service indicator BMW 135I 2010 E81 Owner's Manual

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
135i: with fuel gauge
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Tachometer63
5Fuel gauge64
135i: engine oil temperature64
6Display for
>Clock63
>Outside temperature63
>Indicator and warning lamps71
7Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*57
>Computer64
>Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven67
>Odometer and trip odometer63
>High-beam assistant
*88
>Checking the oil level199
>Settings and information66
8Resetting the trip odometer63

Controls
67Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Units of measure
The units of measure can be set.
Setting the units of measure
You can change the units for fuel consumption,
route/distance, temperature and pressure.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3.Select the desired menu item.
4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can
be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the instrument cluster.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
2.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
3.Press button 2.
4.Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.

Controls
69Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entering deadlines for legally required
inspections*
Make sure the date on the Control Display is
always set correctly, refer to page70; other-
wise, the effectiveness of Condition Based Ser-
vice CBS is not ensured.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3."Service required"
4."§ Vehicle inspection"
5.Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6."Date:"
7.Create the settings.
8.Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9.Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
10.Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu:
Move the controller to the left.
More information on the BMW Maintenance
System can be found on page203.
Automatic Service Request*
Data regarding the maintenance status or
legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are
automatically transmitted to your BMW center
prior to a service due date.
You can check when your BMW center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3."Options"
4."Last Service Request"
Clock
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on
page26.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format on page70.
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control87
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control87
Country codes DVD149
Courtesy lamps90
Criteria for route126
Cross-hairs in navigation122
Cruise control61
Cruising range65
Cupholders100
Curb weight, refer to
Weights225
Current fuel consumption65
Current playback
– external devices161
– of music collection156
Customer Relations183
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Data
– dimensions223
– sizes223
Data, technical222
– capacities226
– engine222
– weights225
Data transfer184
Date
– setting70
– setting format71
Daytime running lights, switch
positions87
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags83
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicleDefect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Defogging windows93
Defrosting the windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation93
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Destination, entering by town/
city name117
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice123
– entering via map122
– entry117
– home address120
– manual entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing a route
section127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Differential, breaking in108
Digital clock
63
Digital compass98
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions223
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data222Display, refer to Control
Display16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant201
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery213
Distance, refer to
Computer65
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements67
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer65
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC75
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades194
Draft-free ventilation94
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders100
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC76
Drive-off assistant77
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams86
Driving notes108
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant77
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water110
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes108
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76

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

Everything from A - Z
238 Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires190
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating98
– radio, refer to Station,
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and
date70
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM77
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions127
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting89
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control96
Interactive map122
Interior lamps90
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass98
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port159
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface159
J
Jacking points213
Jets, refer to Air vents91
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting216
Jump-starting216
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control188
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control87
– instrument lighting89
– interior lighting90
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams86
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs209
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo112
Last destinations120
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Leather care207
LED Light-emitting
diodes209
Length, refer to
Dimensions223
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb212
Light
– refer to High-beam
assistant88
Light-alloy wheels207Light control
– refer to High-beam
assistant88
Light-emitting diodes
LED209
Lighter101
– socket101
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs209
– of instruments89
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps86
Light switch86
Limit, refer to Speed limit73
Load111
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo112
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant88
Low-beam headlamps86
– automatic86
– replacing bulbs210
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack112
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires197
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– Service booklet

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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting95
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer63
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid30
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps211
– replacing bulb212
Tail lamps211
– replacing bulb212
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Technical changes5
Technical data222
Telephone166
– voice commands173
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest100
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
TeleService180
TeleService Diagnosis182
TeleService Help182
Temperature, setting for
automatic climate control92
Temperature display
– outside temperature63
– outside temperature
warning63
– setting the units67
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
Thigh support44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp212
Three-point safety belt49
Through-loading system102Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times95
Tire inflation pressure190
– loss78,79
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor77
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– resetting the system79
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading194
Tires
– age194
– air loss80
– breaking in108
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels212
– condition195
– damage
195
– inflation pressure190
– labels194
– minimum tread depth195
– new tires196
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor77
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– puncture78
– retreaded196
– run-flat tires196
– size194
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth195
– winter tires197
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit209Top 50 of music
collection156
Torque, refer to Engine
data222
Tow bar218
Tow fitting217
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away217
Towing217
– car with automatic
transmission217
– methods218
Towing and tow-starting217
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope218
Tow-starting217
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor79
Track
– selecting on CD147
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic bulletins for
navigation129
– during destination
guidance131
– in map view131
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins129
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission57
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo112
Travel instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread195
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124