BMW 128I 2012 E88 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2012, Model line: 128I, Model: BMW 128I 2012 E88Pages: 272, PDF Size: 8.49 MB
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Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps97
– indicator lamp13,97
Footwell lamps98
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags90
Front seat adjustment46
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows101
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel207
– gauge71
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Fuel consumption indicator,
refer to Average fuel
consumption72
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses232
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control104
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Gas station
recommendations136
Gear display, with automatic
transmission60Gear shifting
– automatic transmission60
– manual transmission59
Gearshift lever62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient opening and
closing32
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system39
– remote control30
– tilting39
Glove compartment107
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Air vents99
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights245
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs228
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake59
Hands-free system184
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control,
automatic94
Headlamp cover228
Headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs228Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control95
Head restraints48
Heated
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heated mirrors52
Heating
– mirrors52
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating, rear window101
Heating and ventilation99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo120
Height, refer to
Dimensions243
Height adjustment
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant96
High beams96
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs228
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant96
High-pressure
washer223,224
High water, refer to Driving
through water118
Highways, refer to Route
criteria134
Hills118
Holders for cups108
Hood216
Hot exhaust system117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control83
Hydroplaning117
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260
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio148
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning70
Identification marks
– tire coding212
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness81
– changing date and time77
– changing language81
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
Imprint2
Incoming call180
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating107
– radio, refer to Station,
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and
date77
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM85
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions136Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting98
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control104
Interactive map130
Interior lamps98
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor35
Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass106
Intermittent mode of the
wipers67
Intersection, entering,
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port166
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface166
J
Jacking points232
Jets, refer to Air vents99
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles68
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting235
Jump-starting235
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Keypad dialing182
Kickdown60
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– Adaptive Light Control95
– interior lighting98
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams94
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs227
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system55
Launch Control66
Leather care225
LED Light-emitting
diodes227
Length, refer to
Dimensions243
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb231
Light
– instrument lighting98
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-alloy wheels225
Light control
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-emitting diodes
LED227
Lighter109
– socket109
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs227
– of the instruments98
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps94
Light switch94
Limit, refer to Speed limit80
Load119
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking33
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal30
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access35
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam Assistant96
Low-beam headlamps94
– automatic94
– replacing bulbs228
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires215
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models or in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Maintenance system221
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control78
Manual car wash224
Manually unlocking parking
lock65Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
– parking lock65
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual operation with
automatic transmission61
Manual transmission59
Map for navigation
– changing scale137
– entering destination130
Map view136
Maximum cooling100
Maximum speed
– for winter tires215
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages190
Messages from the Concierge
service192
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control102
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume180
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing176
– operation180
– pairing176
– suitable mobile phones176
– unpairing179
– What to do if…179
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest108
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone176
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's ManualMobile phone audio
interface
166
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port166
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface166
Multi-channel playback145
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music, managing164
Music collection161
– backup165
– deleting165
– random sequence164
– restoring165
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port166
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface166
Music search162
My Info192
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination126
– storing current position127
– voice activation131
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124
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Everything from A to Z
262 Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route
section135
– continuing destination
guidance134
– destination entry125
– dynamic destination
guidance140
– entering a destination by
voice131
– entering a destination
manually125
– frequently asked
questions141
– gas station
recommendations136
– planning a trip132
– route list135
– selecting destination via
map130
– selecting route criteria134
– special destinations128
– starting destination
guidance134
– terminating destination
guidance134
– traffic bulletins138
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment136
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints48
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments108
Neutral63
New tires214
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS221
North-facing map136
Notes194
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis222
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer70
Office188
– current office188
– What to do if…195
Oil, refer to Engine oil217
Oil consumption217
Oil level217
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal232
Onboard vehicle tool kit227
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access35
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock32
– using the remote control29
Options, selecting for
navigation134
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation102
Output, refer to Engine
data242
Outside temperature
display70
– changing unit of measure74
– in computer74
Outside temperature
warning70
Overriding selector lever
lock61
Overview
– radio control144
P
Paintwork care225
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control82
Park Distance Control PDC82Parked car ventilation102
– preselecting switch-on
times103
– switching on and off
directly102
Parking
– vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC82
Parking brake59
– indicator lamp59
Parking lamps/low beams94
– replacing bulbs228
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger side mirror tilt
function52
Pathway lighting95
Personal information, refer to
Office188
Personal Profile28
Phone numbers
– dialing181
Phone reception level, refer to
Status information19
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric39
– windows38
Playing music162
Polish225
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter102
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys21
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric39
– windows38
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Entertainment
Mobility
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch235
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– controls144
– HD Radio148
– satellite radio150
– selecting waveband147
– storing stations147
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Rain sensor67
Random play sequence
– external devices168
Random sequence
– music collection164
Reading aloud194
Reading lamps98
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps230
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests109
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster101
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated air mode101
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode101
Redialing183
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps230
Refueling206
Releasing
– hood216Remaining distance, refer to
Computer72
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range72
Reminders194
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– Comfort Access35
– garage door opener104
– malfunctions31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock57
– service data221
– trunk lid30
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control
28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses232
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs227
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires214
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Reservoir for washer
systems68
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings146
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts50
Restraint systems for
children54
Retreaded tires214
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear63
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map136
Roadside
Assistance199,234Roadside parking lamps96
– replacing bulbs228
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements74
Rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– resetting92
Roof load capacity245
Roof-mounted luggage
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away237
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions136
Route map, refer to Map
view136
Route section, changing135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires214
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Run-flat tires214,215
– flat tire85
– inflation pressure208
– new tires214
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire85
– tire replacement214
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires214
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S
Safety-belt height
adjustment51
Safety belts50
– damage51
– indicator lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System
ABS83
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting236
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio150
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder51
Seats46
– heating50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo111,112
Selecting new scale for
navigation137
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Selector lever positions62Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service data in remote
control221
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS221
Service Request201
Service requirements74
Service status202
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format77
– date format78
– DVD158
– language81
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times103
Shifting64
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions62
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions60
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel64
Short commands for the voice
activation system247
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– airbags45
– safety belts45Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control57
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray109
Snap-in adapter176
– inserting/removing186
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest108
Snow chains215
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD222
Software update172
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control144
Sound output for
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses232
Special destinations128
Special destinations,
displaying129
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils219
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils219
Speed
– for winter tires215
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit80
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer12
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split screen content, refer to
Selecting the display for the
split screen content20
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch62
– driving dynamics control64
– kickdown63
– Launch Control66
– manually unlocking parking
lock65
– neutral63
– reverse gear63
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Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Sport program with 7-gear
Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine58
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting235
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button57
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation125
Station, selecting
– radio147
Status information on the
Control Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet223,224
Steering wheel52
– adjustment52
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating53
– shift paddles64
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles64
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Storage226
Storage compartment
package108
Storage compartments108
Stored trip, calling up132Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory50
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing a destination in the
address book127
Storing music161
Storing tires215
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments108
Street, entering,
navigation126
Suitable mobile phones176
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires208
Surround
145
SVCD157
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine58
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button57
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off101
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting103
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer70
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid33
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps230
– replacing bulb231
Tail lamps230
– replacing bulb231
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Tasks193Technical data242
– dimensions243
Technical modifications5
Telephone176
– hands-free system184
– phone book182
– received calls183
– redialing183
– voice commands184
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest108
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Teleservice Diagnosis200
Teleservice Help200
Temperature display
– outside temperature70
– outside temperature
warning70
– setting the units74
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control68
Text message191
Thigh support46
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp231
Three-point safety belt50
Through-loading system109
Tilt alarm sensor35
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror52
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times103
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss85,87
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
– resetting the system87
– system limitations86
– warning lamp87
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor85
Tire Quality Grading212
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266 Tires
– age212
– air loss87
– breaking in116
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels231
– condition213
– damage213
– inflation pressure208
– labels212
– minimum tread depth213
– new tires214
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor84
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
– puncture85
– retreaded214
– size212
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth213
– winter tires215
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins138
Tone
– control144
– middle setting146
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit227
Top 50 of music
collection163
Torque, refer to Engine
data242
Tow bar237
Tow fitting236
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away236
Towing236
– car with automatic
transmission236
– methods237
– with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch237
Towing and tow-starting236
Town/city, for navigation125
Tow rope237Tow-starting236
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Track
– selecting on CD155
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Traffic bulletins
– categories139
Traffic bulletins, filtering139
Traffic bulletins for
navigation138
– during destination
guidance140
Traffic bulletins in navigation
– screen display in the map
view139
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
bulletins138
– refer to Route, bypassing
segments135
Transmission
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– idle position63
– Launch Control66
– manually unlocking parking
lock65
– manual transmission59
– reverse gear63
Transporting children
safely54
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo120
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread213
Trip, deleting133
Trip, storing132
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer70
Triple turn signal activation66
Trip odometer70
Trips, changing133Trunk, refer to Cargo area
Trunk lid33
– Comfort Access36
– emergency release34
– opening from outside33
– unlocking with remote
control30
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions243
Turn signal66
– indicator lamp12
Turn signals
– replacing bulbs229
– triple turn signal66
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading120
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle223
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR212
Units
– average consumption74
Units of measure
– temperature74
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control104
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking29
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– trunk lid36
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access35
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Comfort Access35
Updating the navigation
data124
USB audio interface166
Using contact data194
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V
VCD157
Vehicle
– battery232
– breaking in116
– cargo loading119
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage226
– dimensions243
– identification number, refer
to Engine compartment217
– parking58
– weight245
Vehicle jack232
Vehicle storage226
Ventilation102
– draft-free102
Ventilation when parked, refer
to Parked car ventilation102
Vents, refer to Ventilation102
Video menu157
Video playback157
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions136
Voice commands
– overview23
– short commands247
– telephone184
Voice instructions from
navigation system136
– repeating136
– switching on/off136
– volume136
Voice phone book185
Volume144
– audio sources144
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities246
– mobile phone180
– voice instructions136
Volume balance, tone
setting145
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control78
Warning triangle235
Washer fluid68
– content of the reservoir68
Washer fluid filler neck68
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray109
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water118
Water penetration223,224
Waveband with the radio147
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth213
Weights245
Welcome lamps94
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions243
Wheels, new214
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to
Dimensions243
Wind deflector43
Windows37
– convenient opening and
closing30
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system38
Window washer system67
Windshield
– cleaning67
– defrosting and removing
condensation101
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir246
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck68
Windshield washer system
– spray nozzles68
– washer fluid68Windshield wiper blades,
changing227
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system67
Winter tires215
– setting speed limit80
– storage215
Wiper blade replacement227
Wiper system67
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit227
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb227
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