2016 BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE jump start

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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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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The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 205. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 67, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 209Breakdown assistanceMobility209
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Bulb replacement 195
Bulb replacement, front 196
Bulb replacement, rear 200
Bulbs and lights 195
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 205
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 214
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 128
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Car battery 202
Car care products 211
Care, displays 214
Care, vehicle 211
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area partition 49
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 160
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 213
Car wash 210
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18 Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 201
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 81
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 189
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 213
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning displays 214
Climate control 135, 138
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 165
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 165
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 165
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 145 Compressor 182
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 193
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 121
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 147
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 117
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 47
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 136, 139
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 136 , 139
Convertible top 47
Convertible top, care 212
Convertible top, cargo area partition 49
Convertible top, emergency operation 49
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 102
Coolant 192
Coolant level 192
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 205
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 205
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136, 140
Filler neck for engine oil 190
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 157 Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fogged up windows 136
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 199
Front lights 196
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 219
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 143
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 156
Glare shield 147
Glove compartment 151 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 218
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 196
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 144
Hazard warning flashers 204
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 198
Headlight glass 196
Headlights 196
Headlights, care 211
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 59
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 121
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 188
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 81
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 81
Individual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 80
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 204
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 139 Interior equipment 143
Interior lights 97
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 145
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
Interval mode 73
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 202
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 205
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 99
L Lamp replacement 195
Lamp replacement, front 196
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 160
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 196
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 196
Lighter 147
Lighting 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 195
Light switch 94
Load 160
Loading 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 193
Maintenance require‐ ments 193
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 193
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