remote start BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2012 User Guide

Destination guidance
134
Destination guidance
Starting destination
guidance
1."Navigation"
2.Entering a destination, refer to page125.
3."Accept destination"
4."Start guidance"
The route is displayed on the Control Display
after it is calculated.
In the map view, the distance to the destination/
intermediate destination and the estimated
time of arrival are displayed.
The arrow display appears on the Control Dis-
play, if so desired.
Terminating destination
guidance
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3."Guidance"
4."Stop guidance"
Continuing destination
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the
last trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
General information
>You can influence the calculated route by
selecting certain trip criteria.
>Route criteria can be changed during desti-
nation entry and during route guidance.>Street types are part of the navigation data
and are taken into account in route plan-
ning, e.g. avoiding highways.
>The proposed route can differ from per-
sonal experience.
>The settings are stored for the remote con-
trol currently in use.
>Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer
to page140.
Changing route criteria
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3."Route preference"
4.Selecting a criterion:
>"Fast route": time-optimized route
through a combination of the least pos-
sible distance and stretches of road that
allow rapid driving.
>"Efficient route": optimized combi-
nation of the fastest and shortest possi-
ble route.
>"Short route": short distance without
taking time into account.
>"Alternative routes": are suggested,
where possible, during active route
guidance. The individual suggestions
are labeled in color.

Destination guidance
136
Gas station recommendations
The remaining range is calculated and filling
stations along the route are displayed.
1."Navigation"
2."Route information"
3."Recommended refuel"
A list of filling stations is displayed.
4.Select a gas station.
5.Select the symbol.
6."Start guidance": route guidance to the
selected filling station is started.
"Add as another destination": the filling sta-
tion is incorporated into the route.
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
Voice instructions can be switched on or off
during destination guidance.
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3."Voice instructions"
For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a
programmable memory key, refer to page21.
Repeating a voice instruction
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3.Highlight the symbol.
4.Press the controller twice.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice
instruction is being issued.
1.Have the last voice instruction repeated, if
necessary.
2.Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Map view
Displaying the map view
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
Overview
1Toolbar
2Route segment with traffic obstruction
3Road sign for traffic obstruction
4Planned route
5Current location
6Upper status box
7Lower status box
Lines on the map
Streets and roads are depicted with different
colors and lines according to their classification.
Dotted lines represent railroad and ferry con-
nections. National borders are depicted with
thin lines.

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Everything from A to Z
256 Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk
lid33
Cargo area net, refer to
Securing cargo120
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo120
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points232
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest108
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo224
Car wash223
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system117
CD, audio playback155
CD changer155,159
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– filling or emptying the
magazine159
– random play sequence156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player155
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– random order156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest108
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb231
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– Comfort Access35
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs227
Changing gears64
Changing the language on the
Control Display81
Changing wheels231
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment217
Check Control78
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child seats54
Chrome parts225
Chrome polish225
Cigarette lighter109
Cleaning headlamps67
– washer fluid68
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care223
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution100
Clock70
– 12h/24h mode77
– setting the time and date77
– setting time76
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Clothes hooks108
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine58
Comfort Access35
– replacing the battery37
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access35
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Compass106
Computer71
– displays on Control
Display72
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked119
Condition Based Service
CBS221
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle30
ConnectedDrive198
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption72
Contacts188
– deleting190,197
– exporting/importing197
– new contact189
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display16,17
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off17
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient opening and
closing
– windows30
– windows with Comfort
Access36
– with Comfort Access36
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine58
Convertible
– rollover protection
system92
– top40
– wind deflector43

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Convertible top
– convenient opening30
Convertible top care224
Coolant219
– checking level220
– filling220
Coolant temperature219
Cooling, maximum100
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant219
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps95
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control95
Country codes DVD157
Courtesy lamps98
Criteria for route134
Cross-hairs in navigation130
Cruise control68
Cruising range72
Cupholders108
Curb weight, refer to
Weights245
Current fuel consumption72
Current playback
– external devices168
– of music collection163
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting98
Data, technical242
– capacities246
– dimensions243
– engine242
– weights245
Data memory222
Data transfer202
Date
– setting78
– setting format78
Daytime running lights, switch
positions95
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control83Deactivating front passenger
airbags91
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
Defining a home address190
Defogging windows101
Defrosting windows101
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation101
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows101
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows101
Destination, entering by town/
city name125
Destination address
– entering125,131
Destination entry via BMW
Assist129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice131
– entering via map130
– entry125
– home address128
– manual entry125
Destination guidance134
– bypassing a route
section135
– changing specified
route134
– continuing134
– starting134
– voice instructions136
– volume of voice
instructions136
Differential, breaking in116
Digital clock70
,76
Digital compass106
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio148
Dimensions243
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals66
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions136Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book127
Displacement, refer to Engine
data242
Display, refer to Control
Display16
Displaying contact
pictures190
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting98
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant219
– remote control battery37
– vehicle battery232
Distance, refer to
Computer72
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements74
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer72
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC82
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Door lock32
Door lock, confirmation
signals30
Doors, manual operation32
DOT Quality Grades212
Draft-free ventilation102
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Drive mode63
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC83
Drive-off assistant84
Driving dynamics control64
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams94
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control
systems83

Everything from A to Z
258 Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function101
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control84
– indicator lamps84
DVD
– country codes157
– settings158
– video playback157
DVD menu158
DVD player, refer to CD
player155
DVD video157
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC83
Dynamic destination
guidance140
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC84
– indicator lamps84
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution83
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player144
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check217
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83
Email192Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency release, trunk
lid34
Emergency Request234
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance234
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data242
– speed242
– starting58
– starting, Comfort Access35
– switching off58
Engine compartment217
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant219
Engine oil
– adding219
– additives219
– alternative oil types219
– approved engine oils219
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– checking level217
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements74
Engine oil level, checking217
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine58
Entering the postal code for
navigation126
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out51
External devices
– random play sequence168
– software update172
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away236
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control78
Failure of an electrical
consumer232
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
Fastest route for
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter102
First aid pouch235
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat tire
– run-flat tires214
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– initializing the system85
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition213

Everything from A to Z
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

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
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

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

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
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