BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Workshop Manual

UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 61,
the following access points are unlocked.'yDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control
again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.'yAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are exej
cuted:
'yThe settings stored in the driver profile, rej
fer to page 58, are applied.'yThe driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function
must be activated in the settings, refer to page 61.'yThe interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off. Switch
the interior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 119.'yThe exterior lighting activated in the setj
tings, refer to page 61, is switched on.'yAutomatically folded in exterior mirrors are
folded open. This function must be actijvated in the settings.'yThe alarm system, refer to page 62, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambij
ent brightness.
Convenient
opening
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when openj
ing and closing the convertible top. There is a
risk of injury. When opening and closing the
convertible top, observe the movement and
keep the area of movement clear.'

With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.'

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upjward.
Panic
mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.'yPress button on the remote conj
trol and hold for at least 3 secj
onds.'yBriefly press the button on the remote conj
trol three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove the integrated key from the rej
mote control, refer to page 54.2.Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2.3.Push battery in the direction of the arrowusing a pointed object and lift it out.4.Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the posjitive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.6.Push the integrated key into the remote
control until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Additional
remote
controlsAdditional remote controls are available from adealerss service center or another qualified
service 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 another qualified service center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstanj
ces:
'yThe battery of the remote control is disj charged. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 53.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control toj gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices
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'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for inj stance charging of a mobile phone.'yThe remote control is in direct proximity ofthe wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a differj
ent location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 54.
Starting
the
engine
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
1.Hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering
column.2.Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.
Integrated
key General
information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key can also be used for the glove compartment on the front passengerside.
Safety
information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possij
ble 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.'

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
system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vej
hicle 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 ignij tion, if needed, through emergency detection
of the remote control, refer to page 54.
Button
for
central
locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Button for the central locking system.
Unlocking
and
locking Press button. For locking, the doors must be
closed.
'yThe fuel filler flap remains unlocked.'yThe vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Opening
'y Press button to unlock the doors
together, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.'yOn the door to be opened, pull the door handle twice: the first time unlocks thedoor, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activatj
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote conj
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
vehicle's interior.
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General
information
Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:'yUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'yOpening tailgate.
Functional
requirements
'yTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.'yThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door with your finj
ger for approx. 1 second without grasping the
door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Open
tailgate
General
information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.'

Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstanj
ces:'yThe battery of the remote control is disj charged. Replace the battery, refer topage 53.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control toj gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control tojgether with electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 54.
Tailgate
General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not placethe remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when unj locking with the remote control. Adjusting the
settings, refer to page 61.
The tailgate can normally not be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened or closed. Ifthe tailgate can be opened, make sure it does
not collide with the convertible top well storage
cover.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to
page 58.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'

Closing
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
Locking
separately
General
information
The switch in the glove compartment decouj
ples the tailgate from the central locking sysj tem, so it can no longer be opened.
If the glove compartment is locked with the
integrated key, the remote control can be
handed over without the integrated key, for inj
stance to a valet parking service. It is then nolonger possible for objects to be removed fromthe cargo area even with the remote control.
Securing
'yTailgate secured, arrow 1.'yTailgate not secured, arj
row 2.
Slide the switch into the desired position.
Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate unlocks.
Driver
profile Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for several drivers can be stored and called up
again when required.
General
information
There are three driver profiles with which perj sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every rejmote control has one of these driver profiles
assigned.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote conj
trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be
activated. All settings stored in the driver proj
file are automatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also rej
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
stored in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the settings stored in it will be applied autoj
matically. The new driver profile is assigned to
the remote control currently used.
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There is an additional guest profile available
that is not assigned to any remote control. It can be used to apply settings in the vehiclewithout changing the personal driver profiles.
Functional
requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the dej tected remote control must be clearly alloj
cated to the driver.
This is the case when:'yThe driver is only carrying his or her own
remote control.'yThe driver unlocks the vehicle.'yThe driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Settings
The settings for the following systems and
functions are stored in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings depends on country
and equipment.
'yUnlocking and locking.'yLights.'yClimate control.'yRadio.'yInstrument cluster.'yProgrammable memory buttons.'yVolumes, tone.'yControl Display.'yNavigation.'yPDC Park Distance Control.'yRearview camera.'yDriving Dynamics Control.'yDriver's seat position, exterior mirror posij tion, steering wheel position if applicable.
Both the positions saved via the seat memj
ory and the last position set are saved.'yIntelligent Safety.Profile
management
Selecting
a
driver
profile
Regardless of the remote control in use, a difj
ferent driver profile may be activated. This alj lows you to call up personal vehicle settings,even if you did not unlock the vehicle with your
own remote control.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.4."OK"'yAll settings stored in the called-up driver profile are automatically applied.'yThe called-up driver profile is assigned to
the remote control being used at the time.'yIf the driver profile is already assigned to a
different remote control, this driver profile will apply to both remote controls.
Using
a
guest
profile
The guest profile is for individual settings thatare stored in none of the three personal driver
profiles.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3."Drive off (guest)"4."OK"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.
Renaming
a
driver
profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
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3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be renamed.
4."Change driver profile name"5.Enter profile name.6. Select the symbol.
Resetting
a
driver
profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in
use are reset to their factory settings.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be reset.
4."Reset driver profile"5."OK"
Exporting
driver
profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving personal settings, for instance before deliverj
ing the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver profiles can be taken into another vehij
cle.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be exported.
4."Export driver profile"5.Select a storage device for exporting the driver profile.'y"USB device"
Select USB storage device, as needed, refer to page 39.'yOnline.
Importing
driver
profiles
The existing settings of the active driver profile are overwritten with the settings of the imjported driver profile.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be overwritten.
4."Import driver profile"5.Select a storage device for importing the driver profile.'yUSB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.'yOnline.6.Select the driver profile to be imported.
Displaying
driver
profiles
during
start The driver profiles can be displayed during
each start to select the desired profile.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3."Show driver profiles at startup"
System
limits
A clear assignment between the remote conj
trol and driver may not be possible in the folj
lowing cases, for example.
'yThe passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or her own remote control, but anotherperson is driving.'yThe driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
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