2014 BMW 2 SERIES transmission

Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
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The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 198. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and reel off the hazard warning
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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WeightsThe values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐
lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
tronic transmission.
228iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,165/4,210–4,220
1,889/1,910–1,914
Loadlbs/kg785/356Approved front axle loadlbs1,985/1,985–1,995Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,345/1,064Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters13.8/390

M235i powered by BMW MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,330/4,365
1,964/1,980
Loadlbs/kg810/367Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,135/968Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,380/1,080Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters13.8/390

228i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,360
1,978
Loadlbs/kg785/356Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,050/930Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,405/1,091Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters13.8/390
kg900/900–905

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 182
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 132
Air flow, air conditioner 129
Air flow, automatic climate control 132
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136 Alternative oil types 183
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 183
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 139
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 115
Attentiveness assistant 110
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐ trol 128
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 129
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 194
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Bonus range, ECO PRO 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 150
Brake force display 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake pads, break-in 150
Braking, hints 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 129, 132
Filler neck for engine oil 182
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 151
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 129
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 141
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 151
Front airbags 94
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 103
Front fog lights 92
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 191
Front lights 188
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 96
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 81 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 166
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank capacity 212
Fuse 195
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 135
Gasoline 168
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 82
General driving notes 150
Glare shield 139
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 143
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 188
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 197
Head airbags 94
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 190
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 188 Headlights, care 204
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 154
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 190
Hills 152
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 115
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 145
Hood 180
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 151
Hydroplaning 151
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 174
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 197
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior equipment 135
Interior lights 92
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 137
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 198 K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 192
Lane departure warning 108
Lane margin, warning 108
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 154
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 205
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 205
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighter 139
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 89
Lights 89
Lights and bulbs 187
Load 154
Loading 153
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38 Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 155
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 139
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 129, 132
Manual air flow 129, 132
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Manual operation, rearview camera 122
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 177
Marking, run-flat tires 178
Master key, refer to Remote control 34 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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