BMW 128i Convertible (2012) manual

The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 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 Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Contents The quickest way to find special topics is to consult the index, refer to page 254 . Using this Owner's Manua l 4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects At a gla nce 10 Dashboard 16 iDrive 23 Voice activation system Controls 28 Opening and closing [...]

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 [...]

5 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire arra y of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind th at the manual may con- t[...]

Notes 6 California Prop osition 65 warnin g California law requires us to issue the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components foun d in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, co ntain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reprodu[...]

7 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operationa l reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Specifications for requ ired maintenance mea- sures: > BMW Maintenance system > Service and Warranty Information B[...]

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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 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW[...]

Dashboard 10 Dashboard Around the steering wheel : controls and displays 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 38 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 38 3 Opening and closing front windows 37 4 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 51 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 51 6 Parking lamps 94 Low beams 95 [...]

At a glance 11 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 7 Fog lamps * 97 8 Turn signals 66 High beams, headlamp flasher 96 High-beam Assistant * 96 Roadside parking lamps * 96 Computer 71 Settings and information about the vehicle 73 9 Instrument cluster 12 10 Windshield wipers 67 Rain sensor * 67 11 Switchi[...]

Dashboard 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 135i: with fuel gauge 2 Indicator lamps for turn signa ls 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 70 5 Fuel gauge 71 135i: engine oil temperature 71 6 Display for > Clock 70 > Outside temperature 70 > Indicator and warning lamps 78 7 Display for > Position of automatic transmission * 5[...]

At a glance 13 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning la mps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps ar e checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is sw[...]

Dashboard 14 Around the center consol e: controls and displa ys Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

At a glance 15 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1 Coupe: microphone fo r voice activation system * and for telephon e * in hands-free mode Convertible: microphone on steering col- umn 2 SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call * 234 3 Reading lamps * 98 4 Coupe: glass roof, electric * 39 5 Interior [...]

iDrive 16 iDrive The concept iDrive integrates the fu nctions of a large num- ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single centra l position. Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit; otherwise, yo u may endanger vehicle occupants and other roa d users by being distracted. < Controls at a glance Cont[...]

At a glance 17 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Control Disp lay Notes > Follow care instructions when cleaning the Control Display. > Do not store items in the region in front of the Control Display; doing so may damage the Control Display. Switching off 1. Press the OPTION button. 2. "Sw[...]

iDrive 18 Selecting a menu item The menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. 2. Press the controller. Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that should be selected are depicted in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings". Changing betwe[...]

At a glance 19 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller unt il the desired setting is displayed. 3. Press the controller to confirm the setting. Activating/ deactiva ting functions Some menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether t[...]

iDrive 20 Radio symbols Telephone symbols Entertainment symbols Other With the Professional navigation system: Split screen General information Additional information, e. g. from the compu ter, can be displayed on the right side of the s plit screen. This information remains visible on the split screen even w hen you chan ge to another men u. Switc[...]

At a glance 21 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Programmable memory keys General inf ormation iDrive functions can be stored on the program- mable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. The settings are stored fo[...]

iDrive 22 Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses: th e selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. The entries are contin uously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > During entry, only lette rs for which there are data are offered. > Destination search: town/city names can [...]

At a glance 23 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Voice activation system The concept > The voice activation system can be used to control functions by spoken commands. > Functions that can only used wh en the vehi- cle is stopped cannot be operated using the voice activation system. > The sys[...]

Voice activation system 24 Help dialog for voic e activation system Accessing help: Other commands * for the help dialog: > { Help with examples } : information about the current control options and the most important commands relating to them are read aloud. > { Help with voice activation } : information about the principle operation of the [...]

At a glance 25 Reference Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Keep the doors, windows, glass roof * /pan- oramic glass roof * closed to prevent inter- ference from ambient noise. > Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Editio[...]

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Controls This chapter is intend ed to provide you with information for complete control of yo ur vehicle. All features and a ccessories that ar e useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automati cally recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort[...]

Contro ls 29 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Settings for the display on the Control Dis- play and in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 76 > Date format, refer to page 78 > Brightness of the Control Display, refer to page 81 > Language of the Con[...]

Opening and closing 30 1. "Settings" 2. "Door l ocks" 3. "Unlock button" 4. Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Pressing the button once unlocks the driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press the button twic e to[...]

Contro ls 31 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. "Flash when lock/unlock" 4. Press the controller. Calling up th e driver's seat p osition The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select whether or not the se at is reset to t[...]

Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing: Using the door lock You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 29 . Do not lock the vehicl e from the outside if there is any person inside, because the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge. < Coupe In vehicles withou t an alarm system * or Comfort Acces[...]

Contro ls 33 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door han dle above the arm rest or > pull on the door[...]

Opening and closing 34 Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1 . The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte- grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened. This is an adva ntage when valet p[...]

Contro ls 35 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator lam p displays > The indicator lamp un der the inside rear - view mirror flashes continuously: the sy s- tem is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or trunk l id are not properly closed. Even if yo u do not clo[...]

Opening and closing 36 > The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only be sta rted when the vehicle detects that th e remote control cur- rently in use is inside the vehicle. Comparison to the sta ndard remote control In general, there is no differen ce between using Comfort Access or pres[...]

Contro ls 37 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility afterward, insert the re mote control into the ignition lock. Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote co ntrol is not inside the vehicle or is malf[...]

Opening and closing 38 Individuall y > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long a s you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatic ally. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment. You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch. Th e rea[...]

Contro ls 39 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch t he glass roof while closing it. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves. < Tilting Press the switch. [...]

Opening and closing 40 Closing manua lly* In the event of an electrical ma lfunction, you can move the glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 227 . 2. On both sides, use the screwdriver to press on the clip inside the opening. 3. Remove the c[...]

Contro ls 41 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility tion. Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top. Driving with the convert ible top incompletely opened or closed can result in damage or injury. Do not reach into the mechanism during the opening or closing procedure. Keep children a[...]

Opening and closing 42 > If the right-hand LED lights up red wh en the button is pressed, the ca rgo area partition is raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunction. The conv ertible top cannot be moved. Interruption The automatic sequence of movement s is interrupted if the button for the convertible top operation is released. T[...]

Contro ls 43 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top, arrows 4 , on both sides and swing it for- ward. At the same time keep the convertible top box cover from closing, e.g. using your shoulder. 5. Position the rear convertible top frame upright, arrow 5 ,[...]

Opening and closing 44 3. Position both locking pins of one side at the openings provided for th em. 4. Press the wind deflecto r into the open ings, arrows 3 , overcoming the tension in the springs, and push the fr ee locking pin in the same direc tion, arrow 4 . 5. Position the free lock ing pins at the corre- sponding openings and let the spring[...]

Contro ls 45 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital co n- tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving. In con- junction with the safe ty belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influen ce on your sa[...]

Adjustments 46 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adju st your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle co ntrol could lead to an accident. 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; othe[...]

Contro ls 47 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Electrical adjustment* Observe the adjustment instructions above to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints on page 48 [...]

Adjustments 48 Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restr aint A correctly adjusted head restraint redu ces the risk of neck injury in the event o f an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increase d risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only rem ove a head rest[...]

Contro ls 49 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe: folding head restr aint down and up* Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may contain foldable head restraints. Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1 . Folding up: Pull the head restraint. Only fold down the head restraints if there a[...]

Adjustments 50 Heated seats* Press the button once per tempe rature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat he ating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature. The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched [...]

Contro ls 51 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the sea t is adjusted prop- erly, refer to page 46 . Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button i[...]

Adjustments 52 Automati c heating Depending on the outsid e temperature, both exterior mirrors are hea t ed automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monito r* Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the driver's side mirror, arrow 1 . 2. Shift into[...]

Contro ls 53 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, th e mechanism will be damaged. < Steering wheel hea ting* Press the button. The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2[...]

Transporting children safely 54 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; ot herwise, they could en danger themselves and/or oth er persons by opening the doors, fo r example. < Children should always si t in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for childre n [...]

Contro ls 55 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked. To unlock the sa fety [...]

Transporting children safely 56 Coupe Use the top tether anch ors to secure child restraint sys tems only; oth erwise, the anchors could be damaged. < For child restraint systems with tether straps there are tw o additional an chors, see arrows. Placement of the tether strap Coupe Make sure the upper retaining s trap does not run over sharp edge[...]

Contro ls 57 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition l ock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on. Individual electr ical consumer s can operate. Comfort Access* If the car is equip[...]

Driving 58 Radio readiness and igni tion off All indicator and warnin g lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out. Starting the engine Do not run the engin e in enclosed are as; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaus t gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, an odorless and[...]

Contro ls 59 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote co ntrol from the igni- tion lock, refer to page 57 . Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/ Stop button. If the transmission is shi[...]

Driving 60 Vehicle parking To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking brake before le aving the vehicle with the engine running. < Disengaging the remote control In order to remove the remote co ntrol from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: i[...]

Contro ls 61 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Sport prog ram and manu al operatio n M/S Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. DS is displayed in the instr[...]

Driving 62 3. Using the scre wdrive r from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 227 , press the red lever, see arrow, while moving the selector lever to the desired position. 7-gear Sport au tomatic transmission with double clutch* The concept The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch is an automated m anual trans- mission w[...]

Contro ls 63 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Shifting into N, D, R Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, overcoming a resistance point if nec- essary. When shifting out of P or into R, simul- taneously press the button 1 . The engaged selector lever position is also dis- played[...]

Driving 64 The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster. In the following situat ions, the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch does the thinking for you: > Upshifts and d ownshifts are executed on ly when they will result in a plausible combina- tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshi[...]

Contro ls 65 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The LED in the button goes out. Manually unlocking parking lock In the event of a power supply interrup- tion such as a discharged or disco n- nected battery o r an elec trical malfunction, the parking lock must be ma nually unlocked; other- wise, the r[...]

Driving 66 Launch Control Launch Control enables an optimum accelera- tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction. Do not use Launch Control too often; oth- erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi- cle will lead to premature component wear. < Launch Control is ready for u se when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e. aft[...]

Contro ls 67 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor * 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps * 5 Setting speed f[...]

Driving 68 Windshield washer nozzl es The windshield washer nozzles are heate d automatically * while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Washer fluid Washer fluid is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources and only store it in the closed original container that is kept out of reach of children; o therwise, there [...]

Contro ls 69 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Increasing speed Briefly press the lever, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is reached. Each time the lever is pressed briefly, the speed is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h. Accelerating using the lever Press the lever, arrow 1 , until the desired spe[...]

Controls overview 70 Controls overview Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition is switched on > To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly while th[...]

Contro ls 71 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Engine oil temperature* When the engine is at norma l operating temper- ature, the engine oil tempe rature is between approx. 210 7 /100 6 and approx. 300 7 / 150 6 . If the engine oil temperat ure is too high, a mes- sage appears on the Con trol Displa[...]

Controls overview 72 Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculate d on the basis of the w ay the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank. It is important that you refuel as soon as possible once your cr uising range falls below 30[...]

Contro ls 73 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Resetting the fuel co nsumption and speed You can rese t the values for avera ge speed and average consumption: 1. Select the respective menu entry. 2. Press the controller again to confirm your selection. Resetting the trip comput er You can reset all [...]

Controls overview 74 Units of measure You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, te mperature and pressure. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are s tored for the remote co ntrol currently in use. Service requirements The remaining drivi[...]

Contro ls 75 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requiremen ts 3 Engine oil 4 Roadworthiness test * 5 Front brake pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequen ce of displa yed service items may vary. The data for the ne xt service appo in[...]

Controls overview 76 Entering deadlines f or legally req uired inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly, refer to page 78 ; other- wise, the effectiv eness of Condition Based Ser- vice CBS is not ensured. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Serv ice requ ired" 4. "§ Veh[...]

Contro ls 77 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repe atedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET". 2. Press button 2 . 3. Use button 1 to set the hours. 4. Press button[...]

Controls overview 78 Date The settings are s tored for the remote co ntrol currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 . Setting the date In the instru ment cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below. 1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repe atedly until the appro[...]

Contro ls 79 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. These Chec k Control messages can be viewed again later, refer to page 79 . Text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and w[...]

Controls overview 80 2. Press button 2 . "CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control mes- sage has been stored, the corresponding lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display. 3. Push button 1 to check for other messages. 4. Press button 2 . The display again shows the outsid[...]

Contro ls 81 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 4. Press the controller. Settings on the Control Display Language on the Contr ol Display Setting the language 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:" 4. Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the r[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 82 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you w ith maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. Four ultrasonic sensors in the bumper mea sure the distance. T[...]

Contro ls 83 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; oth- erwise, there is a risk of personal injury or prop- erty damage. < Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for part icular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution[...]

Contro ls 85 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road sur face > Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, hi gh lateral acceleratio[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 86 If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor- rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized. Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire pressure: The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire depends on the load and the stress on [...]

Contro ls 87 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Status indicato r on the Contro l Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account. A correction is only requir ed when this is indi- cated by [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Actions in the event of a flat tire Run-flat tires You can continue driv ing with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, do not continue driving; continuing to drive can result in serious accidents. < When driving with a damaged tire: 1. Avoi[...]

Contro ls 89 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Declaration accordi ng to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System s Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufactur er on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressur[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 Servotronic* The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the whee ls relative to the vehi- cle speed . At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering assisting power is reduced. This s[...]

Contro ls 91 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility adhesive labels or coveri ngs, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones. Do not attach seat cove rs, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do no[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 92 detected and that the front passenger air- bags are deactivated. < > The indicator lamp does n o t c o m e o n w h e n , for example, a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated. > The i[...]

Contro ls 93 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 5. Repeat the procedure for th e other protec- tion bar. Have the rollover pro tection system chec ked after an unexpected activation. If the rollover protective sy stem is extended, do not operate the convertible top. Do not mak e any modif ica tions t[...]

Lamps 94 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off, daytime running lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low beams, welcome lamps * 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning lights, welcome lamps * , High-beam Assistant * , Adaptive Light Control * When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the ex[...]

Contro ls 95 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. "Welcome light" The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. Pathway lighting If you activate the he adlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a [...]

Lamps 96 Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. The Adaptive Light Control is mal- functioning or failed. Ha ve the sy stem checked as soon as possible. High beams/roadside parking lamps* 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps * Roadside parking l amps, left or right* There is an additi[...]

Contro ls 97 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility To reactivate the syst em, briefly push the turn signal/high beam lever toward the high beams again. > Use the headlamp flas he r as usual with the low beams switched on. System limitat ions The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for th[...]

Lamps 98 Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on. 1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repe atedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the brightness level and the word "SET". 2. Pre[...]

Contro ls 99 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Climate 1 Airflow directed towa rd the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area: Draft-free ventilation 102 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Temperature, left side 6 Maximum cooling 7 AUTO program 8 Air volume, manual a[...]

Climate 100 Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 o ffers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. A ll you need to do is select an interior temp eratur e which is comfo rt- able for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the setti[...]

Contro ls 101 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility the automatic climate co ntrol is optimized for driving with the soft top down. In addition, the air volume is increa sed as ve hicle sp eed increases. The effectiveness of the Convertible Pro- gram can be enhanced considerably by installing the wind d[...]

Climate 102 Switching the system on/off Switching off With the blower at its lowest set- ting, press the left side of the but- ton to switch off the automatic cli- mate control. All displays are cleared except for the rear win- dow defroster if it is switched on. The outside air supply is blocked when the automatic climate control is switched off. [...]

Contro ls 103 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes. Preselecting switch-on times 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" 4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" 5. [...]

Practical interior accessories 104 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as th ree hand-held transmit- ters for various rem ote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting s ys- tems. The integrated un iversal remote control regi[...]

Contro ls 105 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility button and then press and release the but- ton on the hand-held transmitter several times, holding it for 2 seconds each time. 5. To program other original hand-held trans- mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. The corresponding memory button 1 is now program[...]

Practical interior accessories 106 Digital compass* 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or second ary compass direction in which you are driving. Operating principle You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item. T he following adjustment options are [...]

Contro ls 107 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Calibratin g the digi tal compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does. > Not all com[...]

Practical interior accessories 108 > Do not connect USB hard discs. > Do not use the USB in terface to recharge external devices . Center armrest Storage compartment The center armrest be tween the front seats contains a credit card ho lder and, depending on the equipment version, a compartment or a snap-in adapter * . Opening Press the butto[...]

Contro ls 109 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Ashtray * Opening Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot c[...]

Practical interior accessories 110 Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. When returning the backrest into the seating position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around an d endanger the occupa nts in the event of sharp braking or swe[...]

Contro ls 111 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards. 4. Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the side of the ski bag opening. Securing ca rgo After loading, secure the ski[...]

Practical interior accessories 112 Loading 1. Pull the grip in the f iller piece of the rear backrest up and take out the filler piece. 2. Place the filler piece on to the seat cushion with the backrest side facing up. 3. In the cargo area : press the two recess es together and fold down the cover. 4. Release the strap, lay out the transport bag be[...]

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Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Things to remember when driving 116 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follo w the instructions below in order to achieve the optim al service life and economy of opera tion for your vehi cle. Engine and d ifferential Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200 m[...]

Driving tips 117 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acce leration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an ade quate dis- tance between you and the vehicle in front of you. A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel consumption down. Avoid high en gine speeds Use[...]

Things to remember when driving 118 with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brak e be properly applied. < The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tire s, refer also to Min i- mum tread depth on page 213 . Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper th[...]

Driving tips 119 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure[...]

Things to remember when driving 120 Stowing cargo Coupe Convertible > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat bac krests. > Cover sharp edges and co rners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle. Securing c[...]

Driving tips 121 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the trunk lid. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correc tly and securely to prevent it from shifting or f alling off during the trip. Dri[...]

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Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Navigation system 124 Navigation system General information The navigation syste m can determine th e pre- cise position of the vehicl e, with the aid of satel- lites and vehicle senso rs, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination. Enter data only with the vehicle station- ary, and always give priority to the appli- cable traffic regu[...]

Navigation Driving tips 125 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination from address book, refer to page 127 > Last destina tions, refer to page 128 > Sp[...]

Destination entry 126 To delete letters: > To delete individual letters: Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller. > To delete all letters: Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller for an extended period. To enter spaces: > Select the symbol. The list gradually grow s smaller each time you enter a [...]

Navigation Driving tips 127 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility > Setting "Route preference", refer to page 134 . > Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer to page 128 . Address b ook To create co ntac ts, refer to page 198 . Selecting a destination from the address book 1. "Na[...]

Destination entry 128 Using the home ad dress as a destination The home addres s must be created. Spe cifying a home address, refer to page 198 . 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. "Ho me" 4. "Start g uidance" Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically. These destinations can be called[...]

Navigation Driving tips 129 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility > "Along route" A-Z sear ch 1. "A-Z search" 2. "Town/City" 3. Select or enter town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select cate gory. 6. "Category details" For some special destinations, it is possible to sele[...]

Destination entry 130 4. "Display Points of Interest" 5. Select the settings. Destination entry via map If you only know the location of a destination or street, then you can ente r the destination with the aid of the map. Selecting the destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" The current position of the vehicle is display[...]

Navigation Driving tips 131 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Destination entry via voice* General inf ormation For instructions on the voice activation system, refer to page 23 . > During the destination entry by voice, you can switch between voic e entry and entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, reactivate[...]

Destination entry 132 Entering a house numb er Depending on the data in the navigation sys- tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000 can be entered: Starting desti nation guidance Destination guidance starts immediately. Planning a trip with intermediate destinations New trip A trip can be planned us ing intermediate desti- nations. 1. "Navig[...]

Navigation Driving tips 133 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Changin a t rip Changing the trip direction Intermediate destinatio ns are displayed in reverse order in the list. 1. "Map" 2. "Guidance" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Reverse order of trip dest." Options f or intermed [...]

Destination guidance 134 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. Entering a destination, refer to page 125 . 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start g uidance" The route is displayed on the Control Display after it is calculated. In the map view, the distance to the destination/ intermediate des[...]

Navigation Driving tips 135 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility 5. Select additional route criteria, if desired. Where possible, the sele cted criteria will be avoided on the route. > "Avoid highways": highways are avoided where possible. > "Avoid toll roads": toll ro ads are avoided where[...]

Destination guidance 136 Gas station recommendations The remaining range is calculated and filling stations along the route are displaye d. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "Recom mended re fuel" A list of filling stations is displayed. 4. Select a gas station. 5. Select the symbol. 6. "Start guidance&quo[...]

Navigation Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility Traffic obstructions Small triangles along the planned route identify route segments with traffic obstructions, depending on map scale. The direction of the triangles indicates the di rection of the obstruc- tion. Road signs classify the obstructions. [...]

Destination guidance 138 Map view for the split screen display The map view for th e split screen can be selected separately fr om the main screen. 1. Open "Options". 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controlle r to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected. 4. Select "Split screen content" or scale. [...]

Navigation Driving tips 139 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility damages (including, without limitation, lost rev- enues, anticipated revenu es, or profits relating to the same) arising from any claim relating directly or indirectly to use of the traffic data, and even if Total Traffic N etwork, Inrix, Inc., or BMW [...]

Destination guidance 140 > Traffic bulletins that lie on the route are always shown. > For your personal safety , it is not possible to hide traffic bulletins that announc e a poten- tial hazard. Route guidance with traffic bull etins Semi-dynamic route guidance With traffic bulletin re ception switched on, semi-dynamic route guidance is acti[...]

Navigation Driving tips 141 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Entertainment Mobility What to do if … What to do if… > The current position cannot be displayed? The position is in an unrecognized region, in a poor reception area, or the system is in the process of determining the position. Reception is generally available when yo[...]

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Entertainment Operation of the radio, CD e quipment and external aud io devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

On/off and tone 144 On/off and tone The following audio and video sources share the same control ele ments and adjustme nts: > Radio > CD/DVD player > CD changer * > Video * > External devices, e.g. MP3 player Controls The audio and video source s can be con trolled using the: > Buttons near th e CD/DVD player > iDrive > But[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 145 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Treble, bass, balance, fa der > "Treble": height adjustment. > "Bass": depth adjustment. > "Balance": left/right volume distribution > "Fader": front/rear volume distribution Adjus tment s 1. "CD[...]

On/off and tone 146 Adjustments 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone " 3. "Volume settings" 4. Select the desired volume setting. 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. To store: press the controller. Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. 1. &q[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 147 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Radio Your radio is designed for reception of the fol- lowing stations: > FM and AM > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * Selecting a stat ion Press the knob if the sound output is switched off. 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM&qu[...]

Radio 148 4. Press the controller for an extended period. 5. Select the desired memory location. The stations are st ored for the remote con trol currently in use. Via programmable memory keys You can store a station on the programma ble memory keys, refer to page 21 . 1. Select a station. 2. Press and hold the desired button ... . Radio Data Syste[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 149 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility station names of the subchannels end with HD2, HD3, etc. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Press the controller. 3. Select the substation. In the event of poor reception, the substation is muted for several seconds. If reception is inter- rupted for a [...]

Satellite radio 150 Satellite radio General information The channels are offere d in predefined pack- ages. The packa ges must be enabled by tele- phone. Navigation bar overv iew The functions of the navi gation bar symbols can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 21 . Managing a subscription To be able to enable or unsu[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 151 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 4. "Manage subscription" The phone num ber and an electron ic serial number, ESN, are displayed. 5. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan- nels. Selecting a channel You can only listen to enabled chan nels. The selected channel is stored f[...]

Satellite radio 152 Selecting a category 1. "Rad io" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Category" 4. Select the desired category. Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad- cast on the channel curr ently being listened to is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal must be available. The stored audio track ca n b[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 153 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 6. Select the artist, track or game. Storing the league or team Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites from a selection list. 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Manage favorites" 4. "Add sports information&qu[...]

Satellite radio 154 Select one of the symbol s to deactivate Traffic Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and po sitions. The update takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Notes > Reception may not be av ailable in some sit- uations, such as under certain environme n- tal or t[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 155 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility CD/DVD player and CD changer CD/DVD playback Inserting a CD/DVD Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically. Playback starts automati cally if the sound out- put is on. For CDs/DV Ds with compr[...]

CD/DVD player and CD changer 156 4. Select the desired trac k to begin playback. CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files* Depending on the data, some letters and num- bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor- rectly. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/D VD" 3. Select the desired CD or DVD. 4. Select the directory, if necessary. To change[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 157 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Fast forward/revers e Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction. Automatic repeat* Selected tracks, directories or CDs/DVDs are repeated automatically. Video playba ck* Country codes Only DVDs with the code of the ho me region can be [...]

CD/DVD player and CD changer 158 DVD menu 1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the Video menu. 2. "DVD menu" The DVD menu is disp layed. The display depends on the contents of the DVD. > To select menu items: move and press the controller. > To change to the Vide o menu: turn the con- troller and select "Back". DVD[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 159 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Selecting track DVD video: 1. Turn the controller whe n the DVD menu is displayed. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Additional options" 4. "Select title" 5. Select the desired track. VCD/SVCD: 1. "Select trac k" 2. Select [...]

CD/DVD player and CD changer 160 Inserting the CD m agazine Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc- tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2 . The CD changer automa tically reads in the loaded CDs and is then ready for operation. Notes BMW CD/DVD play ers and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts. Do not operate i[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 161 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility Music collection Storing music The music t racks from CDs, D VDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there. > Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com- pressed audio format when they are stored. If a[...]

Music collection 162 3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage pr ocess 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/D VD" 3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. 4. "Continue storing" The storing of the CD/DV D continues at the [...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 163 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 4. Select the desired category. 5. To select the desired entry: > Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired input. or > Select the desired entry from the list. 6. Select additional categories if desired. The tracks found are listed in alp[...]

Music collection 164 3. Select the desired album. Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displaye d. The first track is play ed auto matically, if possible. 4. To select tracks, change dire ctories if needed. To go up one level in the directory, move the controller to the left. Random sequence playback, Random All[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 165 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Free memory" Music collection Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored on a USB medium. Make sure there is enough f[...]

External devices 166 External devices Overview AUX-IN port Overview > It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g. MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi- cle speakers. > Recommended settings: mid-level tone and volume settings on th e audio device. Tone may depend on the qua lity of the audio files. Connecting Lift up the center armrest[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 167 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility USB flash drive, or mo bile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. > Connection via the snap-in a dapter * , when equipped with extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or mobile ph ones. Playback ma[...]

External devices 168 Track search Selection is possible via: > Playback lists. > Information: music style, artist, album, track. > Additionally for USB devices: file directory, composer. Track titles are displayed if they have been stored in the Latin alphabet. Starting the track search 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "Ext ernal d evi[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 169 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. 4. "Video" 5. Select the director y, if necessary. To change to a higher level directo ry: move the controller to the left. 6. Select the desired video file to[...]

External devices 170 The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis- played. 5. To perform other operations on the device, refer to the owner's manual for the device : e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth device or a new device. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the device's display. 6. Select the Bluetooth na me of the vehicle on t[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 171 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility > Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is taking place with a mobile phone that is connected via Bluetooth. Starting playback 1. Connect device. 2. "CD/Multimedia" 3. "External devices" 4. Select the symbol. 5. Select the d[...]

External devices 172 Is the device no longer responding? Switch the device off an d back on again . Repeat the pairing procedure. > No music can be played. Start the program for playing music files on the device and if nece ssary, select a track via the device. Activate and deactivate the radio mute on the radio control panel. > Music files o[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 173 Reference At a glance Contro ls Communications Mobility 1. "Settings" 2. "Software update" 3. "Restore previous version" 4. Click "OK" twice. All of the listed softwa re updates are removed. Note BMW Assist * , Office functions, and connected devices may be temporaril[...]

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Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone, BMW Assist and BMW TeleS ervices. Communications Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Telephone 176 Telephone At a glance The concept Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. audio players, can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. Bluetooth® is a register ed trademark of Blue- tooth® SIG, Inc. After being paired once, when the ignition is switched on, these devices are automatically detected as soon as they are present [...]

177 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Requirements > Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 176 . > Mobile phone operational. > Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to page 178 , and in the mobile phone. > Bluetooth presets in the mobile phon e are required, e.g. connection not [...]

Telephone 178 4. To perform othe r operations on the mobile phone, refer to the owner's manual for the device: e.g. search for and connect Blue- tooth device or a new devi ce. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. 5. Select the Bluetooth na me of the vehicle on the mobile phone display. You will be prompted by [...]

179 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 1. "Telephone" 2. "Bluetooth® (phone)" 3. Highlight the device to be configured. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Configure phone" 6. Select the desired functions. At least one function must be selected. > "Teleph[...]

Telephone 180 > Is the mobile phone pa ired as an auxiliary phone and is the aux iliary phone function deactivated? Activa te the function. > Outgoing call not po ssible? Connect the mobile phone as a telephone. Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of them are disp layed, or they are displayed incompletely. > The transfer of phone[...]

181 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility With calls to the auxiliary phone * , only the num- ber is displayed if it is transmitted by the net- work. An incoming call to the auxiliary phone is auto- matically rejected if a ca ll with the phone is cur- rently act ive. Accepting a call Press the[...]

Telephone 182 4. D i a l t h e n e w p h o n e n u m b e r o r s e l e c t i t f r o m a list. "Return" The call on hold is continued. Switching between tw o calls, toggling Active call: highlighted. The call on hold is identified with: "on hold...". "Swap calls" The phone switches to the call on hold. Establishing a c[...]

183 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts, refer to page 188 . Calling a contact Contacts with a stored phone number: select the desired contact. The connection is estab- lished. Contacts with more than one stored phone number: select the[...]

Telephone 184 The last 20 calls received are displayed. The sorting and displaying of phone numbers depends on the mobile phone. 1. "Tele phone " 2. "Received calls" Calling a number from the list Select an entry. The connection is established. Deleting a single en try or all entries 1. Highlight an entry. 2. Open "Options&[...]

185 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Saying commands Activating voice activation syst em 1. Briefly press the butto n on the steering wheel. 2. Say the command. Finishing voice input Press the button on the steer ing wheel briefly or Possible commands Having the possible commands read alo[...]

Telephone 186 Storing the entry Deleting the entry Deleting all entries Listening to and selecting entries Selecting an entry Adjusting volume Turn knob during announcement. > The volume remains the same, even if the volume of other audio so urces is changed. > The volume is stored for the remo te control currently in use. Notes Notes on Emer[...]

187 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until it clicks into place. Inserting mobile phone 1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to remove th e protective cap of the antenna connector and from t[...]

Office 188 Office At a glance General information Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text messages, and emails * can be displayed using the Control Display if the mobile phone compat- ibly supports these func tions and the required Bluetooth radio standards. For information about which mobile phones and functions support the func tions of Office[...]

189 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Displaying contacts 1. "Office" 2. "Contacts" All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z search is offered. A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts: Dialing a phone num[...]

Office 190 4. "Ne w conta ct" 5. If input boxes are already filled with previous entries: "Delete inpu t fields" 6. To fill in the entry fiel ds: select the symbol next to the entry field. 7. Enter text and assign a contact type. 8. When equipped with a navigation system: enter address. It is on ly possible to enter addresses th[...]

191 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility separately activated. Af ter a mobile phone is paired for the first time, the transmission may take several minutes. Messages are only dis- played completely when the vehicle is stopped. Messages from the auxiliary phone * are not transferred. To displ[...]

Office 192 My Info Starting desti nation guidance 1. Select the desired message. 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti- nation" Dialing a numb er in a message Up to 4 phone numbers can be sent with a mes- sage. 1. Select the desired message. 2. "Call": If the message contains a number, a tele- phone connection i[...]

193 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Calendar Displaying calendar Appointments from the last 20 days and the next 50 days can be displayed. 1. "Office" 2. "Calendar" Appointments of the current day are dis- played. Selecting calendar day 1. Select date. 2. Select desir[...]

Office 194 Notes Displaying notes 1. "Office" 2. "Not es" All notes are displayed. Displaying a note 1. Select the desired note. 2. To scroll through the note, if necessary: > Turn the controller. > Select the symbol. Using contact data Contact data from appointments, tasks, text messages, emails, and notes can be stored o[...]

195 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Interrupt the reading. Select again to resume the reading. > "Back to beginning" Read message again from the beginning. > Select the symbol. Skip back one paragraph. > Select the symbol. Skip over a paragraph. > To terminate the r[...]

Contacts 196 Contacts General information Contacts can be created and edited. The addresses can be used as de stinations for nav- igation. New contact 1. "Cont acts" 2. "Ne w conta ct" 3. If input boxes are already filled with previous entries: "Delete inpu t fields" 4. To fill in the entry fiel ds: select the symbol n[...]

197 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Editing a con tact 1. Select the desired contact. 2. "Edit contact" 3. Change the entries. 4. Move the controlle r to the left. 5. "Yes" Selecting a contact as a d estination* 1. Select the desired contact. 2. Select address. 3. &qu[...]

ConnectedDrive 198 ConnectedDrive BMW Assist* General information BMW Assist provides a number of different ser- vices. For example, the position data of the vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center wh en an Emergency Request * is sent. Many BMW Assist services depe nd on the con- tract individually agreed upon. After the contra[...]

199 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility BMW TeleServ ices* General inf ormation TeleServices supports communication with your BMW center. > Data on the vehicle's service requirements can be sent directly to the BMW center. In this way, the BMW center can plan its work in advance. Thi[...]

ConnectedDrive 200 Starting BMW Road side Assistance with BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices In a vehicle with BMW TeleServices, assistance is first offered throug h the BMW Teleservice diagnosis and then if necessary, through the BMW Teleservice help. 1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. "Roadside Assistance" 3. "S[...]

201 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Starting BMW Onlin e 1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. "BMW Online" 3. "OK" if necessary The BMW Online start page is displayed. Using BMW Online To select and display content: > Turn the controller to hi[...]

ConnectedDrive 202 3. "Start service" Automatic Service Request* The Teleservice data ne cessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW center prior to the servic e deadline. If possible, the center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged. Check when your BMW ce nter was notified. 1. "Vehicle [...]

203 Entertainment Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Information about suitable mobile phones, available software applic ations, and their instal- lation can be found at www.bmw.com/connec- tivity or at your BMW center. Only make entries when traffic conditions permit. Otherwise, you may endanger vehicle[...]

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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 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Refueling 206 Refueling Always switch off th e engine before refu- eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a messag e will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can dev elop a leak and cause an e xplo[...]

Mobility 207 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Fuel specifications Never use fuels labe led at the fuel pump as metal-containing. Do not use lead ed gasoline or gasoline with metal-containing additives such as manganese or iron; doing so can cause perma- nent damage to the cata lytic converter or o[...]

Wheels and tires 208 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depe nd on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of th e specified tire pres- sure. Check the tire inflatio n pressure regularly and c[...]

Mobility 209 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 128i Coupe: tire inflation pr essures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All [...]

Wheels and tires 210 Convertible: tir e inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling spe eds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specificat ions in the table ar e indicated in psi/kilopasc al with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature w[...]

Mobility 211 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Convertible: tire infl ation pressures for the 135i Tire si ze Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specificat ions in the table ar[...]

Wheels and tires 212 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. 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[...]

Mobility 213 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la boratory test wheel. S[...]

Wheels and tires 214 Run-flat tires The symbol identifying ru n- flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall. Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup- porting tire and a spec ial rim. The reinforce- ment in the sidewalls en sures that the tire can continue to be used su bject to certain restric- tions, even if depressurized[...]

Mobility 215 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment When properly used, these tires meet the high - est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics. Special chara cteristics of w inter tires BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatu res below +45 7 /+7 6 . Although all-s[...]

Under the hood 216 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowled ge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the veh icle performed only by a BMW ce nter or by a works hop that work according to BMW re pair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is[...]

Mobility 217 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 219 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean- ing system and wind ow washer sy stem, refer to page 68 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 235 4 Fluid fille[...]

Under the hood 218 Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked. This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move. 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 p[...]

Mobility 219 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Have the vehicle checked immedi- ately; otherwise, the excess oil may lead to engine damage. < > "Measurement inac tive. Have this checked.": Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to drive, note the recalculated remaining mile- age u[...]

Under the hood 220 Checking coolant level Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is ho t. Escaping coolant can cause burns. < 1. Do not o pen the en gine hood be fore the engine has cooled do wn. 2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to[...]

Mobility 221 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the tra ffic and operating safety of your BMW. The objective is to o ptimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte- nance costs. If and when yo u come t[...]

Maintenance 222 Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check- ing components relevant to the composition of the vehicle's emissi ons. Emissions The warning lamp lights up: The vehicle is producing higher emis- sions. The trip can be continue d. Have the car checked as soon as possible . Canadian models [...]

Mobility 223 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi- cantly to the value re tention of your BMW. BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose. Your BMW center will be happy to [...]

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Mobility 225 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Always read and follow the manufacturer 's instructions. After washing the converti ble top three to five times, treat it with an impregnating agent. Paintwork care Regular care contributes to value reten tion and protects the paintwork against t [...]

Care 226 to become brittle prematur ely. Therefore, fre- quently clean th e leather of dus t using a cloth o r vacuum cleaner. Clean light-colored leathe r more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable. Treat the leather at least once every two months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack th e leather's protect[...]

Mobility 227 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored below the floor mat in the cargo area. Wiper blades 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1 , and fold out the wiper blad[...]

Replacing components 228 the journey with great ca re, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this. Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed only by a BMW ce nter or a worksho p that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Due to high voltage, there is a ris[...]

Mobility 229 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Xenon he adlamps Parking lamps, roadsi de parking lamps, daytime r unning light s H8 bulb, 35 watts The figure shows the right-h and headlamp. 1. Remove the headlamp cover. 2. Turn the bulb, see arrow, and re move it. 3. Pull off the connector a nd rep[...]

Replacing components 230 Side turn signa ls W5W bulb, 5 watts 1. Press the rear edge of the lamp toward the front with your fingertip, arrow 1 and pivot it out, arrow 2 . 2. While simultaneously lifting the retaining tab, rotate bulb hold er to the left and remove. 3. Remove lamp and replace it. To install, insert front end of th e lamp and press i[...]

Mobility 231 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Replacing t ail lamps Outer brak e lamp The outer brake lamp can be accessed th rough a single socket. The figure shows the right side of the vehic le. 1. Remove the cover from the panel of the cargo area. 2. Turn the bulb holder to the left, s ee arro[...]

Replacing components 232 Jack mounting p oints The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration. Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters conce[...]

Mobility 233 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment In the glove compartment Accessing the fuse box: 1. Open the glove compartment. 2. Remove the damper, arrow 1 , from the lower holder by applyi ng forward pressure. 3. Disenga ge the glove compartment by pressing on both tabs, arrows 2 , and fold it do[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 234 Giving and receiving assistance Emergency Request* Requiremen ts > Full preparation package mobile phone: this equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mo bile phone is paired with the vehic le. > BMW Assist is activated. > Radio readiness is switched on. > The BMW Assist sy[...]

Mobility 235 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment can obtain support there in the event of a break- down. First aid pouch* Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good [...]

Giving and receiving assistance 236 3. Attach the second te rminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a star ting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the nega tive terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehi[...]

Mobility 237 Reference At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Rear Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 57 ; otherwise, the low-beam headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable. There is no power assist while the engine is off. Thus, brak[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 238 With a tow truck Manual transmission and automatic transmis- sion: Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed. Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised as this may cause the steering to turn. Tow-starting Avoid[...]

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Technical data 242 Technical data Engine data 128i 135i Displacement cu in/cm μ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,300-5,000 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition fo[...]

Reference 243 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m 135i: height 55.4 in/1,408 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Technical data 244 Convertible All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circ le dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m 135i: height 54.8 in/1,392 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Reference 245 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Weights Coupe Convertible 128i 135i Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs./kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 > with automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,211/1,910 – > Sport automatic transmission with double clutch lbs./kg – 4,321/1,96[...]

Technical data 246 Capacities Notes Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page 207 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 68 including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 818 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 4[...]

Reference 247 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Short commands for the voice activation system For instructions on the voice activation system, refer to page 23 . Having the possible spoken commands read aloud: { Voice commands } The following short commands are for vehicl es with the voice activati[...]

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 248 Music collection External devices Tone contro l Radio FM Opening the CD and Multimedia menu { C D and multimedia } CD and DVD * { C D } Displaying entertainment details on the split screen * { Entertainment details } Function Command Function Command Searching for music; opening the menu { Music s[...]

Reference 249 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility AM Satellite ra dio Presets Telephone* Office* Function Command Calling up an AM station { A M } Opening m anual se arch { Manual } Function Command Calling up the satellite radio { Satellite radio } Switching on the satellite radio { Satellite radio o[...]

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 250 Contacts* Navigation* General information Displaying calendar { Calendar } Displaying tasks { Tasks } Displaying reminders { Reminders } Function Command Function Command Selecting a name { Choose nam e } Opening the contacts { Conta cts } My contacts { My contact s } New contact { New co ntact } [...]

Reference 251 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Map Split screen* settings Destination guidance with intermedia te destinations Function Command Displaying the map { Map } Map facin g north { Map facing north } Map in the direction of travel { Map in direction of travel } Perspective map { Map persp[...]

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 252 ConnectedDrive* or BMW Assist* Vehicle information Settings Vehicle Equipment Function Command Opening BMW Assist * { B M W Assist } Accessing ConnectedD rive * { C onnected Drive } Opening BMW Search * { B M W Online } Function Command Accessing the onbo ard computer { Onboard i nfo } Opening the[...]

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Everything from A to Z 254 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 83 Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 66 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5 Accident, reporting, refer to Emergency Request 234 Activated-charcoal filter 102 Active steering 89 Adaptive Light Control 95 Additives – coolant 219 – engine [...]

Reference 255 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Backup lamp, replacing bulb 231 Bag for skis, refer to Ski bag 110 Band-aids, refe r to First aid pouch 235 Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 237 Base plate for telephone or mobile phone – refer to Snap-in adapter 186 Bass, tone setting 144 Bat[...]

Everything from A to Z 256 Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk lid 33 Cargo area net, re fer to Securing cargo 120 Cargo loading 119 – securing cargo 120 – stowing cargo 120 – vehicle 119 Car jack – jacking points 232 Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 28 Car phone – installation location, refer to Center armrest 108 – refer to [...]

Reference 257 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Convertible top – convenient opening 30 Convertible top care 224 Coolant 219 – checking level 220 – filling 220 Coolant temperature 219 Cooling, maximum 100 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 219 Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps 95 Cornering li[...]

Everything from A to Z 258 Driving through water 118 Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 116 Dry air, refer to Cooling function 101 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 83 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 84 – indicator lamps 84 DVD – country codes 157 – settings 158 – video playback 157 DVD menu 158 DVD player, refer to CD player 155 DVD video 157 D[...]

Reference 259 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility FM, waveb and 147 Fog la mps 97 – indicator lamp 13 , 97 Footwell lamps 98 For you r own sa fety 5 Free memory capacity , music collection 164 Front a irbags 90 Front seat adj ustment 46 Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting win dows 101 FTM, refer t[...]

Everything from A to Z 260 I IBOC, refer to HD Radio 148 Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 70 Identification marks – tire coding 212 iDrive 16 – adjusting brightness 81 – changin g date a nd time 77 – changing language 81 – menu guidance 17 – operating principle 16 – status information 19 Ignition 57 – switched off 5[...]

Reference 261 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Locking – adjusting confirmation signal 30 – from inside 33 – from outside 30 – without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 35 Locking and unlocking doors – from inside 32 – from outside 29 Low beam control, refe r to High-beam Assistan[...]

Everything from A to Z 262 Navigation system 124 – address book 127 – bypassing a route section 135 – continuing destination guidance 134 – destination entry 125 – dynamic destination guidance 140 – entering a destination by voice 131 – entering a destination manually 125 – frequently asked questions 141 – gas station recommendati[...]

Reference 263 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 235 Puncture – Flat Tire Monitor 84 R Radio – controls 144 – HD Radio 148 – satellite radio 150 – selecting waveband 147 – storing stations 147 – switching on/off 144 – tone control[...]

Everything from A to Z 264 S Safety-belt height adjustment 51 Safety belts 50 – damage 51 – indicator lamp 51 – reminder 51 – sitting safely 45 Safety systems – airbags 90 – Antilock Brake System ABS 83 – Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83 – rollover protection system, Convertible 92 – safety belts 50 Safety tires, refer to Run-flat[...]

Reference 265 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 61 Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 63 Stability control, refer to Driving stability control system s 83 Start/Stop button 57 – starting the engine 58 – [...]

Everything from A to Z 266 Tires – age 212 – air loss 87 – breaking in 116 – changing, refer to Changing wheels 231 – condition 213 – damage 213 – inflation pressure 208 – labels 212 – mini mum tread depth 21 3 – new tires 214 – pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 84 – pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure [...]

Reference 267 At a glance Contro ls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility V VCD 157 Vehicle – battery 232 – breaking in 116 – cargo loading 119 – decommissioning, refer to Vehicle st orage 226 – dimensions 243 – identification number, refer to Engine compartment 217 – parking 58 – weight 245 Vehicle jack 232 [...]

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