steering wheel adjustment BMW 135I CONVERTIBLE 2008 E88 Owner's Manual

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45Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seated position
has a major influence on your safety in the event
of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instructions
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page55.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered
off.
No one and nothing is to come between the air-
bags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Make
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly,
i.e. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard,
otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front air-
bag is triggered.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their
heads against the side or head airbag, other-
wise serious injuries could result if the airbags
suddenly deployed.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page89.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page47.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits
low across the hips and does not press against
the abdomen.
The safety belt must not rest against the throat,
run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-
ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt
so that it sits as snugly as possible against the
lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-
wise the belt could slide over your hips and
injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal
collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and reg-
ularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut,
otherwise its restraining effect could be
impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page51.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

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53Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature*
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
and exterior mirrors
* is controlled by two photo
cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is
on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not
cover the area between the interior rearview
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield
directly in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion, otherwise there
i s a ri s k o f a c c id e n t du e t o a n un e x p e ct e d m o v e -
ment.<
1.Fold the lever down.
2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi-
tion.
3.Swing the lever back up.Do not use force to swing the lever
back up, otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Programmable buttons on the steering
wheel
You can program the buttons individually.
These settings are stored for the remote con-
trol currently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
A list showing various functions is dis-
played:
>"Navigation voice instructions"
Voice messages from the navigation
system
>"Air recirculation on / off"
To shut off the supply of outside air per-
manently, refer to Automatic recircu-

Adjustments
54 lated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air
mode on page99
>"Mute on / off"
To mute the audio sources
>"Telephone list"
To switch between any menu and tele-
phone
>"Next entertainment source"
To change the audio source
>"Display open / close"
To open and close the screen
5.Select the desired function and press the
controller.
6.Select a button, if appropriate, and press
the controller.
You can operate the selected function using the
corresponding button.
Operating a function
Briefly press the appropriate button on the
steering wheel.
If you have programmed "Navigation voice
instructions" for one of the buttons:
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press the button for a longer period.
>To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button briefly.
>To cancel a voice instruction during an
announcement:
Press the button briefly.

Controls
89Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1Front airbags
2Coupe: head airbags
3Side airbags in the seat backrests
4Convertible: knee airbags
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page45 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the
head and side airbags help provide protection in
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-
bag supports the side upper body area. The
head air bag supports the head.
The airbags have been designed to not be trig-
gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in
minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Do not attach
seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe-
cifically approved for seats with integral side air-
bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of
clothing such as coats or jackets over the back-
rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag
retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod-
ify the individual components of the system or
its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol-
stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument
panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or
dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a BMW center
or a workshop that works according to repair
procedures of BMW with correspondingly
trained personnel and that has the required
explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to
work on the system could lead to failure in an
emergency or to undesired airbag activation,
either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air-
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-
senger seat cushion determines whether and
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-
bags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior
rearview mirror shows the current status
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-
bags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
tions and handling instructions under Trans-
porting children safely, refer to page55.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-

On/off and settings
150
On/off and settings
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and setting options:
>Radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>Programmable memory keys, refer to
page21
Buttons on the CD player
1Sound output for entertainment on/off, vol-
ume
>Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on the unit, the last set
radio station or track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume.
2Drive for audio CDs
3 Eject CD.
4 Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and CD
changer.
5Drive for navigation DVD
Operation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"SAT": satellite radio
*
>"CD": CD player or changer*
>"AUX": AUX-In port, USB-audio interface*
>"Set": depending on the audio source,
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with
the radio: update station with strongest
reception, store station, tone control, sam-
ple stations.
From another menu, you can switch
directly to the screen last displayed, refer
to Convenient call-up of menu items on
page18.<
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,
the selected audio source is stored for the
remote control currently in use.
Switching on/off
To switch the entertainment audio output on or
off:
Press button1 on the CD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off.

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– interlock61
– selector lever lock61
– shiftlock61
– towing231
– tow-starting231
"Automatic ventilation" for
parked car ventilation101
AUTO program for automatic
climate control99
"Auto Request"193
"Autostore"
– on the radio156
"AUX"150,169,171
– AUX-In port169
– USB-audio interface170
AUX-In port169
Average fuel consumption69
– setting the units71
Average speed69
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation134
"Avoid highways" in
navigation134
Avoid highways in
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation134
Axle loads, refer to
Weights239
"A - Z"183,184
B
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment47
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
Backup lamp, replacing
bulb226
Bag for skis, refer to Ski
bag109
Balance, tone control151
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch230Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away232
Bass, tone control151
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass151
Battery227
– charging227
– disposal37,227
– jump starting230
– temporary power failure227
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle37
Being towed231
Belts, refer to Safety belts51
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts51
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders107
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate99
BMW
– car shampoo222
"BMW
Assist"192,193,194,195
BMW Assist
– activating196
– concierge service195
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations194
– Roadside Assistance192
– services offered191
– TeleServices193
"BMW Contact"186
"BMW Contact
Numbers"186
BMW Maintenance
System217
"BMW Service settings"197
BMW Teleservice Call
– automatic193
– manual193
BMW TeleServices193
– displaying194
– updating194
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control82Brake fluid
– service requirements72
Brake Force Display88
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display88
– replacing bulb226
Brake pads, breaking in114
Brake rotors116
– brakes114
– breaking in114
Brakes
– ABS82
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– braking safely116
– breaking in114
– parking brake59
– service requirements72
Brake system114
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– breaking in114
– disc brakes116
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance229
Breaking in the clutch114
Break-in period114
"Brightness"80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs223
Bulbs, changing223
Button for starting the
engine58
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"184,195
Call
– accepting182
– displaying accepted184
– ending183
– missed184
– starting183

Everything from A - Z
250 Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door202
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction202
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control103
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel202
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission61
– with manual transmission60
Gear display, with automatic
transmission60
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– manual transmission60
General driving notes115
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation32
– opening, closing39
– operation with convenient
access36
– pinch protection system40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Air vents97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights239
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake59
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"157
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio157
Head airbags89
Headlamp control,
automatic92
Headlamp cover224
Headlamp flasher62
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs224
Head restraints47
Heated
– seats49
Heated mirrors52
Heating
– mirrors52
– seats49
Heating, rear window100
Heating and ventilation97
Heating during a stop100
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo117
Height, refer to
Dimensions237
Height adjustment
– steering wheel53
High beams94
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs224
High Definition Radio157
High-pressure
washer219,220
High water, refer to Driving
through water116
Highways, refer to Route
criteria134
Hills116
Holders for cups107Home address133
"Home address" in
navigation134
Hood212
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in
destination entry126
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control82
Hydroplaning115
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio157
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track165
Identification marks
– tire coding208
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– automatic climate control98
– changing date and time75
– changing language80
– confirming selection or
entry19
– displays, menus17
– lists19
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– selecting a menu item19
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58

Everything from A - Z
252 Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access37
– emergency release34
– opening from outside33
– unlocking manually33
– unlocking with remote
control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack118
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires211
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– Service booklet
Maintenance system217
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual
– BMW Teleservice Call193
Manual car wash220
"Manual" on the radio155
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler door202
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission62
Manual operation with
automatic transmission61
Manual transmission60
Map
– changing scale139
– destination entry128
"Map direction of travel"138
"Map facing north"138
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– for winter tires211
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list, traffic
information142Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control101
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
"Missed calls"184
Missed calls184
Mobile phone
– accepted calls184
– adjusting volume181
– calling183
– ending call183
– missed calls184
– operation via iDrive181
– redialing184
– Top 8184
– touch tone dialing186
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest107
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
"Monitor on / off"54
Most recent mobile phone
numbers184
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files163
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher62
– refer to Wiper system63
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks164
"Mute on / off"54
N
"Navigation"123,129
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off140
Navigation drive, location122
Navigation DVD122
– drive150
Navigation system122
– address book131
– changing a route141
– destination entry123
– destination list130
– displaying current
position144
– entering a destination
manually123,127
– last destinations130
– navigation DVD122
– opening123
– route display137
– route list139
– searching for a special
destination129
– selecting destination using
information129
– selecting destination via
map128
– selecting route criteria134
– starting destination
guidance136
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– voice instructions140
– volume adjustment140
"Navigation voice
instructions"139
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
steering wheel53
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints47
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments107

Everything from A - Z
256 Snow chains211
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances108
Socket for On-Board
Diagnosis OBD218
Song search, refer to Playing a
track165
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control151
Sound output for
entertainment on/off150
Spare fuses227
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system140
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils215
Specified engine oils215
Speed
– for winter tires211
Speed-dependent volume
control151
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control152
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles64
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control systems82
Start/stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start guidance"126
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine59
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting230Starting the engine
– start/stop button58
Start menu17
"Start service"192
"Start service" for BMW
Assist195
"State / Province" in
destination entry124
Station
– refer to Radio154
"Status"73
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet219,220
Steering wheel53
– adjustment53
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– freely programmable
buttons53
"Steering wheel buttons"53
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering88
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
"Stopwatch"79
Stopwatch79
Storage222
Storage compartment
package107
Storage compartments107
"Store" for satellite radio162
"Store in address book" in
navigation132
"Store" on the radio156
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory49
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations156
Storing tires211
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments107
"Street" in destination
entry126Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires204
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control152
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine59
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button58
Switching on
– audio150
– CD changer150
– CD player150
– radio150
Switching on the hour
signal76
Switching the cooling function
on and off100
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting101
Symbols4
– navigation system143
– status information20
– traffic info for navigation
system141
T
Tachometer67
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps225
– replacing bulb226
Tail lamps225
– replacing bulb226
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities239
Technical changes5
Technical data236
Telematics, refer to BMW
TeleServices, BMW
Assist191
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest107
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone176
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
"Telephone list"54