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Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER S MANUAL THE BMW M2 COMPETITION LINK CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

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Page 3: ... vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical fea tures available in your BMW M2 The manual also contains information de signed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M2 Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Manual for the vehicle You can find suppleme...

Page 4: ...ANCE Cockpit 36 iDrive 40 Voice activation system 49 General settings 52 Owner s Manual media 64 CONTROLS Opening and closing 68 Seats mirrors and steering wheel 85 Transporting children safely 98 Driving 102 Displays 119 Lights 133 Safety 138 Driving stability control systems 157 Driving comfort 163 Climate control 172 Interior equipment 181 Storage compartments 191 4 Online Edition for Part no 0...

Page 5: ... components 240 Breakdown assistance 246 Care 253 REFERENCE Technical data 260 Appendix 262 Everything from A to Z 264 2019 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English ID5 II 19 03 19 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling 5 Online Edition f...

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Page 8: ...ailable on the Internet www bmwusa com Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle The Integrated Owner s Manual specifically de scribes features and functions found in the vehi cle The Integrated Owner s Manual can be dis played on the Control Display Additional information refer to page 64 BMW Driver s Guide app Driver s Guide App shows the most suitable in formation for the selected vehicle If pos...

Page 9: ...d functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served For any options and equipment not described in this Owner s Manual refer to the Supplementary Owner s Manuals Your dealer s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the fea tures and options applicable to your vehicle Status of the Owner s Manual Basic...

Page 10: ... with properly trained personnel referred to in the Owner s Manual as another qualified service center or re pair shop If work is performed improperly for instance maintenance and repair there is a risk of subse quent damage and related safety risks Parts and accessories BMW recommends the use of parts and acces sory products approved by BMW Approved parts and accessories and advice on their use a...

Page 11: ...ing condi tions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is oper ated under those conditions If you wish to oper ate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and ho mologation requirements You should also be aware o...

Page 12: ...ts The data is required to perform the control unit functions Furthermore it also serves to recog nize and correct malfunctions and helps the ve hicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle functions The majority of this data is volatile and is only processed within the vehicle itself Only a small share of the data is stored event related in event or fault memories When servicing for instance during rep...

Page 13: ... active access to vehicle data How the data will be processed further is deter mined by the provider of the particular app being used The extent of the possible settings de pends on the respective app and the operating system of the mobile device Services General information If the vehicle has a wireless network connection this enables data to be exchanged between the vehicle and other systems The...

Page 14: ...cle was traveling This data can help provide a better understand ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data is re corded by the EDR under normal driving condi tions and no personal data for instance name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforce ment...

Page 15: ...in in dividual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Can...

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Page 17: ...QUICK REFERENCE Entering 18 Set up and use 22 On the road 27 17 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 18: ...nts are locked Button for central locking system Overview Button for the central locking system Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the doors closed The fuel filler flap remains unlocked The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find your self in a dangerous situation Press...

Page 19: ...on the remote con trol for approx 1 second Depending on the setting the doors may also be unlocked Displays and control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Light switch element 2 High beams headlight flasher turn signal 3 Instrument cluster 4 Start Stop button 5 Wiper system Indicator warning lights Instrument cluster The indicator warning lights can light up in a vari ety of combinat...

Page 20: ...an be used to select menu items and enter the settings Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once calls up the main menu Press twice displays all menu items of the main menu Opens the Communication menu Opens the Media Radio menu Opens destination input menu for navigation Opens navigation map Press once opens the previous dis play Press and hold open the menus used last Opens the Option...

Page 21: ...ing princi ple of the voice activation system read out loud General information on voice control To have help for the current menu read out loud Help Information on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection Instead use th...

Page 22: ...1 Memory function 2 Backrest width 3 Lumbar support 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward back height tilt Adjusting the head restraint Height To raise push the head restraint up To lower press button arrow 1 and push head restraint down Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Folding in and out QUICK REFERENCE Set up and use 22 Online Edition for Part no 01402...

Page 23: ... seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed Once underway adjustment of the seat position on the driver s side is disabled after a short while Entering the rear Manual forward back adjustment 1 Pull lever up to the stop 2 Fold backrest forward 3 Push the seat forward Manual forward back adjustment original position 1 Push the seat back into the original position 2 Fold back the...

Page 24: ...the right to select the state from the list Entering the address The address can be entered in any order Example entering the address via the town city 1 City Postal code 2 Enter the town city The list is narrowed down further with each entry 3 Select the symbol 4 Select a town city from the list 5 If necessary enter the street 6 Select the street as you would the town city 7 If necessary enter a ...

Page 25: ...ted via iDrive or the button on the steering wheel Via iDrive Accept Via the button on the steering wheel Press the button Via the instrument cluster Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select Accept Dialing a number 1 Communication 2 Dial number 3 Enter the numbers 4 Select the symbol The connection is es tablished via the mobile phone to which this function has been assigned Establish th...

Page 26: ...Select CarPlay as the function Apple CarPlay The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis played in the device list QUICK REFERENCE Set up and use 26 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 27: ... Start Stop button M double clutch transmission switching off 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button 3 Set the parking brake if needed Manual transmission switching off 1 With the vehicle at a standstill press the Start Stop button 2 Shift into first gear or reverse 3 Set the parking brake Auto Start Stop function Manual transmission switches the engine off au tomatically while st...

Page 28: ...s Drive mode In Drive mode all forward gears are automatically changed S is Sequential mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to up shift or downshift without letting off the gas R is reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary N is Neutral Use in automatic vehicle washes for instance The vehicle can then roll P Park The drive wheels are blocked P is engaged automatically After th...

Page 29: ...press the lever either up or down past the resistance point Off press the lever back into the standard position Lights and lighting Light functions Symbol Function Automatic headlight control Adaptive light functions Lights off Daytime running lights Parking lights Low beams Instrument lighting Wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Switching on Press the lever up until the desire...

Page 30: ...ess the lever up once from its standard position arrow 1 To deactivate press the lever back into the standard position Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever Cleaning the windshield and headlights Pull the lever Climate control Automatic climate control Button Function Temperature Air conditioning AUTO program QUICK REFERENCE On the road 30 Online Edi...

Page 31: ...Rear window defroster Seat heating Refueling Refueling Fuel cap 1 Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to open it 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur content Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without met allic additives Informa...

Page 32: ...e is running or af ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 mi nutes Displaying the engine oil level On the Control Display 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level Different messages appear on the display de pending on the engine oil level Pay attention to these messages Adding engine oil General information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle before engine oil is a...

Page 33: ...any hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con cierge service The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center 1 ConnectedDrive 2 Concierge Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility Depending on the equipment version Teleservi ces comprise the following services Roadside Assistance Service Request Automatic Service Request Teleservice R...

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Page 35: ...AT A GLANCE Cockpit 36 iDrive 40 Voice activation system 49 General settings 52 Owner s Manual media 64 35 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 36: ...fety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Power windows 82 2 Exterior mirror operation 94 3 Glove compartment on the driver s side 192 Driver assistance systems Intelligent Safety 146 Lane departure warning 153 4 Lights Light switch 133 Lights off Daytime running lights 135...

Page 37: ... 8 Instrument cluster 119 9 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication 8 Volume see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication 8 Voice activation 49 Telephone see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication 8 Thumbwheel for selection lists 128 10 Start stop the engine and switch the ignit...

Page 38: ...on Entertainment and Communi cation 8 6 Climate control 172 7 Controller with buttons 40 8 Parking brake 107 9 Drivelogic 116 10 PDC Park Distance Control 165 Rearview camera 168 11 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 159 Engine Dynamics 118 Servotronic 161 12 M double clutch transmission selector lever 113 Manual transmission selector lever 112 AT A GLANCE Cockpit 38 Online Edition for Part no 0140272...

Page 39: ...oofliner 1 Emergency Request SOS 247 2 Glass sunroof 83 3 Indicator light front seat passenger airbag 141 4 Reading lights 136 5 Interior lights 136 Cockpit AT A GLANCE 39 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 40: ...n allows As warranted stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is sta tionary Input and display Letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters numbers and characters Symbol Function or Change between capital and lower case letters Insert blank space Use voice activation Confirm entry Entry comparison When entering names and add...

Page 41: ...tertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music hard disk Symbol Meaning Bluetooth audio USB audio interface Online Entertainment WiFi Other symbols Symbol Meaning Check Control message The sound output has been switched off Encrypted connection not active Request for the current vehicle posi tion Checking the current vehicle posi tion Split screen split screen display General information A...

Page 42: ...n Once the temperature is reduced for instance through shade or air con ditioning the normal functions are restored Safety information NOTICE Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Dis play There is a risk of damage to property Do not place objects in the area in front of the Control Display Switching on off automatically The Control Display is swi...

Page 43: ...Opens the Media Radio menu Opens destination input menu for navigation Opens navigation map Press once opens the previous dis play Press and hold open the menus used last Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di rectly The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings Operation Turn to switch b...

Page 44: ...u Operating via the Controller Opening the main menu Press the button The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Adjusting the main menu 1 Press the button twice All menu items of the main menu are dis played 2 Select a menu item 3 To move the menu item to the desired posi tion tilt the Controller to the right or left Selecting menu items Highlighted menu it...

Page 45: ...settings Settings such as brightness can be entered Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Displays 4 Control display 5 Brightness 6 Turn the Controller until the desired setting is displayed 7 Press the Controller Entering letters and numbers Input 1 Turn the Controller select letters or numbers 2 confirm entry Deleting Symbol Function Press the Controller delete letters or number Hold the C...

Page 46: ...n be changed via the touchscreen Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Displays 4 Control display 5 Brightness 6 To perform the desired setting Slide in the selected field to the right or left until the desired setting is displayed Tap on the symbol Entering letters and numbers Input 1 Tap the symbol on the touchscreen A keyboard appears in the Control Display 2 Enter letters and numbers Del...

Page 47: ...ter mines what input is possible Where neces sary enter special characters via the Control ler Entering special characters Input Operation Delete a charac ter Swipe to the left on the touchpad Enter a blank space Swipe to the right in the center of the touchpad Enter a hyphen Swipe to the right in the up per area of the touchpad Enter an under score Swipe to the right in the lower area of the touc...

Page 48: ...e number is selected Displaying the key assignment Touch buttons with finger Do not wear gloves or use objects The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap prox 5 seconds 2 OK AT A GLANCE iDrive 48 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 49: ...n the Owner s Manual denotes verbal in structions to use with the voice activation system Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume emphasis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Requirements Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified To ...

Page 50: ... the Control Display Some possible commands for the current menu Some possible commands from other me nus Status of the voice recognition Encrypted connection is not available Help on the voice activation system To have information on the operating princi ple of the voice activation system read out loud General information on voice control To have help for the current menu read out loud Help Examp...

Page 51: ... activation and system announcements can be set Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 If necessary Language 4 Language 5 Select the desired language Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in structions until the desired volume is set The volume remains constant even if the vol ume of other audio sources is changed The volume is stored for the driver profile currently u...

Page 52: ...the voice activation system refer to page 50 Time Setting the time zone Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Date and time 4 Time zone 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Setting the time Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Date and time 4 Time 5 Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed 6 Press the Controller 7 T...

Page 53: ...nsumption distances and temperature Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Units 4 Select the desired menu item 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Activating deactivating the display of the current vehicle position Concept If vehicle tracking has been activated the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connected app or in t...

Page 54: ...rally displays all messages arriv ing in the vehicle in list form General information The following messages can be displayed Traffic messages Communication messages for example e mails SMS text messages or reminders Messages from e g the Concierge service or the BMW Connected app Check Control messages Service requirements messages Messages from the vehicle manufacturer Messages are additionally ...

Page 55: ...the desired setting Deleting personal data in the vehicle Concept Depending on the usage the vehicle stores per sonal data such as stored radio stations This personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive General information Depending on the equipment package the fol lowing data can be deleted Driver profile settings Stored radio stations Stored programmable memory buttons Travel and Onboar...

Page 56: ...h or USB Function Connec tion type USB storage device Exporting and importing driver profiles Performing software updates Exporting and importing stored trips Playing music USB Playing videos from the smart phone or the USB storage de vice USB Using the vehicle Internet ac cess Internet hot spot Using Apple CarPlay apps via iDrive and voice operation Bluetooth and WiFi The following connection typ...

Page 57: ...ated on the device and in the vehicle refer to page 57 Bluetooth presettings such as visibility may be required on the device refer to the own er s manual of the device Switching on Bluetooth Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Settings 5 Bluetooth Activating deactivating telephone functions To use all supported functions of a mobile phone the following functions must be a...

Page 58: ...delete Bluetooth connections with other devices Delete all known Bluetooth connections from the device list on the mobile phone and start a new device search The mobile phone is in power save mode or has only a limited remaining battery life Charge the mobile phone Why does the mobile phone no longer react The applications on the mobile phone do not function anymore Switch the mobile phone off and...

Page 59: ...ssible on USB interfa ces with data transfer Exporting and importing driver profiles refer to page 76 Playing music files via USB audio Playing videos via USB video Loading of software updates refer to page 62 Follow the following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the connec tor into the USB interface Use a flexible adapter cable Protect the USB storage device against me chanical dama...

Page 60: ...ay 6 Search for WiFi networks on the device Se lect network name on the device 7 Enter hotspot code on the device and con nect You will need to purchase data volume from a service provider when you first connect to the In ternet via the Internet hotspot All devices connected via the Internet hotspot use this data volume If necessary data volume can be purchased from the ConnectedDrive Store Adjust...

Page 61: ...as already been paired with Apple CarPlay When a new connection is established CarPlay can no longer be selected Delete the iPhone concerned from the device list On the iPhone delete the vehicle concerned from the list of stored vehicles under Blue tooth and under WiFi Pair the iPhone as a new device If the steps listed have been carried out and the required function is still not available contact...

Page 62: ...e The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the device when it is reconnected The functions may be deactivated on a device already connected Deleting the device Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Select device 5 Delete device The device is disconnected and removed from the device list Swapping the telephone and additional phone If...

Page 63: ...terface refer to page 188 3 My Vehicle 4 iDrive settings 5 Software update 6 Update software 7 USB 8 Install software 9 OK 10 Wait for the update to complete 11 Confirm system restart Restoring the software version You can restore the software to the version prior to the last update or to its factory settings The software may only be restored when the ve hicle is stationary Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle...

Page 64: ...in ment and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center Supplementary Owner s Manuals Also follow the instructions of the Supplementary Owner s Manuals which are included in addition to the onboard literature Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Concept The Integrated Owner s Manual specifically de scribes features and functions found in the vehi cle The Integrated ...

Page 65: ...ed last To alternate continuously between the last dis played function and the last displayed page of the Owner s Manual repeat steps 4 5 Opens a new display every time Programmable memory buttons General information The entry points into the Owner s Manual can be stored on the programmable memory buttons refer to page 47 and called up directly Storing 1 Select the desired entry point via iDrive Q...

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Page 67: ...wheel 85 Transporting children safely 98 Driving 102 Displays 119 Lights 133 Safety 138 Driving stability control systems 157 Driving comfort 163 Climate control 172 Interior equipment 181 Storage compartments 191 67 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 68: ...mote control take the remote control with you when exiting the vehicle Safety information Warning People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in In this case the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside There is a risk of injury Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside Warning Unlocking from the inside is only ...

Page 69: ...ge 80 is switched off The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness Convenient opening Press and hold the button on the re mote control after unlocking Pressing and holding the button on the remote control opens the windows and the glass sun roof Locking 1 Close the driver s door 2 Press the button on the remote control The following functions are executed All doors the trunk lid and th...

Page 70: ... remote control for approx 1 second Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find your self in a dangerous situation Press the button on the remote con trol and hold for at least 3 seconds Briefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession To switch off the alarm press any button Replacing the battery 1 Remove the integrated key from the remote control refer to page...

Page 71: ...ntrol is in direct proximity of the wireless charging tray Place the remote control down at a different location In the case of interference the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key refer to page 72 Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control It is not possible to start the engine if the remote control has not been detected Proceed as fo...

Page 72: ...erted paint or the integrated key can be damaged There is a risk of damage to prop erty Remove the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle Removing Press the button arrow 1 and pull out the integrated key arrow 2 Locking unlocking via the door lock Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Al...

Page 73: ...rt Access Concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote control with you such as in your pants pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car s interior General information Comfort Access supports the following func tions Unlocking and locking the vehicle Convenient closing...

Page 74: ... on the remote control In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof close The exterior mirrors fold in de pending on the model Opening the trunk lid General information If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access locked doors will not be unlocked To avoid locking it in the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area Safety information Warning Body parts can be jammed whe...

Page 75: ... To avoid locking it in the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun try version it is possible to specify whether the doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the remote control To perform settings refer to page 79 The trunk lid can only be opened if it is not locked Separately lock the trunk lid refer to page 76 Safety information W...

Page 76: ...oncept In the driver profiles individual settings for sev eral drivers can be stored and called up again when required General information There are three driver profiles with which per sonal vehicle settings can be stored Every re mote control has one of these driver profiles as signed If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote control the assigned personal driver profile will be acti vated All se...

Page 77: ...aved via the seat memory and the last position set are saved Intelligent Safety Profile management Selecting a driver profile Regardless of the remote control in use a differ ent driver profile may be activated This allows you to call up personal vehicle settings even if you did not unlock the vehicle with your own re mote control Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driver profiles 3 Select driver profile 4...

Page 78: ...ice for exporting the driver profile USB device Select the USB storage device as needed refer to page 59 Online Importing driver profiles The existing settings of the active driver profile are overwritten with the settings of the imported driver profile Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driver profiles 3 Select the driver profile to be overwritten The driver profile marked with this symbol can be overwrit...

Page 79: ...ting may not be offered Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Doors Key 4 The text next to the symbol indicates the cur rent setting 5 Select the desired setting Tailgate The trunk lid unlocks Tailgate and door s The trunk lid and the doors are unlocked Adjusting the last seat and mirror position Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driver profiles 3 Select driver profile The setting can be made for t...

Page 80: ...d acoustically Acoustic alarm Depending on local regulations the acoustic alarm may be suppressed Visual alarm By flashing the exterior lighting Switching on off When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the remote control or Comfort Access the alarm system will also switch on or off at the same time Opening the doors with the alarm system switched on The alarm system is triggered when a door is o...

Page 81: ...ional alarms General information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm although no unauthorized action occurred Possible situations for an unwanted alarm In automatic vehicle washes In duplex garages During transport on trains carrying vehicles at sea or on a trailer With animals in the vehicle When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel ing The tilt alarm sensor...

Page 82: ...stops the motion Closing via Comfort Access refer to page 74 Jam protection system Concept The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is being closed General information If resistance or a blockage is detected while a window is being closed the closing action is in terrupted and the window opens slightly Safety information War...

Page 83: ...es while the switch is being held The sun protection can be manually closed Press the switch in the desired direction past the resistance point The glass sunroof and sun protection open automatically The glass sunroof closes automatically The sun protection can be manually closed Pressing the switch upward stops the motion For convenient opening via the remote control refer to page 69 Closing via ...

Page 84: ...g after a power interruption General information After a power failure during the opening or clos ing process the glass sunroof can only be oper ated to a limited extent The system can be initialized under the following conditions The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position The engine is running The external temperature is above 41 5 During initialization the glass sunroof closes without jam pr...

Page 85: ...8 Seats Safety information Warning Seat adjustments while driving can lead to un expected movements of the seat Vehicle con trol could be lost There is a risk of accident Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the rear the efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be en sured There is a risk of sliding under the safety b...

Page 86: ... your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en gages properly Electrically adjustable seats General information The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the profile currently used When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control the position is automatically retrieved if the function refer to page 79 is activated for this purpose The current seat position can be st...

Page 87: ...port Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the button The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower section of the button The curvature is shifted up down Seats mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS 87 Online...

Page 88: ... within approx 15 minutes after a stop seat heating is activated automati cally with the temperature selected last Switching off Press and hold the button until the LEDs go out Entering the rear Safety information Warning There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Make sure that the area of move ment of the seat is clear prior to any ad...

Page 89: ...ain stops the motion Original position 1 Moving the seat to its original position Press and hold this button until the seat has returned to its original po sition Releasing the button stops window roof movement Press the button briefly The seat moves to its original position Press ing again stops the motion 2 Fold the rear seat backrest back Safety belts Number of safety belts and safety belt buck...

Page 90: ...s a risk of inju ries or danger to life Do not modify safety belts safety belt buckles belt tensioners belt retrac tors or belt anchors and keep them clean Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Correct use of safety belts Wear the safety belt twist free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders Wea...

Page 91: ...Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro tective effect in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Do not use seat or head restraint covers Do not hang objects for instance clothes hangers directly on the head res...

Page 92: ...istance via the backrest tilt as needed Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro tective effect in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Do not use seat or head restraint covers Do not hang objects for instance ...

Page 93: ...an be stored and if nec essary retrieved using the memory function Seat position Exterior mirror position General information Two memory locations with different settings can be set for each driver profile refer to page 76 Depending on the vehicle equipment the follow ing settings are not stored Backrest width Lumbar support Safety information Warning Using the memory function while driving can le...

Page 94: ...on the remote control Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control the position is automatically retrieved if the function refer to page 79 is acti vated for this purp...

Page 95: ...ed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as needed and when the ignition is switched on Automatic dimming feature The exterior mirror on the driver s side is auto matically dimmed Photocells in the interior mir ror are used to control this Automatic Curb Monitor exterior mirror Concept If reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the front pass...

Page 96: ... wheel Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of accident Adjustng the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position 3 Fold the lever back up Heated ...

Page 97: ...Switching on off Press the button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Seats mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS 97 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 98: ... the safest place for children is in the rear seat Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm only in the rear seat in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age weight and size of the child Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age weight or size Safety i...

Page 99: ...an accident can be lim ited or lost For instance a child can may not be sufficiently restrained in the event of an acci dent or braking and evasive maneuvers There is a risk of injuries or danger to life Do not use damaged child restraint systems or child restraint systems that have been exposed to an accident and replace them instead Have damaged child restraint systems or child restraint systems...

Page 100: ...hild restraint system 3 Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com pletely LATCH child restraint fixing system General information LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Children Pay attention to the operating and safety infor mation from the child restraint system manufac turer when installing and using LATCH child re straint fixing systems Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be us...

Page 101: ... the rear backrests are locked NOTICE The anchors for the upper retaining straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps When other objects are mounted the anchors can be damaged There is a risk of damage to property Only mount child restraint systems to the upper anchors Anchors The respective symbol shows the anchor for the upper retaining strap Seats with an uppe...

Page 102: ...e is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec tronic systems power consumers Ignition off M double clutch transmission press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake Manual transmission press the Start Stop button 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 ...

Page 103: ...ed areas exhaust gases can also accumu late outside of the vehicle There is danger to life Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf ficient ventilation Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away There is a risk of accident Before exiting secure the vehicle against roll ing In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away follow the following Set the p...

Page 104: ...llowing Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on a downhill slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb On uphill grades or on a downhill slope also secure the vehicle for instance with a wheel chock M double clutch transmission Switching off the engine 1 Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready sta...

Page 105: ...en heated or cooled to the required level The engine is not yet at operating tempera ture The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer ing wheel is being turned After driving in reverse Where there is a risk of window condensation when the automatic climate control is switched on Vehicle battery is heavily discharged At higher elevations The hood is unlocked Stop and go traffic Use of fuel with hi...

Page 106: ... comes to a stand still Immediately after the vehicle comes to a standstill briefly press the brake pedal force fully Then press the brake pedal with normal brak ing force Activating deactivating the system manually Using the button Press the button LED comes on auto Start Stop function is deactivated The engine is started during an automatic en gine stop The engine can only be stopped or started ...

Page 107: ...pe turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb On uphill grades or on a downhill slope also secure the vehicle for instance with a wheel chock Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up The indicator light lights up red The parking brake is set Lower light indicator light in Canadian models If for once use during driving is required engage the parking brake slightly and ...

Page 108: ...arrow 1 The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on High beams off headlight flasher arrow 2 Wiper system General information Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly Safety information Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts o...

Page 109: ...e or rain sensor Concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall General information The sensor is located on the windshield directly in front of the interior mirror Without the rain sensor the frequency of the wiper operation is preset Safety information NOTICE If the rain sensor is activated the wipers can accidentally start moving...

Page 110: ... windshield Pull the lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly In addition the headlights are cleaned at regular intervals when the vehicle s lights are switched on Windshield washer nozzles The washer jets are automatically heated when ever the ignition is switched on Fold away position of the wipers Concept The fold away position enables the wipers ...

Page 111: ...ndshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used Recommended minimum fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter Safety information Warning Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury Follow the instruc tions on the containers Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources Do not refill operating materials into different bottle...

Page 112: ...l based antifreeze can lead to in correct readings at temperatures below 5 15 Manual transmission Safety information Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away There is a risk of accident Before exiting secure the vehicle against roll ing In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away follow the following Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on ...

Page 113: ...missions in which the gears can be changed without interrupting the tractive force The operation is via the selector lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel Functions Drive mode or Sequential mode Various drive programs Drivelogic Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode Launch Control Low Speed Assistant Safety information Warning An unsecured vehicl...

Page 114: ... Briefly tap the accelerator pedal In 1st and 2nd gear and in reverse the vehicle rolls at minimum speed Deactivating Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop Flashing display on the selector lever of the double clutch transmission The actually engaged transmission position can deviate from the selector lever position in some situations The display in the selector lever flashes Observe t...

Page 115: ...ile pressing on the brake pedal 2 If necessary release the parking brake 3 Depress the brake pedal 4 Engage selector lever position N 5 Switch the engine off In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control message is displayed The vehicle can roll NOTICE Selector lever position P is automatically en gaged when the ignition is switched off There is a risk of damage to property Do n...

Page 116: ...ng operations S2 sporty fast shifting operations S3 maximum shifting speed Launch Control Selecting driving program using button in center console Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster Selecting driving program using M Drive Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 3 Transmission 4 Turn the Controller until the desired setting ...

Page 117: ...th gear 1 3 With the engine running apply the brake with the left foot 4 Fully depress the accelerator pedal The starting engine speed adjusts 5 If necessary change the starting engine speed by 500 rpm via cruise control 6 Release the brake the vehicle accelerates Continue to depress the accelerator pedal Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed Launch Co...

Page 118: ... Vehicle 2 M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 3 Engine 4 Select the desired channel When M Drive is active setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steering wheel Using the button Press the button repeatedly until the de sired program is displayed in the instru ment cluster Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control wit...

Page 119: ...d options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served Overview instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Messages for instance Check Control 3 Tachometer 123 4 Current consumption Driving dynamics systems 5 Electronic displays 6 Fuel gauge 123 7 Reset miles 123 Displays CONTROLS ...

Page 120: ...assenger seat Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner may not be working Have the vehicle checked immediately by a deal er s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Parking brake The parking brake is set For releasing the parking brake refer to page 107 Approach control warning Indicator light illuminates adv...

Page 121: ... a low tire infla tion pressure or a flat tire Follow the in formation in the Check Control message The indicator light flashes and then continuously lights up no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres sure can be detected Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leaving the area of the interference the system auto matically becomes active again TPM was unabl...

Page 122: ... The system is switched on It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel Blue lights High beams High beams are switched on High beams refer to page 108 Hiding Check Control messages Press the button on the turn signal lever Continuous display Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the mal function is eliminated If sev...

Page 123: ...e Messages after trip completion Certain messages displayed while driving are dis played again after the ignition is switched off Fuel gauge An arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary Follow the information on refueling The yellow indicator light illuminates once the fuel reserve is reached Tac...

Page 124: ... be set on the Con trol Display Gear display with Drivelogic Sequential mode Engaged gear arrow 1 Selected driving program Drivelogic arrow 2 Drive mode Engaged gear together with a D arrow 1 Selected driving program Drivelogic arrow 2 Range General information When the remaining range is low A Check Control message is displayed briefly The remaining range is shown on the On board Computer With a ...

Page 125: ...ms refer to page 126 Energy recovery Display In coasting overrun mode the ki netic energy of the vehicle is con verted to electrical energy The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be re duced EfficientDynamics display Displaying Efficient Dynamics Information on consumption and technology can be displayed while driving 1 My Vehicle 2 Technology in action 3 EfficientDynami...

Page 126: ...s Concept The function displays the service requirements and the corresponding maintenance scopes General information After the ignition is switched on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance A service advisor can read out the current serv ice requirements from your remote control Display Detailed information on service requireme...

Page 127: ... the instrument cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the en gaged gear is displayed M double clutch transmission displaying Example Description Efficient gear is set Shift into efficient gear Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info Concept Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster General information The camera in the area of the interior mirror d...

Page 128: ...he interior mirror is fogged over dirty or covered 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 conforming Wh...

Page 129: ...turn signal lever Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster Pressing the button repeat edly displays additional information Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig nal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display Range Average consumption fuel Current consumption fuel Average speed Date Engine temperature display Engine oi...

Page 130: ...ile the engine is running The average consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the On board Computer Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values Press and hold the button on the turn signal lever Engine oil temperature Concept The current en...

Page 131: ...lues can be reset individually Trip computer the values deliver an over view of a specific route and can be reset as often as necessary Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip computer Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driving information 3 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the Onboard Computer Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driving information 3 Onboard info 4 Consumption or Speed 5 OK Resetting the tri...

Page 132: ... Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Speed warning 4 Select current speed Vehicle status General information The status can be displayed and actions per formed for several systems Opening the vehicle status Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status Information at a glance Symbols Description Flat Tire Monitor Status of the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 145 Tire Pressure Monitor Status of...

Page 133: ...ning lights Parking lights Symbol Function Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights low beams and roadside parking lights General information Position of switch If the driver s door is opened when the ignition is switched off the exterior lighting is automatically switched off Parking lights Position of switch The vehicle is illuminated on all sides Do not use the parking lights for extended p...

Page 134: ...icular time if the high beams are switched on after radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 Exterior lighting 5 Pathway lighting 6 Set length of time The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Automatic headlight control Concept The low beams are switched on and off automat ically depending on the ambient brig...

Page 135: ... page 135 Activating Position of switch The adaptive light functions are active when the engine is running Adaptive Light Control Depending on the steering angle and other pa rameters the light from the headlight follows the course of the road To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the opposite lane when the vehicle is at a standstill Adaptive headlight ra...

Page 136: ...he following situations and driver intervention may be neces sary In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation When detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagons when driving close to train or ship traffic and at animal crossings In tight curves on hilltops or in depressions in crossing traffic or half obscured oncoming traffi...

Page 137: ... the equipment version lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car s inte rior Selecting the color scheme Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 Interior lighting 5 Ambient lighting 6 Select the desired setting Setting the brightness Depending on the equipment the brightness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumb wheel for the instrument lighting or on the Con ...

Page 138: ...ng these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and the front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate protection Side airbag In the event of a side i...

Page 139: ...s in the floor area and does not support them on the dashboard There should be no additional persons ani mals or objects between an airbag and a per son Dashboard and windshield on the front pas senger side must stay clear do not attach adhesive labels or coverings and do not at tach brackets or cables for instance for GPS devices or mobile phones Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag cove...

Page 140: ...vated General information Before transporting a child on the front passen ger seat refer to the safety information and in structions for children on the front passenger seat see Children Safety information Warning To ensure the front seat passenger airbag function the system must be able to detect whether a person is sitting in the front passen ger seat The entire seat cushion area must be used fo...

Page 141: ...bags are not activated Strength of the driver s and front seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front seat passenger airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passenger seat To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the Control Display Calibrating the front sea...

Page 142: ...een System is active and will issue a warning related to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One to four yellow wheels A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres sure has occurred in the indicated tires Gray wheels It may not be possible to identify tire pressure losses Possible causes Malfunction The system is being reset Additional information The status control d...

Page 143: ...accord ing to specifications The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last reset Measure 1 Check the tire pressure and correct as needed 2 Reset the system If the tire inflation pressure is too low Message A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster In addition a symbol with a Check Control mes sage appears on the Control Display Symbol Possible cause There...

Page 144: ... may cause a warning when temperatures fall very sharply Sudden tire pressure loss The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances Failure performing a reset The system does not function properly if a reset has not been carried out for instance a flat tire is reported though tire inflation pressures are cor rect Malfunction The yellow warning light flashes an...

Page 145: ... be able to de tect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Al ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tire...

Page 146: ...Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel To do this check the air pressure in all four tires for in stance using the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit If the tire inflation pressure in all tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the sys tem 3 Repair the flat tire e g with a flat tire kit or by changing the wh...

Page 147: ...isk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate Warning Due to system limits individual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated There is a risk of accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intellige...

Page 148: ...speeds up to approxi mately 35 mph 60 km h Detection range Objects that the system can detect are taken into account Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap propriate ...

Page 149: ...ng function Display If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is imminent a warning symbol appears on the in strument cluster Symbol Measure Symbol lights up red prewarning Brake and increase distance Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warning Brake and make an evasive maneu ver if necessary Prewarning This warning is provided for instance when there is impending dange...

Page 150: ...stem may not re spond There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Actively intervene as warranted Refer to the information in this Own er s Manual regarding the scope of the sys tem s operation and limitations Detection range The system s detection potential is limited Thus a system reaction might not come or might come late The following situations may not be detected for exampl...

Page 151: ...ing is issued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene wh...

Page 152: ...vene During a warning the maximum braking force is used This requires the brake pedal to be de pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully If there is a risk of collision the system may assist with braking When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed the vehicle may come to a complete stop Manual transmission during a braking interven tion up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The brak...

Page 153: ...ra immediately after vehicle delivery If there are constant blinding effects because of oncoming light for instance from the sun low in the sky When it is dark outside Lane departure warning Concept The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave the lane General information Depending on the country version the system issues a warning at speeds bet...

Page 154: ...tected the steering wheel vibrates If the turn signal is switched on before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning is canceled in the following situa tions Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System limits Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and...

Page 155: ...commended that the driver takes a break Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing one s physical state An increasing lack of alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not be detected in time There is a risk of accident Make sure that the driver is rested and alert Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Function The syst...

Page 156: ...When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph 70 km h With a sporty driving style such as during rapid acceleration or when cornering fast In active driving situations such as when changing lanes frequently When the road surface is poor In the event of strong side winds The system is reset approx 45 minutes after parking the vehicle for instance in the case of a break during longer trips on ...

Page 157: ...ing distance to a minimum during an emer gency stop This system utilizes all of the capa bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop M Drive Concept Individual settings can be carried out in two pre assigned configurations for the vehicle When the engine is started an efficient vehicle state is active by de...

Page 158: ...ctivated Indicator light flashes M Drive could not be activated Antilock braking system ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC directly regulate the driving sta bility Reactivate M Drive if indicator light is no longer flashing Performing M Drive settings using the buttons If M Drive is activated individual settings can also be modified outside of M Drive for instance us ing the buttons in the cente...

Page 159: ... roof mounted luggage rack the vehicle s cen ter of gravity is higher which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa tions There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Do not deactivate DSC Dynamic Stability Control when driving with roof load Overview Button in the vehicle DSC OFF button Indicator warning lights The indicator light flashes DSC controls ...

Page 160: ...M Dynamic Mode is activated stabilizing interventions are carried out only to a reduced extent There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and ac tively intervene where appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel in response to a warning To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating ...

Page 161: ...tronic Concept Servotronic is a speed dependent power steer ing function The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher ones This makes it easier to park for instance and makes steering firmer when driving at faster speeds Furthermore the steering force adapts according to the driving program so that a firm sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is co...

Page 162: ...ystem supports driving off on uphill grades The parking brake is not required Driving off with the drive off assistant 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off without delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is used the vehicle may roll back slightly CONTRO...

Page 163: ...d on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traf fic situations There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropri ate Warning The use of the system can lead to an increased risk of accidents in the following situations for instance On winding roads In heavy traffic On slippery roads in fog snow ...

Page 164: ...d If the gear engaged is too high for the current speed When M Dynamic Mode MDM is activated or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes Setting the speed Maintaining storing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down once while the system is interrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed ...

Page 165: ...alled up again When the system is switched off When the ignition is switched off Calling up the stored speed Press the button on the steering wheel The stored speed is reached again and main tained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator light Depending on how the vehicle is equip ped the indicator light in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is switched on Desired speed and s...

Page 166: ...raffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropri ate Warning Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated the warning can be de layed due to physical circumstances There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Avoid approaching an object too fast Avoid driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control is not yet active Overview With front PDC...

Page 167: ...ly used Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con trol PDC is activated The range of the sensors is represented in the colors green yellow and red When the image of the rearview camera is dis played the switch...

Page 168: ... snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls for instance in underground ga rages In automatic vehicle washes Due to heavy exhaust Due to other ultrasound sources for instance sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra sound sources is no longer present the ...

Page 169: ...f manually Press the park assistance button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The parking assistance functions are shown on the Control Display Switching the view via iDrive If the rearview camera view is not displayed change the view via iDrive 1 Move the Controller to the left if needed 2 Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional re...

Page 170: ...how the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain angle Obstacle marking Depending on the vehicle equipment obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Control Parking us...

Page 171: ...etting is reached and press the Controller System limits Detection of objects Very low obstacles as well as high protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system Depending on the vehicle equipment some as sistance functions also consider data from the PDC Park Distance Control Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con trol chapter The objects displayed on the Control Display...

Page 172: ...rved Interior air quality The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the following components Emission tested passenger compartment Microfilter Air conditioning system to control the tem perature air flow and recirculated air mode Depending on the equipment specification Microfilter activated charcoal filter Automatic recirculated air control AUC Parked car ventilation Automatic climate control...

Page 173: ...ress the button The LED is illuminated with air condi tioning switched on Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en gine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control con densation water refer to page 202 develops and drains underneath the vehicle This is nor mal AUTO progra...

Page 174: ...s the left or right side of the button to decrease or increase air flow The air flow from the air conditioner may be re duced automatically to save battery power Adjusting the air distribution manually Concept The air distribution for climate control can be ad justed manually Operation Turn the wheel to select the de sired program or the desired in termediate setting Windows Upper body region Wind...

Page 175: ...on left 13 Rear window defroster 14 Interior temperature sensor always keep clear 15 To defrost windows and remove condensa tion Climate control functions in detail Switching the system on off Switching on Press any button except for the following Rear window defroster Seat heating Switching off Press the left button for the minimum speed Temperature Concept The automatic climate control achieves ...

Page 176: ...neath the vehicle This is nor mal Maximum cooling Concept The system is set to the lowest temperature op timum air flow and recirculated air mode General information The function is available above an external tem perature of approx 32 0 And with the en gine running Switching on off Press the button The LED is illuminated with the system switched on Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re ...

Page 177: ...ing on off Press button repeatedly to select an op erating mode LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air con trol a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off automatically Right LED on recirculated air mode the sup ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma nently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automatically at low external te...

Page 178: ...efroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the micro filter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte nance refer to page 238 Ventilation Front ventilation Lever for changing the air flow direction ar row 1 Thum...

Page 179: ...tion is switched on the vehicle battery will be discharged Thus limit the maximum activation time to save the ve hicle battery The system will be available again after the engine is started or after a short trip Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 If necessary Cli...

Page 180: ...imate control 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 180 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 181: ...the remote control Before selling the vehicle delete the stored func tions for the sake of security If possible do not install the antenna of the re mote controlled system e g the garage door drive near metal objects to ensure the best pos sible operation Safety information Warning The operation of remote controlled systems with the integrated universal remote control such as the garage door may r...

Page 182: ...d down the in terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 seconds 6 The LED lights up green programming completed Release the button The LED flashes fast programming is not complete Press the button on the interior mirror for 2 seconds and release Perform this pro cedure three times to complete the pro gramming procedure If the integrated universal ...

Page 183: ...ogram ming procedure is completed Release the button The LED flashes fast the hand held transmitter was detected but program ming is not complete Press the button on the interior mirror for 2 seconds and release Perform this pro cedure three times to complete the pro gramming procedure If the integrated universal remote control remains nonoperational continue with the special features for change c...

Page 184: ...on with a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following setting options are displayed in succes sion depending on how long the control button is pressed Pressed briefly turns display on off 3 to 6 seconds compass zone setting 6 to 9 seconds compass calibration 9 to 12 seconds left right hand steering set ting 12 to 15 seconds language setting Setting the compass...

Page 185: ...avel Not all points of the compass are displayed Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic ob jects 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 approx 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once...

Page 186: ...he hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is held against the respec tive objects There is a risk of fire and injuries Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its handle Make sure that children do not use the ciga rette lighter and burn themselves NOTICE If metal objects fall into the socket...

Page 187: ...round in the car s interior during un folding There is a risk of injury Make sure that devices and cables are not in the airbag s area of unfolding NOTICE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents which means that the 12 volt on board network can be overloaded or damaged There is a risk of damage to property Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle batt...

Page 188: ...eral information Follow the information regarding the connection of mobile devices to the USB interface in the section on USB connections refer to page 59 In the center armrest A USB interface is located in the center armrest Properties USB port Type A For charging mobile devices and for data transfer Charge current max 1 5 A Charge current max 2 1 A when equipped with a second USB interface in th...

Page 189: ...ge to property Make sure that the area of move ment of the rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down Warning If a rear seat backrest is not locked unsecured cargo can be thrown about the car s interior for instance in the event of an accident braking or an evasive maneuver There is a risk of injury Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked after folding it ba...

Page 190: ... from the cargo area 1 Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area to release the rear seat backrest 2 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for ward slightly 3 Fold the rear seat backrest forward Folding back the backrest Return the rear seat backrest to the seating posi tion and engage it Folding down the center section Press the switch and pull the center section for ward CONTROLS Interior e...

Page 191: ... of damage to property Do not use anti slip pads Storage compartments The following storage compartments are availa ble in the car s interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 191 Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 192 Compartments in the doors refer to page 192 Front storage compartment in front of the cup holders refer to page 193 Storage compartment i...

Page 192: ...e car s interior while driving for instance in the event of an ac cident or during braking and evasive maneu vers There is a risk of injury Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it Opening Pull the handle Closing Fold cover closed Compartments in the doors General information There are storage compartments in the doors Safety information Warning Breakable objects such as glass...

Page 193: ...ent is located in the center console Storage compartment between the rear seats There is a storage compartment between the rear seats Cup holders Safety information Warning Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may damage the cup holders or be thrown about the car s interior in the event of an accident an evasive maneuver or forceful braking Spilled liquids can distract from the traffic conditi...

Page 194: ... There is a risk of accident When suspending clothing articles from the clothes hooks ensure that they will not obstruct the driver s view Warning Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property Only hang light weight objects for instance clothing articles from the clothes hoo...

Page 195: ... the multi function hooks Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured A multi function hook is located on each side of the cargo area Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 204 there are two or four lashing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to secure the cargo refer to page 204 and store small parts Sto...

Page 196: ...196 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 197: ...DRIVING TIPS BMW M2 Technology 198 Things to remember when driving 199 Loading 203 Saving fuel 206 197 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 198: ...rols When the engine is cold the exhaust system has a slightly metallic undertone due to the nature of the system Compound brake The high performance braking system has per forated compound brake discs Because of particular structural characteristics there may be operation related noises during braking The functional noises have no effect on the performance operational reliability and dura bility ...

Page 199: ...res of the respective parts and components Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do not exceed 5 500 rpm and 106 mph 170 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circumstan ces At 1 200 miles 2 000 km Have drive in checkup maintenance performed From 1 200 miles 2 000 km to 3 100 miles 5 000 km The engine and road speed can gradu...

Page 200: ...heat shields installed and never ap ply undercoating to them Make sure that no combustible materials can come in contact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation idle or during parking Do not touch the hot exhaust gas system Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Warning Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in fluence one another There is radiation due to the transmission operations o...

Page 201: ... and can be safely attached to the floor Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals Ensure that the floor mats are se curely fastened again after they were removed for instance for cleaning Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain gen tly press the brake pedal every few miles Ensure that th...

Page 202: ...vehicle When using the automatic climate control con densation water develops and collects under neath the vehicle Ground clearance NOTICE If the ground clearance is insufficient e g curbs or underground garage entrances con tact with vehicle parts e g spoiler and the un derbody may occur There is a risk of damage to property Ensure that there is sufficient ground clearance available M Driver s Pa...

Page 203: ...jects or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car s interior Warning Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car s interior for instance in the event of an accident or during braking and eva sive maneuvers Vehicle occupants can be hit and injured There is a risk of injury Stow and secure objects and cargo properly NOTICE Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage...

Page 204: ...at backrests Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow large cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Smaller and lighter cargo secure with ratchet straps the floor net or draw straps Larger and heavy cargo secure with cargo straps Lashing eyes in the cargo a...

Page 205: ...over outward Loading Because roof mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response Therefore note the following when loading and driving Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight Be sure that adequate clearance is main tained for tilting and opening the glass sun roof Di...

Page 206: ...following use Remove auxiliary mirrors roof mounted or rear luggage racks which are no longer required fol lowing use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerody namics and increase the fuel consumption Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby re duces the range Tires General information Tires can affect...

Page 207: ... Start Stop function of the vehicle auto matically switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are re duced Savings can begin within a few seconds of switching off the engine In addition fuel consumption is also determined by other factors such as driving style road con diti...

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Page 209: ...ueling 210 Fuel 212 Wheels and tires 214 Engine compartment 229 Engine oil 232 Coolant 236 Maintenance 238 Replacing components 240 Breakdown assistance 246 Care 253 209 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 210: ...e laws and regulations must be ob served General information Follow the fuel recommendation refer to page 212 prior to refueling Safety information NOTICE With a driving range of less than 30 miles 50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not en sured anymore There is a risk of damage to property Refuel promptly Fuel cap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the ...

Page 211: ... service center or re pair shop Follow the following when refueling General information When refueling insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe Lifting up the fuel pump nozzle during refueling causes Premature switching off Reduced return of the fuel vapors The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly af ter r...

Page 212: ...et the following quality stan dards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Safety information NOTICE Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys tem and engine Furthermore the catalytic converter is permanently damaged There is a risk of damage to property Do not refuel or add the following in the case of gasol...

Page 213: ...igher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en gine deposits it is highly recommended to pur chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte nance Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating the engine ...

Page 214: ...ion pressure specifications In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 215 contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient temperature The tire inflation pressure values apply to tire sizes approved by the manu facturer of the vehicle for the vehicle type To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please...

Page 215: ...und on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s door pillar Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph 160 km h Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h M2 Competition Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 235 40 R 18 95 V M S XL Std 2 3 33 2 4 35 235 35 R 19 91 V M S XL Std 2 6 38 2 5 36 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Std 2 4 35 Rear 265 35 ...

Page 216: ...R tires Maximum tire load Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible weight for which the tire is approved Locate the maximum tire load on the tire sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR on the certification label on the driver s door pillar Divide the tire load by 1 1 It must be greater than one half of the vehicle s Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Note front vs rear GAWR and tire loads r...

Page 217: ...n wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa ces 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 hydro planing or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the high...

Page 218: ...er vehicle mal functions Unusual vibrations Unusual tire or running noises Unusual handling such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right Damage can be caused by the following situa tions for instance Driving over curbs Road damage Tire inflation pressure too low Vehicle overloading Incorrect tire storage Safety information Warning Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure which can ...

Page 219: ...ain good handling and vehicle response use only tires with a single tread configuration from a single manufacturer The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehi cle manufacturer for your vehicle type Follow ing tire damage have the original wheel tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Recommended tire brands F...

Page 220: ...inst rolling away by setting the parking brake Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve hicle and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place such as be hind a guardrail If necessary set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance Mobility System Conc...

Page 221: ...ing wheel lock Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve hicle and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place such as be hind a guardrail If necessary set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance Filling the tire with sealant Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in sufficient harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle T...

Page 222: ...ainer 4 Insert the sealant container on the compres sor housing in an upright position 5 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve and screw the filling hose of the sealant container onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel 6 With the compressor switched off insert the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle MOBILITY Wheels and tires 222 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 223: ...eviously connected to the tire valve with the available connector on the sealant container This prevents leftover sealant escaping from the sealant container 5 Wrap and store the sealant container in suita ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo area 6 Stow the Mobility System back in the cargo area Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx 5 miles 10 km to en sure that the sealant is eve...

Page 224: ...ounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM af ter mounting snow chains as doing so may re sult in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains if needed briefly activate M Dynamic Mode Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains Changing wheels tires General information When a fla...

Page 225: ...vehicle jack is not inserted into the jacking point provided for this purpose the vehicle may be damaged or the vehicle jack may slip when it is being cranked up There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property When cranking up the vehicle jack ensure that it is inserted in the jacking point next to the wheel housing Warning A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack may fall off of the jac...

Page 226: ...n the adapter until it fits on the lug bolt 2 Screw on the lug bolt The tightening torque is 140 Nm 3 Remove the adapter and stow it after screw ing on the lug bolt Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle on solid and non slip ground at a safe distance from traffic Switch on the hazard warning system Set the parking brake Engage a gear or move the selector lever to position P As soon as permitted b...

Page 227: ...is a risk of injury Com ply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack 1 Hold the vehicle jack with one hand arrow 1 and grasp the vehicle jack crank with your other hand arrow 2 2 Insert the vehicle jack into the rectangular re cess of the jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed Wheels and tires MOBILITY 227 Online Edition for Part no 01...

Page 228: ...If non original light alloy wheels of the vehicle manufacturer are mounted the accompany ing lug bolts may have to be used as well 4 Hand tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat tern 5 Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclockwise to retract the vehicle jack and lower the vehi cle 6 Remove the vehicle jack and stow it securely After the wheel change 1 Tight...

Page 229: ...This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served Overview 1 Jump starting negative battery terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Filler neck for washer fluid 4 Jump starting positive battery terminal 5 Engine compartment fuse box 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir charge air 8 Coolant rese...

Page 230: ...injury If the hood is open pay attention to protruding parts and keep clear of these areas Warning An incorrectly locked hood can open while driv ing and restrict visibility There is a risk of acci dent Stop immediately and correctly close the hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear d...

Page 231: ... hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in ches 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must engage on both sides Engine compartment MOBILITY 231 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 232: ... level that is too low causes en gine damage There is a risk of damage to property Immediately add engine oil NOTICE Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter There is a risk of dam age to property Do not add too much engine oil When too much engine oil is added have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer s serv ice center or another qualified service center or repai...

Page 233: ...perating temper ature Performing a detailed measurement Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level 4 Measure engine oil level 5 Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Adding engine oil General information Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity to be added is indicated in the message displayed i...

Page 234: ...he engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Only add the types of engine oil which are listed Safety information NOTICE Oil additives can damage the engine There is a risk of damage to property Do not use oil addi tives NOTICE Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in the engine or damage it There is a risk of dam age to property When selecting an engine oil make sure that th...

Page 235: ... oil that is not changed in timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus en gine damage There is a risk of damage to property Do not exceed the service data indi cated in the vehicle The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop change the en gine oil Engine oil MOBILITY 235 Online Edition for Part no 0140...

Page 236: ...re suita ble for the vehicle Information about suitable ad ditives is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Safety information Warning With the engine hot and the cooling system open coolant can escape and lead to scalding There is a risk of injury Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down Warning Additives are harmful and incorr...

Page 237: ...lockwise to allow any excess pres sure to dissipate then open it 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Close the lid 6 Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives Coolant MOBILITY 237 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 238: ... of maintenance corresponding to your user profile General information Information on service requirements refer to page 126 can be displayed on the Control Dis play Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is con tinuously stored in the remote control The serv ice center can read this data out and suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle Therefore hand the ser...

Page 239: ...cture of your vehicle strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized training and equipment for pur poses of properly utilizing the socket for On board Diagnosis Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary comp...

Page 240: ... blade installed There is a risk of damage to property Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade Do not fold or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed NOTICE Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is a risk of damage to property Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood Replacin...

Page 241: ...When working on the lighting system switch off the lights in question If necessary heed the bulb manufac turer s instructions NOTICE Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life There is a risk of damage to property Do not hold new bulbs with your bare hands Use a clean cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base Light emitting diodes LEDs Warning Intensive brightness can irritate or damage...

Page 242: ...alfunc tion contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Removing the tail light 1 Opening trunk lid 2 Open the two covers on the tail light 3 With the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit loosen and remove the nuts on the two fasteners Make sure that the nuts do not drop into the bumper area In addition to the two outer fasteners ther...

Page 243: ...ualified service center or repair shop Safety information Warning Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions There is a risk of an accident and damage to property Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should be installed in your vehicle Information on com patible vehicle batteries is available at your dealer s servi...

Page 244: ...tions again Time update Date update Glass sunroof initialize the system Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by a deal er s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point Maintain the filled battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Genera...

Page 245: ...nder the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars 3 Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws In the cargo area Fold up the cargo floor panel Information on the fuse types and locations as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes is found on a separate sheet in the fuse box Replacing fuses The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or another...

Page 246: ...ons must be ob served Hazard warning flashers The button is located in the center console The red light in the button flashes when the haz ard warning flashers are activated Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit General information Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the ...

Page 247: ...ervice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that is im portant for vehicle diagnosis This data is trans mitted automatically Teleservice Help Depending on the country the Teleservice Help enables a more in depth diagnosis of the vehicle via wireless transmission You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting it through the Service Specialist 1 Park the vehicle in a s...

Page 248: ...n makes contact with you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstances For this data is transmitted to the BMW Re sponse Center which serves to determine the necessary rescue measures For instance the current position of the vehicle if it can be established Even if you can no longer hear ...

Page 249: ...onding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the bat tery or to the corresponding starting aid ter minal 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 vehi...

Page 250: ...e lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle s response Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph 50 km h Do not exceed a towing distance of 30 miles 50 km 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 NOTICE The vehicle can become damaged when lifting and securing it Th...

Page 251: ...he vehicle s response There is a risk of accident Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor rectly damage to other vehicle parts can occur There is a risk of damage to property Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same...

Page 252: ...ing the engine is not possible due to the M double clutch transmission Have the reasons for the starting difficulties cor rected by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 248 If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter only tow start while...

Page 253: ...fficient distance and do not spray too long continu ously Follow the operating instructions for the high pressure washer Distances and temperature Maximum temperature 140 60 Minimum distance from sensors cameras seals 12 inches 30 cm Minimum distance from glass sunroof 31 5 in 80 cm Automatic vehicle washes Safety information NOTICE Water can penetrate in the windshield area due to high pressure w...

Page 254: ...ted during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Completely remove all residues on the windows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Vehicle care products General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW Suitable care products are available from a dealer ...

Page 255: ...r cloth with a suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the ma terial vigorously Safety information NOTICE Open Velcro fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the seat covers There is a risk of damage to property Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehi...

Page 256: ...g Objects in the driver s floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal There is a risk of accident Stow objects in the vehicle such that they are secured and cannot enter into the driver s floor area Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats Make sure that there is s...

Page 257: ...age When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months special measures must be taken Further information is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Care MOBILITY 257 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

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Page 259: ...REFERENCE Technical data 260 Appendix 262 Everything from A to Z 264 259 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 260: ...country version or country specific meas urement method Detailed values can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account a...

Page 261: ...Load lbs kg 720 327 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 140 971 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 380 1 080 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Capacities BMW M2 Fuel tank approx US gal liters 13 7 52 0 Observe further information on fuel quality refer to page 212 Technical data REFERENCE 261 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 262: ...Appendix Any updates to the Owner s Manual of the vehi cle are listed here REFERENCE Appendix 262 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 263: ...Appendix REFERENCE 263 Online Edition for Part no 01402720665 II 19 ...

Page 264: ... En tertainment Communication 8 Arrival time 131 Ashtray 186 Assistance when driving off 162 AUTO intensity 177 Automatic climate control 172 Automatic climate control with enhanced fea tures 175 Automatic Curb Monitor 95 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger air bags 140 Automatic headlight control 134 Automatic locking 80 Automatic recirculated air control 177 Automatic vehicle wash 253 AU...

Page 265: ...ion Display CID see Control Display 42 Central locking system 73 Central screen see Control Display 42 Changes technical see For Your Own Safety 9 Changing parts 240 Changing wheels 224 Changing wheels tires 219 Chassis number see Vehicle identification num ber 14 Check Control 120 Checking the oil level electronically 232 Children seating position 98 Children transporting safely 98 Child restrain...

Page 266: ...Dimensions 260 Dimmable exterior mirrors 95 Dimmable interior mirror 96 Direction indicator see Turn signals 107 Display and input 40 Display lighting see Instrument lighting 136 Displays care 256 Disposal coolant 237 Disposal vehicle battery 244 Distance control see PDC 165 Distance to destination 131 Divided screen view split screen 41 Double clutch transmission 113 Drivelogic 116 Drivelogic gea...

Page 267: ...al start 248 External temperature display 124 External temperature warning 124 F Failure message see Check Control 120 False alarm see Unintentional alarm 81 Fan see Air flow 174 177 Fastening safety belts see Safety belts 89 Fatigue alert 155 Filler neck for engine oil 233 Filter see Microfilter 174 Filter see Microfilter activated charcoal fil ter 178 Finding charging stations see Charging stati...

Page 268: ...ff assistant 162 Holder for beverages 193 Homepage 8 Hood 230 Horn 36 Hotel function trunk lid 76 Hot exhaust gas system 200 Hotline see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 Hydroplaning 200 I Ice warning see External temperature warn ing 124 Icy roads see External temperature warning 124 Identification marks tires 216 Identification number see Vehicle identification numbe...

Page 269: ...ht 133 Light alloy wheels care 255 Light control 135 Light emitting diodes LEDs 241 Lighting 133 Light replacement 241 Light replacement front 241 Light replacement rear 242 Lights and bulbs 241 Light switch 133 List of all messages 54 Load 204 Loading 203 Location vehicle position 53 Locking automatic 80 Locking see Opening and Closing 68 Locking settings 79 Low beams 133 Low beams automatic see ...

Page 270: ...d restraints 91 Neck restraints rear see Head restraints 92 Neutral cleaner see Wheel cleaner 255 New wheels and tires 219 Notes see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 239 OBD see OBD Onboard Diagnosis 239 Obstacle marking rearview camera 170 Octane rating see Recommended fuel grade 213 Odometer 123 Office see Owner s Manual for Navigation En tert...

Page 271: ... control for audio see Owner s Hand book for Navigation Entertainment Communi cation 8 Remote control integrated key 72 Remote control loss 71 Remote control malfunction 71 Remote control opening closing 68 Remote control universal 181 Remote services app see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communica tion 8 Replacing parts 240 Replacing wheels tires 219 Reporting safety malfunctions ...

Page 272: ...control systems 157 Standard equipment 9 Start stop automatic function 104 Start Stop button 102 Starting the engine 103 Stations AM FM see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 Status control display tires 142 Status information iDrive 41 Status of Owner s Manual 9 Status vehicle 132 Steering assistance 161 Steering wheel adjusting 96 Stopping the engine 104 Storage compar...

Page 273: ... control 70 Turning radius lines rearview camera 170 Turn signal indicator light 122 Turn signals operation 107 Turn signals rear bulb replacement 242 TV see Owner s Handbook for Navigation En tertainment Communication 8 U Unintentional alarm 81 Units of measurement 53 Universal remote control 181 Unlocking see Opening and Closing 68 Unlocking settings 79 Updates made after the editorial deadline ...

Page 274: ...shield washer fluid 111 Windshield washer nozzles 110 Windshield washer system 108 Windshield washer system see Washer wiper system 108 Windshield wiper see Wiper system 108 Winter storage care 257 Winter tires suitable tires 219 Winter tires tread 218 Wiper 108 Wiper blades replacing 240 Wiper fluid 111 Wiper fold away position 110 Wiper system 108 Wireless charging of a smartphone see Wireless c...

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