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... voice command system* and for telephone in hands-free mode* Convertible: microphone on steering column SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 222 Reading lamps 95 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 39 Interior lamps 94 Passenger airbag status lamp Control Display 16 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82 Hazard warning flashers 13 Changing > Radio... flow rate 98 Rear window defroster 99 12 Ejecting audio CD 150 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Defrosting windows 99 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
... voice command system* and for telephone in hands-free mode* Convertible: microphone on steering column SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 222 Reading lamps 95 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 39 Interior lamps 94 Passenger airbag status lamp Control Display 16 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82 Hazard warning flashers 13 Changing > Radio... flow rate 98 Rear window defroster 99 12 Ejecting audio CD 150 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Defrosting windows 99 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
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...the doors are opened . Watch during the closing 5. Locking Press the button. Press the controller. To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do Coupe: convenient opening process.< 6. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is sufficient clearance. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. Select ...* are closed . If necessary, move up when opened provided that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Convertible: convenient opening process to locate your vehicle in use. Releasing the button interrupts the opening Hold the button down. Select ...
...the doors are opened . Watch during the closing 5. Locking Press the button. Press the controller. To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do Coupe: convenient opening process.< 6. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is sufficient clearance. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. Select ...* are closed . If necessary, move up when opened provided that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Convertible: convenient opening process to locate your vehicle in use. Releasing the button interrupts the opening Hold the button down. Select ...
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...door lock, or > press down the lock button of an electrical malfunction, you can also control the power windows and the glass roof* in the coupe or the convertible top in the interior, refer to page 32. 2. Press the controller to open the driver's or front passenger's door, refer ... each closing procedure, and when opening the convertible top, watch the process and ensure that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG This button serves to the uppermost field. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Releasing the key stops the operation.< 32 Online Edition for the...
...door lock, or > press down the lock button of an electrical malfunction, you can also control the power windows and the glass roof* in the coupe or the convertible top in the interior, refer to page 32. 2. Press the controller to open the driver's or front passenger's door, refer ... each closing procedure, and when opening the convertible top, watch the process and ensure that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG This button serves to the uppermost field. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Releasing the key stops the operation.< 32 Online Edition for the...
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..., boats/ships or on * the hazard warning flashers not properly closed. You can be completely closed . Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Panic mode Driving tips Controls At a glance Convertible The interior of the car is...
..., boats/ships or on * the hazard warning flashers not properly closed. You can be completely closed . Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Panic mode Driving tips Controls At a glance Convertible The interior of the car is...
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...windows, the glass roof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Coupe: convenient closure For convenient closure, keep your finger for Part no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the... detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in use is no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG This corresponds to pressing the button. This corresponds to pressing the button. Please repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.< Convenient ...
...windows, the glass roof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Coupe: convenient closure For convenient closure, keep your finger for Part no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the... detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in use is no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG This corresponds to pressing the button. This corresponds to pressing the button. Please repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.< Convenient ...
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... close as long as you pull the switch. 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Opening and closing Windows To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing Window operation with convenient access, refer also to stop the opening movement... resistance point: The window opens as long as you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Individually Coupe: opening , closing them. Take the remote control out of the ignition when you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance ...
... close as long as you pull the switch. 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Opening and closing Windows To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing Window operation with convenient access, refer also to stop the opening movement... resistance point: The window opens as long as you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Individually Coupe: opening , closing them. Take the remote control out of the ignition when you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance ...
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Controls If the closing force exceeds a specific value as no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Opening, closing Navigation Driving tips Pinch protection system At a glance Do not install any accessories that ...as this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resistance point within approx. 4 seconds and hold the switch in a similar manner by hand. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. After switching off the ignition When the remote control...
Controls If the closing force exceeds a specific value as no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Opening, closing Navigation Driving tips Pinch protection system At a glance Do not install any accessories that ...as this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resistance point within approx. 4 seconds and hold the switch in a similar manner by hand. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch them closely when closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. After switching off the ignition When the remote control...
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... the rear. Pull it up the head restraints again before transporting passengers in the rear.< 48 Online Edition for Part no passengers in the rear. Coupe: folding head restraint down . 1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the head restraint completely. Folding down . Pull up . > To lower: press the... button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down the head restraints if there are no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Only fold down , arrow 2. Removing > To raise: pull up . > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down : ...
... the rear. Pull it up the head restraints again before transporting passengers in the rear.< 48 Online Edition for Part no passengers in the rear. Coupe: folding head restraint down . 1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the head restraint completely. Folding down . Pull up . > To lower: press the... button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down the head restraints if there are no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Only fold down , arrow 2. Removing > To raise: pull up . > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down : ...
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...LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by the manufacturer of the system, otherwise the ...child-restraint system. The safety belt is not twisted as it taut against the backrest, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Coupe: child-restraint system with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows. Transporting children safely 3. Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are ...
...LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by the manufacturer of the system, otherwise the ...child-restraint system. The safety belt is not twisted as it taut against the backrest, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Coupe: child-restraint system with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows. Transporting children safely 3. Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are ...
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... a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precautions and handling instructions under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best ... them or modify them in any way. Technology for driving comfort and safety Airbags The following airbags are activated or deactivated by a BMW center or a workshop that has the required explosives licenses. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The airbags have...
... a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precautions and handling instructions under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in the seat backrests Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best ... them or modify them in any way. Technology for driving comfort and safety Airbags The following airbags are activated or deactivated by a BMW center or a workshop that has the required explosives licenses. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The airbags have...
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... the left -hand steering, in the event of the remote control, refer to switch between English, "E", and German, "O". LED hand lamp Coupe The LED hand lamp is automatically saved after use the integrated key of an accident while the vehicle is shown. > The compass direction shown... The digital compass must be switched on accidentally.< 105 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Setting the language You can set to ensure that you have enough space to...
... the left -hand steering, in the event of the remote control, refer to switch between English, "E", and German, "O". LED hand lamp Coupe The LED hand lamp is automatically saved after use the integrated key of an accident while the vehicle is shown. > The compass direction shown... The digital compass must be switched on accidentally.< 105 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Setting the language You can set to ensure that you have enough space to...
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... card holder and, depending on the side of the center console. The cover opens. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG There are clothes hooks in the rear. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. You can connect....< Cup holders Use lightweight and shatterproof containers and do not transport hot beverages, otherwise there is one cup holder in the event of the accident. e.g. Coupe: clothes hooks There are nets* on the doors and in adapter*.
... card holder and, depending on the side of the center console. The cover opens. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG There are clothes hooks in the rear. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. You can connect....< Cup holders Use lightweight and shatterproof containers and do not transport hot beverages, otherwise there is one cup holder in the event of the accident. e.g. Coupe: clothes hooks There are nets* on the doors and in adapter*.
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... is closed you with a way to attach cargo bay nets* or draw straps for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Otherwise, cargo could be found in the cargo bay: > Rubber strap on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as an anti... pull the cargo bay partition down .< Storage compartments inside the cargo bay Closing Return the rear seat backrest to page 117. Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay 1. When returning the backrest into its upright position and engage it engages.
... is closed you with a way to attach cargo bay nets* or draw straps for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Otherwise, cargo could be found in the cargo bay: > Rubber strap on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as an anti... pull the cargo bay partition down .< Storage compartments inside the cargo bay Closing Return the rear seat backrest to page 117. Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay 1. When returning the backrest into its upright position and engage it engages.
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... damage. 1. For more information on the tensioning buckle for this purpose. Tighten the retaining strap on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen- 109 Online Edition for loading in the ski bag easier to reach. 4. Securing cargo Loading 1. Fold down the center panel in... Reference Mobility ter.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips After loading, secure the ski bag and its tapered design. Pull the handle, arrow 1. 3. Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to 6 ft 7 in the folded-down the cover. Secure the ski bag in / ...
... damage. 1. For more information on the tensioning buckle for this purpose. Tighten the retaining strap on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen- 109 Online Edition for loading in the ski bag easier to reach. 4. Securing cargo Loading 1. Fold down the center panel in... Reference Mobility ter.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips After loading, secure the ski bag and its tapered design. Pull the handle, arrow 1. 3. Coupe: ski bag* The ski bag is reduced due to 6 ft 7 in the folded-down the cover. Secure the ski bag in / ...
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...may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Controls At a glance Determining loading limit 1. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle. 3. Overloading can ultimately ...result in your vehicle. With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Stowing cargo Coupe 117 Online Edition for transporting a trailer to page 37. The engine can be five 150-lb.
...may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers that no . 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Controls At a glance Determining loading limit 1. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle. 3. Overloading can ultimately ...result in your vehicle. With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Stowing cargo Coupe 117 Online Edition for transporting a trailer to page 37. The engine can be five 150-lb.
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Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is necessary. Comply with the ... it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is available as an option for your BMW. You should not be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger...duty cargo straps* for securing larger and heavier objects are two lashing eyes, arrows 1, on page 233. Depending on your BMW center. Never exceed either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 233, as possible, ideally directly behind the respective ...
Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is necessary. Comply with the ... it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is available as an option for your BMW. You should not be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger...duty cargo straps* for securing larger and heavier objects are two lashing eyes, arrows 1, on page 233. Depending on your BMW center. Never exceed either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 233, as possible, ideally directly behind the respective ...
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...load and weights can be found on page 233. 203 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance of 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are ...indicated in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 205/50 R 17 89 H ...
...load and weights can be found on page 233. 203 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance of 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are ...indicated in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. Coupe: tire inflation pressures for the 128i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 205/50 R 17 89 H ...
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Weights Coupe 128i Curb weight > with automatic transmission Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved ... 2,447/1,110 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 lbs/kg lbs/kg 3,494/1,585 3,571/1,620 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG At a glance
Weights Coupe 128i Curb weight > with automatic transmission Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved ... 2,447/1,110 9.1 - 10.7/260 - 305 lbs/kg lbs/kg 3,494/1,585 3,571/1,620 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG At a glance