2014 BMW 228ICOUPE roof

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
Inserts for front cupholders
Use inserts for the drink holders as additional
storage compartments. To do this, place the
inserts in the cupholders.
Only use the inserts for small objects such as
keys or the remote control.
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
The clothes hooks are located in the rear. Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
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.◀
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 194.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.Seite 148Driving tipsThings to remember when driving148
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Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger
the car's occupants if sudden braking or
swerving becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.Seite 153LoadingDriving tips153
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Saving fuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached 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 resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.Seite 154Driving tipsSaving fuel154
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐ erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 82, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer withSeite 181MaintenanceMobility181
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes 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 of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀▷Regularly remove foreign items 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 damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷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:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.Seite 199CareMobility199
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Fault displays, refer to CheckControl 78
Filler neck for engine oil 178
Fine wood, care 201
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 197
Flat tire, changing wheels 189
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 149
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fogged up windows 128
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 140
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 149
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 187
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel 164
Fuel cap 162
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 162
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel quality 164
Fuel recommendation 164
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 191 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 134
Gasoline 164
Gasoline quality 164
Gear change, automatic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 148
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 142
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
H
Halogen headlamps 184
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 135
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp glass 184
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 200
Headlamp washer system 68
Headliner 17
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 152
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 150
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 114 Hints 6
Holder for beverages 144
Homepage 6
Hood 175
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 149
Hydroplaning 149
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 170
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 175
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 131
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 166
Inflation pressure warning, tires 101
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 75
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument cluster with en‐ hanced features 75
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Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 193
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 130
Interior equipment 134
Interior lamps 94
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 136
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 190
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 194
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 95
L
Lamp replacement 183
Lamp replacement, front 184
Lamp replacement, rear 188
Lamps 90 Lamps and bulbs 183
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 152
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 73
Leather, care 200
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 184
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 201
Light control 91
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 184
Lighter 138
Lighting 90
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light switch 90
Load 152
Loading 151
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 42
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 153
Lumbar support 50 M
Maintenance 181
Maintenance require‐ ments 181
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 181
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 128, 131
Manual air flow 128, 131
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 162
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 118
Manual operation, rearview camera 120
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 173
Marking, run-flat tires 174
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 130
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 173
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 194
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 157
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Microfilter 129, 132 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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