towing BMW M235I 2014 F22 Owner's Manual

Automatic lockingThe setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."Alarm system
The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess at the door lock, the alarm system is
armed or disarmed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door
lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
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SymbolMeasureThe vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Increase braking and distance.The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. A prerequisite for the brake
booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently
strong actuation of the brake pedal. In addition,
if there is a risk of collision, the system can as‐
sist with a slight braking intervention. The in‐ tervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow
speed to a complete stop.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
System limits
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:▷Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.▷Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.▷Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.▷Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.▷Pedestrians.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.▷If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
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Switching offPress the button: the systems areswitched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
Warning with braking function
Note Adapting your speed and driving style
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or
making an evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. A prerequisite for the brake
booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently
strong actuation of the brake pedal. In addition,
if there is a risk of collision, the system can as‐
sist with a slight braking intervention. The in‐
tervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow
speed to a complete stop.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
System limits Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐
ited.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:▷Partially covered pedestrians.▷Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.▷Pedestrians outside of the detection range.▷Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.▷When driving toward bright lights.Seite 108ControlsSafety108
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are two or four lash‐
ing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load and to store small parts.
Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo
area floor.
Securing cargo
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switch off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 103.
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
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Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the on‐
board vehicle tool kit in the cargo area under
the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.Seite 197Breakdown assistanceMobility197
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 178
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 173
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 179 Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils 178
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 114
AUTO intensity 130
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 130
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 206 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 190
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 144
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 149
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Fault displays, refer to CheckControl 78
Filler neck for engine oil 178
Fine wood, care 201
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 197
Flat tire, changing wheels 189
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 149
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fogged up windows 128
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 140
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 149
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 187
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel 164
Fuel cap 162
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 162
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel quality 164
Fuel recommendation 164
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 191 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 134
Gasoline 164
Gasoline quality 164
Gear change, automatic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 148
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 142
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
H
Halogen headlamps 184
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 135
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp glass 184
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 200
Headlamp washer system 68
Headliner 17
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 152
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 150
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 114 Hints 6
Holder for beverages 144
Homepage 6
Hood 175
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 149
Hydroplaning 149
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 170
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 175
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 131
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 166
Inflation pressure warning, tires 101
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 75
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument cluster with en‐ hanced features 75
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Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 201
New wheels and tires 172
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 197
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 181
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 181
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 121
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 164
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 177
Oil, adding 178 Oil additives 178
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 178
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 178
Old batteries, disposal 190
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 40
Opening and closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 200
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 117
Parked-car ventilation 132
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 150
Parking aid, refer to PDC 117
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 117 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 201
Power failure 190
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 166
Pressure warning, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 180
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 188
Rear socket 139
Rearview camera 119
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
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Refueling 162
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 134
Replacement fuse 191
Replacing parts 183
Replacing wheels/tires 172
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 152
Retreaded tires 173
Roadside parking lamps 91
RON gasoline quality 164
Roof load capacity 206
Roof-mounted luggage rack 153
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 197
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 174
Rubber components, care 201
Run-flat tires 174
S Safe braking 149
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 201
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 154
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 183 Screw thread for tow fit‐
ting 198
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 202
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 181
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 206
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 174
Socket 138
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 181
SOS button 193 Spare fuse 191
Specified engine oil types 178
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 86
Split screen 24
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 111
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status display, tires 98
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 143
Storage compartments 142
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 142
Storage, tires 173
Storing the vehicle 202
Summer tires, tread 171 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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