Interior
The 128i's interior design is fairly traditional, with more upright shapes than sweeping contours. Dual-zone climate controls sit below the center air vents and optional navigation system, with BMW's latest-generation iDrive knob controller ahead of the center console. The system can read text messages aloud or stream songs off a paired Blackberry smartphone.
BMW says the cabin controls boast "a more refined look and feel" for 2012, though the layout is hard to distinguish from 2011's. In contrast to the seat belts that motor forward for easier reach in the 3 Series coupe, the 1 Series' belts are fixed onto the B-pillars.
On 128i coupes, the two-position backseat folds in a standard 60/40 split. The convertible offers only a center pass-through. Vinyl seats are standard, with leather optional. The M Sport Package adds unique headliner materials, an M-branded steering wheel and shifter, and sport seats with more aggressive side bolstering.
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Display
The driving distance or the time
to the next service is displayed
briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements
can be read out from the remote control
by the ...
Entering an address using a command
1. Press the
button on the steering
wheel.
2. Enter address
3. Wait for a request from the system.
4. Say the address in the suggested order.
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the ...
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external temperature
and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the ignition
lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster. ...