load capacity BMW 135I 2010 E81 Owner's Manual

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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 6.6ft/2.0m. When skis of 6.6ft/2.0m
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.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.
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.<

Practical interior accessories
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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.<
Loading
1.Pull the grip in the filler piece of the rear
backrest up and take out the filler piece.
2.Place the filler piece onto the seat cushion
with the backrest side facing up.
3.In the cargo area: press the two recesses
together and fold down the cover.
4.Release the strap, lay out the transport bag
between the front seats and load it. The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.
Ensure that the skis are clean when you load
them into the transport bag. Wrap sharp edges
to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the transport bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the transport 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 transport bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.

Things to remember when driving
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Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<
Use the parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a
lengthy period using the clutch; use the
parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater
clutch wear will result.<
For more information about the drive-off assis-
tant, refer to page77.
Braking safely
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most
effective way of braking in situations in which
this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains
steering responsiveness, you can still avoid
possible obstacles with a minimum of steering
effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with
sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that
ABS is in its active mode.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to
ensure that this maneuver does not endanger
other road users. The heat generated in this
process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure
that full braking efficiency will then be available
when you need it.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.<
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Down-
shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-
mission, refer to page58.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine
braking action will not be present or there will be
no power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals, otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
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. This can ultimately
result in a sudden blowout.<
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the cargo

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area, as this could result in damage to the vehi-
cle.<
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, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
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-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able 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 total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
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.

Things to remember when driving
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Securing cargo
>Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps
*, a cargo area net* or 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, arrows 1,
on the inside wall of the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
there may be two additional lashing eyes,
arrows2, on the cargo area sidewalls.
Follow the information included with the
cargo straps.
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 page225, 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
page53, otherwise, these could be damaged.<
Coupe: roof-mounted
luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
f o r y o u r B M W . C o m p l y w i t h t h e d i r e c t i o n s g i v e n
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 page225.
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
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass roof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the trunk lid.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
Rear luggage rack*
A rear luggage rack is available as a special
accessory for your BMW. Comply with the
directions given in the installation instructions.

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Mounting points
The mounting points are located under the pro-
tective covers in the bumper.
Loading the rear luggage rack
You should 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 page225.

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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 4,266/1,935
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 2,249/1,020 2,249/1,020
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 4,564/2,070
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 4,575/2,075
Load lbs/kg 772/350 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,050/930 2,149/975
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 2,447/1,110
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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Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter176
Bass, tone setting136
Battery213
– charging213
– disposal35,213
– jump-starting216
– temporary power failure213
Battery for mobile phone177
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle34
Being towed217
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders100
Blower, refer to Air volume93
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating168
BMW
– car shampoo208
BMW Assist,
activating182,184
BMW Assist180
BMW Maintenance
System203
BMW Search182
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders100
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control76
Brake fluid
– service requirements67
Brake Force Display82
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display82
– replacing bulb212
Brake pads, breaking in108
Brake rotors110
– brakes108
– breaking in108Brakes
– ABS76
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– braking safely110
– breaking in108
– parking brake57
– service requirements67
Brake system108
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– breaking in108
– disc brakes110
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance
215
Breaking in the clutch108
Break-in period108
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs209
Bulbs, changing209
Button for starting the
engine55
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Call
– accepting169
– ending170
– rejecting170
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing170
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders100
Capacities226
Capacity of the cargo area225
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery213
Car care, refer to Care205Care205
– automatic car washes205
– care products205
– carpets207
– CD/DVD drives208
– chrome parts207
– convertible top206
– displays208
– exterior205
– fine wood parts208
– headlamps206
– high-pressure washer206
– interior207
– leather207
– light-alloy wheels207
– paintwork206
– plastic parts208
– rubber seals207
– safety belts208
– sensors and cameras208
– upholstery and cloth
trim207
– washing the car
manually206
– windows206
Cargo, securing112
Cargo area
– capacity225
– Comfort Access34
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system102
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps90
– lid, refer to Trunk lid30
– opening from outside31
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk
lid30
Cargo area net, refer to
Securing cargo112
Cargo loading111
– securing cargo112
– stowing cargo
111
– vehicle110
Car jack
– jacking points213
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26

Everything from A - Z
236 DTC Dynamic Traction
Control76
– indicator lamps76
DVD
– country codes149
– settings150
– video playback149
DVD menu150
DVD player, refer to CD
player147
DVD video149
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC76
Dynamic destination
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps77
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution76
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD / DVD player136
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV76
Electronic oil level check199
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Emergency release, trunk
lid31
Emergency Request215
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance215Energy, saving
– saving fuel108
Engine
– breaking in108
– data222
– speed222
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment199
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant201
Engine oil
– adding201
– additives201
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– checking level199
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements67
– specified engine oils201
Engine output, refer to Engine
data222
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data222
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, tone setting137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Event data recorders204
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone159
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence161Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away217
– for tying down loads112
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
Failure of an electrical
consumer213
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter94
First aid pouch215
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires196
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
Flat Tire Monitor FTM77
– indicating a flat tire78
– initializing the system77
– system limits77
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition195
FM, waveband139
Fog lamps89
– indicator lamp13,89
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely110
Footwell lamps90
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection157
Front airbags83
Front seat setting43

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Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener96
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data203
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses213
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires196
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Reservoir for washer
systems61
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires196
Reverse
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance181,215
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulbs210
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements67
Rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– resetting85Roof load capacity225
Roof-mounted luggage
rack112
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away218
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing
126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– map view128
– selecting126
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions127
Route map, refer to Map
view128
Route section, changing127
Route selection126
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires196
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Run-flat tires196
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire78
– flat tire78
– new tires196
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire78
– tire inflation pressure190
– winter tires197
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires196
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags83
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Satellite radio142
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel142
– favorites144
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
– timeshift144
– Traffic Jump145
Saving fuel108
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting217
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats43
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo103,104
Selecting a detour132
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance215