2012 BMW 135I CONVERTIBLE light

Things to remember when driving
118 with the road surface, so that neither the car can
be steered nor the brake be properly applied.<
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin-
ing tread depth on the tires, refer also to Mini-
mum tread depth on page213.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<
Use the parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a
lengthy period using the clutch; use the
parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater
clutch wear will result.<
For more information about the drive-off assis-
tant, refer to page84.
Braking safely
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most
effective way of braking in situations in which
this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains
steering responsiveness, you can still avoid
possible obstacles with a minimum of steering
effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with
sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that
ABS is in its active mode.
Objects in the movement range of the
pedals
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.<
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to
ensure that this maneuver does not endanger
other road users. The heat generated in this
process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure
that full braking efficiency will then be available
when you need it.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.<
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Down-
shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-
mission, refer to page61.
Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch never drive with the transmission in
neutral or with the engine switched off; other-
wise, there will be no engine braking action and
no power assistance to the brakes and steering.
Manual transmission: never drive with the
clutch held down, with the transmission in neu-
tral or with the engine switched off; otherwise,
there will be no engine braking action and no
power assistance to the brakes and steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum

Things to remember when driving
120
Stowing cargo
Coupe
Convertible
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backrests.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Secure smaller and lighter items using draw
straps
*.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. To attach the cargo
straps, there are two lashing eyes on the
inside wall of the cargo area.
Comply with the information enclosed with
the load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerving is necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page245, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.
Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing
eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure
cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to
page55, otherwise, these could be damaged.<
Coupe: roof-mounted
luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Comply with the directions given
in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
Fold open the cover.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page245.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure

Navigation system
124
Navigation system
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre-
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-
lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide
you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
cable traffic regulations in the event of any con-
tradiction between traffic and road conditions
and the instructions issued by the navigation
system. Failure to take to this precaution can
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle
occupants and other road users in danger.<
Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are
available from your BMW center. Navigation
data are stored in the vehicle and can be
updated.
>Depending on the data volume, a data
update may take several hours.
>Update data while driving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
>Only the main functions of the navigation
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed automatically when a
trip is continued after an interruption.
>You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
>The data are stored in the vehicle.
>After the update, the system restarts.
>The medium that holds the navigation data
can be removed after the update is com-
pleted.
Information about navigation data
1."Navigation"
2.Open "Options".
3."Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is dis-
played.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.
2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-
play.
3.Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
Removing navigation DVD
1.Press button1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2.Remove the DVD.
Querying status
1.Press the button.
2."Navigation update"
*

Destination entry
126 To delete letters:
>To delete individual letters:
Turn the controller to select , and
then press the controller.
>To delete all letters:
Turn the controller to select , and
then press the controller for an extended
period.
To enter spaces:
>Select the symbol.
The list gradually grows smaller each time
you enter a new letter.
3.Move the controller to the right.
4.Select the name of the town/city from the
list.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
1.Change to the list of town/city names.
2.Highlight the town/city.
3.Select the town/city.
Entering the postal code*
1.Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or dis-
played city.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Select the digits.
4.Change to the list of postal codes and
towns/cities.
5.Highlight the entry.
6.Select an entry.
Entering street and intersection
1.Select "Street" or displayed street.
2.Enter the street and cross-street the same
way you entered the town/city.
After you enter the street, you can also enter
the cross street or the house number.
If there are several streets with the same name:
1.Change to the list of street names.
2.Highlight street.
3.Select the street.
Alternative: entering street and house
number
1.Select "Street" or displayed street.
2.Enter the street the same way you entered
the town/city.
3."House number"
4.Select the digits.
5.Change to the list of house numbers.
6.Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
No such street at the destination
The desired street is not in the entered town/
city because it belongs to another district of the
town/city.
1."Navigation"
2."Enter address"
3.Select "Street" or displayed street.
4.Change to the list of street names.
5.Select "In" displayed country.
All streets of the entered country are
offered. The corresponding town/city is dis-
played after the street name.
6.Select the letters.
7.Change to the list of street names.
8.Highlight street.
9.Select the street.
Starting destination guidance after
entering the destination
1."Accept destination"
2."Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation", refer to page132.

Navigation
Driving tips
127Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Entertainment
Mobility
>Setting "Route preference", refer to
page134.
>Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer
to page128.
Address book
To create contacts, refer to page198.
Selecting a destination from the
address book
1."Navigation"
2."Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if
these addresses have been checked as
destinations.
If the contacts with addresses from the
mobile phone
* are not displayed, they first
need to be checked as destinations, refer to
page.189.
3.Select a contact in the list or if so desired,
using the "A-Z search".
4.Select "Business address" or "Home
address"
Storing a destination in the address
book
Store the destination in the address book after
entering the destination.
1.Open "Options".
2."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".3.Select an existing contact, if available.
4."Business address" or "Home address"
5."Last name" and "First name" if you wish.
6."Store in vehicle"
Storing the position
Your current position can be stored in the
address book.
1."Navigation"
2.Open "Options".
3."Store position as contact" or "Add position
to contact".
4.Depending on the selection, select an exist-
ing contact from the list or the type of
address and enter the last and first name.
5."Store in vehicle"
Editing or deleting an address
1."Navigation"
2."Address book"
3.Highlight the entry.
4.Open "Options".
5."Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry".

Destination entry
128
Using the home address as a
destination
The home address must be created. Specifying
a home address, refer to page198.
1."Navigation"
2."Address book"
3."Home"
4."Start guidance"
Last destinations
The last destinations are stored automatically.
These destinations can be called up and used
as a destination for destination guidance.
Opening the last destinations
1."Navigation"
2."Last destinations"
3.Select the destination.
4."Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation"
Editing a destination
Destinations can be edited, for example, to
change the house number of an existing entry.1."Navigation"
2."Last destinations"
3.Highlight the destination.
4.Open "Options".
5."Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations
1."Navigation"
2."Last destinations"
3.Highlight the destination.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete entry" or "Delete all last destina-
tions".
Special destinations
You can search for a special destination, e.g. a
hotel or place of interest, and start destination
guidance to the corresponding location.
The scope of information provided
depends on the particular set of naviga-
tion data you are using.<
Opening the search for special
destinations
1."Navigation"
2."Points of Interest"
The search can be narrowed by entering the
location and type of special destination.
Searching online*
1."Google™ Search"
2.Select the special destination.
3.Select the symbol.
4."Start guidance"
Special destination location
As you input the search destination, you can
select from among various options.
>"At current location"
>"At destination"
>"At different location"

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Entering a house number
Depending on the data in the navigation sys-
tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000
can be entered:
Starting destination guidance
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Planning a trip with
intermediate destinations
New trip
A trip can be planned using intermediate desti-
nations.
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3.Move the controller to the left, if necessary.
4."Guidance"
5."Enter new destination"
6.Select the type of destination entry.
7.Enter the intermediate destination.
8."Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can
be entered for one trip.
1."Enter new destination"
2.Select the type of destination entry.
3.Enter the intermediate destination.
4."Add as another destination"
The intermediate destination is inserted
into the destination list and highlighted.
5.Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is at the desired place in the list.
6.Press the controller.
Starting the trip
After entering all intermediate destinations,
highlight the first destination and say "Start
guidance"
For example if the second destination is high-
lighted at the start of route guidance, then the
first destination is skipped over.
The symbol indicates the active intermedi-
ate destination.
Storing a trip
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list.
Delete existing trips as necessary to permit you
to store new trips.
1.Open "Options".
2."Store trip"
3.Enter a name.
4."OK"
The trip is stored in the trip list under the
entered name.
Selecting a stored trip
1."Navigation"
2."Stored trips"
3.Select the desired trip.
4."Start guidance" 1.{House number}
2.Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
3.Continue making the entry as prompted
by the system.
{Start guidance}

Navigation
Driving tips
135Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Entertainment
Mobility
5.Select additional route criteria, if desired.
Where possible, the selected criteria will be
avoided on the route.
>"Avoid highways": highways are avoided
where possible.
>"Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
where possible.
>"Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
The setting applies to the current route and to
the planning of future routes.
Route
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, vari-
ous views of the route are available during route
guidance:
>Arrow display on the Control Display.
>List of route segments.
>Map view, refer to page136.
Arrow display
The following information is displayed during
route guidance:
>Large arrow: current direction of travel.
>Small arrow: indicates the next change of
direction.
>Intersection view.
>Lane information.
>Traffic bulletins.
>Distance to the next change of direction.
>Street name of the next change of direction.
Lane information
In the arrow display, the recommended lanes of
multi-lane roads are each marked with a trian-
gle.
>Filled triangle: optimum lane.
>Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It
can, however, also be possible to briefly
make additional lane changes.
Displaying the list of route segments
If the route guidance has been started, then you
can display a list of route segments. The dis-
tance to be traveled and traffic bulletins are dis-
played for each segment of the route.
1."Navigation"
2."Route information"
3.Highlight the route segment.
The route segment is displayed in the preview
map.
Bypassing a section of the route
During route guidance, prompt the navigation
system to bypass certain route segments. In
doing so, you will specify how many kilometers
to travel before returning to the original route.
1."Navigation"
2."Route information"
3."New route for"
4.Turn the controller: enter the desired mile-
age.
5.Press the controller.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be
bypassed:
1."Navigation"
2."Route information"
3."New route for"
4."Remove blocking"