catalytic converter BMW 2 SERIES 2014 F22 Owner's Manual

Radio ready stateActivate radio-ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
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FuelVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Fuel recommendation
Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xxCAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Fuel quality
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐
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correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
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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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