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THE BMW 2 SERIES COUPE.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®

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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 2 SERIES COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...
  • Page 5 “may not be able to lodge warranty Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that claims for your vehicle there.” the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- center or another service center or repair ries”...
  • Page 6 At page 178, under the heading: “Mount- ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have BMW recommends that you have the oil mounting and balancing …” should be dis- changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-...
  • Page 7 Addendum damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available. After a battery replacement, the manufac- turer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all com- fort functions are fully available, and that any “check control”...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 218. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
  • Page 10 Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ other questions you may have. scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
  • Page 11 BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...
  • Page 12 Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...
  • Page 13 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
  • Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 15 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...
  • Page 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 17: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlight con‐ Steering wheel buttons, right trol  91 Entertainment source Daytime running lights  91 Adaptive Light Control  91 Volume High-beam Assistant  92 Instrument lighting  93 Voice activation  27 Steering column stalk, left Telephone, see user's manual for Turn signal  67 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists  84...
  • Page 20 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display  18 Parking brake  67 Glove compartment  145 PDC Park Distance Control  120 Ventilation  135 Rearview camera  123 Hazard warning system  202 Parking assistant  125 Driving Dynamics Control  114 Central locking system  39 Dynamic Stability Control  112 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
  • Page 21 Cockpit At a glance All about the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  93 quest  202 Glass sunroof  46 Interior lights  93 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 22: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Turn.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Press button Function Turn the controller until the desired menu MENU Open the main menu. item is highlighted. Audio Open audio menu last listened to, switch between audio me‐...
  • Page 25 iDrive At a glance White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Turn the controller until the desired setting cate that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu.
  • Page 26 At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In‐ Setting the clock put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the On the Control Display: spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.
  • Page 27 iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 28 At a glance iDrive Switching the split screen on and off Without navigation system and telephone On the Control Display: Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐ tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐ Press button. tertainment, Communication. "Split screen"...
  • Page 29 iDrive At a glance Deleting personal in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
  • Page 30 At a glance iDrive ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 31: 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- Activating 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 32 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, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
  • Page 33 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 202, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 37: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of 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 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 38: 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 39 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Profile management vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ tomatically applied. Opening profiles If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ during unlocking.
  • Page 41 Importing profiles side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be can then be opened from the outside.◀ imported via BMW Online. Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
  • Page 42 Controls Opening and closing The windows and the glass sunroof are The trunk lid opens slightly, regardless of opened, as long as the button on the remote whether the vehicle was previously locked or control is pressed. unlocked. Depending on the features and the country Locking version, it is also possible to have door un‐...
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door two conditions: lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is ▷ Press button on the remote con‐ automatically unlocked. The hazard warning trol for approx. 1 second. system and interior lights come on. As the case may be, the doors are also un‐ locked.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Locking separately Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the glove compartment. If the glove ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be ▷...
  • Page 46 Controls Opening and closing Locking In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in. Separately unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid. This corresponds to pressing the re‐...
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Adjusting ▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" Unlocking Automatic locking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35. The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35. Doors "Settings"...
  • Page 48 Controls Opening and closing Alarm system To switch off the alarm: press any button. Indicator lamp on the interior rearview The concept mirror When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷...
  • Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Power windows Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be Hint closed for the system to function properly. Take the remote control with you Avoiding unintentional alarms Take the remote control with you when The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐...
  • Page 50 Controls Opening and closing Glass sunroof, powered ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point. General information The window closes automatically. Pulling The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐ again stops the motion. tion is switched on. See also: closing by means of Comfort Access, Keep the closing path clear refer to page 41.
  • Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Closing without the pinch protection The glass sunroof closes as system long as the reel is held down. The sliding visor can E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as be manually closed. follows: ▷...

  • Page 52: Adjusting

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
  • Page 53 Adjusting Controls After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat ward or back slightly making sure it engages engages properly. properly. Electrically adjustable seats Height At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
  • Page 54 Controls Adjusting Thigh support Height. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust Seat tilt. the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine.
  • Page 55 Adjusting Controls Front seat heating Manual length adjustment Comfort entry The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ment. Pull lever up to the stop. Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting Hints ▷ Press and hold this button until the seat has moved to the de‐ One person per safety belt sired position. Releasing the button Never allow more than one person to stops window/roof movement. wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or ▷...
  • Page 57 Adjusting Controls Safety belt reminder for driver's and Adjusting the height passenger's seat The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ nal sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx.
  • Page 58 Controls Adjusting Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident. Adjusting the head restraint Adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased ▷...
  • Page 59 Adjusting Controls Seat and mirror memory Calling up settings Comfort function Hints Open the driver's door. Do not retrieve the memory while driving Switch off the ignition. Do not retrieve the memory setting while Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2. driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat could result in an accident.◀...
  • Page 60 Controls Adjusting Note Automatic Curb Monitor Estimating distances correctly The concept Objects reflected in the mirror are closer If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on than they appear. Do not estimate the distance the front passenger side is tilted downward. to the traffic behind you based on what you This improves your view of the curb and other see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk...
  • Page 61 Adjusting Controls Automatic dimming feature Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med. Photocells are used to control the Interior The concept rearview mirror, refer to page 57. Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Flip lever Photocells are used for control: ▷...
  • Page 62 Controls Adjusting Adjusting Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion. Fold the lever back. Steering wheel heating Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Controls Transporting children safely of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ rest.◀ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀ Adjustable backrest width: before installing a On the front passenger seat child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely.
  • Page 65 Transporting children safely Controls LATCH child restraint system Before installing LATCH child LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ restraint systems dren. Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ Note straint system. Follow manufacturer's information for Assembly of LATCH child restraint LATCH child restraint systems systems...
  • Page 66 Controls Transporting children safely Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Rear window shelf Seat backrest Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Remove the mounting point cover. Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.

  • Page 67: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options Ignition off Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop This chapter describes all standard, country- button again without stepping on the brake. specific and optional features offered with the Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐ series.
  • Page 68 Controls Driving The radio-ready state switches off automati‐ Repeated starting in quick succession cally: Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐ ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, ▷...
  • Page 69 Driving Controls and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ is available when the vehicle is traveling faster hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. direction of the curb.◀ Engine stop Before driving into a car wash The engine is switched off automatically dur‐...
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Functional limitations ▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐ ature. Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ ▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐ steering wheel is being turned.
  • Page 71 Driving Controls Releasing ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is activated. Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e. g., when leaving it. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off.
  • Page 72 Controls Driving Using turn signals High beams, headlight flasher Press the lever beyond the resistance point. ▷ High beams, arrow 1. To switch off manually, press the lever to the ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. resistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp Washer/wiper system indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
  • Page 73 Driving Controls Activating/deactivating The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once. The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.
  • Page 74 Follow the cally heated while the ignition is switched on. usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ Fold-out position of the wipers centrate or the equivalent.◀ Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures.
  • Page 75 Driving Controls Steptronic transmission Washer fluid reservoir Selector lever positions D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ ation. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ ervoir.
  • Page 76 Controls Driving beyond the resistance point at the full throttle ▷ Shift out of P. position. Engaging P Engaging selector lever positions Press on the brake pedal until you start driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀...
  • Page 77 Driving Controls Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S However, this effect is not produced via the manual mode is automatically upshifted as shift paddles when switching briefly from D to needed. manual mode. Switching to manual mode Ending the sport program/manual mode ▷...
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Steptronic Sport transmission: ▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift Launch Control paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle. In the manual mode, after conservative driving The concept for a certain amount of time or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift Launch Control enables optimum acceleration paddles within a certain amount of time, the...
  • Page 79 Driving Controls A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐ mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes. Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used again.

  • Page 80: Displays

    Controls Displays 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 81 Displays Controls ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to also be activated if objects are placed on the page 77. front passenger seat. ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual for Make sure that the safety belts are positioned Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ correctly.
  • Page 82 Controls Displays Yellow lights Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor Anti-lock Braking System ABS signals a loss of tire inflation pressure Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ in a tire. ing force boost in some cases defec‐ Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
  • Page 83 Displays Controls Green lights General lamps Turn signal Check Control Turn signal on. At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored. The symbol is Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator shown in the display of the instrument lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb cluster.
  • Page 84 Controls Displays Fuel gauge Hiding Check Control messages Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary. Depending on the equipment version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on. Hints on refueling, refer to page 168.
  • Page 85 Displays Controls External temperature The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km. If the indicator drops to Refuel promptly +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal Refuel no later than at a range of sounds.
  • Page 86 Controls Displays Energy recovery Symbols Sym‐ Description Display bols The kinetic energy of the vehicle No service is currently required. is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle bat‐ tery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐...
  • Page 87 Displays Controls Gear shift indicator Speed limit detection The concept The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ Speed limit detection cient gear for the current driving situation. Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ shape of a traffic sign to display the currently try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐...
  • Page 88 Controls Displays Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ ▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the terior rearview mirror clean and clear. camera. ▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect. Switching on/off ▷...
  • Page 89 Displays Controls On-board computer Display Calling up information on the info display Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the illustration shown. Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever. Activating a list and adjusting the setting Information is displayed in the info display of...
  • Page 90 Controls Displays When destination guidance is activated in The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ the navigation system. tomatically. Time of arrival Adjusting the info display The estimated time of arrival is Depending on the vehicle equipment version, displayed if a destination is en‐ you can select what information from the com‐...
  • Page 91 Displays Controls Resetting the fuel consumption and Activating/deactivating the speed speed warning On the Control Display: On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" "Settings" "Onboard info" "Speed" "Consumpt." or "Speed" "Warning" "Yes" Press the controller. Setting your current speed as the Sport displays speed warning On the Control Display:...
  • Page 92 Controls Displays Language Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed. Setting the language Press the controller. To set the language on the Control Display: The time is stored. "Settings" Setting the time format "Language/Units" "Settings" "Language:" "Time/Date" Select the desired language.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 94: Lights

    Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Parking lights/low beams, headlight control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not Position of switch: necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 95 Lights Controls Headlight courtesy delay feature Activating/deactivating The low beams stay lit for a short while if the In some countries, daytime running lights are headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ ready state is switched off.
  • Page 96 Controls Lights In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐ when turning, one of the two front fog lights is tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀ switched on as a turning lamp. As a result the inside of the curve is better lighted.
  • Page 97 Lights Controls Fog lights Switching the high beams on and off manually Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on. Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 91, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
  • Page 98 Controls Lights Overview Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐ justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Brightness:" Adjust the brightness. Interior lights Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button.

  • Page 99: Safety

    Safety Controls 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 100 Controls Safety Ejection Mitigation ▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest The head airbag system is designed as an against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce might occur when airbag is activated.
  • Page 101 Safety Controls erational readiness of the entire airbag system In this case, change the sitting position so that and the belt tensioner. the front-seat passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have Airbag system malfunctioning the person sit in the rear.
  • Page 102 Controls Safety size is detected on the seat. The airbags Unobstructed area of movement on the front passenger side are activated. Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury Detected child seats or damage to objects.◀ The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐...
  • Page 103 Safety Controls "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform reset". The status is displayed. Drive away. Status control display The tires are shown in gray and the status is Tire and system status are indicated by the displayed. color of the wheels and a text message on the After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a Control Display.
  • Page 104 Controls Safety Actions in the event of a flat tire A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km. Normal tires A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐ Identify the damaged tire. ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and different Do this by checking the air pressure in all...
  • Page 105 Safety Controls ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle needed. placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation change.
  • Page 106 Controls Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor Start the engine - do not drive off. Start the initialization with "Perform reset". The concept Drive away. The system detects tire inflation pressure loss The initialization is completed while driving, on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐ which can be interrupted at any time.
  • Page 107 Safety Controls ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road A vehicle with an average load has a possible surface. driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km. ▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐ wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
  • Page 108 Controls Safety ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ Intelligent Safety button ing function, refer to page 104. ▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107. Camera Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi‐ tute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
  • Page 109 Safety Controls The front-end collision warning is available Be alert even if cruise control has been deactivated. Due to system limitations, warnings may With the vehicle approaching another vehicle be not issued at all, or may be issued late or intentionally the collision warning is delayed improperly.
  • Page 110 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 111 Safety Controls Pedestrian warning with city System limits braking function Detection range The system's detection potential is limited. The concept Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐ The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐ sued late. destrians.
  • Page 112 Controls Safety the extended area only if they are moving in Intelligent Safety button the direction of the central area. Camera Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi‐ tute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Braking intervention ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ fall. The warning prompts the driver himself/herself to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ ▷ In tight curves. ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ▷...
  • Page 114 Controls Safety Display in the instrument cluster In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐ ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐ ▷ Lines: system is activated. cle.◀ ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be At a glance issued.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls Brake force display After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected. The concept This procedure takes the following criteria into account: ▷ Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐ ior.

  • Page 116: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within This chapter describes all standard, country- the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐ specific and optional features offered with the cle on a steady course by reducing engine series.
  • Page 117 Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lights The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐ trols the drive and braking forces. what limited driving stability. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC failed.
  • Page 118 Controls Driving stability control systems Dynamic Damping Control Servotronic The concept The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐ quired to turn the wheels in accordance with eling on uneven road surfaces.
  • Page 119 Driving stability control systems Controls Operating the programs Activating SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+ Press button Program appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up. DSC OFF TRACTION Automatic program change SPORT+ When activating cruise control, the program SPORT automatically switches to SPORT mode.
  • Page 120 Controls Driving stability control systems Displays This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated. Program selection COMFORT Pressing the button displays a For a balanced tuning with maximum driving list of the selectable programs. stabilization. Depending on your vehicle's op‐ tional features, the list in the in‐...
  • Page 121 Driving stability control systems Controls Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to roll back.◀...

  • Page 122: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Buttons on the steering wheel specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button Function necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to System on/off, interrupt the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 123 Driving comfort Controls Interrupting When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired When active, press the button. speed. This is displayed, refer to page 120, in the The system is automatically interrupted if: speedometer and briefly in the instrument ▷...
  • Page 124 Controls Driving comfort Displays in the instrument cluster The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐ stacle and environmental conditions, is approx. Indicator lamp 6 ft/2 m. An acoustic warning is first given: Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐ ▷...
  • Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Overview With front PDC: switching on/off manually With front PDC: button in vehicle Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
  • Page 126 Controls Driving comfort False warnings A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control (PDC) is activated. PDC may issue a warning under the following The range of the sensors is represented in the conditions even though there is no obstacle colors green, yellow and red.
  • Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Rearview camera Clean the camera lens, refer to page 211. The concept Switching on/off The rearview camera provides assistance in Switching on automatically parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐...
  • Page 128 Controls Driving comfort Obstacle marking ▷ Obstacle marking "Obstacle marking" Spatially-shaped markings are displayed. Pathway lines Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. Their colored margins match the markings of the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐ tance to the object shown.
  • Page 129 Driving comfort Controls Display settings The system supports parking in the following situations: Brightness ▷ When parking parallel to the road. With the rearview camera switched on: ▷ When reverse parking diagonally to the road. Select the symbol. Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces Turn the controller until the desired setting on both sides of the vehicle.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving comfort Curbs ▷ Parking brake released. The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐ ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the cle over or onto curb if need be. driver's side, the corresponding turn signal must be set where applicable. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐...
  • Page 131 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off ▷ Symbol P, refer to Arrow, on the vehicle il‐ lustrated. Parking assistant is activated and Switching on with the button search for parking space active. ▷ Control Display shows suitable parking Press button. spaces at the edge of the road next to the The LED lights up.
  • Page 132 Controls Driving comfort vehicle - wait for the automatic steering Follow the instructions on the Control Display wheel move. to do this. The end of the parking procedure is indi‐ System limits cated on the Control Display. Adjust the parking position yourself if No parking assistance needed.
  • Page 133 Driving comfort Controls ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences. ▷ For objects with porous surfaces. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds.

  • Page 134: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control 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 135 Climate control Controls Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 131, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ Manual air distribution gram. Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Temperature sired program or the desired in‐ termediate setting.
  • Page 136 Controls Climate control Switching the system on/off Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode: Switch off ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Press the left button for the minimum ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply speed. of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐...
  • Page 137 Climate control Controls AUTO program 10 Air distribution, right Display 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Maximum cooling 12 Air distribution, left Temperature, right 13 Rear window defroster Seat heating, right  51 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep clear Cooling function 15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐...
  • Page 138 Controls Climate control Cooling function Sufficient ventilation The car's interior can only be cooled with the When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ engine running. tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐ Press button.
  • Page 139 Climate control Controls Ventilation Defrosts windows and removes condensation Front ventilation Press button. Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front side windows. For this purpose, point the side vents onto the side windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.
  • Page 140 Controls Climate control Ventilation in the rear Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the reel-on time On the Control Display: ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and "Settings"...

  • Page 141: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 142 Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...
  • Page 143 Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...
  • Page 144 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 145 Interior equipment Controls Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ Replace the cover after use mately 10 seconds. Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀ Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
  • Page 146 Controls Interior equipment Sockets In the trunk General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run‐ ning or when the ignition is switched on. Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
  • Page 147 Interior equipment Controls Without telephone: overview Hints Danger of jamming Before folding down the rear seat back‐ rests, ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no one is located in or reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down.
  • Page 148 Controls Interior equipment The unlocked backrest moves forward slightly. Fold backrest forward. Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. Ensure that the lock is securely engaged Make sure that the lock engages prop‐ erly when folding back, otherwise transported cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐...

  • Page 149: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Storage compartment in the front center armrest, refer to page 146. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats. specific and optional features offered with the ▷...
  • Page 150 Controls Storage compartments Front storage compartment Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, refer to page 41, e.g. This prevents access to the glove compart‐ ment and to the trunk. After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐...
  • Page 151 Storage compartments Controls the USB audio interface in the center armrest. Storage compartment in the rear A storage compartment is located in the center armrest. Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. Storage compartment To open: press the button. between the rear seats To close: push both covers back in, one after the other.
  • Page 152 Controls Storage compartments Net for storage compartment Smaller objects can be stored in the net of right storage compartment. Multi-function hook Lightweight objects only Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐ ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐ erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers.
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  • Page 155: 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 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 156: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.
  • Page 157 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system Driving through water Hot exhaust system Observe water level and speed High temperatures are generated in the Do not exceed the maximum water level exhaust system. and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐...
  • Page 158 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, sponse - generally that cannot be corrected. press brake pedal ever so gently every few miles.

  • Page 159: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. 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 160 Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk 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 161 Loading Driving tips Roof-mounted luggage rack ▷ Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid. Note ▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐ ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners Roof racks are available as special accessories. gently.

  • Page 162: 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 car, e.
  • Page 163 The maintenance should be carried out by The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. your service center. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer Switch off the engine during to page 191. longer stops ECO PRO Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...
  • Page 164 Driving tips Saving fuel The achieved extended range is displayed in ▷ "ECO PRO speed warning": the instrument cluster as bonus range. The output is reduced once the set ECO PRO speed is reached. Overview Coasting The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays: Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐...
  • Page 165 Saving fuel Driving tips Efficiency display ECO PRO tip, driving tip The arrow indicates that the driving Display in the instrument cluster style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance. Note The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated.
  • Page 166 Driving tips Saving fuel Indications on the Control Display Coasting EfficientDynamics The concept Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ The system helps to conserve fuel. ogy can be displayed while driving. To do this, under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐ "Vehicle info"...
  • Page 167 Saving fuel Driving tips prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if Indications on the Control Display the following conditions are met: The Coasting driving condition is displayed in ▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode operated.
  • Page 168 Driving tips Saving fuel The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated. Tips about the energy saving driving style, Conserving fuel, refer to page 158. The range of the vehicle can be extended by an efficient driving style. This gain in range is displayed as a bonus range in the instrument cluster and on the Control Display.
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  • Page 171: 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 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 172: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid 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 173 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank;...

  • Page 174: Fuel

    Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 89.
  • Page 175 Fuel Mobility gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 176: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 177 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/45 2.2 / 32 R 17 91 W RSC 2.3 / 33 Rear: 245/40 R 17 91 W RSC Front: 225/40 2.2 / 32 R 18 88 Y RSC 2.6 / 38 These pressure values can also be found on Rear: 245/35...
  • Page 178 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI bar/PSI 225/40 R 18 92 V 2.3 / 33 2.6 / 38 Specifications in M+S XL A/S RSC bar/PSI with cold tires 225/40 R 18 92 V M+S XL RSC 225/45 R 17 91 H 2.2 / 32...
  • Page 179 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 225/45 R 17 91 2.5 / 36 2.9 /42 225/40 R 18 92 V 2.5 / 36 2.8 / 41 H M+S RSC...
  • Page 180 Mobility Wheels and tires 18: rim diameter in inches Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Speed letter tires Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h 205/50 R 17 89 2.7 / 39...
  • Page 181 Wheels and tires Mobility Temperature A B C A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐ quired by law. eral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
  • Page 182 Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
  • Page 183 Wheels and tires Mobility Approved wheels and tires Retreaded tires You should only use wheels and tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures can facturer for your vehicle type;...
  • Page 184 Mobility Wheels and tires Storage into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside. Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure.
  • Page 185 Wheels and tires Mobility Sealing container Filling the tire with sealant Shake the sealing container. ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Take the connection hose completely out Observe use-by date on the sealant container. of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
  • Page 186 Mobility Wheels and tires Slide the sealing container upright into the With the ignition turned on or the engine holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ running, reel on the compressor. ing that it engages audibly. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐ nutes Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve of the defective wheel.
  • Page 187 Wheels and tires Mobility Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ Insert the connector into a power socket nection hose in suitable material to avoid inside the vehicle. dirtying the cargo area. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle.
  • Page 188 Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ 205/50 R 17. ▷ 225/45 R 17. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐ tions. Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.

  • Page 189: 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 190 Mobility Engine compartment Hood Indicator/warning lights When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control Hints message is displayed. Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or Hood open when driving repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.

  • Page 191: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Requirements series. It also describes features that are not A current measured value is available after ap‐...
  • Page 192 Mobility Engine oil Oil filler neck Gasoline engine: If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. Diesel engine: During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐ creased somewhat. General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines.
  • Page 193 You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐ quired with the service center.

  • Page 194: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Symbol Meaning series. It also describes features that are not Maximum necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 195: 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 service center update the...
  • Page 196 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.

  • Page 197: Replacing Components

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. 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.
  • Page 198 Mobility Replacing components Headlight glass Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ otherwise, there is a danger of getting ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When burned.◀ driving with the light switched on, the conden‐...
  • Page 199 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the turn signals and low beams Low beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 193. 55-watt bulb, H7. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ ets and remove the cover. move.
  • Page 200 Make sure that the lid engages. injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...
  • Page 201 Replacing components Mobility At a glance 21-watt bulb, PY21W In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ ets and remove the cover. Parking lights / daytime running lights Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher Turn signal If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
  • Page 202 Mobility Replacing components Tail lights, bulb replacement Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐ row 2. Overview Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1. Turn signal Turn the bulb, arrow 2. Top brake lamp Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise. Reversing lamp Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐...
  • Page 203 Replacing components Mobility bumper area. In addition to the two outer Proceed in the reverse order to insert the fasteners, there is another inner fastener. new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fasteners.
  • Page 204 Mobility Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐ lowing cases: ▷ When making frequent short-distance drives. ▷ If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐ riods, longer than a month. Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle...
  • Page 205 Replacing components Mobility Fuses Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars. Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐...

  • Page 206: Breakdown Assistance

    If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab‐ lished. ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...
  • Page 207 ▷ 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 208 Mobility Breakdown assistance Preparation Connecting the cables Open the cover of the BMW starting aid Bodywork contact between vehicles terminal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...
  • Page 209 Do not tow with only the front or rear axle raised Do not tow the BMW with just the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged.◀ Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts;...
  • Page 210 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. Towing other vehicles The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Hints Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed;...
  • Page 211 Breakdown assistance Mobility Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 203. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐ alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐ gine is cold. Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations.

  • Page 212: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.
  • Page 213 Car care products vehicle. BMW recommends using care and cleaning To start the engine with manual transmission: products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. Press on the clutch pedal. Car care and cleaning products Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 214 Mobility Care Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐ mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐ turer's instructions.
  • Page 215 Care Mobility Displays/monitors grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to surface damage.◀ Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household Safety belts cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐ Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and fected.◀...
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  • Page 217: 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 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 218: Technical Data

    Reference Technical data Technical data 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 219 900/900–905 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,345/1,064 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.8/390 M235i powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight 4,330/4,365 1,964/1,980 Load lbs/kg 810/367 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,135/968 Approved rear axle load...
  • Page 220 Reference Technical data M235i xperformanceed by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight 4,490 2,037 Load lbs/kg 785/356 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,245/1,018 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,380/1,080 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.8/390...
  • Page 221 Technical data Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

  • Page 222: Everything From A To Z

    AUTO intensity Beverage holder, cu‐ culated-air mode 131, Automatic car wash pholder Air, dehumidifying, refer to Automatic climate con‐ BMW Assist, see user's Cooling function 131, trol manual for Navigation, En‐ Air distribution, Automatic climate control tertainment and Communi‐ manual 131,...
  • Page 223 Everything from A to Z Reference Break-in Central screen, refer to Con‐ Compartments in the Brightness of Control Dis‐ trol Display doors play Changes, technical, refer to Compass Bulb replacement Safety Compressor Bulb replacement, front Changing parts Condensation on win‐ Bulb replacement, rear Changing wheels dows...
  • Page 224 Reference Everything from A to Z Driver assistance, refer to In‐ Emergency release, fuel filler telligent Safety flap Damage, tires Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ Emergency Request Damping control, dy‐ telligent Safety Emergency start function, en‐ namic Driving Dynamics Con‐ gine start Data, technical trol...
  • Page 225 Everything from A to Z Reference Exterior mirror, automatic Front lights Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ dimming feature front-seat passenger airbags, ture Exterior mirrors automatic deactivation Headlight flasher External start Front-seat passenger airbags, Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ External temperature dis‐ indicator lamp placement play FTM Flat Tire Monitor...
  • Page 226 Reference Everything from A to Z Indication of a flat tire 99, Interval mode Lights Indicator and alarm lamps, Lights and bulbs see Check Control Light switch Indicator lamp, see Check Load Control Jacking points for the vehicle Loading Individual air distribu‐ jack Lock, door tion 131,...
  • Page 227 Everything from A to Z Reference Manual operation, rearview Neck restraints, front, refer to Operating concept, iDrive camera Head restraints Optional equipment, standard Manual transmission Neck restraints, rear, refer to equipment Marking on approved Head restraints Outside air, refer to Auto‐ tires Neutral cleaner, see wheel matic recirculated-air con‐...
  • Page 228 Reference Everything from A to Z Pressure, tire air pres‐ Replacing wheels/tires Seat and mirror memory sure Reporting safety defects Seat belts, refer to Safety Pressure warning, tires RES button, see Cruise con‐ belts Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ trol Seat heating, front file Reserve warning, refer to...
  • Page 229 Everything from A to Z Reference Speed limit detection, on- Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ Tone, see user's manual for board computer Navigation, Entertainment Speed limiter, display Switch-on times, parked-car and Communication Speed Limit Information ventilation Tool Speed warning Switch, refer to Cockpit Total vehicle weight Split screen Symbols...
  • Page 230 Reference Everything from A to Z Warning displays, see Check Wrench, see Onboard vehicle Control tool kit Unintentional alarm Warning messages, see Units of measure Check Control Universal remote control Warning triangle Unlock button, Steptronic Warranty xDrive transmission Washer fluid Xenon headlights, bulb re‐...
  • Page 232 More about BMW The Ultimate bmwusa.com Driving Machine® *BL296127000T* Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15...

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