2011 BMW 135I CONVERTIBLE buttons

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
B
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
Backup lamp, replacing
bulb216
Bag for skis, refer to Ski
bag107
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch219
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180
Bass, tone setting140
Battery217
– charging218
– disposal35,218
– jump-starting220
– replacing217
– temporary power failure218
Battery for mobile phone181
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Blower, refer to Air volume98
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating172
BMW
– car shampoo210
BMW Assist184
BMW Maintenance
System207
BMW Search186
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control81
Brake fluid
– service requirements72
Brake Force Display87Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display87
– replacing bulb216
Brake pads, breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS81
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– braking safely114
– breaking in112
– parking brake57
– service requirements72
Brake system112
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– breaking in112
– disc brakes114
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance219
Breaking in the clutch112
Break-in period112
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs213
Bulbs, changing213
Button for starting the
engine55
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Call
– accepting173
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing174
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Capacities230
Capacity of the cargo area229Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217
Car care, refer to Care209
Care209
– automatic car washes209
– care products209
– carpets212
– CD/DVD drives212
– chrome parts211
– convertible top210
– displays212
– exterior209
– fine wood parts212
– headlamps210
– high-pressure washer210
– interior211
– leather211
– light-alloy wheels211
– paintwork211
– plastic parts212
– rubber seals211
– safety belts212
– sensors and cameras212
– upholstery and cloth
trim211
– washing the car
manually210
– windows210
Cargo, securing116
Cargo area
– capacity229
– Comfort Access34
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system106
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps95
– lid, refer to Trunk lid31
– opening from outside31
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk
lid31
Cargo area net, refer to
Securing cargo116
Cargo loading115
– securing cargo
116
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
Car jack
– jacking points217

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

Everything from A to Z
244 iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing date and time75
– changing language79
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM85
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM84
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating104
– radio, refer to Station,
storing143
– refer to Setting the time and
date75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM83
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control101
Interactive map126Interior lamps95
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface163
J
Jacking points217
Jets, refer to Air vents96
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting220
Jump-starting220
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control92
– interior lighting95
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs213
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116Last destinations124
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care211
LED Light-emitting
diodes213
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb217
Light
– instrument lighting95
– refer to High-beam
assistant93
Light-alloy wheels211
Light control
– refer to High-beam
assistant93
Light-emitting diodes
LED213
Lighter106
– socket106
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs213
– of instruments95
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps91
Light switch91
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load115
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant93
Low-beam headlamps91
– automatic91
– replacing bulbs214

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires201
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– Service booklet
Maintenance system207
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control76
Manual car wash210
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– parking lock63
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual operation with
automatic transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Map view132
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– for winter tires201
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge
service177
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control99
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing170
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface163
Multi-channel playback141
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music, managing161
Music collection158
– backup162
– deleting162
– random sequence161
– restoring162
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface163
Music search159
My Info177
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination123
– storing current position123
– voice activation127
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off132
Navigation data120
Navigation system120
– address book123
– bypassing a route
section131
– continuing destination
guidance130
– destination entry121
– dynamic destination
guidance131
– entering a destination by
voice127
– entering a destination
manually121
– frequently asked
questions137
– gas station
recommendations131
– planning a trip128
– route list131
– selecting destination via
map126
– selecting route criteria130
– special destinations124
– starting destination
guidance130
– terminating destination
guidance130
– traffic bulletins133
– voice instructions132
– volume adjustment132
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments105
New tires200

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

Everything from A to Z
248 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service data in remote
control207
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS207
Service Request187
Service requirements72
Service status188
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format75
– date format76
– DVD154
– language79
Settings for the map view133
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times100
Shifting62
– 7-gear sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Shift into a drive position, refer
to Selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system231
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route130
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43Ski bag107
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray106
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest105
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD208
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control140
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses218
Special destinations124
Special destinations,
displaying126
Special destinations, entering
by name126
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils205
Speed
– for winter tires201
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume141
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Sport program with 7-gear
Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– driving dynamics control62
– idle position61
– kick-down61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– reverse gear61
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting220
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation121
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel
51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– shift paddles62
Steering wheel shift paddles,
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering86
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage212
Storage compartment
package105