2016 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE transmission

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 203. 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 63, 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 207Breakdown assistanceMobility207
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.Headlights▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. 2 SeriesWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.4/1,408–
55.8/1,418Lengthinches/mm174.7/4,437–
175.9/4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8/10.9–37.1/11.3
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
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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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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 203
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 156
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 131, 134
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 210
First aid kit 203
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 206
Flat tire, changing wheels 199
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 153
Floor carpet, care 211
Floor mats, care 211
Fogged up windows 131
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 143
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 153
Front airbags 95
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 104
Front fog lights 93
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 197 Front lights 194
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 97
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 216
Fuse 201
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 137
Gasoline 170
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 152
Glare shield 141
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 145
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 194
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 138
Hazard warning flashers 202
Head airbags 95
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 91
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 196
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 156
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Hills 154
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 116
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 147
Homepage 6
Hood 186
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 153
Hydroplaning 153
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 176
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
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Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning, tires 102
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 202
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 133
Interior equipment 137
Interior lights 93
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 139
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82 Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 200
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 203
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 193
Lamp replacement, front 194
Lamp replacement, rear 198
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 156
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 210
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light control 91
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 141
Lighting 90 Lights 90
Lights and bulbs 193
Light switch 90
Load 156
Loading 155
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 157
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 191
Make-up mirror 141
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Manual air flow 131, 134
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
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Manual operation, rearviewcamera 123
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 179
Marking, run-flat tires 180
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 179
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 203
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 162
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 132, 135
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint 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 210
New wheels and tires 178
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 124
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 200
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37 Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 134
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 209
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 120
Parked-car ventilation 136
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 120
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 90
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 120
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 210
Power failure 200
Power sunroof, glass 46
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 172
Pressure warning, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 190
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 198
Rear socket 142
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 179
Refueling 168
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 137
Replacement fuse 201
Replacing parts 193 Replacing wheels/tires 178
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 156
Retreaded tires 179
Roadside parking lights 91
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 214
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 180
Rubber components, care 210
Run-flat tires 180
S Safe braking 153
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 211
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 158
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 193
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 207
Sealant 180 Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 211
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 114
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 214
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 183
Socket 141
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 192
SOS button 202
Spare fuse 201
Specified engine oil types 189
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