2016 BMW 2 Series Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
2 Series
Rating:
Table of Contents
- At a glance
17
Cockpit
18
Vehicle features and options
18
All around the steering wheel
18
All around the center console
20
All about the roofliner
21
iDrive
22
Vehicle features and options
22
The concept
22
Control elements at a glance
22
Operating concept
24
Touchpad
25
Example: setting the clock
26
Status information
27
Split screen
27
Programmable memory buttons
28
Deleting personal in the vehicle
29
Entering letters and numbers
29
Voice activation system
31
Vehicle features and options
31
The concept
31
Requirements
31
Using voice activation
31
Possible commands
31
One example: open the tone settings
32
Setting the voice dialog
32
Adjusting the volume
32
Hints on Emergency Requests
32
Environmental conditions
33
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
34
Vehicle features and options
34
Opening and closing
38
Vehicle features and options
38
Remote control/key
38
Personal Profile
39
Using the remote control
41
Without remote control
43
Trunk lid
44
Comfort Access
45
Adjusting
47
Alarm system
48
Power windows
49
Glass sunroof, powered
50
Adjusting
52
Vehicle features and options
52
Sitting safely
52
Seats
52
Safety belts
56
Front headrests
57
Rear head restraints
58
Seat and mirror memory
59
Mirrors
59
Steering wheel
61
Transporting children safely
63
Vehicle features and options
63
The right place for children
63
Installing child restraint systems
63
LATCH child restraint system
65
Driving
67
Vehicle features and options
67
Start/Stop button
67
Starting the engine
68
Engine stop
68
Auto Start/Stop function
69
Parking brake
71
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
71
Washer/wiper system
72
Washer fluid
74
Manual transmission
75
Steptronic transmission
75
Displays
80
Vehicle features and options
80
Overview, instrument cluster
80
Electronic displays
80
Check Control
81
Fuel gauge
84
Tachometer
84
Coolant temperature
84
Odometer and trip odometer
84
External temperature
85
Time
85
Date
85
Range
85
Current fuel consumption
85
Energy recovery
86
Service requirements
86
Gear shift indicator
87
Speed limit detection
87
Selection lists in the instrument cluster
88
On-board computer
89
Sport displays
91
Speed warning
91
Settings on the Control Display
91
Lights
94
Vehicle features and options
94
Overview
94
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control
94
Adaptive Light Control
95
High-beam Assistant
96
Fog lights
97
Instrument lighting
97
Interior lights
97
Safety
99
Vehicle features and options
99
Airbags
99
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
102
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
106
Intelligent Safety
107
Front-end collision warning with City Braking function
108
Pedestrian warning with city braking function
111
Lane departure warning
113
Brake force display
115
Attentiveness assistant
115
Driving stability control systems
116
Vehicle features and options
116
Antilock Brake System ABS
116
Brake assistant
116
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
116
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
117
xDrive
117
Dynamic Damping Control
118
Variable sport steering
118
Servotronic
118
Driving Dynamics Control
118
Drive-off assistant
120
Driving comfort
122
Vehicle features and options
122
Cruise control
122
PDC Park Distance Control
124
Rearview camera
127
Parking assistant
129
Climate control
134
Vehicle features and options
134
Automatic climate control
134
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
136
Ventilation
139
Parked-car ventilation
140
Interior equipment
141
Vehicle features and options
141
Universal Integrated Remote Control
141
Digital compass
143
Sun visor
145
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
145
Connecting electrical devices
145
USB interface for data transfer
146
Through-loading system
147
Storage compartments
149
Vehicle features and options
149
Hints
149
Storage compartments
149
Glove compartment
149
Compartments in the doors
150
Front storage compartment
150
Center armrest
150
Storage compartment in the rear
151
Storage compartment between the rear seats
151
Cupholders
151
Clothes hooks
151
Things to remember when driving
156
Vehicle features and options
156
Breaking-in period
156
General driving notes
156
Loading
159
Vehicle features and options
159
Hints
159
Determining the load limit
159
Load
160
Stowing cargo
160
Securing cargo
160
Roof-mounted luggage rack
161
Saving fuel
162
Vehicle features and options
162
General information
162
Remove unnecessary cargo
162
Remove attached parts following use
162
Close the windows and glass sunroof
162
Tires
162
Drive away immediately
162
Look well ahead when driving
162
Avoid high engine speeds
163
Use coasting
163
Switch off the engine during longer stops
163
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
163
Have maintenance carried out
163
Refueling
172
Vehicle features and options
172
Hints
172
Fuel lid
172
Observe the following when refueling
173
Fuel
174
Vehicle features and options
174
Fuel recommendation
174
Wheels and tires
176
Vehicle features and options
176
Tire inflation pressure
176
Tire identification marks
180
Tire tread
181
Tire damage
182
Changing wheels and tires
182
Run-flat tires
184
Mobility System
184
Snow chains
187
Engine compartment
189
Vehicle features and options
189
Important features in the engine compartment
189
Hood
190
Engine oil
191
Vehicle features and options
191
General information
191
Electronic oil measurement
191
Adding engine oil
192
Engine oil types to add
192
Engine oil change:
193
Coolant
194
Vehicle features and options
194
Hints
194
Coolant level
194
Disposal
194
Maintenance
195
Vehicle features and options
195
BMW maintenance system
195
Condition Based Service CBS
195
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
195
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
196
Replacing components
197
Vehicle features and options
197
Onboard vehicle tool kit
197
Wiper blade replacement
197
Lamp and bulb replacement
197
Changing wheels
203
Vehicle battery
204
Fuses
205
Breakdown assistance
206
Vehicle features and options
206
Hazard warning flashers
206
Intelligent Emergency Request
206
Warning triangle
207
First aid kit
207
Jump-starting
207
Tow-starting and towing
209
Care
212
Vehicle features and options
212
Car washes
212
Technical data
218
Vehicle features and options
218
Note
218
Dimensions
218
Weights
218
Capacities
220
FAQ about the 2016 BMW 2 Series Manual
What contains the 2016 2 Series manual?
The BMW 2 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 2 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 2 Series 2016 owner's manual:
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW 2 Series owners can do
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Maintenance for your BMW 2 Series, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Best practice for driving your BMW 2 Series
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
Where to download the 2016 BMW 2 Series Owners Manual?
The BMW 2 Series owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW 2 Series year 2016 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW 2 Series (2016) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.
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