2013 BMW 135IS CONVERTIBLE service indicator

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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
135i: with fuel gauge
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 15
4 Tachometer 76
5 Fuel gauge 76
135i: engine oil temperature 76
6 Display for
>Clock 75
> Outside temperature 75
> Indicator and warning lamps 847
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 64
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double clutch 66
> Computer 77
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 80
> Odometer and trip odometer 75
> High-beam Assistant 102
> Checking the oil level 233
> Settings and information 79
8 Resetting the trip odometer 75

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Controls overview
Controls
indicates that Check
Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages
can be viewed again later, refer to page85.
Text messages
Text messages at the uppe r edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Supplemental text messages
You can call up more information on the Control
Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and
on how to respond, via Check Control.
The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-
matically.
To exit the display:
Select "OK" and press the Controller.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, you
can select from among the following functions
in the supplementary text messages.
> "Service request"
Contact your BMW center.
> "Roadside Assistance"
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn signal/high beam
lever.
> Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously an d remain visible until
the malfunction has been rectified. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this, they are displayed
again automatically.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
> Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1.Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-
priate symbol appears in the display,
accompanied by the words "CHECK".

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 136
Display, refer to Control Display 20
Displaying contact
pictures 203
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 104
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Displays and controls 12
Disposal
– of coolant 235
– remote control battery 42
– vehicle battery 249
Distance, refer to
Computer 78
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 80
Distance to destination, refer to Computer 78
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 88
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation signals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
DOT Quality Grades 228
Draft-free ventilation 109
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 116
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC 89
Drive-off assistant 90
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 100
Driving notes 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 90Driving stability control
systems 89
Driving through water 126
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Air conditioning 109
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 90
– indicator lamps 90
DVD
– country codes 168
– settings 169
– video playback 168
DVD menu 169
DVD player, refer to CD player 166
DVD video 168
D y

namic Brake Control
DBC 89
Dynamic destination guidance 149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
– indicator lamps 90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 89
Eject button, see buttons on the CD/DVD player 154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 89Electronic oil level check
233
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 89
E-mail 206
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 66
Emergency release, trunk lid 38
Emergency Request 250
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 124
Engine
– breaking in 124
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 232
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 235
Engine oil
– adding 235
– additives 235
– alternative oil types 235
– approved engine oils 235
– BMW Maintenance System 237
– checking level 233
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 80
Engine oil level, checking 233
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 62
Entering the postal code for navigation 135
Entry map for destination 139
Equalizer, tone control 155

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 115
Mobile phone, refer to Telephone 188
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 20
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 91
Multi-channel playback 156
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 71
– refer to Wiper system 71
Music collection 172
– backing up 176
– deleting 176
– random sequence 175
– restoring 176
Music interface for
smartphones 178
Music search 174
My Info 205
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination 136
– storing current position 136
– voice activation 140
Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 145
Navigation data 132 Navigation system
132
– address book 136
– bypassing a route section 144
– continuing destination
guidance 143
– destination entry 134
– dynamic destination
guidance 149
– entering a destination by voice 140
– entering a destination manually 134
– frequently asked
questions 151
– gas station
recommendations 145
– planning a trip 141
– route list 144
– selecting destination via map 139
– selecting route criteria 143
– special destinations 137
– starting destination guidance 143
– terminating destination guidance 143
– traffic bulletins 147
– voice instructions 145
– volume adjustment 145
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 52
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 116
Neutral 67
New tires 230
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS 237
North-facing map 145
Notes 208
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis 238
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 221
Odometer 75
Office 201
– current office 201
– what to do if…. 209
Oil, refer to Engine oil 233
Oil consumption 233
Oil level 233
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 249
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing
– comfort access 40
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– using the door lock 36
– using the remote control 34
Options, selecting for navigation 143
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu 21
Outlets, refer to Ventilation 109
Outside temperature display 75
– changing unit of measure 80
– in computer 80
Outside temperature warning 75
Overriding selector lever lock 66
Overview
– radio operation 154
P
Paintwork care240
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control 88

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Park Distance Control PDC
88
Parked car ventilation 110
– preselecting switch-on times 110
– switching on and off
directly 110
Parking
– vehicle 63
Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 88
Parking brake 63
– indicator lamp 63
Parking lamps/low beams 100
– replacing bulbs 245
Parts and accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 56
Pathway lighting 101
Personal information, refer to Office 201
Personal Profile 32
Phone numbers
– dialing 194
Phone reception level, refer to
Status information 23
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 44
– windows 43
Playing music 174
Polish 241
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 109
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Windows 42
Pressure, tires 223
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 92
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel 13 Programmable memory
keys 25
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 44
– windows 43
Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 251
Puncture
– flat tire monitor 91
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD radio 159
– satellite radio 161
– selecting waveband 157
– storing stations 158
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 61
Radio readiness 61
– switched off 62
– switched on 61
Rain sensor 72
Random sequence
– CD player 167
– external devices 180
– music collection 175
Reading aloud 209
Reading lamps 105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 246
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 52
– folding down backrests 117
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 55
Rear window defroster 109
Reception
– quality 158
– radio station 158 Recirculated air mode
108
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 108
Redialing 196
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps 246
Refueling 220
Releasing
– hood 233
Remaining distance, refer to Computer 78
Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 77
Reminders 208
Remote control 32
– battery renewal 41
– comfort access 40
– garage door opener 111
– malfunctions 35,41
– removing from the ignition lock 61
– service data 237
– trunk lid 35
Remote control key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 32
Re plac

ement fuses, refer to
Fuses 249
Replacement remote control 32
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 243
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 230
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Reservoir for washer systems 73
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings 156
Restraint systems, refer to Safety belts 54
Restraint systems for children 58

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Retreaded tires 230
Reverse
– CD player 168
Reverse gear 67
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64
Road map 145
Roadside Assistance 213,251
Roadside parking lamps 102
– replacing bulbs 245
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 80
Rollover protection system, Convertible 99
– resetting 99
Roof load capacity 259
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 129
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 254
Rotary/pushbutton control, refer to Controller 20
Route 143,144
– bypassing sections 144
– changing 143,144
– changing criteria 143
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 144
– map view 145
– selecting 143
Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 145
Route map, refer to Map
view 145
Route section, changing 144
Route selection 143
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to
Run-flat tires 231
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 231 Run-flat tires
231
– flat tire 92
– inflation pressure 223
– new tires 230
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire 92
– tire replacement 230
– winter tires 231
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 231
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 55
Safety belts 54
– damage 55
– indicator lamp 55
– reminder 55
– sitting safely 49
Safety systems
– airbags 97
– antilock brake system ABS 89
– dynamic stability control DSC 89
– rollover protection system,
Convertible 99
– safety belts 54
Safety tires, re fer to Run-flat
tires 231
Satellite radio 161
– activating or deactivating
channels 161
– favorites 163
– selecting channels 162
– storing channels 162
– time shift 163
– traffic jump 165
Saving fuel 124
Screen, refer to iDrive 20
Screw thread for tow
fitting 253
SDARS, refer to satellite radio 161 Seat and mirror memory
54
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder 55
Seats 50
– heating 54
– sitting safely 49
Securing cargo 119,120
Selecting a station
– radio 157
Selecting new scale for
navigation 146
Selector lever, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
Selector lever positions 67
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance 251
Service data in remote control 237
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service Request 215
Service requirements 80
Service status 216
Settings
– clock,

12h/24h format 83
– date format 84
– DVD 169
– language 87
Settings for the map view 146
Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on
times 110
Setting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone
control 155
Shifting 68
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 68

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Switching the air conditioning
on and off 109
Switching the entertainment audio output on/off 154
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting 110
Symbols 4
– status information 23
T
Tachometer76
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 37
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps 246
– replacing bulb 247
Tail lamps 246
– replacing bulb 247
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities 259
Tasks 207
Technical data 258
– dimensions 258
Technical modifications 5
Telephone 188
– hands-free system 197
– phone book 195
– received calls 196
– redialing 196
– voice commands 197
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 115
TeleService 213
Teleservice Diagnosis 214
Temperature display
– outside temperature 75
– outside temperature warning 75
– setting the units 80
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 73
Text message 205
Thigh support 50
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 247Three-point safety belt
54
Through-loading system 117
Tilt alarm sensor 39
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 56
Timer, refer to Preselecting switch-on times 110
Tire inflation pressure 223
– loss 92,93
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 92
– resetting the system 93
– system limitations 93
– warning lamp 94
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 92
Tire Quality Grading 228
Tires
– age 228,230
– air loss 94
– bre a

king in 124
– changing, refer to Changing wheels 248
– condition 229
– damage 229
– inflation pressure 223
– labels 228
– minimum tread depth 229
– new tires 230
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 92
– puncture 92
– retreaded 230
– run-flat tires 231
– size 228
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 229
– winter tires 231
TMC station, refer to Traffic bulletins 147 Tone
– control
155
– middle setting 156
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Top 50 in music collection 175
Tow bar 253
Tow fitting 252
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 252
Towing 252
– car with automatic transmission 252
– methods 253
– with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 253
Towing and tow-starting 252
Town/city, for navigation 134
Tow rope 254
Tow-starting 252
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 92
Track
– selecting on CD 166
Traction control, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89
Traffic bulletins
– categories 149
Traffic bulletins, filtering 149
Traffic bulletins for navigation 147
– during destination guidance 149
Traffic bulletins in navigation
– screen display in the map view 148
Traf fic co

ngestion
– displaying traffic bulletins 147
– refer to Route, bypassing
segments 144

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