Page 1 Contents BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW M2 COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW M2. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehi‐ cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M2.
Page 4 © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID4 II/16, 03 16 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Displays Lights Safety Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate control Interior equipment Storage compartments Driving tips BMW M2 Technology Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 6: Information
Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Internet Information on BMW, for example, on technol‐ Orientation ogy, is available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. BMW Driver’s Guide App...
Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose policy of constant development that is con‐ to use another service facility, BMW recom‐...
Page 8: Service And Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties: Parts and accessories ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. BMW recommends the use of parts and ac‐ ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. cessory products approved by BMW. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐...
Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr
Such damage is with individuals if combined with other infor‐ not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited mation, for example, an accident report, dam‐ Warranty. age to the vehicle, eye witness accounts —...
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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Page 13: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. Moreover, you will become familiar with the available control concepts and options quickly. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 14: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlamp con‐ Steering wheel buttons, right trol 94 Entertainment source, see Own‐ Adaptive Light Control 95 er's Manual for Navigation, Enter‐ tainment and Communication 6 High-beam Assistant 95 Volume, see Owner's Manual for Instrument lighting 96 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication 6 Steering column stalk, left Voice activation 27...
Page 16 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display 18 Climate control 127 Glove compartment 143 Controller with buttons 19 Ventilation 132 Parking brake 70 Hazard warning system 193 Driving Dynamics Control 116 Central locking system 40 Dynamic Stability Control 114 Radio/CD/multimedia, see Owner's Manual 10 M double-clutch transmission, selector for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All about the roofliner Intelligent emergency call 193 Reading lights 96 Glass sunroof 47 Interior lights 96 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 18: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Overview of control elements This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 19 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Move in four directions. Controller with navigation system Buttons on Controller The buttons can be used to open the menus Press button Function directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. MENU Open the main menu.
Page 20 At a glance iDrive Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in two directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
Page 21 iDrive At a glance Changing settings ▷ Move the Controller to the right. Opens new display on top of previous Select a field. screen. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ ting is displayed. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened.
Page 22: Setting The Clock
At a glance iDrive Entering letters and numbers Changing settings Entering letters requires some practice at the You may change Control Display settings, for beginning. When entering, pay attention to the example the volume, via touchpad. Swipe left following: or right accordingly. ▷...
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Telephone symbols Turn the Controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the Controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Turn the Controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Split screen Programmable memory buttons General information General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, for example, infor‐ The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ mation from the onboard computer. grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
Page 25 iDrive At a glance Deleting the button assignments Deleting data Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐ approx. 5 seconds. trol Display. "OK" Switch on the ignition. "Settings" Deleting personal in the Open "Options".
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Without navigation system Select symbol. Entry comparison Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐ rowed down with every letter entered and let‐ ters may be added automatically. Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle. ▷...
Page 27: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Using the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 28: Tone Settings
At a glance Voice activation system Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, for example, ›Vehicle status‹. Setting the voice dialog The list for short commands of the voice acti‐...
Page 29 Voice activation system At a glance This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 193, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
Page 30: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the Controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
Page 31 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information The relevant information can be displayed di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the Pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
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Page 33: Controls
Controls The information in this chapter helps you in confidently operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 34: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 35 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery General information A Check Control message is displayed. Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged.
Page 36: Profile Management
Controls Opening and closing Personal Profile ▷ Programmable memory buttons. ▷ Volumes, tone. The concept ▷ Control Display. Using Personal Profile, individual settings for ▷ Navigation. several drivers can be saved and called up ▷ Park Distance Control PDC. again at a later time. ▷...
Page 37: Using The Remote Control
BMW Online: "BMW Online" "Display user list at startup" USB interface: "USB device" Importing profiles Using the remote control Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be imported via BMW Online. Information Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐ WARNING ported via the USB interface.
Page 38: Courtesy Lights
Controls Opening and closing remote control along so that the vehicle can be All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are opened from the outside.◀ being locked. The alarm system, refer to page 44, is Unlocking switched on. Press button on the remote control.
Page 39: Alarm System
Opening and closing Controls Malfunction Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to Remote control detection by the vehicle can operate this equipment. among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ Without remote control charged.
Page 40: From The Inside
Controls Opening and closing The alarm system is triggered when the door is ▷ On the door to be opened, pull the door opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the handle twice: the first time unlocks the door lock. door, the second time opens it.
Page 41 Opening and closing Controls Opening from the inside Emergency unlocking With the vehicle is stationary, press the button in the driver's floor area. The tailgate is unlocked and opens slightly. Closing Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Page 42: Separately Unlocking The Tailgate
Controls Opening and closing Functional requirements To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all power consumers are deactivated be‐ ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ fore locking the vehicle. ence nearby. ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control Convenient closing must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors.
Page 43: Automatic Locking
Opening and closing Controls Tailgate ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged. Replace the battery, refer to Depending on optional features and country page 35. version, this setting is not offered in some ▷ Interference of the radio connection from cases.
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing ▷ "Lock after start driving" ▷ By switching on the hazard warning sys‐ tem. The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off. ▷ By flashing the daytime running lights. Retrieving the seat and mirror settings Switching on and off The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either used last are stored for the remote control cur‐...
Page 45: Switching Off The Alarm
Opening and closing Controls Indicator lamp on the interior mirror Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷...
Page 46 Controls Opening and closing ▷ Releasing the parking brake. that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀ ▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐ dows. ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance ▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
Page 47 Opening and closing Controls In case of danger from the outside or if ice WARNING might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ Unattended children or animals can lows: cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐ Pull the switch past the resistance point tions: and hold it there.
Page 48 Controls Opening and closing The glass sunroof closes automatically. Press the switch forward again past the re‐ The sliding visor can be manually closed. sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐ roof closes without jam protection. Make Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐ sure that the closing area is clear.
Page 49: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest so that it is in the most upright posi‐ tion as possible and do not adjust again while This chapter describes all standard, country- driving.◀ specific and optional features offered with the WARNING series.
Page 50 Controls Adjusting Forward/backward Seat tilt Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired direction. tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐...
Page 51: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls Forward/backward Backrest tilt Push switch forward or backward. Move switch forward or backward. Height Thigh support Push switch up or down. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Seat tilt Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐...
Page 52: Entering The Rear
Controls Adjusting Backrest width movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐ justment.◀ Change the width of the back‐ rest using the side wings to ad‐ WARNING just the lateral support. Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest.
Page 53 Adjusting Controls Safety belts Electric forward/backward adjustment Comfort entry Number of safety belts The comfort entry contains a memory function The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ensure occupant safety. However, they can ment.
Page 54: Front Headrests
Controls Adjusting Correct use of safety belts Damage to safety belts ▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight WARNING to your body as possible over your lap and The protective effect of the safety belts shoulders. may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐ ▷...
Page 55: Rear Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls ▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐ termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint. ▷ Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows, while driving.◀ Correctly adjusted head restraint General information Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the sistance.
Page 56: Seat And Mirror Memory
Controls Adjusting Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident. Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ approximately at eye level.
Page 57 Adjusting Controls Overview Safety mode Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐ nition. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted. Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power.
Page 58 Controls Adjusting Overview Activating Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Adjusting 58 ATTENTION Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ Fold in and out 58 hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes.
Page 59: Steering Wheel
Adjusting Controls Interior mirror, manually dimmable ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Flip lever Functional requirements ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel Information To reduce the blinding effect of the interior...
Page 60 Controls Adjusting Heated steering wheel Overview Heated steering wheel Switching on/off Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 61: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 62: Deactivating Airbags
Controls Transporting children safely WARNING airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐ GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀ The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat After installing a child restraint system in the adjustment or improper installation of the child front passenger seat, make sure that the front, seat.
Page 63 Transporting children safely Controls Locking the safety belt Unlocking the safety belt Pull out the belt strap completely. Unbuckle the belt buckle. Secure the child restraint system with the Remove the child restraint system. safety belt. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐ Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull pletely.
Page 64 Controls Transporting children safely erty. Only mount child restraint systems to the upper retaining straps.◀ Retaining strap guide WARNING If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system, the protec‐ tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of in‐ jury.
Page 65: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options Ignition off M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/ This chapter describes all standard, country- Stop button again without stepping on the specific and optional features offered with the brake. series. It also describes features that are not Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐...
Page 66 Controls Driving ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐ curb. tral locking system. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, ▷...
Page 67 Driving Controls Engine stop M double-clutch transmission Switching off the engine Information Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to WARNING a stop. Unattended children or animals can Press the Start/Stop button. cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ The engine is switched off.
Page 68 Controls Driving ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐ ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. tion D. ▷ At higher elevations. ▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the ▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked. vehicle is stopped. ▷...
Page 69: Automatic Deactivation
Driving Controls ▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐ ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is matic climate control is switched on. deactivated. ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. The engine is started during an automatic engine stop. ▷...
Page 70 Controls Driving Parking brake Releasing Information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling. In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following: Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide ▷...
Page 71 Driving Controls Information The turn signal flashes three times. The function can be activated or deactivated. ATTENTION On the Control Display: If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper "Settings" motor can overheat when switching on.
Page 72 Controls Driving Setting the frequency or sensitivity of ▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: the rain sensor press down once. ▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press down twice. Interval mode or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Page 73: Windshield Washer Nozzles
Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐ usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ shield. tainer. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ WARNING Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on contact with hot engine parts.
Page 74 Controls Driving Manual transmission Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐ ervoir.◀ Information ATTENTION CAUTION Silicon-containing additives in the When shifting to a lower gear, excessive washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐...
Page 75 Driving Controls M double-clutch Selector lever, selector lever positions transmission with Drivelogic Overview General information The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐ logic is an automatic shift transmission with two clutches and partial transmissions in which the gears can be changed without interrupting the tractive force.
Page 76 Controls Driving S is Sequential mode This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow. To do this, switch between reverse Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to gear and forward gear without stepping on the upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.
Page 77 Driving Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Drivelogic The selector lever position is dis‐ The concept played, for example: P. Using Drivelogic, the characteristics of the hy‐ brid system can be adjusted. For this purpose, different driving programs are available in Drive and Sequential mode.
Page 78: Launch Control
Controls Driving Launch Control ▷ Indicator lamp lights up yellow: transmission too hot. The concept Avoid high engine stress and fre‐ Launch Control enables optimum acceleration quent starts. on surfaces with good traction. ▷ Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission is overheating.
Page 79: Displays
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 80: Check Control
Controls Displays ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to safety belt reminder can also be activated if page 80. objects are placed on the front passenger seat. ▷ Range, refer to page 84. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Page 81 Displays Controls Yellow lights Illuminated: MDM failed. Have the sys‐ tem checked by a dealer’s service cen‐ Anti-lock Braking System ABS ter or another qualified service center or repair shop. Avoid sudden braking as much as pos‐ For more information, see M Dynamic Mode, sible.
Page 82: Text Messages
Controls Displays Steering system For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 95. Steering system in some cases not working. Cruise control Have the steering system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified The system is switched on. It maintains service center or repair shop.
Page 83 Displays Controls Messages after trip completion ▷ "Service request" Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐ Special messages displayed while driving are other qualified service center or repair displayed again after the ignition is switched shop. off. ▷ "Roadside Assistance" Contact Roadside Assistance.
Page 84: Current Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays External temperature ▷ With a dynamic driving style, for example taking curves aggressively, the engine If the indicator drops to function is not always ensured. +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal The Check Control message appears continu‐ sounds.
Page 85: Service Requirements
Displays Controls EfficientDynamics display Display Detailed information on service Displaying Efficient Dynamics requirements Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ More information on the scope of service re‐ ogy can be displayed while driving. quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ "Vehicle info"...
Page 86: Gear Shift Indicator
Controls Displays Adjust the settings. Symbol Description Confirm. Shift down to fuel efficient gear. The entered date is stored. Automatic Service Request Shift into neutral. Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐ cally transmitted to your dealer’s service cen‐ M double-clutch transmission: ter before a service due date.
Page 87 Displays Controls cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic Speed limit detection not availa‐ conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively ble. intervene in the respective situations.◀ Overview System limits Camera The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷...
Page 88: Onboard Computer
Controls Displays Selection lists in the Activating a list and adjusting the setting instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instru‐ ment cluster: ▷...
Page 89: Average Fuel Consumption
Displays Controls ▷ Range. The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the ▷ Average consumption, fuel. onboard computer. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷ Average speed. Average speed ▷ Date. Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in ▷...
Page 90 Controls Displays Time of arrival Resetting the fuel consumption and speed The estimated time of arrival is On the Control Display: displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system "Vehicle info" before the trip is started. "Onboard info" "Consumpt."...
Page 91 Displays Controls Activating/deactivating the speed Turn the Controller until the desired mi‐ warning nutes are displayed. On the Control Display: Press the Controller. The time is stored. "Settings" "Speed" Setting the time format "Warning" "Settings" Press the Controller. "Time/Date" "Format:" Setting your current speed as the speed warning Select the desired format.
Page 92 "Settings" If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐ "Language/Units" rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐ "Language:" tedDrive customer portal. Select the desired language. "Settings" Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Page 93: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Low beams specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Instrument lighting the selected options or country versions.
Page 94 Controls Lights Switching on Headlight courtesy delay feature General information The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- ready state is switched off. Setting the duration On the Control Display: "Settings"...
Page 95: Daytime Running Lights
Lights Controls E.g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or Depending on the equipment version, Adap‐ hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under tive Light Control consists of one or several these conditions, you should always switch on systems: the lights manually.
Page 96: Instrument Lighting
Controls Lights Activating ▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings. ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐ sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐ coming traffic on highways.
Page 97: Ambient Light
Lights Controls Overview Setting the brightness Depending on the equipment, the brightness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Brightness:" Interior lights Adjust the brightness.
Page 98: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 99: Knee Airbag
Safety Controls Ejection Mitigation ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The head airbag system is designed as an modify them in any way. ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants ▷...
Page 100 Controls Safety WARNING WARNING Improperly executed work can lead to To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐ failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering bag function, it must be detected, whether a of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐ person occupies the front passenger seat. The tion, the airbag system could not trigger as in‐...
Page 101 Safety Controls Indicator lamp for the front-seat on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐ passenger airbags er's seat. With a respective message appearing on Con‐ trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep the accuracy of this function over the long- term.
Page 102 Controls Safety Information Wheels, gray With use of the system observe further infor‐ The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐ malfunction. fer to page 168. Additional information Functional requirements The status control display additionally shows The system must have been reset with the the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐...
Page 103 Safety Controls ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐ increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire flation pressure. inflation pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again. These circumstances ▷ No reset was performed for the system. may cause a warning when temperatures fall The system therefore issues a warning very sharply.
Page 104 Controls Safety system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐ In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the sure telltale when one or more of your tires is diameter and therefore the rotational speed of significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the corresponding wheel changes.
Page 105 Safety Controls The initialization automatically continues when Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐ driving resumes. telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐ tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐ Indication of a flat tire sion. These systems are active automatically every time the engine is started using the The yellow warning lamp lights up.
Page 106 Controls Safety Camera With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally, the collision warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐ actions. General information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Page 107 Safety Controls Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to Re-press button: the system is switched on. tow-starting/towing.◀ The LED lights up. Overview Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. Button in the vehicle "Settings" "Frontal Coll.
Page 108 Controls Safety The driver must intervene actively when there Thus a system reaction might not come or is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is might come late. assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐ E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ vention in a possible risk of collision.
Page 109 Safety Controls Person warning with City the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area. light braking function The concept Information The system can help prevent accidents with WARNING pedestrians. Indicators and warnings do not relieve The system issues a warning in the city driving the driver from personal responsibility.
Page 110 Controls Safety Camera the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is a risk of a collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop. Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐ vention up to a complete stop, the engine may be shut down.
Page 111: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls Functional limitations Information The system may not be fully functional or may WARNING not be available in the following situations: The system does not release the driver ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ from the personal responsibility to correctly fall.
Page 112 Controls Safety ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐ ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane ▷ Off: the LED goes out. markings such as in construction areas. Settings are stored for the profile currently ▷...
Page 113 Safety Controls System limits tion, it is recommended that the driver takes a break. The function may be limited in the following situations, for instance, and will either output Information an incorrect warning or no warning at all: WARNING ▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.
Page 114: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the The concept series. It also describes features that are not Within the physical limits, the system helps to necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 115 Driving stability control systems Controls Overview DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out. Button in the vehicle Indicator/warning lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated.
Page 116 Controls Driving stability control systems Servotronic Activating MDM Press button briefly. The concept The DSC OFF indicator lamp is illumi‐ The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ nated and TRACTION is displayed in the in‐ quired to turn the wheels in accordance with strument cluster.
Page 117 Driving stability control systems Controls Overview activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐ celeration and when driving in curves. Button in the vehicle SPORT+ Consistently sporty driving with optimized chassis and suspension and adjusted drive‐ train. M Dynamic Mode is switched on. The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks.
Page 118 Controls Driving stability control systems Display on the Control Display ▷ "Configure SPORT" ▷ Configuring the SPORT driving mode. Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display. SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐ vated: "Settings" "Settings" "Control display"...
Page 119: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options ▷ On winding roads. ▷ In heavy traffic. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or specific and optional features offered with the on a loose road surface.
Page 120 Controls Driving comfort Setting the speed Cruise control can be used. DSC will be switched on if needed. Maintaining/storing the speed Switching off Press button on the steering wheel. ▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once. The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Page 121 Driving comfort Controls Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed Indicator lamp increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h. Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ ▷...
Page 122 Controls Driving comfort Functional requirements ▷ Visual display. To ensure full functionality: General information ▷ Do not cover sensors, for example, with Measurements are made through ultrasound stickers, bicycle racks. sensors in the rear bumper. ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐...
Page 123 Driving comfort Controls "Volume settings" ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐ aged or out of position. "PDC" ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ ting is selected. treme heat or strong wind.
Page 124: Rearview Camera
Controls Driving comfort Overview As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐ sound sources is no longer present, the sys‐ Camera tem is again fully functional. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Turning circle lines ▷ Keep the recording range of the camera clear. Protruding cargo can lead to mal‐ functions. Activating assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac‐ tive at the same time. ▷ Parking aid lines "Parking aid lines"...
Page 126: Display Settings
Controls Driving comfort Parking using pathway and turning System limits radius lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding parking space.
Page 127: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 128 Controls Climate control Switching off Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences, the air is directed to the Press the left button for the minimum windshield, side windows, upper body, and speed. into the floor area. The cooling function, refer to page 128, is Temperature switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐...
Page 129 Climate control Controls Manual air distribution Rear window defroster Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Press button. sired program or the desired in‐ The rear window defroster switches termediate setting. off automatically after a certain period of time. Microfilter ▷...
Page 130: Maximum Cooling
Controls Climate control Seat heating, right 52 12 Air distribution, left Cooling function 13 Rear window defroster Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep lated-air mode clear 10 Air distribution, right 15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐ tion 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Climate control functions in detail Press button.
Page 131 Climate control Controls Air flow, manual The cooling function, refer to page 130, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐ gram. gram first. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ Press the left or right side of the but‐...
Page 132 Controls Climate control Rear window defroster Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Press button. Ventilation in the rear The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Page 133 Climate control Controls The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the activation time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the activation time On the Control Display: "Settings"...
Page 134: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐ mitter.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Compatibility series. It also describes features that are not If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 135 Interior equipment Controls proximately 20 seconds until the LED on flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for the interior mirror flashes. This erases all 2 seconds, the system features an alternating- programming of the buttons on the interior code radio system. Flashing and continuous il‐ mirror.
Page 136: Digital Compass
Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the idly. All stored functions will be deleted. The desired function on the hand-held trans‐ functions cannot be deleted individually. mitter. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ Digital compass rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
Page 137: Setting The Language
Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 138: Sun Visor
Controls Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g., mately 10 seconds. by carrying the remote control along when ex‐ iting the vehicle.◀ ATTENTION Sun visor If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit.
Page 139 Interior equipment Controls Rear center console ATTENTION If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket.◀ Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for...
Page 140 Controls Interior equipment USB interface in the glove ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices compartment available on the market, it cannot be guar‐ anteed that every device is operable on the Mobile storage devices with USB port can be vehicle.
Page 141 Interior equipment Controls Overview Information WARNING Danger of jamming with folding down the backrests. There is a risk of injuries or a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀...
Page 142 Controls Interior equipment The unlocked backrest moves forward slightly. Fold backrest forward. Closing WARNING With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior, e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver. There is a a risk of injury. Make sure that the backrest engages into the locking af‐...
Page 143: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Without Smoker's package: Front storage compartment, in front of the cup holders, This chapter describes all standard, country- refer to page 144. specific and optional features offered with the ▷ Storage compartment in the front center series.
Page 144 Controls Storage compartments Closing The light in the glove compartment switches Fold cover closed. Closing Compartments in the doors Fold cover closed. WARNING Locking Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can The glove compartment can be locked with an break in the event of an accident. Broken glass integrated key to separately secure the tail‐...
Page 145: Storage Compartment
Storage compartments Controls Cup holders Opening Information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the a risk of injury in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Page 146 Controls Storage compartments Multi-function hook ATTENTION With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ WARNING rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk Improper use of the multi-function hooks of damage to property. Press back the covers can lead to a danger of objects flying about before the center armrest is folded up.◀...
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Page 149: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 150: Bmw M2 Technology
Driving tips BMW M2 Technology BMW M2 Technology Vehicle features and options For this purpose, fully depress the accelerator pedal. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Compound brake necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 151 BMW M2 Technology Driving tips The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐ cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐ tion. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 152: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options At 1,200 miles/2,000 km Have drive-in checkup maintenance per‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- formed. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 153: General Driving Notes
Things to remember when driving Driving tips General driving notes rior use only mobile phones with direct con‐ nections to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual disturbance and deflect the ra‐ Closing the tailgate diation from the vehicle's interior.◀ WARNING An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐...
Page 154: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving In certain braking situations, the perforated the engine or braking force and steering sup‐ brake discs can emit functional noises. How‐ port. There is risk of an accident. Do not drive ever, this has no effect on the performance and in idle state or with the engine switched off.◀...
Page 155: Ground Clearance
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Ground clearance CAUTION If ground clearance is insufficient, there might be contact with the front or rear spoiler for example when driving over curbs or enter‐ ing into underground car parking garages. There is a risk of property damage. Ensure that there is sufficient ground clearance available.◀...
Page 156: Loading
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options Determining the load limit This chapter describes all standard, country- Locate the following statement on your ve‐ specific and optional features offered with the hicle’s placard: series. It also describes features that are not ▷...
Page 157 Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are two or four lash‐ The greater the weight of the occupants, the ing eyes in the cargo area.
Page 158 Driving tips Loading Attach the cargo straps, ratchet straps or draw ▷ The roof load should not extend past the straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo area. loading area. ▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom. Roof-mounted luggage rack ▷...
Page 159: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
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BMW recommends that maintenance work be a halt. performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ For information on the BMW Maintenance erator and let the vehicle roll.
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Page 163: Mobility
Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 164: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 165 Refueling Mobility Observe the following when refueling ATTENTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐ tem. On contact with Painted surfaces may be damaged by contact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the environment. There is a risk of damage to property.
Page 166: Fuel
Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling. This chapter describes all standard, country- Ethanol should meet the following quality specific and optional features offered with the standards: series.
Page 167 Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93. Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures.
Page 168: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.
Page 169: Tire Identification Marks
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold These pressure values can also be found on tires the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Page 170: Tire Identification Number
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire Identification Number ing habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0116 xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand Traction xxx: tire size and tire design The traction grades, from highest to lowest, 0116: tire age are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 171: Tire Tread
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire tread suspension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐ ioning between the wheel and the road. Be Summer tires careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped 0.12 inches/3 mm.
Page 172: New Tires
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises For each tire size, BMW recommends certain against switching wheels between the front tire brands. These can be identified by a star and rear axles. This can impair the handling on the tire sidewall.
Page 173: Repairing A Flat Tire
Wheels and tires Mobility Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ ▷ Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐ sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. other qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable. ▷...
Page 174 Mobility Wheels and tires Compressor Screw the connection hose onto the con‐ nector of the sealant container. Holder for sealant container Compressor Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. Connector/cable for socket Connection hose On/off switch Inflation pressure dial Reduce inflation pressure...
Page 175: Distributing The Sealant
Wheels and tires Mobility With the compressor switched off, insert If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be the plug into the power socket inside the reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐ vehicle. ter or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 176: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but‐ Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after ton on the compressor. mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. Continuing the trip Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after Do not exceed the maximum permissible mounting snow chains, as doing so may result speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Page 177: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 178: Opening The Hood
Mobility Engine compartment WARNING Hood is unlocked. The engine compartment accommo‐ dates moving components. Certain compo‐ nents in the engine compartment can also move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the ra‐ diator fan. There is a a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts.
Page 179: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 180 Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil ATTENTION Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ Information gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add too much WARNING engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases, have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐...
Page 181 Mobility Opening the oil filler neck Gasoline engine Open the hood, refer to page 177. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils is available at a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 182: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Coolant level This chapter describes all standard, country- Checking specific and optional features offered with the Let the engine cool. series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly the selected options or country versions.
Page 183 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
Page 184: Maintenance
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or...
Page 185 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard ▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances: Diagnosis This indicates that there is excessive mis‐ firing in the engine. Information Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ATTENTION system checked immediately; otherwise, The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐...
Page 186: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 73, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
Page 187 Replacing components Mobility service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐ WARNING liar with it or if it has not been described here. Too intensive brightness can irritate or A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s damage the retina of the eye. There is a a risk service center or another qualified service cen‐...
Page 188 Mobility Replacing components For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, 21-watt bulb, PY21W contact a dealer’s service center or another In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ qualified service center or repair shop. ets and remove the cover. Overview If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
Page 189: Bulb Replacement
Replacing components Mobility Tail lamps, bulb replacement bumper area. In addition to the two outer fasteners, there is another inner fastener. Overview Hold the grip rail in one hand, arrow 1, and Turn signal brace against the outside with your other hand, arrow 2.
Page 190: Vehicle Battery
Mobility Replacing components Proceed in the reverse order to insert the center or another qualified service center or re‐ new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the pair shop. tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder Jacking points for the vehicle jack engages in all fasteners.
Page 191: Charging The Battery
Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐ tures are no longer displayed. Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another Charging the battery qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point.
Page 192 Mobility Replacing components Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the cover. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Attaching the covers When attaching the cover, make sure that all four fasteners are engaged.
Page 193: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection General information to the BMW Response Center has been established. Only press the SOS button in an emergency. When the Emergency Request is received For technical reasons, the Emergency Request at the BMW Response Center, the BMW cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐...
Page 194: Warning Triangle
▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Page 195 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ cle. Connecting the cables Switch off any electronic systems/power Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ consumers in both vehicles. minal. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Starting aid terminals...
Page 196: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance corresponding engine or body ground of ▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no the vehicle to be started. power assist. Consequently, more force needs to be applied when braking and Starting the engine steering. Never use spray fluids to start the engine. ▷...
Page 197: Tow Bar
Breakdown assistance Mobility ATTENTION Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.◀ The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐ ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ a risk of damage to property.
Page 198 Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow-starting The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the vehicle. M double-clutch transmission The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 186, are together in the cargo Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Page 199: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 in/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 200: Vehicle Care
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. A signal Vehicle care products sounds when an attempt is made to lock the BMW recommends using vehicle care and vehicle. cleaning products from BMW. To start the engine with manual transmission: WARNING Press on the clutch pedal.
Page 201 Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐ grease will gradually break down the protective ommends original BMW care products. layer of the leather surface. Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber Suitable care products are available from a care agents at regular intervals.
Page 202: Safety Belts
Mobility Care Sensor/camera lenses ▷ Instrument cluster cover. ▷ Matt black spray-coated components. To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass ▷ Painted parts in the interior. detergent. Safety belts Displays/screens Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and ATTENTION thus have a negative impact on safety.
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Page 205: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
Page 206: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW M2 Coupe Width with mirrors inches/mm 78.1/1,984 Width without mirrors...
Page 207 Technical data Reference Weights Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 4,430/2,009 M double-clutch transmission lbs/kg 4,430/2,009 Load lbs/kg 840/381 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,140/971 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,380/1,080 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft 13.8 Canada: cargo area capacity...
Page 208: Appendix
Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 970 518 - II/16...
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Page 210: Everything From A To Z
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ ventilation Anti-slip control, see bar support Active M differential Backrest, width Adaptive brake lights, see App, BMW Driver’s Guide Band-aids, see First-aid Brake force display Approved axle load Adaptive Light Control Arrival time Battery replacement, vehicle...
Page 211 Everything from A to Z Reference Breakdown assis‐ Central screen, see Control Compressor tance 193, Display Condensation on win‐ Break-in Changes, technical, see Own dows Brightness of Control Dis‐ Safety Condensation under the vehi‐ play Changing parts Bulb replacement Changing wheels Condition Based Service Bulb replacement, front Changing wheels/tires...
Page 212 Reference Everything from A to Z Defrosting, see defrosting the Driving Dynamics Con‐ Engine oil, adding windows trol Engine oil additives Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ Driving instructions, break- Engine oil change frosting Engine oil filler neck Defrosting the windows Driving mode Engine oil types, alterna‐...
Page 213 Everything from A to Z Reference Flat Tire Monitor FTM Glass sunroof, powered Flat tire, repairing Glove compartment Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ GPS location, vehicle posi‐ Ice warning, see External tor TPM tion temperature warning Flat tire, warning Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ Icy roads, see External tem‐...
Page 214 Reference Everything from A to Z Intensity, AUTO pro‐ Lashing eyes, securing Make-up mirror gram cargo Malfunction displays, see Interior equipment LATCH child restraint fixing Check Control Interior lights system Manual air distribu‐ Interior lights during unlock‐ Launch Control tion 129, Leather, care Manual air flow 128, Interior lights with the vehicle...
Page 215 Everything from A to Z Reference Mounting of child restraint Opening/closing via door Prescribed engine oil systems lock types M technology Opening and closing Pressure, tire air pres‐ Multifunction steering wheel, Opening and closing, without sure buttons remote control Pressure warning, tires Multimedia Opening and closing, with re‐...
Page 216 Reference Everything from A to Z Remote control, malfunc‐ Seating position for chil‐ Split screen tion dren SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Remote control, univer‐ Seats Driving Control Securing cargo Sport displays, torque dis‐ Replacement fuse Selection list in instrument play, performance dis‐ Replacing parts cluster play...
Page 217 Tread, tires Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ Safety Triple turn signal activa‐ tion Technical data tion Vehicle storage Technology, BMW M Trip odometer Vehicle wash Telephone Trip onboard computer Ventilation Temperature, automatic cli‐ Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ Ventilation, see Parked-car...
Page 218 Reference Everything from A to Z Windshield washer fluid Windshield washer noz‐ zles Windshield washer sys‐ Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐ Windshield wiper, see wiper system Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-away position Wiper system...
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