2011 BMW 1 SERIES Owners Manual

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Sports automatic transmission with
double clutch:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page220. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission or
Sports automatic transmission with double
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed all the way and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately depress the clutch completely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

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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 1,200-5,000

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Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m
135i: height 55.4 in/1,408 mm

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Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m
135i: height 54.8 in/1,392 mm

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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 –
>Sports automatic transmis-
sion with double clutchlbs/kg – 4,321/1,960
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 2,293/1,040 2,293/1,040
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 4,541/2,060
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 –
>Sports automatic transmis-
sion with double clutchlbs/kg – 4,608/2,090
Load lbs/kg 750/340 750/340
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,050/930 2,161/980
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,467/1,119 2,469/1,120
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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Notes
Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel grade: page193
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page66
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0