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BMW 2 COUPE 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Index
A

ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐

tem 

117

 

Acceleration Assistant, refer

to Launch Control 

78

 

Accessories and parts 

7

 

Activated-charcoal filter 

140

 

Adaptive brake lights, refer to

Brake force display 

116

 

Adaptive Light Control 

95

 

Additives, oil 

190

 

Adjustments, seats/head re‐

straints 

54

 

After washing vehicle 

211

 

Airbags 

99

 

Airbags, indicator/warning

light 

100

 

Air circulation, refer to Recir‐

culated-air mode 

137

, 

139

 

Air, dehumidifying, refer to

Cooling function 

136

, 

139

 

Air distribution,

manual 

136

, 

140

 

Air flow, air conditioner 

136

 

Air flow, automatic climate

control 

140

 

Air pressure, tires 

174

 

Air vents, refer to Ventila‐

tion 

141

 

Alarm system 

44

 

Alarm, unintentional 

45

 

All around the center con‐

sole 

16

 

All around the roofliner 

17

 

All around the steering

wheel 

14

 

All-season tires, refer to Win‐

ter tires 

181

 

All-wheel-drive 

118

 

Alternating-code hand-held

transmitter 

144

 

Alternative oil types 

191

 

Ambient light 

98

 

Antifreeze, washer fluid 

74

 

Antilock Brake System,

ABS 

117

 

Anti-slip control, refer to

DSC 

117

 

Approved axle load 

218

 

Approved engine oils, see

Suitable engine oil
types 

191

 

Arrival time 

90

 

Ash tray 

147

 

Assistance when driving

off 

121

 

Attentiveness assistant 

116

 

AUTO intensity 

139

 

Automatic car wash 

210

 

Automatic climate con‐

trol 

135

 

Automatic Curb Monitor 

61

 

Automatic deactivation, front-

seat passenger airbags 

101

 

Automatic headlight con‐

trol 

95

 

Automatic locking 

44

 

Automatic recirculated-air

control 

139

 

Automatic transmission, see

Steptronic transmission 

75

 

AUTO program, automatic cli‐

mate control 

139

 

AUTO program, climate con‐

trol 

136

 

AUTO program, intensity 

139

 

Auto Start/Stop function 

69

 

Average fuel consumption 

90

 

Average speed 

90

 

Axle loads, weights 

218

 

B

Backrest curvature, refer to

Lumbar support 

56

 

Backrest, width 

56

 

Band-aids, refer to First aid

kit 

205

 

Bar for tow-starting/

towing 

208

 

Battery replacement, vehicle

battery 

202

 

Battery replacement, vehicle

remote control 

35

 

Battery, vehicle 

202

 

Belts, safety belts 

58

 

Beverage holder, cu‐

pholder 

153

 

BMW Assist, see user's

manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 

BMW Driver’s Guide App 

6

 

BMW Homepage 

6

 

BMW Internet page 

6

 

BMW maintenance sys‐

tem 

193

 

Bonus range, ECO PRO 

163

 

Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐

pholder 

153

 

Brake assistant 

117

 

Brake discs, break-in 

156

 

Brake force display 

116

 

Brake lights, adaptive 

116

 

Brake lights, brake force dis‐

play 

116

 

Brake pads, break-in 

156

 

Braking, hints 

157

 

Breakdown assistance 

204

 

Break-in 

156

 

Brightness of Control Dis‐

play 

92

 

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Summary of Contents for 2 COUPE 2016

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 2: ...I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 3: ...contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are found in the appendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish...

Page 4: ...ng 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 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 5: ...sories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC You may elect to use other parts and accessories but if you do we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and or accessories are appropri ate for use on your vehicle 4 At page 7 under the warranty section s dis cussion of homologation where it states that you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there the text should read that yo...

Page 6: ...manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle 14 At page 185 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufactu...

Page 7: ...the following text should be read Use of recommended vehicle batteries The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle otherwise the vehicle could be 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 regis...

Page 8: ...I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 9: ...ts 99 Safety 117 Driving stability control systems 123 Driving comfort 135 Climate control 143 Interior equipment 151 Storage compartments Driving tips 156 Things to remember when driving 159 Loading 161 Saving fuel Mobility 170 Refueling 172 Fuel 174 Wheels and tires 187 Engine compartment 189 Engine oil 192 Coolant 193 Maintenance 195 Replacing components 204 Breakdown assistance 210 Care Refere...

Page 10: ...ssibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle compo...

Page 11: ... procedures with appropri ately trained personnel If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories other prod ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice BMW has test...

Page 12: ...ntain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures BMW Maintenance system Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in seri ous dama...

Page 13: ...e accelerator and or brake pedal How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded Howe...

Page 14: ...1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in formation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may call the toll free hotline...

Page 15: ...Notes 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 17: ...tches 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 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 18: ...ms The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Power windows all 46 2 Power windows individual 46 3 Exterior mirror operation 61 4 Glove compartment on the driver s side 152 Driver assistance systems Intelligent Safety 108 Lane departure warning 114 5 Lights Front fog lights 97 Parking lights 94 Low ...

Page 19: ...123 8 Instrument cluster 80 9 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 27 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists 88 10 Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 68 Auto Start Stop function 69 11 Steering column stalk right Wiper 72 Rain sensor 73 Clean the windshields and head lights 74 1...

Page 20: ...ication 6 Climate control 135 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Convertible top 47 9 Parking brake 71 10 PDC Park Distance Control 125 Rearview camera 128 Parking assistant 130 11 Driving Dynamics Control 119 Dynamic Stability Control 117 12 Steptronic transmission selector lever 75 Manual transmission selector lever 75 At a glance Cockpit 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r...

Page 21: ... 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 204 2 Reading lights 97 3 Interior lights 97 4 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 101 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 22: ...ance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Hints To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display e g due to intense so lar radiation the brigh...

Page 23: ... the phone menu 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 1 Turn 2 Press 3 Move in two directions iDrive At a glance 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i...

Page 24: ...red menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap Move the controller to the left Closes current display and shows previous display Reopens previous display by pre...

Page 25: ...ted menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function Function is activated Function is deactivate...

Page 26: ...ctive map and Internet Via touch pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites Function Controls Move interactive map or Internet sites Swipe into re spective direc tion Enlarge shrink interactive map or Internet sites Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Display the menu or open a link in the Internet Tap once Changing settings You may change control display sett...

Page 27: ...th Symbol flashes network search Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Symbol Meaning Text message was received Check the SIM card SIM card is blocked SIM card is missing Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Additional symbols Symbol Meanin...

Page 28: ...se Without navigation system and telephone Only radio stations can be stored on the but tons refer to user s manual for Navigation En tertainment Communication Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function Press button The function will work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone num...

Page 29: ... personal data 5 Continue 6 OK Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function Press the controller delete the let ter or number Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between cases letters and ...

Page 30: ...arget search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display At a glance iDrive 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 31: ... identi fied Set the language refer to page 92 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no ot...

Page 32: ...nd output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone Setting the voice dialog Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbr...

Page 33: ...s and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and convertible top closed to prevent noise interference Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Voice activation system At a glance 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 34: ...provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scriptions This is helpful when the terminol ogy for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms selected from the i...

Page 35: ... move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function 5 Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat steps 4 5 Opens a new...

Page 36: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 37: ...ation 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 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 38: ...ou may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 43 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 193 Overview 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the trunk lid 4 Panic...

Page 39: ...icle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control Steptronic 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 Start Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the...

Page 40: ...pening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Select a profile All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time If the profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control this profile will apply to both remote controls ...

Page 41: ...amed It is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Display user list at startup Using the remote control Note Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take th...

Page 42: ... vehicle Hold down the remote control button un til the closing operation is completed Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the motion In this case the convertible top and convertible top well storage cover will slowly lower after a short period of time The convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are not locked Press button again until the convertibl...

Page 43: ...objects or electronic devices In the case of interference the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with out remote control refer to page 39 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement Thi...

Page 44: ...ehicle with the doors closed The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking The fuel filler flap remains unlocked In the event of a severe accident the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening Press the central locking system button to unlock the doors together and then pull the door handle above the armrest On the door to...

Page 45: ...m of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the glove compartment If the glove compartment is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened Trunk lid secured arrow 1 Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system Th...

Page 46: ...ace on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door arrow with your finger for approx 1 second without grasp ing the door handle This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control To save battery power ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and or power con sumers are turned off before locking the vehi cle Convenient closing Monitor closing Monitor closing to e...

Page 47: ...l objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key refer to page 39 Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 35 Doors 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fuel filler fl...

Page 48: ... When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to Opening a door the hood or the trunk lid Movements in the interior Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car Disconnected battery voltage The alarm system briefly signals tampering By sounding an acoustic alarm By switching on the hazard warning sys tem By flashing the daytime running...

Page 49: ...or motion sensor even when the convertible top is open Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally The windows must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations In automatic car washes In duplex garages During transport on trains...

Page 50: ...switch to the resistance point The window closes while the switch is held Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The front windows close automatically Pulling again stops the motion The rear windows close as long as the switch is pressed See also Convenient closing refer to page 38 via remote control Closing together Pull the switch to or beyond the resist ance point All windows are closed wh...

Page 51: ...m weather related dam age and to some extent from theft Event when the convertible top is closed only store valuables in the locked trunk At higher speeds vacuum produced in the vehicle interior causes the convertible top to begin to flutter Increase the amount of air via the automatic climate control so that no vacuum is produced in the vehicle It is not possible to start the engine and operate t...

Page 52: ...d closing operation Keep children away from the opening path of the convertible top otherwise there is a risk of injury Observe traffic during operation When the convertible top is opened while driving be alert to traffic otherwise it may re sult in an accident If possible do not move the convertible top while driving in reverse be cause rearward vision is severely impaired while the convertible t...

Page 53: ...nvertible top well stor age cover lower already after a short waiting period The convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are not locked Operate switch again until the convertible operation is terminated Convenient operation from outside When equipped with Comfort Access the convertible top can also be operated from out side Convenient opening refer to page 37 via the remote cont...

Page 54: ...tible top Only close the convertible top with two people Carry out the following steps with the aid of a second person and with the doors open other wise it may result in damage to the convertible top 1 Grasp the sheet metal of the convertible top well storage cover from the outside us ing both hands and swing it slightly up ward 2 Before further opening the convertible top well storage cover secu...

Page 55: ...e up to the stop The front convertible top frame must be locked in the windshield frame The rear convertible top frame is automati cally pressed onto the convertible top well storage cover 3 Have the convertible top checked by the service center Wind deflector The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movement in the vehicle interior when driving with the convertible top down Installation The...

Page 56: ... back with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to be moved all the way back Otherwise the wind deflector will be damaged Removing Proceed in reverse sequence Luggage on the back seat In order to store luggage on the rear seat when the wind deflector is installed the outer frame of the wind deflector is flipped up In this wind deflector position the rear seat backrest can be folded down e g...

Page 57: ...r back by 45 in order to extend the opposing pin 4 Align wind deflector with the fixing point on the installation side and turn back the re lease lever another 45 in order to extend the second pin Opening and closing Controls 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 58: ...eat while driving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the pr...

Page 59: ... it off to make sure the seat engages properly Electrically adjustable seats At a glance 1 Seat and mirror memory 2 Backrest width 3 Lumbar support 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward backward height seat tilt General information The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the profile currently in use When the vehi cle is unlocked via the remote control the po sition is automatically retrieved if t...

Page 60: ...e spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the back rest using the side wings to ad just the lateral support Controls Adjusting 56 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15...

Page 61: ...nobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged Manual length adjustment Comfort entry The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward backward and backrest adjust ment 1 Pull lever up to the stop 2 Fold backrest forward 3 Push the seat forward Original position 1 Push the seat back into the or...

Page 62: ...l be correct for adult seat occupants of ev ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted Hints One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies lo...

Page 63: ... of all occupied seats properly otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest Adjusting the height To raise push To lower press...

Page 64: ...alled up Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory At a glance Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press button The LED in the but ton lights up 4 Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit The LED goes out If the SET button is pressed accidentally Press button again The LED goes out Calling up settings Comfort function 1 Open the ...

Page 65: ...appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror as this will increase your risk of an accident At a glance 1 Adjusting 61 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out 62 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc tion in which the button is pressed Savi...

Page 66: ...e the mirrors could be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror refer to page 62 Interior rearview mirror manually dimmable Flip lever To reduce the blinding effect ...

Page 67: ... Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Steering wheel heating Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Adjusting Controls 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II ...

Page 68: ...age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Automatic deactivation of front seat passen ger airbags refer to page 101 Note Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in...

Page 69: ...e best possible belt guide position is reached Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stabil ity of the child seat will be reduced Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint system in the front passeng...

Page 70: ...e lower LATCH anchors Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair 2 of LATCH sym bols It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away from the area of the child re straint s...

Page 71: ...tion off Steptronic transmission Press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake Manual transmission Press the Start Stop but ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers P when the ignition is switched o...

Page 72: ...king brake and place the trans mission in selector lever position P or N to pre vent the vehicle from moving Repeated starting in quick succession Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat edly and in quick succession Otherwise the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle r...

Page 73: ...en the Auto Start Stop function is active it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions Steptronic transmission The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped The driver s safety belt is buckled or t...

Page 74: ...ied length of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Steptronic transmission change from se lector lever position D to R N or M S ...

Page 75: ...ed The parking brake is set Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Releasing Raise lever slightly press the button and guide the lever down Hints Use while driving On rare occasions if it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving do not use ex cessive force when applying it When using it keep the button on the lever depressed Otherwise using excessive force when apply ing the parki...

Page 76: ...resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlight flasher High beams arrow 1 Headlight flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the wiper motor may be damage...

Page 77: ...ensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Activating deactivating Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wipe...

Page 78: ... must be reactivated Folding wipers back down Before switching the ignition on fold the wipers back down to the windshield other wise the wipers may become damaged when they are activated 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Push wiper lever down Wipers move to their resting position and are ready again for operation Washer fluid Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury...

Page 79: ...ver 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 N Neutral The vehicle may roll Use in automatic car washes e g When the ignition is switched off refer to page 67 selector lever position P is engaged automatically P Park Select only when the vehicle is station...

Page 80: ...er in the desired di rection beyond a resistance point if needed After releasing the selector lever it returns to its center position Press unlock button in order to Engage R Shift out of P Engaging P Press button P Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec tor lever position D The sport program of the transmission is acti vated Ac...

Page 81: ... manual mode In addition the kickdown is deactivated The lowest possible gear is selected by simul taneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddle However this effect is not produced via the shift paddles when switching briefly from D to manual mode Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Shift paddles The shift ...

Page 82: ...e it against moving on its own Steptronic Sport transmission Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often otherwise this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle Do not use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 156 period To inc...

Page 83: ...conds 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 Driving Controls 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 84: ...pective features and systems Overview instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Messages e g Check Control 3 Tachometer 84 4 Current fuel consumption 5 Electronic displays 80 6 Fuel gauge 84 7 Reset miles 84 Electronic displays Selection lists refer to page 88 External temperature refer to page 85 Auto Start Stop function refer to page 69 On board computer refer to page 89 Date refer to page 85 Energy re...

Page 85: ... switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are defective Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediate...

Page 86: ...sure Monitor TPM Illuminated the Tire Pressure Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Flashing and then continuously illuminated no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the int...

Page 87: ...ion refer to High beams refer to page 72 General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored The symbol is shown in the display of the instrument cluster Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con trol message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights Supplementary text messages Additional in...

Page 88: ...d again after the ignition is switched off Fuel gauge 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 170 Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the e...

Page 89: ...sively engine operation might vary The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel con sumption Check whether you are currently driving in an effi cient and environmentall...

Page 90: ...intenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Sym bols Description No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching The service deadline has already passed Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Make sure that th...

Page 91: ... symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit The camera in the area of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable over head sign posts Traffic signs with extra sym bols for wet road conditions etc are also de tected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be display...

Page 92: ...terior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc In the event of incorrect detection by the camera If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in road routing When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conformi...

Page 93: ...urn signal lever Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Info display Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display Range ECO PRO bonus range Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed Date Speed limit detection Time of arrival When destination guidance is ac...

Page 94: ...n signal lever Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi gation system before the trip is started The distance to the destination is adopted au tomatically Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en tered in the navigation system before the trip is started The time must be correctly ...

Page 95: ...ngs 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed 5 Press the controller Speed warning is stored Activating deactivating the speed warning On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press the controller Setting your current speed as the speed warning On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Select current speed 4 Press the controller The current vehi...

Page 96: ...red Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Language 4 Select the desired language Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 28 Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature...

Page 97: ...Depending on the light conditions the bright ness settings may not be clearly visible Displays Controls 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 98: ...adlight control General information Position of switch If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Position of switch the vehicle s lights light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lights for extended pe riods otherwise they might drain the battery and it would then be im...

Page 99: ...le to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks under these conditions you should always switch on the lights manually Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position or After the ignition is switched off the park ing lights light up in position Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so it may not ...

Page 100: ...es that the high beams are activated whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams non and off as usual Note Personal responsibility The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judg ment of when to use the high beams There fore manually reel off the high beams in situa tions where required to avoid a safety r...

Page 101: ...resence of highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Fog lights 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 95 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front...

Page 102: ...hts in the interior Selecting color scheme On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Ambient 4 Select desired setting With a color scheme selected and welcome lights activated they illuminate in the line s color when vehicle is unlocked 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 Co...

Page 103: ... airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Side airbag 4 Knee airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in ...

Page 104: ... wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard and the seats Even when you follow all instructions very closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals Malfunction deactivation and after de ploy...

Page 105: ...tems to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below No moisture in or on the seat Indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags The indicator lamp fo...

Page 106: ...vated in the event of a sufficiently serious accident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted ex cessively The safety frames located behind the rear headrests extend within fractions of a second Supplementing the reinforced front windshield frame the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety Hints Keep the movement area unobstructed Always keep the movement area of the rollover p...

Page 107: ...ond safety frame Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed when there is a malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure and tire temperature Hints Tire d...

Page 108: ...a short period the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values The reset is completed automatically while driving The progress of the reset is displayed After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed You may interrupt this trip at any time When you continue the reset resumes automatically...

Page 109: ... has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the veh...

Page 110: ...e has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to ov...

Page 111: ...rm reset 4 Start the engine do not drive off 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset 6 Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflati...

Page 112: ...rox 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the act...

Page 113: ...erwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati cally active after every departure Press button the sy...

Page 114: ...rwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to int...

Page 115: ...danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at a relatively high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is assisted by a minor automatic braking inter vention in a possible risk of collision Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous prewarning Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver h...

Page 116: ...e e g the warning time the more warnings are displayed However there may also be an ex cess of false warnings Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe destrians The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function The camera in the area of...

Page 117: ...ow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The ...

Page 118: ...80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF If the camera viewing field or the front windshield are dirty or covered Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop knob Durin...

Page 119: ...lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain or snowfall In the event of missing worn poorly visi ble merging diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction a...

Page 120: ...rocedure takes the following criteria into account Personal driving style e g steering behav ior Driving conditions e g length of trip Starting at approximately 43 mph 70 km h the system is active and can display a recommen dation to take a break Break recommendation If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or fatigued a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to t...

Page 121: ...Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels when driving off and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose diving Within the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi cle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by...

Page 122: ...s or loose road surfaces e g unplowed snowy roads but with some what limited driving stability Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves Therefore drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances When driving in slush or on u...

Page 123: ...orce required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed This results in a sporty steering response In addition it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering Servotronic The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re quired to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed At low speeds the steering force is strongly supported i e during steer ing low force...

Page 124: ...n the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When activating cruise control the program automatically switches to SPORT mode Indicator warning lights SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Depending on the equipment consistently sporty tuning of the suspension steeri...

Page 125: ...iving mode SPORT refer to page 120 ECO PRO refer to page 163 Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the list in the in strument cluster can differ from the illustration shown Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Display on the Control Display Program changes can be dis...

Page 126: ...ut 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 Controls Driving stability control systems 122 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 127: ...s Do not use the system if unfavorable conditions make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed e g On winding roads In heavy traffic On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press button Function System on off interrupt Store speed Resume speed rocker switch cha...

Page 128: ...control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by ...

Page 129: ...the ob stacle and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given By the front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m To ensure full functionality Do not cover sensors e g with stickers bicycle racks Keep the sensors clean and free of ice When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors...

Page 130: ...he button Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object E g if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front ...

Page 131: ...re or after a continuous tone sounds False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range In heavy rain When sensors are very dirty or covered with ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga ...

Page 132: ... deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Switching the view via iDrive With ...

Page 133: ...smallest pos sible turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle Obstacle marking 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 Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1...

Page 134: ...ine and takes control of steering during the parking procedure When parking also take note of the visual and acoustic information and instructions issued by the PDC the parking assistant and the rear view camera and react accordingly A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 125 Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the drive...

Page 135: ...dth of gap between two objects your vehicle s width plus approx 2 3 ft 0 7 m up to maximum 16 ft 5 m Minimum depth your vehicle s length The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver Dur to technical limitations the system can approximate the depth of diagonal parking spaces only Regarding the parking procedure Doors and trunk lid closed Parking brake released When parking i...

Page 136: ... detected the system automatically adjusts the suitable parking method In the case of parking spaces suitable for parallel and diagonal parking a selection menu is displayed In this case the desired parking method must be selected manually The parking procedure is ac tive Steering control has been taken over by system Parking space search is always active whenever the vehicle is moving forward slo...

Page 137: ...ayed Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con tinued if needed Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this System limits No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assis tance in the following situations In tight curves When DSC is deactivated Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations On bumpy road surfaces suc...

Page 138: ...ve into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system checked Controls Driving comfort 134 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 139: ...systems Automatic climate control 1 Seat heating left 57 2 Vent settings 3 Rear window defroster 4 Air flow 5 AUTO program 6 Temperature 7 Seat heating right 57 8 Cooling function 9 Recirculated air mode 10 Interior temperature sensor Hints Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir cula...

Page 140: ...program When the convertible top is open the convertible program is activated as well In the convertible program the automatic climate control is optimized for driving with the convertible top open In addition the air flow is increased as the vehicle speed increases The efficiency of the convertible program can be greatly enhanced by installing the wind de flector Temperature Turn the ring to set ...

Page 141: ...void window fogging If the windows fog over switch off recircu lated air mode and increase the air flow if needed Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases Switching t...

Page 142: ...osts windows and removes condensa tion Hints Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases Climate control functions in detail Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired...

Page 143: ... as the vehicle speed increases The efficiency of the convertible program can be greatly enhanced by installing the wind de flector Maximum cooling Press button The system is set to the lowest tem perature optimum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of appro...

Page 144: ...e the condensation sen sor Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Rear window defroster Press button The rear window...

Page 145: ...ar Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 2 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 3 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if needed The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature e...

Page 146: ...Activate timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the reel on time is acti vated The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to be reacti vated Controls Climate control 142 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r ...

Page 147: ...ivat ing a device using the universal garage door opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the area of the remote con trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag ...

Page 148: ...tem Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code syste...

Page 149: ...le the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior rear view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig nal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until ...

Page 150: ...f the compass are dis played Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle 2 Set the currently applicable compass zone 3 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no mo...

Page 151: ... Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit 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 Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery charger...

Page 152: ... located on the left side in the trunk USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g Personal Profile settings refer to page 35 Music collection Importing Trips Hints Observe the following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interfac...

Page 153: ... seat When installing child restraint systems make sure that the child seat is securely fas tened to the backrest of the seat Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the sea...

Page 154: ...o could enter the car s interior during brak ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle s occupants To secure cargo refer to page 160 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Controls Interior equipment 150 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 155: ...partments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 151 Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 152 Compartments in the doors refer to page 152 Without Smoker s package Front storage compartment in front of the cupholders refer to page 152 Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer t...

Page 156: ... Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac cident Front storage compartment A storage compartment is located in the center armrest in front of the cup holders Center armrest Front A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats Opening Fold t...

Page 157: ...ge compart ment for the first aid kit refer to page 205 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 Only transport heavy luggage in t...

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Page 159: ...riving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 160: ...res are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal per formance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in pe riod Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only afte...

Page 161: ...d the road surface ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle Driving through water Observe water level and speed Do not exceed the maximum water level and maximum speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the trans mission may be damaged Drive though calm water only and only if it is not deeper than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than w...

Page 162: ... downhill gradients in the gear that requires least braking efforts Other wise the brakes may overheat and reduce brake efficiency You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if needed Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the brake pads are favored by Low mileage Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all Infrequ...

Page 163: ...uring them oth erwise they may present a danger to occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and pas...

Page 164: ...backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are two or four lash ing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to secure cargo and store small parts Hook the floor net into the fittings in the trunk floor Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo as described otherwise it may present a danger to the occu pants e g during braking ...

Page 165: ... air resistance and therefore lead to greater fuel consumption Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance...

Page 166: ...ions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Reel off these functions if they are not needed The ECO PRO driving program supports the energy conserving use of comfort features These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely Have maintenanc...

Page 167: ...iency can be optimized by disengag ing the engine and Coasting refer to page 165 with the engine idling This function is only available in ECO PRO mode ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO climate control Climate control is set to be fuel efficient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economize...

Page 168: ...p The arrow indicates that the driving 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 Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 ECO PRO Info ECO PRO tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions a...

Page 169: ...on when selector lever position D is set The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption Selector lever position D remains engaged This driving condition is referred to as coast ing As soon as you step on the brake or accelera tor pedal the engine is automatically coupled again Hints Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO re fer to page 162 driving mode Coasting i...

Page 170: ...isplay The Coasting driving condition is displayed in EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode is active The distance traveled in the Coasting driving condition is indicated by a counter Color code blue arrow 1 and symbol arrow 2 driving condition Coasting Displaying EfficientDynamics info 1 Vehicle info 2 EfficientDynamics 3 EfficientDynamics info Deactivating the system manually The functi...

Page 171: ...d a lookup table The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv ing style The more efficient the driving style the smoother the depicted route becomes ar row 1 The table of values contains stars The more efficient the driving style the more stars are in cluded in the table and the faster the bonus range increases arrow 2 If on the other hand the driving style is ineffi cient a wavy road and a redu...

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Page 173: ...sure 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 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 174: ...t a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise 3 Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do n...

Page 175: ... nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may eslide causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle Handling fuels Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station Refueling Mobility 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 176: ...h a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per centage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol e g M5 to M100 otherwise this could...

Page 177: ...purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance Fuel Mobility 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 178: ...ire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to 1 45 psi 0 1 bar For Flat Tire Monitor after co...

Page 179: ... 205 50 R 17 89 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 225 40 R 18 92 V M S XL A S RSC 225 40 R 18 92 V M S XL RSC 2 4 35 2 8 41 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 45 R 17 91 W RSC Rear 245 40 R 17 91 W RSC 2 2 32 2 5 36 Front 225 40 R 18 92 Y XL RSC Rear 245 35 R 18 92 Y XL RSC 2 3 33 2 8 41 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y Std Rear 245 35 R 18 92 Y XL Std 2 3 33 2 8 41 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC R...

Page 180: ...bserve and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Other wise tire damage and accidents could occur Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h 228i 228i xDrive Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 45 R 17 91 H M S RSC 2 3 ...

Page 181: ...5 40 R 18 88 Y Std Rear 245 35 R 18 92 Y XL Std 2 6 38 3 1 45 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC Rear 245 30 R 19 89 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Emergency wheel T 125 80 R 17 99 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 M235i Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 205 50 R 17 89 ...

Page 182: ... R 19 88 Y XL RSC Rear 245 30 R 19 89 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Emergency wheel T 125 80 R 17 99 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches 96 load rating not for ZR tires Y speed rating before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 10...

Page 183: ...ecified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generati...

Page 184: ...n the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects Unusual vibrations while driving Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Damage can e g be caused by driving over curbs road damage or similar things In case of tire damage...

Page 185: ...roper use these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec ommend the use of retreaded tires Retreaded tire...

Page 186: ...ing with a flat tire Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Mobility System The concept With the Mobility System minor tire damage can be sealed quickly to enable continued travel To accomplish this sealant is pumped into the tires which seals the damage from the inside...

Page 187: ... inflation pressure 4 Inflation pressure dial 5 Compressor 6 Connector cable for socket 7 Connection hose stowed in the bottom of the compressor Filling the tire with sealant 1 Shake the sealing container 2 Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing Do not kink the hose 3 Attach the connection hose to the connec tor of the sealing container ensuring that it engages audibly W...

Page 188: ...e a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 5 bar While the tire is being filled with sealant the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel 3 Drive 33 ft 10 m forward and back to dis tribute the sealant in the tire 4 I...

Page 189: ...ar Increase pressure with the ignition turned on or the engine running reel on the compressor To reduce the pressure press the but ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Replace the defective tire and the sealant con tainer of the Mobility System as soon as pos...

Page 190: ...snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if needed Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains Mobility Wheels and tires 186 Online Edition for Pa...

Page 191: ...ry provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Important features in the engine compartment 1 Jump starting negative battery terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive battery terminal 5 Engine compartment fuse box 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir The coolant reservoir for 6 cylinder and diesel engines is located o...

Page 192: ... that the wiper arms are against the windshield or this may result in damage Opening the hood 1 Pull lever arrow 1 Hood is unlocked 2 After the lever is released pull the lever again arrow 2 Hood can be opened Indicator warning lights When the hood is unlocked a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed wh...

Page 193: ...hile driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last sufficiently long trip is displayed With frequent short distance trips regularly perform a detailed measurement Displaying the engine ...

Page 194: ...n Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Oil filler neck Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity to be added is indicated in the message dis played in the instrument cluster Adding engine oil Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise this may cause engine damage Do not add too much engine oil When t...

Page 195: ...ne oils can be in quired with the service center Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following oil rating can be added Gasoline engine API SM or superior oil rating Engine oil change The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil Engine oil Mobility 191...

Page 196: ...lable from the service center Coolant level General information Depending on the engine installation the cool ant reservoir is located on the right side or the left side of the engine compartment Checking 1 Let the engine cool 2 The coolant level is correct if it lies be tween the minimum and maximum marks The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir Symbol Meaning Maximum Minimum Adding 1 L...

Page 197: ...ge 86 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently Storage periods...

Page 198: ...ide for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring withi...

Page 199: ...he wiper blades 1 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 2 Squeeze the retainer spring arrow 1 and fold up the wiper blade arrow 2 3 Remove the wiper blade forward from the catch 4 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place 5 Fold down the wipers Folding down wipers before opening the hood Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms with the wiper blades a...

Page 200: ...stalled behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal ligh...

Page 201: ...er of removal 4 Attach the cover to the wheel house Low beams 55 watt bulb H7 1 Turn the cover counterclockwise and re move 2 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove 3 Pull the connector off the bulb 4 Attach the connector to the new bulb 5 First insert the bulb at the top with the strap arrow 1 and then press down firmly arrow 2 The bulb must audibly latch in place ...

Page 202: ... the new bulb proceed in reverse order of removal Make sure you hear the bulb holder engage 4 Close the headlight housing with the lid Xenon headlights Hints Because of the long life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very low Switching the lights on and off frequently shortens their life If a bulb fails reel on the front fog lights and continue the trip with great care Comply with local ...

Page 203: ...nd remove the cover 2 If necessary pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove 3 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove 4 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re verse order of removal 5 Attach the cover to the wheel house Front fog lights Follow general instructions refer to page 195 35 watt bulb H8 1 ...

Page 204: ...il lights bulb replacement Overview 1 Turn signal 2 Top brake lamp 3 Reversing lamp 4 Rear lamp 5 Bottom brake lights Bulb replacement Follow general instructions refer to page 195 Turn signal brake tail rear or reversing lamp 21 watt bulb P21W Rear fog lamp 6 watt bulb H6W Removing the tail lamp 1 Open trunk lid 2 Open the two covers on the tail lamp 3 With the handle of the screwdriver from the ...

Page 205: ...onnect the plug to the bulb holder 2 Insert the tail lamp straight in and press it in arrow 1 until the rubber mount latches in the inner fastener Make sure when in serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip ar row 2 on the top side of the tail lamp does not fold over Screw on the two nuts ar row 3 and close covers Central brake lamp and license plate lamp Follow general instructions refer to page ...

Page 206: ... service life 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 Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an i...

Page 207: ...e three cover screws arrow 1 2 Squeeze and raise the holder arrow 2 3 Remove the cover from one side arrow 3 4 Press the four fasteners and remove the cover Attaching the covers 1 When attaching the cover make sure that all four fasteners are engaged 2 Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars 3 Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws In the trunk Fold...

Page 208: ...ncy Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS ...

Page 209: ...fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage The first aid kit is located in the trunk in the storage compartment Ju...

Page 210: ...the vehicle providing assis tance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle 5 Attach the second terminal ...

Page 211: ...g wheel movements are re quired The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehi cle s response Tow truck With rear wheel drive Your vehicle should be transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise d...

Page 212: ...ing it to other vehicle parts may cause damage Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations If the electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angl...

Page 213: ...ptronic transmission Have the cause of the starting problems fixed Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 205 If the vehicle is equipped with a cat alytic converter only tow start while the en gine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 67 on 3 Engage third ge...

Page 214: ...e sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Automatic car washes Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys tems With washing systems operating at high pres sures and nozzle positions close to the win dows drops of water can penetrate Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid p...

Page 215: ...use abrasive or acidic cleansers Soak areas that have been dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water Thaw ice with de icing spray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur Completely remove all residues on the win dows to mi...

Page 216: ...s may destroy the rubber coating In correct care and cleaning may cause the convertible top and its seams to become leaky To remove heavy soiling especially for light colored convertible tops use a special convertible top cleaner Proceed as follows 1 Spray the convertible top with the convertible top cleaner 2 Make the convertible top cleaner foam up using a well saturated sponge moving it in circ...

Page 217: ... facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover Matt black spray coated components Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with water Do not soak the roofliner No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol vents Do not use...

Page 218: ...monitors Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household cleaning agents otherwise surfaces can be af fected Keeping out moisture Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit otherwise electrical components can be damaged Avoid pressure Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do not use abrasive materials otherwise damage can result Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber ...

Page 219: ...Care Mobility 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 220: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 221: ...ference 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 2 959 847 II 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 222: ...le or can be obtained from the service center The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account attached parts for example a roof antenna roof racks or spoiler The heights can deviate for example due to the selected special eq...

Page 223: ...argo area capacity cu ft l M235i powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 475 4 520 2 030 2 050 Load lbs kg 680 308 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 120 962 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 525 1 145 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 228i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 540 2 059 Load lbs kg 680 308 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 075 941 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 ...

Page 224: ... intensity 139 Automatic car wash 210 Automatic climate con trol 135 Automatic Curb Monitor 61 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger airbags 101 Automatic headlight con trol 95 Automatic locking 44 Automatic recirculated air control 139 Automatic transmission see Steptronic transmission 75 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 139 AUTO program climate con trol 136 AUTO program intensity 13...

Page 225: ... 213 Cigarette lighter 147 Cleaning displays 214 Climate control 135 138 Clock 85 Closing opening via door lock 39 Closing opening with remote control 37 Coasting 165 Coasting with engine decou pled coasting 165 Coasting with idling en gine 165 Cockpit 14 Combination reel refer to Turn signals 71 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 72 Comfort Access 41 COMFORT program Dy namic Driving Control...

Page 226: ...elligent Safety 108 Driving Dynamics Con trol 119 Driving instructions break in 156 Driving mode 119 Driving notes general 156 Driving stability control sys tems 117 Driving style analysis 166 Driving tips 156 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 117 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 118 Dynamic Damping Con trol 119 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 117 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 118 E ECO PRO 162 ECO PRO bon...

Page 227: ... deactivation 101 Front seat passenger airbags indicator lamp 101 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107 Fuel 172 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 90 Fuel filler flap 170 Fuel gauge 84 Fuel lid 170 Fuel quality 172 Fuel recommendation 172 Fuel tank capacity 219 Fuse 203 G Garage door opener refer to Universal Integrated Remote Control 143 Gasoline 172 Gear change Steptronic transmission 76 G...

Page 228: ...ror man ually dimmable 62 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 86 Interval mode 73 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 202 Joystick Steptronic transmis sion 76 Jump starting 205 K Key remote control 34 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 41 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 35 Kickdown Steptronic trans mission 75 Knee airbag 99 L Lamp replacement 195 Lamp replacement front 1...

Page 229: ... wheels and tires 180 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 208 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 194 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 194 Obstacle marking rearview camera 129 Octane rating refer to Rec ommended fuel grade 172 Odometer 84 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Oil 189 Oil adding 190 Oil additives 190 Oil change 191 Oil change interval service requirements 86 Oil ...

Page 230: ...60 Retreaded tires 181 Roadside parking lights 95 Rollover protection sys tem 102 RON recommended fuel grade 172 Roofliner 17 Rope for tow starting towing 208 RSC Run Flat System Com ponent refer to Run flat tires 182 Rubber components care 213 Run flat tires 182 S Safe braking 157 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 59 Safety belts 58 Safety belts care 213 S...

Page 231: ...ephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 136 138 Temperature display for ex ternal temperature 85 Terminal starting aid 206 Text messages supplemen tary 83 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 44 Thigh support 56 Through loading system 149 Tilt alarm sensor 45 Time of arrival 90 Tire damage 180 Tire identification marks 178...

Page 232: ...displays see Check Control 81 Warning messages see Check Control 81 Warning triangle 205 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 74 Washer nozzles wind shield 74 Washer system 72 Washing vehicle 210 Water on roads 157 Weights 218 Welcome lamps during un locking 37 Welcome lights 94 Wheel cleaner 213 Wheels changing 180 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 174 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107 Wheels Tire Pressure...

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