2012 BMW 128I specifications

Care
226 to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, fre-
quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Treat the leather at least once every two
months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease
will gradually attack the leather's protective
layer.
Carpet and floor mats*
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an exist-
ing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened again after they have been removed, e.g.
for cleaning.<
Interior plastic parts
>Imitation leather surfaces
>Lamp glasses
>Display pane of instrument cluster
>Matte parts
Clean with water and solvent-free plastic
cleaner if necessary.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing.<
Interior sensors/cameras
To clean interior sensors and cameras, e.g. of
the High-beam Assistant, use a lint-free cloth
moistened with glass cleaner.
Displays
To clean displays, e.g. of the radio or instrument
cluster, use a cleaning cloth for displays or a
soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
Avoid applying excessive pressure when
cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage
may occur.<
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of
fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces
or electrical components may be corroded or
damaged.<
CD/DVD drives
Do not use a cleaning CD, as it may dam-
age parts of the drive.<
Vehicle storage
If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for
longer than three months, your BMW center or
a workshop that operates according to BMW
specifications will be glad to advise you.

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps97
– indicator lamp13,97
Footwell lamps98
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags90
Front seat adjustment46
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows101
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel207
– gauge71
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Fuel consumption indicator,
refer to Average fuel
consumption72
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses232
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control104
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Gas station
recommendations136
Gear display, with automatic
transmission60Gear shifting
– automatic transmission60
– manual transmission59
Gearshift lever62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient opening and
closing32
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system39
– remote control30
– tilting39
Glove compartment107
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Air vents99
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights245
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs228
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake59
Hands-free system184
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control,
automatic94
Headlamp cover228
Headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs228Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control95
Head restraints48
Heated
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heated mirrors52
Heating
– mirrors52
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating, rear window101
Heating and ventilation99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo120
Height, refer to
Dimensions243
Height adjustment
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant96
High beams96
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs228
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant96
High-pressure
washer223,224
High water, refer to Driving
through water118
Highways, refer to Route
criteria134
Hills118
Holders for cups108
Hood216
Hot exhaust system117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control83
Hydroplaning117

Everything from A to Z
262 Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route
section135
– continuing destination
guidance134
– destination entry125
– dynamic destination
guidance140
– entering a destination by
voice131
– entering a destination
manually125
– frequently asked
questions141
– gas station
recommendations136
– planning a trip132
– route list135
– selecting destination via
map130
– selecting route criteria134
– special destinations128
– starting destination
guidance134
– terminating destination
guidance134
– traffic bulletins138
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment136
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints48
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments108
Neutral63
New tires214
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS221
North-facing map136
Notes194
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis222
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer70
Office188
– current office188
– What to do if…195
Oil, refer to Engine oil217
Oil consumption217
Oil level217
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal232
Onboard vehicle tool kit227
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access35
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock32
– using the remote control29
Options, selecting for
navigation134
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation102
Output, refer to Engine
data242
Outside temperature
display70
– changing unit of measure74
– in computer74
Outside temperature
warning70
Overriding selector lever
lock61
Overview
– radio control144
P
Paintwork care225
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control82
Park Distance Control PDC82Parked car ventilation102
– preselecting switch-on
times103
– switching on and off
directly102
Parking
– vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC82
Parking brake59
– indicator lamp59
Parking lamps/low beams94
– replacing bulbs228
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger side mirror tilt
function52
Pathway lighting95
Personal information, refer to
Office188
Personal Profile28
Phone numbers
– dialing181
Phone reception level, refer to
Status information19
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric39
– windows38
Playing music162
Polish225
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter102
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys21
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric39
– windows38