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128i
135iOwner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with 
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore 
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize 
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you 
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data 
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use 
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance 
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service 
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG 
         
        
        
     
        
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index beginning 
on page152.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
35Adjustments
44Transporting children safely
47Driving
56Controls overview
64Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
74Lamps
79Climate
85Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
96Things to remember when driving
Mobility
104Refueling
106Wheels and tires
114Under the hood
118Maintenance
120Care
124Replacing components
130Giving and receiving assistance
134Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
146Technical data
152Everything from A to Z 
         
        
        
     
        
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Giving and receiving assistance
130
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency Request*
Conditions for an Emergency Request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone: this 
equipment makes it possible to send an 
Emergency Request even if no mobile 
phone is paired with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating 
BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a 
mobile phone network.
>The Emergency Request system is opera-
ble.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist 
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to 
visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system 
has been deactivated, Emergency Requests 
are not possible. The BMW Assist system can 
be reactivated by a BMW center after a new 
contract has been signed.
Sending an Emergency Request
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the 
button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center has been established, 
the LED flashes.
Once the BMW Assist Response Center has 
received your Emergency Request, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you 
and takes further steps to help you. Even if you 
are unable to respond, the BMW Assist 
Response Center will be able to initiate further 
steps to assist you under certain conditions.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the 
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a 
detailed description of the situation.
Data for determining the necessary rescue 
measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center, e.g. the current position of 
your vehicle, if it can be determined.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist 
Response Center cannot be heard over the 
hands-free system, it is possible that the 
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may 
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response 
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency 
Request is sent automatically immediately after 
a severe accident. This Automatic Collision 
Notification is not affected by the button being 
pressed.
For technical reasons, the Emergency 
Request service cannot be guaranteed 
for the most unfavorable conditions.<
Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance is there to 
assist you around the clock in the event of a 
breakdown, including on weekends and public 
holidays.
The phone numbers of Roadside Assistance in 
your home country can be found in the Contact 
brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid 
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,  
         
        
        
     
        
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This chapter contains technical data and an
index that will help you find information most
quickly.
Reference 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
128i135i
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
Number of cylinders 6 6
Maximum power output hp 230 300
at engine speed  rpm 6,500 5,800
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407
at engine speed  rpm 2,750 1,400 - 5,000 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
148
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. 
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
150
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank:  US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page105
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page53
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 
         
        
        
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
154 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 Access26
– in a car wash48
– replacing the battery27
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort 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 
vehicle20
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances90
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption58
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– windows20
– windows with Comfort 
Access26
– with Comfort 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
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Corner-illuminating lamps76
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control76
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control76
Courtesy lamps78
Cruise control54
Cruising range58
Cupholders89
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights149
Current fuel consumption58
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting78
Data
– dimensions147
– sizes147
Data, technical146
– capacities150
– engine146
– weights149
Date
– setting62
– setting format60
Daytime running lights, 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 flap104
– glass roof30
Defogging windows81,84
Defrosting the 
windows81,84
Defrosting windows and 
removing 
condensation81,84
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 lighting78
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant117
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery128
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements
61
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC64
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Door lock22