BMW M2 2018 Repair Manual

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, selectthe desired version to display additional informaj
tion.
Updating
software
via
USB
The software may only be updated when the vej hicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1.Store the file for the software update in the main directory of a USB flash drive.2.Connect the USB storage device to a USB
interface, refer to page 184.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11.Confirm system restart.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first software
update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the vej
hicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'x"Previous version"
The previous software version is restored.'x"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.Seite 61General
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Owner's
Manual
mediaVehicle
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
You can use various media formats to call up the
content in the Owner's Manual. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available:
'xPrinted Owner's Manual, refer to page 62.'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, rej
fer to page 62.'xBMW Driverss Guide app, refer to page 63.'xOnline Owner's Manual, refer to page 64.
There are different features, refer to page 65,
in each of the different media formats.
Printed
Owner's
Manual
Concept The printed Owner's Manual describes all standj
ard, country-specific, and optional features ofj fered with the series.
General
information The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj
ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
Supplementary
Owner's
Manuals
Also follow the instructions of the SupplementaryOwner's Manuals, which are included in additionto the onboard literature.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be disj
played on the Control Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Manual
1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select the required method of accessing the
contents.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context
help
General
information
The section of the Owner's Manual relating to the function that is currently selected can be disjplayed directly.
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Opening
via
iDrive
Change directly to the Options menu from the
function on the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to
the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner'sManual.4. Press button again to return to last disj
played function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last disj
played function and the last displayed page of the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opensa new display every time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 45, and called up directly.
Storing1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:'x"Quick reference"'x"Search by pictures"'x"Keyword search"'x"Animations"2. Press desired programmable memj
ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.The owner's manual is directly disj
played at the selected entry point.
BMW
Driver's
Guide
app
Concept
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and
tablets.
General
information The Owner's Manual is available in many counj
tries as an app. Additional information on the Inj
ternet:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide
Entering the vehicle identification number filters
the contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for varijous vehicles in the app.
It is also possible to test the app using a demonj
stration vehicle.
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Operating
systems
and
languageThe app is available for the iOS and Android opjerating systems.
The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lanj
guage of the device.
Online
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij cle.
The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in any of today's browsers.
General
informationThe Online Owner's Manual is available in manycountries. An account on the customer portal
may be required.
Entering the vehicle identification number filters the contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store several individual Owner'sManuals for various vehicles.
Language The language is based on whichever language is
set in the operating system.
Printing You can use the print function for automatically
formatting and printing out individual chapters.
Media
components
General
information
The following components are not available to
the same extent in all media formats.
Additional information on availability, refer to
page 65.
Quick
Reference
Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides information on how to operate the vehicle, how to use basicvehicle functions and what to do in case of a
breakdown.
Search
by
illustrations
Based on illustrations, image search provides inj formation and descriptions. This is helpful when
the terminology for a feature is not at hand.
Frequently
asked
questions
This chapter provides answers to frequently
asked questions about your vehicle and helpful links to additional information.
Quick
links The chapter on quick links explains the most imj
portant information and operating instructions on the basis of various situations.
Videos
The videos explain the main functions of the sysj
tems.
Smart
Scan
You can use Smart Scan to scan various symbols
in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of the symbol in question appears, it is then possible to
display the chapter directly.
Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operatj
ing system.
Keyword
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Key
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PrintedIntegratedAPPOnlineAll equipment included.XnnnEquipment included in vehicle.nXXXQuick Reference Guide.XXXXSearch by illustrations.nXXXFrequently asked questions.nnXXQuick links.nnXXVideos.nXXXSmart Scan.nnXnKeyword search.XXXXX: included.
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68 Seats

mirrors

and
steering
wheel

85
Transporting
children
safely

97 Driving

102
Displays

118 Lights

132
Safety

137
Driving
stability
control
systems

156
Driving
comfort

161
Climate
control

169
*nterior
equipment

178 Storage
compartments

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Opening
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closingVehicle
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.
Remote
control
General
information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controlswith integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable batj tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 70.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Setj tings, refer to page 78.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every rej
mote control. Driver profile, refer to page 76.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 236.
Safety
information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
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3Unlocking the tailgate4Panic mode
UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 78,
the following access points are unlocked:
'xDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.'xAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
'xUnlocking is confirmed by the turn signalsand the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 78.'xThe settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 76, are applied.'xThe driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function must be activated in the settings, refer topage 78.'xThe interior lights, refer to page 136, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.'xDepending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 133, are switched on.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 79, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control after unlocking.
Pressing and holding the button on the remote
control opens the windows and the glass sunj roof.
Locking1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'xAll doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flapare being locked.'xLocking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 78.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 79, is
switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must beswitched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place theremote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, it is possible to specify whether the doors are also unlocked when unlocking with theremote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 78.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to page 76.
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Safety
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WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure thatthe area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourjself in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 72.2.Place the integrated key underneath the batj
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift thecover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.3.Push battery in the direction of the arrow usj
ing a pointed object and lift it out.4.Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the posij tive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.6.Push the integrated key into the remote conj
trol until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj ice center or repair shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and rej placed by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
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