2016 BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Roll over protection

Safety informationDo not open convertible top at low tem‐
peratures
With temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃ do not
open the convertible top; otherwise damages
could result.◀
Allow wet convertible top to dry
Do not leave the open convertible top in
the convertible top well longer than one day
while the top is still wet; otherwise, damage
could result due to moisture.◀
Note the swivel range of the convertible
top
The convertible top pivots up during opening
and closing. When the top is moved, e.g., in
garages, make sure that there is a minimum
height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, it
damages may result.◀
Do not place objects on the convertible
top
Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause dam‐
age or injuries.◀
No convertible top movement when roll‐
over protection is activated
Do not move the convertible top when rollover
protection is activated; otherwise, it may result
in damage to the convertible top.◀
Open and close convertible top com‐
pletely
Always open or close the convertible top com‐ pletely. Convertible top and convertible top
well storage cover are locked in the final posi‐
tions. Driving with the convertible top or
convertible top well storage cover unlocked
can result in damage.◀
Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism
Do not reach into the convertible top mecha‐
nism during the opening and closing operation.Keep children away from the opening path of
the convertible top, otherwise, there is a risk of
injury.◀
Observe traffic during operation
When the convertible top is opened while
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may re‐
sult in an accident. If possible, do not move the
convertible top while driving in reverse be‐
cause rearward vision is severely impaired
while the convertible top is in motion. During
windy conditions, do not operate the
convertible top while driving.
Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; oth‐
erwise, vehicle damage may occur.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the convertible top
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not operate convertible top on un‐
even sections or road
Do not open or close convertible top on un‐
even sections of road. Otherwise, the vibra‐
tions can result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
Before opening and closing▷Follow the safety instructions for the
convertible top.▷Make sure that the trunk partition in the
trunk is folded down.▷Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the trunk partition from below.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run‐
ning if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
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▷Press and hold this button until
the seat has moved to the de‐
sired position. Releasing the button
stops window/roof movement.▷Press button briefly. The seat au‐
tomatically moves to the end po‐
sition. Pressing again stops the motion.
Original position
1.Moving the seat to its original position:▷Press and hold this button until
the seat has moved to its original
position. Releasing the button stops
window/roof movement.▷Press button briefly. The seat
moves to its original position.
Pressing again stops the motion.2.Folding the backrest back.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Hints
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐
jure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable
objects, or be pinched.◀
What reduces the restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect is reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
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Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.1.Press the reel and move the respective
seat all the way forward.2.Press the reel forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Rollover protection system The concept
The rollover protection system is automatically
activated in the event of a sufficiently serious
accident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted ex‐
cessively. The safety frames located behind
the rear headrests extend within fractions of a
second.
Supplementing the reinforced front windshield
frame, the rollover protection system further
increases passenger safety.
Hints Keep the movement area unobstructed
Always keep the movement area of the
rollover protection system clear. Otherwise,
there may be damage or injuries when the roll‐
over protection system is triggered.◀
Do not place any objects on the covers of the
rollover protection system.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation
or after deployment
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the system scrapped by your
service center. Non-professional attempts to
service the system could lead to failure in an
emergency or unintentional activation of the
airbag - both may lead to injury.◀
Triggered rollover protection system After deployment or damage
After deployment of the rollover protec‐
tion system or in the event of damage, have
the system checked and replaced.
Have this work performed only by your service
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not
work properly.◀
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Do not move convertible top
When the rollover protection system is
extended, do not move the convertible top.
Otherwise, damages or injuries may result.◀
If the rollover protection system was not
placed under any stress after an automatic
triggering, it can be pushed back by hand, e.g.
to close the convertible top. The protective
function of the system is then restored.1.Pull the release lever in the safety frame up
and hold it, arrow 1.2.Push the safety frame down, arrow 2.3.Release the release lever only if the safety
frame was pushed back almost completely.4.Push the safety frame down until it notice‐
ably engages. To do this, the safety frame
must be pressed far into its holder; high
levels of force are required.
Do not bend via the safety frame
Should the safety frame not have
snapped in place when it is released, then
it moves back up with jerking movements.
When it is released, do not bend via the
safety frame; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury with a safety frame that is not en‐
gaged.◀
Slowly reduce pressure on the safety
frame in order to test whether it is latched.5.Proceed likewise with the second safety
frame.Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed
when there is a malfunction.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
the four mounted tires. The system warns you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure
and tire temperature.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.◀
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 174.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"Seite 103SafetyControls103
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Pedestrian warning with citybraking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 213
Power failure 202
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 174
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 192
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 73
Rear lights 200
Rear socket 148
Rearview camera 128
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window de‐ froster 136, 140
Recirculated-air filter 140
Recirculated-air mode 137, 139
Recommended fuel grade 172 Recommended tire
brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 143
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 195
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Retaining straps, securing cargo 160
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 95
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 102
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 182
S Safe braking 157
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 59
Safety belts 58
Safety belts, care 213 Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 195
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 209
Sealant 182
Seat and mirror memory 60
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 58
Seat heating, front 57
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 119
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 60
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Side airbags 99
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 54
Size 218
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