BMW M2 2017 Manual PDF

The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'yHigh beams, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.'

'yTo switch off from fast wiper speed: pressdown twice.'yTo switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.'ySingle wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial poj
sition when released.
Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, dijrectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operaj
tion is preset.
Safety
information NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage.Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.'

Cleaning
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at reguj lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are actijvated.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatij
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
General
information
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreezeaway from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

6th gear, press the gearshift lever to theright.'

The engaged selector lever position is disj
played in the instrument cluster and on the sej
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehij
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released, e.g., on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immej
diately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuverj ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
Low
Speed
Assistant
Concept
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walkingspeed.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process.
Safety
information NOTE
When using the function and simultanej
ously stepping on the brake pedal for a longer
time, the transmission can overheat. There is a risk of property damage. When using the funcjtion, do not brake for a longer period.'

forward gear and reverse gear without stepjping on the brakes in the process.
N
is
NeutralThe vehicle may roll in selector lever posij
tion N, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to
page 202.
P
Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:'yAfter the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 65, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 65, and when position R
or D is set.'yWith the ignition is off, if position N is set.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example: P.
Information When the external temperature is very low, thedisplay may not work. Current driving direction
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever position.
Gear
change
General
information
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Sej
quential mode.
Using
the
selector
lever
'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearj wards.'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forjward.Using
the
shift
paddles
on
the
steeringwheel'yShift up: pull right shift paddle.'yShift down: pull left shift paddle.
Drivelogic
Concept
Using Drivelogic, the characteristics of the hyj
brid system can be adjusted. For this purpose,
different driving programs are available in Drive and Sequential mode.
The driving programs can be programmed usj
ing Driving Dynamics Control.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Driving
programs Drive
mode
Choice of three driving programs:
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'ySPORT+: consistently sporty driving.
Sequential
mode
Choice of three driving programs:
'yCOMFORT: comfortable shifting operaj
tions.'ySPORT: sporty, fast shifting operations.'ySPORT+: maximum shifting speed, Launch
Control, refer to page 78.
Activating
Activate program via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 117, button.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes prematurecomponent wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 152, period.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Activate
Launch
Control
1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 115.2.Select Sequential mode with gear 1.3.With the engine running, apply the brake
with the left foot.4.Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.5.If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.6.Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.
Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is available again only after a certain distance has been driven.
System
limits
This transmission has an overheating protecj
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch from extreme stress.
'yIndicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Avoid high engine stress and frej
quent starts.'yIndicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
Further driving at a moderate pace is posj sible. At the next opportunity, stop the vej
hicle, shut off the engine and allow the
transmission to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accelj
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; otherj
wise, the transmission may overheat.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 76.
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DisplaysVehicle
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 country provisions
must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Speedometer2Messages, e.g., Check Control3Tachometer\_ 834Current fuel consumption5Electronic displays\_ 796Fuel gauge\_837Reset miles\_ 84
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 88.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 84.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 68.'yOn-board computer, refer to page 88.'yDate, refer to page 84.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 85.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 83.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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'yMessages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 80.'yRange, refer to page 84.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 117.'yService requirements, refer to page 85.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 86.'yTime, refer to page 84.
Check
Control
The
concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and atext message may appear on the Control Disjplay.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator and warning lights in the instruj ment cluster can light up in a variety of combij
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is notbuckled. For some country-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be
activated if objects are placed on the front pasj senger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner arenot working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake,
brake
system For additional information, see Releasj
ing the parking brake, refer to page 70.
Approach
control
warning Indicator lamp illuminates: advancewarning is issued, for example whenthere is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the
imminent danger of a collision when the vehij
cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
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