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Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes;
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page223.
>If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page50.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
>In Convertibles, do not treat the convertible
top with wax. Ensure that a program is avail-
able that does not apply wax or is designed
specifically for convertibles.
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Engage transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

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When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page196.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting
on page216.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or bring them to a recycling
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page69.
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page139.
>Navigation system
Wait for the system to start, refer to
page133.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
*
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page48.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page98.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page82.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating; oth-
erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<

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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or
negative pole.
5.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the onboard vehicle tool kit
underneath the floor mat in the cargo area, refer
to page209.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press the arrow on the cover.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Power
steering assistance is not available when the
engine is not running. Thus, braking and steer-

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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 lbs/kg 2,249/1,020 2,249/1,020
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo area 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 2,447/1,110 2,447/1,110
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – –
Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305

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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

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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