To open and close the screen 5. Select the desired function and press the controller. 6. Select a button, if appropriate, and press the controller. You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only in the rear in suitable child-restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buckled in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.
Transporting children safely 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child-restraint system. Convertible: rear seats The safety belt is locked. To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle 2. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way. LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
At a glance 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap of child-restraint system Controls Direction of travel Driving tips 1 Navigation If necessary, fold the head restraints upward before use. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint holders. Communications Entertainment 3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to the anchor. 4.
Driving Driving Ignition lock Start/stop button Insert the remote control into the ignition lock Pressing the start/stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off. Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on. Individual electrical consumers can operate. Convenient access* If the car is equipped with convenient access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock under special circumstances, refer to page 36.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started. Switching off the engine Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle. When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.< Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/ stop button. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4.
Driving Indicator lamp for Canadian models. the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.< Applying The lever locks in position automatically. Reverse gear Releasing Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome. Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 61.
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. > Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock. Sport program and manual operation M/S Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are locked. R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
Driving > When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode. 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever until the sleeve is inside out. > If you do not accelerate or shift gears using the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode. If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.< 3.
3 Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times. Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor* 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* You can activate or deactivate this function. 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sensitivity of the rain sensor The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. Normal wiper speed 5.
Driving Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumb wheel 5. Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.< Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash.
speed is increased or the vehicle is accelerated, except that in this case the speed decreases. Deactivating cruise control At a glance One lever for all functions Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. > When you depress the clutch of a manual transmission or shift to neutral 1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerating 2 Storing and maintaining speed or decelerating 3 Deactivating cruise control > When the vehicle travels faster or slower than the set speed for an extended period, e.
Everything under control Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock roads, for example, otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.< Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Computer Displays in the instrument cluster If the engine oil temperature is too high, a message appears on the Control Display. Fuel gauge Press the button in the turn indicator lever. Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gallons/ 53 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 200. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.
Everything under control To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Adjusting the units of measure on page 70. Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the right to call up "Navigation". 3.
Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all values to zero: 2. Press the controller again to confirm your selection. 1. Select "Set" and press the controller. Entering a distance manually 2. Select the desired menu item and press the controller. Driving tips Controls 1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the controller. At a glance 1. Select the respective menu item and press the controller. Navigation 2. Turn the controller to select the distance to your destination. 3.
Everything under control Settings and information Operating principle 1 2 Button for: 5 Checking engine oil level* 210 > Selecting display 6 Setting the time 74 > Setting values 7 Setting the date 75 Button for: 8 Viewing service requirement display 71 > Confirming selected display or set values Exiting displays > Calling up computer information 67 3 When the lights are on: instrument lighting brightness 94 4 Calling up Check Control 76 Units of measure You can set units of measure.
7. Select the desired measurement unit and press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. At a glance 2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE-INFO". 3. Press button 2. 4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual service items.
Everything under control Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 6 Rear brake pads 2 Service requirements 7 Brake fluid 3 Engine oil 4 Roadworthiness test* 5 Front brake pads The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first. Supplementary information You can have further information on the scope of maintenance displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 16.
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Status" and press the controller. 7. Select "State inspection" and press the controller. 9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. To exit from the menu: Select and press the controller. Symbols No service is currently required. The deadline for service or a legally mandated inspection is approaching.
Everything under control Clock 2. Press the controller to open the menu. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 28. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the 12h/24h format. 4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is selected and press the controller. 1.
9. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. 4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. The system accepts the new time. 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. Switching on the hour signal* 6. Press button 2. The system stores the new date. You will hear three tones just before each full hour. Via iDrive Select "Hour memo" and press the controller. The hour signal is activated. 1. Open the start menu. Setting the 12h/24h format 1.
Everything under control 8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting is highlighted. 9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the date is stored. Setting the date format 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Select "Time / Date" and press the controller. 5. Select "Date" and press the controller. indicates that Check Control messages have been stored.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages. 4. Press button 2. The display again shows the outside temperature and the time. At a glance Hiding Check Control messages Viewing more information later 3. Select "Info sources" and press the controller. They are marked with the symbol shown here. Other Check Control messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but are kept in memory. They are marked with the symbol shown here. Viewing stored Check Control messages 4.
Everything under control 6. Select a text message and press the controller. Applying your current speed as limit Select "Select current speed" and press the controller. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Activating the limit Select "On" and press the controller. Limit is activated. Stopwatch To exit the display: Select and press the controller. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation".
Altering settings 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected and press the controller. The language of the Control Display can be set. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Display settings" and press the controller. Driving tips iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. Four ultrasonic sensors in the bumper measure the distance. These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/ 2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx.
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. At a glance until "PDC" is selected and press the controller. System limitations Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are provided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Deactivating DSC > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads > When rocking a stuck vehicle free or starting off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains Activating DTC Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indicator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. At a glance assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.< Flat Tire Monitor FTM* Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the correct tire inflation pressure.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If the car is not equipped with RunFlat Tires, refer to page 207, the standard equipment by design, do not continue driving.
The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. "TPM active" appears on the Control Display. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "TPM" is selected and press the controller. One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure in the indicated tire.
Technology for driving comfort and safety rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automatically. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again. If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures, all tires on the Control Display are displayed in yellow. The message "Tire low!" is shown.< Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red.
Active steering* Malfunction The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Coupe: head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests 4 Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best possible personal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front passenger are not activated. Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats required by the NHTSA at the time of vehicle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.
Technology for driving comfort and safety As a supplementary system to the reinforced windshield frame, the rollover protection system ensures that the necessary headroom is maintained for all vehicle occupants. Always keep the area of movement of the rollover protection system clear. In minor accidents, you are protected by the fastened safety belt and, depending on accident severity, by the safety belt tensioner and multi-phase airbag retention system.
Parking lamps and daytime running lamps 2 Low beams, welcome lamps* 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lamps*, welcome lamps*, Adaptive Head Light* The low beams remain switched on independent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps*.< Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Lamps 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller. until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the controller. 6. Select "Welcome light" and press the controller. The welcome lamps are switched on. 7. Turn the controller to select the corresponding duration. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
High beams/roadside parking lamps The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. In tight curves at speeds up to 40 mph/70 km/h, e.g.
Lamps Fog lamps* To switch on/off, press the button. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps are switched off while you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps.
At a glance Controls Reading lamps 95 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
Climate Climate 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 10 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode 2 Air to the upper body area: Draft-free ventilation 99 11 Temperature adjustment, right-hand side of passenger compartment 3 Air to the footwell 12 Residual heat 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Temperature adjustment, left-hand side of passenger compartment 13 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 6 Maximum cooling 15 Rear window defroster 7 AUTO
Comfortable interior climate Controls The AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfortable for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings. Fine adjustments to manual air distribution You can set the rate of incoming airflow for manual air distribution. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button.
Climate AUTO program The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window condensation. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. Intensity of the AUTO program Press the AUTO button repeatedly to set the intensity of the AUTO program.
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger compartment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child. The function can be switched on when the following conditions are met: The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. Rear window defroster The defroster is switched off automatically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Climate Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance. 5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press the controller. Parked car ventilation* The concept The parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the passenger compartment and lowers its temperature, if necessary.
At a glance 6. Turn the controller to set the hours. 7. Press the controller to select the minutes setting. 8. Turn the controller to set the minutes. Activating switch-on times Driving tips Controls Move the controller to the left or right to select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and press the controller. Navigation The switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control display lights up. The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes when the system has switched on.
Practical interior accessories Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.< Programming The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting systems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters.
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions: Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person.< Press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx.
Practical interior accessories Digital compass* > Press briefly: switch display on/off > 3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone > 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass > 9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand steering > 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language Setting compass zones 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving.
Glove compartment The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: Opening > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > Not all compass directions are shown. Procedure Navigation Closing Fold cover up. Setting right-hand/left-hand steering Locking Your digital compass is factory-set to righthand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle. To lock the glove compartment, use the integrated key of the remote control, refer to page 28.
Practical interior accessories Center armrest e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.< Storage compartment The center armrest between the front seats contains a credit card holder and, depending on the equipment version, a compartment or a snap-in adapter*. Cup holders Use lightweight and shatterproof containers and do not transport hot beverages, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident.
Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damaging the socket by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size. Cigarette lighter socket* Navigation To access the socket: Open the ashtray at the front and pull out the lighter to use the socket.
Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay Opening 1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding lever in the cargo bay. 2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint. When the convertible top is closed you can enlarge the cargo bay: To do so, fold the cargo bay partition upward.
Loading 1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat backrest. 2. Press the button, reach into the recess and fold down the cover. To stabilize the cover in the folded-down position, place the center panel underneath it. At a glance After loading, secure the ski bag and its contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose. Secure the ski bag in the manner described, otherwise it could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.
Practical interior accessories Convertible: through-loading opening with integrated transport bag* The transport bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards. With the transport bag you can stow skis up to a length of 6 ft 7 in/2.0 m. When skis of 6 ft 7 in/ 2.0 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design. When using the transport bag, it is not permissible to transport passengers in the rear seats.
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Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed an engine speed of 4500 rpm or a road speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a stop in the highest applicable gear. On a downhill slope, take your foot off the accelerator and coast in a suitable gear. The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting. Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestions. You achieve fuel savings even if standing time is as short as approx. 4 seconds.
Things to remember when driving The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tires, refer also to Minimum tread depth on page 206. Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo bay, as this could result in damage to the vehicle.< 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs.
Things to remember when driving Convertible weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 233, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants.
At a glance Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. Controls Rear-mounted luggage rack* Driving tips A rear-mounted luggage rack is available as a special accessory for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions.
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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. Online Edition for Part no.
Starting the navigation system Starting the navigation system* Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navigation DVD. You can obtain the latest version at your BMW center. Inserting navigation DVD Use the lower drive for navigation DVDs. 1. Insert the navigation DVD with the labeled side up. The navigation DVD is pulled in automatically. 2.
> Entering a destination manually, see below 2. Move the controller to the right to call up "Navigation". > Selecting destination using information, refer to page 129 > Selecting destination from a list, refer to Destination list, page 130 > Selecting destination from address book, refer to page 131 > Selecting home address, refer to page 133 You can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 21.
Destination entry 1. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. "New destination" is selected. 2. Press the controller. 3. Select "Enter address" and press the controller. Selecting country 1. Select "State / Province" or the country displayed and press the controller. The list of available countries appears on the display. 2. Select the country of destination and press the controller.
1. Select "Town / City" and press the controller. 2. Enter the zip code: Select the desired digits and press the controller. > To delete individual numbers or letters: Move the controller towards the right to select , and press the controller. > To delete all numbers or letters: Move the controller toward the right to select , and press the controller for a longer period. 3. Select the zip code and press the controller. The corresponding destination is displayed. 4.
Destination entry Entering street and intersection 1. Select "Street" or the street displayed and press the controller. 2. Turn the controller to the right until you see a request to enter a street in the country, then press the controller. 2. Enter the street. The street is entered in the same manner as the town or city. 3. Switch to the second field from the top and enter the street. The intersection is entered in the same way as the street.
1. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 2. {Enter address} The system suggests a location. 2. Select location: > To select highlighted town/city: {Yes} > To select other town/city: {No} > To select an entry, e.g. {Entry 3} Selecting country 1. Wait for the system to ask for the country of destination. 2. Say the name of the destination country. Say the name of the destination country in the language of the voice command system.
Destination entry 1. Wait for the system to ask for the town/city of destination. 2. Say the name of the destination town/ city. The system can suggest up to 6 destinations that fit your entries. Starting destination guidance {Start guidance} Destination guidance starts immediately. Storing destinations Destinations are added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book. {Add to destination list} or {Add to address book} Map-guided destination selection The system suggests a location. 3.
> With the destination guidance deactivated, around the last destination entered > "Start route guidance" starts destination guidance. > "Show current position" places your current position at the center of the map. > "Show destination position" places the current destination at the center of the map. > "Return to map" changes back to the "Input map". Exit the menu. Driving tips > At a glance > During destination guidance, around the current destination 6.
Destination entry 3. Select location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination" Select the controller. symbol and press the > To establish a telephone connection: Select the symbol and press the controller. > To display additional destinations: Select the symbol and press the controller. > To start a new search: Select the symbol and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. 4. Press the controller. Symbols in the map display 5.
2. The selected destination can be edited: > To display information on the destination: Select "Information on destination". > To delete all entries: Select "Delete list". The destination guidance is switched off. This symbol identifies the current destination during destination guidance. 3. Press the controller. To show other destinations in the destination list: Turn the controller. Address book Transferring destination for destination guidance Navigation > To change an entry: Select "Edit".
Destination entry 1. Select "Address book" and press the controller. 2. Select "New address" and press the controller. ation, refer to Entering a destination manually, page 123. 4. Select "Store in address book" and press the controller. You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the area covered by the navigation DVD. In this case, you must enter a name. Selecting destinations from address book 3. Select "Enter address" and press the controller. 1.
4. Change entry. For operation, refer to Entering a destination manually, page 123. 6. Select "Delete address book" and press the controller. At a glance until "Delete data" is selected and press the controller. 1. Select "Address book" and press the controller. Home address You can store your current position or the current destination as the home address in the address book. This entry occupies the second position in the address book. 2. Select the entry and press the controller.
Destination entry Using home address as destination 1. Select "Home address" and press the controller. The various criteria are shown on the Control Display. 3. Select a route criterion for the route: 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the controller. > "With highways" Highways and major traffic arteries are given priority. Changing home address > "Avoid highways" Highways are avoided as far as possible. 1. Select "Home address" and press the controller. 2.
At a glance 1. Select the symbol for the route criterion and press the controller. 2. Select a route criterion and press the controller. Controls If the "Avoid highways", "Avoid tollroads" or "Avoid ferries" route criteria are selected, route calculation may take considerably longer.< Word-matching principle Driving tips The system's word-matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of towns or streets.
Destination guidance Destination guidance Starting destination guidance Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. 2. Select the destination from the destination list and press the controller or enter a new destination, refer to page 123. change of direction by means of spoken instructions and the display of the direction arrows.
If you did not reach the destination before the end of the last journey, the following question will appear in the display at the start of the next journey: "Continue guidance to destination?". The arrow display is shown. At a glance "Arrow display" is selected and press the controller. 1 Switching voice instructions on/off 2 Starting/stopping destination guidance You can have the route during destination guidance displayed in various ways.
Destination guidance 1 Street name for change of direction 1 Switching voice instructions on/off 2 Distance to change of direction 2 Starting/stopping destination guidance 3 Change of direction 3 Map-guided destination selection 4 Displaying the menu in which the information last selected can be shown/hidden, refer to Selecting destination using information, page 129 5 Changing map display To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Turn the controller to adjust the scale. Displaying towns/cities and streets along the route You can have the roads and towns along the route displayed during destination guidance. The distances remaining to be traveled within each section of the route are also displayed. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the controller.
Destination guidance Destination guidance through voice instructions until "Languages" is selected and press the controller. Switching voice instructions on/off 6. Select "Navigation voice instructions" and press the controller. Voice instructions can be switched on or off during the destination guidance in the arrow or map display: Select the symbol and press the controller. To switch the voice instructions on/off at any time: 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2.
2. Turn the button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume. To exit from the menu without changing the route: Select the arrow and press the controller. At a glance 1. Have the last voice instruction repeated, if necessary. During destination guidance, you can revise the navigation system's route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the number of miles/kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route. 1.
Destination guidance 4. Turn the controller until "Traffic Info settings" is selected and press the controller. 5. Select "Traffic Info" and press the controller. The traffic information can be received and displayed. "AUTO": automatic selection of the Traffic Info station with the best reception. Depending on the station, either the station name, frequency, local number or other information is displayed.
The highlighting of the stretch corresponding to the traffic report and the icons for the type of event as described below are displayed and hidden. This depends on the selected scale. There are several traffic events. Switch to a smaller map scale to show more detail. Displaying detailed traffic information Traffic light failure Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller.
Destination guidance Lane closure Delay Police checkpoint Select "Detour" and press the controller. The navigation system calculates a new route avoiding the congestion. This information is displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Display.
At a glance Controls The current position of your BMW is displayed. Driving tips If the navigation system is unable to identify a town or city, your current map coordinates will appear. To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. 145 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation You can also have the current position displayed on a map, refer to page 138.
What to do if … What to do if … What to do if … > a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruction to insert the DVD appears on the Control Display? The navigation DVD may not be the correct DVD for the navigation system. This information is indicated on the DVD label.
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Entertainment Operation of the radio, CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no.
On/off and settings On/off and settings The following audio sources have shared controls and setting options: Operation via iDrive > Radio 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. > CD player > CD changer* iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 2. Move the controller backwards to call up "Entertainment".
Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired volume is obtained. Treble and bass 1. Select "Treble / Bass" and press the controller. You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11. Controls With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. At a glance Adjusting volume 2. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Treble" or "Bass". Changing tone settings 1. Press the button.
On/off and settings 1. Select "Speed volume" and press the controller. Individual High-End Audio System* You can choose between stereo and multichannel playback, surround. 1. Select "Surround Settings" and press the controller. 2. Select "Stereo" or "Surround". 2. Turn the controller: The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed. HiFi System Professional* You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges.
At a glance 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Select "Audio" and press the controller. Driving tips Controls 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Reset" is selected and press the controller. 153 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 6.
Radio Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands. Changing stations Listening to the radio Turn the controller. Buttons on the CD player Press the button if the sound output is switched off. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to call up "Entertainment". 3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "FM" or "AM".
To stop scanning, press the button again. 1. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Selecting the frequency manually 2. Choose a selection criterion and press the controller. With "Manual" you can select stations that can be received in addition to those displayed. At a glance To change the selection criterion: 2. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. The stations on the current waveband are automatically sampled in succession. 1.
Radio 5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. 5. Select "Store" and press the controller. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the stations are displayed. 6. Turn the controller until the desired memory location is selected. Storing stations "Presets" is displayed. 7. Press the controller. The station is stored. Via iDrive 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the controller. 2. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top.
Many stations transmit analog and digital signals. You can receive these stations digitally for improved sound quality. A digital radio network must be available to be able to receive digital stations. Radio Data System RDS On the FM waveband, additional information is broadcast via RDS. If the reception conditions are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. Where reception is poor or in the event of interference, it may take some time before the station names will appear in the display.
Radio Some stations do not transmit the digital and analog signals simultaneously. If you are in an area in which digital reception of the selected station is not possible continuously, reception will alternate between analog and digital. This can cause repetitions or interruptions. In this case it may be preferable to switch off digital reception. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the controller. Selecting the programs of a digital station* Some stations broadcast several programs on a single frequency.
At a glance 1. Select the station and press the controller. Controls 2. Select "Details" and press the controller. Navigation Driving tips The information is displayed. 159 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment When you change to another digitally received station, any additional information is displayed after a brief interruption.
Satellite radio Satellite radio* You can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality. The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channels of your choice, you must have the corresponding packages enabled. With this new technology, signal losses can occur from time to time and result in audio interruptions.< Enabling or disabling channels Enabling 1. Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller.
4. If "Categories" has been selected: Select the desired category and press the controller. The channels of this category are displayed. 5. Select a channel marked with this symbol. 2. Select a menu item: Navigation > "Presets": Up to twelve channels you stored previously. > "All channels": All channels are displayed. > "Categories": All channels, sorted by category, e.g. news, jazz. 6. Press the controller. Other menu items are displayed. 7. Select "Play" and press the controller. 3.
Satellite radio Changing channels with buttons on CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction. The system switches to the next enabled channel. Notes 1 Artist 2 Track When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received, a message appears on the Control Display. Storing a channel 1. Select the desired channel. 2. Press the controller. Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Store" and press the controller. Under some circumstances, e.g.
3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "CD" and press the controller. Starting the CD player 4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. On cars with a CD changer, select "CD" and press the controller to start the CD player. The upper drive is for audio CDs. Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up. The CD is pulled in automatically. Playback starts automatically if the sound output is on.
CD player and CD changer 3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "CD" and press the controller. Via iDrive 4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Select the desired CD and press the controller. Turn the controller to select a track. Compressed audio files* 1. Select a directory, if necessary, and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the next CD is selected and played.
If the car is equipped with two CD drives, you can save specific tracks on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 21. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller. Stop sampling: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Scan" and press the controller. Track sampling is interrupted and the selected track is played on. Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the controller. 2. Select the desired menu item: The information is shown for the current track.
CD player and CD changer Repeating tracks 1. Select "Set" and press the controller. Other menu items are displayed. Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the controller. 2. Select the desired menu item: > To repeat the selected track, select "Repeat track" and press the controller. > To repeat all the tracks in the current directory, select "Repeat directory" and press the controller. 2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller. Stop repeating: 1. Press the controller. 2.
At a glance 1. Select the current track and press the controller. 2. Select the desired menu item: > To play all the tracks in the current directory in random order, select "Random directory" and press the controller. 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Random directory" or "Random all" and press the controller. 2. Press the button, arrow 2. The CD magazine is ejected.
CD player and CD changer Inserting the CD magazine Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs/ DVDs, one of the following factors may be the cause. Self-recorded CDs/DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with selfrecorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent data-creation or recording processes, or poor quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank. Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direction of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2.
until "AUX" is selected and press the controller. Connecting 4. Select "AUX IN" and press the controller. 5. Adjust volume and tone, if necessary. Driving tips Controls You can connect an external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can adjust the tone using iDrive. At a glance AUX-In port Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/3.
USB-audio interface USB-audio interface* You can connect audio devices, e.g. an iPod or a USB device (MP3 player, USB stick) to the USB-audio interface. They can be operated via iDrive. The iPod's menu structure is supported by the USB-audio interface. Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format can be played. To connect the device, use the included flexible adapter cable to protect the USB interface and your USB device against physical damage.
At a glance 1. Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or "Artists", and press the controller. Controls 3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "AUX" is selected and press the controller. 4. Select "USB" or the name of the audio device and press the controller. Displaying information about the track Any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. Driving tips 2.
USB-audio interface Repeating tracks 1. Select the current track and press the controller. 2. Select "Repeat track" and press the controller. audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.< Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the files may not play back correctly in every case.
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Telephoning Telephoning* The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel or via voice commands. Once a mobile phone has been paired with your vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon as it is inside the vehicle while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
endangering the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.< It may not be possible to establish a telephone connection using the mobile phone while a connection is being established to BMW Assist or while a call to BMW Assist is already in progress. If this happens, you must unpair the mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to place a call with the mobile phone.
Telephoning 7. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top, select "Phone" and press the controller. Preparation via the mobile phone 10. Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending on the model. Please refer to your mobile phone's operating instructions, e.g. under the topics of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Linking or Pairing. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle also appears on the mobile phone display. 11.
Controls If not all phone book entries are displayed: > Transfer all phone book entries from the SIM card to the mobile phone, if necessary. Up to four mobile phones can be paired, one after the other. If a fifth mobile phone is paired, the pairing data for the mobile phone whose pairing data was first stored on the vehicle is deleted. 2. Repeat steps 9 to 14. If pairing fails again, contact BMW Customer Relations. To call BMW Customer Relations: Select "Help" and press the controller.
Telephoning time, the mobile phone at the top of the list can be operated via the vehicle. Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle You can change the order of the mobile phones on the list. As long as a mobile phone from this list is selected, you cannot operate the mobile phones via the vehicle. Should you no longer wish to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle, you can delete the mobile phone's pairing data. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Switch off the mobile phone. 1.
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and your mobile phone: 1. Press the menu. button to call up the start 2. Press the controller to open the menu. At a glance Controls The use of Bluetooth technology is not permitted in all countries. Observe all applicable local regulations. Temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and the mobile phone, if necessary.
Telephoning > Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from the list of accepted calls 1. Press the menu. button to call up the start > Ending a call When the ignition and radio readiness are switched off, e.g. after taking the remote control out of the ignition switch, you can continue an ongoing call via the hands-free system for no more than 25 minutes. Voice quality If the person you are talking to is having difficulties understanding you, this may be due to excessive background noise.
Via programmable memory keys Dialing phone numbers You can store phone numbers on the programmable memory keys to call these numbers directly, refer to page 21. 1. Select "Phone" and press the controller. At a glance Calling Ending a call button on the steering wheel. Alternatively: Driving tips 1. Select the phone number and press the controller. To delete the last digit: Move the controller towards the right to select the arrow and press the controller. 4.
Telephoning book, consisting of names and phone numbers, are sorted alphabetically. 4. Select the desired entry and press the controller. > "Top 8" The eight numbers dialed most frequently from the "A - Z" phone book are automatically stored in the Top 8 list. > "Redial" The last eight phone numbers you have dialed are automatically stored. The last number dialed is at the top of the list. > "Missed calls" The phone numbers of the last eight rejected calls are stored.
Deleting the entire list 2. Select a list and press the controller: 1. Select an entry from the list and press the controller. > "Top 8" > "Redial" > "Missed calls" 2. Select "Delete all numbers" and press the controller. At a glance 1. Select "Phone" and press the controller.
Telephoning 3. Select "BMW Contact" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Contact Numbers" and press the controller. 1. Establish connection. 2. Move the controller backwards until the bottom field is selected. 3. Select the desired touch-tone character and press the controller. Each selection is transmitted immediately and is confirmed by a tone, depending on the type of mobile phone you are using. 5.
If you are making a call via the hands-free system, it may be possible to continue the call via the mobile phone, depending on your mobile phone model. Refer to the display on your mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's operating instructions. Alternatively, you can deactivate the Bluetooth link. Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using, it may occur that calls are switched from the hands-free system to the mobile phone if reception of the wireless network is poor.
Telephoning Example: dialing phone numbers Start the dialog: Press the button on the steering wheel. Command Voice control response {Dial number} {{Please say the number}} e.g. {123 456 7890} Depending on your equipment version: {{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or {{123 456 7890.
Important for voice commands For voice commands, bear in mind the following: > Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking. Inserting/removing snap-in adapter 1. Press area 1 around the button and take off the cover*. 2. Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages. Inserting mobile phone 1. If applicable, remove the protective cap from the mobile phone's antenna connector so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap-in adapter. 2.
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Requirements You can use BMW Assist when the following requirements are met: > The installed BMW Assist system is logged on to a mobile phone network. This network must be capable of transmitting the services. > Customer Relations: For all information related to your vehicle you can be connected with BMW Customer Relations.
BMW Assist You can also access the BMW Assist Concierge service via the Internet. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Characteristics of the offered services The following characteristics apply to the services: > The services offered are country-specific. > Voice contact is established or data are transferred, depending on the equipment and the country. In some countries, it is possible to do both.
Automatic service notification* 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Info sources" and press the controller. Manual service notification You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's service status to your BMW center when you wish to arrange a service appointment. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller forwards to select "Communication". 4. Select "Service Info" and press the controller. 3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field.
BMW Assist 6. Select "Start service" and press the controller. Concierge service* Contacting BMW Customer Relations When you call the BMW Assist Concierge, you can obtain information about, e.g., current events, gas stations or hotels, as well as receive the corresponding telephone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist Concierge service. For all information related to your vehicle you can call BMW Customer Relations.
2. Select a menu item: > Press "Call" to make a telephone call. A prerequisite for this is that your Bluetooth mobile phone has been paired with the vehicle. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Enabled services" is selected and press the controller. The currently available BMW Assist services are displayed. 6. If necessary, select "Options" and press the controller.
BMW Assist 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until "BMW Service settings" is selected and press the controller. Requirements > Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current location. Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky. > Leave vehicle ignition switched on during the activation process. Activating 1.
At a glance 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. Controls until "Enabled services" is selected and press the controller. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Profile" is selected and press the controller. Activation takes a few minutes. Progress status is displayed on the Control Display. If you open another menu, the activation process continues in the background.
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Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and roadside assistance. Online Edition for Part no.
Refueling Refueling Always switch off the engine before refueling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed.< 1. Remove the cover from the right-hand sidewall of the cargo bay. Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.< Fuel filler door Opening 2.
At a glance catalytic converter. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be damaged.< Controls Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI.
Wheels and tires 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 depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure. Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips.
At a glance Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max.
Wheels and tires Convertible: tire 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 speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C Speed code letter The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Wheels and tires heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall. Run-Flat Tires comprise a conditionally selfsupporting tire and a special rim. The reinforcement in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can continue to be used subject to certain restrictions, even if depressurized. For information on continuing to drive with a flat tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page 84.
Wheels and tires Recommended tire brands Swapping wheels between axles BMW advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles, even if all tires have the same size, as this could impair driving characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes, swapping wheels between the axles is not permissible. Snow chains* Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire.
At a glance Under the hood Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage. Hood Releasing Communications Entertainment Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear, otherwise injuries may result. If you see any signs while driving your vehicle that the hood is not completely closed, stop at once and close it securely.< Driving tips Controls Closing Navigation Do not work on the car unless you possess the necessary technical knowledge.
Under the hood Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 213 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 223 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp cleaning system and window washer system, refer to page 64 4 Fluid filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil, page 212 Engine oil Display in the instrument cluster The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
1. Press the button. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. Oil level is being checked. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move. 3 Oil level down to minimum: Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to Adding engine oil on page 212. 4 Oil level is too high. 4. Select "Service" and press the controller. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field.
Under the hood Possible messages Oil change > "Engine oil level O.K." Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. > "No measurement available: Updating engine oil level measurement..." The engine oil level is measured. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running, and about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
At a glance Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns.< Controls Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives. Driving tips Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result. Because additives are harmful to your health, it is important to follow the instructions on the containers.
Maintenance Maintenance BMW Maintenance System Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores servicerequirement information in the remote control while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advisor can read out this data from the remote control unit, and propose an optimized maintenance approach. Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used.
signed a service contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services. At a glance Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD Important information on the care and maintenance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Driving tips Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket.
Replacing components Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored beneath the floor panel in the cargo bay. Wiper blades When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the consumer in question, otherwise short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.
1. Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see arrow, and fold to the side. 4. Reattach the bulb holder with the notch at the top. 5. Fold the holding bracket back up and let it snap into place. At a glance Removing the headlamp cover 6. Attach the headlamp cover. 5 watt bulb, W5W Be careful when attaching the headlamp cover and ensure that both wire brackets are securely in place, otherwise leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system.< Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order.
Replacing components 4. Attach the connector, insert the bulb and turn it all the way in the opposite direction. 5. Attach the headlamp cover. Corner-illuminating lamps H3 bulb, 55 watts The figure shows the right-hand headlamp. 1. Remove the top headlamp cover, using the screwdriver to push the detents to one side. 1. Turn the respective wheel inwards. 2. Using a coin, turn both locks of the cover all the way to the left, arrow 1, and remove the cover. 3.
4 Roadside parking lamp and tail lamp LED 5 Reflector 6 Turn signal 7 Backup lamp 8 Brake Force Display lamp Inner brake lamp, turn signal, backup lamp and Brake Force Display lamp At a glance Lateral reflector Controls 3 Replacing tail lamps Outer brake lamp 4. Backup lamp: pull the bulb out of the socket and replace it. The figure shows the right side of the vehicle. 5. Attach the bulb holder and let it snap into place. 1. Remove the cover from the panel of the cargo bay. 2.
Replacing components For information on continuing to drive with a damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page 84. The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to Run-Flat Tires, page 207. When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.
At a glance Controls In glove compartment Accessing the fuse box: Driving tips 1. Open the glove compartment. 2. Remove the damper, arrow 1, from the lower holder by applying forward pressure. 3. Disengage the glove compartment by pressing on both tabs, arrow 2, and fold it down. Navigation Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box. Information on fuse assignment can be found next to the distributor box. 221 Online Edition for Part no.
Giving and receiving assistance Giving and receiving assistance Emergency Request* Conditions for an Emergency Request: > Full preparation package mobile phone: This equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mobile phone is paired with the vehicle. > BMW Assist is activated. Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 196. > Radio readiness is on. > The BMW Assist system is logged on to a mobile phone network. > The Emergency Request system is operable.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle. 3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles. Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent sparking at the battery, which could cause injury.< Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the battery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine compartment overview on page 210. The cap is marked with +. 1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting connection up to remove.
Giving and receiving assistance 4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed.< Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Selector lever in position N. Changing the selector lever position, refer to page 61. Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/ 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.< Towing methods Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. In some countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Giving and receiving assistance 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning flashers. 6. Have the vehicle checked. 226 Online Edition for Part no.
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Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Online Edition for Part no.
Technical data Technical data Engine data Displacement 128i 135i cu in/cmμ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 6 6 hp 230 300 Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 rpm 2,750 1,400 - 5,000 230 Online Edition for Part no.
At a glance Dimensions Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Coupe 231 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 35 ft 1 in/10.7 m.
Technical data Convertible All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 35 ft 1 in/10.7 m. 232 Online Edition for Part no.
Coupe 128i 135i At a glance Weights 3,329/1,510 3,384/1,535 > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,211/1,910 4,266/1,935 Approved gross weight Load lbs/kg 882/400 882/400 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,028/920 2,116/960 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg Approved roof load capacity Cargo bay capacity 2,249/1,020 2,249/1,020 lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 cu ft/liters 13.1/370 13.
Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system including headlamp washers Fuel grade: page 201 For more details: page 64 US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 234 Online Edition for Part no.
Controls item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice command system. To open phone 183 {Phone} To dial phone number 183 {Dial number} To display phone book 183 {A to Z} To select from phone book 183 {Call ...
Short commands for the voice command system Function Command To display route criteria 134 {Route preference} To switch on voice instructions 140 {Navigation info on} To switch off voice instructions 140 {Navigation info off} To repeat voice instructions 140 {Repeat navigation info} To show arrow display 137 {Arrow display} To display map 138 {Map}, {Map facing north}, {Map direction of travel} or {Perspective} To open route 125, 141 {Route menu} To open "New route" 141 {New route} To cha
To select preset radio station 156 {Preset ...} e.g. {Preset 1} {SAT radio menu} To switch on satellite radio 161 {SAT radio} To open "Presets" of the satellite radio 162 {SAT radio presets} Driving tips {AM Autostore} To open "Categories" of the satellite radio 161 {SAT radio categories} To open CD player 163 {CD menu} To switch on CD player 163 {CD} To open CD changer 163 {CD changer menu} To switch on CD changer 163 {CD changer} To select a CD in the CD changer 163 {CD 1...
Short commands for the voice command system Function Command To open "Service requirements" 72 {Service requirements} To open "Service" 71 {Service} To display "Check Control messages" 77 {Check Control messages} To set brightness of Control Display 79 {Brightness} To open "Units" 70 {Units} To open "Language" 79, 140 {Languages} To open "Time" 74 {Time} To open "Date" 75 {Date} To open "PDC" 80 {PDC} To open "FTM" 83 {FTM} 238 Online Edition for Part no.
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Everything from A-Z Everything from A-Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions and refers you to the page where these texts can be found.
C California Proposition 65 warning 6 "Call" 184, 195 Call – accepting 182 – displaying accepted 184 – ending 183 – missed 184 – starting 183 Calling – from phone book 183 – from Top 8 list 184 – redialing 184 Can holders, refer to Cup holders 106 Capacities 234 Capacity of the cargo bay 233 Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 220 Car care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure 241 Online Edition for Part no.
Everything from A-Z Car-care products, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure "Car Data" 68 Care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo, securing 118 Cargo bay – capacity 233 – convenient access 37 – enlarging, refer to Throughloading system 108 – lamp, refer to Interior lamps 94 – lid, refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 – opening from outside 33 Cargo bay lid, refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 Cargo bay net, refer to Securing cargo 118 Cargo loading – securing cargo 118 – stowing cargo 117
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 94 Data – dimensions 231 – sizes 231 243 Online Edition for Part no.
Everything from A-Z Destination for navigation – destination list 130 – entry 123 – home address 133 – manual entry 123, 127 – selecting from address book 132 – selecting using information 129 – selecting via language 127 – selecting via map 128 – storing 131 Destination guidance 136 – canceling voice instructions 54 – changing specified route 134 – displaying route 137 – distance and arrival 136 – starting 136 – terminating/continuing 136 – voice instructions 140 – volume of voice instructions 140 Destina
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Everything from A-Z G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 102 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 200 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 67 Gear change – with automatic transmission 61 – with manual transmission 60 Gear display, with automatic transmission 60 Gearshift lever – automatic transmission with Steptronic 61 – manual transmission 60 General driving notes 115 Glass roof, electric 39 – closing after electrical malfunction 40 – convenient operation 32 – opening, closing
Jacking points 220 Jets, refer to Air vents 96 Joystick, refer to iDrive 16 Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 223 Lamps – Adaptive Head Light 93 – instrument lighting 94 – interior lighting 94 Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ low beams 91 Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 216 "Language / Units" 70, 79 "Language / Units" in navigation 138, 140 "Languages" 79 "Languages" in navigation 138, 140 Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 118 Last destinations, refer to Destination list 130 "Last seat pos.
Everything from A-Z Maintenance, refer to – BMW Maintenance System 214 – Service booklet Maintenance system 214 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 76 "Manual" on the radio 155 Manual operation – door lock 32 – fuel filler door 200 – glass roof 40 – luggage compartment lid 33 – transmission lock, automatic transmission 62 Manual operation with automatic transmission 61 Manual transmission 60 Map – changing scale 139 – destination entry 128 "Map direction of travel" 138 "Map facing north" 138 Maxim
At a glance Controls Driving tips Navigation Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 80 Park Distance Control PDC 80 "Parked car operation" 100 "Parked car ventilation" 100 Parked car ventilation 100 – activating switch-on time 101 – preselecting switch-on times 100 – switching on and off directly 100 Parking – vehicle 59 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 80 Parking brake 59 – indicator lamp 60 Parking lamps/low beams 91 – replacing bulbs 217 Parts and accessories, refer to The individ
Everything from A-Z R Radio – autostore 155 – controls 150 – High Definition Radio 157 – listening to stations 154 – sampling stations 155 – satellite radio 160 – selecting a waveband 150, 154 – selecting the frequency manually 155 – station search 155 – stations with best reception 155 – storing stations 156 – switching on/off 150 – tone control 151 – volume 151 Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 58 Radio readiness 58 – switched off 58 – switched on 58 Rain sensor 63 "Random", refer to Random play 1
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Everything from A-Z Song search, refer to Playing a track 165 Sound, adjusting during audio playback, refer to Tone control 151 Sound output for entertainment on/off 150 Spare fuses, 220 Spare fuses, refer to Fuses 220 Speaking, refer to Voice instructions from navigation system 140 Special oils, refer to Specified engine oils 212 Specified engine oils 212 Speed – for winter tires 208 Speed-dependent volume control 151 Speed display, refer to Speedometer 12 Speed limit 78 Speed limit warning, refer to Spee
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Everything from A-Z Trunk lid, refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 231 Turn signal – indicator lamp 12 Turn signal indicators – replacing bulbs 218 Turn signals 62 – triple turn signal 63 Tying down loads, refer to Cargo loading 118 U Underbody protection, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQR 205 "Units" 70 Units of measure – average fuel consumption 70 – temperature 70 Universal garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal r
At a glance Driving tips Controls Windshield washer system 63 – washer fluid 64 – washer nozzles 64 Windshield wiper blades, changing 216 Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper system 63 Winter tires 208 – setting speed limit 78 – storage 208 Wiper blade replacement 216 Wiper system 63 "With highways" in navigation 134 Word-matching principle for navigation 135 Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 216 Navigation X 255 Online Edition for Part no.
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