2014 BMW M235I remote control

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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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
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 178
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 173
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 179 Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils 178
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 114
AUTO intensity 130
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 130
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 206 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 190
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 144
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 149
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Breaking in 148
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Bulb replacement 183
Bulb replacement, front 184
Bulb replacement, rear 188
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 186
Bulbs and lamps 183
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 202
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Car battery 190
Car care products 200
Care, displays 202
Care, vehicle 200
Cargo 151
Cargo area, enlarging 140
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 144
Cargo, securing 152
Cargo straps, securing cargo 152
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 202
Car wash 199
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 181
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 143
Center console 16 Center-Lock, see button for
central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 183
Changing wheels 189
Changing wheels/tires 172
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 177
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 201
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 202
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 144
Coasting 158
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 158
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 158
Cockpit 14
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 68 Combination switch, refer to
Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 113
Compartments in the doors 143
Compass 136
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 150
Condition Based Service CBS 181
Configuring drive pro‐ gram 114
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 138
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 180
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 180
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 115
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 144
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 172
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Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 128
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Defrosting the windows 128
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 180
Disposal, vehicle battery 190
Distance control, refer to PDC 117
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 148
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 159 Driving tips 148
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO, bonus range 156
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 159
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 157
EfficientDynamics 157
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 175 Engine compartment, work‐
ing in 175
Engine coolant 180
Engine idling when driving, coasting 158
Engine oil 177
Engine oil, adding 178
Engine oil additives 178
Engine oil change 179
Engine oil filler neck 178
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 178
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 172
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 152
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 131 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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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
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Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing 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 201
New wheels and tires 172
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 197
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 181
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 181
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 121
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 164
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 177
Oil, adding 178 Oil additives 178
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 178
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 178
Old batteries, disposal 190
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 40
Opening and closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 200
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 117
Parked-car ventilation 132
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 150
Parking aid, refer to PDC 117
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 117 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 201
Power failure 190
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 166
Pressure warning, tires 101
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 switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 180
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 lamps 188
Rear socket 139
Rearview camera 119
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
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