BMW M2 2018 Manual Online

Interior
motion
sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xIn duplex garages.'xDuring transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.'xWith animals in the vehicle.'xAt the gas station: if the vehicle is locked after refueling starts.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion senj
sor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 secj
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed throughemergency detection of remote control, refer
to page 71.'xWith Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on your
person, grasp the door handle on the driver's
or front passenger door completely.Power
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure thatthe area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Overview
Power windows
Opening
'x Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being held.'x Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 69.
Closing
'x Pull the switch to the resistance point.
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The window closes while the switch is being
held.'x Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 73.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety
information
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of inj
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protecj
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.Glass
sunroof,
electric
General
information
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when
the ignition is switched on.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
Tilting
the
glass
sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
'xThe closed glass sunroof tilts.'xThe opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
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Holding down the switch
opens the glass sunroof and
sun protection together.
The glass sunroof closes
while the switch is being held.
The sun protection can be
manually closed.'xPress the switch in the desired direction past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sun protection open
automatically.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. The sun protection can be manually closed.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 69.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 73.
Comfort
position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's inj
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not fully open. In these models, the automatic funcjtion initially only opens the glass sunroof up tothis comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sunj
roof fully.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If the closing force exceeds a certain value when closing the glass sunroof, the closing operation is
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open
position, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position. The glass sunroof opens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1.Push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold.The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spej
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.2.Push the switch forward again past the resistj
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information
After a power failure during the opening or closj
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be operj
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
'xThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'xThe engine is running.'xThe external temperature is above
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Initializing
the
systemPress the switch up and hold it
until initialization is complete.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.'xIf the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then closes again.'xIf the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
has opened then closed again.
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Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally, folj
low the following chapters for safe driving:
'xSeats, refer to page 85.'xSafety belts, refer to page 89.'xHead restraints, refer to page 91.'xAirbags, refer to page 137.
Seats
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unj
expected movements of the seat. Vehicle conj
trol could be lost. There is a risk of an accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when
the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts
can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Adj just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest so that it is in the most upright posij tion as possible and do not adjust again while
driving.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Manually
adjustable
seats
Overview
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6Height7Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired dij
rection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backjrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat
tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to
the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat enj gages properly.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the profile currently used. When the vehicle is
unlocked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 79, is activated for this purpose.
The current seat position can be stored using the memory function, refer to page 93.
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Overview1Memory function2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.
Thigh
support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjustthe thigh support.
Lumbar
support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
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'xPress the front/rear section of
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'xPress the upper/lower section
of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral support when taking corners.
General
information
You can change the backrest width by adjusting
the side wings of the backrest.
Settings
'xPress the front section of the
button:
The backrest width dej
creases.'xPress the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width increases.
Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automatij
cally with the temperature selected last.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Entering
the
rear
Safety
information
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movejment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustjment.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while
driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backrests beforedriving.
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Manual
length
adjustment
Comfort
entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for forward/backward and backrest adjustment.1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.Push the seat forward.
Original
position
1.Push the seat back into the original position.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
Electric
forward/backward
adjustment
Comfort
entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for forward/backward and backrest adjustment.
1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.To change the entry area:'xPress and hold this button until the
seat has moved to the desired posij
tion. Releasing the button stops window/ roof movement.'xPress button briefly. The seat autoj
matically moves to the end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Original
position
1.Moving the seat to its original position:'xPress and hold this button until the
seat has moved to its original posij
tion. Releasing the button stops window/ roof movement.'xPress button briefly. The seat
moves to its original position. Pressj
ing again stops the motion.2.Fold the backrest back.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to enj
sure occupant safety. However, they can only ofj fer protection when adjusted correctly.
General
informationAlways make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off. Aljthough airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every buildif the seat is correctly adjusted.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sinj
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not alj
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transj
ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for inj
stance in the event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
'xThe safety belts or safety belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way.'xBelt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of injuj ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retracjtors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Havethe safety belts checked after an accident atthe dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts'xWear the safety belt twist-free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders.'xWear the safety belt deep on your hips overyour lap. The safety belt may not press onyour stomach.'xDo not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.'xAvoid thick clothing.'xRe-tighten the safety belt frequently upward around your upper body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holderwhen fastening it.2.Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
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