BMW 2011 128i Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-
tion when starting off on a road surface with 
good traction.

Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-

cle will lead to premature component wear.

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Launch Control is ready for use when the 
engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after 
uninterrupted travel of at least 6.2 miles/10 km.

1.

With the engine running, step on the brake 
with your left foot.

2.

Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), 
refer to page, 

3.

Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to 
page

4.

With the vehicle stationary, activate the 
manual mode and select 1

st

gear.

5.

With your right foot, push the accelerator 
pedal past the resistance point. The accel-
eration speed is adjusted. A flag symbol 
appears in the instrument cluster.

6.

When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal 
floored.

7.

The upshifting occurs automatically as long 
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed 
past the resistance point.

Launch Control will be ready for use again after 
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during 
the break-in phase, refer to page

To maintain driving stability, keep DSC 
activated whenever possible.

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1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the 
resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator 
lamp and the turn signals indicates that 

one of the turn signal bulbs has failed.

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Press the lever as far as the resistance point for 
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn signals flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.

1.

"Settings"

2.

"Lighting"

3.

"Triple turn signal"

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