BMW M2 2017 Manual Online

Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workj
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonj ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has malj functioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 115.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
deactivated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated.
For additional information, refer to Dyj
namic Stability Control DSC, refer to
page 115.
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.For more information, see M DynamicMode, refer to page 116.
Indicator lamp also flashes: MDM conj trols the drive and brake forces. Thevehicle is stabilized.The indicator lamp illuminates: MDM
has malfunctioned. Have the system
checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
For more information, see M Dynamic Mode,
refer to page 116.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, rej
fer to page 105.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumij
nated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leavj ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
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For more information, see Tire Pressure Monijtor, refer to page 101.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
functions Engine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 188.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane deparj ture warning, refer to page 112.
Green
lights Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 70.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.High-beam
Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 95.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the conj trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, see High beams, refer to page 71.
General
lamps
Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
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Symbols
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.'y Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the
Integrated Owner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
'ySome Check Control messages are disj
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sevj
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mesj sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are disj
played again automatically.'yOther Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 164.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interj
rupted to protect the engine.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Display
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Show/reset
milesPress the button.'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

Energy
recoveryDisplay The energy of motion of the vej
hicle is converted to electrical
energy while coasting. The vehij
cle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be rej
duced.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
Efficient
Dynamics Information on fuel consumption and technoljogy can be displayed while driving.1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be disj
played within an adjustable time frame.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting
fuel
consumption
history time
frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
'yAuto Start/Stop function.'yEnergy recovery.'yClimate control output.Service
requirements
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj
trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej
quired can be displayed on the Control Disj play.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informajtion.
Symbols
Symj
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled maintej
nance or a legally mandated inspecj tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
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Make sure that the vehicle's date and time areset correctly.
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequenj
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission and for the manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Manual
transmission:
displayingSymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.
M
double-clutch
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij tions, etc. are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending
on the situation. The system takes into acj
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count the information stored in the navigationsystem and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.'

Selection
lists
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel and the display in the instrument
cluster:'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dyj
namics Control.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the dej
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
computer
Calling
up
information
on
the
CID (central
information
display)
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the CID (central inj
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance
CID
(central
information
display) Repeatedly pressing the buttonon the turn signal lever calls up
the following information in the
CID (central information display):
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'yAverage speed.'yDate.'yEngine temperature display.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yTime of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDistance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yArrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the onj
board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired information.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average
speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Engine
temperature
display Displays the current engine temperature,based on a combination of coolant and engine
oil temperature. As soon as the optimum operj
ating temperature has been attained, the indij cator is in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, bej
come too hot, a Check Control message is disj
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 185.
Distance
to
destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navij gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted aujtomatically.
Time
of
arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is enj
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed
Limit
Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Trip
onboard
computer
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.'y"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.'y"Trip computer": the values provide an overview of the current trip.
Resetting
the
trip
onboard
computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Display the onboard computer or trip onboard
computer on the Control Display.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
fuel
consumption
and
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"Sport
displays
The
concept
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying
sport
displays1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speedis displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
On the Control Display:
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