2020 BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Knee
airbag
The
knee
airbag
protects
the
legs
in
the
event
of a
frontal
impact.
Protective
effect
Airbags
are
not
triggered
in
every
impact
situaj
tion,
for
instance
in
less
severe
accidents
or
rear- end
collisions.
Information
on
optimum
effect
of
the
airbags
Warning
If
the
seat
position
is
incorrect
or
the
deployj
ment
area
of
the
airbags
is
impaired,
the
airbag system
cannot
provide
protection
as
intended
and
may
cause
additional
injuries
due
to
trigj gering.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
tolife.
Follow
the
information
on
achieving
the
opj
timum
protective
effect
of
the
airbag
system.
'xKeep
a
distance
from
the
airbags.'xAlways
grasp
the
steering
wheel
on
the
steering
wheel
rim.
Hold
your
hands
at
the
3
o'clock
and
9
o'clock
positions,
to
keep
the risk
of
injury
to
your
hands
or
arms
as
low
as
possible
when
the
airbag
is
triggered.'xMake
sure
that
occupants
keep
their
heads
away
from
the
side
airbag.'xMake
sure
that
the
front
passenger
is
sitting
correctly,
i.e.,
keeps
his
or
her
feet
and
legs
in the
floor
area
and
does
not
support
them
on
the
dashboard.'xThere
should
be
no
additional
persons,
anij
mals
or
objects
between
an
airbag
and
a
perj
son.'xDashboard
and
windshield
on
the
front
pasj
senger
side
must
stay
clear
-
do
not
attach adhesive
labels
or
coverings
and
do
not
atj
tach
brackets
or
cables,
for
instance
for
GPS
devices
or
mobile
phones.'xDo
not
apply
adhesive
materials
to
the
airbag cover
panels,
do
not
cover
them
or
modify
them
in
any
way.'xDo
not
use
the
cover
of
the
front
airbag
on the
front
passenger
side
as
a
storage
area.'xDo
not
attach
slip
covers,
seat
cushions
or
other
objects
to
the
front
passenger
seat
that
are
not
specifically
suited
for
seats
with
integrated
side
airbags.'xDo
not
hang
pieces
of
clothing,
such
as
jackj
ets,
over
the
backrests.'xNever
modify
either
the
individual
compoj nents
or
the
wiring
in
the
airbag
system.
This
also
applies
to
steering
wheel
covers,
the
dashboard,
and
the
seats.'xDo
not
remove
the
airbag
system.
Even
when
you
follow
all
instructions
very
closely,
injury
from
contact
with
the
airbags
canj
not
be
fully
ruled
out
in
certain
situations.
The
ignition
and
inflation
noise
may
lead
to short-term
and,
in
most
cases,
temporary
hearj
ing
impairment
in
sensitive
occupants.
Vehicle
modifications
for
a
person
with
disabilij
ties
may
affect
the
air
bag
system;
contact
BMW
Customer
Relations
for
further
information.
Warnings
and
information
on
the
airbags
are
also
found
on
the
sun
visors.
Functional
readiness
of
the
airbag
system
Safety
information
Warning
Individual
components
can
be
hot
after
triggerj ing
of
the
airbag
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury.
Do
not
touch
individual
components.
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Warning
Improperly
executed
work
can
lead
to
failure,
malfunction
or
unintentional
triggering
of
the airbag
system.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
the
airbag
system
might
not
trigger
as
intended
dej spite
the
accident
severity.
There
is
a
risk
of
injjuries
or
danger
to
life.
Have
the
airbag
system
checked,
repaired,
dismantled
and
scrapped
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Correct
function
When
the
ignition
is
switched
on,
the
warning
light
in
the
instrument
cluster lights
up
briefly
and
thereby
indicates
the
operational
readiness
of
the
entire
airbag
system
and
the
belt
tensioner.
Airbag
system
malfunctioning
'xWarning
light
does
not
come
on
when
the
igjnition
is
switched
on.'xThe
warning
light
lights
up
continuously.
Automatic
deactivation
of
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
Concept
The
system
reads
if
the
front
passenger
seat
is
occupied
by
measuring
the
human
body's
resistj ance.
Front,
knee,
and
side
airbag
on
the
front
pasj senger's
side
are
activated
or
deactivated.
General
information
Before
transporting
a
child
on
the
front
passenj
ger
seat,
refer
to
the
safety
information
and
inj structions
for
children
on
the
front
passengerseat,
see
Children.
Safety
information
Warning
To
ensure
the
front-seat
passenger
airbag
function,
the
system
must
be
able
to
detect
whether
a
person
is
sitting
in
the
front
passenj ger
seat.
The
entire
seat
cushion
area
must
be
used
for
this
purpose.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
front
pasj
senger
keeps
his
or
her
feet
in
the
floor
area.
Malfunction
of
the
automatic
deactivation
system
When
transporting
older
children
and
adults,
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
may
be
deactivated in
certain
sitting
positions.
In
this
case,
the
indij
cator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
lights
up.
In
this
case,
change
the
sitting
position
so
that
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
are
activated
and
the
indicator
light
goes
out.
If
it
is
not
possible
to
activate
the
airbags,
have
the
person
sit
in
the
rear.
To
enable
correct
recognition
of
the
occupied
seat
cushion.
'xDo
not
attach
covers,
cushions,
ball
mats
or
other
items
to
the
front
passenger
seat
unj less
they
are
specifically
determined
to
besafe
for
use
on
the
front
passenger
seat.'xDo
not
place
any
electronic
devices
on
the
front
passenger
seat
if
a
child
restraint
sysj
tem
is
to
be
installed
on
it.'xDo
not
place
objects
under
the
seat
that could
press
against
the
seat
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Indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
The
indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
indicates
the
operating
state
of
the
front- seat
passenger
airbags.
The
light
indicates
whether
the
airbags
are
either
activated
or
deactivated.
'xThe
indicator
light
lights
up
when
a
child
is
properly
seated
in
a
child
restraint
sysj
tem
or
when
the
seat
is
empty.
The
airbags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
not
activated.'xThe
indicator
light
does
not
light
up
when,
for
instance
a
correctly
seated
person
of
suffij cient
size
is
detected
on
the
seat.
The
airj
bags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
actij vated.
Detected
child
restraint
systems
The
system
generally
detects
children
seated
in
a
child
restraint
system,
particularly
in
child
rej
straint
systems
required
by
NHTSA
at
the
point
in
time
when
the
vehicle
was
manufactured.
Afj
ter
installing
a
child
restraint
system,
make
sure that
the
indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenj
ger
airbags
lights
up.
This
indicates
that
the
child
restraint
system
has
been
detected
and
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
are
not
activated.
Strength
of
the
driver's
and
front-seat
passenger
airbag
The
explosive
power
that
activates
driver's/front- seat
passenger
airbags
very
much
depends
on
the
positions
of
the
driver's/front
passenger
seat.
To
maintain
the
accuracy
of
this
function
over
the
long
term,
calibrate
the
front
seats
as
soon
as
a
respective
message
appears
on
the
Control Display.
Calibrating
the
front
seats
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the
seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
A
corresponding
message
appears
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
1.Press
the
switch
and
move
the
respective
seat
all
the
way
forward,
until
it
stops.2.Press
the
switch
forward
again.
The
seat
still
moves
forward
slightly.3.Readjust
the
seat
to
the
desired
position.
The
calibration
procedure
is
completed
when
the message
on
the
Control
Display
disappears.
If
the
message
continues
to
be
displayed,
repeat
the
calibration.
If
the
message
does
not
disappear
after
a
repeat calibration,
have
the
system
checked
as
soon
as
possible.
Rollover
protection
system
Concept
The
rollover
protection
system
is
automatically
activated
in
the
event
of
a
sufficiently
serious
acj
cident
or
if
the
longitudinal
axis
is
tilted
excesj
sively.
The
safety
frames
located
behind
the
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head
restraints
extend
within
fractions
of
a
secjond.
Supplementing
the
reinforced
windshield
frame, the
rollover
protection
system
further
increases passenger
safety.
General
informationDo
not
place
any
objects
on
the
covers
of
the
rollover
protection
system.
Safety
information
Warning
There
can
be
damage
or
injuries
when
the
rollj
over
protection
system
is
triggered.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the rollover
protection
system
is
clear.
Warning
Improperly
executed
work
can
lead
to
failure,
malfunction
or
unintentional
triggering
of
the system.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
the
sysj
tem
might
not
trigger
as
intended
even
if
there is
an
accident
severe
enough
to
warrant
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Have
the
system
checked,
repaired,
dismantled
and
scrapped
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
After
triggering
or
damage,
system
functionality
is
limited
or
not
available
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Have
the
system
checked
and
replaced
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
in
the
event
of
triggering
of
or
damage
to
the
system.
Warning
With
an
extended
rollover
protection
system,
the
area
of
movement
of
the
convertible
top
is limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
When
the
rollover
protection system
is
extended,
do
not
move
the
convertible
top.
Overview
Covers
of
the
rollover
protection
system
Triggered
rollover
protection
system
If
the
rollover
protection
system
was
not
placed under
any
stress
after
an
automatic
triggering,
it
can
be
pushed
back
by
hand,
for
instance
to
close
the
convertible
top.
The
protective
function
of
the
system
is
then
restored.
1.Pull
the
release
lever
in
the
safety
frame
up
and
hold
it,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
safety
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down,
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3.Release
the
release
lever
only
if
the
safety
frame
was
pushed
back
almost
completely.4.Push
the
safety
frame
down
until
it
noticeably engages.
To
do
this,
the
safety
frame
mustbe
pressed
far
into
its
holder;
high
levels
of
force
are
required.
Warning
If
the
safety
frame
is
not
engaged
correctly,
it
can
extend
jerkily.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
pressing
down
the
triggered
rollover
protection
system,
do
not
bend
over
the safety
frame.
Slowly
reduce
pressure
on
the
safety
frame
in
order
to
test
whether
it
is
latched.
5.Proceed
likewise
with
the
second
safety
frame.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayedwhen
there
is
a
malfunction.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM
Concept
The
system
monitors
tire
inflation
pressure
in
the
four
mounted
tires.
The
system
warns
you
if
there
is
a
significant
loss
of
pressure
in
one
or
more
tires.
General
information Sensors
in
the
tire
valves
measure
the
tire
inflaj
tion
pressure
and,
depending
on
the
model,
the
tire
temperature.
Further
information
and
instructions
on
using
the
system
can
also
be
found
under
Tire
inflation
pressure,
refer
to
page
240.
Functional
requirements
The
following
conditions
must
be
met
for
the
system;
otherwise,
reliable
flagging
of
a
loss
of tire
inflation
pressure
is
not
assured:'xAfter
a
tire
or
wheel
replacement,
a
reset
wasperformed
with
the
correct
tire
inflation
presj
sure.'xAfter
the
tire
inflation
pressure
was
adjusted
to
a
new
value,
a
reset
was
performed.'xWheels
with
TPM
wheel
electronics.
Status
display
Current
status
The
system
status
can
be
displayed
on
the
Conj trol
Display,
e.g.,
whether
or
not
the
system
is
acj
tive.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Tire
Pressure
Monitor
The
current
status
is
displayed.
Tire
conditions General
information
Tire
and
system
status
are
indicated
by
the
color
of
the
wheels
and
a
SMS
text
message
on
the
Control
Display.
All
wheels
greenSystem
is
active
and
will
issue
a
warning
relatedto
the
tire
inflation
pressures
stored
during
the
last
reset.
One
to
four
yellow
wheels
A
flat
tire
or
major
drop
in
the
tire
inflation
presj
sure
has
occurred
in
the
indicated
tires.
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wheelsIt
may
not
be
possible
to
identify
tire
pressurelosses.
Possible
causes:'xMalfunction.'xThe
system
is
being
reset.
Additional
information The
status
control
display
additionally
shows
the
current
tire
inflation
pressures
and,
depending
on
the
model,
tire
temperatures.
The
values
shown
are
instantaneous
measurements
and
may
vary
depending
on
driving
style
or
weather
conditions.
Resetting
the
system Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Tire
Pressure
Monitor4.Start
the
engine
but
do
not
drive
off.5.Reset
tire
inflation
pressure:
Perform
reset.6.Drive
away.
The
wheels
are
displayed
in
gray
and
the
followj
ing
is
displayed
Resetting
Tire
Pressure Monitor

If
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
too
low
Message A
yellow
warning
light
is
illuminated
inthe
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
symbol
with
a
Check
Control
mesj
sage
appears
on
the
Control
Display.SymbolPossible
causeThere
is
a
tire
inflation
pressure
loss.
No
reset
was
performed
for
the
sysj
tem.
The
system
issues
a
warning
based
on
the
tire
inflation
pressures
stored
during
the
last
reset.
Measure
1.Reduce
your
speed
and
drive
moderately.
Do not
exceed
a
speed
of
80
mph/130
km/h.2.At
the
next
opportunity,
for
instance
gas
staj
tion,
check
and
correct
the
tire
inflation
presj sure
in
all
four
tires,
if
necessary.3.Reset
the
system.
If
there
is
a
significant
loss
of
tire
inflation
pressure
Message A
yellow
warning
light
is
illuminated
in
the
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
symbol
with
the
affected
tire
apj
pears
in
a
Check
Control
message
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
SymbolPossible
causeThere
is
a
flat
tire
or
a
major
loss
in tire
inflation
pressure.
No
reset
was
performed
for
the
sysj
tem.
The
system
issues
a
warning
based
on
the
tire
inflation
pressures
stored
during
the
last
reset.Measure1.Reduce
your
speed
and
stop
cautiously. Avoid
sudden
braking
and
steering
maneuj
vers.2.Check
whether
the
vehicle
is
fitted
with
norj
mal
tires
or
run-flat
tires.
Run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
249,
are
labeled
with
a
circular
symbol
containing
the
letters RSC
marked
on
the
tire's
sidewall.
Actions
in
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
Normal
tires
1.Identify
the
damaged
tire.
To
do
this,
check
the
air
pressure
in
all
four
tires,
for
instance
using
the
tire
pressure
gage
of
a
flat
tire
kit.
If
the
tire
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tires
is
correct,
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
may
not
have
been
reset.
In
this
case,
perform
the
rej
set.
If
identification
of
flat
tire
damage
is
not
posj sible,
please
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair shop.2.Repair
the
flat
tire,
e.g.,
with
a
flat
tire
kit
or
bychanging
the
wheel.
Use
of
sealant,
for
instance
from
the
flat
tire
kit,may
damage
the
TPM
wheel
electronics.
In
this
case,
have
the
electronics
checked
and
replaced at
the
next
opportunity.
Run-flat
tires
Safety
information
Warning
Your
vehicle
handles
differently
with
a
run-flat
tire
with
no
or
low
inflation
pressure;
for
inj stance,
your
lane
stability
when
braking
is
rejduced,
braking
distances
are
longer
and
theself-steering
properties
will
change.
There
is
a
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risk
of
accident.
Drive
moderately
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
Maximum
speed
You
may
continue
driving
with
a
damaged
tire
at
speeds
up
to
50
mph/80
km/h.
Continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire
If
continuing
to
drive
with
a
damaged
tire:1.Avoid
sudden
braking
and
steering
maneuj
vers.2.Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.3.Check
the
air
pressure
in
all
four
tires
at
the
next
opportunity.
If
the
tire
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tires
is
correct,
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
may
not
have
been
reset.
In
this
case,
perform
the
rej
set.
Possible
driving
range
with
a
depressurized
tire
The
distance
for
which
it
may
be
possible
to
drive
safely
varies
depending
on
how
the
vehicle
is
loaded
and
used,
e.g.,
speed,
road
conditions,
external
temperature.
The
driving
range
may
be
less
but
may
also
be
more
if
an
economical
drivj ing
style
is
used.
If
the
vehicle
is
loaded
with
an
average
weight
and
used
under
favorable
conditions,
the
disj
tance
for
which
it
may
be
safe
to
drive
may
be
up to
50
miles/80
km.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires Vehicles
driven
with
a
damaged
tire
will
handle
differently,
potentially
leading
to
conditions
such as
the
following:
'xGreater
likelihood
of
swerving
off
course.'xLonger
braking
distances.'xChanged
self-steering
properties.
Modify
your
driving
style.
Avoid
abrupt
steeringmaneuvers
or
driving
over
obstacles,
for
instancecurbs
or
potholes.
Final
tire
failure
Vibrations
or
loud
noises
while
driving
can
indij cate
the
final
failure
of
a
tire.
Reduce
speed
and
stop;
otherwise,
pieces
of
the tire
could
come
loose
and
cause
an
accident.
Do
not
continue
driving.
Contact
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
System
limits
Temperature
The
tire
inflation
pressure
depends
on
the
tire's
temperature.
Driving
or
exposure
to
the
sun
will
increase
the tire's
temperature,
thus
increasing
the
tire
inflajtion
pressure.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
is
reduced
when
the tire
temperature
falls
again.
These
circumstances
may
cause
a
warning
when
temperatures
fall
very
sharply.
Sudden
tire
pressure
loss
The
system
cannot
indicate
sudden
serious
tire damage
caused
by
external
circumstances.
Failure
performing
a
reset
The
system
does
not
function
properly
if
a
reset has
not
been
carried
out,
for
instance
a
flat
tire
is
reported
though
tire
inflation
pressures
are
corj
rect.
Malfunction The
yellow
warning
light
flashes
and
isthen
illuminated
continuously.
A
CheckControl
message
is
displayed.
It
may
not
be
possible
to
identify
tire
pressure
losses.
Examples
and
recommendations
in
the
following situations:'xA
wheel
without
TPM
wheel
electronics
ismounted:
have
it
checked
by
a
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