2020 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Steptronic
transmission:
transporting
the
vehicle
GeneralDo
not
have
the
vehicle
towed.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
vehicle
is
towed
with
one
axle
raised,
the
vehicle
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
maj
terial
damage.
Only
have
the
vehicle
transporj
ted
on
a
truck
bed.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
danger,it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
distance.
To
roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
see
page
124.
Towing
truck
Only
have
the
vehicle
transported
on
a
truck
bed.
NOTE
The
vehicle
may
be
damaged
when
raising
and securing
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
'xRaise
the
vehicle
with
suitable
equipment.'xDo
not
raise
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
towing
eye,
body
parts
or
chassis
parts.Towing
other
vehicles
General Switch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights
in
line
withlocal
regulations.
If
the
electrical
system
of
the
vehicle
being
towed
has
failed,
the
vehicle
must
be
made
idenj tifiable
to
other
road
users,
for
instance
by
placj
ing
a
sign
or
the
warning
triangle
in
the
rear
winj
dow.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
less
than
that
of
the
vehicle
being
towed,
the
towing
eye
may
be
pulled
off
or
it
may
not
be
possible
to
control
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
gross
vehicle weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
greater
than
the
weight
of
the
vehicle
being
towed.
NOTE
If
the
tow
bar
or
the
towing
rope
is
not
attached
correctly,
other
vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Attach
the
tow
bar
or
towing
rope
to
the
towing
eye
corj
rectly.
Tow
bar
The
towing
eyes
of
both
vehicles
should
be
on
the
same
side.
If
it
is
impossible
to
avoid
attaching
the
tow
bar
at
an
angle,
note
the
following:
'xTow
bar
clearance
may
be
limited
when
corj
nering.'xThe
tow
bar
will
generate
lateral
forces
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Towing
rope
Ensure
that
the
towing
rope
is
taut
when
the
towing
vehicle
drives
off.
Use
nylon
ropes
or
straps
that
will
allow
the
vehij
cle
to
be
towed
smoothly.
Towing
eye General
Always
keep
the
screw-on
towing
eye
in
the
vej
hicle.
The
towing
eye
can
be
screwed
into
the
front
or
rear
end
of
the
vehicle.
The
towing
eye
together
with
the
on-board
tool kit,
see
page
283,
is
located
in
the
boot.
Using
the
towing
eye:
'xOnly
use
the
towing
eye
supplied
with
the
vej hicle
and
make
sure
that
it
is
screwed
in
fully
and
is
tight.'xOnly
use
the
towing
eye
for
towing
on
paved
roads.'xAvoid
transverse
loads
on
the
towing
eye,
for
example
do
not
raise
the
vehicle
by
the
towj
ing
eye.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
towing
eye
is
not
used
as
intended,
the
vehicle
or
towing
eye
may
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Observe
the
notes on
using
the
towing
eye.
Thread
for
towing
eye
Press
the
marking
on
the
edge
of
the
cover
topush
it
out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic
transmission Do
not
attempt
to
tow-start
or
push-start
the
vej
hicle.
Due
to
the
Steptronic
transmission,
it
is
not
posj sible
to
start
the
engine
by
towing.
Have
the
cause
of
the
starting
problems
rectified
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialistworkshop.
Manual
gearbox
If
possible,
do
not
tow-start
the
vehicle
but
start the
engine
using
starting
assistance,
seepage
294.
Only
tow-start
when
the
engine
is
cold
if
your
vehicle
has
a
catalytic
converter.
1.Switching
on
the
hazard
warning
lights,
please
observe
country-specific
regulations.2.Switch
on
the
ignition,
see
page
112.3.Engage
3rd
gear.4.Tow-start
with
the
clutch
pressed
and
rej
lease
the
clutch
slowly.
Press
the
clutch
again
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5.Stop
in
a
suitable
location,
remove
the
towbar
or
towing
rope
and
switch
off
the
hazard
warning
lights.6.Have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partj
ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
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General
careVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
which
is
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
exj
ample
on
account
of
the
optional
equipment
sej
lected
or
the
country
variant.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and systems.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
Regularly
remove
foreign
bodies,
for
example
leaves,
from
the
area
below
the
windscreen
with
the
bonnet
raised.
Wash
the
vehicle
frequently,
especially
in
winter.
Heavy
soiling
and
road
salt
can
cause
damage
to
the
vehicle.
Steam-jet
cleaners
and
high-
pressure
cleaners
Safety
note
NOTE
When
cleaning
with
high-pressure
cleaners,
exj
cessive
pressure
or
excessive
temperatures
can
damage
various
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Maintain
a
sufficient distance
and
do
not
spray
for
an
extended
pej
riod
of
time.
Comply
with
the
instructions
for
the
high-pressure
cleaner.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
60


Entering
a
car
wash
with
a
manual
transmission
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
To
roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
see
page
123.
Entering
a
car
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
General
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
To
roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
see
page
124.
Some
car
washes
require
you
to
get
out
of
the
vehicle.
It
is
not
possible
to
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
in
selector
lever
position
N.
If
an
atj
tempt
is
made
to
lock
the
vehicle,
a
signal
sounds.
Exiting
from
a
car
wash
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
vehicle.
Start
the
engine.
Engine
start,
see
page
113.
Headlights
Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use
abrasive
or
corrosive
cleaning
agents.
Soak
impurities
such
as
insect
residues
with
shampoo
and
wash
off
with
water.
Remove
ice
with
a
de-icer
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After
the
vehicle
has
been
washed,
briefly
apply
the
brakes
to
dry
them,
otherwise
braking
effecj
tiveness
may
be
temporarily
reduced.
The
heat
generated
by
braking
dries
the
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
residues
on
the
windscreens
to
avoid
affecting
visibility
due
to
smearing
and
to
reduce
wiping
noise
and
wiper
blade
wear.Vehicle
care
Care
products
General BMW
recommends
using
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
care
products
are
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
aspecialist
workshop.
Safety
note
WARNING
Cleaning
agents
can
contain
hazardous
subj stances
or
constitute
a
health
risk.
There
is
adanger
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
open
the
doors
or
windows.
Use
only
products that
are
intended
for
cleaning
the
vehicle's
intejrior.
Observe
the
notes
on
the
packaging.
Vehicle
paintwork
GeneralRegular
care
promotes
driving
safety
and
prejserves
your
vehicle's
value.
Environmental
efj fects
in
areas
with
high
air
pollution
or
natural
contaminants,
for
example
tree
resin
or
pollen, may
affect
the
vehicle
paintwork.
Take
such
facj
tors
into
consideration
when
deciding
on
the
frej quency
and
scope
of
vehicle
care
measures.
Immediately
remove
aggressive
substances,
for
example
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings so
as
to
prevent
damage
and
discolouration
of
the
paintwork.
Matt
paintwork
Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
that
are
suitable
for
vehicles
with
matt
paintwork.
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Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
at
regular
intervals with
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Dust
and
road
dirt
will
otherwise
become
worked into
pores
and
folds,
resulting
in
considerable
abrasion
and
causing
the
leather
surface
to
bej come
prematurely
brittle.
In
order
to
protect
against
discolouration,
for
exj ample
from
clothing,
clean
and
care
for
the
leather
approximately
every
two
months.
Clean
light-coloured
leather
more
frequently
as
it
has
the
tendency
to
soil
faster.
Use
leather
cleaner,
otherwise
dirt
and
grease
will
attack
the
protective
coating
of
the
leather.
Care
of
upholstery
fabrics General
Regularly
clean
the
upholstery
with
a
vacuum cleaner.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
for
example
stains
caused
by
drinks,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
a
lint-free microfibre
cloth
with
suitable
interior
cleaning
agents.
Clean
the
upholstery
up
to
the
seams
using
wide
wiping
actions.
Avoid
rubbing
vigorously.
Safety
note
NOTE
Open
Velcro
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing
can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Make
sure
that
any
Velcro
fasteners
on
your
clothing
are
closed.
Care
of
special
parts
Light
alloy
wheels
When
cleaning
the
wheels
while
they
are
instalj
led
on
the
vehicle,
only
use
neutral
rim
cleaner
with
a
pH
value
of
between
5
and
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaners
or
steam
cleaners
above
60


Lightly
moisten
the
cloth
with
water,
if
necessary.
Do
not
soak
the
roof
lining.
Seat
belts
WARNING
Chemical
cleaners
can
cause
irreparable
damj
age
to
the
fabric
of
the
seat
belts.
The
protecj
tive
function
of
the
seat
belts
will
be
lost.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
even
death.
Only
use
a
mild
soap
and
water
solution
for
cleaning
the
seat
belts.
Dirt
on
the
belt
straps
can
interfere
with
the
acj
tion
of
the
reel
and
is
a
safety
hazard.
Clean
only
with
a
mild
soap
solution
while
still
fitj ted
to
the
vehicle.
Do
not
allow
seat
belts
to
retract
until
they
are dry.
Carpets
and
foot
mats
WARNING
Objects
in
the
driver's
footwell
can
restrict
the
pedal
travel
or
block
a
pedal
that
has
been
pressed.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
items
in
the
vehicle
so
that
they
are
secure
and
canj
not
get
into
the
driver's
footwell.
Only
use
floor mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
securely
fastened
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use loose
floor
mats,
and
do
not
place
several
floor
mats
on
top
of
one
another.
Make
sure
that there
is
sufficient
space
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
floor
mats
are
securely
reattached
after having
been
removed,
for
example
for
cleaning.
Floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
vehicle
toenable
the
interior
to
be
cleaned
more
thorj
oughly.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
clean
floor
carpets using
a
microfibre
cloth
and
water
or
textile
cleaner.
Rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
to
prevent
matting.
Trailer
tow
hitch
with
removable
ball
linkage
Keep
ball
linkage
and
bracket
clean.
Grease
or
oil
bearing
locations,
sliding
surfaces and
the
small
balls
on
the
bracket
pin
regularly
with
resin-free
grease
or
oil.
Before
using
steam
cleaners
or
high-pressure
cleaners
on
the
vehicle,
remove
the
ball
linkage and
insert
the
cover
into
the
bracket.
Do
not
clean
ball
linkage
with
a
steam
cleaner
or
high
pressure
cleaner.
Sensors/camera
lenses
Clean
sensors
or
camera
lenses
using
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
cleaner.
Displays/screens
NOTE
Chemical
cleaners,
moisture
or
fluids
of
all
kinds
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and
screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibre
cloth.
NOTE
Incorrect
cleaning
can
damage
the
surfaces
of displays.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Avoid
applying
excessive
pressure
and
do
not use
abrasive
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibre
cloth.
Laying
up
the
vehicle
Special
measures
need
to
be
taken
if
putting
the
vehicle
out
of
use
for
longer
than
three
months.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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