BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2018 Owners Manual

NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.'yLift the vehicle using suitable means.'yDo not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.'

'yThe tow bar will generate lateral forces if itis secured with an offset.
Tow
rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make surethat the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.
Tow
fitting
General
information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carj
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 240, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:
'yUse only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.'yUse the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.'yAvoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance do not lift the vehicle by the towfitting.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Observe the notes on using the tow fitj
ting.'

5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the towbar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.Seite 253Breakdown
assistanceMobility253
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CareVehicle
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.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
information Regularly remove foreign objects such asleaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the pressure or temperatures being too high.There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long continuously. Follow the operating instructionsfor the high-pressure washer.'

Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
General
information
In a vehicle wash, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 96.
Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. Asignal sounds when an attempt is made to lock
the vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash
Make sure that the remote control is in the vej
hicle.
Start the engine.
Starting the engine, refer to page 85.
Headlights Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with shampoo and wash off with water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can be reduced. The heat generated duringbraking dries brake discs and brake pads andprotects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the winj
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable careproducts are available from a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the inj
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Folj
low the instructions on the container.'

wear and premature degradation of the leathersurface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacj
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bevj erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams usinglarge sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Velj
cron fasteners are closed.'

'yPainted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Safety
belts WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solutionfor cleaning the safety belts.'

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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data and an
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Technical
dataVehicle
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., 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.
General
information
The technical data and specifications in this Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
e.g., due to the selected special equipment,
country version or country-specific measurej
ment method. Detailed values can be found in the approval documents, on labels on the vehijcle or can be obtained from a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents alj
ways has priority over the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the model version, equipment or country-specificmeasurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, e.g., a roof antenna, roof racksor spoiler. The heights can deviate, e.g., due to
the selected special equipment, tires, load and
chassis version. BMW 2 Series CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.4-55.8/1,408-1,418Lengthinches/mm174.7-175.9/4,437-4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8-37.1/10.9-11.3Seite 260ReferenceTechnical
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