2012 BMW 128I brake

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Convertible top
– convenient opening30
Convertible top care224
Coolant219
– checking level220
– filling220
Coolant temperature219
Cooling, maximum100
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant219
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps95
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control95
Country codes DVD157
Courtesy lamps98
Criteria for route134
Cross-hairs in navigation130
Cruise control68
Cruising range72
Cupholders108
Curb weight, refer to
Weights245
Current fuel consumption72
Current playback
– external devices168
– of music collection163
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting98
Data, technical242
– capacities246
– dimensions243
– engine242
– weights245
Data memory222
Data transfer202
Date
– setting78
– setting format78
Daytime running lights, switch
positions95
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control83Deactivating front passenger
airbags91
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof40
Defining a home address190
Defogging windows101
Defrosting windows101
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation101
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows101
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows101
Destination, entering by town/
city name125
Destination address
– entering125,131
Destination entry via BMW
Assist129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice131
– entering via map130
– entry125
– home address128
– manual entry125
Destination guidance134
– bypassing a route
section135
– changing specified
route134
– continuing134
– starting134
– voice instructions136
– volume of voice
instructions136
Differential, breaking in116
Digital clock70
,76
Digital compass106
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio148
Dimensions243
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals66
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions136Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book127
Displacement, refer to Engine
data242
Display, refer to Control
Display16
Displaying contact
pictures190
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting98
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant219
– remote control battery37
– vehicle battery232
Distance, refer to
Computer72
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements74
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer72
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC82
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Door lock32
Door lock, confirmation
signals30
Doors, manual operation32
DOT Quality Grades212
Draft-free ventilation102
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Drive mode63
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC83
Drive-off assistant84
Driving dynamics control64
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams94
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control
systems83

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
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

Everything from A to Z
264
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment51
Safety belts50
– damage51
– indicator lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System
ABS83
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting236
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio150
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder51
Seats46
– heating50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo111,112
Selecting new scale for
navigation137
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Selector lever positions62Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service data in remote
control221
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS221
Service Request201
Service requirements74
Service status202
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format77
– date format78
– DVD158
– language81
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times103
Shifting64
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions62
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions60
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel64
Short commands for the voice
activation system247
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– airbags45
– safety belts45Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control57
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray109
Snap-in adapter176
– inserting/removing186
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest108
Snow chains215
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD222
Software update172
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control144
Sound output for
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses232
Special destinations128
Special destinations,
displaying129
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils219
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils219
Speed
– for winter tires215
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit80
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer12
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split screen content, refer to
Selecting the display for the
split screen content20
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch62
– driving dynamics control64
– kickdown63
– Launch Control66
– manually unlocking parking
lock65
– neutral63
– reverse gear63

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