2009 BMW 135I CONVERTIBLE weight

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Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i
Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 135i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 32/220 38/260 32/220 35/240 35/240 42/290
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S32/220 35/240 32/220 35/240 35/240 42/290
Front: 205/50 R 17 89 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 225/45 R 17 91 V - 35/240 - 35/240 - 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 36/260 - 35/240 - 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page149.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 33/230 36/250 33/230 36/250 38/260 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 36/250 - 36/250 - 38/260 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 38/280 - 36/250 - 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page149.

Wheels and tires
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Convertible: tire inflation pressures for the 128i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 32/220 35/240 35/240 42/290
Front: 205/50 R 17 89 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 225/45 R 17 91 V - 35/240 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 39/270 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 32/220 35/240 35/240 42/290
Front: 205/50 R 17 89 V 32/220 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 225/45 R 17 91 V - 36/250 - 36/250 - 45/310
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 35/240 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 36/250 - 44/300
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page149.

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Convertible: tire inflation pressures for the 135i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 33/220 38/260 32/220 35/240 36/250 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 39/270 - 39/270 - 39/270 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 39/270 - 39/270 - 41/280
with Sports package
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 33/220 38/260 32/220 35/240 36/250 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 39/270 - 38/260 - 39/270 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 38/260 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page149.

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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
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 2,249/1,020 2,249/1,020
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,393/1,040 2,393/1,040
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay 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 2,467/1,119 2,469/1,120
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – –
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/liters 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305

Everything from A to Z
152
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System64
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request130
Activated-charcoal filter84
Active steering70
Adaptive Head Light76
Additives
– coolant117
– engine oil116
Airbags71
– sitting safely35
– warning lamp72
Air conditioner79
Air distribution
– automatic83
– individual80
Air flow rate80,83
Airing, refer to
Ventilation81,84
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents79
Air pressure, checking, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure106
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode80,83
Air vents79
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications104
Alarm system24
– avoiding unintentional
alarms25
– interior motion sensor25
– switching off an alarm25
– tilt alarm sensor25
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires113Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode80,83
Antifreeze
– coolant117
– washer fluid53
Antilock Brake System
ABS64
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights149
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights149
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
88
Ashtray90
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC65
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control83
Automatic
– air distribution83
– air flow rate83
– cruise control54
– headlamp control74
Automatic car wash, refer to
Car wash98
Automatic car washes120
Automatic climate control79
– automatic air distribution83
Automatic curb monitor42
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps74
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC83Automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– interlock50
– selector lever lock50
– shiftlock50
– towing132
– tow-starting132
AUTO program for automatic
climate control83
Average fuel consumption58
– setting the units60
Average speed58
Avoiding unintentional
alarms25
Axle loads, refer to
Weights149
B
Backrests, refer to Seats36
Backrest width adjustment37
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints38
Backup lamp, replacing
bulb127
Bag for skis, refer to Ski
bag92
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch130
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away133
Battery128
– charging128
– disposal27,128
– jump starting131
– temporary power failure128
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle27
Being towed132
Belts, refer to Safety belts41
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts41

Everything from A to Z
154 Cleaning headlamps53
– washer fluid53
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care120
Clock56
– 12h/24h format60
– setting time62
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks89
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine48
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access26
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock47
Compass87
Computer57
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked98
Condition Based Service
CBS118
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle21
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances90
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption58
Controls and displays10
Convenient access26
– replacing the battery27
Convenient operation
– windows20
– windows with convenient
access26
– with convenient access26
Convenient starting, refer to
Starting the engine48Convertible
– rollover protection
system72
– top30
– wind deflector33
Convertible top
– convenient opening20
Convertible top care121
Coolant117
– checking level117
– filling117
Coolant temperature57
Cooling, maximum82
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant117
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps76
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive Head
Light76
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light76
Courtesy lamps77
Cruise control54
Cruising range58
Cup holders89
Curb weight, refer to
Weights149
Current fuel consumption58
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Data
– dimensions147
– sizes147
Data, technical146
– capacities150
– engine146
– weights149
Date
– setting62
– setting format60
Daytime running lamps,
switch positions75DBC Dynamic Brake
Control65
Deactivating front passenger
airbags71
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door104
– glass roof30
Defogging windows81,84
Defrosting the
windows81,84
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows81,84
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows81,84
Differential, breaking in96
Digital clock56
Digital compass87
Dimensions147
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals51
Displacement, refer to Engine
data146
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant117
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery128
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements61
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC64
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control
18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation
signals21

Everything from A to Z
156 Front airbags71
Front seat setting35
Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows81,84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor66
Fuel104
– gauge57
– high-quality brands104
– quality104
– specifications104
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities150
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge57
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Average fuel
consumption58
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption58
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge57
Fuel filler door104
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction104
Fuses128
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control85
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel104
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge57
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission50
– with manual transmission49
Gear display, with automatic
transmission49
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic50
– manual transmission49
General driving notes97Glass roof, electric29
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– convenient operation22
– opening, closing29
– operation with convenient
access26
– pinch protection system29
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment88
Grills, refer to Air vents79
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights149
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs125
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake49
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags71
Headlamp control,
automatic74
Headlamp cover125
Headlamp flasher51
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs125
Head restraints37
Heated
– seats39
Heated mirrors42
Heating79
– mirrors42
– seats39
– steering wheel43
Heating, rear window81,84
Heating and ventilation79
Heating during a stop83
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo99
Height, refer to
Dimensions147
Height adjustment
– steering wheel43High beams76
– indicator lamp134
– replacing bulbs125
High-pressure
washer120,121
High water, refer to Driving
through water98
Hills98
Holders for cups89
Hood114
Hot exhaust system97
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control65
Hydroplaning97
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning56
Identification marks
– tire coding110
Ignition47
– switched off47
– switched on47
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control18
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness47
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on47
Ignition lock47
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13,134
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM69
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure, tires106
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM68

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TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor68
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC65
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission49
Transporting children
safely44
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo100
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread111
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer56
Triple turn signal activation52
Trip odometer56
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid23
Turn, indicating
– triple turn signal52
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions147
Turn signals51
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs126
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading100
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR110
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption60
– temperature60
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control85
Universal remote control85
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking19Unlocking
– from inside23
– from outside19
– luggage compartment lid27
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Convenient access26
V
Vehicle
– battery128
– breaking in96
– cargo loading99
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage
– dimensions147
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment115
– parking48
– weight149
Vehicle jack128
Vehicle storage123
Ventilation81,84
– draft-free81,84
Vents, refer to Air vents79
Vents, refer to
Ventilation81,84
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities150
W
Warm
– steering wheel43
Warning and indicator
lamps13,134
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control62
Warning triangle131
Washer fluid53
– content of the reservoir53
Washer fluid filler neck53
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray90
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water98
Water penetration120,121Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth111
Weights149
Welcome lamps74
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions147
Wheels, new112
Wheels and tires106
Width, refer to
Dimensions147
Windows27
– convenient operation20
– convenient operation with
convenient access26
– opening, closing27
– pinch protection system28
Windows, defrosting and
removing
condensation81,84
Windshield
– cleaning53
– defrosting and removing
condensation81,84
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir150
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck53
Windshield washer system52
– washer fluid53
– washer nozzles53
Windshield wiper blades,
changing124
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system52
Winter tires113
– storage113
Wiper blade replacement124
Wiper system52
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit124
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb124