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BMW M

The Ultimate

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THE BMW M2 COUPE.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17

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Page 1: ...BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW M2 COUPE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

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Page 3: ...atures available in your BMW M2 The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contrib ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M2 Any updates ma...

Page 4: ...ch Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English ID5 VI 17 07 17 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for...

Page 5: ...l in the vehicle Controls 50 Opening and closing 67 Settings 79 Transporting children safely 84 Driving 99 Displays 112 Lights 117 Safety 135 Driving stability control systems 140 Driving comfort 148...

Page 6: ...ner s Manuals Integrated Owner s Manual on the Control Display in the vehicle Online Owner s Manual BMW Driver s Guide app Additional sources of information Dealer s service center A dealer s service...

Page 7: ...any options and equipment not described in this Owner s Manual refer to the Supple mentary Owner s Manuals Your dealer s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the fe...

Page 8: ...uitability in BMW vehicles BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces sories BMW does not evaluate whether each individ ual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presen...

Page 9: ...mation about the condition of the vehicle component load maintenance re quirements technical events or faults This information generally records the state of a component a module a system or the envi...

Page 10: ...If this data is stored in the vehicle it can be deleted at any time This data is only transmitted to third parties if expressly desired This depends on the personal settings se lected for using online...

Page 11: ...ices are the responsibility of the relevant provider and subject to their data pri vacy conditions and terms of use The vehicle manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged during this proce...

Page 12: ...831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA c...

Page 13: ...Information 13 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

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Page 15: ...ce This chapter shows the arrangement of the buttons switches and displays Moreover you will become familiar with the available control concepts and options quickly Online Edition for Part no 01402981...

Page 16: ...elated functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Power windows 63 2 Exterior mirror oper...

Page 17: ...9 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source see Own er s Manual for Navigation Enter tainment and Communication 6 Volume see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication 6 Vo...

Page 18: ...timedia see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 6 6 Climate control 148 7 Controller with buttons 20 8 Parking brake 89 9 Driving Dynamics Control 137 DSC Dynamic Stability...

Page 19: ...ofliner 1 Emergency Request SOS 218 2 Glass sunroof 64 3 Indicator light front seat passen ger airbag 120 4 Reading lights 115 5 Interior lights 115 Cockpit At a glance 19 Online Edition for Part no 0...

Page 20: ...sk of an accident Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows If necessary stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary Operation Overview 1 Control Displ...

Page 21: ...on Function Press once call up main menu Press twice display all menu items of the main menu Open the Communication menu Open the Media Radio menu Open destination input menu for navigation Open navig...

Page 22: ...old open the menus used last Open the Options menu Operating with the Controller Opening the main menu Press button The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu A...

Page 23: ...ay opens Move the Controller to the right New display is opened The arrow indicates that additional displays can be opened Opening recently used menus The recently used menus can be displayed Press an...

Page 24: ...en capital and lower case letters Entry comparison When entering names and addresses the choice is narrowed down with every letter en tered and letters may be added automatically Entries are continuou...

Page 25: ...n symbol Changing settings Settings such as volumes can be changed via the touchscreen Slide in the selected field to the right or left until the desired setting is displayed Tap on symbol Activating...

Page 26: ...nning When entering pay attention to the following The system distinguishes between upper and lower case letters and numbers To make entries it may be necessary to change between upper and lower case...

Page 27: ...mber of displays 1 Move the Controller to the right until the split screen is selected 2 Press the Controller 3 Personalize menu 4 Select desired setting 5 Move the Controller to the left Status infor...

Page 28: ...radio stations navigation destinations phone numbers and menu en tries Settings are stored for the driver profile cur rently used Saving a function 1 Select function via iDrive 2 Press and hold the d...

Page 29: ...ormal volume empha sis 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 s...

Page 30: ...ttings 3 Language 4 Speech mode 5 Select desired setting Selecting the input language For some languages the input language can be selected About iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Language 4 Voi...

Page 31: ...activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a phone connection Instead use the...

Page 32: ...zone About iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Date and time 4 Time zone 5 Select desired setting The setting is stored for the drive profile cur rently used Setting the time About iDrive 1 My Veh...

Page 33: ...ion 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...

Page 34: ...yed contents can be selected 1 Press button 2 Contents of main menu 3 Select the desired menu and the desired content The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Messages Concept The...

Page 35: ...Drive settings 4 Data privacy 5 Select the desired setting Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage the vehicle saves personal data such as stored radio stations These perso...

Page 36: ...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 t...

Page 37: ...nd in the vehicle refer to page 37 Bluetooth pre settings may be required on the device for instance visibility refer to the owner s manual of the device Switching on Bluetooth Using iDrive 1 My Vehic...

Page 38: ...ces 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 Ch...

Page 39: ...commended formats The following applications are possible Exporting and importing driver profiles re fer to page 58 Playing music files via USB audio Playing videos via USB video Loading of software u...

Page 40: ...nnecting device with Internet hotspot Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Connect new device 5 Internet hotspot Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis played on the Control D...

Page 41: ...ents are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order Despite that the mobile device does not function as expected In this case the following explanations can help The iPhone has a...

Page 42: ...y Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Select device 5 Disconnect device Connecting the device A disconnected device can be reconnected Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile dev...

Page 43: ...10 Await the updating 11 Confirm system restart Updating software via BMW Teleservices Updating software via BMW Teleservices is country specific and may not be available The software is first transf...

Page 44: ...when the vehicle is stationary About iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Software update 4 Restore software 5 Previous version The previous software version is re stored Default software settings...

Page 45: ...e the car how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scrip...

Page 46: ...unction 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 jumps into the Owner s Manual can be store...

Page 47: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 47 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

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Page 49: ...in this chapter helps you in confidently operating your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Edition for P...

Page 50: ...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...

Page 51: ...ss sunroof are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed Locking 1 Close the driver s door 2 Press button on the remote control The following functions are executed All doors the t...

Page 52: ...m the re mote control refer to page 54 2 Place the integrated key underneath the battery compartment cover arrow 1 and lift the cover with a lever movement of the integrated key arrow 2 3 Push battery...

Page 53: ...ce the remote control down at a differ ent location In the case of interference the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key refer to page 53 Starting the engine via...

Page 54: ...alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock In order to stop the alarm unlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni tion if...

Page 55: ...e next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 seconds Unlocking Grasp the door handle on the driver s or front passenger door completely This corresponds with pressing the bu...

Page 56: ...ollowing circumstan ces The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 52 Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high...

Page 57: ...Unlocking with the re mote control refer to page 51 The tailgate opens slightly and can be swung upward Opening from the inside With the vehicle stationary press the button in the driver s floor area...

Page 58: ...assigned to the remote control currently used There is an additional guest profile available that is not assigned to any remote control It can be used to apply settings in the vehicle without changin...

Page 59: ...he active driver profile to avoid confusion between the driver profiles Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driver profiles 3 Select driver profile The driver profile marked with this sym bol can be renamed 4...

Page 60: ...wn remote control but another person is driving The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort Access and has multiple remote controls with him or her The driver changes but the vehicle is not locked and...

Page 61: ...hicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Doors Key 4 Select desired setting Lock automatically The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened after unlocking Lock after starting t...

Page 62: ...ors hood or tailgate are not correctly closed Correctly closed access points are secured When the still open access points are closed interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on T...

Page 63: ...rmation WARNING When operating the windows body parts and objects can be jammed There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during...

Page 64: ...ation The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately using the same switch The glass sunroof is operational when the igni tion is switched on Safety information WARNING...

Page 65: ...ceed as fol lows 1 Push the switch forward past the resist ance point and hold The glass sunroof closes with limited jam protection If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold closing is interru...

Page 66: ...itch up and hold it until the initialization is com plete Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed when the glass sunroof is completely closed Controls Opening and closing 66 Online Ed...

Page 67: ...information WARNING Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of an acci dent Only adjust the seat on the driver s side...

Page 68: ...lever apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly Electrically adjustable seats General information The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the pro...

Page 69: ...thigh support Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright postu...

Page 70: ...ching 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 property da...

Page 71: ...e sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off Al though airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts The upper shoulder...

Page 72: ...safety belt buckle must en gage audibly Unbuckling the safety belt 1 Hold the safety belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the safety belt back into its roll up mechanism Safe...

Page 73: ...raints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Before driving install the removed head re straints on the occupied seats Adjust the head restraint so its center sup port...

Page 74: ...the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint out completely Memory function Concept The following settings can be stored and if necessary retrieved using the memory func tion Seat position Exterior...

Page 75: ...tored seat posi tions is deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position Open and close the door or tailgate Press a button on the remote control Press the Start Stop but...

Page 76: ...n the following situations In vehicle washes On narrow roads Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are a...

Page 77: ...hotocells clean Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield Steering wheel Safety information WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected st...

Page 78: ...Heated steering wheel Overview Heated steering wheel Switching on off Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Controls Settings 78 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 79: ...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 de signed for the age weight and size of the child Children 13 yea...

Page 80: ...and possibly replaced by the dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect s...

Page 81: ...trap to be pulled in com pletely LATCH child restraint fixing system General information LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil dren Pay attention to the operating and safety infor mation of the chil...

Page 82: ...particular situations for instance braking maneuvers or in case of an accident the rear backrest can fold forward There is a risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the rear backrests are lo...

Page 83: ...k of the retaining strap to the anchor 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down 6 Lower and lock head restraints as needed Transporting children safely Controls 83 Online Edition for Part no 0...

Page 84: ...f switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Ignition off M double clutch transmission press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake Manual transm...

Page 85: ...t gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle There is danger to life Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilation WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll...

Page 86: ...Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on 3 Set the parking brake Manual transmission Switching off the engine 1 With the vehicle at a standstill pre...

Page 87: ...ry is heavily discharged At higher elevations The hood is unlocked Stop and go traffic Use of fuel with high ethanol content Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing co...

Page 88: ...a the Start Stop button LED goes out auto Start Stop function is activated Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop the vehicle can be switched off per...

Page 89: ...equired en gage the parking brake slightly and hold the button down To prevent corrosion and one sided brake ac tion lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting if traffic conditions p...

Page 90: ...e wipers start moving in the folded away state body parts can be jammed or dam age may occur to parts of the vehicle There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the vehicle is...

Page 91: ...nsor is activated the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes There is a risk of property damage Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes Activating deactivating Press the lever up...

Page 92: ...on Important e g when changing the wiper blades or when folding out under frosty condi tions Safety information WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state body parts can be jammed or...

Page 93: ...r fluid dilution ratio limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con tainer Use of BMW s Windshield Washer Concen trate or the equivalent is recommended WARNING Washer fluid...

Page 94: ...dynamic gear shifting Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary To overcome the resistance push the gearshift lever dynamically to the left and engage re verse gear with a forward shift...

Page 95: ...ector lever position is engaged the vehi cle may start rolling after the brake is released for instance on downhill slopes Thus drive off immediately after releasing the brake Use the Slow Speed Assis...

Page 96: ...to 6 mph 10 km h To do this switch between forward gear and reverse gear without step ping on the brakes in the process N is Neutral The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi tion N for instance in...

Page 97: ...pull left shift paddle Drivelogic Concept Using Drivelogic the characteristics of the hy brid system can be adjusted For this purpose different driving programs are available in Drive and Sequential m...

Page 98: ...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 dep...

Page 99: ...strument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Messages for instance Check Control 3 Tachometer 103 4 Current fuel consumption 5 Electronic displays 6 Fuel gauge 103 7 Reset miles 103 Check Control Concept The Chec...

Page 100: ...cator light illuminates advance warning is issued for example when there is the impending danger of a col lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase distance Indicator light fla...

Page 101: ...ure can be detected Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again TPM was unable to...

Page 102: ...ng wheel Blue lights High beams High beams are switched on High beams refer to page 90 Hiding Check Control messages Press and hold button on signal lever Continuous display Some Check Control message...

Page 103: ...auge Depending on the equipment version the 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 Information...

Page 104: ...risk of property damage Refuel promptly Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel con sumption Check whether you are currently driving in an effi cient and environmentally...

Page 105: ...is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving dis tance or time to the next scheduled mainte nance A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your re...

Page 106: ...e dis played in the instrument cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the engaged gear is displayed Manual transmission displaying Symbol Description Fuel efficient gear is set Shift up to...

Page 107: ...nstrument panel 5 Speed limit information If Speed Limit Info is switched on it can be dis played on the Info Display in the instrument cluster via the Onboard Computer Display The following is displa...

Page 108: ...de of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list 1 Turn the thumbwheel and select the de sired setting 2 Press the thumbwheel Display Depending on your vehicle s optiona...

Page 109: ...consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the Onboa...

Page 110: ...2 Driving information 3 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the Onboard Computer Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driving information 3 Onboard info 4 Consumption or Speed 5 OK Resetting the trip comp...

Page 111: ...displayed and actions per formed for several systems Opening the vehicle status Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status Information at a glance Flat Tire Monitor Status of the Flat Tire Monitor re...

Page 112: ...Parking lights Symbol Function Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights cornering lights and roadside parking lights General information Position of switch If the driver s door is opened when the...

Page 113: ...ar time if the high beams are switched on after radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 Exterior lighting 5 Pathway lighting 6...

Page 114: ...gle and other pa rameters the light from the headlight follows the course of the road To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehi...

Page 115: ...ver intervention may be necessary In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation When detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagon...

Page 116: ...equipment version lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car s in terior Selecting color scheme Using iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 Interior lighting 5 Ambient lighting...

Page 117: ...e applicable laws and regulations must be observed 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 d...

Page 118: ...on Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables for instance for GPS devices or mobile phones D...

Page 119: ...ront passenger seat see Children Safety information WARNING To ensure the front seat passenger air bag function the system must be able to de tect whether a person is sitting in the front passenger se...

Page 120: ...t passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front seat passenger airbags very much de pends on the positions of the driver s front passenger seat To maintain the accuracy of this fu...

Page 121: ...the Control Display All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning re lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur ing the last reset One to four yellow wheels A flat tire or major dr...

Page 122: ...ring the last reset Inflation was not carried out 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...

Page 123: ...ircumstances 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 to perform...

Page 124: ...not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehic...

Page 125: ...sly Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel To do this check the air pressure in all four tires for instance using the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit If the ti...

Page 126: ...Safety systems activated There is a risk of an accident Switch all Intelli gent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The came...

Page 127: ...yle to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap propriate WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from personal responsibility Due to system limits warnings or r...

Page 128: ...of the immi nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap proaches another object at a high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driv...

Page 129: ...n gine via the Start Stop button During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery If there are constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light for instance from the sun low in...

Page 130: ...t be output or they may be output too late incorrectly or without justification There is a risk of an accident Adjust driving style to traf fic conditions Watch traffic closely and ac tively intervene...

Page 131: ...limits Safety information WARNING The system can react not at all too late incorrectly or without justification due to the system limits There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property Fol...

Page 132: ...tch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropri ate Do not jerk the steering wheel in response to a warning WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from personal responsibility Due to...

Page 133: ...ng diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by o...

Page 134: ...take a break Break recommendation If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break A recommendation to take a break is...

Page 135: ...e brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop DSC Dynamic Stability Control Concept Within the physical limits the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc ing engine speed...

Page 136: ...ic Mode makes it possible to drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans verse acceleration but with limited driving sta bility Only in the absolute limit area does the system intervene fo...

Page 137: ...n all driving situations The driver is responsible adapting his or her driving behavior to the situation Servotronic Concept Servotronic is a speed dependent power steering function The system provide...

Page 138: ...driving with optimized chassis and suspension and adjusted drive train General information M Dynamic Mode is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT Press b...

Page 139: ...utton displays a list of the selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the list in the in strument cluster can differ from the illustration shown Selected program The instrume...

Page 140: ...an accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in creased risk of accidents in the f...

Page 141: ...ity Control is deacti vated If DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter venes When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control Setting the speed Maintaining storing the speed Press the rocker switch w...

Page 142: ...eed value is deleted and cannot be called up again When the system is switched off When the ignition is switched off Calling up stored speed Press button on the steering wheel The stored speed is reac...

Page 143: ...t Avoid driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Con trol is not yet active Overview Ultrasound sensors Ultrasound sensors of the PDC for instance in the bumpers Functional requirements Ensure full fu...

Page 144: ...clothing for in stance coats With external interference of the ultra sound for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position Under certai...

Page 145: ...accident Adjust driv ing style to traffic conditions Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter vene where appropriate Overview Camera The camera lens is located in the handle...

Page 146: ...uired when parking and maneuvering on level roads Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements Turning radius lines Turning radius l...

Page 147: ...iew camera switched on 1 Move the Controller to the left if needed 2 Select the symbol 3 Turn the Controller until the desired set ting is reached and press the Controller System limits Detection of o...

Page 148: ...mproved by an emissions tested interior a microfilter and a climate control system for regulating temperature air flow and recirculated air mode In addition there are other functions which de pend on...

Page 149: ...tioning is switched on or off Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en gine is started The air conditioning is switched on automati cally with the AUTO p...

Page 150: ...ally to save battery power Controlling the air distribution manually Concept The air distribution for climate control can be adjusted manually Operation Turn the wheel to select the de sired program o...

Page 151: ...on left 13 Rear window defroster 14 Interior temperature sensor always keep clear 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation Climate control functions in detail Switching the system on off Switc...

Page 152: ...er refer to page 176 devel ops and drains underneath the vehicle This is normal Maximum cooling Concept The system is set to the lowest temperature optimum air flow and recirculated air mode General i...

Page 153: ...uts off automatically Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatur...

Page 154: ...ically after a certain period of time Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants...

Page 155: ...s switched on the vehicle battery will be discharged Thus limit the maximum activation time to save the vehicle battery The system will be available again after the engine is started or after a short...

Page 156: ...ate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to be reacti vated Controls Climate control 156 Online Editio...

Page 157: ...red functions for the sake of security Safety information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing remote controlled systems for instance the garage door using the integrated Universal Remote...

Page 158: ...es a rolling code radio system Read the system s owner s manual or press the programmed button on the interior mirror longer If the LED on the interior mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays li...

Page 159: ...using the button on the interior mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activate...

Page 160: ...vel Not all points of the compass are dis played Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive arou...

Page 161: ...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 respective objects There is a risk of fire and inju...

Page 162: ...ng There is a risk of injury Make sure that devices and cables are not in the airbag s area of unfolding NOTE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents which me...

Page 163: ...lide the cover forward A USB interface is located in the center con sole Cargo area Enlarging the cargo area Concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest General infor...

Page 164: ...securely against the backrest If possible ad just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged If possible adjus...

Page 165: ...Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the car s interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 165 Glove compartment on the driver s side ref...

Page 166: ...ident or during braking and evasive maneuvers 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...

Page 167: ...ear seats Cup holders Safety information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident There i...

Page 168: ...ted in the rear Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage compartment One storage compartment each is located on the left and right side Net for storage compartment Smaller objects can be stored...

Page 169: ...Storage compartments Controls 169 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

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Page 171: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 172: ...ic undertone due to the na ture of the system Overboost Overboost temporarily increases the maximum torque to 369 lb ft 500 Nm for example when passing For this purpose fully depress the accelerator p...

Page 173: ...es 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 circum stances At 1 200 miles 2 000 km Have drive in checkup...

Page 174: ...vehicle WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can influence one another There is radiation due to the transmission operations of mobile phones There is a risk of injury or risk of prop erty da...

Page 175: ...enerated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it Hills General information Drive long or s...

Page 176: ...round vehicle parking garages There is a risk of property damage Ensure that there is sufficient ground clearance available M Driver s Package driving in the higher speed range WARNING Damage to vehic...

Page 177: ...the vehicle s interior e g 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 pr...

Page 178: ...go 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...

Page 179: ...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 ax...

Page 180: ...ched parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the fuel consumption Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resist...

Page 181: ...switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin within a few sec onds of switching off the engine In add...

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Page 183: ...n order to always ensure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01402981...

Page 184: ...regulations must be observed General information Follow the fuel recommendation refer to page 186 prior to refueling Safety information NOTE With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible th...

Page 185: ...of an electrical malfunction Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer s serv ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop Observe the following when refueling General information Th...

Page 186: ...el Furthermore the catalytic converter is permanently damaged There is a risk of property damage Do not re fuel or add the following in the case of gasoline engines Leaded gasoline Metallic additives...

Page 187: ...d for unscheduled main tenance Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking s...

Page 188: ...r a trip The tire inflation pressure specifications only relate to cold tires or tires at the same temper ature as the ambient temperature Tires heat up while driving The tire inflation pressure incre...

Page 189: ...g pages Other wise tire damage and accidents could occur For speeds over 100 mph 160 km h and for optimum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 18...

Page 190: ...imum section width E g Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera ture A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements...

Page 191: ...3 mm otherwise there is an increased risk of hydroplaning Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread of less than 0 16 in 4 mm as such tires are less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread dept...

Page 192: ...cing carried out by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Wheel and tire combination General information You can ask the dealer s service center or an other qual...

Page 193: ...otating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against switching wheels between the front and rear axles This can impair the handling characteristics Rotating the tires between...

Page 194: ...compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure Storage The Mobility System is located under the cargo floor panel Sealant container Sealant container arrow 1 Filling hose arrow 2 Observe...

Page 195: ...sor can overheat during ex tended operation There is a risk of property damage Do not run the compressor for more than 10 min Filling 1 Shake the sealant container 2 Pull the connection hose fully out...

Page 196: ...re valve 2 Pull the compressor connector out of the socket inside the vehicle 3 Unscrew the connection hose of the com pressor from the sealant container 4 Connect the filling hose of the sealant con...

Page 197: ...hanging wheels tires General information When a flat tire kit is used an immediate wheel change when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure in the event of a flat tire is not always necessary If n...

Page 198: ...el removed by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Securing the vehicle against rolling General information The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad ditionally...

Page 199: ...the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail Depending on the equipment version get tools and the emergency wheel from the vehicle If...

Page 200: ...ended vertically 6 Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands vertically and perpendicularly beneath the jacking point after extending the vehicle jack 7 Crank up the vehicle jack until the entire su...

Page 201: ...working wheel in the cargo area if necessary The nonworking wheel cannot be stored under the cargo floor panel because of its size 3 Check tire inflation pressure at the next op portunity and correct...

Page 202: ...arting 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 Coolant reservoir 7 Oil filler...

Page 203: ...close the hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when open ing and closing the hood There is a risk of in jury Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing NOTE...

Page 204: ...ngine oil level that is too low causes engine damage There is a risk of property damage Immediately add engine oil NOTE Too much engine oil can damage the en gine or the catalytic converter There is a...

Page 205: ...l 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 m...

Page 206: ...viscosities of engine oils can be re quested from a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous u...

Page 207: ...Engine oil Mobility 207 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 208: ...or repair shop Safety information WARNING With the engine hot and the cooling sys tem open coolant can escape and lead to scalding There is a risk of injury Only open the cooling system with the engi...

Page 209: ...fied level do not overfill 4 Turn the lid until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nate...

Page 210: ...rresponding to your user profile General information Information on service requirements refer to page 105 can be displayed on the Control Dis play Service data in the remote control Information on th...

Page 211: ...osis be limited to a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized training and equip ment for purposes of properly utilizing th...

Page 212: ...e wiper blades and do not fold down the wipers without the wiper blades installed Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up the wiper arms refer to page 92 2 Fold up and hold the...

Page 213: ...old 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 Too intensive brightness can irritate or damage the retina of...

Page 214: ...covers on the tail lamp 3 With the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit loosen and re move the nuts on the two fasteners Make sure that the nuts do not drop into the bumper are...

Page 215: ...l information The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after...

Page 216: ...or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip o...

Page 217: ...our fasteners are engaged 2 Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars 3 Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws In the cargo area Fold up the cargo floor...

Page 218: ...r technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con ditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Functional requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has bee...

Page 219: ...t of a break down General information In the event of a breakdown data on the vehi cle s condition are sent directly to Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via a Check Contro...

Page 220: ...starting General information If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper ca bles with fully insulated clamp handle...

Page 221: ...on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cab...

Page 222: ...le being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehi cle 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...

Page 223: ...that the gross vehicle weight of the tow ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed NOTE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in correctly damage to other vehicle parts can occur There is a...

Page 224: ...the M double clutch transmission Have the reasons for the starting difficulties corrected by a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Manual transmission If possib...

Page 225: ...ructions 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...

Page 226: ...per 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 s service cent...

Page 227: ...ine cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disc After cleaning apply the brakes briefly to dry them The heat generated during braking dries brake dis...

Page 228: ...ficient clear ance for the pedals Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were re moved for instance for cleaning Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for clean...

Page 229: ...Care Mobility 229 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 230: ...Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 231: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 232: ...ues can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehi cle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop The information in the vehicl...

Page 233: ...30 2 009 Load lbs kg 840 381 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 US gal liters Notes Fuel tank app...

Page 234: ...orial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner s Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead line Information vehicle identification number refer to page 12 Safety approach control warnin...

Page 235: ...Appendix Reference 235 Online Edition for Part no 01402981836 VI 17...

Page 236: ...matic climate con trol 148 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 151 Automatic Curb Monitor 76 Automatic deactivation Front seat passenger air bags 119 Automatic headlight con trol 113 Auto...

Page 237: ...Own Safety 7 Changing parts 212 Changing wheels 197 Changing wheels tires 192 Chassis number see Vehicle identification number 12 Check Control 99 Checking the oil level elec tronically 204 Children...

Page 238: ...rive off assistant 139 Drive off assistant see DSC 135 Driver assistance see Intelli gent Safety 125 Driver profiles 58 Driver profiles exporting pro files 59 Driver profiles importing pro files 60 Dr...

Page 239: ...carpet care 228 Floor mats care 228 Fogged up windows 150 Fold away position wiper 92 Fold back rear seat back rests 163 Foot brake 175 For Your Own Safety 7 Front airbags 117 Front end collision war...

Page 240: ...strument lighting 115 Integrated key 53 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 45 Intelligent emergency call 218 Intelligent Safety 125 Intended use 7 Intensity AUTO pro gram 153 Interior equipment...

Page 241: ...func tion 74 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 174 Mobility System 193 Modifications technical see For Your Own Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 213 Monitor see Control Dis play 20 Mounting...

Page 242: ...ner s Manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Rain sensor 91 Rear lights 214 Rear socket 162 Rearview camera 145 Rear window de froster 150 154 Recirculated air filter 154 Recirculated...

Page 243: ...d Limit Info 106 Speed Limit Info Onboard Computer 110 Speed limits display 106 Speed warning 110 Split screen 27 SPORT program driving dynamics 138 Sport displays torque dis play performance dis play...

Page 244: ...ecorder see Trip odom eter 103 Trunk emergency unlock ing 58 Turning radius lines rearview camera 146 Turn signals operation 89 Turn signals rear bulb re placement 214 TV see Owner s Handbook for Navi...

Page 245: ...d washer system see Washer wiper sys tem 90 Windshield wiper see Wiper system 90 Winter storage care 228 Winter tires suitable tires 193 Winter tires tread 191 Wiper 90 Wiper blades replacing 212 Wipe...

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