2014 BMW 2 SERIES USB

6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press button.2."Split screen"Seite 23iDriveAt a glance23
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Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.
The activated profile is assigned to the cur‐
rently used remote control.
Renaming profiles
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:
▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐
ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
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USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
▷All doors and the trunk lid are unlocked.▷Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page 42.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
Locking Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀
Press button on the remote control.
All doors and the trunk lid are locked.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is armed.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior
lamps were switched off manually.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 44, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
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Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
The socket is located below the glove com‐
partment.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the left side in the
cargo area.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
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▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–
40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the rear seat
backrest.◀
Retract the head restraint if needed be‐
fore backrest is folded down
With folding head restraints, fold in the head
restraints before folding down the rear seat
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the USB audio interface in the center armrest.Storage compartment in the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest.
Storage compartment
between the rear seats
There is a storage compartment between the
rear seats.
Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
Rear
In the center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Storage compartment A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐
ment for the first aid kit, refer to page 198.
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SPORT program, DynamicDriving Control 114
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 113
Stability control systems 111
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 98
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 113
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 73
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 145
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 178
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 139
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 113
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 134
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 192 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 210
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 129, 131
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50
Through-loading system 141
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 176
Tire identification marks 174
Tire inflation pressure 170
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 176
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 170
Tires, run-flat tires 178
Tire tread 175
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 187
Total vehicle weight 211
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 201
Towing 200
Tow lug, see tow fitting 201
Tow-starting 200
Tow truck 200
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 112 TRACTION, driving dynam‐
ics 112
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 200
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 123
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 192
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 135
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 140 Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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