2011 BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE weight

Wheels and tires
196
Convertible: tire inflation pressures for the 128i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sport Package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290
Front: 205/50 R 17 89 V 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 225/45 R 17 91 V - 36/250 - 41/280
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 35/240 - 35/240 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 41/280
with Sport Package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290
Front: 205/50 R 17 89 V 32/220 - 39/270 -
Rear: 225/45 R 17 91 V - 36/250 - 46/320
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page229.

Mobility
197Reference
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Navigation
Entertainment
Convertible: tire inflation pressures for the 135i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sport Package
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 36/250 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 39/270 - 39/270 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 41/280
with Sport Package
205/50 R 17 89 H M+S 32/220 38/260 36/250 42/290
Front: 215/40 R 18 85 Y 39/270 - 39/270 -
Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y - 41/280 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page229.

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Everything from A to Z
238
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System81
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control64
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request219
Activated-charcoal filter99
Activating
BMW Assist186,188
Active steering86
Adaptive light control92
Additives
– coolant205
– engine oil205
Address, entering121,127
Address for navigation
– entering121
Adjusting temperature97
Airbags88
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp89
Air conditioner96
Air distribution
– automatic97
Airing, refer to Ventilation99
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents96
Air pressure, checking, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Air vents96
Air volume98
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection160
ALL program98
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires201
AM, waveband143
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant205
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS81
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights229
Approved engine oils205
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights229
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest105
Arrival time
– computer70
Ashtray106
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control98
Audible instructions, refer to
Spoken instructions132Audio140
– controls140
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air volume97
– cruise control66
– headlamp control91
Automatic car washes209
Automatic climate control96
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant93
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps91
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC98
Automatic Service
Request188
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– selector lever lock58
– shiftlock58
– towing221
– tow-starting221
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
AUX-IN port163
Available services188
Average fuel consumption70
– setting the units72
Average speed70
Avoid highways in
navigation130
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights229

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control92
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control92
Country codes DVD153
Courtesy lamps95
Criteria for route130
Cross-hairs in navigation126
Cruise control66
Cruising range70
Cupholders105
Curb weight, refer to
Weights229
Current fuel consumption70
Current playback
– external devices165
– of music collection160
Customer Relations187
D
Dashboard, refer to
Dashboard10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95
Data, technical226
– capacities230
– dimensions227
– engine226
– sizes227
– weights229
Data memory208
Data transfer188
Date
– setting75
– setting format76
Daytime running lights, switch
positions92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control81
Deactivating front passenger
airbags88
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37Defogging windows98
Defrosting the windows98
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation98
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows98
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows98
Destination, entering by town/
city name121
Destination address
– entering121,127
Destination entry via BMW
Assist125
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice127
– entering via map126
– entry121
– home address124
– manual entry121
Destination guidance130
– bypassing a route
section131
– changing specified
route130
– continuing130
– starting130
– voice instructions132
– volume of voice
instructions132
Differential, breaking in112
Digital clock68,
74
Digital compass103
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions132
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book123
Displacement, refer to Engine
data226
Display, refer to Control
Display16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant205
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery218
Distance, refer to
Computer70
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements72
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer70
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC80
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades198
Draft-free ventilation99
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC81
Drive-off assistant82
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams91
Driving notes112
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant82
Driving stability control
systems81
Driving through water114
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes112
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function98
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control81

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fog lamps94
– indicator lamp13,94
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely114
Footwell lamps95
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection161
Front airbags88
Front seat setting44
Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
Fuel193
– gauge69
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities230
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel consumption indicator,
refer to Average fuel
consumption70
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control101
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69Gas station
recommendations131
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic
transmission58
Gear shifting62
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes113
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights229
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs214
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic91
Headlamp cover214
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp13Headlamps
– replacing bulbs214
Head restraints46
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window98
Heating and ventilation96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo115
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant93
High beams93
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant93
High-pressure
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving
through water114
Highways, refer to Route
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Hood202
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control81
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
Identification marks
– tire coding198
Idle position61

Everything from A to Z
250 Town/city, for navigation121
Tow rope222
Tow-starting221
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor84
Track
– selecting on CD151
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
Traffic bulletins
– categories135
Traffic bulletins, filtering135
Traffic bulletins for
navigation133
– display in map view135
– during destination
guidance135
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins133
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear61
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo116
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread199
Trip, deleting129
Trip, storing128
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer68
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer68Trips, changing129
Trunk, refer to Cargo area
Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking with remote
control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions227
Turn signals64
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs215
– triple turn signal64
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading116
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle209
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
Units
– average fuel
consumption72
Units of measure
– temperature72
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control101
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking27
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation
data120
USB audio interface163
V
VCD153
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking in112
– cargo loading114
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage212
– dimensions227
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment203
– parking56
– weight229
Vehicle jack217
Vehicle storage212
Ventilation99
– draft-free99
Ventilation when parked, refer
to Parked car ventilation99
Vents, refer to Ventilation99
Video menu153
Video playback153
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions132
Voice-activated phone
book179
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands231
– telephone177
Voice instructions from
navigation system132
– repeating132
– switching on/off132
– volume132
Volume140
– audio sources140
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities230
– mobile phone173
– voice instructions132
Volume balance, tone
setting141

Reference 251
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control76
Warning triangle220
Washer fluid66
– content of the reservoir66
Washer fluid filler neck66
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray106
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water114
Water penetration209,210
Waveband with the radio143
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth199
Weights229
Welcome lamps91
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions227
Wheels, new200
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions227
Windows35
– convenient operation28
– convenient operation with
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Window washer system65
Windshield
– cleaning65
– defrosting and removing
condensation98
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir230
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck66
Windshield washer system
– spray nozzles66
– washer fluid66
Windshield wiper blades,
changing213
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system65Winter tires201
– setting speed limit78
– storage201
Wiper blade replacement213
Wiper system65
Word-matching principle for
navigation129
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb214