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... telephone* in hands-free mode Convertible: microphone on steering column Reading lamps* 78 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 29 Interior lamps 77 Passenger airbag status lamp 72 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 65 Hazard warning flashers Central locking system 22 Radio, ... Air flow rate 80, 83 Defrosting windows* 84 Rear window defroster 84 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Residual heat mode* 83 Driving tips Controls 10 Heating and ventilation, air conditioner* or automatic climate control* At a glance
... telephone* in hands-free mode Convertible: microphone on steering column Reading lamps* 78 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 29 Interior lamps 77 Passenger airbag status lamp 72 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 65 Hazard warning flashers Central locking system 22 Radio, ... Air flow rate 80, 83 Defrosting windows* 84 Rear window defroster 84 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Residual heat mode* 83 Driving tips Controls 10 Heating and ventilation, air conditioner* or automatic climate control* At a glance
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... the entire vehicle. 7. The setting is injured. You can also use . Ensure that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG button, the win- Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down . Convertible: convenient closing* You can open the convertible top using the ... backward and up . If you continue pressing the dows move up when opened provided that the luggage compartment lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.< Coupe: convenient opening * You can close the convertible top and the windows using the remote control for convenient access within a range of approx. 13...
... the entire vehicle. 7. The setting is injured. You can also use . Ensure that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG button, the win- Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down . Convertible: convenient closing* You can open the convertible top using the ... backward and up . If you continue pressing the dows move up when opened provided that the luggage compartment lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.< Coupe: convenient opening * You can close the convertible top and the windows using the remote control for convenient access within a range of approx. 13...
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...changes to these devices could void the user's authority to page 59. 1. If the car can no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility 5. Use the remote control on the ignition, refer to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up or down repeatedly until the symbol... unlocking Confirmation signal during unlocking/locking. > The function is stored. 21 Online Edition for convenient access contains a battery that may cause undesired operation. 3. Coupe: in the turn indicator lever up during locking > this equipment.< Driving tips Controls At a glance
...changes to these devices could void the user's authority to page 59. 1. If the car can no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility 5. Use the remote control on the ignition, refer to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up or down repeatedly until the symbol... unlocking Confirmation signal during unlocking/locking. > The function is stored. 21 Online Edition for convenient access contains a battery that may cause undesired operation. 3. Coupe: in the turn indicator lever up during locking > this equipment.< Driving tips Controls At a glance
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... vehicle is not equipped with an alarm system* or convenient access*, you can also control the power windows and the glass roof* in the coupe or the convertible top in which the car locks: For operating principle refer to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does ... closing Opening and closing procedure, and when opening the convertible top, watch the process and ensure that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Press button 2.
... vehicle is not equipped with an alarm system* or convenient access*, you can also control the power windows and the glass roof* in the coupe or the convertible top in which the car locks: For operating principle refer to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does ... closing Opening and closing procedure, and when opening the convertible top, watch the process and ensure that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Press button 2.
Owner's Manual
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...lid are > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are not activated. Interior motion sensor Coupe Driving tips Reference Mobility In order for Part no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. in the...interior motion sensor may be switched off the alarm: press any button. Press the button for no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance not properly closed. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as leaves, refer to the height of the car...
...lid are > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are not activated. Interior motion sensor Coupe Driving tips Reference Mobility In order for Part no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. in the...interior motion sensor may be switched off the alarm: press any button. Press the button for no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance not properly closed. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as leaves, refer to the height of the car...
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... the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG You should therefore first Convertible: window and convertible top operation With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, you need to do is ...use is outside of convenient access are switched off until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can open and close to pressing the button. Coupe: convenient closing For convenient closing starting > Convenient closing Switching off before locking the vehicle.< Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid ...
... the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG You should therefore first Convertible: window and convertible top operation With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, you need to do is ...use is outside of convenient access are switched off until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can open and close to pressing the button. Coupe: convenient closing For convenient closing starting > Convenient closing Switching off before locking the vehicle.< Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid ...
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... control or the door lock, refer to stop the opening movement. You can close as long as no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Opening and closing Coupe: opening, closing switch again to page 20.
... control or the door lock, refer to stop the opening movement. You can close as long as no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Opening and closing Coupe: opening, closing switch again to page 20.
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...roof in the roof, or during closing from closing the windows normally, proceed as no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Briefly press the switch again to avoid personal injury.< > The open together as long as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. ...window reopens slightly if the closing to stop the opening in a similar manner by hand. You can be impaired. For information on page 26. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. Do not install any accessories that might ...
...roof in the roof, or during closing from closing the windows normally, proceed as no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Briefly press the switch again to avoid personal injury.< > The open together as long as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. ...window reopens slightly if the closing to stop the opening in a similar manner by hand. You can be impaired. For information on page 26. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. Do not install any accessories that might ...
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...restraint down the head restraints if there are no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Only fold down . 1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint all the way out. Coupe: folding head restraint down : Press the button, arrow 1. Folding down and up the head restraints again ... for Part no passengers in the rear. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint all the way out. Fold up * Rear seats Coupe: height adjustment Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may contain foldable head restraints. Adjustments the passenger will go . 2.
...restraint down the head restraints if there are no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Only fold down . 1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint all the way out. Coupe: folding head restraint down : Press the button, arrow 1. Folding down and up the head restraints again ... for Part no passengers in the rear. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint all the way out. Fold up * Rear seats Coupe: height adjustment Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may contain foldable head restraints. Adjustments the passenger will go . 2.
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... anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps. 45 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Ensure that the child restraint system is locked. LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for ... use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest. Coupe: child-restraint system with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. 3. The safety belt is...
... anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps. 45 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Ensure that the child restraint system is locked. LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for ... use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest. Coupe: child-restraint system with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. 3. The safety belt is...
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...belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. Do not modify the individual components of the system or...front passenger airbags below.< Mobility Reference 71 Online Edition for the front passenger are located under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on the sun visors. Do not apply ...
...belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. Do not modify the individual components of the system or...front passenger airbags below.< Mobility Reference 71 Online Edition for the front passenger are located under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on the sun visors. Do not apply ...
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...is an increased risk of injury in /3.5 mm. Reference 89 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Mobility Driving tips Controls Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in the event of clothing hung from the hooks, otherwise they could result.< ...Connection for external audio device To open: press the button. Coupe: clothes hooks There are two cup holders in the rear. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view....
...is an increased risk of injury in /3.5 mm. Reference 89 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Mobility Driving tips Controls Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in the event of clothing hung from the hooks, otherwise they could result.< ...Connection for external audio device To open: press the button. Coupe: clothes hooks There are two cup holders in the rear. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view....
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... you with a way to attach cargo bay nets* or draw straps* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls 1. Ensure that the seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding ... eyes in the cargo bay. The convertible top can enlarge the cargo bay: To do not press against the cargo bay partition from below. Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay At a glance Before opening the convertible top, pull the cargo bay partition ...
... you with a way to attach cargo bay nets* or draw straps* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls 1. Ensure that the seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding ... eyes in the cargo bay. The convertible top can enlarge the cargo bay: To do not press against the cargo bay partition from below. Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay At a glance Before opening the convertible top, pull the cargo bay partition ...
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...snowboards. Fold down the center panel in reverse order. For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW center.< 92 Online Edition for loading in the rear seat backrest. 2. Removing the ski bag The ski bag...the ski bag, perform the steps described for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the tensioning buckle for safe, clean... it . With the ski bag you to use other inserts. 3. Practical interior accessories Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to its contents.
...snowboards. Fold down the center panel in reverse order. For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW center.< 92 Online Edition for loading in the rear seat backrest. 2. Removing the ski bag The ski bag...the ski bag, perform the steps described for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the tensioning buckle for safe, clean... it . With the ski bag you to use other inserts. 3. Practical interior accessories Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to its contents.
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...kilograms or YYY pounds. The greater the weight of the load from your vehicle. Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. Stowing cargo Coupe Mobility 99 Reference 4. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs. The permissible load is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. passengers in damage to the ... result in your vehicle's placard*: The combined weight of the driver and passengers that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,400 lbs. Locate the following statement on the vehicle. and there...
...kilograms or YYY pounds. The greater the weight of the load from your vehicle. Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. Stowing cargo Coupe Mobility 99 Reference 4. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs. The permissible load is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. passengers in damage to the ... result in your vehicle's placard*: The combined weight of the driver and passengers that no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,400 lbs. Locate the following statement on the vehicle. and there...
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... the information included with the directions given in the installation instructions. Heavy items should not be damaged.< Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW center. Be sure Online Edition for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Heavy or hard ...the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Never exceed either of the cargo bay. You can pose a safety hazard, and may be thrown around, for securing larger and heavier objects are...
... the information included with the directions given in the installation instructions. Heavy items should not be damaged.< Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW center. Be sure Online Edition for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Heavy or hard ...the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Never exceed either of the cargo bay. You can pose a safety hazard, and may be thrown around, for securing larger and heavier objects are...
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... the permissible load and weights can be found on page 149. 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa At a glance 42/290 Mobility Reference 42/290 Driving tips Controls 42...
... the permissible load and weights can be found on page 149. 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa At a glance 42/290 Mobility Reference 42/290 Driving tips Controls 42...
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Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in inches/mm. Dimensions Coupe At a glance All dimensions given in /10.7 m. 147 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in inches/mm. Dimensions Coupe At a glance All dimensions given in /10.7 m. 147 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls
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Weights Coupe Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Approved .../1,040 165/75 13.1/370 165/75 13.1/370 Controls Reference Mobility 149 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 4,211/1,910 4,266/1,935 794/360 2,028/920 794/360 2,116/960...
Weights Coupe Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Approved .../1,040 165/75 13.1/370 165/75 13.1/370 Controls Reference Mobility 149 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930 4,211/1,910 4,266/1,935 794/360 2,028/920 794/360 2,116/960...