BMW M2 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
a
manual
transmission
In a vehicle wash, the vehicle must be able to rollfreely.
Roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 113.
Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
an
M
double-clutch
transmission
with
Drivelogic
Safety
information
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically enj
gaged when the ignition is switched off. There
is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch
drive-ready state off in vehicle washes.
General
information
In a vehicle wash, the vehicle must be able to roll freely.
Roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 115.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash Make sure that the remote control is in the vehij
cle.
Start the engine. Starting the engine, refer to
page 103.
Headlights Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced. The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the windows,
to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and
to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products General
information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care products are available from a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are danj gerous and harmful to your health. There is arisk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products inj tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the inj
structions on the container.
Vehicle
paint
General
information Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural conj taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affectthe vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency and
extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed imj
mediately to prevent the finish from being altered
or discolored.
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Matte
finish
Only use cleaning and care products suitable for
vehicles with matte finish.
Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe
in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surj
face.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej
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.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum
cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with beverj age stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber clothwith a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the maj terial vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of
damage to property. Ensure that any Velcron
fasteners are closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutralwheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets
above 140 

Plastic
components
NOTE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease removj
ers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.
There is a risk of damage to property. Clean
with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly
with water.
Plastic components are e.g.:
'xImitation leather surfaces.'xRoofliner.'xLight lenses.'xInstrument cluster cover.'xMatt black spray-coated components.'xPainted parts in the car's interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Safety
belts
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety
belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning thesafety belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action andthus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety belts clipped into their buckles.
Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and canj not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearj
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were rej
moved, for instance for cleaning.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's intej
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a mij
crofiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera
lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a clothmoistened with a small amount of glass deterjgent.
Displays/screens
NOTE
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any
kind can damage the surface of displays and screens. There is a risk of damage to property.Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
NOTE
The surface of displays can be damaged with
improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to
property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
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Long-term
vehicle
storage
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REFERENCE
Technical
data

258 Appendix

260
Everything
from
A
to
Z

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Technical
dataVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available 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 technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for instance due to the selected special equipj
ment, country version or country-specific measjurement method. Detailed values can be found in
the approval documents, on labels on the vehicle
or can be obtained from a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the model version, equipment or country-specificmeasurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roofracks or spoiler. The heights can deviate, for inj
stance due to the selected special equipment,
tires, load and chassis version. BMW
M2
CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm73/1,854Heightinches/mm55.5/1,410Lengthinches/mm176.2/4,476Wheelbaseinches/mm106/2,693Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m38.4/11.7Seite 258REFERENCETechnical
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Weights

M2Approved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,430/2,009M double-clutch transmissionlbs/kg4,430/2,009Loadlbs/kg840/381Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,140/971Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,380/1,080Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75
Capacities

US
gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.7/52.0Fuel quality, refer to
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AppendixAny updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehij
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