jump start BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2015 F22 Owner's Manual
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.Seite 185Engine compartmentMobility185
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When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
Note
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the trunk in the
storage compartment.
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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PreparationBodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
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 needed.
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The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit 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.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 203. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 207Breakdown assistanceMobility207
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Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 193
Bulb replacement, front 194
Bulb replacement, rear 198
Bulbs and lights 193
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 203
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 211
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Car battery 200
Car care products 209
Care, displays 211
Care, vehicle 209
Cargo 155
Cargo area, enlarging 143
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 147
Cargo, securing 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 156
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 211
Car wash 208
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 146
Center console 16
Central locking system 39 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 199
Changing wheels/tires 178
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 210
Cigarette lighter 141
Cleaning displays 211
Climate control 130, 132
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 147
Coasting 162
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 162
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 162
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116 Compartments in the
doors 146
Compass 139
Compressor 180
Condensation on win‐ dows 135
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 116
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 141
Continued driving with a flat tire 100 , 103
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 112
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 131, 134
Cooling, maximum 133
Cooling system 190
Cornering light 91
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 141
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 118
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 147
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D
Damage, tires 178
Damping control, dy‐ namic 114
Data, technical 214
Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 196
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 131
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 135
Defrosting the windows 131
Dehumidifying, air 131, 134
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 139
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays, cleaning 211
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 200
Distance control, refer to PDC 120
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 116
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 112 Driver assistance, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 114
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 114
Driving notes, general 152
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 112
Driving style analysis 163
Driving tips 152
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 112
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 112
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 113
E
ECO PRO 159
ECO PRO, bonus range 160
ECO PRO display 159
ECO PRO driving mode 159
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 163
ECO PRO mode 159
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 161
EfficientDynamics 162
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 187
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 112
Emergency detection, remote control 35 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 168
Emergency Request 202
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 185
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 186
Engine coolant 190
Engine idling when driving, coasting 162
Engine oil 187
Engine oil, adding 188
Engine oil additives 188
Engine oil change 189
Engine oil filler neck 188
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 189
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 189
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 203
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 208
Equipment, interior 137
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 112
Exchanging wheels/tires 178
Exhaust system 153 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning, tires 102
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 202
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 133
Interior equipment 137
Interior lights 93
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 139
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82 Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 200
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 203
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 193
Lamp replacement, front 194
Lamp replacement, rear 198
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 156
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 210
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light control 91
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 141
Lighting 90 Lights 90
Lights and bulbs 193
Light switch 90
Load 156
Loading 155
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 157
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 191
Make-up mirror 141
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Manual air flow 131, 134
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 121 Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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