BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Engine
compartmentVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Important
features
in
the
engine
compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Filler neck for washer fluid4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
Depending on the engine installation, the
coolant reservoir is located on the right
side or the left side of the engine compartj
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Hood
Safety
information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compoj nents and impair vehicle functions. There is a
risk of personal and property damage. The
manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'

Engine
oilVehicle
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.
General
information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classij
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two measj uring principles:
'yStatus display.'yDetailed measurement.Electronic
oil
measurement
Status
display
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Disj play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Functional
requirements A current measured value is available after apj
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine
oil
level
display
messages
Concept
Different messages appear on the display dej pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
A red indicator light indicates that theengine oil pressure is too low.
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Safety
informationNOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'

NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the enj
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much enj
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

The viscosity grades SAE 0W-20 or SAE5W-20 are only suitable for particular engines.
More information about suitable engine oil ratjings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage. There is a risk of propertydamage. Do not exceed the service data indijcated in the vehicle.'

CoolantVehicle
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.
General
information
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitj
able additives is available from a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only openthe cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies bej tween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows on the coolant reservoir andthe lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 87, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modj els for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
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service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
tained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagjnosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'