BMW 2 COUPE Series Owner's Manual page 136

CONTROLS
Automatic deactivation
The Sprint function is ended automatically when
driving moderately for a defined period of time.
Manual deactivation
▷ Keep the right shift paddle pulled until
SPRINT is no longer displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
▷ In addition to the pulled right shift paddle, pull
the left shift paddle.
▷ Press the selector lever from selector lever
position S to D.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engage selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the
engine.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must
audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button
pressed.
3. With your free hand, press the button on the
selector lever, arrow 1, and press the selector
lever into selector lever position N and hold,
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arrow N, until selector lever position N is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
Additional information:
Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 329.
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry surround‐
ing conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Additional information:
Breaking-in period, refer to page 266.
Functional requirement
Launch Control is available when the engine is at
operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐
ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at
least 6 miles/10 km.