BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2015 F23 Owner's Manual

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data and an
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Technical dataVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. 2 SeriesWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.2/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.2–55.6/1,403–
1,413Lengthinches/mm174.7–175.9/4,437–
4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8–37.1/10.9–11.3
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.13.7/52Fuel quality, refer to
page 172
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228iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,395
1,994
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,985/900Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,495/1,132Cargo area capacitycu ft/l

M235i powered by BMW MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,475/4,520
2,030/2,050
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,120/962Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,525/1,145Cargo area capacitycu ft/l

228i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,540
2,059
Loadlbs/kg680/308Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,075/941Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,525/1,145Cargo area capacitycu ft/l9.8–11.8/280–3359.8–11.8/280–3359.8–11.8/280–335

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 140
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additives, oil 190
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
After washing vehicle 211
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 137, 139
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 136, 139
Air distribution, manual 136, 140
Air flow, air conditioner 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air pressure, tires 174
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 141
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 181
All-wheel-drive 118 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 144
Alternative oil types 191
Ambient light 98
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved axle load 218
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 191
Arrival time 90
Ash tray 147
Assistance when driving off 121
Attentiveness assistant 116
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 210
Automatic climate con‐ trol 135
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 139
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 75
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 136
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 218 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 205
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 208
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 202
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 202
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 153
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 193
Bonus range, ECO PRO 163
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 116
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake pads, break-in 156
Braking, hints 157
Breakdown assistance 204
Break-in 156
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Bulb replacement 195
Bulb replacement, front 196
Bulb replacement, rear 200
Bulbs and lights 195
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 205
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 214
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 128
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Car battery 202
Car care products 211
Care, displays 214
Care, vehicle 211
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area partition 49
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 160
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 213
Car wash 210
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18 Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 201
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 81
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 189
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 213
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning displays 214
Climate control 135, 138
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 165
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 165
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 165
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 145 Compressor 182
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 193
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 121
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 147
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 117
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 47
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 136, 139
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 136 , 139
Convertible top 47
Convertible top, care 212
Convertible top, cargo area partition 49
Convertible top, emergency operation 49
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 102
Coolant 192
Coolant level 192
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Cooling function 136, 139
Cooling, maximum 139
Cooling system 192
Cornering light 95
Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cosmetic mirror 147
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 123
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 153
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 180
Damping control, dy‐ namic 119
Data, technical 218
Date 85
Daytime running lights 95
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 198
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 136
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Defrosting the windows 136
Dehumidifying, air 136, 139
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 90
Digital clock 85
Digital compass 145
Dimensions 218
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 71
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 97 Displays, cleaning 214
Disposal, coolant 192
Disposal, vehicle battery 202
Distance control, refer to PDC 125
Distance to destination 90
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 121
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 117
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 119
Driving instructions, break- in 156
Driving mode 119
Driving notes, general 156
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 117
Driving style analysis 166
Driving tips 156
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 117
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 118
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 117
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 118
E
ECO PRO 162
ECO PRO, bonus range 163
ECO PRO display 162
ECO PRO driving mode 162 ECO PRO driving style analy‐
sis 166
ECO PRO mode 162
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 164
EfficientDynamics 165
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 189
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 117
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 49
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 204
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 78
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 86
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 187
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 188
Engine coolant 192
Engine idling when driving, coasting 165
Engine oil 189
Engine oil, adding 190
Engine oil additives 190
Engine oil change 191
Engine oil filler neck 190
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 191
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 191 Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 205
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 205
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136, 140
Filler neck for engine oil 190
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 157 Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fogged up windows 136
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 199
Front lights 196
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 219
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 143
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 156
Glare shield 147
Glove compartment 151 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 218
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 196
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 144
Hazard warning flashers 204
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 198
Headlight glass 196
Headlights 196
Headlights, care 211
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 59
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 121
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 188
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
Hydroplaning 157 Seite 223Everything from A to ZReference223
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 81
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 81
Individual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 80
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 204
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 139 Interior equipment 143
Interior lights 97
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 145
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
Interval mode 73
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 202
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 205
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 99
L Lamp replacement 195
Lamp replacement, front 196
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 160
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 196
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 196
Lighter 147
Lighting 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 195
Light switch 94
Load 160
Loading 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 193
Maintenance require‐ ments 193
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 193
Make-up mirror 147 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 81
Manual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Manual air flow 136, 140
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 76
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 126
Manual operation, rearview camera 128
Manual transmission 75
Marking on approved tires 181
Marking, run-flat tires 182
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 139
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 205
Memory, seat, mirror 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 165
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 137, 140
Minimum tread, tires 180
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobility System 182 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 59
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 213
New wheels and tires 180
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 194
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 129
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 189
Oil, adding 190
Oil additives 190
Oil change 191
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 190
Oil types, alternative 191 Oil types, approved 191
Old batteries, disposal 202
On-board computer 89
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 89
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 139
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 211
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 125
Parked-car ventilation 141
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 125
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 94
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 129
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Pedestrian warning with citybraking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 213
Power failure 202
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 174
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 192
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 73
Rear lights 200
Rear socket 148
Rearview camera 128
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window de‐ froster 136, 140
Recirculated-air filter 140
Recirculated-air mode 137, 139
Recommended fuel grade 172 Recommended tire
brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 143
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 195
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Retaining straps, securing cargo 160
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 95
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 102
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 182
S Safe braking 157
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 59
Safety belts 58
Safety belts, care 213 Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 195
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 209
Sealant 182
Seat and mirror memory 60
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 58
Seat heating, front 57
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 119
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 60
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Side airbags 99
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 54
Size 218
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