CONTROLS -> Displays for Your BMW M2 2 Door First Generation (2016-2021)

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It also describes features that are not necessarily  
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected  
options or country versions. This also applies to  
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐  
ing these functions and systems, the applicable  
laws and regulations must be observed.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
Overview, instrument cluster  
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Speedometer  
Driving dynamics systems  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
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Electronic displays  
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Current consumption  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐  
bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS  
text messages in the instrument cluster.  
Check Control  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions in  
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in  
the monitored systems.  
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In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an  
SMS text message may appear on the Control  
Display.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐  
ing is issued, for example when there is  
the impending danger of a collision or  
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument  
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations  
and colors.  
Increase distance.  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐  
ferential speed.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐  
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine  
is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
Person warning  
Red lights  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
Safety belt reminder  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐  
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐  
tected on the front passenger seat.  
Yellow lights  
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt  
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.  
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if  
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Braking force boost may not be working.  
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer  
braking distance into account.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Airbag system  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not  
working.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify  
your driving style to the driving circumstances.  
Parking brake  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
The parking brake is set.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Release the parking brake, refer to  
page 105.  
DSC, refer to page 157.  
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated  
A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
DSC is deactivated.  
DSC, refer to page 157.  
Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 139.  
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), refer to  
page 158.  
Steering system  
Indicator light also flashes: MDM controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
is stabilized.  
Steering system in some cases not  
working.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
Indicator lights light up: MDM has mal‐  
functioned. Have the system checked by  
a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Emissions  
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), refer to  
page 158.  
The warning light lights up:  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of  
tire inflation pressure in a tire.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring  
in the engine.  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐  
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious  
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐  
ously damage emission control components,  
in particular the catalytic converter.  
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 143.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator light lights up: the Tire  
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐  
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐  
formation in the Check Control message.  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 237.  
Lane departure warning  
The indicator light flashes and then continuously  
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres‐  
sure can be detected.  
System is switched on and under certain  
circumstances warns if a detected lane is  
left without flashing beforehand.  
Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leaving  
the area of the interference, the system auto‐  
matically becomes active again.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 151.  
TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐  
set the system again.  
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Green lights  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Turn signal, refer to page 105.  
Parking lights, headlight  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
Parking lights or headlights are switched  
on.  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐  
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐  
utively.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
High beams are switched on and off au‐  
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐  
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐  
onds. After this time, they are displayed again  
automatically.  
uation.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 133.  
Cruise control  
Temporary display  
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐  
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check  
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐  
played again later.  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the control  
elements on the steering wheel.  
Blue lights  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
High beams  
Via iDrive:  
High beams are switched on.  
High beams, refer to page 106.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Display  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or is stored.  
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SMS text messages  
Tachometer  
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐  
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check  
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐  
tor/warning lights.  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Coolant temperature  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too  
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐  
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Functions  
Check the coolant level.  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
"Owner's Manual"  
Odometer and trip  
odometer  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
Display  
"Service request"  
Odometer, arrow 1.  
Contact a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
"BMW Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched off.  
Show/reset miles  
Press the button.  
When the ignition is switched  
off, the time, the external tem‐  
perature and the odometer are  
displayed.  
Fuel gauge  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
symbol shows which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
When the ignition is switched on, the trip od‐  
ometer is reset.  
Vehicle tilt position may cause the  
display to vary.  
External temperature  
Follow the information on refueling.  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
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A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Gear display with  
Drivelogic  
Safety information  
Sequential mode  
Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
WARNING  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of road. There is a  
risk of an accident. Modify your driving style to  
the weather conditions at low temperatures.  
Drive mode  
Engaged gear together with a  
D, arrow 1.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
Display  
The external temperature is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Range  
General information  
With a low remaining range:  
Time  
A Check Control message is displayed briefly.  
The remaining range is shown on the On‐  
board Computer.  
The time is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
With a dynamic driving style, for instance tak‐  
ing curves aggressively, the engine function  
is not always ensured.  
The time can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Date  
Safety information  
The date is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
NOTICE  
The date can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
With a driving range of less than  
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Refuel promptly.  
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Display  
Energy recovery  
The current range is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Display  
In coasting overrun mode the ki‐  
netic energy of the vehicle is con‐  
verted to electrical energy. The  
vehicle battery is partially charged  
and fuel consumption can be re‐  
Current consumption  
duced.  
Instrument cluster  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
EfficientDynamics display  
sumption. Check whether you are  
currently driving in an efficient and  
environmentally-friendly manner.  
Displaying Efficient Dynamics  
Information on fuel consumption and technology  
can be displayed while driving.  
Displaying the current  
consumption  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the current consumption can also be displayed  
as bar in the instrument cluster.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "EfficientDynamics"  
Displaying fuel consumption  
history  
The average fuel consumption can be displayed  
within an adjustable time frame.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. If necessary, "M dynamic driving systems"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "EfficientDynamics"  
The display for the current consumption  
is active.  
4.  
Select the symbol.  
Display of the driving dynamics systems,  
refer to page 124.  
Selecting route length  
1.  
Press button.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Resetting fuel consumption  
history  
1.  
Press button.  
2. "Reset consumption history"  
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Displaying EfficientDynamics  
info  
Service requirements  
The current efficiency can be displayed.  
Concept  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "EfficientDynamics"  
General information  
After the ignition is switched on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving distance  
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.  
4.  
Select the symbol.  
The following systems are displayed:  
Auto Start/Stop function.  
Energy recovery.  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice requirements from your remote control.  
Climate control output.  
Display  
Driving dynamics systems  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
Display  
The driving dynamics system  
states are displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Symbols Description  
3.  
"Service required"  
M Engine Dynamics Control, refer  
to page 116.  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
Servotronic, refer to page 159.  
Symbols  
Symbols  
Description  
Activate display  
1. "My Vehicle"  
No service is currently required.  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
The deadline for scheduled  
maintenance or a legally man‐  
dated inspection is approaching.  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. If necessary, "M dynamic driving systems"  
The display for the driving dynamics  
systems is active.  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
Display Current consumption, refer to  
page 123, and Energy recovery, refer to  
page 123.  
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Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
M double-clutch transmission:  
displaying  
Example  
Description  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Efficient gear is set.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Shift into efficient gear.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Speed Limit Info  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Speed Limit Info  
Automatic Service Request  
Concept  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐  
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐  
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your  
vehicle is due for service.  
General information  
You can check when your dealer’s service center  
was notified.  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐  
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well  
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs  
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc.,  
are also detected and compared with the vehi‐  
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,  
and will be displayed depending on the situation.  
The system takes into account the information  
stored in the navigation system and also displays  
speed limits present on routes without signs.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Teleservice Call"  
Gear shift indicator  
Concept  
The system recommends the most fuel efficient  
gear for the current driving situation.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequential  
mode of the M double clutch transmission and  
for the manual transmission.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐  
gaged gear is displayed.  
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When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
Overview  
Camera  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road routing.  
When passing buses or trucks with a speed  
sticker.  
Display  
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
General information  
Speed Limit Info is permanently displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
Selection lists  
General information  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐  
lowing can be displayed or operated using the  
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering  
wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
Current audio source.  
Redial phone feature.  
Turn on voice activation system.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics  
Control.  
In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
When signs are fully or partially concealed by  
objects, stickers or paint.  
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Activating a list and adjusting  
the setting  
Calling up information on the Info  
Display  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the  
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.  
Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the  
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐  
edly displays additional information.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired  
setting.  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
Information at a glance  
Display  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever calls up the following information in the  
Info Display:  
Range.  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Current consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Date.  
Engine temperature display.  
Engine oil temperature.  
Speed.  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
Depending on the equipment, the time of ar‐  
rival.  
Onboard Computer  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐  
age values.  
Depending on the equipment, the distance to  
destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
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Resetting average values  
Selecting information  
You can select what information from the On‐  
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info  
Display of the instrument cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Indication in the Info Display  
Engine oil temperature  
The information from the On‐  
board Computer is shown in the  
Info Display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Concept  
The current engine oil temperature is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
As soon as the optimum operating temperature  
has been attained, the indicator is in the center  
position.  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
General information  
If the engine oil along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a check control message is displayed  
too.  
The range is calculated based on your driving  
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.  
When the engine oil temperature is too  
high, a red indicator light is displayed.  
Average consumption  
The average consumption is calculated for the  
period while the engine is running.  
Display  
The average consumption is calculated for the  
distance traveled since the last reset by the On‐  
board Computer.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in the  
calculation of the average speed.  
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Distance to destination  
Resetting the Onboard Computer  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐  
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if  
a destination is entered in the navigation system  
before the trip is started.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info"  
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"  
5. "OK"  
The distance to the destination is adopted auto‐  
matically.  
Time of arrival  
Resetting the trip computer  
Via iDrive:  
Depending on the vehicle equip‐  
ment, the estimated time of arrival  
is displayed if a destination is en‐  
tered in the navigation system be‐  
fore the trip is started.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip computer"  
The time must be correctly set.  
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
"Reset": all values are reset.  
Onboard Computer on the  
Control Display  
"Automatic reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has  
come to a standstill.  
Concept  
5. If necessary, "OK"  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data on the Control Display, such as average  
values.  
Sport displays  
General information  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current  
values for performance and torque can be dis‐  
played on the Control Display.  
Two types of Onboard Computers are available  
on the Control Display:  
"Onboard info": average values, such as the  
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values  
can be reset individually.  
Displaying sport displays  
Via iDrive:  
"Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐  
view of a certain distance and can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "Sport displays"  
Calling up the Onboard Computer or  
trip computer  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
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Speed warning  
Vehicle status  
Concept  
General information  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
General information  
Opening the vehicle status  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐  
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐  
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Displaying, setting or changing  
the speed warning  
Via iDrive:  
Information at a glance  
"Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat Tire  
Monitor, refer to page 143.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 139.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Warning at:"  
"Engine oil level": Electronic engine oil  
level check, refer to page 230.  
"Check Control": Check Control mes‐  
sages are stored in the background and can  
be displayed on the Control Display. Display‐  
ing stored Check Control messages, refer to  
page 120.  
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is  
displayed.  
6. Press the Controller.  
Activating/deactivating the  
speed warning  
"Service required": Displaying service  
requirements, refer to page 124.  
Via iDrive:  
"Teleservice Call": service request.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Speed warning"  
Setting your current speed as  
the speed warning  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Select current speed"  
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