2017 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

With
xDrive
The vehicle should only be transported on aloading platform.
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when towj
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.'

If the electrical system has failed, clearly idenjtify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign
or a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's rej
sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make
sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towj
ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be
towed.'

Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover topush 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 reasons for the starting difficulties
corrected by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Manual
transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 222. If the vehicle is equipped with a catj
alytic converter, only tow-start while the enj gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 66.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly releasethe pedal. After the engine starts, immedij
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 by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.Seite 227Breakdown
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CareVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the vehicle wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch off the engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and a Check-Control message is disj
played.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'

Vehicle
paint
General
information
Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural conj
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can afj
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frej
quency and extent of your vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed imj
mediately to prevent the finish from being alj
tered or discolored.
Matte
finishOnly use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish.
Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increasedwear and premature degradation of the leathersurface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacjuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bevj erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.Clean the upholstery down to the seams usinglarge sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing thematerial vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Velj
cron fasteners are closed.'

Fine
wood
partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compojnents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic
components NOTE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solj
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of property damj
age. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen
cloth lightly with water.'

Long-term
vehicle
storageWhen the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.Seite 232MobilityCare232
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