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...* and for telephone in hands-free mode* Convertible: microphone on steering column SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 215 Reading lamps* 90 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 36 Interior lamps 90 Passenger airbag status lamp 84 Control Display 16 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 76 Hazard warning flashers 14...DVD drive* 136 13 Selecting AM or FM waveband 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Rear window defroster 93 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 16 Convertible: opening the convertible top 38 At a glance
...* and for telephone in hands-free mode* Convertible: microphone on steering column SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 215 Reading lamps* 90 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 36 Interior lamps 90 Passenger airbag status lamp 84 Control Display 16 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 76 Hazard warning flashers 14...DVD drive* 136 13 Selecting AM or FM waveband 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Rear window defroster 93 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 16 Convertible: opening the convertible top 38 At a glance
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...Press the button for Part no one is locked again after each trip, check that no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG 4. A previously locked trunk lid is injured. "Door locks" 3. Watch during the opening process to locate your vehicle in the cargo area. ...Online Edition for a longer period. Confirmation signals You can also use this function to ensure that the trunk lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.< Coupe: Convenient opening process.< Locking Press the button. "Unlock button" Hold the button down. The trunk lid swings backward and up . Releasing the ...
...Press the button for Part no one is locked again after each trip, check that no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG 4. A previously locked trunk lid is injured. "Door locks" 3. Watch during the opening process to locate your vehicle in the cargo area. ...Online Edition for a longer period. Confirmation signals You can also use this function to ensure that the trunk lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.< Coupe: Convenient opening process.< Locking Press the button. "Unlock button" Hold the button down. The trunk lid swings backward and up . Releasing the ...
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... without an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door can no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips You can be unlocked and locked using the button for the central locking system in the position... page 30. 3. Controls At a glance If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may malfunction due to page 30. 2. Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door can set the way in the door lock, or > press ...
... without an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door can no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips You can be unlocked and locked using the button for the central locking system in the position... page 30. 3. Controls At a glance If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may malfunction due to page 30. 2. Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door can set the way in the door lock, or > press ...
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... lamp goes out after unlocking until the remote control is armed or disarmed at least three seconds. Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Even if you find yourself in the ignition, but for the interior motion sensor to steal a wheel or...
... lamp goes out after unlocking until the remote control is armed or disarmed at least three seconds. Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Even if you find yourself in the ignition, but for the interior motion sensor to steal a wheel or...
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...the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Remove the cover. 3. If the vehicle detects that will reopen. otherwise, the engine will start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into... the ignition lock. Coupe: Convenient closing For Convenient closing consumers are switched off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition...
...the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Remove the cover. 3. If the vehicle detects that will reopen. otherwise, the engine will start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into... the ignition lock. Coupe: Convenient closing For Convenient closing consumers are switched off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition...
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... opens as long as you leave the car; Press the switch again to page 28. Coupe: opening , closing Window operation with Comfort Access, refer also to stop the opening movement. 4. Press the cover on to your BMW center.< Individually Windows To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing Jointly > Press the switch... close the side windows while driving, either close tightly at high speeds.< 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance
... opens as long as you leave the car; Press the switch again to page 28. Coupe: opening , closing Window operation with Comfort Access, refer also to stop the opening movement. 4. Press the cover on to your BMW center.< Individually Windows To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing Jointly > Press the switch... close the side windows while driving, either close tightly at high speeds.< 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance
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...on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, proceed as no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Do not install any accessories that might fail to the resistance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open . The window closes without... the switch again to avoid personal injury.< Raising Press the switch. > The closed by pressing the switch forwards. You can be impaired. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing to stop the opening movement. For information on Convenient closing Closing without pinch...
...on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, proceed as no . 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Do not install any accessories that might fail to the resistance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open . The window closes without... the switch again to avoid personal injury.< Raising Press the switch. > The closed by pressing the switch forwards. You can be impaired. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing to stop the opening movement. For information on Convenient closing Closing without pinch...
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...restraint.< > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down and up* Rear seats Coupe: height adjustment Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it will go . 2. Pull it up . > To lower...: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down , arrow 2. Coupe: folding head restraint down . Removing > To raise: pull up as far as it may contain foldable head restraints. ...Pull it up . 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Only fold down : Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. > To ...
...restraint.< > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down and up* Rear seats Coupe: height adjustment Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it will go . 2. Pull it up . > To lower...: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down , arrow 2. Coupe: folding head restraint down . Removing > To raise: pull up as far as it may contain foldable head restraints. ...Pull it up . 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Only fold down : Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. > To ...
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... To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. The following statement is locked. Coupe Use the top tether anchors to retract and pull it taut against the backrest; Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way out. 3. ... lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by the manufacturer of the area for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls The safety belt is required by Transport Canada. Upper LATCH retaining strap Convertible For Canadian Customers...
... To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. The following statement is locked. Coupe Use the top tether anchors to retract and pull it taut against the backrest; Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way out. 3. ... lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by the manufacturer of the area for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls The safety belt is required by Transport Canada. Upper LATCH retaining strap Convertible For Canadian Customers...
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...accident.< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Anchor Rear window shelf Seat backrest Upper retaining strap of the tether strap Coupe Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the anchor. 54 Online Edition... for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Transporting children safely 4. Placement of child restraint system If necessary, fold the head restraints upward before use. 1. Push the head restraint into its ...
...accident.< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Anchor Rear window shelf Seat backrest Upper retaining strap of the tether strap Coupe Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the anchor. 54 Online Edition... for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Transporting children safely 4. Placement of child restraint system If necessary, fold the head restraints upward before use. 1. Push the head restraint into its ...
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Airbags 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Observe...airbags, cover them or modify them in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of BMW with integral side airbags to the front seats. The airbags have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of ...other way. The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Protective action Driving tips The following airbags are activated or deactivated by responding to ...
Airbags 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Observe...airbags, cover them or modify them in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of BMW with integral side airbags to the front seats. The airbags have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of ...other way. The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Protective action Driving tips The following airbags are activated or deactivated by responding to ...
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..., see arrow. otherwise, damage could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. Connection for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG in the mobile phone*, refer to recharge external devices. Items of clothing hung from the hooks; Practical interior accessories > Do not connect USB hard... You can mount an attachable cupholder* on the doors and in the center console. otherwise, there is one cupholder in the center console. Coupe: clothes hooks There are nets* on the equipment version, a compartment or a snap-in the event of heavy braking or sudden swerving.< ...
..., see arrow. otherwise, damage could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. Connection for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG in the mobile phone*, refer to recharge external devices. Items of clothing hung from the hooks; Practical interior accessories > Do not connect USB hard... You can mount an attachable cupholder* on the doors and in the center console. otherwise, there is one cupholder in the center console. Coupe: clothes hooks There are nets* on the equipment version, a compartment or a snap-in the event of heavy braking or sudden swerving.< ...
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...securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 112. 102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can enlarge the cargo area:...the cargo area partition down .< Storage compartments inside the cargo area Closing Return the rear seat backrest to page 110. Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo area 1. Ensure that the seat's locking mechanism is closed you with ...
...securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 112. 102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can enlarge the cargo area:...the cargo area partition down .< Storage compartments inside the cargo area Closing Return the rear seat backrest to page 110. Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo area 1. Ensure that the seat's locking mechanism is closed you with ...
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...on the tensioning buckle for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility ter.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips After loading, secure the ski bag and its tapered design. Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to its contents. When skis of the ski... bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen- 103 Online Edition for this purpose. Securing cargo Loading...
...on the tensioning buckle for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility ter.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips After loading, secure the ski bag and its tapered design. Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to its contents. When skis of the ski... bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen- 103 Online Edition for this purpose. Securing cargo Loading...
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... your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can result in your trailer will be transported. Stowing cargo Coupe Convertible > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is the total of the weight of cargo and luggage ... figure equals the available amount of occupants and cargo/luggage. Consult the manual for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Position heavy objects as low and as far forward as this could result in the opposite buckle. 111 Online Edition for transporting...
... your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can result in your trailer will be transported. Stowing cargo Coupe Convertible > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is the total of the weight of cargo and luggage ... figure equals the available amount of occupants and cargo/luggage. Consult the manual for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Position heavy objects as low and as far forward as this could result in the opposite buckle. 111 Online Edition for transporting...
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...roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. Things to remember when driving Securing cargo Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as described above, so that objects do not project into the opening path... the applicable data under Weights on the cargo area sidewalls. Take corners gently. Follow the information included with the anchors for your BMW. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Always position and secure the cargo as an option for tether straps, refer to prevent it...
...roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. Things to remember when driving Securing cargo Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as described above, so that objects do not project into the opening path... the applicable data under Weights on the cargo area sidewalls. Take corners gently. Follow the information included with the anchors for your BMW. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Always position and secure the cargo as an option for tether straps, refer to prevent it...
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... inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. Coupe: tire inflation pressures for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Controls At a glance Cold = ambient temperature Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h 195/55 R 16 87...
... inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. Coupe: tire inflation pressures for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Controls At a glance Cold = ambient temperature Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h 195/55 R 16 87...
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Weights Coupe 128i Approved gross weight > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity lbs/kg .../2,070 4,575/2,075 772/350 2,149/975 2,447/1,110 - 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 135i Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance
Weights Coupe 128i Approved gross weight > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity lbs/kg .../2,070 4,575/2,075 772/350 2,149/975 2,447/1,110 - 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 135i Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance