roll BMW 135I COUPE 2008 E82 Owner's Manual

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TeleService
Automatic service notification*
The data on the service status of your vehicle or
on required inspections are transmitted auto-
matically prior to the due date. You can check
when the BMW center was notified.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Service requirements" is selected and
press the controller.6.Select "Auto Request" and press the con-
troller.
Manual service notification
You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's
service status to your BMW center when you
wish to arrange a service appointment.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press
the controller.
4.Select "Service Request"
5.Press the controller.

BMW Assist
194 6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The service-relevant data are transmitted. Your
BMW center will contact you to arrange a ser-
vice appointment.
Contacting BMW Customer Relations
For all information related to your vehicle you
can call BMW Customer Relations.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press
the controller.
4.Select "Customer Relations".
5.Press the controller.
6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect
you with BMW Customer Relations.
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge, you
can obtain information about, e.g., current
e v e n t s , g a s s t a t i o n s o r h o t e ls , a s w e ll a s r ec e i v e
the corresponding telephone numbers and
addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly
through the BMW Assist Concierge service.
Concierge service requires additional enabling
by the BMW Assist Response Center.
Calling the Concierge
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press
the controller.
4.Select "Concierge" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Start Service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect
you with a BMW Assist Concierge.

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Displaying transmitted data
Select a received message, if applicable, and
press the controller.
Dialing a phone number or transferring
an address for destination guidance
1.Select "Options" and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item:
>Press "Call" to make a telephone call. A pre-
requisite for this is that your Bluetooth
mobile phone has been paired with the
vehicle.
>Press "Select as destination" to transfer the
address to the navigation system for desti-
nation guidance.
Adapting BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
If the services offered by BMW Assist change,
you will be notified. In that event you may
update the service functions.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Enabled services" is selected and
press the controller.
The currently available BMW Assist ser-
vices are displayed.
6.If necessary, select "Options" and press the
controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the
controller.
Terminating services*
When you terminate the services, the connec-
tion to BMW Assist is deactivated.

BMW Assist
196 1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Enabled services" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Options" and press the controller.
7.Select "Terminate services" and press the
controller.
BMW Assist is blocked from use, and your vehi-
cle's current position will not be transmitted in
case of an Emergency Request
*. To unblock
the services, reactivate BMW Assist, see below.
The contractual agreement is not affected by
this.
Reactivate BMW Assist, if necessary, to log on
again.
Activating BMW Assist
BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser-
vices.
Requirements
>Make sure that the vehicle can determine its
current location. Reception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
>Leave vehicle ignition switched on during
the activation process.
Activating
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller

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until "Enabled services" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Enable services" and press the con-
troller.
BMW Assist is activated and data exchange
with the BMW Assist Response Center
begins.
Activation takes a few minutes. Progress status
is displayed on the Control Display. If you open
another menu, the activation process continues
in the background.
Displaying vehicle data
When BMW Assist is activated, the license
plate and the vehicle identification number of
your vehicle may be displayed.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Profile" is selected and press the con-
troller.

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Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed code letter
Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph or 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT … 3006 means that the
tire was manufactured in week 30 of 2006.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.<
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter, in
front of the R on ZR tires
225/45 R1791 V
e.g.
Manufacturer's
code for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0705

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206 heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – Run-Flat Tires
You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page207.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tire tread depth should not be below 1/8 in/
3 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/3 mm there
is an increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning,
even when only small amounts of water are
present on the road surface. The tread depth
should not drop below 1/8 in/3 mm, although,
for example, European legislation only specifies
a minimum tread depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazard and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire shop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can pose a lethal hazard
to vehicle occupants and other road users.<

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Possible displays
1Oil level OK
2Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.
3Oil level down to minimum:
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page212.
4Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
5The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page214. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
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 "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service" and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Service requirements" is selected and
press the controller.
6.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the second field from the top. Turn the con-
troller until "Engine oil level" is selected and
press the controller.
The oil level is displayed.
To exit the display immediately:
Select and press the controller.

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Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer163
– CD player163
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Compass104
Computer67
– displays on Control
Display68
– hour signal75
Computer, refer to iDrive16
"Concert hall" for Tone
control152
"Concierge"194
Concierge service194
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked116
Condition Based Service
CBS214
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances107
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption68
"Continue guidance to
destination?"137
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access36
– replacing the battery37
Convenient operation
– windows30
– windows with convenient
access36
– with convenient access36
Convenient starting, refer to
Starting the engine59Convertible
– rollover protection
system89
– top40
– wind deflector44
Convertible top
– convenient opening30
Coolant213
– checking level213
– filling213
Coolant temperature67
Cooling, maximum97
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant213
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps93
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive Head
Light93
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light93
Courtesy lamps94
Cross-hairs in navigation128
Cruise control64
Cruising range68
Cup holders106
Curb weight, refer to
Weights233
Current fuel consumption68
"Current position"144
Current position
– displaying144
– entering132
– storing132
"Customer
Relations"186,194
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting94
Data
– dimensions231
– sizes231Data, technical230
– capacities234
– engine230
– weights233
"Date"75,76
Date
– setting75
– setting format76
"Date format"76
"Daytime running lamps"93
Daytime running lamps,
switch positions92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control81
"Deactivated"51
Deactivating front passenger
airbags88
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door200
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Defogging windows99
Defrosting the windows99
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows99
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows99
"Delete address book" in
navigation133
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone185
"Delete data" in
navigation133
"Delete" for mobile
phone185
Destination address
– deleting133
– entering123,127

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Radio
– autostore155
– controls150
– High Definition Radio157
– listening to stations154
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio160
– selecting a
waveband150,154
– selecting the frequency
manually155
– station search155
– stations with best
reception155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Rain sensor63
"Random", refer to Random
play166
"Random all" for audio
mode167
"Random directory" for audio
mode167
Random play166
"RDS" Radio Data
System157
Reading lamps95
Rear fog lamps
– replacing bulb219
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps218
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests108
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster99
"Received calls"184Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch78
"Redial" on the mobile
phone184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps218
Refueling200
Releasing
– hood209
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer
68
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range68
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access36
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunctions31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock58
– service data214
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode166
"Repeat" for audio mode166
"Repeat track" for audio
mode166
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs216
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires207
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Reservoir for washer
systems64
"Reset"83,85
– tone settings153Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings152
"Reset" for stopwatch78
Residual heat99
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts51
Restraint systems for
children55
Retreaded tires207
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside Assistance"192
Roadside
Assistance192,222
Roadside parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs217
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements71
Rollover protection system,
convertible89
– resetting90
Roof load capacity233
Roof-mounted luggage
rack118,119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away225
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route134
– arrow display137
– changing141
– display137
– displaying streets and
towns/cities139
– displaying town139
– list139
– map display138
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires207