BMW 2 COUPE 2023 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Connecting the cables
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary
electronic systems/components, such as the
radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.
1. Open the lid of the jump-start terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive battery termi-
nal, or to the corresponding jump-start ter-
minal of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive battery terminal,
or to the corresponding jump-start terminal
of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative battery termi-
nal, or to the corresponding engine or body
ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative battery terminal, or to the corre-
sponding engine or body ground of the ve-
hicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en-
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first attempt to start the engine is not
successful, wait a few minutes before mak-
ing another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Individual functions may not work correctly
when towing with Front Collision Warning en-
abled or Cruise Control switched on. There is
a risk of accident. Switch off Front Collision
Warning and Cruise Control before towing.
Steptronic transmission:
Transporting the vehicle
General information
Do not transport the vehicle by towing it.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
a risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. The vehicle should only be
transported on a loading platform.
NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-
ing and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the
hazardous area, push it for a short distance at
a speed of no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
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