2010 BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE high beam

Controls
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Mobility
turn indicator lever toward the high beams
again.
>Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the
low beams switched on.
System limitations
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judg-
ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
manually switch off the high beams in situations
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.<
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
>In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation
>In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings
>In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways
>In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
>At low speeds
>When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
ered with stickers, etc.
>If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror using
a cloth moistened with a small amount of
glass cleaner.
Switching off via iDrive
1."Settings"
2."Lighting"3."High beam assistant"
The high-beam assistant is activated and is
stored for the remote control currently in use.
Fog lamps*
To switch on/off, press the button.
The parking lamps or low beams must
be switched on for the fog lamps to
operate. The green indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up whenever the
fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off while you acti-
vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high
beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low
beams are switched on.

Care
208 Lint on the floor mats occurs for technical rea-
sons and can be removed by vacuuming
repeatedly.
Interior plastic parts
>Imitation leather surfaces
>Lamp glasses
>Display pane of instrument cluster
>Matte parts
Clean with water and solvent-free plastic
cleaner if necessary.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing.<
Interior sensors/cameras
To clean interior sensors and cameras, e.g. of
the high-beam assistant, use a lint-free cloth
moistened with glass cleaner.
Displays
To clean displays, e.g. of the radio or instrument
cluster, use a cleaning cloth for displays or a
soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
Avoid applying excessive pressure when
cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage
may occur.<
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of
fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces
or electrical components may be corroded or
damaged.<
CD/DVD drives
Do not use a cleaning CD, as it may dam-
age parts of the drive.<
Vehicle storage
If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for
longer than three months, your BMW center or
a workshop that operates according to BMW
specifications will be glad to advise you.

Replacing components
210
Removing the headlamp cover
1.Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see
arrows, and fold to the side.
2.Fold away the headlamp cover.
Be careful when attaching the headlamp
cover and ensure that both wire brackets
are securely in place; otherwise, leaks could
occur and cause damage to the headlamp sys-
tem.<
Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order.
Halogen headlamps
Halogen low beams and high beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection;
the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if
the bulb is damaged.<
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1High beams
2Low-beam headlamps
1.Remove the headlamp cover.
2.Fold down the holding bracket.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.4.Reattach the bulb holder with the notch at
the top.
5.Fold the holding bracket back up and let it
snap into place.
6.Attach the headlamp cover.
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Remove the headlamp cover.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
2.Pull out the bulb holder.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
4.Reinsert the bulb holder.
5.Attach the headlamp cover.
Xenon headlamps
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watts
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1.Remove the headlamp cover.
2.Turn the bulb, see arrow, and remove it.
3.Pull off the connector and replace the bulb.

Everything from A - Z
232
Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System76
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request215
Activated-charcoal filter94
Active steering81
Adaptive light control87
Additives
– coolant201
– engine oil201
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117
Airbags83
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp84
Air conditioner91
Air distribution
– automatic92
Airing, refer to Ventilation94
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents91
Air pressure, checking, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure190
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode93
Air vents91
Air volume93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications188
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor32
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor32
Albums of music
collection156ALL program93
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires197
AM, waveband139
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode93
Antenna for mobile phone166
Antifreeze
– coolant201
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System
ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights225
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights225
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
100
Arrival time
– computer65
Ashtray101
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control93
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air volume92
– cruise control61
– headlamp control86
Automatic car washes205
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic curb monitor50Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant88
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps86
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC93
Automatic Service
Request184
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– selector lever lock58
– shiftlock58
– towing217
– tow-starting217
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
AUX-IN port159
Available services184
Average fuel consumption65
– setting the units67
Average speed65
Avoid highways in
navigation126
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights225
B
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
Backup lamp, replacing
bulb212
Bag for skis, refer to Ski
bag103
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch215
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away218

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows93
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor77
Fuel188
– gauge64
– high-quality brands188
– quality188
– specifications188
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel filler flap188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction188
Fuses213
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control96
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel188
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic
transmission57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes109Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– Convenient operation29
– opening, closing36
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment99
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Air vents91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights225
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs210
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp control,
automatic86
Headlamp cover210
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs210
Head restraints45
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window93
Heating and ventilation91
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo111Height, refer to
Dimensions223
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant88
High beams88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant88
High-pressure
washer205,206
High water, refer to Driving
through water110
Highways, refer to Route
criteria126
Hills110
Holders for cups100
Hood198
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning63
Identification marks
– tire coding194
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness74
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– setting the date and time70
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55

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