fuel consumption BMW 2 SERIES 2014 F22 User Guide

Engine oilVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 182.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 182
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 132
Air flow, air conditioner 129
Air flow, automatic climate control 132
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136 Alternative oil types 183
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 183
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 139
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 115
Attentiveness assistant 110
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐ trol 128
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 129
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 194
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Bonus range, ECO PRO 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 150
Brake force display 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake pads, break-in 150
Braking, hints 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
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Bulb replacement, rear 192
Bulbs and lights 187
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 198
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 206
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 122
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Car battery 194
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 153
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo, securing 154
Cargo straps, securing cargo 154
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 151
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 144
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 187 Changing wheels 193
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 181
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 206
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 160
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 160
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 160
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 115
Compartments in the doors 144
Compass 137
Computer 85 Condensation on win‐
dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 152
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 115
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Continued driving with a flat tire 99, 102
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 184
Coolant level 184
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 184
Corrosion on brake discs 152
Cosmetic mirror 139
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 145
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 176
Damping control, dy‐ namic 113
Data, technical 210
Date 81
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 129, 132
Filler neck for engine oil 182
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 151
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 129
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 141
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 151
Front airbags 94
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 103
Front fog lights 92
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 191
Front lights 188
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 96
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 81 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 166
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank capacity 212
Fuse 195
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 135
Gasoline 168
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 82
General driving notes 150
Glare shield 139
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 143
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 188
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 197
Head airbags 94
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 190
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 188 Headlights, care 204
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 154
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 190
Hills 152
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 115
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 145
Hood 180
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 151
Hydroplaning 151
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 174
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 129, 132 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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