BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Repair Manual

'yMultiple remote controls are located outjside of the vehicle.
Settings
General
information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, various settings for openj ing and closing are possible.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 58, currently used.
Unlocking
Doors Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"5.Select desired setting:'y"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unj locks the entire vehicle.'y"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4. "Tailgate" or "Tailgate and
door(s)"5.Select desired setting:'y"Tailgate"
The tailgate unlocks.'y"Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unj
locked.
Adjusting
the
last
seat
and
mirror
position
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
4."Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat and exterior mirrors resume their last set posijtions.
The most recent position is independent of the
positions saved via the seat memory.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Deactivate or activate the desired confirjmation signals.'y"Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.'yWith alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
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Automatic
lockingUsing iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Select desired setting:'y"Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.'y"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.
Alarm
system
General
information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
'yUnauthorized opening of a door, the hood
or the tailgate.'yMovements in the car's interior.'yChanges in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during atj tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.'yDisconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system signals these changes visuj
ally and acoustically:
'yAcoustic alarm.
Depending on local regulations, the acousj
tic alarm may be suppressed.'yBy switching on the hazard warning sysj tem.'yBy flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching
on/off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or with Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched on/off at the sametime.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using theintegrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 63.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashesonce.
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.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'yThe indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.'yIndicator light flashes for approx. 10 secj onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 secj
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Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closedaccess points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.'yThe indicator light goes out after unlockj
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.'yThe indicator light flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on, butno longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehij
cle is towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The interior is monitored to the height of the
seats. The alarm system is switched on toj gether with the interior motion sensor even
when the convertible top is open. Falling obj
jects such as leaves can trigger the alarm uninj
tentionally.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorj ized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yIn duplex garages.'yDuring transport on trains carrying vehij
cles, at sea or on a trailer.'yWith animals in the vehicle.The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 secj
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm'yUnlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, rej fer to page 53.'yWith Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on
your person, grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door comj
pletely.
Power
windows
Safety
information WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make surethat the area of movement of the windows isclear during opening and closing.'

Overview
Power windows
Opening
individually
'y Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is bej ing held.'y Press the switch beyond the resistj
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, rej
fer to page 51.
Opening
together
'y Press the switch to the resistance
point.
All windows open while the switch is being held.'y Press the switch beyond the resistj
ance point.
All windows open automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the moj tion.
Closing
individually
'y Pull the switch to the resistance
point.The window closes while the switch is bej
ing held.'y Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
With the door closed, the front windows close automatically. Pulling the switch
again stops the motion. The rear windows
close while the switch is being held.
Convenient closing via the remote control, rej
fer to page 52.
Closing
together Pull the switch to or beyond the resistj
ance point.
All windows are closed while the switch is bej
ing held.
Pinch
protection
system
General
information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as
a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety
information WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as anj
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the
area of movement of the windows.'

The window closes with limited jam proj
tection . If the closing force exceeds a spej
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.2. Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
The window closes without jam protecj
tion .
Convertible
top
General
information The convertible top can be opened or closed
at speeds up to approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of approx. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertibletop is being moved, the convertible top movejment stops.
Observe the following information:
'yThe tailgate can normally not be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened orclosed. If the tailgate can be opened, make
sure it does not collide with the convertible
top well storage cover.'yClose the convertible top when the vehicle
is parked. A closed convertible top proj tects it from weather-related damage andto some extent from theft.'yEven when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked cargo area.'yAt higher speeds, vacuum produced in thecar's interior causes the convertible top to
begin to flutter. Increase the air flow via the
ventilation so that no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.'yIt is not possible to start the engine and
operate the convertible top simultanej
ously. When the engine is started using the Start/Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop function, the convertible top movej
ment is briefly interrupted.'yOpening a door interrupts closure of the convertible top.'yWhen loading the cargo area, make surethat the cargo does not push against thecargo area partition, refer to page 67,
from below.'yIn order to protect the battery, move the convertible top only when the engine is
running.'yBefore closing the convertible top, remove any foreign objects from the windshield
frame; otherwise, closing may be prej vented.
Safety
information
NOTE
Incorrect operation can damage the
convertible top and other parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of property damage. During opj
eration, heed the following points:
'yKeep the area of movement of the
convertible top clear because the
convertible top swivels out upward. Maxij mum area of movement: 98.5 inj
ches/2.5 meters.'yFully close the tailgate.'yDo not leave the convertible top open for
more than a day while it is wet.'yDo not open the convertible top, if it is wet,
covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.'yDo not place objects on the convertible top.'yThe rollover protection system may not betriggered.'yDo not operate convertible top on uneven
sections of road.'yAlways open or close the convertible top completely. The convertible top is only
locked in the final positions.'

WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when openj
ing and closing the convertible top. There is a risk of injury. When opening and closing theconvertible top, observe the movement and
keep the area of movement clear.'

top and convertible top well storage cover belocked.
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
If there is a longer interruption with the ignition
switched on, convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover remain approx. 10 mij nutes in the current position before they slowly
go down. If the ignition is switched off,
convertible top and convertible top well storj age cover lower already after a short waiting
period.
The convertible top and the convertible top
well storage cover are not locked in this case. Operate switch again until the convertible opj
eration is terminated.
Operating
from
the
outside With Comfort Access:
The convertible top can also be operated from
outside via Comfort Access.'yConvenient opening with remote operaj
tion, refer to page 51.'yConvenient closing with the remote conj
trol, refer to page 52.
Cargo
area
partition
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the convertible top can be opened.
Fold down cargo area partition in the front in
order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when the convertible top is closed.
Manually
close
convertible
top
General
information
If there is a malfunction, the convertible top
can be manually closed. Two persons are necj
essary to do this.
If possible, have a convertible top manually closed by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
In case of an electrical malfunction, the
convertible top cannot be locked in the fully
open position. The convertible top will rise up
while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of
an accident. Do not open the closed
convertible top manually.'

4.Remove the two large lids from the trim. Ifneeded, use the screwdriver from the onj
board vehicle tool kit.5.Unlock convertible top well storage cover. To do this, pull on the right lid until the
convertible top well storage cover opens
on the right side.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.6.When the convertible top is closed manj
ually, the tailgate can no longer be opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the cargo area and close the tailgate.
You need the screwdriver and Allen
wrench from the onboard vehicle tool kit.
Lifting
out
convertible
top
1.Grasp the sheet metal of the convertible
top well storage cover from the outside usj ing both hands, and swing it slightly upj
ward.2.Before further opening the convertible top well storage cover, secure the hook, arrow.
Insert the screwdriver from the outside intothe hook and hold it in place during further
opening.3.Open the convertible top well storage
cover completely.4.Make sure that the hinge, arrow, is slightly
bent forward.5.Lift the convertible top out on the front on
both sides, and swing it forward. Keep the
convertible top well storage cover open, for
instance with your shoulder.6.Place the rear convertible top frame vertij cally, arrow 1, close the convertible top
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place the rear convertible top frame ontothe convertible top well storage cover.
Lock
convertible
cover
1.Carefully remove the cover in the center ofthe front convertible top frame. If needed,
use the screwdriver.2.While one person presses the center of
front convertible top frame onto the windj shield frame: turn the Allen wrench counjterclockwise up to the stop. The front
convertible top frame must be locked in
the windshield frame.
The rear convertible top frame is automatij
cally pressed onto the convertible top well
storage cover.3.Have the convertible top checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Wind
deflector
The
concept The wind deflector reduces the air movementin the vehicle interior when driving with theconvertible top down.
Safety
information NOTE
When moving the front seats back, the
wind deflector can be damaged. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement is clear prior to moving the frontseats back.'

Fold open the wind deflector.2.Insert wind deflector from one side of thevehicle with the pins in the corresponding
fixing points on the opposite side of the vej hicle.3.Lift the wind deflector in the center, arj
row 1, until the pins on the installation side can be positioned in front of the fixing
points, arrows 2.4.Press the wind deflector downward, arj rows 1, while inserting the pins in the corjresponding fixing points.Grasp the inner framework of the wind dej
flector on the recessed grip and fold it up,
arrow 2.
Removing
Proceed in reverse sequence.
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