2012 BMW 128I tire pressure

Everything from A to Z
254
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System83
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control66
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request234
Activated-charcoal filter102
Active steering89
Adaptive Light Control95
Additives
– coolant219
– engine oil219
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125
Adjusting temperature100
Airbags90
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp92
Air conditioner99
Air distribution
– automatic100
Airing, refer to Ventilation102
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents99
Air pressure, checking, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure208
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated air mode101
Air vents99
Air volume101
AKI, refer to Fuel grade207
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor35Albums of music
collection163
ALL program101
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires215
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated air mode101
Antifreeze
– coolant219
– washer fluid68
Antilock Brake System
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system29
Appointments, refer to
Calendar193
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights245
Approved engine oils219
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights245
Apps202
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest108
Arrival time
– computer72
Ashtray109
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
AUC Automatic recirculated
air control101
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions136
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144Automatic
– air distribution100
– air volume100
– cruise control68
– headlamp control94
Automatic car washes223
Automatic climate control99
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant96
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps94
Automatic recirculated air
control AUC101
Automatic Service
Request202
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– selector lever lock60
– shiftlock60
– towing236
– tow-starting236
AUTO program for automatic
climate control100
AUX-IN port166
Available services202
Average fuel consumption72
– setting the units74
Average speed72
Avoid highways in
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
Axle loads, refer to
Weights245
B
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment47
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48

Everything from A to Z
258 Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function101
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control84
– indicator lamps84
DVD
– country codes157
– settings158
– video playback157
DVD menu158
DVD player, refer to CD
player155
DVD video157
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC83
Dynamic destination
guidance140
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC84
– indicator lamps84
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution83
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player144
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check217
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83
Email192Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency release, trunk
lid34
Emergency Request234
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance234
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data242
– speed242
– starting58
– starting, Comfort Access35
– switching off58
Engine compartment217
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant219
Engine oil
– adding219
– additives219
– alternative oil types219
– approved engine oils219
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– checking level217
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements74
Engine oil level, checking217
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine58
Entering the postal code for
navigation126
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out51
External devices
– random play sequence168
– software update172
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away236
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control78
Failure of an electrical
consumer232
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
Fastest route for
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter102
First aid pouch235
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat tire
– run-flat tires214
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– initializing the system85
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition213

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
260
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio148
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning70
Identification marks
– tire coding212
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness81
– changing date and time77
– changing language81
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
Imprint2
Incoming call180
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating107
– radio, refer to Station,
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and
date77
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM85
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions136Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting98
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control104
Interactive map130
Interior lamps98
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor35
Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass106
Intermittent mode of the
wipers67
Intersection, entering,
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port166
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface166
J
Jacking points232
Jets, refer to Air vents99
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles68
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting235
Jump-starting235
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Keypad dialing182
Kickdown60
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– Adaptive Light Control95
– interior lighting98
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams94
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs227
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system55
Launch Control66
Leather care225
LED Light-emitting
diodes227
Length, refer to
Dimensions243
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb231
Light
– instrument lighting98
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-alloy wheels225
Light control
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-emitting diodes
LED227
Lighter109
– socket109
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs227
– of the instruments98
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps94
Light switch94
Limit, refer to Speed limit80
Load119
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking33

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal30
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access35
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam Assistant96
Low-beam headlamps94
– automatic94
– replacing bulbs228
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires215
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System221
– Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models or in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Maintenance system221
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control78
Manual car wash224
Manually unlocking parking
lock65Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
– parking lock65
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual operation with
automatic transmission61
Manual transmission59
Map for navigation
– changing scale137
– entering destination130
Map view136
Maximum cooling100
Maximum speed
– for winter tires215
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages190
Messages from the Concierge
service192
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control102
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume180
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing176
– operation180
– pairing176
– suitable mobile phones176
– unpairing179
– What to do if…179
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest108
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone176
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's ManualMobile phone audio
interface
166
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port166
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface166
Multi-channel playback145
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music, managing164
Music collection161
– backup165
– deleting165
– random sequence164
– restoring165
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port166
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface166
Music search162
My Info192
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination126
– storing current position127
– voice activation131
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124

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

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch235
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– controls144
– HD Radio148
– satellite radio150
– selecting waveband147
– storing stations147
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Rain sensor67
Random play sequence
– external devices168
Random sequence
– music collection164
Reading aloud194
Reading lamps98
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps230
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests109
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster101
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated air mode101
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode101
Redialing183
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps230
Refueling206
Releasing
– hood216Remaining distance, refer to
Computer72
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range72
Reminders194
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– Comfort Access35
– garage door opener104
– malfunctions31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock57
– service data221
– trunk lid30
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control
28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses232
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs227
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires214
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge71
Reservoir for washer
systems68
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings146
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts50
Restraint systems for
children54
Retreaded tires214
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear63
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map136
Roadside
Assistance199,234Roadside parking lamps96
– replacing bulbs228
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements74
Rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– resetting92
Roof load capacity245
Roof-mounted luggage
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away237
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions136
Route map, refer to Map
view136
Route section, changing135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires214
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Run-flat tires214,215
– flat tire85
– inflation pressure208
– new tires214
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire85
– tire replacement214
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires214

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Sport program with 7-gear
Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine58
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting235
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button57
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation125
Station, selecting
– radio147
Status information on the
Control Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet223,224
Steering wheel52
– adjustment52
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating53
– shift paddles64
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles64
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Storage226
Storage compartment
package108
Storage compartments108
Stored trip, calling up132Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory50
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing a destination in the
address book127
Storing music161
Storing tires215
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments108
Street, entering,
navigation126
Suitable mobile phones176
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires208
Surround
145
SVCD157
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine58
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button57
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off101
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting103
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer70
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid33
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps230
– replacing bulb231
Tail lamps230
– replacing bulb231
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Tasks193Technical data242
– dimensions243
Technical modifications5
Telephone176
– hands-free system184
– phone book182
– received calls183
– redialing183
– voice commands184
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest108
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Teleservice Diagnosis200
Teleservice Help200
Temperature display
– outside temperature70
– outside temperature
warning70
– setting the units74
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control68
Text message191
Thigh support46
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp231
Three-point safety belt50
Through-loading system109
Tilt alarm sensor35
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror52
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times103
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss85,87
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
– resetting the system87
– system limitations86
– warning lamp87
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor85
Tire Quality Grading212