engine oil BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2011 E88 User Guide

Care
210
Sports automatic transmission with
double clutch
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Engage transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
The transmission is switched into position P:
>automatically after approx. 30 minutes
>if you remove the infrared remote control
from the ignition lock
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, make sure to maintain sufficient
distance from the vehicle and do not exceed a
temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions for the steam jet or high-pressure
washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers.<
Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.<
Convertible top care
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on proper care and operation.
Follow these instructions:
>Do not fold the convertible top into the con-
vertible top box when the top is wet or fro-
zen, as this may cause water spots, mold
stains or chafed areas.
>If water spots occur on the inside headliner
despite precautions, remove them using a
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.
>If the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas for
extended periods, ensure that there is suffi-
cient ventilation.
>Remove bird droppings immediately, as
their corrosive ingredients attack the con-
vertible top and damage the rubber seals.
To remove stains from the convertible
top, do not use stain removers, paint thin-
ners, solvents, benzine or similar substances.
These substances may damage the rubber
parts. Improper care and cleaning may cause
the convertible top and convertible top seams
to become leaky.<
To remove heavy soiling, use a special convert-
ible top cleaner.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
After washing the convertible top three to five
times, treat it with an impregnating agent.

Everything from A to Z
238
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System81
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control64
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request219
Activated-charcoal filter99
Activating
BMW Assist186,188
Active steering86
Adaptive light control92
Additives
– coolant205
– engine oil205
Address, entering121,127
Address for navigation
– entering121
Adjusting temperature97
Airbags88
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp89
Air conditioner96
Air distribution
– automatic97
Airing, refer to Ventilation99
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents96
Air pressure, checking, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Air vents96
Air volume98
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection160
ALL program98
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires201
AM, waveband143
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant205
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS81
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights229
Approved engine oils205
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights229
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest105
Arrival time
– computer70
Ashtray106
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control98
Audible instructions, refer to
Spoken instructions132Audio140
– controls140
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air volume97
– cruise control66
– headlamp control91
Automatic car washes209
Automatic climate control96
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant93
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps91
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC98
Automatic Service
Request188
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– selector lever lock58
– shiftlock58
– towing221
– tow-starting221
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
AUX-IN port163
Available services188
Average fuel consumption70
– setting the units72
Average speed70
Avoid highways in
navigation130
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights229

Everything from A to Z
240 Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest105
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio143
Car shampoo210
Car wash209
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system113
CD, audio playback151
CD changer151,155
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– filling or emptying the
magazine156
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track151
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
CD player151
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track151
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Center armrest105
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb217
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5Changing the language on the
Control Display79
Changing wheels217
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment203
Check Control76
Checking oil level203
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats52
Chrome parts211
Chrome polish211
Cigarette lighter106
Cleaning headlamps65
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care209
Climate control
– automatic air distribution97
Clock68
– 12h/24h mode75
– setting the time and date75
– setting time74
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
clothes hooks105
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass103
Computer69
– displays on Control
Display70
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service185
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked114
Condition Based Service
CBS207Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections131
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption70
Contacts
– creating182
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display16
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– windows
28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
– with Comfort Access34
Convenient starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Convertible
– rollover protection
system90
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– convenient opening28
Convertible top care210
Coolant205
– checking level206
– filling206
Coolant temperature69
Cooling, maximum97
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant205
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps92

Everything from A to Z
242 DTC Dynamic Traction
Control81
– indicator lamps81
DVD
– country codes153
– settings154
– video playback153
DVD menu154
DVD player, refer to CD
player151
DVD video153
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC81
Dynamic destination
guidance131
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps82
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD / DVD player140
Electrical defect
– 7-gear sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV81
Electronic oil level check203
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC81
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59Emergency release, trunk
lid31
Emergency Request219
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance219
Energy, saving
– saving fuel112
Engine
– breaking in112
– data226
– speed226
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment203
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant205
Engine oil
– adding205
– additives205
– alternative oil grades205
– approved engine oils205
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– checking level203
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements72
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entering the postal code for
navigation122
Entry map for destination126
Equalizer, tone setting141
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC81
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system113
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone163Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence165
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away221
– for tying down loads116
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control76
Failure of an electrical
consumer218
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter99
First aid pouch219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires200
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
Flat Tire Monitor FTM82
– indicating a flat tire83
– initializing the system83
– system limits82
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition199
FM, waveband143

Everything from A to Z
246 Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS207
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data226
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil consumption203
Oil level203
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal218
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening stored trips129
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation99
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside temperature
display68
– changing unit of measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature
warning68
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care211
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control80
Park Distance Control PDC80
Parked car ventilation99
– preselecting switch-on
times100
– switching on and off
directly99
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC80
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams91
– replacing bulbs214
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting92
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music159
Polish211
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter99
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM84
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys20Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor82
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting waveband143
– storing stations143
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps216
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests106
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98

Everything from A to Z
248 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service data in remote
control207
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS207
Service Request187
Service requirements72
Service status188
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format75
– date format76
– DVD154
– language79
Settings for the map view133
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times100
Shifting62
– 7-gear sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Shift into a drive position, refer
to Selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system231
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route130
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43Ski bag107
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray106
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest105
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD208
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control140
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses218
Special destinations124
Special destinations,
displaying126
Special destinations, entering
by name126
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils205
Speed
– for winter tires201
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume141
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Sport program with 7-gear
Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– driving dynamics control62
– idle position61
– kick-down61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– reverse gear61
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting220
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation121
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel
51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– shift paddles62
Steering wheel shift paddles,
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering86
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage212
Storage compartment
package105