BMW 128i Convertible (2009) manuel d'utilisation

The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

128i 135i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and than k you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read th is Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have [...]

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Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic- ular topic or item is by using the index beginning on page 152 . Using this Owner's Manua l 4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects At a gla nce 10 Cockpit Controls 18 Opening and closing 35 Adjustments 44 Transporting children safely 47 D[...]

Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual W e h a v e t r i e d t o m a k e a ll the infor mation in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in th e first chapter. Should [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 5 The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire arra y of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind th at the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipm[...]

Notes 6 to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electric al system or affect the validity of the BMW Limi ted Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. < Maintenance, replacement, or re pair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performe d by any automotive repair establishment or i[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 7 For Canadian customers Canadian customers who w ish 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, o r contact Transport Canada[...]

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At a glance This overvie w of buttons , switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW[...]

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel : controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 28 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 28 3 Opening and closing front windows 27 4 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 41 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 41 6 Parking lamps 74 Low beams 74 Auto[...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 11 7 Fog lamps * 77 8 Turn signals 51 High beams, headlamp flasher 76 Roadside parking lamps * 76 Computer 57 Settings and information about the vehicle 59 Settings and information about the vehicle 59 Instrument lighting 77 9 Instrument cluster 12 10 Windshield wipers 52 Rain sensor * 53 11 Swit[...]

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 135i: with fuel gauge 2 Indicator lamps for turn signa ls 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 56 5 Fuel gauge 57 135i: engine oil temperature 57 6 Display for > Clock 56 > Outside temperature 56 > Indicator and warning lamps 62 7 Display for > Position of automatic transmission * 49 [...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamp s in the display area can light up in a variety of co mbinations and col- ors. Some lamps are checked fo r proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. What to do in cas[...]

Cockpit 14 Around the center consol e: controls and displa ys Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 15 1 Coupe: microphone for telephone * in hands-free mode Convertible: microphone on steering col- umn 2 Reading lamps * 78 3 Coupe: glass roof, electric * 29 4 Interior lamps 77 5 Passenger airbag status lamp 72 6 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 65 7 Hazard warning flashers 8 Central locking system[...]

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Controls This chapter is intend ed to provide you with information for complete control of yo ur vehicle. All features and a ccessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Opening and closing 18 Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automati cally recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with conveni[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 19 > Settings for the display in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 60 > Date format, refer to page 60 > Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 60 > Light settings: > Pathway l[...]

Opening and closing 20 3. Press button 2 . 4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 5. Press button 2 . 6. Use button 1 to select: > Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twic e to unlock the entire vehicle. > [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 21 Confirmation sig nals You can activate or deac tivate the confirmation signals. For operating principle refer to page 59 . 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47 . 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompan[...]

Opening and closing 22 Opening and closing: Using the door lock You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 19 . Coupe If the vehicle is not equipped with an alarm system * or convenient access * , only the driver's door is locked via the door lock. < To lock both doors, the fuel filler door and the luggage compartment l[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 23 4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 5. Press button 2 . 6. Use button 1 to select: > The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened. > The central locking sy[...]

Opening and closing 24 gage compartment lid opens slightly and can be swung upw ard. In the event of a malfunction, please con- tact your BMW c enter or a works hop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingl y trained personnel. < Locking or unlocki ng separately The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 Locking th[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 25 > When there is a n interruption in the powe r supply from the battery. Depending on the national-market version, the alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry attempts by: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on * the hazard warning flashers Arming and di sarming When you loc k or u[...]

Opening and closing 26 Switching off tilt alarm sensor a nd interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp light s up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and s[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 27 Unlocking th e luggage compa rtment lid separatel y Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the button. If the vehicle detects that a remote con- trol has been a ccident ally left inside the locked vehicle af ter the luggage compartm ent lid[...]

Opening and closing 28 Coupe: opening, closing > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long a s you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatic ally. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment. You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 29 prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as thin objects, and the window would cont inue closing. Do not install any access ories that might inter- fere with window movement. Othe rwise the pinch protection system could be impa[...]

Opening and closing 30 Closing without pinch prot ection If there is an exte rnal danger, press the sw itch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without pinch protection. Following interruptions in el ectrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised . The syst[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 31 > When opening a wet top, e.g. after driving in the rain, water may drip into the cargo bay. If necessary, remove items from th e cargo bay beforehand to avoi d water stains or soil- ing. At temperatures below +14 7 /–10 6 , do not move the convertible top as this could result in damage. [...]

Opening and closing 32 LEDs > While the convertible top is being operated, the left LED lights up gr een. It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed. > If the right-hand LED flashes red when you release the button, the opening or closing action has not yet finished. > If the right-hand LED lights up red wh en the button is pr[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 33 do not close the convertible top box cover completely. 4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top, arrows 4 , on both sides and swing it for- ward. At the same time keep the convertible top box cover from closing, e.g. using your shoulder. 5. Position the rear convertible top frame upri[...]

Opening and closing 34 3. Position both locking pins of one side at the openings provided for th em. 4. Press the wind deflecto r into the open ings, arrows 3 , overcoming the tension in the springs, and push the fr ee locking pin in the same direc tion, arrow 4 . 5. Position the free lock ing pins at the corre- sponding openings and let the spring[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 35 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital co n- tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving. In con- junction with the safe ty belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influen ce on your safety in th e event of an accident. To ens[...]

Adjustments 36 accident. On the front passenger seat as we ll, do not incline the backrest too far to the r ear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an ac cident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminat ing the protection nor- mally provided by the belt. < Comply with the instruct ions on head restra[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 37 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints on page 37 . Lumbar support * You can also adjust the co ntour of the backres t to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column rec eive [...]

Adjustments 38 the passenger will be wi thout 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. Removing 1. Pull it up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1 , and pull the head restraint all the way out. Rear seats[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 39 Seat with manual longi tudinal adjustment Convenie nt entry The convenient entry featur e includes a mem- ory function for th e long itudinal adjustment and backrest angle. 1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward. 2. Push the seat forward. Previous position Push the seat backward and sw[...]

Adjustments 40 Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory. Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 47 . 2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions. 3. Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 : the LED goes out. C[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 41 4. Press button 2 . 5. Use button 1 to select: > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked. > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. > Switch off automatic function. 6. Press button 2 . The setting is stored. Safety belts Observe the adjustment instructions on page 35 to ensu re th[...]

Adjustments 42 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 un locked. Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 43 Interior a nd exterior mirrors, automati c dimming feature* The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors * is controlled by two photo cells in th e interior re arview mirr or. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror. In ord[...]

Transporting children safely 44 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, o therwise th ey could endanger themselves and/or oth er persons by opening the doors, fo r example. < Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for childre n is on the re [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 45 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child-restraint system. The safety belt is locked. To unlock the sa fety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt st rap to retract all the way. LATCH child-restraint fixing syst[...]

Transporting children safely 46 1 Direction of travel 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 sys- tem If necessary, fold the head restraints u pward before use. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper reta ining strap between the head re[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 47 Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition l ock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on. Individual electr ical consumer s can operate. Convenient access* If the car is equipped with convenient access, only inser[...]

Driving 48 Starting the engine Do not run the engin e in closed rooms , otherwise the inhalati on of toxic exhaust gases can cause u ncons ciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattend ed vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre- sents [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 49 Parking brake The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off a signal sounds in addition. The parking brake is still applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian mod[...]

Driving 50 Displays in the instrument cluster P R N D DS M1 to M6 The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock. > Before mo ving the lev er away fr om P or N[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 51 Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and veh icle speed; thus , for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster[...]

Driving 52 Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp and the turn si gnals in dicates t hat one of the turn signal bulbs h as failed. < Indicating a t urn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn. Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn s[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 53 Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is contro lled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on th[...]

Driving 54 Cruise control* The concept You can use the cruise control feature begin- ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The c ar then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the stee ring column. Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 55 Display in the inst rument cluster When the speed at which the vehicle is traveling is stored or when a stored speed is called up, the speed is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Everything under control 56 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition is switched on > To display the time, outside temperature and odometer br[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 57 Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coo lant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. Check coolant level, refer to page 117 . Engine oil temperature* When the engine is at norma l operating temper- ature, the engine oil tempe rature is between approx. 210 7 /100 6 and ap[...]

Everything under control 58 The following items of information are dis- played in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average spee d > Average fuel cons umption > Current fuel cons umption > No information To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 60 . Cruising range Displays the estima[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 59 Settings and informatio n Operating princi ple Certain settings and information can only be made or called up when th e ignition is switched on. A number of settings cannot be made while driving. 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected di[...]

Everything under control 60 Formats and units of measure You can set formats and units of measure. For operating principle refer to page 59 . 1. Switch on the igni tion, refer to page 47 . 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repe atedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET". 3.[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 61 Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service a re displayed briefly immediately after you star t the engine or switch on the ignition. The extent of servic e work required can be read out from the remote co ntrol by your BMW Service Adviso r. &[...]

Everything under control 62 The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the ne xt service appointment is shown first. Clock Setting the time In the instru ment cluster To set the 12h/24h format , refer to Formats an d units of measure on page 60 . 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the approp[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 63 Indicator and warning la mps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for yo u. What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each la mp in the event of a[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 64 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you w ith maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object beh ind your vehi- cle.Four ultrasonic se nsors in the bumper mea- sure the distance . An acoustic warning[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 65 Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering re sponse is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 98 . Electronic brake-for ce distr[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush or on unplowed, sn ow-covered roads > When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start- ing off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains Activating DTC Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster c[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 67 1. Start the engine immediately befo re pulling away, but do not drive off yet. 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repe atedly until the corre- sponding symbol appears in the dis play accompanied by the word "RESET". 3. Press button 2 t o c o n f i r m y [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 68 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* The concept TPM checks the inflation pressure s of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in o ne or more tires. Functional requirement In order to assure the re liable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 69 Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. 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 steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a spee[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 70 dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pr essure, even if unde rin- flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates. The TPMS malfu[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 71 Airbags The following air bags are located under th e marked cove rs: 1 Front airbags 2 Coupe: head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests 4 Convertible: knee airbags Protec tive acti on Observe the adjustment instructions on page 35 to ensu re the best possible per- sonal protection. &l[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 72 Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 44 . The front and side a irbags can also be d eacti- vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 73 ical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground contact. The protection bars behind the rear head restraints deploy within fractions of a sec ond. As a supplementary system to the reinforced windshield frame, the rollover protecti on sys- tem [...]

Lamps 74 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off, daytime running lamps 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps 2 Low beams, welcome lamps * 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning lamps * , welcome lamps * and Adap- tive Head Light * When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 75 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47 . 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET". 3. Press button 2 . 4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly u[...]

Lamps 76 Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that en ables better illumination of the road surface. D epending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. I n t i g h t c u r v e s a t s p e e d s u p t o 4 0 m p h / 7 0 k m / h , e.g.[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 77 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 acti- vate the headlamp flasher o[...]

Lamps 78 Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front a nd rear * , next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 79 Climate Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your vehicle contains either an air conditioner * or an automatic climate control system * . 1 Heating, air conditioner * 2 Automatic climate control * Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to th[...]

Climate 80 Heating and ventilation, air conditioner* 1 Air distribution 2 Recirculated-air mode 3 Air flow rate 4 Cooling function * If the vehicle is not equipped with a coo ling function, the rear wi ndow defros ter is located here. 5 Temperature 6 Rear window defroster If the vehicle is not equipped with a coo ling function, this control is loca[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 81 Temperature To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. To lower the temperatu re or to cool * the interior, turn to the left towards blue. Rear window defroster The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's [...]

Climate 82 Automatic climate control* 1 Air distribution, man ual 2 Temperature, left side of pa ssenger com- partment 3 Maximum cooling 4 AUTO program 5 Air flow rate, manual 6 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode 7 Residual heat 8 Temperature, right side of passenger com- partment 9 Windows, defrosting and removing con- d[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 83 The automatic climate control goes into recir- culated-air mode at the low est temperature. A ir flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area. You should therefore open them for maximum cooling. AUTO prog ram The AUTO program adjusts the a ir distribution to the windshield and [...]

Climate 84 The function can be switc hed on when the fol- lowing conditions are met: > Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off > While the engine is at operating tempera- ture > As long as battery voltage is sufficient > At an outside temperature below 77 7 / 25 6 The LED is lit when the function is on. As of radio readi[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 85 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universa l remote control can replace as ma ny as three hand-held tr ansmit- ters for various remote -controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys- tems. The integrated universa[...]

Practical interior accessories 86 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. You can o perate the device while the ignition is switched off. If the device fails to function even after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter- nating-code syst[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 87 Digital compass* 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving. Operating princi ple You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button wi th a pointed object such as a pen or sim ilar item. The following a[...]

Practical interior accessories 88 Calibrating the di gital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does. > Not all compass directions are shown. Procedure 1. Make sure that no large m[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 89 Opening Press the button, see arrow. Connection for external audio device You can connect an ex ternal audio device such as a CD or MP3 pla yer and play audio tra cks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can set the volume and tone by means of the car radio, refer to the separate Owner&[...]

Practical interior accessories 90 You can mount an a ttachab le cup holder * on the side of the center console. Ashtray* Opening Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out. Hold or to[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 91 Coupe: through-loading system Opening 1. To release the rear seat bac krest, pull the corresponding lever in the cargo bay. 2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for- ward slightly. Fold th e backrest forward by the head restraint. Closing Return the rear seat back rest to its upright posi-[...]

Practical interior accessories 92 Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2s n o w b o a r d s . With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6.6 ft/2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m length are loaded, the over all capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 93 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 6.6 ft /2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m length are l[...]

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Things to remember when driving 96 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follo w the instructions below in order to achieve the optim al service life and economy of opera tion for your vehicl e. Engine and d ifferential Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200 mi[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 97 Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acce leration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an ade quate dis- tance to the forward ve hicle. A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel cons umption down. Avoid high en gine speeds Only use first gea r when setting off. In second and higher gear[...]

Things to remember when driving 98 with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brak e be properly applied. < The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tire s, refer also to Min i- mum tread depth on page 111 . Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper tha[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 99 With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch. The engine can be switched off when the selec- tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 27 . Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over-[...]

Things to remember when driving 100 Convertible > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat bac krests. > Cover sharp edges and co rners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle. Securing cargo > Secure sma[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 101 that adequate clearance is maintained for rais- ing the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or f alling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden [...]

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Mobility This section helps you maintain yo ur car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, serv ice, maintenance and roadside assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Refueling 104 Refueling Always switch off th e engine before refu- eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a messag e will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can dev elop a leak and cause an e xplo[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 105 catalytic converter. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85 % ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel suppl y system will be dam- aged. < Required fuel Super Premium Ga soline/AKI 91 This gasoline is hi ghly recommended. However, you ma y also use gasoline[...]

Wheels and tires 106 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depe nd on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of th e specified tire pres- sure. Check the tire inflatio n pressure regularly and c[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 107 Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 128i Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specificat ions in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceedin g 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the tabl[...]

Wheels and tires 108 Convertible: tir e inflation pr essures for the 12 8i Tire size Pressur e 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. Cold = ambient temperatur[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 109 Convertible: tire infl ation pressures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specificat ions in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceedin g 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with c[...]

Wheels and tires 110 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph o[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 111 heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la boratory test wheel. Sustained high tempe rature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive tem perature can lead to sudden tire failure. The gra de C corresponds to a level of perf[...]

Wheels and tires 112 Tire age For various reasons, such as the de velopment of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace- ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the tires. The manufacturing date of tires is containe d in the tire coding: DOT ... 3408 means that the tire was manufac- tured in week 34 of 2008. Run-Flat Tires[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 113 Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recommended by BM W fo r e a ch ti r e s iz e. T he y a r e m a rk ed w it h a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidew all of the tire. When properly used, these tires meet the high - est standards in terms of safety and handling characte[...]

Under the hood 114 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowled ge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the veh icle performed only by a BMW ce nter or by a works hop that work according to BMW re pair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 115 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 117 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean- ing system and wind ow washer sy stem, refer to page 53 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 131 4 Fluid filler neck for engine oil, refer to Add- ing [...]

Under the hood 116 Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 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 quar t/1 liter, refer also to Adding engine oil on p[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 117 Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in betwee n oil changes. Only use oils with the API SM specification or higher . Your BMW center will be glad to answer any questi[...]

Maintenance 118 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the tra ffic and operating safety of your BMW. The objective is to optimize efforts with respect to min imal ve hicle m ainte- nance costs. If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- nificant[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 119 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socke t. This socket is located on the driver's side to the left, on the bottom of the instrument panel underneath a cover. Exhaust emission values The warning lamp [...]

Care 120 Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi- cantly to the value re tention of your BMW. BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose. Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on the products and services a vailable for cleaning and caring for your BMW. [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 121 temperature can lead to component damage or water penetration. Follow the operating instruc- tions for the steam jet or high-pressure washer. < When using high-pressure washers, do not spray against the sensors and cam- eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear View Camera, for an ex[...]

Care 122 Repairing paintwor k damage Immediately repair sc ra tches or similar damage, such as that caused by stones hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent rusting. < BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaired by a professional paint repair work- shop according to BMW specifications using original BMW paint materials. Preservation [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 123 Interior plastic parts > Imitation leather surfaces > Lamp glasses > Display pane of instrument cluster > Matt parts Clean with water and solvent-free plastic cleaner if necessary. Fine wood parts Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft clo[...]

Replacing components 124 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored below the floor mat in the cargo bay. Wiper blades 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1 , and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2 . 3. Take the wiper blade ou t of the catch mech- anism, pulling the blade towa[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 125 Removing the headlamp cover 1. Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see arrows, and fold to the side. 2. Fold away the headlamp cover . Be careful when attaching the headlamp cover and ensure that both wire bracke ts are securely in place, otherwise leaks could occur and cause damage to t[...]

Replacing components 126 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 screwdriv er to push th e detents to one side. 2. Turn the bulb holder, [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 127 3 Lateral reflector 4 Roadside parking lamp and tail lamp LED 5 Reflector 6 Turn signal 7 Backup lamp 8 Brake Force Display lamp Replacing t ail lamps Outer brak e lamp The outer brake lamp can be accessed thro ugh a single socket. The figure shows the right side of the vehicle. 1. Remove the[...]

Replacing components 128 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 whee l is available. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer also to New wh eels and tires, page 112 . The tools for changing wheels ar e avail- able as op[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 129 3. Disenga ge the glove compartment by pressing on both tabs, arrows 2 , and fold it down. Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box. Information on fuse a ssignment can be found next to the distributor box. After replacing a fuse, press the glove com[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 130 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 mo bile phone is paired with the vehic le. > Radio readiness is on. > BMW Assist is activated. Activati[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 131 check the expiration dates of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary. The first aid pouch is lo cated on the right-hand side of the cargo bay in a storage area. Warning triangle* The warning triangle is lo cated in a holder in the luggage compartment lid. [...]

Giving and receiving assistance 132 Your BMW has a special nut as body grou nd or negative pole. 5. Attach the second te rminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the d onor vehicle and allow it to run [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 133 is not active and it will be necessary to turn the steering wheel further. < Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing the selector le ver positio n, refer to page 50 . Do not exce ed a towing s peed of 45 mph/ 70[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 134 Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. See the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a la mp comes on alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corresponding dis- tinctions are made[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 135 Door open Engine compartment lid open Luggage compartment lid open Lights up in red: Convertible top not locked Automa tic lock malfunctioning. Lock the convertible top manually, refer to page 32 . Have it checked by your BMW center. Electronic failure when closing con- vertible top Close the[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 136 Remote control malfunctioning or, in cars with convenient access, not present The engine cannot be started. Have the remote control che cked, if necess ary. Battery of remote control discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with convenient access, replac e the battery. Belt tensioners and/or[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 137 Indication in Canadian models: Warning lamp flashes: Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load w ill result in damage to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked without delay. Warning lamp com[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 138 Indication in US models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low Reduced braking effect, sto p the car carefully. Contact your BMW center. Lights up in yellow: Drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released Have the system checked as soon as possible. Indication in Ca[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 139 Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti- vated, refer also to page 65 Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti- vated, refer also to page 65 Driving stability limited during acceler- ation and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercis[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 140 Indication * in Canadian models: Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Contact your BMW center. Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor * : Light up in yellow and red: > Tire is deflated Carefully br ing the car to a stop. Com- ply with the additional information starting on page 66 . > Flat Tire[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 141 Lights up in red: > Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced acceleration. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked without delay. Gears can be engaged without depressing the [...]

Indicator and warning lamps 142 Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked. Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exte rior lighting checked as soon as possible. Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp faile d Have the low bea ms checked as soon as possible. High-beam headlamp failed Hav e the high-beam headlamps checked. Headlamp beam t[...]

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Technical data 146 Technical data Engine data 128i 135i Displacement cu in/cm μ 182.8/2,996 181.8/ 2,979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,400 - 5,000 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 147 Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in/10.7 m. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Technical data 148 Convertible All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in/1 0.7 m. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 149 Weights Coupe Convertible 128i 135i Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,211/1,910 4,266/1,935 Load lbs/kg 794/360 794/360 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,028/920 2,116/960 Approved rear axle load > w[...]

Technical data 150 Capacities Notes Fuel tank: US gal/liters appr ox. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page 105 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 53 including headlamp washers U S qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 151 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG[...]

Everything from A to Z 152 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 64 Accessories, refer to The individual vehicle 5 Accident, reporting, refer to Emergency Request 130 Activated-charcoal filter 84 Active steering 70 Adaptive Head Light 76 Additives – coolant 117 – engine oil 116 Airbags 71 – sitting safely 35 – warning lam[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 153 Beverage holders, refer to Cup holders 89 Blower, refer to Air flow rate 80 , 83 BMW – car shampoo 123 BMW Maintenance System 118 Bottle holders, refer to Cup holders 89 Brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 65 Brake fluid – service requiremen ts 61 Brake Force Display 70 Brake lam[...]

Everything from A to Z 154 Cleaning headlamps 53 – washer fluid 53 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 120 Clock 56 – 12h/24h format 60 – setting time 62 Closing – from inside 22 – from outside 19 Clothes hooks 89 Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 48 Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Comfort access, refer to Conve[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 155 Doors, emergency operation 22 DOT Quality Grades 110 Draft-free ventilation 81 , 84 Drinks holders, refer to Cup holders 89 Drive-off assistance, refer to DSC 65 Drive-off assistant 66 Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 74 Driving notes 96 Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off[...]

Everything from A to Z 156 Front airbags 71 Front seat setting 35 Frost, removin g from windows, refer to Defrosting windows 81 , 84 FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66 Fuel 104 – gauge 57 – high-quality brands 104 – quality 104 – specifications 104 – tank contents, refer to Capacities 150 Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 57 Fuel consumptio[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 157 Initializing – compass, refer to Calibrating 88 Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 66 Instrument c luster 12 Instrument lighting 77 Integrated key 18 Integrated universal remote control 85 Interior lamps 77 – remote control 20 Interior motion sensor 25 Interior rear view mirror 42 – au[...]

Everything from A to Z 158 Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Modifications, te chnical, refer to For your own safety 5 Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66 Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on the steering wh eel 11 Multifunction switch – refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 5[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 159 Remote con trol 18 – battery renewal 27 – convenient access 26 – garage door opener 85 – luggage compartment lid 20 – malfunctions 21 , 27 – removing from the ignition lock 47 – service data 118 Remote control key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 18 Replacement fuses, ref[...]

Everything from A to Z 160 Speed – for winter tires 113 Speed display, refer to Speedometer 12 Speedometer 12 Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 50 Spray nozzles, refer to Windshield washer nozzles 53 Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 64 Start/stop button 47 – starting the engine 48 – switching o[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 161 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 68 Traction control, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 65 Transmission – automatic transmission with Steptronic 49 – manual transmission 49 Transporting children safely 44 Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 100 Tread depth, refer t[...]

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