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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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    Malfunction
    A message is displayed. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. ...

    Snap-in adapter
    Installation locationIn the center armrest. Inserting snap-in adapter 1.  Press the button and remove the cover. 2.  Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, ...

    Selecting menu items
    Menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. 2. Press the controller. Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, m ...