2010 BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE automatic transmission

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

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Maintenance system203
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control71
Manual car wash206
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual operation with
automatic transmission58
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Map view128
Maximum cooling92
Maximum speed
– for winter tires197
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages172
Messages from the concierge
service173
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control94
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume169
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing166
– operation via iDrive169
– pairing166
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest100
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone166
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor77
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port159
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface159
Multi-channel playback137
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Music, managing
157
Music collection154
– backup158
– deleting158
– random sequence157
– restoring158
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port159
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface159
Music search155
My Info173
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination119
– storing a destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off127
Navigation data116Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing a route
section127
– continuing destination
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination
guidance127
– entering a destination by
voice123
– entering a destination
manually117
– frequently asked
questions133
– gas station
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination
guidance126
– terminating destination
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments100
New tires196
North-facing map128
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data222
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis204
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications188
Odometer63
Oil, refer to Engine oil199
Oil consumption199
Oil level199

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener96
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data203
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses213
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires196
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Reservoir for washer
systems61
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires196
Reverse
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance181,215
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulbs210
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements67
Rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– resetting85Roof load capacity225
Roof-mounted luggage
rack112
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away218
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing
126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– map view128
– selecting126
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions127
Route map, refer to Map
view128
Route section, changing127
Route selection126
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires196
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Run-flat tires196
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire78
– flat tire78
– new tires196
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire78
– tire inflation pressure190
– winter tires197
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires196
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags83
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Satellite radio142
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel142
– favorites144
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
– timeshift144
– Traffic Jump145
Saving fuel108
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting217
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats43
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo103,104
Selecting a detour132
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance215

Everything from A - Z
242 Service data in remote
control203
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS203
Service Request183
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS203
Service requirements67
Service status184
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format70
– date format71
– DVD150
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times95
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions58
Short commands for the voice
activation system227
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer148
– CD player148
Side airbags83
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43
Ski bag103
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray101
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing176
– use166Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest100
Snow chains197
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances101
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD204
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control136
Sound output for
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses213
Special destinations120
Special destinations,
displaying122
Special destinations, entering
by name121
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils201
Specified engine oils201
Speed
– for winter tires197
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit73
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles61
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control systems76
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting216Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet205,206
Steering wheel51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering81
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage208
Storage compartment
package100
Storage compartments100
Stored trip, opening125
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing music154
Storing tires197
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments100
Street, entering,
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires190
Surround137
SVCD149
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting95
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer63
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid30
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps211
– replacing bulb212
Tail lamps211
– replacing bulb212
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Technical changes5
Technical data222
Telephone166
– voice commands173
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest100
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
TeleService180
TeleService Diagnosis182
TeleService Help182
Temperature, setting for
automatic climate control92
Temperature display
– outside temperature63
– outside temperature
warning63
– setting the units67
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
Thigh support44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp212
Three-point safety belt49
Through-loading system102Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times95
Tire inflation pressure190
– loss78,79
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor77
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– resetting the system79
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading194
Tires
– age194
– air loss80
– breaking in108
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels212
– condition195
– damage
195
– inflation pressure190
– labels194
– minimum tread depth195
– new tires196
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor77
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– puncture78
– retreaded196
– run-flat tires196
– size194
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth195
– winter tires197
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit209Top 50 of music
collection156
Torque, refer to Engine
data222
Tow bar218
Tow fitting217
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away217
Towing217
– car with automatic
transmission217
– methods218
Towing and tow-starting217
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope218
Tow-starting217
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor79
Track
– selecting on CD147
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic bulletins for
navigation129
– during destination
guidance131
– in map view131
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins129
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission57
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo112
Travel instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread195
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124