load capacity BMW 128I 2012 E88 Owner's Manual

Practical interior accessories
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Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
When returning the backrest into the
seating position, make sure that the
seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged.
Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around and
endanger the occupants in the event of sharp
braking or swerving.<
The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you
with a way to attach cargo area nets
* or draw
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page119.
Convertible: cargo loading
Enlarging the cargo area
When the convertible top is closed you can
enlarge the cargo area:
To do so, fold the cargo area partition upward.
Before opening the convertible top, pull the
cargo area partition down until it engages.
Ensure that pointed objects do not press
against the cargo area partition from below.The convertible top can only be opened
when the cargo area partition is folded
down.<
Storage compartments inside
the cargo area
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the left
side trim panel of the luggage compartment will
contain a rubber strap
* for securing small
objects such as a folding umbrella.
The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you
with a way to attach cargo area nets
* or draw
straps
* for securing suitcases and luggage,
refer to page120.
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 6.6 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.
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.

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3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
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.<

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pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic cli-
mate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
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. In some situations,
this can result in sudden loss of tire pressure.<
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle.<
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, damage to
the vehicle and unstable driving conditions
may result.<
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-lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available 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 sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.

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Stowing cargo
Coupe
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 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 on the
inside wall of the cargo area.
Comply with the information enclosed with
the load-securing devices.
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 page245, 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
page55, otherwise, these could be damaged.<
Coupe: roof-mounted
luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Comply with the directions given
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 page245.
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

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Weights
Coupe
Convertible
128i135i
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 –
>Sport automatic transmission
with double clutchlbs./kg – 4,321/1,960
Load lbs./kg 794/360 794/360
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,028/920 2,116/960
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,293/1,040 2,293/1,040
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 13.1/370 13.1/370
128i135i
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs./kg 4,398/1,995 4,541/2,060
>with automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,475/2,030 –
>Sport automatic transmission
with double clutchlbs./kg – 4,608/2,090
Load lbs./kg 750/340 750/340
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,050/930 2,161/980
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,467/1,119 2,469/1,120
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg – –
Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 9.1-10.7/260-305 9.1-10.7/260-305

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Backup lamp, replacing
bulb231
Bag for skis, refer to Ski
bag110
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch235
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away237
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter186
Bass, tone setting144
Battery232
– charging232
– disposal37,232
– jump-starting235
– replacing232
– temporary power failure232
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle37
Being towed237
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts50
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Blower, refer to Air
volume101
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating177
Bluetooth audio169
– disconnecting an audio
connection171
– pairing a device169
– playback170
– unpairing device171
– What to do if...171
BMW
– car shampoo224
BMW Assist198
– updating202
BMW Maintenance
System221
BMW Online*200
BMW TeleServices199
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control83Brake fluid
– service requirements74
Brake Force Display90
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display90
– replacing bulb231
Brake pads, breaking in116
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely118
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116
Brakes
– ABS83
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– braking safely118
– breaking in116
– parking brake59
– service requirements74
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance234
Breaking in the clutch116
Break-in period116
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs227
Button for starting the
engine57
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
Calendar193
– displaying appointment193
– selecting calendar day193
California Proposition 65
warning6
Call
– accepting181
– ending181
– muting the microphone182
– rejecting181Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing181
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Calls
– with multiple parties181
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Capacities246
Capacity of the cargo area245
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery232
Car care, refer to Care223
Care223
– automatic car washes223
– care products223
– carpets226
– CD/DVD drives226
– chrome parts225
– convertible top224
– displays226
– exterior223
– fine wood parts226
– headlamps224
– high-pressure washer224
– interior225
– leather225
– light-alloy wheels225
– paintwork225
– plastic parts226
– rubber seals225
– safety belts226
– sensors and cameras226
– upholstery and cloth
trim225
– washing the car
manually224
– windows224
Cargo, securing120
Cargo area
– capacity245
– Comfort Access36
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system109
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps98
– lid, refer to Trunk lid
33
– opening from outside33

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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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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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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