BMW 228i- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Glove compartment   145 3 Ventilation   135 4 Hazard warning system   202 Central locking system   39 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Climate control   130 7 Controller with buttons   1...

All about the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   202 2 Glass sunroof   46 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   97 4 Reading lights   93 5 Interior lights   93 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. Audio Open audio menu last listenedto, switch between audio me‐nus. TEL Opens the phone menu. BACK Open previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. The main menu is displayed...

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐cate that additional panels can be opened. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens withthe panel that was last selected in that menu.To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedlyuntil the...

▷ For the input of upper/lower case lettersand numbers, it may be necessary to reelvia the controller to the corresponding In‐put mode, refer to page 25 , e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower case letters isidentical. ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed onthe Control Display. ▷ Always ente...

6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpress the controller. Status information Status field The following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right: ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. ▷ Sound output, on/o...

Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controller until the split screen isselected. 4. Press the controller or select "Split scr...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 202 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐tomatically applied.If several drivers use their own remote control,the vehicle will adjust the personal settingsduring unlocking. These settings are also re‐stored, if the vehicle has been used in themeantime by a person with a different remotecontro...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

The windows and the glass sunroof areopened, as long as the button on the remotecontrol is pressed. Locking Locking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐not be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.◀ The driver's door must be...

▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ference, and ▷ this device must accept any interferencereceived, including inte...

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked. The hazard warningsystem and interior lights come on. Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the central locking system button tounlock the doors together, and then pullthe door handle above the armrest. ▷ On the door to be opened, pull...

Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with theswitch in the glove compartment. If the glovecompartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot beopened. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐row 2. Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. Thissecures the trunk lid ...

Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐ing the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems...

Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35 . Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door and the fuel fillerflap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐...

Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷ Movements in the interior. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐tempts at stealing a wheel or when towingthe car. ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. The al...

Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must beclosed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor can be switched off together, such as inthe following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ ...

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.The window closes automatically. Pullingagain stops the motion. See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,refer to page 41 . Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐tection Even with the pinch protection system, checkthat the win...

The glass sunroof closes aslong as the reel is helddown. The sliding visor canbe manually closed. ▷ Press the reel in the desired direction pastthe resistance point.The glass sunroof and sliding visor openautomatically.The glass sunroof closes automatically.The sliding visor can be manually closed.P...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ward or back slightly making sure it engagesproperly. Height Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary. Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to thebackrest or lift it off, as necessary. Seat tilt Pull the l...

Front seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ture level. The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 1...

▷ Press and hold this button untilthe seat has moved to the de‐ sired position. Releasing the buttonstops window/roof movement. ▷ Press button briefly. The seat au‐tomatically moves to the end po‐ sition. Pressing again stops the motion. Original position 1. Moving the seat to its original position:...

Safety belt reminder for driver's and passenger's seat The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐nal sounds. Make sure that the safetybelts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds aboveapprox. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activatedif objects are placed on the front passe...

Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces therisk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the eventof an accident. Adjusting the head restraintAdjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly; otherwise, there is an increasedrisk of injury...

Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while drivingDo not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of theseat could result in an accident.◀ Keep the movement area unobstructedWhen changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed;...

Note Estimating distances correctlyObjects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distanceto the traffic behind you based on what yousee in the mirror, as this will increase your riskof an accident.◀ At a glance 1 Adjusting   56 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3...

Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐med. Photocells are used to control the Interiorrearview mirror, refer to page 57 . Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Flip lever To reduce the blinding effect of the interiorrear view mirror, flip the lever forward. Turn...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information forLATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraintsystems, observe the operating and safety in‐formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐erwise, the level of ...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

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 dischargedcompletely, so that the engine can still bestarted. The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is au...

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in thedirection of the curb.◀ Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐serve instructions for going into an automaticcar wash, refer to page 208 . Steptronic transmission Swi...

▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function isactivated. Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop, the vehiclecan be switched off permanently, e. g., whenleaving it. 1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition isswitched off. The Auto Start/Stop functio...

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once.The wipers switch to intermittent operationwhen the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or pressonce beyond the resistance point.Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐hicl...

Clean the windshield, headlights Pull the wiper lever towards you.The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐shield and activates the wipers briefly. In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐vated. Do not use the washer system at freezingtemper...

Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ervoir.Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐centrate and tap water and – if required – with awasher antifreeze, according to the manufac‐turer's recommendations.Mix the washer fluid before adding to find theright mixture.Do ...

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/Smanual mode is automatically upshifted asneeded. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ward. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐wards. Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engineand road speeds, for example down...

▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shiftpaddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle. In the manual mode, after conservative drivingfor a certain amount of time or if there hasbeen no acceleration or shifting of the shiftpaddles within a certain amount of time, thetransmission switches back to ...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 77 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 81 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 114 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to page 82 . ▷ Speed limit detection, refer to p...

Yellow lights Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ing force boost in some cases defec‐tive. Stop carefully. Take into accountlonger brake travel. Have this checkedby the service center immediately. DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing: DSC controls the drive andbrak...

Hiding Check Control messages Press the onboard computer button on theturn signal lever. ▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐played continuously and are not cleareduntil the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐sages are displayed consecutively.These messages ...

External temperature If the indicator drops to+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signalsounds.A Check Control message isdisplayed. There is an increased risk of ice on roads. Ice on roadsEven at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.Therefore, drive carefully on bridges andshaded roads, e.g., to avo...

Energy recovery Display The kinetic energy of the vehicleis converted to electrical energywhile coasting. The vehicle bat‐tery is partially charged and fuelconsumption can be reduced. Service requirements The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrumentcluster briefly displays available dr...

Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi‐cient gear for the current driving situation.Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐tronic transmission and with manualtransm...

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "Speed limit information" If speed limit detection is switched on, it canbe displayed on the info display in...

Display Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the list in the instrument cluster can differ fromthe illustration shown. Activating a list and adjusting the setting On the right side of the steering wheel, turnthe thumbwheel to activate the correspondinglist.Using the thumbwheel, select the d...

When destination guidance is activated inthe navigation system. Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version,you can select what information from the com‐puter is to be displayed on the info display ofthe instrument cluster.On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. &#...

Resetting the fuel consumption and speed On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Onboard info" 3. "Consumpt." or "Speed" 4. "Yes" Sport displays The concept On the Control Display, the current values forperformance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehic...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if theheadlight flasher is switched on after the radio-ready state is switched off. Setting the duration 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set length of time. Settings are stored for...

Switching the high beams on and off manually ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched offwhen manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ton on the turn signal lever. System limits The syst...

Overview 1 Interior lights2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button. To reel off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lights. Ambie...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Ejection Mitigation The head airbag system is designed as anejection mitigation countermeasure to reducethe likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows during rollovers or sideimpact events. Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airb...

erational readiness of the entire airbag systemand the belt tensioner. Airbag system malfunctioning ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when theignition is turned on. ▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously. In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction hav...

size is detected on the seat. The airbagson the front passenger side are activated. Detected child seats The system generally detects children seatedin a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the in...

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" The status is displayed. Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by thecolor of the wheels and a text message on theControl Display. All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela‐tive to the tire inflation pressures store...

Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Identify the damaged tire.Do this by checking the air pressure in allfour tires.If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor maynot have been initialized. In this case, initi‐alize the system.If an identific...

▷ Check the tire pressure and correct asneeded. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tirechange. System limits The system does not function properly if a re‐set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire isreported though tire inflation pressures arecorrect.The tire inflation pressure depends ...

FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects tire inflation pressure losson the basis of rotation speed differences be‐tween the individual wheels while driving.In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, thediameter and therefore the rotational speed ofthe corresponding wheel changes. T...

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery roadsurface. ▷ Sporty driving style: spinning tractionwheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting). ▷ When driving with snow chains. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Identify the damaged tire.Do this by checking the air pressure in allfour tir...

▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ing function, refer to page 104 . ▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107 . Hints Personal responsibilityThe system does not serve as a substi‐ tute for the driver's personal judgment of thetraffic situation.Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐...

Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriving-off. Switch off Press button: the system is switchedoff. The LED goes out. Re-press button: the system is switched on.The LED lights up. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. ...

System limits Detection range The system's detection potential is limited.Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐sued late.E. g. the following situations may not be de‐tected: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approachthem at high speed. ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front ofyou, or sharply ...

Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can assist withsome braking intervention if there is risk of acollis...

In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐cle.◀ At a glance Button in the vehicle Lane departure warning Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and cl...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive and braking forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated, driving stability isreduced during acceleration and when drivingin curves.To increase vehicle stability, ac...

Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐eling on uneven road surfaces.The system enhances driving dynamics andcomfort fitting road surface and driving style. Programs The system offers several different programs.S...

This configuration is retrieved when theSPORT driving mode is activated. COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum drivingstabilization. Activating COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM‐FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. In certain situations, the system automaticallychanges to the NO...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Interrupting When active, press the button. The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a fewseconds or released while a gear is not en‐gaged. ▷ The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐rent speed. ▷ Selector lever position D is disengage...

Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐ tem is switched on. Desired speed ▷ The marking lights up green:the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ange: the system has ...

Overview With front PDC: button in vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Switching on/off Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the followingsituations: ▷ If selector lever position R is engagedwhen the engine is running.The rearview camera also switches on. ▷ If equipped with park...

Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance inparking and maneuvering backwards. The areabehind the vehicle is shown on the ControlDisplay. Hints Check the traffic situation as wellCheck the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐dent co...

▷ Obstacle marking "Obstacle marking" Spatially-shaped markings are displayed. Pathway lines ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on theimage of the rearview camera. ▷ They help you to estimate how muchspace is needed when parking and maneu‐vering on level pavement. ▷ They are dependent on th...

Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached, and press the controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reache...

Switching on/off Switching on with the button Press button.The LED lights up. The current status of the parking space searchis indicated on the Control Display. Parking assistant is activated automatically. Switching on with the reverse gear Shift into reverse.The current status of the parking space...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐sired program or the desired in‐termediate setting. ▷ Windows. ▷ Upper body region. ▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐ well. ▷ Footwell. Defrosts windows and removes condensation Direct the air distribut...

Press button repeatedly to select anoperating mode: ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supplyof outside air into the vehicle is perma‐nently blocked. Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐tain amount...

3 AUTO program4 Display5 Maximum cooling6 Temperature, right7 Seat heating, right   51 8 Cooling function9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 10 Air distribution, right11 Air flow, AUTO intensity12 Air distribution, left13 Rear window defroster14 Interior temperature sensor —...

Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with theengine running. Press button.The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐ fied and, depending on the temperature set‐ting, warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield andside windows may fog up briefly when the en‐gine is started.The ...

Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button.Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front sidewindows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsos...

Ventilation in the rear ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening andclosing of the vents, arrow 1. ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐row 2.Toward blue: colder.Toward red: warmer. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,arrow 3. Parked-car ventilation The concept The parked-car ventilation vent...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

World map with magnetic zones Procedure 1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror. 2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐trol button quickly and repeatedly until thenumber of the compass zone that corre‐sponds wit...

Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐mately 10 seconds. Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐hind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening Rais...

Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket forelectrical equipment while the engine is run‐ning or when the ignition is switched on. Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.Do not damage the socket by using unsuitableconnectors. Front cente...

Without telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the glove com‐partment. With telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by foldingdown the rear seat backrest.The rear seat backrest is divided ...

2. The unlocked backrest moves forwardslightly. 3. Fold backrest forward. Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the uprightseating position and engage it. Ensure that the lock is securely engagedMake sure that the lock engages prop‐ erly when folding back, otherwise transportedcargo could enter t...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

Locking The glove compartment can be locked with anintegrated key to separately secure the trunklid, refer to page 41 , e.g. This prevents access to the glove compart‐ment and to the trunk.After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐mote control can be handed over, such as at ahotel, without the i...

the USB audio interface in the center armrest. Storage compartment in the rear A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest. Storage compartment between the rear seats There is a storage compartment between therear seats. Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light ...

Net for storage compartment Smaller objects can be stored in the net ofright storage compartment. Multi-function hook Lightweight objects onlyOnly hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐ ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐erwise, there is a danger of objects flying aboutduring braking and eva...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust systemHigh temperatures are generated in the exhaust system.Do not remove the heat shields installed andnever apply undercoating to them. Make surethat flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hotexhaust system while driving, w...

Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,press brake pedal ever so gently every fewmiles.Ensure that this action does not endangerother traffic.The heat generated in this process helps drythe brake discs and pads.In this way braking efficiency will be availablewhen you ...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

Roof-mounted luggage rack Note Roof racks are available as special accessories. Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roofrack. Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roofdrip rail above the doors.Fold the cover outward. Loading Be sure that adequate clearan...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

The achieved extended range is displayed inthe instrument cluster as bonus range. Overview The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functions and displays: ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 160 . ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 161 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topag...

Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster with extendedrange A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.Mark in the area of arrow 2: dis...

Indications on the Control Display EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ogy can be displayed while driving. 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "EfficientDynamics" Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis‐played within an adjustable time f...

prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, ifthe following conditions are met: ▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are notoperated. ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐tion D. ▷ Engine and transmission are at operatingtemperature. The driving status Coast can be influencedwith the shift ...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h 228i, 228i xDrive Tire size Press...

Tire size Pressure specifications inbar/PSI 225/40 R 18 92 VM+S XL A/S RSC225/40 R 18 92 VM+S XL RSC 2.3 / 33 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/40 R18 88 Y StdRear: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL Std 2.3 / 33- -2.6 / 38 Front: 225/40R 18 88 Y RSCRear: 245/35R 18 88 Y RSC 2.3 / 33- -2.6 / 38 Front: 225/35R 19 88 Y XLRSCRear: ...

Tire size Pressure specifications inbar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 205/50 R 17 89H M+S RSC225/45 R 17 91H M+S RSC 2.7 / 39 3.1 / 45 225/40 R 18 92V M+S XL RSC 2.8 / 41 3.2 / 46 Front: 225/40 R18 88 Y StdRear: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL Std 2.5 / 36- -2.9 /42 Front: 225/40R 18 88 Y RSCRear: ...

Temperature A B CAll passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐eral Safety Requirements in addition to thesegrades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov‐ernment test course. For example, a tire...

Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around thetire's circumference and have the legally re‐quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire withTWI, Tread Wear Indicator. Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreignobje...

Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place withas little exposure to light as possible.Always protect tires against all contact with oil,grease and fuels.Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Run-flat tires Label RSC label on the tire sid...

Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 On/off reel2 Holder for bottle3 Reduce inflation pressure4 Inflation pressure dial5 Compressor6 Connector/cable for socket7 Connection hose — stowed in the bottom of th...

4. Slide the sealing container upright into theholder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ing that it engages audibly. 5. Screw the connection hose onto the tirevalve of the defective wheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into a power socket inside the ve‐hicle. 7. With the ignitio...

3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐nection hose in suitable material to avoiddirtying the cargo area. 4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in thetire.Do not exceed...

▷ 205/50 R 17. ▷ 225/45 R 17. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐tions.Make sure that the snow chains are alwayssufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor aftermounting snow chains, as doing so may res...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Hood Hints Working in the engine compartmentNever attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without thenecessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐lines, have any work on the vehicle performedonly by a service center.If work is n...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, a check control message is displayed.Diesel engine:During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐creased somewhat. General information A detailed measurement is only possible withcertain engines. Requirements ▷ Vehicle is on level road...

The engine oil quality is critical for the life ofthe engine. Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐tions and viscosities of engine oils can...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

Accessing the turn signals and low beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 193 . 1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ets and remove the cover. Turn signal 21-watt bulb, PY21W 1. If necessary, pull the inside trim of thewheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulbsocket counterclockwis...

Accessing the daytime running lights, highbeams/headlight flasher and parking lights Follow general instructions, refer to page 193 . 1. Open the hood, refer to page 186 . 2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐move. Daytime running lights and high beams/headlight flasher 55-watt bulb, H15. 1. Tu...

At a glance 1 Parking lights / daytime running lights2 Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3 Turn signal Xenon headlights Low beams and high beams are designed withxenon technology.The parking lights and daylight running lightsare made using LED technology.Contact your service center in the event ...

Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐row 2. 2. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.Turn the bulb, arrow 2.Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐wise.Remove the bulb. 3. Insert the new bulb, connect the connectorand screw on the wheel house panel. Turn si...

bumper area. In addition to the two outerfasteners, there is another inner fastener. 4. Grasp the handle with one hand, arrow 1,and brace with the free hand on the out‐side, arrow 2. Carefully pry out the taillamp, arrow 3, until the rubber mount re‐leases from the inner fastener. 5. Remove the plug...

Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐cated at the positions shown. Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance-free.The added amount of acid is sufficient for theservice life of the battery.Further information about the battery can beobtained ...

Fuses Hints Replacing fusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐tute of another color or amperage rating; thiscould lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀ Plastic tweezers and information on the fusetypes and loc...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake 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...

Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Towing Follow the towing instructions...

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 withthe vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on pavedroads only. ▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Manual transmission: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Shift to neutral. 3. Switch the engine off. 4. Switch on the ignition. Steptronic transmission: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. Switch the engine off.In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Cont...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 270 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

M235i xperformanceed by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbskg 4,4902,037 Load lbs/kg 785/356 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,245/1,018 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,380/1,080 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.8/390 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel t...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 112 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 135 Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 111 Adaptive Light Control 91 Additives, oil 188 Adjustments, seats/head re‐ str...