2014 BMW 2 SERIES load capacity

LoadingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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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

M235i xperformanceed by BMW MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,490
2,037Loadlbs/kg785/356Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,245/1,018Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,380/1,080Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters13.8/390
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.7/52Fuel quality, refer to
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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
Individual air distribu‐ tion 129, 132 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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RRadiator fluid 184
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 192
Rear socket 140
Rearview camera 121
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 129, 132
Recirculated-air filter 133
Recirculated-air mode 129, 132
Recommended fuel grade 168
Recommended tire brands 177
Refueling 166
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 195
Replacing parts 187
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 154
Retreaded tires 177
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 168 Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 211
Roof-mounted luggage rack 155
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 178
Rubber components, care 205
Run-flat tires 178
S Safe braking 151
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 206
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 187
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 202
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 206
Service and warranty 8 Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service
CBS 185
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 113
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 117
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 94
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 178
Socket 139
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 185
SOS button 197
Spare fuse 195
Specified engine oil types 183
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 114
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
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