BMW 228i Convertible (2016 year). Manual in english — page 10
Mobility Breakdown assistance
Steptronic transmission: transporting
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
your vehicle
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
Note
cause damage.◀
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
Therefore, contact a service center in the
pending on local regulations.
event of a breakdown.
▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly
Do not have the vehicle towed
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
Have your vehicle transported on a load-
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win-
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc-
dow.
cur.◀
Tow bar
Tow truck
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
The vehicle should only be transported on a
Tow rope
loading platform.
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
Do not lift the vehicle
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
on the vehicle components when towing, al-
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po-
Tow fitting
sitioning the vehicle.
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car-
ried in the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
Hints
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re-
sponse.◀
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Breakdown assistance Mobility
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 205. 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.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi-
2. Ignition, refer to page 67, on.
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
3. Engage third gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the
Tow fitting, information on use
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi-
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
ately press on the clutch pedal again.
▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
roads only.
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
warning system.
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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.
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Mobility Care
Care
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
Vehicle features and options
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
Automatic car washes
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Hints
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Do not use high pressure washing sys-
systems. The respectively applicable country
tems
provisions must be observed when using the
With washing systems operating at high pres-
respective features and systems.
sures and nozzle positions close to the win-
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
▷
Give preference to cloth car washes or
Car washes
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
General information
▷
Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
▷
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
of the vehicle.
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam-
age the vehicle.
▷
Unscrew the rod antenna.
▷
Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
Hints
page 73, to avoid unintentional wiper acti-
vation.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
▷
Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
When using steam jets or high-pressure
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a spe-
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
cial cycle for convertibles is available.
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
▷
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
Holding them too close or using excessively
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc-
high pressures or temperatures can cause
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
damage or preliminary damage that may then
refer to page 45.
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
Guide rails in car washes
washer.◀
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
could be damaged.◀
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
Before driving into a car wash
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Care Mobility
Manual transmission:
Headlights
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
1. Drive into the car wash.
acidic cleansers.
2. Shift to neutral.
▷ Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
3. Switch the engine off.
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
4. Switch on the ignition.
with water.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
After washing the vehicle
3. Switch the engine off.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
In this way, the ignition remains switched
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
on, and a Check-Control message is dis-
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
played.
discs can occur.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
Completely remove all residues on the win-
wash
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
wiper blade wear.
otherwise, selector lever position P is en-
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
Vehicle care
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
Car care products
vehicle.
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
To start the engine with manual transmission:
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
1. Press on the clutch pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Car care and cleaning products
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis-
Follow the instructions on the container.
sion:
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi-
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
cles.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step-
Cleansers can contain substances that are
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Selector lever position
Vehicle paint
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally:
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con-
▷ After approx. 15 minutes.
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af-
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre-
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
To remove heavy soiling, especially for light
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im-
colored convertible tops, use a special
mediately to prevent the finish from being al-
convertible top cleaner.
tered or discolored.
Proceed as follows:
1. Spray the convertible top with the
Caring for the convertible top
convertible top cleaner.
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct care and operation.
2. Make the convertible top cleaner foam up
using a well saturated sponge, moving it in
Note the following instructions:
circular motions.
▷
To prevent water stains, mildew spots, and
3. Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash
chafe marks, do not enclose the
or rinse with ample amounts of water.
convertible top in the convertible top well
for a long period and do not fold and stow
Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from
the convertible top in the convertible top
the manufacturer.
well while the top is wet or frozen.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
▷
Remove water stains that may neverthe-
agent after it has been washed three to five
less have appeared on the roofliner using a
times.
microfiber cloth and an interior cleaner.
Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob-
▷
When the vehicle is parked in enclosed
tained from the service department.
areas for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is well ventilated.
Leather care
▷
If possible, park the vehicle in the shade to
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
protect it from intensive solar radiation so
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
that color, rubber and fabric are not af-
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
fected.
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
▷
Remove bird droppings immediately as
wear and premature degradation of the leather
their corrosive effect will otherwise attack
surface.
the convertible top and damage the rubber
To guard against discoloration, such as from
seals.
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
▷
Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
two months.
can be removed from the convertible top
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-
with special tree sap remover and a soft
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
brush.
more visible.
Do not use spot remover
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,
layer of the leather surface.
solvent, gasoline, or similar products to re-
move spots on the convertible top. These
Suitable care products are available from the
products may destroy the rubber coating. In-
service center.
correct care and cleaning may cause the
convertible top and its seams to become
Upholstery material care
leaky.◀
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
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If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
Plastic components
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
These include:
with a suitable interior cleaner.
▷ Imitation leather surfaces.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
▷ Roofliner.
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
▷ Lamp lenses.
▷ Instrument cluster cover.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
▷ Matt black spray-coated components.
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
▷ Painted parts in the interior.
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
closed.◀
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Caring for special components
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol-
Light-alloy wheels
vents
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac-
to surface damage.◀
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
Safety belts
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
components, such as the brake disk.
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Chrome surfaces
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
Carefully clean components such as the radia-
the webbing.◀
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic-
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
ularly when they have been exposed to road
belts clipped into their buckles.
salt.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
Carpets and floor mats
cleansers.
No objects in the area around the pedals
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
silicon-containing car care products in order to
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
avoid damage or noises.
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Fine wood parts
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo-
mats or other objects.
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened again after they were removed for clean-
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte-
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af-
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.
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Reference Technical data
Technical data
the selected options or country versions. This
Vehicle features and options
also applies to safety-related functions and
This chapter describes all standard, country-
systems. The respectively applicable country
specific and optional features offered with the
provisions must be observed when using the
series. It also describes features that are not
respective features and systems.
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
found in the approval documents, on informa-
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
from the service center.
for example, due to the selected special equip-
The information in the vehicle documents al-
ment, country version or country-specific
ways has priority.
measurement method. Detailed values can be
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
model version, equipment or country-specific
for example, due to the selected special equip-
measurement method.
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
2 Series
Width with mirrors
inches/mm
78.2/1,984
Width without mirrors
inches/mm
69.8/1,774
Height
inches/mm
55.2-55.6/1,403-
1,413
Length
inches/mm
174.7-175.9/4,437-
4,469
Wheelbase
inches/mm
105.9/2,690
Smallest turning radius diam.
ft/m
35.8-37.1/10.9-11.3
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi-
lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step-
cles with manual transmission; the values fol-
tronic transmission.
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Technical data Reference
228i
Approved gross vehicle weight
lbs
4,395
kg
1,994
Load
lbs/kg
680/308
Approved front axle load
lbs/kg
1,985/900
Approved rear axle load
lbs/kg
2,495/1,132
Cargo area capacity
cu ft/l
9.8-11.8/280-335
M235i powered by BMW M
Approved gross vehicle weight
lbs
4,475/4,520
kg
2,030/2,050
Load
lbs/kg
680/308
Approved front axle load
lbs/kg
2,120/962
Approved rear axle load
lbs/kg
2,525/1,145
Cargo area capacity
cu ft/l
9.8-11.8/280-335
228i xDrive
Approved gross vehicle weight
lbs
4,540
kg
2,059
Load
lbs/kg
680/308
Approved front axle load
lbs/kg
2,075/941
Approved rear axle load
lbs/kg
2,525/1,145
Cargo area capacity
cu ft/l
9.8-11.8/280-335
Capacities
US gal/liters
Notes
Fuel tank, approx.
13.7/52
Fuel quality, refer to
page 172
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