BMW 228I 2014 Owners Manual

To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
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Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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Reference
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.Dimensions
Note
The dimensions apply to vehicles without op‐
tional equipment.
2 SeriesWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.8/1,418M-model: heightinches/mm55.4/1,408Lengthinches/mm174.6/4,437M-model: lengthinches/mm175.9/4,469Wheel baseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning circle diam.ft/m35.8/10.9
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐
lowing the slash apply to vehicles with auto‐
matic transmission.
228iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,165/4,210
1,889/1,910
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228iApproved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,345/1,064Cargo area capacitycu ft/l13.7/390

M235iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,330/4,365
1,964/1,980
Loadlbs/kg810/367Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,135/968Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,380/1,080Cargo area capacitycu ft/l13.7/390
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank13.7/52Fuel quality, refer to
page 164
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 178
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 173
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 179 Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils 178
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 114
AUTO intensity 130
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 130
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 206 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 190
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 144
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 149
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Breaking in 148
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Bulb replacement 183
Bulb replacement, front 184
Bulb replacement, rear 188
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 186
Bulbs and lamps 183
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 202
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Car battery 190
Car care products 200
Care, displays 202
Care, vehicle 200
Cargo 151
Cargo area, enlarging 140
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 144
Cargo, securing 152
Cargo straps, securing cargo 152
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 202
Car wash 199
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 181
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 143
Center console 16 Center-Lock, see button for
central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 183
Changing wheels 189
Changing wheels/tires 172
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 177
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 201
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 202
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 144
Coasting 158
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 158
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 158
Cockpit 14
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 68 Combination switch, refer to
Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 113
Compartments in the doors 143
Compass 136
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 150
Condition Based Service CBS 181
Configuring drive pro‐ gram 114
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 138
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 180
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 180
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 115
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 144
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 172
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Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 128
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Defrosting the windows 128
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 180
Disposal, vehicle battery 190
Distance control, refer to PDC 117
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 148
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 159 Driving tips 148
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO, bonus range 156
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 159
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 157
EfficientDynamics 157
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 175 Engine compartment, work‐
ing in 175
Engine coolant 180
Engine idling when driving, coasting 158
Engine oil 177
Engine oil, adding 178
Engine oil additives 178
Engine oil change 179
Engine oil filler neck 178
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 178
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 172
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 152
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 131 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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