2016 BMW M2 differential

▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 80.▷Range, refer to page 84.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 116.▷Service requirements, refer to page 85.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 86.▷Time, refer to page 84.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and atext message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the
driver or passenger side is not buckled. The
safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐lease parking brake, refer to page 70.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.Seite 80ControlsDisplays80
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Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
Switching off Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive.1."Settings"2."Frontal Coll. Warning"3.Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Warning with braking function
Display If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when
there is the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
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Activating MDMPress button briefly.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp is illumi‐
nated and TRACTION is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Deactivating MDM Press button.
DSC OFF indicator lamp and TRACTION
indicator are no longer illuminated.
Indicator/warning lights Indicator lamp is illuminated and
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive
forces and brake forces.
Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Active M differential The concept The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.Servotronic
The concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐
veyed.
Programs Steering force setting options:▷COMFORT: low.▷SPORT: high.▷SPORT+: high.
Selecting a channel
The desired channel is selected using the Driv‐
ing Dynamics Control, refer to page 116.
Driving Dynamics Control The conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-
tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari‐
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
program.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Activation times, parked-car ventilation 133
Active M differential 116
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additional information, iDrive 23
Additives, oil 181
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 128, 130
Air distribution, man‐ ual 129 , 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 168
Air vents, see Ventilation 132
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, see Winter
tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 181
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, see DSC 114
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 207
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 112
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 67 AUX-IN port, general informa‐
tion 139
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 51
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 190
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cup holder 145
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 184
BMW M technology 150
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 145
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, information 153 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Defrosting, see defrosting thewindows 129
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 131
Defrosting the windows 129
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 116
Digital clock 84
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior mirror 59
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 70
Display EfficientDynamics 85
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 89
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 191
Distance control, see PDC 121
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 75
Drivelogic 77
Drive mode 76
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 114
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 116
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 116
Driving notes, general 153
Driving on racetracks 150
Driving program, see Drive‐ logic 77
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 114
Driving tips 153
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 114
E
EfficientDynamics 85
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 179
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 114
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67
Engine compartment 177
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 177
Engine coolant 182
Engine oil 179 Engine oil, adding 180
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 181
Engine oil filler neck 180
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 181
Engine oil types, suitable 181
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, see Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 89
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 114
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 153
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 157
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 128, 131
Filler neck for engine oil 180
Fine wood, care 201
First-aid kit 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 190 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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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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