BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2009 Owners Manual

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Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti-
vated, refer also to page65
Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti-
vated, refer also to page65Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution.
Suspension control system failed, refer
also to page64Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Indication in US models:
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page64Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Indication
* in Canadian models:
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor
or Tire Pressure Monitor
*, have failed,
refer also to page64Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Indication
* in Canadian models:
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor
or Tire Pressure Monitor
*, have failed,
refer also to page64Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Indication in US models:
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your BMW center.
Indication
* in Canadian models:
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your BMW center.
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Indicator and warning lamps
140Indication
* in Canadian models:
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your BMW center.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
*:
Light up in yellow and red:
>Tire is deflated Carefully bring the car to a stop. Com-
ply with the additional information
starting on page66.
>Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page66.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicatedHave the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*:
Light up in yellow and red:
>There is a flat tire or substantial loss
of tire pressureCarefully bring the car to a stop. Com-
ply with the additional information
starting on page68.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*:
Light up in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, refer to page68.
The small lamp flashes in yellow and
then lights up continuously; the larger
lamp comes on in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor has failed.
Punctures are not indicatedHave the system checked. Comply with
the additional information starting on
page69.
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Lights up in red:
>Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of gears,
possibly with reduced acceleration. You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brakeAlways depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
>Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed orOverride the selector lever lock, refer to
page51.
>Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depressing
the brakeAlways depress the brake to engage a
gear. Before leaving the vehicle, move
the selector lever to position P and
switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page47.
Pinch protection system of the power
windows malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Pinch protection system of the electric
glass roof malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Cruise control system failed You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
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Indicator and warning lamps
142Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon
as possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment
system failedHave the headlamp beam throw adjust-
ment system checked.
Adaptive Head Light failed
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, refer to
page117.
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page61.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page61.
No service due
Set speed limit
* has been exceeded
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, refer to page62.
12Cause Special actions to be taken

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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 1,400 - 5,000

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Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in/10.7 m.

Technical data
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Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ft 1 in/10.7 m.