BMW M2 2018 Manual PDF

Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 70.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.'xInterference of radio transmission by a chargj
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.'xThe remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can beunlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 71.
Starting
the
engine
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It is not possible to start the engine if the remote
control has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1.Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrumentcluster.2.If the remote control is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and rej
peat the procedure.
Integrated
key
General
information The driver's door can be locked and unlockedwithout remote control using the integrated key.
The integrated key can also be used for theglove compartment on the front passenger side.
Safety
information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
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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.
NOTE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated keyinserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock
using the integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
systemThe alarm system is not switched on if the vehijcle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control or switch on the ignition, if
needed, through emergency detection of the rej
mote control, refer to page 71.
Button
for
central
locking system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sysj
tem and interior lights come on.
Overview
Button for the central locking system.
Unlocking
and
locking
Press button. For locking, the doors must be
closed.
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Opening'x Press button to unlock the doors toj
gether, and then pull the door handle above
the armrest.'xOn the door to be opened, pull the door hanj
dle twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
General
information Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:
'xUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'xConvenient closing.'xOpening tailgate.
Functional
requirements
'xTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle near the
doors.'xThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle of the drivj
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door hanj dle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make surethat the area of movement of the doors is clearduring convenient closing.
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Closing
Touch the surface on the door handle of the drivj
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finj
ger and hold it there without grasping the door
handle.
This corresponds with pressing and holding the button
on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, dej
pending on the model.
Open
tailgate
General
information If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the 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 tailgate.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upj ward.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 70.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
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Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door hanj
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control
or using the integrated key, refer to page 71.
Tailgate
General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote 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 the
remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 78.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer topage 76.
Safety
information
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
and
closing
Opening
from
the
outside'xWithout Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the remote control with you.
Press button on the tailgate.'xPress button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Unlocking with the remote conj
trol, refer to page 69.
The tailgate opens slightly and can be swung upj
ward.
Opening
from
the
inside With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
Closing
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
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Locking
separatelyGeneral
information
The switch in the glove compartment decouples
the tailgate from the central locking system, so it
can no longer be opened.
If the glove compartment is locked with the
integrated key, the remote control can be
handed over without the integrated key, for inj
stance to a valet parking service. It is then no lonj ger possible for objects to be removed from thecargo area even with the remote control.
Securing'xTailgate secured, arrow 1.'xTailgate not secured, arrow 2.
Slide the switch into the desired position.
Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area. The tailgate unlocks.
Driver
profile
Concept In the driver profiles, individual settings for sevj
eral drivers can be stored and called up again when required.
General
information
There are three driver profiles with which perj
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every rej mote control has one of these driver profiles asj
signed.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote control, the assigned personal driver profile will be actij vated. All settings stored in the driver profile areautomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings durj
ing unlocking. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control.
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the settings stored in it will be applied automatically.The new driver profile is assigned to the remotecontrol currently used.
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any remote control. It can be
used to apply settings in the vehicle without
changing the personal driver profiles.
Functional
requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the dej
tected remote control must be clearly allocated
to the driver.
This is the case when:'xThe driver is only carrying his or her own rej
mote control.'xThe driver unlocks the vehicle.'xThe driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Settings
The settings for the following systems and funcj
tions are stored in the active profile. The scope of storable settings depends on country and
equipment.
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'xUnlocking and locking.'xLights.'xClimate control.'xRadio.'xInstrument cluster.'xProgrammable memory buttons.'xVolumes, tone.'xControl Display.'xNavigation.'xTV.'xPDC Park Distance Control.'xRearview camera.'xDriving Dynamics Control.'xSeat position, exterior mirror position, steerj
ing wheel position where applicable.
Both the positions saved via the seat memory and the last position set are saved.'xIntelligent Safety.
Profile
management
Selecting
a
driver
profile
Regardless of the remote control in use, a differj
ent driver profile may be activated. This allows
you to call up personal vehicle settings, even if
you did not unlock the vehicle with your own rej
mote control.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.4."OK"'xAll settings stored in the called-up driver proj file are automatically applied.'xThe called-up driver profile is assigned to the
remote control being used at the time.'xIf the driver profile is already assigned to a difj ferent remote control, this driver profile willapply to both remote controls.Using
a
guest
profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver proj
files.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3."Drive off (guest)"4."OK"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.
Renaming
a
driver
profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be renamed.
4."Change driver profile name"5.Enter profile name.6. Select the symbol.
Resetting
a
driver
profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be reset.
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Exporting
driver
profilesMost settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving personal settings, for instance before delivering the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver projfiles can be taken into another vehicle.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be exported.
4."Export driver profile"5.Select a storage device for exporting the driver profile.'x"USB device"
Select USB storage device, as needed, refer to page 57.'xOnline.
Importing
driver
profiles
The existing settings of the active driver profileare overwritten with the settings of the importeddriver profile.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be overwritten.
4."Import driver profile"5.Select a storage device for importing the
driver profile.'xUSB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.'xOnline.6.Select the driver profile to be imported.Displaying
driver
profiles
during
start
The driver profiles can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3."Show driver profiles at startup"
System
limits
A clear assignment between the remote controland driver may not be possible in the following
cases, for example.
'xThe passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own remote control, but another person is driving.'xThe driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple remote controls with him or her.'xThe driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.'xMultiple remote controls are located outside
of the vehicle.
Settings
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, various settings for opening and closj ing are possible.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 76, currently used.
Unlocking Doors
Via iDrive:
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3."Doors/Key"4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"5.Select desired setting:'x"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.'x"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.
The text next to the symbol indicates the curj
rent setting.5.Select desired setting:'x"Tailgate"
The tailgate unlocks.'x"Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unlocked.
Adjusting
the
last
seat
and
mirror
position
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
4."Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat and exterior mirrors resume their last set posij
tions.
The most recent position is independent of the positions saved via the seat memory.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Deactivate or activate the desired confirmajtion signals.'x"Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lockj
ing by one.'xWith alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
Automatic
locking
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Select desired setting:'x"Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is opened
after unlocking.'x"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
Alarm
system
General
information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
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'xUnauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.'xMovements in the car's interior.'xChanges in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during atj
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.'xDisconnected battery voltage.'xImproper use of the socket for Onboard Diagj nosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visuallyand acoustically:
'xAcoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed.'xVisual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Switching
on/off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or Comfort Access, the alarm
system will also switch on or off at the same time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 81.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monij
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic
mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourj self 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.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe indicator light flashes briefly every 2 secj onds:
The alarm system is switched on.'xIndicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed,
interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.'xThe indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.'xThe indicator light flashes after unlocking unj til the engine ignition is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
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