2012 BMW 128I key warning light

Controls
37Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
afterward, insert the remote control into the
ignition lock.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started. The remote control is not inside the
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote
control with you inside the vehicle or have it
checked. If necessary, insert another remote
control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is
switched off, the engine can only be restarted
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message
appears on the Control Display:
replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page28.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
4.Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a recycling center
or to your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them.
Take the remote control out of the ignition
when you leave the car; otherwise, children
could operate the electric windows and possi-
bly injure themselves.<
Coupe: opening, closing
>Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
Convertible: opening, closing
Window operation with Comfort Access, refer
also to page30.
To close the side windows while driving,
either close the rear windows first or all
four windows together; otherwise, the windows
may not close tightly at high speeds.<

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
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

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