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THE BMW M2 COUPE.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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  • Page 1 Contents BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW M2 COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • 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 © 2017 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID5 VI/17, 07 17 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Communication can be called up via the fol‐ Engine compartment lowing Owner's Manuals: Integrated Owner's Engine oil Manual on the Control Display in the vehicle, Coolant Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver’s Guide Maintenance App. Replacing components Breakdown assistance Care Information...

  • Page 6: Information

    Updates made after the editorial The Owner's Manual and general information deadline on BMW, for example on technology, are avail‐ able on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ ferences may exist between the printed Own‐...

  • Page 7: Basic Information

    Vehicle features and options ▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app. This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional Notes on updates can be found in the appen‐ equipment that is offered in the model series.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warning

    ▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐ BMW parts and accessories have been tested ited Warranty. by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW Detailed information about these warranties is vehicles. listed in the Service and Warranty Information BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐...
  • Page 9 Such damage is Only a small proportion of the data is stored in not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited event or fault memories and, if needed, in the Warranty.
  • Page 10 Information ice network. The data documents the technical This depends on the personal settings se‐ conditions of the vehicle, helps in locating lected for using online services. faults and improving quality, and is transferred Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ to the vehicle manufacturer, if needed.

  • Page 11: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Information cle, for instance smartphones. This wireless exchanged during this process. Information on network connection enables 'online functions' the way in which personal data is collected and to be used. These include online services and used in relation to services from third parties, apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be by other providers.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Identification Number

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • Page 13 Information Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • Page 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 15: At A Glance

    At a glance This chapter shows the arrangement of the buttons, switches and displays. Moreover, you will become familiar with the available control concepts and options quickly. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 16: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlight con‐ Steering wheel buttons, right trol  113 Entertainment source, see Own‐ Adaptive light functions  114 er's Manual for Navigation, Enter‐ tainment and Communication  6 High-beam Assistant  114 Volume, see Owner's Manual for Instrument lighting  115 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication  6 Steering column stalk, left Voice activation  29...
  • Page 18 At a glance Cockpit In the vicinity of the center console Control Display  20 Climate control  148 Glove compartment  165 Controller with buttons  20 Ventilation  154 Parking brake  89 Hazard warning system  218 Driving Dynamics Control  137 Central locking system  54 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  135 Radio/CD/multimedia, see Owner's Manual 10 M double-clutch transmission, selector for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
  • Page 19 Cockpit At a glance All about the roofliner Emergency Request, SOS  218 Reading lights  115 Glass sunroof  64 Interior lights  115 Indicator light, front-seat passen‐ airbag  120 Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 20: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Operation This chapter describes all standard, country- Overview specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Buttons on the Controller Controller with navigation system Button Function General information Press once: call up main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus Press twice: display all menu items directly.
  • Page 22 At a glance iDrive Button Function Press once: open the previous dis‐ play. Press and hold: open the menus used last. Open the Options menu. ▷ Press. Operating with the Controller Opening the main menu Press button. ▷ Move in two directions. The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance Selecting menu items Opening recently used menus Highlighted menu items can be selected. The recently used menus can be displayed. Press and hold this button. Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. Opening the Options menu Press button.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Activating/deactivating the functions Entry comparison Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ When entering names and addresses, the box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ choice is narrowed down with every letter en‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the tered and letters may be added automatically.
  • Page 25 iDrive At a glance ▷ Swipe to the left. ▷ Tap on symbol. New display is opened. Opening recently used menus Tap on symbol. Tap on symbol. Changing settings All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Settings such as volumes can be changed via the touchscreen.
  • Page 26 At a glance iDrive ▷ "Search fields": write letters without Symbol Function selecting the list field. Tapping the symbol: delete the let‐ ▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered ter or number. letters and numbers. Tapping and holding the symbol for Entering letters and numbers an extended period: delete all letters or numbers.
  • Page 27 iDrive At a glance Split screen Status information General information General information Additional information can be displayed in sev‐ The status field can be found in the upper area eral menus on the right side of the split screen, of the Control Display. Status information is for example information from the onboard displayed in the form of symbols.
  • Page 28 At a glance iDrive Entertainment Saving a function Select function via iDrive. Symbol Meaning Press and hold the desired button CD/DVD player. until a signal sounds. Music collection. Running a function Bluetooth audio. Press button. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. The function will work immediately.

  • Page 29: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options so that the spoken commands can be identi‐ fied. This chapter describes all standard, country- To set the language, refer to page 32. specific and optional features offered with the series.

  • Page 30: Tone Settings

    At a glance Voice activation system ▷ Some possible commands for the current "Speech mode:" menu. Select desired setting. ▷ Some possible commands from other me‐ Selecting the input language nus. ▷ Status of the voice recognition. For some languages, the input language can be selected.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    Voice activation system At a glance Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐ structions until the desired volume is set. ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the drive profile currently used.

  • Page 32: General Settings

    At a glance General settings General settings Vehicle features and options The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Setting the time series. It also describes features that are not About iDrive: necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 33 If vehicle location has been activated, the cur‐ rent vehicle position can be displayed in the Press the Controller. BMW Connected app or in the Connected‐ Make the settings for the month and year. Drive customer portal. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐...

  • Page 34: Control Display

    At a glance General settings The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ "Contents of main menu" rently used. Select the desired menu and the desired content. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ Control Display rently used. Brightness Messages Via iDrive:...
  • Page 35 ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cook‐ The vehicle offers different functions, whose ies. use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice notes. ice provider. The data transfer can be deacti‐ ▷...
  • Page 36 At a glance General settings "Delete personal data" Function Connec‐ "Delete personal data" tion type "OK" USB storage device: USB. Exit and lock the vehicle. Exporting and importing driver After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐ profiles. pleted. Performing software updates. If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the de‐...

  • Page 37: Compatible Devices

    General settings At a glance Compatible devices Switching on Bluetooth Using iDrive: General information "My Vehicle" Information on mobile devices compatible with "iDrive settings" the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/ bluetooth. "Mobile devices" Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed "Settings"...
  • Page 38 At a glance General settings ▷ "Telephone" Delete all known Bluetooth connections from the device list on the mobile phone ▷ "Bluetooth® audio" and start a new device search. ▷ "Apps" ▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode ▷ "Apple CarPlay"...
  • Page 39 General settings At a glance ▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for The following applications are possible: instance due to stored information such as ▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, re‐ notes. fer to page 58. Reduce the data volume of the contact. ▷...

  • Page 40: Internet Connection

    At a glance General settings Connecting device with Internet ▷ HFS-formatted USB media. hotspot ▷ Devices such as fans or lamps. Using iDrive: Functional requirement "My Vehicle" Compatible device, refer to page 37, with USB "iDrive settings" interface. "Mobile devices" Connecting the device "Connect new device"...
  • Page 41 Operation Using iDrive: For more information, see the Integrated Own‐ er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW "My Vehicle" Driver’s Guide app or, if necessary, the Own‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • Page 42 At a glance General settings "iDrive settings" Select device. "Mobile devices" "Disconnect device" A symbol indicates, for which function a device Connecting the device is used. A disconnected device can be reconnected. Symbol Function Using iDrive: "Telephone" "My Vehicle" "Additional telephone" "iDrive settings"...

  • Page 43: Software Update

    Teleservices devices, e.g., mobile phones and MP3 players. Software updates are available for many of the Updating software via BMW Teleservices is supported devices. The vehicle is maintained country-specific and may not be available. up-to-date via regular vehicle software up‐...
  • Page 44 At a glance General settings Restoring the software version The software version before the last software update and the version before the first soft‐ ware update can be restored. The software may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary. About iDrive: "My Vehicle"...

  • Page 45: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Keyword search Search for information and descriptions by en‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- tering terms selected from the index. specific and optional features offered with the series.

  • Page 46: Operating Instructions

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Changing between a function and the operating instructions To switch from a function, for instance radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays: Press button.
  • Page 47 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • Page 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 49: 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. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 50: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ble with special knowledge. specific and optional features offered with the Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ series.

  • Page 51: Courtesy Light

    Opening and closing Controls Unlocking Press button on the remote control. Press button on the remote control. The following functions are executed: ▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap Depending on the settings, refer to page 60, are being locked.
  • Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Safety information lift the cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2. WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀...
  • Page 53 Opening and closing Controls Malfunction Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control General information A Check Control message is displayed. Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstan‐ ces: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged.

  • Page 54: Unlocking And Locking

    Controls Opening and closing NOTE The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via The door lock is permanently joined with the door lock. the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated...
  • Page 55 Opening and closing Controls ▷ On the door to be opened, pull the door This corresponds with pressing the button handle twice: the first time unlocks the on the remote control. door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked. Locking Comfort Access Concept...
  • Page 56 Controls Opening and closing Malfunction This corresponds with pressing and holding the button on the remote control. Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstan‐ In addition to locking, the windows and the ces: glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors ▷...

  • Page 57: Opening From The Inside

    Opening and closing Controls Safety information Closing WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀ NOTE During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
  • Page 58 Controls Opening and closing Trunk emergency unlocking There is an additional guest profile available that is not assigned to any remote control. It can be used to apply settings in the vehicle without changing the personal driver profiles. Functional requirements For the system to be able to identify the driver profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐...

  • Page 59: Profile Management

    Opening and closing Controls Profile management Select driver profile. The driver profile marked with this sym‐ Selecting a driver profile bol can be renamed. Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐ "Change driver profile name" ferent driver profile may be activated. This al‐ Enter profile name.
  • Page 60 Controls Opening and closing ▷ Online. ▷ Multiple remote controls are located out‐ side of the vehicle. Importing driver profiles The existing settings of the active driver profile Settings are overwritten with the settings of the im‐ ported driver profile. General information Using iDrive: Depending on your vehicle's equipment and...

  • Page 61: Automatic Locking

    Opening and closing Controls Automatic locking ▷ "Tailgate" The tailgate unlocks. Using iDrive: ▷ "Tailgate and door(s)" "My Vehicle" The tailgate and the doors are un‐ "Vehicle settings" locked. "Doors/Key" Select desired setting: Adjusting the last seat and mirror position ▷...

  • Page 62: Interior Motion Sensor

    Controls Opening and closing Opening the doors with the alarm Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor system switched on are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed The alarm system is triggered when a door is access points are secured.

  • Page 63: Switching Off The Alarm

    Opening and closing Controls Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and Overview interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.
  • Page 64 Controls Opening and closing Pinch protection system Safety information WARNING General information Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. a window closes, closing is interrupted. Make sure that the area of movement of the The window opens slightly.
  • Page 65 Opening and closing Controls The glass sunroof and sliding visor open The glass sunroof closes with limited jam automatically. protection. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted. The glass sunroof closes automatically. The sliding visor can be manually closed. Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐...
  • Page 66 Controls Opening and closing Initializing the system Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is com‐ plete: Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed when the glass sunroof is completely closed. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 67: Settings

    Settings Controls Settings Vehicle features and options a risk of sliding under the safety belt in an acci‐ dent. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. This chapter describes all standard, country- Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust specific and optional features offered with the the backrest so that it is in the most upright series.
  • Page 68 Controls Settings 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 69: Lumbar Support

    Settings 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 70 Controls Settings Backrest width Switching off Press and hold the button, until the General information LEDs go out. You can change the backrest width by adjust‐ ing the side wings of the backrest. Entering the rear Settings Safety information ▷ Press the front section of WARNING the button:...
  • Page 71 Settings Controls Safety belts Original position Push the seat back into the original posi‐ Number of safety belts and safety belt tion. buckles Fold back the backrest to lock the seat. The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to Electric forward/backward adjustment ensure occupant safety.

  • Page 72: Front Head Restraints

    Controls Settings Unbuckling the safety belt ▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are damaged, soiled, or changed in any other Hold the safety belt firmly. way. Press the red button in the belt buckle. ▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up modified.
  • Page 73 Settings Controls WARNING Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely. Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. Rear head restraints ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

  • Page 74: Memory Function

    Controls Settings Height Settings Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down. ▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.

  • Page 75: Exterior Mirrors

    Settings Controls Calling up of a seat position WARNING deactivated There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ property damage. Make sure that the area of tions is deactivated to save battery power.
  • Page 76 Controls Settings Overview ▷ In vehicle washes. ▷ On narrow roads. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running. Automatic dimming feature Settings The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐...

  • Page 77: Steering Wheel

    Settings 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 Safety information To reduce the blinding effect of the interior...
  • Page 78 Controls Settings 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. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 79: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.

  • Page 80: Deactivating Airbags

    Controls Transporting children safely Safety information center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop.◀ WARNING Active front-seat passenger airbags can WARNING injure a child in a child restraint system when The stability of the child restraint system the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐ is limited or compromised with incorrect seat jury.

  • Page 81: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely Controls Locking the safety belt til the best possible belt guide position is reached. Pull out the belt strap completely. Secure the child restraint system with the Backrest width safety belt. Adjustable backrest width: before installing a Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull child restraint system in the front passenger it tight against the child restraint system.
  • Page 82 Controls Transporting children safely Position NOTE The mounting points for the upper re‐ Symbol Meaning taining straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps. When The corresponding symbol other objects are mounted, the anchors can be shows the mounts for the damaged.
  • Page 83 Transporting children safely Controls Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the anchor. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down. Lower and lock head restraints as needed. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 84: Driving

    Controls Driving 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 85 Driving Controls Activating WARNING With the engine running, press the Start/Stop An unsecured vehicle can begin to move button. and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐ cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle If the engine is not running and the ignition is against rolling.
  • Page 86 Controls Driving Engine stop The radio-ready state is switched on. Set the parking brake. Safety information Manual transmission WARNING Unattended children or animals can Switching off the engine cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ With the vehicle at a standstill, press the selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐...
  • Page 87 Driving Controls ▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the ▷ The hood is unlocked. driver's door is closed. ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. Manual transmission: ▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content. ▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is Starting the engine not pressed.

  • Page 88: Automatic Deactivation

    Controls Driving ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. The engine is started during an automatic engine stop. ▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when the heating is switched on. The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. ▷...
  • Page 89 Driving Controls Parking brake Releasing Safety information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐ cident. 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 90 Controls Driving Safety information Using iDrive: WARNING "My Vehicle" If the wipers start moving in the folded "Vehicle settings" away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐ "Lighting" age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is "Exterior lighting" a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
  • Page 91 Driving Controls Switching off and brief wipe Activating/deactivating Press the lever down. Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐ tion, arrow 1. ▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it Wiping is started. reaches its standard position. ▷...

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Windshield

    Controls Driving Safety information the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀ WARNING NOTE If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐ When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, age may occur to parts of the vehicle.

  • Page 93: Washer Fluid

    Malfunction tainer. The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐ Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ to incorrect readings at temperatures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
  • Page 94 Controls Driving Manual transmission justed automatically as required for harmo‐ nious and dynamic gear shifting. Safety information Reverse gear WARNING Select only when the vehicle is stationary. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move To overcome the resistance push the gearshift and possibly roll away.
  • Page 95 Driving Controls Safety information The engaged selector lever position is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐ WARNING lector lever. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐ and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐ cle may start rolling, after the brake is released, cident.
  • Page 96 Controls Driving N is Neutral some situations. The display in the selector lever flashes. The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi‐ Observe the display in the instrument cluster tion N, for instance in vehicle washes, refer to in these cases. page 225.
  • Page 97 Driving Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Drivelogic The selector lever position is dis‐ 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 98: Launch Control

    Controls Driving Launch Control ▷ Indicator lamp lights up yellow: transmission too hot. 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. General information Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐...

  • Page 99: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
  • Page 100 Controls Displays Indicator/warning lights Approach control warning Indicator light illuminates: advance General information warning is issued, for example when The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐ there is the impending danger of a col‐ ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐ lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is nations and colors.
  • Page 101 Displays Controls DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can page 135. be detected. ▷ Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leav‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated ing the area of the interference, the system DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐...

  • Page 102: Check Control

    Controls Displays Hiding Check Control messages Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐ tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand. Lane departure warning, refer to page 132. Green lights Turn signal Turn signal switched on. Press and hold button on signal lever.

  • Page 103: Odometer And Trip Odometer

    When the ignition is other qualified service center or repair switched off, the time, the shop. external temperature and ▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance" the odometer are displayed. Contact Roadside Assistance. ▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip odometer is reset.

  • Page 104: Current Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Current fuel consumption There is an increased risk of ice on roads. Instrument cluster Time Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. Check whether you The time is displayed in the in‐ are currently driving in an effi‐ strument cluster. cient and environmentally- The time can be set on the Con‐...

  • Page 105: Service Requirements

    Displays Controls Displaying fuel consumption history A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote con‐ The average fuel consumption can be dis‐ trol. played within an adjustable time frame. "My Vehicle" Display "Technology in action" Detailed information on service "EfficientDynamics"...

  • Page 106: Gear Shift Indicator

    Controls Displays Manual transmission: displaying Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Symbol Description "Vehicle status" Fuel efficient gear is set. "Service required" "Vehicle inspection" "Date:" Shift up to fuel efficient gear. Select the desired setting. Confirm. Shift down to fuel efficient gear. The entered date is stored.
  • Page 107 Displays Controls count the information stored in the navigation If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐ system and also displays speed limits present played on the Info Display in the instrument on routes without signs. cluster via the Onboard Computer. Safety information Display The following is displayed in the instrument...

  • Page 108: Onboard Computer

    Controls Displays Display ▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker. ▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery. ▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road are detected.
  • Page 109 Displays Controls Average fuel consumption ▷ Range. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the engine is running. ▷ Current consumption, fuel. The average fuel consumption is calculated for ▷ Average speed. the distance traveled since the last reset by the ▷...
  • Page 110 Controls Displays Time of arrival "Onboard info" "Consumption" or "Speed" Depending on the vehicle equip‐ ment, the estimated time of ar‐ "OK" rival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation sys‐ Resetting the trip computer tem before the trip is started. Using iDrive: The time must be correctly set.
  • Page 111 Displays Controls Displaying, setting or changing the "Vehicle status" speed warning Information at a glance Using iDrive: ▷ "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat "My Vehicle" Tire Monitor, refer to page 124. "Vehicle settings" ▷ "Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the "Speed warning"...

  • Page 112: Lights

    Controls Lights 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 vehicle, e. g., due Instrument lighting.
  • Page 113 Lights Controls Switching on Headlight courtesy delay feature General information The low beams stay illuminated for a particular time if the high beams are switched on after radio-ready state is switched off. Setting the duration Using iDrive: "My Vehicle" With radio-ready state switched off, press the "Vehicle settings"...

  • Page 114: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lights System limits General information The automatic headlight control cannot serve Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ as a substitute for your personal judgment of rameters, the light from the headlight follows lighting conditions. the course of the road. For example, the sensors are unable to detect To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐...
  • Page 115 Lights Controls Activating/deactivating ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐ sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐ coming traffic on highways. ▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.

  • Page 116: Ambient Light

    Controls Lights 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. Using iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" Interior lights "Interior lighting"...

  • Page 117: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.

  • Page 118: Knee Airbag

    Always grasp the steering wheel on the ties may affect the air bag system; contact steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the BMW Customer Relations for further informa‐ 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep tion. the risk of injury to your hands or arms as Warnings and information on the airbags are low as possible when the airbag is trig‐...
  • Page 119 Safety Controls Safety information WARNING Improperly executed work can lead to WARNING failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐ of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐ bag function, the system must be able to de‐ tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in‐...
  • Page 120 Controls Safety Indicator lamp for the front-seat pends on the positions of the driver's/front passenger airbags passenger seat. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.

  • Page 121: Current Status

    Safety Controls General information All wheels green Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in‐ System is active and will issue a warning re‐ flation pressure and, depending on the model, lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur‐ the tire temperature.

  • Page 122: Inflation Pressure

    Controls Safety After a successfully completed reset, the Measure wheels on the Control Display are shown in Check the tire pressure and correct as green and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See needed. label for recommended pressures." is dis‐ Reset the system. played.
  • Page 123 Safety Controls These circumstances may cause a warning Symbol Possible cause when temperatures fall very sharply. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure. Sudden tire pressure loss No reset was performed for the sys‐ The system cannot indicate sudden serious tem.
  • Page 124 Controls Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) Concept As an added safety feature, your vehicle has The system detects tire inflation pressure loss been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐...
  • Page 125 Safety Controls Performing initialization Measure When initializing, the set tire inflation pres‐ Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. sures serve as reference values in order to de‐ Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ vers.
  • Page 126 Controls Safety ▷ Approach control warning with City light Intelligent Safety button braking function, refer to page 126. ▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 129. Camera Safety information WARNING The system does not relieve from per‐ sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐ fic situation.
  • Page 127 Safety Controls The approach control warning is available even fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐ if cruise control has been deactivated. tively intervene where appropriate.◀ With the vehicle approaching another vehicle WARNING intentionally, the approach control warning and Due to system limits, individual functions braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐...
  • Page 128 Controls Safety Switching on/off Prewarning This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the Switching on automatically impending danger of a collision or the distance The system is automatically active after every to the vehicle ahead is too small. driving off. The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning.
  • Page 129 Safety Controls System limits Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, Safety information for example the warning time, the more warn‐ ings are displayed. Therefore, there may also WARNING be an excess of premature or unjustified warn‐ The system can react not at all, too late, ings and reactions.
  • Page 130 Controls Safety Overview ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle. Button in the vehicle ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left of the central area. A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐ cated within the central area.
  • Page 131 Safety Controls Warning with braking function tion regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.◀ Display Detection range If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the The detection potential of the camera is lim‐ instrument cluster.

  • Page 132: Lane Departure Warning

    Controls Safety Lane departure warning Overview Button in the vehicle Concept The lane departure warning alerts when the vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to leave the lane. General information Depending on the country version, the system issues a warning at speeds between 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.

  • Page 133: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls Issued warning ▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior If you leave the lane mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has stickers, etc.
  • Page 134 Controls Safety Safety information ▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph/70 km/h. WARNING ▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during The system does not relieve from per‐ rapid acceleration or when cornering fast. sonal responsibility to assess one's physical ▷...

  • Page 135: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls 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 Concept series. It also describes features that are not Within the physical limits, the system helps to necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 136 Controls Driving stability control systems 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 137 Driving stability control systems Controls Servotronic Activating MDM Press button briefly. Concept The DSC OFF indicator light is illumi‐ Servotronic is a speed-dependent power nated and TRACTION is displayed in the in‐ steering function. strument cluster. The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher Deactivating MDM ones.
  • Page 138 Controls Driving stability control systems Overview activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐ celeration and when driving in curves. Button in the vehicle SPORT+ Concept Consistently sporty driving with optimized chassis and suspension and adjusted drive‐ train. General information M Dynamic Mode is switched on. The driver handles several of the stabilization Operating the programs tasks.
  • Page 139 Driving stability control systems Controls Drive-off assistant Configuring SPORT Using iDrive: Concept "My Vehicle" This system supports driving off on inclines. "Vehicle settings" The parking brake is not required. If necessary, "Driving mode" Driving off with the drive-off assistant "Configure SPORT" Hold the vehicle in place with the foot Select the desired setting.

  • Page 140: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort 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 wet specific and optional features offered with the conditions, or on a loose road surface. series.
  • Page 141 Driving comfort Controls Setting the speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary. 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 142: Indicator Lamp

    Controls Driving comfort 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 143 Driving comfort Controls Functional requirements ▷ Visual display. Ensure full functionality: General information ▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐ stickers, bicycle racks. tances are located in the rear bumper. ▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed. The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐...
  • Page 144 Controls Driving comfort "PDC" ▷ For small children and animals. Set the desired value. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, for in‐ stance coats. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, for instance from passing vehicles Visual warning or loud machines.

  • Page 145: Rearview Camera

    Driving comfort Controls Overview ▷ In automatic vehicle washes. ▷ Due to heavy exhaust. Camera ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for in‐ stance sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights. As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐ sound sources is no longer present, the sys‐...
  • Page 146 Controls Driving comfort Turning radius lines ▷ The tailgate is fully closed. ▷ 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. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

  • Page 147: Display Settings

    Driving comfort Controls 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 148: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options Interior air quality This chapter describes all standard, country- The air quality inside the vehicle is improved specific and optional features offered with the by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, series. It also describes features that are not and a climate-control system for regulating necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 149 Climate control Controls Climate control functions in detail Switching on/off Press button. Switching the system on/off Air conditioning is switched on or off. Switching on Depending on the weather, the windshield and Press any button except for the following: side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐ gine is started.

  • Page 150: Rear Window Defroster

    Controls Climate control ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Operation ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply Turn the wheel to select the de‐ of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐ sired program or the desired in‐ nently blocked.
  • Page 151 Climate control Controls Automatic climate control with enhanced features Seat heating, left  70 10 Air distribution, right Temperature, left 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity AUTO program 12 Air distribution, left Display 13 Rear window defroster Maximum cooling 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep clear Temperature, right 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐...

  • Page 152: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate control Maximum cooling sary by using the maximum cooling or heating power, and then keeps it constant. Concept Settings The system is set to the lowest temperature, optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode. Turn the ring to set the desired temperature.
  • Page 153 Climate control Controls Intensity If the windows are fogged over, switch off the recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO With the AUTO program switched on, the in‐ button to utilize the condensation sensor. tensity can be set. This changes the automatic Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
  • Page 154 Controls Climate control Ventilation If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐ sor. Front ventilation Defrosting windows and removing condensation Concept Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win‐ dows.
  • Page 155 Climate control Controls Ventilation in the rear If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the maximum activation time to save the vehicle battery. The system will be available again after the engine is started or after a short trip.
  • Page 156 Controls Climate control The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐ vated. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 157: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls 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 vehicle, e.
  • Page 158 Controls Interior equipment 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 a rolling code programming of the buttons on the interior radio system.

  • Page 159: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the hold the two outer buttons on the interior mir‐ desired function on the hand-held trans‐ ror simultaneously for approximately 20 sec‐ mitter. onds until the LED on the interior mirror flashes rapidly.

  • Page 160: Setting The Language

    Controls Interior equipment 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 161: Cigarette Lighter

    Interior equipment Controls Emptying Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ mately 10 seconds. Take out the insert. Cigarette lighter Sun visor WARNING Contact with hot heating elements or the Glare shield hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause Fold the sun visor down or up. burns.
  • Page 162 Controls Interior equipment Front center console Push in the cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter can be re‐ moved as soon as it pops back out. Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for Slide the cover forward. electrical equipment while the engine is run‐...

  • Page 163: Usb Interface

    Interior equipment Controls In the cargo area In the center console The socket is located on the left side in the Slide the cover forward. cargo area. USB interface Concept Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐ nected to the USB interface. General information A USB interface is located in the center con‐...
  • Page 164 Controls Interior equipment Safety information Folding down the rear seat backrest from the cargo area WARNING Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo Danger of jamming with folding down the area to release the rear seat backrest. backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

  • Page 165: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Front storage compartment, in front of the cup holders, refer to page 166. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Storage compartment in the front center specific and optional features offered with the armrest, refer to page 166.
  • Page 166 Controls Storage compartments Compartments in the doors Closing Fold cover closed. WARNING Breakable objects, for instance glass Locking bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an The glove compartment can be locked with an accident. Broken glass can be scattered in the integrated key to separately secure the tail‐...

  • Page 167: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartments Controls Cup holders Opening Safety information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

  • Page 168: Clothes Hooks

    Controls Storage compartments Multi-function hook To close: push both covers back in, one after the other. WARNING Improper use of the multi-function hooks NOTE can lead to a risk of objects flying about during With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ braking and evasive maneuvers.
  • Page 169 Storage compartments Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
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  • Page 171: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 172: 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 vehicle, e.

  • Page 173: Things To Remember When Driving

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips 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 vehicle, e.

  • Page 174: General Driving Notes

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving General driving notes Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Closing the tailgate WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones Safety information can influence one another. There is radiation WARNING due to the transmission operations of mobile phones.

  • Page 175: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Braking safely Hills The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ General information ard feature. Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the Perform an emergency stop in situations that gear that requires least braking effort. Other‐ require such.

  • Page 176: Ground Clearance

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ sponse - generally this cannot be corrected. Condensation water under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops and collects un‐...

  • Page 177: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle features and options NOTE Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- age. There is a risk of property damage. Make specific and optional features offered with the sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.◀ series.
  • Page 178 Driving tips Loading Load 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‐ ing eyes in the cargo area. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
  • Page 179 Loading Driving tips Safety information ▷ The roof load should not extend past the loading area. WARNING ▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the When driving with roof load, e.g., with bottom. roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may ▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., using not be ensured in driving-critical situations due ratchet straps.

  • Page 180: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel 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 vehicle, e.

  • Page 181: Online Edition For Part No. 01402981836 - Vi/17

    The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. Switch off the engine during For information on the BMW Maintenance longer stops System, refer to page 210.

  • Page 182: Online Edition For Part No. 01402981836 - Vi/17

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  • Page 183: Online Edition For Part No. 01402981836 - Vi/17

    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. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 184: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Fuel cap This chapter describes all standard, country- Opening specific and optional features offered with the Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler series. It also describes features that are not flap.
  • Page 185 Refueling Mobility Closing WARNING The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jammed and crushed during closing. The cap cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel vapors can escape. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Pay attention that the retain‐ ing strap is not jammed or crushed when clos‐...

  • Page 186: Fuel

    Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options Safety information NOTE This chapter describes all standard, country- Do not press the Start/Stop button after specific and optional features offered with the refueling with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the series. It also describes features that are not catalytic converter is permanently damaged.
  • Page 187 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 external temperatures.

  • Page 188: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options ▷ If the vehicle has not moved again for at least 2 hours after a trip. This chapter describes all standard, country- The tire inflation pressure specifications only specific and optional features offered with the relate to cold tires or tires at the same temper‐...

  • Page 189: Tire Identification Marks

    Wheels and tires Mobility relevant table on the following pages. Other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents could occur.◀ For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for optimum driving comfort, note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to page 189, and adjust as necessary.
  • Page 190 Mobility Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Locate the maximum tire load on the tire side‐ wall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating – GAWR Quality grades can be found where applicable – on the certification label on the driver’s door on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder pillar.

  • Page 191: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires Mobility Temperature Minimum tread depth The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐...

  • Page 192: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheel and tire combination ▷ Road damage. ▷ Tire inflation pressure too low. General information ▷ Vehicle overloading. You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐ ▷ Incorrect tire storage. other qualified service center or repair shop about the correct wheel/tire combination and Safety information wheel rim versions for the vehicle.

  • Page 193: New Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility New tires Rotating the tires between the axes is not per‐ missible on vehicles with different tire sizes or Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ rim sizes on the front and rear axles. ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a Storing tires break-in time.
  • Page 194 Mobility Wheels and tires travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. into the tires, which seals the damage from the Observe use-by date on the sealant container. inside. Compressor General information ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐ lity System found on the compressor and sealant container.
  • Page 195 Wheels and tires Mobility Filling the tire with sealant Screw the connection hose onto the con‐ nector of the sealant container. Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐ tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐ tain pollutants which are colorless and odor‐...

  • Page 196: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires With the compressor switched off, insert ter or another qualified service center or the plug into the power socket inside the repair shop. vehicle. Stowing the Mobility System Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer from the tire valve.

  • Page 197: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires Mobility Changing wheels/tires ▷ Reduce tire inflation pressure: press the button on the compressor. General information Continuing the trip When a flat tire kit is used, an immediate wheel Do not exceed the maximum permissible change when there is a loss of tire inflation speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
  • Page 198 Mobility Wheels and tires On a level surface WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack.◀...

  • Page 199: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    Wheels and tires Mobility ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or portable hazard warning light at an appro‐ priate distance. ▷ Do not place wood blocks or similar items under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot reach its carrying capacity because of the restricted height.

  • Page 200: Mounting A Wheel

    Mobility Wheels and tires do not change this position while using the ve‐ Make sure that the vehicle jack foot is ex‐ hicle jack.◀ tended vertically. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar‐ row 1, and grasp the vehicle jack crank with your other hand, arrow 2.
  • Page 201 Wheels and tires Mobility Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat‐ tern. Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclock‐ wise to retract the vehicle jack and lower the vehicle. Remove the vehicle jack and stow it se‐ curely.

  • Page 202: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.

  • Page 203: Opening The Hood

    Engine compartment Mobility 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, for in‐ stance the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts.

  • Page 204: Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options NOTE Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk specific and optional features offered with the of property damage.

  • Page 205: Adding Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility "Vehicle status" The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. "Engine oil level" The engine oil level is displayed. Adding engine oil System limits When making frequent short-distance trips or General information using a dynamic driving style, it may not be Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐...

  • Page 206: Engine Oil Change

    Engine oil Overview Gasoline engine The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐ BMW Longlife-01 FE. partment, refer to page 202. Adding engine oil More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐...
  • Page 207 Engine oil Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 208: 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 vehicle, e. g., due Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 209 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 210: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote BMW maintenance system control with which the vehicle was driven most recently. The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby provides Storage periods support in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
  • Page 211 Maintenance Mobility Emissions service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐ lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐ ▷ The warning lamp lights up: tained. Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis ▷...

  • Page 212: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up the This chapter describes all standard, country- wiper arms, refer to page 92. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
  • Page 213 Replacing components Mobility Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) er’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. WARNING A spare light box is available from a dealer’s Too intensive brightness can irritate or service center or another qualified service cen‐ damage the retina of the eye.
  • Page 214 Mobility Replacing components Tail lamps, bulb replacement With the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, loosen and re‐ Overview move the nuts on the two fasteners. Make sure that the nuts do not drop into the bumper area.

  • Page 215: Charging The Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing the vehicle battery Press the nonworking bulb gently into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. General information Install the new bulb and cover in reverse order of removal. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealer’s service center or an‐ Installing the tail lamp other qualified service center or repair shop register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after...
  • Page 216 Mobility Replacing components Fuses Safety information NOTE Safety information Battery chargers for the vehicle battery WARNING can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐ Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload work can be overloaded or damaged. There is electrical lines and components.
  • Page 217 Replacing components Mobility 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 218: Breakdown Assistance

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance 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 vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 219 Teleservice Diagno‐ be established. sis. Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Using iDrive: Response Center through the loudspeak‐ ers, the BMW Response Center may still "ConnectedDrive"...

  • Page 220: Warning Triangle

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Storage Control Display is switched on. "Teleservice Help" The driving ability of the vehicle can be re‐ stored for specific functions. If this is not possible, further measures will be initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will be informed. Warning triangle The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area in the storage compartment.
  • Page 221 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ cle. minal. Switch off any electronic systems/power Attach one terminal clamp of the positive consumers in both vehicles.

  • Page 222: Tow Truck

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing Tow truck With rear-wheel drive Safety information WARNING Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli‐ gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/ towing.◀...

  • Page 223: Tow Bar

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck NOTE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐ correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of property damage. Cor‐ rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.◀...
  • Page 224 Mobility Breakdown assistance Manual transmission The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 212, are together in the cargo If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but area. start the engine by jump-starting, refer to Use of the tow fitting: page 220.

  • Page 225: 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 vehicle washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.

  • Page 226: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care products Safety information General information NOTE BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care Selector lever position P is automatically products are available from a dealer’s service engaged when the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 227 Care Mobility wear and premature degradation of the leather After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry surface. them. The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them To guard against discoloration, such as from against corrosion.

  • Page 228: Safety Belts

    Mobility Care Sensor/camera lenses ▷ Painted parts in the interior. Clean with a microfiber cloth. To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass Dampen cloth lightly with water. detergent. Do not soak the roofliner. Displays/screens Safety belts NOTE...
  • Page 229 Care Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...
  • Page 230 Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 231: 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. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 232: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, e.g., a roof antenna, roof racks BMW M2 Coupe Width with mirrors inches/mm 78.1/1,984 Width without mirrors inches/mm...
  • Page 233 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 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.

  • Page 234: Appendix

    Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead‐ line. ▷ Information: vehicle identification number, refer to page 12.
  • Page 235 Appendix Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

  • Page 236: Everything From A To Z

    ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Anti-theft protection, lug Average speed bolts Axle loads, weights Acceleration Assistant, see App, BMW Driver’s Guide Launch Control Approved axle load Accessories and parts Apps, see Owner's Handbook Activated-charcoal filter for Navigation, Entertain‐ Backrest curvature, see Lum‐...
  • Page 237 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake lights, brake force dis‐ Cargo, stowing and secur‐ Clothes hooks play Cockpit Brake pads, break-in Carpet, care Combination switch, see Turn Braking, information Catalytic converter, see Hot signals Breakdown assis‐ exhaust system Combination switch, see tance 218, CBS Condition Based Serv‐...
  • Page 238 Data, technical Driver profiles, importing pro‐ Energy Control Date files Energy recovery Date display Driver’s Guide app, see BMW Engine, automatic Start/Stop Daytime running lights Driver’s Guide app function Defrosting, see defrosting the Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ Engine, automatic switch-...
  • Page 239 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine start, jump-start‐ Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ Engine start, see Starting the tion Garage door opener, see Uni‐ engine Fine wood, care versal Integrated Remote Engine stop First-aid kit Control Engine temperature, dis‐ Flat tire, changing Gasoline play...
  • Page 240 Reference Everything from A to Z Head restraints, rear Inductive charging, see Wire‐ In the vicinity of the center Heavy cargo, stowing less charging, see Owner's console cargo Handbook for Navigation, In the vicinity of the roof‐ High-beam Assistant Entertainment, Communica‐ liner High beams tion...
  • Page 241 Everything from A to Z Reference Lights and bulbs M differential, active Light switch MDM, M Dynamic Mode List of all messages M double-clutch transmis‐ Navigation, see Owner's Load sion Manual for Navigation, En‐ Loading M Driver's Package, driving tertainment and Communi‐ Location, vehicle position instructions cation...
  • Page 242 Reference Everything from A to Z Opening and closing Preventing Auto Start Remote control, malfunc‐ Operating concept, iDrive Stop tion Operating via iDrive Profiles, see driver profiles Remote control, opening/ Operating with the Control‐ Programmable memory but‐ closing tons, iDrive Remote control, univer‐...
  • Page 243 Starting the engine Your Own Safety Settings on the Control Dis‐ Stations, AM/FM, see Own‐ Technical data play er's Handbook for Naviga‐ Technology, BMW M Shift paddles on the steering tion, Entertainment, Com‐ Telephone, see Owner's wheel munication Manual for Navigation, En‐...
  • Page 244 Reference Everything from A to Z Teleservices, see Owner's TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ Traffic bulletins, see Owner's Vanity mirror tion Handbook for Navigation, Vehicle battery Television, TV, see Owner's Entertainment, Communica‐ Vehicle battery, replac‐ Handbook for Navigation, tion Entertainment, Communica‐...
  • Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference Washing the vehicle Wood, care Water on roads Word match concept, naviga‐ Weights tion Welcome lamps Wrench, see Onboard vehicle Welcome lights during un‐ tool kit locking Wheel cleaner Wheels, changing Wheels, everything on wheels and tires Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐...
  • Page 247 BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® *BL298183600V* Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17...

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