Turn signals/ headlamp flasher, Driving – BMW 128i Convertible 2011 User Manual

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Driving

Launch Control

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.

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

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

Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page

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

gear.

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.

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

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

112

To maintain driving stability, keep DSC
activated whenever possible.

Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals

Using 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.

Indicating a turn briefly

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

Triple turn signal activation

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

"Settings"

"Lighting"

"Triple turn signal"