2011 BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE Brake

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

Everything from A to Z
242 DTC Dynamic Traction
Control81
– indicator lamps81
DVD
– country codes153
– settings154
– video playback153
DVD menu154
DVD player, refer to CD
player151
DVD video153
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC81
Dynamic destination
guidance131
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps82
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD / DVD player140
Electrical defect
– 7-gear sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV81
Electronic oil level check203
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC81
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59Emergency release, trunk
lid31
Emergency Request219
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance219
Energy, saving
– saving fuel112
Engine
– breaking in112
– data226
– speed226
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment203
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant205
Engine oil
– adding205
– additives205
– alternative oil grades205
– approved engine oils205
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– checking level203
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements72
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entering the postal code for
navigation122
Entry map for destination126
Equalizer, tone setting141
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC81
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system113
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone163Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence165
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away221
– for tying down loads116
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control76
Failure of an electrical
consumer218
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter99
First aid pouch219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires200
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
Flat Tire Monitor FTM82
– indicating a flat tire83
– initializing the system83
– system limits82
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition199
FM, waveband143

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
246 Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS207
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data226
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil consumption203
Oil level203
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal218
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening stored trips129
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation99
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside temperature
display68
– changing unit of measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature
warning68
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care211
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control80
Park Distance Control PDC80
Parked car ventilation99
– preselecting switch-on
times100
– switching on and off
directly99
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC80
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams91
– replacing bulbs214
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting92
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music159
Polish211
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter99
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM84
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys20Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor82
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting waveband143
– storing stations143
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps216
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests106
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps216
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood202
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer70
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener101
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data207
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses218
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs213
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires200
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Reservoir for washer
systems66
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires200
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map132Roadside
Assistance185,219
Roadside parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs214
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements72
Rollover protection system,
Convertible90
– resetting90
Roof load capacity229
Roof-mounted luggage
rack116
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map view132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
view132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires200
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Run-flat tires200,201
– flat tire83
– Inflation pressure194
– new tires200
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire83
– tire replacement200
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags88
– Antilock Brake System
ABS81
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
– rollover protection system,
Convertible90
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting221
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats44
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo108,109
Selecting a detour136
Selecting new scale for
navigation133
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever positions60

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storage compartments105
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing a destination in the
address book123
Storing music158
Storing tires201
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments105
Street, entering,
navigation122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surround141
SVCD153
SW, waveband143
Switches, refer to
Dashboard10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching the cooling function
on and off98
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting100
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer68
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid31
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps216
– replacing bulb216Tail lamps216
– replacing bulb216
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities230
Technical changes5
Technical data226
Telephone170
– voice commands177
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
TeleService185
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
Temperature display
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature
warning68
– setting the units72
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Thigh support44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp217
Three-point safety belt49
Through-loading system106
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times100
Tire inflation pressure194
– loss83,84
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– resetting the system85
– system limitations84
– warning lamp85
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor83
Tire Quality Grading198Tires
– age198
– air loss85
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels217
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure
194
– labels198
– minimum tread depth199
– new tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor82
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– puncture83
– retreaded200
– size198
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth199
– winter tires201
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins133
Tone
– control140
– middle setting142
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit213
Top 50 of music
collection160
Torque, refer to Engine
data226
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away221
Towing221
– car with automatic
transmission221
– methods222
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch222
Towing and tow-starting221