2014 BMW 2 SERIES power steering

CockpitVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Power windows   452Exterior mirror operation   553Glove compartment on the driver's
side   144
Driver assistance systemsIntelligent Safety   102Lane departure warning   1084LightsFront fog lights  92Parking lights  89Low beams  89Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Withinthe physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects 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 ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to reel between English "E" and
German "O".
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.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.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
With xDrive
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not tow with only the front or rear axle
raised
Do not tow the BMW with just the front or rear
axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock
up and the transfer case could be damaged.◀
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Maximum cooling 131
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 198
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 160
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 130, 133
Minimum tread, tires 176
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 151
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 188
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 205
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 201 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 185
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 185
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 123
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 168
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 181
Oil, adding 182
Oil additives 182
Oil change 183
Oil change interval, service requirements 81
Oil filler neck 182
Oil types, alternative 183
Oil types, approved 183
Old batteries, disposal 194
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 187
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 38
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 204
Parallel parking assistant 124 Park Distance Control
PDC 119
Parked-car ventilation 134
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 152
Parking aid, refer to PDC 119
Parking assistant 124
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 106
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 194
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 170
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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Vanity mirror 139
Variable sport steering 113
Vehicle battery 194
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 194
Vehicle, break-in 150
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 133
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 134
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 151
Weights 211
Welcome lights 89
Wheel cleaner 205
Wheels, changing 176
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 170 Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Window defroster, rear 129, 132
Windows, powered 45
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 177
Winter tires, tread 175
Wiper 68
Wiper blades, replacing 187
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper, fold-out position 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 205
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 187
X
xDrive 112
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 190 Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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