2011 BMW 1-Series 128i 135i E81 E82 E87 E88 Coupe Owners Manual

Launch Control
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
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.<
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
With the engine running, step on the brake
with your left foot.
1
2
3
High beams
Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),
refer to page, 82.
Headlamp flasher
Turn signals
Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page 62.
Using turn signals
With the vehicle stationary, activate the
manual mode and select 1st
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
gear.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
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.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp and the turn signals indicates that
one of the turn signal bulbs has failed.<
6.
7.
When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal
floored.
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
The upshifting occurs automatically as long
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed
past the resistance point.
Triple turn signal activation
Launch Control will be ready for use again after
you drive a certain distance.
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn signals flash three times.
Launch Control is not available for use during
the break-in phase, refer to page 112.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
1.
2.
3.
"Settings"
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC
activated whenever possible.<
"Lighting"
"Triple turn signal"
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