load capacity BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2008 E88 Owner's Manual

Controls
109Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
When returning the backrest into its seat-
ing position, make sure that the seat's
locking mechanism is properly engaged. Other-
wise, cargo could be thrown around in the event
of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the
occupants.<
The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo bay nets
* or draw
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page117.
Convertible: cargo loading
Enlarging the cargo bay
When the convertible top is closed you can
enlarge the cargo bay:
To do so, fold the cargo bay partition upward.
Before opening the convertible top, pull the
cargo bay partition down until it engages.
Ensure that pointed objects do not press
against the cargo bay partition from below.
The convertible top can only be opened
when the cargo bay partition is folded
down.<
Storage compartments inside
the cargo bay
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following storage spaces can be found in the
cargo bay:
>Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding
umbrella>Net for small objects on the right trim panel
of the cargo bay
>Retaining straps
* on cargo bay floor: for
securing smaller objects or as an anti-slip
surface when you place objects on the
straps
The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo bay nets
* or draw
straps
* for securing suitcases and luggage,
refer to page118.
Coupe: ski bag*
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to
2snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6.6ft/2.0m. When skis of 6.6ft/2.0m
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
Ensure that the skis are clean when they are
loaded into the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to
prevent damage.
1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover. To stabilize the cover
in the folded-down position, place the cen-
ter panel underneath it.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.

Practical interior accessories
110 4.Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining
strap to the eyelet on the side of the ski bag
opening.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described, otherwise it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2.Pull the handle, arrow1.
3.Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various
inserts available, contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Convertible: through-loading
opening with integrated
transport bag*
The transport bag is designed for safe, clean
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up
to 2 snowboards.
With the transport bag you can stow skis up to a
length of 6.6 ft /2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
When using the transport bag, it is not
permissible to transport passengers in
the rear seats.<
Loading
1.Pull the grip in the filler piece of the rear
backrest up and take out the filler piece.
2.Place the filler piece onto the seat cushion
with the backrest side facing up.

Driving tips
117Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page37.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. This can ultimately
result in a sudden blow-out.<
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the cargo
bay, as this could result in damage to the vehi-
cle.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
Coupe

Things to remember when driving
118
Convertible
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backrests.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a cargo bay net
* or draw
straps
*.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. To attach the cargo
straps, there are two lashing eyes, arrows 1,
on the inside wall of the cargo bay. Depend-
ing on your vehicle's equipment, there may
be two additional lashing eyes, arrows2, on
the cargo bay sidewalls.
Follow the information included with the
cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerving is necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page239, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.
Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing
eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure
cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to
page56, otherwise these could be damaged.<
Coupe: roof-mounted
luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
f o r y o u r B M W . C o m p l y w i t h t h e d i r e c t i o n s g i v e n
in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
Fold open the cover.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page239.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure

Driving tips
119Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass roof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the luggage
compartment lid.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
Rear-mounted luggage rack*
A rear-mounted luggage rack is available as a
special accessory for your BMW. Comply with
the directions given in the installation instruc-
tions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located under the pro-
tective covers in the bumper.
Loading the rear-mounted luggage
rack
You should always remember not to exceed the
approved roof load capacity, the approved
gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when
loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page239.

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Coupe
Convertible
Capacities
128i135i
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,252/1,475 3,373/1,530
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,384/1,535
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,211/1,910 4,266/1,935
Load lbs/kg 882/400 882/400
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,028/920 2,116/960
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,249/1,020 2,249/1,020
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/liters 13.1/370 13.1/370
128i135i
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,494/1,585 3,660/1660
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,571/1,620 3,671/1,665
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,398/1,995 4,564/2,070
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 4,575/2,075
Load lbs/kg 904/410 904/410
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,050/930 2,149/975
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 2,447/1,110
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – –
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/liters 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305
Notes
Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page203
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page64
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

Everything from A - Z
246 Calling
– from phone book183
– from Top 8 list184
– redialing184
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Capacities239
Capacity of the cargo bay239
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery227
Car care, refer to Care219
"Car Data"69
Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts221
– convertible top220
– displays222
– exterior219
– fine wood parts222
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts222
– rubber seals221
– safety belts222
– sensors and cameras222
– upholstery and cloth
trim221
– washing the car
manually220
– windows220
– wiper blades220
Cargo, securing118
Cargo bay
– capacity239
– convenient access37
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system108
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps95
– lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid33
– opening from outside33Cargo bay lid, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid33
Cargo bay net, refer to
Securing cargo118
Cargo loading
– securing cargo118
– stowing cargo117
– vehicle117
Car jack
– jacking points227
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio154
Car shampoo222
Car wash116
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system115
"Categories" for satellite
radio161
"CD"150,163
CD changer163
– compressed audio files163
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse167
– installation location167
– playing a track165
– random order166
– repeating a track166
– selecting a CD163
– selecting a track164
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151CD player163
– compressed audio files163
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse167
– playing a track165
– random order166
– repeating a track166
– selecting a track164
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb226
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
"Central locking"30,50
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside
29
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing the language on the
Control Display80
Changing wheels226
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
"Check Control
messages"78
Checking oil level213
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH56
Child-restraint systems55
Child seats55
Chrome parts222
Chrome polish222
Cigarette lighter108
Cleaning headlamps64
– washer fluid64
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care219
"Climate"98

Everything from A - Z
254
R
Radio
– autostore155
– controls150
– High Definition Radio157
– listening to stations154
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio160
– selecting a
waveband150,154
– selecting the frequency
manually155
– station search155
– stations with best
reception155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Rain sensor63
"Random", refer to Random
play166
"Random all" for audio
mode167
"Random directory" for audio
mode167
Random play166
"RDS" Radio Data
System157
Reading lamps96
Rear fog lamps
– replacing bulb226
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps225
Rear-mounted luggage
rack119
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests108
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster100
"Received calls"184Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch79
"Redial" on the mobile
phone184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps225
Refueling202
Releasing
– hood212
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer69
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range69
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access36
– garage door opener103
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunctions31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock58
– service data217
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode166
"Repeat" for audio mode166
"Repeat track" for audio
mode166
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses227
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires210
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Reservoir for washer
systems64"Reset"84,86
– tone settings153
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings152
"Reset" for stopwatch79
Residual heat100
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts51
Restraint systems for
children55
Retreaded tires210
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside Assistance"192
Roadside
Assistance192,229
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs224
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements72
Rollover protection system,
convertible90
– resetting91
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage
rack118
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away232
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route134
– arrow display137
– changing141
– display137
– displaying streets and
towns/cities139
– displaying town139
– list139
– map display138
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134

Everything from A - Z
258 Turn, indicating
– triple turn signal63
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions237
Turn signals62
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs225
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading118
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR208
"Units"71
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption71
– temperature71
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control103
Universal remote control103
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking29
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Convenient access36
"Update services"194,196
USB-audio interface170
"USB" for audio
mode169,171
V
Vehicle
– battery227
– breaking in114
– cargo loading117
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage
– dimensions237
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment213
– parking59
– weight239
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack227
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position144
Vehicle storage222
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
Ventilation when parked, refer
to Parked car ventilation101
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
"Vent settings"98
Voice commands
– overview23
– short commands240
Voice instructions from
navigation system140
– muting54,140
– repeating54,140
– switching on/off54,140
– volume140
Voice phone book188
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities239
– mobile phone181
– speed-dependent
control151
– voice instructions140
Volume distribution
– front/rear151
– left/right151
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning triangle230
Washer fluid64
– content of the reservoir64
Washer fluid filler neck64
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray107
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water116
Water penetration219,220
Waveband with the radio154
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth209
Weights239
Welcome lamps92
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions237
Wheels, new210
Wheels and tires204
Width, refer to
Dimensions237
Windows38
– convenient operation30
– convenient operation with
convenient access36
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system39
Windows, defrosting and
removing condensation100
Windshield
– cleaning64
– defrosting and removing
condensation100
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir239
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck64
Windshield washer system63
– washer fluid64
– washer nozzles64
Windshield wiper blades,
changing223