2015 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE battery

Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 204, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system, refer to page 47.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
Note
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the trunk in the
storage compartment.
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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PreparationBodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
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.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 112
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 111
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 188
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 209
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 131, 134
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 131, 134
Air distribution, manual 131, 134
Air flow, air conditioner 131
Air flow, automatic climate control 134
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 179
All-wheel-drive 113 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 138
Alternative oil types 189
Ambient light 94
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 112
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 112
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 189
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 141
Assistance when driving off 116
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 208
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 134
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 131
AUTO program, intensity 133
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86 Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 214
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 203
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 200
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 200
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 147
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 191
Bonus range, ECO PRO 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Brake assistant 112
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 111
Brake lights, adaptive 111
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 111
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, hints 153
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Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 193
Bulb replacement, front 194
Bulb replacement, rear 198
Bulbs and lights 193
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 203
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 211
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Car battery 200
Car care products 209
Care, displays 211
Care, vehicle 209
Cargo 155
Cargo area, enlarging 143
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 147
Cargo, securing 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 156
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 211
Car wash 208
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 146
Center console 16
Central locking system 39 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 199
Changing wheels/tires 178
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 210
Cigarette lighter 141
Cleaning displays 211
Climate control 130, 132
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 147
Coasting 162
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 162
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 162
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116 Compartments in the
doors 146
Compass 139
Compressor 180
Condensation on win‐ dows 135
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 116
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 141
Continued driving with a flat tire 100 , 103
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 112
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 131, 134
Cooling, maximum 133
Cooling system 190
Cornering light 91
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 141
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 118
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 147
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Damage, tires 178
Damping control, dy‐ namic 114
Data, technical 214
Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 196
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 131
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 135
Defrosting the windows 131
Dehumidifying, air 131, 134
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 139
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays, cleaning 211
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 200
Distance control, refer to PDC 120
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 116
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 112 Driver assistance, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 114
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 114
Driving notes, general 152
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 112
Driving style analysis 163
Driving tips 152
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 112
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 112
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 113
E
ECO PRO 159
ECO PRO, bonus range 160
ECO PRO display 159
ECO PRO driving mode 159
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 163
ECO PRO mode 159
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 161
EfficientDynamics 162
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 187
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 112
Emergency detection, remote control 35 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 168
Emergency Request 202
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 185
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 186
Engine coolant 190
Engine idling when driving, coasting 162
Engine oil 187
Engine oil, adding 188
Engine oil additives 188
Engine oil change 189
Engine oil filler neck 188
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 189
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 189
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 203
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 208
Equipment, interior 137
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 112
Exchanging wheels/tires 178
Exhaust system 153 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 137
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 210
USB interface 142
V
Vanity mirror 141
Variable sport steering 114
Vehicle battery 200
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 200
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 209
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 200
Vehicle paint 209
Vehicle storage 211
Vehicle wash 208
Ventilation 135
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 136
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77 Warning displays, see Check
Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 203
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 208
Water on roads 153
Weights 214
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 90
Wheel cleaner 210
Wheels, changing 178
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 172
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Window defroster, rear 131, 134
Windows, powered 45
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68
Winter storage, care 211
Winter tires, suitable tires 179
Winter tires, tread 177
Wiper 68
Wiper blades, replacing 193
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper, fold-out position 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 210
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25 Wrench, see Onboard vehicle
tool kit 193
X
xDrive 113
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 196 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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