BMW M2 2018 Owners Manual

cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vej
hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securingcargo
'xCover sharp edges and corners on the cargo.'xHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possible,directly behind and at the bottom of the rear
passenger seat backrests.'xVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.'xIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo.'xDo not stack cargo above the top edge of thebackrests.'xSmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet
straps, the floor net, or draw straps.'xLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
To secure the cargo there are two or four lashingeyes in the cargo area.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
retaining straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor
net
To secure the cargo the floor net can also be
used.
Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo
area floor.
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Roof-mounted
luggagerack
General
information Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety
information
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 DSCDynamic Stability Control when driving withroof load.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof
drip
rail
with
flaps
The fixing points are located in the roof drip rail
above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:'xDo not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight.'xBe sure that adequate clearance is mainj
tained for tilting and opening the glass sunj
roof.'xDistribute the roof load uniformly.'xThe roof load should not extend past the loading area.'xAlways place the heaviest pieces on the botj
tom.'xSecure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.'xDo not let objects project into the opening path of the tailgate.'xDrive cautiously and avoid sudden accelerajtion and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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fuelVehicle
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.
General
information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emission values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of difj ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a moderj
ate driving style and regular maintenance, can inj fluence fuel consumption and the environmental
impact.
Remove
unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove
attached
parts following
use
Remove roof-mounted luggage racks which areno longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodyj
namics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open
results in increased air resistance and thereby rej
duces the range.
Tires
General
information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, for instance tire size may influence fuel
consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before startj
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling rej sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive
away
immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving rightaway, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold enjgine up to operating temperature.
Look
well
ahead
whendriving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
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Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicledriving ahead of you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel conj
sumption and reduces wear.
If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indij
cator, refer to page 126.
Use
coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accelerj
ator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch
off
the
engineduring
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine
Switch off the engine during longer stops, for inj stance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in
traffic congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
functionThe Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle autoj
matically switches off the engine during a stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running conj
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are rej
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds
of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also determined
by other factors, such as driving style, road conj
ditions, maintenance or environmental factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currentlyneeded
Functions such as seat heating and the rear winj
dow defroster require a lot of energy and reduce
the range, especially in city and stop-and-go trafj fic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
Have
maintenance
carriedout
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieveoptimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW
recommends that maintenance work be perj
formed by a BMW dealerss service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance Sysjtem, refer to page 236.
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MOBILITY
Refueling

208
Fuel

210
Wheels
and
tires

212
Engine
compartment

227
Engine
oil

230
Coolant

234
Maintenance

236
Replacing
components

238
Breakdown
assistance

244
Care

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RefuelingVehicle
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.
General
information
Follow the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 210, prior to refueling.
Safety
information
NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to
property. Refuel promptly.
Fuel
cap
Opening
1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
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Closing
WARNING
The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jamj
med and crushed during closing. The cap canj not be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel vapors can
escape. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. Pay attention that the retaining
strap is not jammed or crushed when closing
the cap.
1.Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Manually
unlocking
fuel
filler
flap
E.g., in the event of an electrical malfunction.
Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completelyinto the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel pump nozzle
during refueling causes:
'xPremature switching off.'xReduced return of the fuel vapors.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly afj ter refueling, otherwise the emissions warning
light may light up.
Follow safety regulations posted at the gas staj
tion.
Safety
information
NOTE
Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the fuel tank can damage the fuel system. Painted
surfaces may be damaged by contact with fuel.
Escaping fuel can harm the environment. There
is a risk of damage to property. Avoid overfilling.
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FuelVehicle
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.
Fuel
recommendation
General
information Depending on the region, many gas stations sellfuel that has been customized to winter orsummer conditions. Fuel that is available in winjter, for instance helps make a cold start easier.
Gasoline General
information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as conj
taining metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %,
i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should meet the following quality stanj dards:
US: ASTM 4806mxx
CAN: CGSB-3.511mxx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Safety
information
NOTE
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuelj
ing with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the cataj lytic converter is permanently damaged. There
is a risk of damage to property. Do not refuel or
add the following in the case of gasoline enj
gines:
'xLeaded gasoline.'xMetallic additives, for instance manganese
or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuelj
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
NOTE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and
the engine. There is a risk of damage to propj erty. Do not use fuels with a higher percentageof ethanol than recommended. Do not refuel
with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5 to
M100.
NOTE
Fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality can compromise engine function or
cause engine damage. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Do not fill with fuel that does
not comply with the minimum quality.
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