2018 BMW M2 Owners Manual

Key
features

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Transporting
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Displays

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Safety

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Climate
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This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Remote
control
General
information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controlswith integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable batj tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 70.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Setj tings, refer to page 78.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every rej
mote control. Driver profile, refer to page 76.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 236.
Safety
information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
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3Unlocking the tailgate4Panic mode
UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 78,
the following access points are unlocked:
'xDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.'xAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
'xUnlocking is confirmed by the turn signalsand the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 78.'xThe settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 76, are applied.'xThe driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function must be activated in the settings, refer topage 78.'xThe interior lights, refer to page 136, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.'xDepending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 133, are switched on.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 79, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control after unlocking.
Pressing and holding the button on the remote
control opens the windows and the glass sunj roof.
Locking1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'xAll doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flapare being locked.'xLocking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 78.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 79, is
switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must beswitched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place theremote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, it is possible to specify whether the doors are also unlocked when unlocking with theremote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 78.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to page 76.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure thatthe area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourjself in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 72.2.Place the integrated key underneath the batj
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift thecover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.3.Push battery in the direction of the arrow usj
ing a pointed object and lift it out.4.Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the posij tive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.6.Push the integrated key into the remote conj
trol until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj ice center or repair shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and rej placed by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
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Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 70.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.'xInterference of radio transmission by a chargj
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.'xThe remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can beunlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 71.
Starting
the
engine
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It is not possible to start the engine if the remote
control has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1.Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrumentcluster.2.If the remote control is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and rej
peat the procedure.
Integrated
key
General
information The driver's door can be locked and unlockedwithout remote control using the integrated key.
The integrated key can also be used for theglove compartment on the front passenger side.
Safety
information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
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Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
NOTE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated keyinserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock
using the integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
systemThe alarm system is not switched on if the vehijcle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control or switch on the ignition, if
needed, through emergency detection of the rej
mote control, refer to page 71.
Button
for
central
locking system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sysj
tem and interior lights come on.
Overview
Button for the central locking system.
Unlocking
and
locking
Press button. For locking, the doors must be
closed.
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