BMW M2 2018 Owners Manual

OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
off Press button: the systems are switched
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are switched on. The
LED lights up.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If a collision with a person detected in this way isimminent, a warning symbol appears on the inj
strument cluster.
The red symbol is displayed and a signal
sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver to react. During a warning, the maximum braking force is used.
Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. If
there is a risk of collision, the system may assist
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a
low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete
stop.
Manual transmission: during a braking intervenj
tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and functional
restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
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garding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
Detection
range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be isj sued late.
E.g., the following situations may not be dej tected:'xPartially covered pedestrians.'xPedestrians that are not detected as such bej
cause of the viewing angle or contour.'xPedestrians outside of the detection range.'xPedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the driving stability control systems are dej activated, for instance DSC OFF.'xIf the field of view of the camera or the windjshield are dirty or covered.'xUp to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xIf there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky.'xWhen it is dark outside.Lane
departure
warning
Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehij
cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave
the lane.
General
information Depending on the country version, the system
issues a warning at speeds between
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
When switching on the system below this speed, a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing road and traffic safety. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where apj propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in rej
sponse to a warning.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warnjings or reactions or these might be output late,
incorrectly, or without justification. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Lane departure warning
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off Press button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
'xLines: system is activated.'xArrows: at least one lane marking was
detected and warnings can be issued.Issued
warning
If
you
leave
the
lane If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
If the turn signal is switched on before changing
the lane, a warning is not issued.
End
of
warning The warning is canceled in the following situaj
tions:'xAutomatically after approx. 3 seconds.'xWhen returning to your own lane.'xWhen braking hard.'xWhen using the turn signal.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
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'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Brake
force
display
Concept
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brakj
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
General
information
'xDuring normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.'xDuring heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights additionally light up.
Alertness
assistant
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it
is recommended that the driver takes a break.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing one's physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or
fatigue may not be detected or not be detected in time. There is a risk of an accident. Make
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Function
The system is switched on each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system monitors cerj
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that dej
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
'xPersonal driving style, for instance steering behavior.'xDriving conditions, for instance length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommendaj tion to take a break.
Break
recommendation If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, amessage is displayed in the Control Display withthe recommendation to take a break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take a
break cannot be displayed until after approxij mately 45 minutes.
System
limits
The function may be limited in the following sitj
uations, for instance and will either output an inj
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'xWhen the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.'xWith a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.'xIn active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.'xWhen the road surface is poor.'xIn the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on highways.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Anti-lock
Braking
System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brakjing.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing acjtive safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabilj
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during emerj gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capajbilities provided by the Antilock Brake SystemABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducingengine speed and by applying brakes to the indijvidual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable driving conjditions, for instance:
'xFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'xLoss of traction of the front wheels, whichcan lead to understeering.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cenj
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situaj
tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with
roof load.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning
lights The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF
General
information When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is rej
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC Press and hold this button but not longer
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator
light for DSC OFF lights up in the instrument
cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
Engine tuning switches to a sportier setting.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator light goout.
Indicator/warning
lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayedin the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC is dej
activated.
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
Concept
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and transverse acceleration but with limited vehicle stability.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the engine
power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional steerj
ing corrections may be necessary.
You may find it useful to briefly activate MDM
under the following special circumstances:'xWhen driving in slush or on uncleared, snow- covered roads.'xWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or drivj
ing off from loose ground.'xWhen driving with snow chains.
Safety
information
WARNING
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, stabilizing interventions are carried out only to a reduced
extent. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Adjust driving style to trafj
fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. Do not jerk thesteering wheel in response to a warning.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
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Activating
MDMPress button briefly.
The DSC OFF indicator light is illuminated
and TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Deactivating
MDM Press button.
DSC OFF indicator light and TRACTION
indicator are no longer illuminated.
Indicator/warning
lightsSymbolDescriptionIndicator light is illuminated and
TRACTION is displayed in the
instrument cluster:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.DSC indicator light also flashes:
M Dynamic Mode controls the
drive forces and braking forces.Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has
failed.
Active
M
differential
Concept
The active M differential provides for continuj
ously variable locking of the rear axle differential
depending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic Mode,enabling optimum traction to be achieved in all
driving situations.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her drivj
ing style to the situation.
Servotronic
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steerj
ing function.
The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher ones.
This makes it easier to park, for instance, and
makes steering more direct when driving at faster speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts according
to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is conj
veyed.
Programs Steering force setting options:
'xCOMFORT: low.'xSPORT: high.'xSPORT+: high.
Selecting
a
channelThe desired channel is selected using the Drivj
ing Dynamics Control, refer to page 158.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features. Various proj
grams can be selected for this purpose. The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF butjtons can each be used to activate a program.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Operating
the
programs
ButtonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj FORT in the following situations:
'xFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'xThe vehicle has a flat tire.'xWhen activating cruise control in TRACTIONor DSC OFF mode.
DSC
OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 157, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
Engine tuning switches to a sportier setting.
TRACTION
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has maxij mum traction on loose road surfaces. M Dynamic
Mode MDM, refer to page 157, is activated. Drivj
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Concept
Consistently sporty driving with optimized chasj sis and suspension and adjusted drivetrain.
General
information
M Dynamic Mode is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks.
Activating
SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
Automatic
program
change
When activating cruise control, the program auj
tomatically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator light is illumij
nated: M Dynamic Mode MDM is actij
vated.
SPORT
Concept
Sporty tuning of the steering and drivetrain for
greater driving agility.
The program can be configured to individual
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Activating
SPORTPress button repeatedly until SPORT is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving mode"4."Configure SPORT"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
COMFORT Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving staj bilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program, automaticprogram change, refer to page 159.
Displays
Program
selection Pressing the button displays a listof the selectable programs. Dej
pending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrumentcluster can differ from the illustraj
tion shown.
Selected
program
The instrument cluster displaysthe selected program.
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off without delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is
used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
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