Vehicle Overview
The rear-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series enters its fifth year on the market with a few visual changes, as well as a new higher-performance version from BMW's M division, dubbed the 1 Series M. Above the entry-level 128i is the 135i, whose compact dimensions and two-door layout give it few genuine competitors. The car comes as a coupe or convertible; shoppers might cross-shop the 135i with the Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 coupe or top-end versions of Detroit's muscle cars.
The 128i is covered separately in Cars.com's Research section.
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Releasing the parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical
malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Secure the vehicle against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake manually, ...
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1. Fold down the center armrest, press the button
and open the cover.
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2. Press the button again; the cover in the
cargo area opens. If you press the button
firmly the first time, thi ...