2016 BMW 228I Owners Manual

If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-termWhen the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.Seite 214MobilityCare214
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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data and an
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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/mm78.2/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.2–55.6/1,403–
1,413Lengthinches/mm174.7–175.9/4,437–
4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8–37.1/10.9–11.3
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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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.7/52Fuel quality, refer to
page 172
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228iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,395
1,994
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,985/900Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,495/1,132Cargo area capacitycu ft/l

M235i powered by BMW MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,475/4,520
2,030/2,050
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,120/962Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,525/1,145Cargo area capacitycu ft/l

228i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,540
2,059
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,075/941Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,525/1,145Cargo area capacitycu ft/l9.8–11.8/280–3359.8–11.8/280–3359.8–11.8/280–335

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 140
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additives, oil 190
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
After washing vehicle 211
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 137, 139
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 136, 139
Air distribution, manual 136, 140
Air flow, air conditioner 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air pressure, tires 174
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 141
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 181
All-wheel-drive 118 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 144
Alternative oil types 191
Ambient light 98
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved axle load 218
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 191
Arrival time 90
Ash tray 147
Assistance when driving off 121
Attentiveness assistant 116
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 210
Automatic climate con‐ trol 135
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 139
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 75
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 136
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 218 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 205
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 208
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 202
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 202
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 153
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 193
Bonus range, ECO PRO 163
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 116
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake pads, break-in 156
Braking, hints 157
Breakdown assistance 204
Break-in 156
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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