BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking disj
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducj
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to
the individual wheels.
General
information
Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the folj lowing unstable driving conditions:'yFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'yLoss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 122, is a version of the DSC where forj
ward momentum is optimized.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning
lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF
General
information When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC Press and hold this button but not lonjger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equipj
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp goout.
Indicator/warning
lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
for instance unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat limited driving stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxij
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:'yWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.'yWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.'yWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
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Deactivating
DTCPress button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicaj
tor light go out.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vej
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably disj
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
Dynamic
Damping
Control
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj tion when using a dynamic driving style or travj eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj
ing comfort depending on the road surface condition and driving style.
ProgramsThe system offers several different programs.
The programs can be selected via Driving Dyj namics Control.
SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock abj
sorbers for greater driving agility.
SPORT+ Consistently sporty control of the shock abj
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving
with limited driving stabilization.
COMFORT/ECO
PRO
Balanced control of the vehicle.Variable
sport
steering
The support offered by the variable sportsteering changes according to the angle by
which the steering wheel has been turned and
the speed.
So, for instance the steering angle of the front
wheels is made larger when parking or taking tight corners. This makes it easier to drive
around bends.
Furthermore, the system provides the steering
with more support at low speeds than at higher
ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,
and makes steering more direct when driving
at faster speeds.
By taking the angle by which the steering
wheel has been turned and the speed into acj
count, a sporty steering response adapted to
the particular driving situation can be achieved.
Servotronic
Concept Servotronic is a speed-dependent power
steering function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,and makes steering more direct when drivingat faster speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accordj ing to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering responseis conveyed.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine- tune the vehicle's settings and features. Varij
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
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OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
program.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Operating
the
programs
ButtonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of Dynamic Damping Control.'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRACj
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC
OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 122, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
TRACTION
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 122, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during acj celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Concept
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and susj
pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited driving stabilization.
General
information Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks.
Activating
SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
Automatic
program
change When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Depending on the equipment, consistently
sporty tuning of the suspension, steering, and drivetrain for greater driving agility with maxij
mum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
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Activating
SPORTPress button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT When the display is activated on the ControlDisplay, refer to page 126, the SPORT driving
mode can be set to individual specifications.'yActivate SPORT.'y"Configure SPORT"'yConfigure the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is actij
vated.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure SPORT"4.Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 124.
ECO
PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 172, provides consisj
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabilijzation.
Comfort functions and the engine Controller
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO1.Activate ECO PRO.2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Configuring
driving
program Settings can be made for the following driving
programs in Driving mode:
'ySPORT, refer to page 125.'yECO PRO, refer to page 173.
Displays
Program
selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's opj
tional features, the list in the inj
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Selected
program The instrument cluster displaysthe selected program.
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Display
on
the
Control
DisplayProgram changes can be displayed on theControl Display.1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Driving mode info"
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Cruise
controlConcept
Using this system, a desired speed can be adj justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The system accelerates and brakes automaticallyas needed.
General
information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain areas.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysjtem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

DSC will be switched on, if needed.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.'yIf active: press twice.'yIf interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting
manually When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Interrupting
automatically The system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations:
'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yIf the clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not enj gaged.'yIf the gear engaged is too high for the curj
rent speed.'yWhen selector lever position D is disenj
gaged.'yWhen DTC is activated or DSC is deactij
vated.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.'yWhen SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is inj terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedomj
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 129.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxij
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set dej
pends on the vehicle.'yPressing the rocker switch to the resistj
ance point and holding it accelerates or dej
celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
After the rocker switch is released, the vej
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Continuing
cruise
control
General
information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninj
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen the ignition is switched off.
Calling
up
stored
speed
Press button on the steering wheel.
The stored speed is reached again and mainj tained.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Indicator
lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equipj
ped, the indicator lamp in the instruj
ment cluster indicates whether the sysj
tem is switched on.
Desired
speed
and
stored
speed'yMarking lights up green:
system is active, the markj
ing indicates the desired
speed.'yMarking lights up orange:
system is interrupted, the
marking indicates the stored
speed.'yThe marking does not light up: the system is switched off.
Brief
status
display
Selected desired speed.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not curj rently fulfilled.
System
limits
Engine
power The desired speed is also maintained downhill,but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
PDC
Park
Distance
Control Concept
PDC is a support when parking. When you slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availaj
ble - then the object is reported through:
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'ySignal tones.'yVisual display.
With appropriate equipment: obstacles on theside of the vehicle that are detected by the
sensors of the parking assistant can also be rej
ported by the PDC. See side protection, refer to page 131.
General
information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the disj
tances are located in the bumpers.
The maneuvering range, depending on the obj
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the followj
ing situations:
'yBy the front sensors and the two rear corj
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from
the object.'yBy the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.'yWhen a collision is imminent.'yWith parking assistant: by the side sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the object.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'