
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. 

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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. 

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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 

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 

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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 

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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 

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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