Safety

Active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags, front airbags and side-impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is an electronic stability system, antilock brakes and traction control. Like most convertibles, the 128i convertible does not have the curtain airbags; it does have pop-up roll bars behind the rear seats that deploy in the event of a rollover.

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    Exterior & Styling
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    Notes
    ▷ Do not cover lower screen edge, since this is where the sensors and the infrared interface are installed. ▷ When loading the rear seats and adjusting the backrest of the front sea ...

    Cargo loading
    To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tire ...