2016 BMW M2 transmission

The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 186, are together in the cargo
area.
Information ATTENTION
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Observe the notes on using the tow fit‐
ting.◀
Use of the tow fitting:▷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.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for
example, do not lift the vehicle by the tow
fitting.
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark of the front cover to push it
out.
Press out the rear cover at the recess using
the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool
kit.
Tow-starting
M double-clutch transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the M double-clutch 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 194. 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.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 65.3.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 198MobilityBreakdown assistance198
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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.
M double-clutch 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.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
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 a M double clutch
transmission:
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.
Transmission position
Transmission 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
Vehicle care products BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health. There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
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 vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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Weights
M2Approved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,430/2,009M double-clutch transmissionlbs/kg4,430/2,009Loadlbs/kg840/381Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,140/971Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,380/1,080Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft13.8Canada: cargo area capacitycu ft/l13.7/390
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.7/52.0Fuel quality, refer to
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Intensity, AUTO pro‐gram 131
Interior equipment 134
Interior lights 96
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 38
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 59
Interior mirror, compass 136
Interior mirror, manually dim‐ mable 59
Interior motion sensor 45
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 85
Interval mode 72
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 190
Jump-starting 194
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Knee airbag 99
L Label on recommended tires 172
Lamp replacement 186
Lamp replacement, front 187
Lamp replacement, rear 189
Lane departure warning 111
Lane margin, warning 111
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 157
LATCH child restraint fixing system 63
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 201
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 187
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 93
Light-alloy wheels, care 201
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 187
Lighting 93
Lights and bulbs 186
Light switch 93
Load 157
Loading 156
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via tailgate 41
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 51
Low Speed Assistant 75
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 158
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 184
Maintenance require‐ ments 184
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 184 Make-up mirror 138
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribu‐ tion 129, 131
Manual air flow 128, 131
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual transmission 74
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 130
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 172
M Compound brake 150
M differential, active 116
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 115
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 75
M Dynamic Mode MDM 115
Measurement, units of 92
Medical kit 194
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 85
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, see iDrive operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 129, 132
Minimum tread, tires 171
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 173
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 187
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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Tailgate opening 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 189
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 206
Technology, BMW M 150
Telephone 6
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 128, 130
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine 89
Terminal, starting aid 195
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 44
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 141
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 171
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 168
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Tire repair kit, see Mobility System 173
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant, see Mobility System 173
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 168
Tire tread 171
Tone 6
Tool 186
Total vehicle weight 207
Touchpad 21
Towing 196
Tow-starting 196
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 101 Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 74
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 171
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 83
Trip onboard computer 90
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 83
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 125
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 189
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 92
Universal remote control 134
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 201
USB interface, general infor‐ mation 139
USB port, see USB inter‐ face 139
V
Vanity mirror 138
Vehicle battery 190
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 190
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 200
Vehicle care products 200
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7 Vehicle identification num‐
ber 10
Vehicle jack 190
Vehicle paint 200
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 92
Vehicle storage 202
Vehicle wash 199
Ventilation 132
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 132
VIN, see Vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80
Warning triangle 194
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 73
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 73
Washer system 71
Washing, vehicle 199
Water on roads 153
Weights 207
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 38
Welcome lights 94
Wheel cleaner 201
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 168
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Window defroster, rear 129, 132
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