technical data BMW 128I COUPE 2011 E82 Owner's Manual

128i
135iOwner's Manual for Vehicle
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enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to
consult the index, refer to page238.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Dashboard
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
43Adjustments
52Transporting children safely
55Driving
68Controls overview
80Technology for driving comfort and
safety
91Lamps
96Climate
101Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
112Things to remember when driving
Navigation
120Navigation system
121Destination entry
130Destination guidance
137What to do if …
Entertainment
140On/off and tone
143Radio
146Satellite radio
151CD/DVD player and CD changer
158Music collection
163External devices
Communications
170Telephone
182Contacts
184BMW Assist
Mobility
192Refueling
194Wheels and tires
202Under the hood
207Maintenance
209Care
213Replacing components
219Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
226Technical data
231Short commands for the voice activation
system
238Everything from A to Z

Mobility
219Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency Request*
Conditions for an Emergency Request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone: this
equipment makes it possible to send an
Emergency Request even if no mobile
phone is paired with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating BMW
Assist, refer to page186.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone network.
>The Emergency Request system is opera-
ble.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to
visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, Emergency Requests
are not possible. The BMW Assist system can
be reactivated by a BMW center after a new
contract has been signed.
Sending an Emergency Request
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the BMW
Assist Response Center has been established,
the LED flashes.
Once the BMW Assist Response Center has
received your Emergency Request, the
BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you
are unable to respond, the BMW Assist
Response Center will be able to initiate further
steps to assist you under certain conditions.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.
Data for determining the necessary rescue
measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist
Response Center, e.g. the current position of
your vehicle, if it can be determined.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency
Request is sent automatically immediately after
a severe accident. This Automatic Collision
Notification is not affected by the button being
pressed.
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request service cannot be guaranteed
for the most unfavorable conditions.<
Roadside Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance is available by
phone around the clock in many countries. You
can obtain support there in the event of a break-
down.
Phone numbers for BMW Roadside Assistance
can be found in the Contact brochure.
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 time, if nec-
essary.

Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system and
an index that will help you find information most
quickly.
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Technical data
226
Technical data
Engine data
128i135i
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
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 1,200-5,000

Technical data
228
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m
135i: height 54.8 in/1,392 mm

Technical data
230
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page193
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page66
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

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Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control92
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control92
Country codes DVD153
Courtesy lamps95
Criteria for route130
Cross-hairs in navigation126
Cruise control66
Cruising range70
Cupholders105
Curb weight, refer to
Weights229
Current fuel consumption70
Current playback
– external devices165
– of music collection160
Customer Relations187
D
Dashboard, refer to
Dashboard10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95
Data, technical226
– capacities230
– dimensions227
– engine226
– sizes227
– weights229
Data memory208
Data transfer188
Date
– setting75
– setting format76
Daytime running lights, switch
positions92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control81
Deactivating front passenger
airbags88
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37Defogging windows98
Defrosting the windows98
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation98
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows98
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows98
Destination, entering by town/
city name121
Destination address
– entering121,127
Destination entry via BMW
Assist125
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice127
– entering via map126
– entry121
– home address124
– manual entry121
Destination guidance130
– bypassing a route
section131
– changing specified
route130
– continuing130
– starting130
– voice instructions132
– volume of voice
instructions132
Differential, breaking in112
Digital clock68,
74
Digital compass103
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions132
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book123
Displacement, refer to Engine
data226
Display, refer to Control
Display16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant205
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery218
Distance, refer to
Computer70
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements72
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer70
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC80
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades198
Draft-free ventilation99
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC81
Drive-off assistant82
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams91
Driving notes112
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant82
Driving stability control
systems81
Driving through water114
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes112
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function98
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control81

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Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires201
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– Service booklet
Maintenance system207
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control76
Manual car wash210
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– parking lock63
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual operation with
automatic transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Map view132
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– for winter tires201
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge
service177
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control99
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing170
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface163
Multi-channel playback141
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music, managing161
Music collection158
– backup162
– deleting162
– random sequence161
– restoring162
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface163
Music search159
My Info177
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination123
– storing current position123
– voice activation127
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off132
Navigation data120
Navigation system120
– address book123
– bypassing a route
section131
– continuing destination
guidance130
– destination entry121
– dynamic destination
guidance131
– entering a destination by
voice127
– entering a destination
manually121
– frequently asked
questions137
– gas station
recommendations131
– planning a trip128
– route list131
– selecting destination via
map126
– selecting route criteria130
– special destinations124
– starting destination
guidance130
– terminating destination
guidance130
– traffic bulletins133
– voice instructions132
– volume adjustment132
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments105
New tires200

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Storage compartments105
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing a destination in the
address book123
Storing music158
Storing tires201
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments105
Street, entering,
navigation122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surround141
SVCD153
SW, waveband143
Switches, refer to
Dashboard10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching the cooling function
on and off98
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting100
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer68
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid31
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps216
– replacing bulb216Tail lamps216
– replacing bulb216
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities230
Technical changes5
Technical data226
Telephone170
– voice commands177
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
TeleService185
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
Temperature display
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature
warning68
– setting the units72
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Thigh support44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp217
Three-point safety belt49
Through-loading system106
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times100
Tire inflation pressure194
– loss83,84
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– resetting the system85
– system limitations84
– warning lamp85
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor83
Tire Quality Grading198Tires
– age198
– air loss85
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels217
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure
194
– labels198
– minimum tread depth199
– new tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor82
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– puncture83
– retreaded200
– size198
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth199
– winter tires201
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins133
Tone
– control140
– middle setting142
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit213
Top 50 of music
collection160
Torque, refer to Engine
data226
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away221
Towing221
– car with automatic
transmission221
– methods222
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch222
Towing and tow-starting221