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 2 924 974 - X/13...
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‐...
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Page 5: 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 208. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
Page 6: Notes
For any options and equipment not described other questions you may have. in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is mentary Owner's Handbooks. available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐...
Page 7: Parts And Accessories
BMW for this purpose. Updates made after the editorial Your BMW center is the right contact for deadline genuine BMW parts and accessories, other Any updates made after the editorial deadline products approved by BMW and related for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐...
Page 8: Service And Warranty
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 9: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ The EDR is designed to record data related to tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
Page 10 Notes For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety. Online Edition for Part no.
Page 11 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
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Page 13: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 14: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Instrument lighting 93 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Headlamp range control 92 Volume Steering column stalk, left Voice activation 26 Turn signal 68 Telephone, see user's manual for High beams, head‐ Navigation, Entertainment and lamp flasher 68 Communication High-beam Assistant 92 Thumbwheel for selection lists 84 Start/stop the engine and switch...
Page 16: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 17 Parking brake 67 Control Display 18 PDC Park Distance Control 117 Glove compartment 142 Rearview camera 119 vent 132 Parking assistant 122 Hazard warning system 193 Driving Dynamics Control 112 Central locking system 37 Dynamic Stability Control 111 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual 12 Automatic transmission selector for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lamps 94 quest 193 Glass sunroof 46 Interior lamps 94 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 18: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Hints equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ care instructions. ment is also described that is not available in a ▷...
Page 19 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press the but‐ Function Opens the Telephone menu. 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 Press.
Page 20 At a glance iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Press the but‐ Function Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. MENU Open the main menu. Audio Open audio menu last lis‐ tened to, switch between au‐...
Page 21: Options Menu
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. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu.
Page 22: Setting The Clock
At a glance iDrive Changing settings ▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be necessary to Settings on the control display, such as the switch via the controller to the correspond‐ volume, can be made via the touchpad. To do ing Input mode, refer to page 25, e.g.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Telephone symbols Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Turn the controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on.
Page 24: General Information
At a glance iDrive Split screen tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. General information The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information Without navigation system and from the onboard computer.
Page 25 iDrive At a glance Deleting the button assignments The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx. five seconds. ▷ Only those letters are offered during the entry for which data is available. "OK"...
Page 26: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation All standard, country-specific and optional Activating the voice activation system equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ Press the button on the steering ment is also described that is not available in a wheel.
Page 27: Adjusting The Volume
Voice activation system At a glance Executing functions using short Via short command commands Playback of the CD can also be started via a Functions on the main menu can be performed short command. directly by means of short commands, nearly Switch on the Entertainment sound output irrespective of which menu item is currently if necessary.
Page 28 At a glance Voice activation system Hints on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a telephone connection.
Page 29: 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 equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
Page 30 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information The relevant information can be opened di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
Page 31 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
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Page 33: 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 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 34: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Integrated key All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 35: The Concept
The settings are transmitted as follows: ▷ Via the USB interface for data transfer. ▷ BMW Online. Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the...
Page 36: Profile Management
"Settings" "Profiles" "Profiles" Select a profile. "Export profile" Called up profile is assigned to the remote BMW Online: "BMW Online" control being used at the time. USB interface: "USB device" Renaming profiles Using the guest profile "Settings" The guest profile can be used to make individ‐...
Page 37: Central Locking System
Opening and closing Controls Operating from the outside ▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to last. ▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings. ▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and ▷ Driving Dynamics Control: sport program front passenger doors.
Page 38: Courtesy Lamps
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing: from Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps the outside Press the button on the remote control Using the remote control with the vehicle locked. If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐ General information onds of when the vehicle was locked Interior Take the remote control with you...
Page 39: Manual Operation
Opening and closing Controls phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, Locking from the outside transmission towers, etc. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot the door lock using the integrated key.
Page 40: Locking And Unlocking
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing: from Opening from the outside the inside Locking and unlocking ▷ Press the button on the trunk lid. ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid when the front doors Opening from the inside are closed, but they are not secured against...
Page 41: Emergency Unlocking
Opening and closing Controls mote control is locked inside the vehicle when All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ the trunk lid is closed.◀ trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote Locking separately control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment.
Page 42 Controls Opening and closing Locking ces such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc. In this case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock. If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with the remote control button or with the button on the trunk lid.
Page 43: Alarm System
Opening and closing Controls Alarm system Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control The concept currently in use. The vehicle alarm system responds to: "Settings" ▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk "Doors/key" lid. Select the desired function: ▷...
Page 44: Switching Off The Alarm
Controls Opening and closing After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp monitored again if the doors are locked. The flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐ hazard warning system flashes once. sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active. In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk ▷...
Page 45: Power Windows
Opening and closing Controls Power windows ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point. General information The window closes automatically. Take the remote control with you Pressing the switch stops the motion. Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ Pinch protection system ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐...
Page 46 Controls Opening and closing Glass sunroof, powered The glass sunroof and sliding visor open automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the opening motion. General information The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐ Analogously, the glass sunroof is closed by tion is switched on.
Page 47 Opening and closing Controls The pinch protection is limited and the roof reopens slightly if the closing force ex‐ ceeds a certain value. Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Page 48: Adjusting
Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 49 Adjusting Controls Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary. Seat and mirror memory Backrest width Backrest tilt Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 50: Lumbar Support
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 such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine.
Page 51 Adjusting Controls Electric forward/backward adjustment Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep Comfort entry the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people can be injured or objects The comfort entry contains a memory function damaged.◀ for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ment.
Page 52: Switching Off
Controls Adjusting Front seat heating To protect the occupants, the belt locking trig‐ gers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Page 53: Adjusting The Height
Adjusting Controls Unbuckling the belt Distance Hold the belt firmly. Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Press the red button in the belt buckle. If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting Guide the belt back into its reel.
Page 54: Rear Head Restraints
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 Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐ ▷...
Page 55: Seat And Mirror Memory
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 56: Exterior Mirrors
Controls Adjusting Mirrors Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, refer to page Exterior mirrors Adjusting manually At a glance If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass. Automatic Curb Monitor The concept When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐...
Page 57: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror, automatic be damaged, depending on the width of the dimming feature vehicle.◀ The concept Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running. Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med.
Page 58 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 Switching on/off Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷...
Page 59: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐ ger airbags, refer to page 97. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Note described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ Deactivated front passenger airbags ment is also described that is not available in a If a child restraint fixing system is used in...
Page 60: Deactivating Airbags
Controls Transporting children safely On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐ senger side are deactivated. Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐...
Page 61 Transporting children safely Controls Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child Mounting points and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.
Page 62 Controls Transporting children safely 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 63: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is All standard, country-specific and optional switched on, the system automatically equipment that is offered in the model series is switches to the radio ready state when the described in this chapter.
Page 64: Automatic Transmission
Controls Driving When the ignition is switched off, by opening Repeated starting in quick succession or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several active.
Page 65: Automatic Mode
Driving Controls Set the parking brake and further secure Certain vehicle components may experience the vehicle as required additional wear as a result of this system. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ Automatic mode erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐...
Page 66: Safety Mode
Controls Driving ▷ External temperature too low. The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button. ▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐ matic climate control is running. Note ▷ The passenger compartment has not yet Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐ been heated or cooled to the required activated engine starts up automatically in the level.
Page 67: Parking Brake
Driving Controls ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is The indicator lamp lights up red. The deactivated. parking brake is set. The engine is started during an automatic Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian engine stop. models The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.
Page 68: Headlamp Flasher
Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, High beams, headlamp flasher headlamp flasher Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors Do not fold in the exterior mirror while driving and when the turn signals/warning flashers are working, or else the additional flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐...
Page 69 Driving Controls Activating/deactivating ▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once. The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point. The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 70: Washer Fluid
Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ Fold-out position of the wipers tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.
Page 71: Automatic Transmission With
Driving Controls Automatic transmission with Steptronic Transmission positions D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are available. All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ R is Reverse ervoir. Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐...
Page 72: Engaging The Transmission Position
Controls Driving Engaging the transmission position Engaging P ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. ▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Page 73 Driving Controls Switching to manual mode If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ transmission temporarily switches to manual ward. mode. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐...
Page 74 Controls Driving Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km. To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press button or select with the Driving Dynamics Control Sport+.
Page 75: Displays
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 76 Controls Displays Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Speedometer Electronic displays 77 Indicator/warning lamps 78 Fuel gauge 80 Tachometer 80 Display/reset miles 80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 77 Displays Controls Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster Messages, e.g., Check Control 78 Miles/trip miles 80 Time 81 Computer 85 Date 81 ECO PRO bonus range 155 External temperature 81 Transmission display 73 Selection lists 84 Gear shift indicator 83 Service requirements 82 Status, Driving Dynamics Control 112 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 78: Check Control
Controls Displays Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Fuel gauge 80 Computer 85 Miles/trip miles 80 Speed Limit Information 83 External temperature 81 ECO PRO bonus range 155 Time 81 Transmission display 73 Date 81 Current fuel consumption 81 Selection list, e.g., radio 84 Energy recovery 82 Service requirements 82 Messages, e.g. Check Control 78 Navigation display, see user's manual for Navigation display, see user's manual for...
Page 79: Text Messages
Displays Controls Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Airbag system. Symbol Function or system Turn signal. Steering system. Front fog lamps. Engine functions. High beams. Parking brake. Brake system. High-beam Assistant. In Canadian models Parking brake. Parking lamps, headlamp control. Brake system.
Page 80: Fuel Gauge
Controls Displays Messages after trip completion ▷ Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Special messages that are displayed during Integrated Owner's Manual. driving are displayed again after the ignition is ▷ "Service request" switched off. Contact your service center. ▷...
Page 81: Time
Displays Controls Range ▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip odometer is reset. After the reserve range is reached: ▷ A Check Control message is External temperature displayed briefly. ▷ The remaining range is External temperature warning shown on the onboard com‐ If the indicator drops to puter.
Page 82: Service Requirements
Controls Displays Energy recovery Symbols The energy of motion of the ve‐ Symbols Description hicle is converted to electrical No service is currently re‐ energy while coasting. The vehi‐ quired. cle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be re‐ The deadline for service or a duced.
Page 83: Transmission
Displays Controls Gear shift indicator Speed limit detection with No Passing Information The concept The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation. Speed limit detection Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the the country-specific version of the vehicle, the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently...
Page 84: Display
Controls Displays At a glance No Passing Information ▷ Start of No Passing zone. Camera ▷ End of No Passing zone. ▷ No Passing Information not available. System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷...
Page 85: Computer
Displays Controls Activating a list and creating the steering wheel and the display in the instru‐ setting ment cluster: ▷ Current audio source. ▷ Redial on telephone. ▷ Activation of the voice activation system. In addition, programs of the Driving Dynamics Control are displayed.
Page 86: Information At A Glance
Controls Displays Information at a glance Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for Info display the period during which the engine is running. Repeatedly pressing the button The average fuel consumption is calculated for on the turn signal lever calls up the distance traveled since the last reset by the the following information on the onboard computer.
Page 87 Displays Controls Displaying, setting or changing the Display on the Control Display limit Display the onboard computer or trip computer "Settings" on the Control Display. "Speed" "Vehicle Info" "Warning at:" "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Turn the controller until the desired limit is Resetting the fuel consumption and displayed.
Page 88 Controls Displays Language Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed. Setting the language Press the controller. To set the language on the Control Display: Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed. "Settings" Press the controller. "Language/Units"...
Page 89 Displays Controls Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 90: Lamps
Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
Page 91: Roadside Parking Lamps
Lamps Controls Roadside parking lamps "Pathway lighting:" Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐ nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Page 92: Headlamp Range Control
Controls Lamps Activating To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. When driving in reverse, only the cornering lamp is active. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed.
Page 93: Fog Lamps
Lamps Controls Switching the high beams on and off ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior manually rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. Camera ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. The camera is located near the base of the The High-beam Assistant can be switched off mirror.
Page 94: Interior Lamps
Controls Lamps Interior lamps Selecting color scheme "Settings" General information "Lighting" The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps "Ambient:" and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ Select the desired setting. cally. If the color scheme of the line is selected and The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐...
Page 95: Safety
Safety Controls Safety Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 96 Controls Safety Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This also applies to steering wheel covers, tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars collisions.
Page 97: Deactivation System
Safety Controls When there is a malfunction, have the ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats airbag system checked immediately or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended When there is a malfunction, have the airbag by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Page 98: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Controls Safety Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated The concept in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was The system monitors tire pressure in the four manufactured.
Page 99 Safety Controls All wheels green Low tire pressure message System is active and will issue a warning rela‐ The yellow warning lamp lights up. A tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during Check Control message is displayed. the last reset. ▷...
Page 100 Controls Safety tronics. In this case, have the electronics Continued driving with a flat tire checked at the next opportunity and have Drive moderately and do not exceed a them replaced if necessary. speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a Run-flat tires change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐...
Page 101 Safety Controls Control message is displayed. No flat tire or level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low loss of tire pressure can be detected. tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ Display in the following situations: cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐...
Page 102 Controls Safety Status display Do not continue driving without run-flat tires The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not whether or not the FTM is active. equipped with run-flat tires;...
Page 103 Safety Controls Run-flat tires A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ Maximum speed duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering You can continue driving with a damaged tire properties.◀...
Page 104 Controls Safety Collision warning with City At a glance Braking function Button in the vehicle The concept The system can help to prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system helps to reduce the collision speed. The system issues a warning if there is immi‐ nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐...
Page 105 Safety Controls Switching off located within the detection range of the sys‐ tem. The system is only switched off until the next time the engine is started with the Start/Stop button. At a glance Press the button. Button in the vehicle The LED goes out.
Page 106: Functional Limitations
Controls Safety System limits Symbol Measure Be alert The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ Due to system limitations, warnings may ing. be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or Increase braking and distance. improperly. Therefore, always be alert and The vehicle flashes red and an ready to intervene;...
Page 107 Safety Controls Prewarning sensitivity A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐ cated within the central area. A warning is is‐ Depending on the set prewarning time, this sued about pedestrians who are located within may result in increased false warnings. the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area.
Page 108 Controls Safety Switching off The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively Press the button: the systems are moving the steering wheel. switched off. The LED goes out. Tow-starting and towing Press the button: the systems are switched off. The LED lights up.
Page 109: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls At a glance ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ gine, via the Start/Stop knob. Button in the vehicle ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle shipment. ▷ When it is dark outside. Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts...
Page 110: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety Brake force display ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐ tected and warnings can be issued. The concept Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐ brating.
Page 111: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine All standard, country-specific and optional speed and by applying brakes to the individual equipment that is offered in the model series is wheels.
Page 112: Driving Dynamics Control
Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator/warning lamps Deactivating DTC When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Press the button again. played in the instrument cluster. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is tor lamp go out. deactivated.
Page 113 Driving stability control systems Controls Automatic program change The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up: Dynamic Traction Control is activated. The system automatically switches to COM‐ FORT in the following situations: ▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control. SPORT ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
Page 114 Controls Driving stability control systems Selected program In certain situations, the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program, automatic The selected program is dis‐ program change, refer to page 113. played in the instrument cluster. ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 155, provides consis‐ tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐...
Page 115: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment At a glance All standard, country-specific and optional Buttons on the steering wheel equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ Press the button Function ment is also described that is not available in a System on/off, interrupt vehicle, e.
Page 116 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting Changing/maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the When active, press the button. system is interrupted in order to maintain and store the current speed. The system is automatically interrupted if: Adapting the desired speed ▷...
Page 117: Indicator Lamp
Driving comfort Controls Resuming the desired speed General information Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐ Press the button. sors in the bumpers. The range, depending on the environment, is The stored speed is reached and maintained. approx. 6 ft/2 m. Displays in the instrument cluster An acoustic warning is first given: ▷...
Page 118 Controls Driving comfort At a glance Display Button in the vehicle Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object. For example, if an object is de‐ tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
Page 119: Rearview Camera
Driving comfort Controls Press the controller. ▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered in ice. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. ▷ When sensors are covered in snow. ▷ On rough road surfaces. System limits ▷...
Page 120 Controls Driving comfort Hints The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ Automatic deactivation during forward hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ travel dent could result from road users or objects lo‐...
Page 121 Driving comfort Controls Pathway lines Obstacle marking General information ▷ Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐ age when in drive mode R. Marks for detected obstacles can be shown in ▷ Help you to estimate the space required the rearview camera image.
Page 122: Display Settings
Controls Driving comfort Parking assistant Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning circle line. The concept This system assists the driver in parking paral‐ Display settings lel to the road. Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces Brightness on both sides of the vehicle.
Page 123 Driving comfort Controls Changes to the parking space ▷ Parking brake released. Changes to the parking space after it was ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the measured are not taken into account by the driver's side, the corresponding turn signal system.
Page 124 Controls Driving comfort Status of the system, Display 1 The LED lights up. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display. Parking assistant is activated automatically. Switching on with the reverse gear Shift into reverse. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Status of the system, Display 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐ play. To achieve the best possible parking posi‐ tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel movement as required after the gear change when the vehicle is stationary. The end of the parking procedure is indi‐...
Page 126: Functional Limitations
Controls Driving comfort Continuing ▷ With moving objects. An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐ ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as tinued if necessary. ledges or cargo. Follow the instructions on the Control Display ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. to do this.
Page 127: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 128: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 128, 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 129 Climate control Controls ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Switching on ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply Press any button except of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐ ▷ Rear window defroster. nently blocked. ▷ Seat heating. If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐...
Page 130: Maximum Cooling
Controls Climate control Maximum cooling 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Temperature, right 12 Air distribution, left Seat heating, right 52 13 Rear window defroster Cooling function 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep clear Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation 10 Air distribution, right Climate control functions in detail...
Page 131: Rear Window Defroster
Climate control Controls Depending on the weather, the windshield may ▷ Footwell. fog up briefly when the engine is started. ▷ Windows and footwell: driver's side only. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ ▷ Windows, upper body region and footwell: cally with the AUTO program.
Page 132 Controls Climate control Switching the system on/off Adjusting the ventilation ▷ Ventilation for cooling: Switching off Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐ Press the left button for the minimum rection, such as if the vehicle interior is hot speed.
Page 133 Climate control Controls Switching on/off directly "Settings" "Climate" "Activate comf. ventilation" The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the switch-on time "Settings"...
Page 134: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment ally compatible with the universal garage door opener. All standard, country-specific and optional If you have any questions, please contact: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Your service center. described in this chapter.
Page 135 Interior equipment Controls rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐ pends on the manual transmitter. peat for approximately 20 seconds. Simultaneously press and hold the button For systems with an alternating-code system, of the desired function on the hand-held the universal garage door opener and the sys‐...
Page 136: Digital Compass
Controls Interior equipment Digital compass indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed. The system can then be controlled by the At a glance button on the interior rearview mirror. If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step.
Page 137: Setting The Language
Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 138 Controls Interior equipment The setting is stored automatically after ap‐ proximately 10 seconds. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening The cigarette lighter is located in the center console. Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Raise cover.
Page 139 Interior equipment Controls Front center console In the cargo area Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. The socket is located on the left side in the cargo area. In the front passenger footwell USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.: ▷...
Page 140 Controls Interior equipment With Professional navigation system Hints or TV: at a glance Danger of pinching 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 141 Interior equipment Controls 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 passenger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and en‐...
Page 142: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Storage compartment in the front center armrest, refer to page 143. All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to equipment that is offered in the model series is page 143.
Page 143: Front Storage Compartment
Storage compartments Controls Front storage compartment Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an There is a storage compartment between the integrated key to separately secure the trunk front seats. Raise the lid to open it. lid, refer to page 41, for example. This prevents access to the glove compart‐...
Page 144: Storage Compartment
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartment between the rear seats There is a storage compartment between the rear seats. Cupholders Hints Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. To open: press the button. Shatter-proof containers and no hot drinks To close: push both covers back in, one after the other.
Page 145 Storage compartments Controls Net for storage compartment Smaller objects can be stored in the net of right storage compartment. Hooks/multi-function hook A multi-function hook is located on each side of the cargo area. The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg. Light and suitable objects only Only hang light bags or suitable objects from the holders.
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Page 147: 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 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 148: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐ All standard, country-specific and optional prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized equipment that is offered in the model series is contact and wear patterns between brake described in this chapter.
Page 149: Driving Through Water
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system Driving through water Drive through calm water only and only if it is Hot exhaust system not deeper than. 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this High temperatures are generated in the height, no faster than walking speed, up to exhaust system.
Page 150: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐ When roads are wet coated with road salt or fect that generally cannot be corrected. there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐...
Page 151: Loading
Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment ▷ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg All standard, country-specific and optional or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the equipment that is offered in the model series is vehicle and unstable driving situations described in this chapter.
Page 152: Stowing Cargo
Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are two or four lash‐ The greater the weight of the occupants, the ing eyes in the cargo area.
Page 153 Loading Driving tips Securing cargo Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: Always position and secure the cargo as described above; otherwise, it can endanger ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle the car's occupants if sudden braking or loads and the approved gross vehicle swerving becomes necessary.
Page 154: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ open results in increased air resistance and ment is also described that is not available in a thereby reduces the range.
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The maintenance should be carried out by Switch off the engine during your service center. longer stops Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer to page 181. Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
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Driving tips Saving fuel At a glance The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐ cient. The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays: By making a slight change to the set tempera‐ ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or ▷...
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Saving fuel Driving tips Mark in the CHARGE area, arrow 1: display for Symbol Measure energy recovered by coasting or when braking. Automatic transmission: switch Mark in the POWER area, arrow 2: display from M/S to D and avoid manual when accelerating.
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Driving tips Saving fuel ▷ Energy recovery. ▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on steep uphill or downhill grades. ▷ Climate control output. ▷ Battery charge status temporarily too low ▷ Coasting. or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐ sive current.
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Saving fuel Driving tips Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode. Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis Via the Driving Dynamics Control Activate ECO PRO. Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2: "EfficientDynamics" driving condition Coasting.
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Page 161: 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 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 162: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 163 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 164: Fuel
Fuel recommendation Gasoline quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Note Minimum fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 89. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐...
Page 165 Fuel Mobility Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 166: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. All standard, country-specific and optional After correcting the tire inflation pressure: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷...
Page 167 Wheels and tires Mobility Maximum permissible speed Tire size Pressure specifications in Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ bar/PSI wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Front: 225/35 2.5 / 36 R 19 88 Y XL RSC 2.8/41 Tire inflation pressure values up to Rear: 245/30 R 19 100 mph/160 km/h 89 Y XL RSC...
Page 168 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI bar/PSI Front: 225/35 2.5 / 36 205/50 R 17 89 2.4 / 35 2.8 / 41 R 19 88 Y XL RSC V M+S A/S RSC 2.8 / 41 Rear: 245/30 R 19 225/40 R 18 92 V...
Page 169 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI bar/PSI 205/50 R 17 89 2.6 / 38 3.1 / 45 Specifications in H M+S RSC bar/PSI with cold tires 225/40 R 18 92 V M+S XL RSC 225/40 R 18 92 V 2.5 / 36 2.8 / 41...
Page 170: Tire Identification Number
Mobility Wheels and tires 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Specifications in Speed letter bar/PSI with cold Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h tires R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h...
Page 171: Tire Tread
Wheels and tires Mobility All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐ the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ eral Safety Requirements in addition to these quired by law. grades. Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ Treadwear tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and The treadwear grade is a comparative rating...
Page 172: Tire Damage
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 wheels and tires checked right away; other‐ wise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Page 173: Winter Tires
Wheels and tires Mobility Approved wheels and tires Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐ Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ mends that you use only wheels and tires that sign and age of the tire casing structures can have been approved for your particular vehicle limit service life and have a negative impact on model.
Page 174: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: ▷ 205/55 R 16. Run-flat tires ▷...
Page 175: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 176: Closing The Hood
Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Fold down wiper arm Before opening the hood, ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield, or this may result in damage.◀...
Page 177: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle equipment trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed. All standard, country-specific and optional With frequent short-distance trips, regularly equipment that is offered in the model series is perform a detailed measurement. described in this chapter.
Page 178: Adding Engine Oil
Approved oil types Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 179: Engine Oil Change
Engine oil Mobility Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be added: Gasoline engine API SM or superior grade specification. Engine oil change The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends having the engine oil changed by your service center.
Page 180: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle equipment Symbol Meaning All standard, country-specific and optional Maximum equipment that is offered in the model series is Minimum described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional Filling equipment or country variant.
Page 181: Maintenance
This also applies changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ for safety-related functions and systems. activated-charcoal filter. BMW maintenance system Service and Warranty The maintenance system indicates required Information Booklet for US maintenance measures, and thereby provides models and Warranty and support in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
Page 182 Mobility Maintenance correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result in operating problems for the vehicle.◀ Position There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehi‐ cle emissions. Emissions ▷...
Page 183: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 184: Front Lamps/Bulb Replacement
Mobility Replacing components Headlamp glass Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ otherwise, there is the danger of getting ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When burned.◀ driving with the light switched on, the conden‐...
Page 185 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the turn signals and low beams Low beams Follow the general instructions on lamps and 55-watt bulb, H7. bulbs, refer to page 183. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ move.
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Page 187: Front Fog Lamps
Replacing components Mobility Headlamps 21-watt bulb, PY21W In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ ets and remove the cover. Parking lamps / daytime running lights Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher Turn signal If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
Page 188: Bulb Replacement
Mobility Replacing components Tail lamps, bulb replacement Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐ row 2. At a glance 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 189: Changing Wheels
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 190: Charging The Battery
Mobility Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack Charging the battery Note Do not plug chargers into the socket Do not connect battery chargers to the factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the battery.◀ General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐...
Page 191: In The Engine Compartment
Replacing components Mobility Maintain the battery in an upright position for Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. transport and storage. Secure the battery so Press the four fasteners and remove the that it does not tip over during transport. cover.
Page 192 Mobility Replacing components Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 193: Breakdown Assistance
The radio ready state is switched on. When the emergency request is received ▷ The Assist system is functional. at the BMW Response Center, the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes ▷ The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has further steps to help you.
Page 194: Roadside Assistance
BMW Response Center. ▷ If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐ sponse Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard for the BMW Response Center.
Page 195 Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. 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;...
Page 196: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow truck other attempt in order to allow the dis‐ charged battery to recharge. Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐ verse order. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Tow-starting and towing Note Do not lift the vehicle...
Page 197: Tow Bar
It can be screwed in at the ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the on‐ pending on local regulations. board vehicle tool kit in the cargo area under ▷...
Page 198 Mobility Breakdown assistance ▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g., Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warning system. Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.◀...
Page 199: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Automatic car washes described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a Hints vehicle, e.
Page 200: Vehicle Care
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash; otherwise, the transmission position P is BMW recommends using cleaning and care engaged and damages can result.◀ products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. To start the engine: Car care and cleaning products Depress the brake pedal.
Page 201 Care Mobility To guard against discoloration, such as from ularly when they have been exposed to road clothing, provide leather care roughly every salt. two months. Rubber components Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐ cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially Aside from water, treat only with rubber more visible.
Page 202 Mobility Care Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do belts clipped into their buckles. not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage can result.◀ Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry.
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Page 205: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 924 974 - X/13...
Page 206: Technical Data
Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
Page 207 Technical data Reference 228i Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,345/1,064 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.7/390 M235i 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 lbs/kg 2,380/1,080 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.7/390 Capacities...
Page 208: Everything From A To Z
Automatic climate con‐ Beverage holder, cu‐ light trol pholder Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ Automatic climate control BMW Assist, see user's culated-air mode 128, with enhanced features manual for Navigation, En‐ Air, dehumidifying, refer to Automatic Curb Monitor tertainment and Communi‐...
Page 209 Everything from A to Z Reference Bulb replacement Center-Lock, see button for Combination switch, refer to Bulb replacement, front central locking Wiper system Bulb replacement, rear Central locking system Comfort Access Bulb replacement, xenon Central screen, refer to Con‐ COMFORT program, Dy‐ headlamps trol Display namic Driving Control...
Page 210 Reference Everything from A to Z Date Driving tips Engine compartment, work‐ Daytime running lights DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ ing in Defrosting, refer to defrosting trol Engine coolant the windows DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ Engine idling when driving, Defrosting, refer to Windows, trol coasting defrosting...
Page 211 Everything from A to Z Reference Fault displays, refer to Check Hints Control Holder for beverages Filler neck for engine oil Garage door opener, refer to Homepage Fine wood, care Universal garage door Hood First aid kit opener Horn Fitting for towing, refer to Gasoline Hotel function, trunk lid Tow fitting...
Page 212 Reference Everything from A to Z Integrated key Lamps and bulbs Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Lane departure warning quest Lane margin, warning Maintenance Intelligent Safety Language on Control Dis‐ Maintenance require‐ Intensity, AUTO pro‐ play ments gram Lashing eyes, securing Maintenance, service require‐ Interior equipment cargo ments...
Page 213 Everything from A to Z Reference Minimum tread, tires Oil additives Pedestrian warning with city Mirror Oil change braking function Mirror memory Oil change interval, service Personal Profile Mobile communication devi‐ requirements Pinch protection system, ces in the vehicle Oil filler neck glass sunroof Modifications, technical, refer Oil types, alternative...
Page 214 Reference Everything from A to Z Refueling Screw thread for tow fit‐ Spare fuse Remaining range ting Specified engine oil Remote control/key Seat and mirror memory types Remote control, malfunc‐ Seat belts, refer to Safety Speed, average tion belts Speed limit detection, on‐ Remote control, univer‐...
Page 215 Everything from A to Z Reference Supplementary text mes‐ Tires, everything on wheels Universal remote control sages and tires Unlock button, automatic Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ Tires, run-flat tires transmission Tire tread Unlocking/locking from in‐ Switch-on times, parked-car Tone, see user's manual for side ventilation Navigation, Entertainment...
Page 216 Reference Everything from A to Z Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield Washer system Washing, vehicle Water on roads Weights Welcome lamps Wheel cleaner Wheels, changing Wheels, everything on wheels and tires Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM Window defroster, rear 128, Windows, powered...
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