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BMW M
A-Z
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®
THE BMW M4 COUPE.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15

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  • Page 1 BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW M4 COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...
  • Page 2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW M4. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehi‐ cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M4.
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5 “may not be able to lodge warranty Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that claims for your vehicle there.” the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- center or another service center or repair ries”...
  • Page 6 At page 176, under the heading: “Mount- BMW recommends that you have the oil ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have changed at your BMW dealer's service cen- mounting and balancing …” should be dis-...
  • Page 7 “Only use chargers that have been approved …” should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you only use approved chargers. Information about the approved chargers can be obtained from your service center.”...
  • Page 8 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Climate control Interior equipment Storage compartments Driving tips BMW M4 technology Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 10: Notes

    Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ other questions you may have. scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.

  • Page 11: Parts And Accessories

    BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...

  • Page 12: Service And Warranty

    Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...

  • Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number

    EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
  • Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 15 Notes I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...
  • Page 16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 17: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 18: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.
  • Page 19 Cockpit At a glance Parking lights  93 Cruise control on/off, inter‐ rupt  120 beams  93 Cruise control rocker switch  120 Instrument cluster  76 Automatic headlight con‐ 10 Steering wheel buttons, right trol  94 Entertainment source Daytime running lights  94 Adaptive Light Control  94 Volume High-beam Assistant  95 Instrument lighting  96 Voice activation  27 Steering column stalk, left...

  • Page 20: All Around The Center Console

    At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display  18 PDC Park Distance Control  122 Ventilation  137 Rearview camera  124 Hazard warning system  199 Parking assistant  130 Surround View  124 Central locking system  39 Side View  127 Glove compartment  147 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual trol  115 for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
  • Page 21 Cockpit At a glance Manual transmission selector lever  70 All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  96 quest  199 Glass sunroof, powered  47 Interior lights  96 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  100 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 22: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Turn.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Press button Function Turn the controller until the desired menu MENU Open the main menu. item is highlighted. Audio Open audio menu last listened to, switch between audio me‐...

  • Page 25: Options Menu

    iDrive At a glance White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Turn the controller until the desired setting cate that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu.

  • Page 26: Setting The Clock

    At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In‐ Setting the clock put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the On the Control Display: spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.

  • Page 27: General Information

    iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 28 At a glance iDrive Switching the split screen on and off Without navigation system and telephone On the Control Display: Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐ tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐ Press button. tertainment, Communication. "Split screen"...
  • Page 29 iDrive At a glance Deleting personal in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
  • Page 30 At a glance iDrive ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 31: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    At a glance Voice activation system Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
  • Page 33 Voice activation system At a glance This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 199, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...

  • Page 34: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 35 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 36 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 37: Controls

    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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 38: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Battery

    Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.

  • Page 40: Profile Management

    Controls Opening and closing Profile management vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ tomatically applied. Opening profiles If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ during unlocking.

  • Page 41: Using The Remote Control

    Importing profiles side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be can then be opened from the outside.◀ imported via BMW Online. Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...

  • Page 42: Courtesy Lights

    Controls Opening and closing The windows and the glass sunroof are The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the opened, as long as the button on the remote vehicle was previously locked or unlocked. control is pressed. During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

  • Page 43: Alarm System

    Opening and closing Controls Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: FCC ID: ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door Compliance statement: lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC The other doors must be unlocked or locked Rules.

  • Page 44: Unlocking And Opening

    Controls Opening and closing In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is ▷ Press button on the remote con‐ automatically unlocked. The hazard warning trol for approx. 1 second. system and interior lights come on. As the case may be, the doors are also un‐ locked.

  • Page 45: Emergency Unlocking

    Opening and closing Controls Locking separately Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the glove compartment. If the glove ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be ▷...

  • Page 46: Separately Unlocking The Trunk Lid

    Controls Opening and closing Locking In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in. Separately unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid. This corresponds to pressing the re‐...
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls leg must pass through the ranges of both ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to sensors. metal objects. ▷ Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity. Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

  • Page 48: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ "Tailgate + door(s)" objects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀ The trunk lid is opened and the doors are unlocked. The adjustment procedure is interrupted: ▷ When a seat position switch is pressed. Confirmation signals from the vehicle ▷...

  • Page 49: Interior Motion Sensor

    Opening and closing Controls Trunk lid and armed alarm system ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on, but The trunk lid can be opened even when the no longer than approx. 5 minutes: alarm system is armed.

  • Page 50: Power Windows

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance the remote control on your person, grasp point. the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely. The window closes while the switch is held.

  • Page 51: Roller Sunblinds

    Opening and closing Controls The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin. Pull the reel past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without jam protection. Roller sunblinds Tilting the glass sunroof Roller sunblind for rear window...
  • Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Closing from the raised position ▷ Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer without pinch protection to page 41. If there is an external danger, push the reel for‐ Comfort position ward past the resistance point and hold it. If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐...

  • Page 53: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
  • Page 54 Controls Adjusting After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat ward or back slightly making sure it engages engages properly. properly. Electrically adjustable seats Height At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

  • Page 55: Lumbar Support

    Adjusting Controls Height. The curvature is shifted up/ down. Backrest width Change the width of the back‐ rest using the side wings to ad‐ just the lateral support. Front seat heating Seat tilt. Backrest tilt. Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level.
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting Electric forward/backward adjustment Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep Comfort entry the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects The comfort entry contains a memory function damaged.◀ for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ment.

  • Page 57: Safety Belts

    Adjusting Controls Safety belts Buckling the belt Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. For the occupants' safety the belt locking Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in mechanism triggers early.

  • Page 58: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Controls Adjusting Belt holder At a glance To make it easier to use the belt in the front Storing sitting positions, place the safety belt in the belt holder. Switch on the ignition. Set the desired position. Headrests Press button. The LED in the but‐ ton lights up.

  • Page 59: Exterior Mirrors

    Adjusting Controls Calling up of a seat position At a glance deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open and close the door or trunk lid. ▷...

  • Page 60: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror, automatic Engage selector lever position R. dimming feature Deactivating The concept Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. E.
  • Page 61 Adjusting Controls Adjusting Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion. Fold the lever back. Steering wheel heating Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 62: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.

  • Page 63: Deactivating Airbags

    Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ rest.◀ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀ Adjustable backrest width: before installing a On the front passenger seat child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely.

  • Page 64: Restraint Systems

    Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint system Before installing LATCH child LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ restraint systems dren. Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ Note straint system. Follow manufacturer's information for Assembly of LATCH child restraint LATCH child restraint systems systems...
  • Page 65 Transporting children safely Controls Direction of travel Upper retaining strap Head restraint Rear window shelf Mounting point/eye Hook for upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Lift the cover over the mounting point. Guide the upper retaining strap over the head restraint.

  • Page 66: Driving

    Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options Ignition off M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/ This chapter describes all standard, country- Stop button again without stepping on the specific and optional features offered with the brake. series. It also describes features that are not Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐...

  • Page 67: Manual Transmission

    Driving Controls The radio-ready state switches off automati‐ Repeated starting in quick succession cally: Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐ ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, ▷...

  • Page 68: Switching Off The Engine

    Controls Driving and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ is available when the vehicle is traveling faster hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. direction of the curb.◀ Engine stop Before driving into a car wash The engine is switched off automatically dur‐...
  • Page 69 Driving Controls ▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐ ▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior ature. when the cooling function is switched on. ▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the ▷ The steering wheel is turned. steering wheel is being turned.

  • Page 70: Parking Brake

    Controls Driving Activating/deactivating the system Malfunction manually The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Using the button Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. Parking brake Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

  • Page 71: Headlight Flasher

    Driving Controls The brake lights will not light up if the parking Settings are stored for the profile currently in brake is set. use. Signaling briefly Turn signal, high beams, Press the lever to the resistance point and hold headlight flasher it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
  • Page 72 Controls Driving Do not activate wipers with wipers folded ▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down away once. Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded ▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be Interval mode or rain sensor damaged.◀...

  • Page 73: Washer Fluid

    Driving Controls Setting the frequency or sensitivity of Fold-out position of the wipers the rain sensor Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures. Switch the ignition on and off again. With icy conditions make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield.

  • Page 74: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Controls Driving Manual transmission tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Shifting Adding washer fluid Shifting into 5th or 6th gear Only add washer fluid when the engine is When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push cool, and then close the cover completely to the gearshift lever to the right;...
  • Page 75 Driving Controls Selector lever, selector lever positions gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process. At a glance Activating Engage a driving position. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal. The vehicle rolls at minimum speed. This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐ verse gear.

  • Page 76: Gear Change

    Controls Driving Sequential mode ▷ Upshifting or downshifting is done only if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. ▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1. For example, there is no downshifting if the ▷ Selected driving program, engine speed is too high. Drivelogic, refer to ▷...

  • Page 77: Launch Control

    Driving Controls After each switch between Sequential mode Turn the controller until the desired setting and Drive mode, the last program selected is is reached and press the controller. an active. ▷ "D": drive mode Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐ ▷...

  • Page 78: Selecting A Channel

    Controls Driving Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐ refer to page 156, period. sion to cool down. Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐ Requirements erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐ Launch Control is available when the engine is wise, the transmission may overheat.
  • Page 79 Driving Controls ▷ Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 83.

  • Page 80: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.

  • Page 81: Check Control

    Displays Controls Red lights ▷ Energy recovery, refer to page 82. ▷ Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to Safety belt reminder page 82. Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on ▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 81. the driver or passenger side is not ▷...
  • Page 82 Controls Displays If a collision with a person detected in this way Illuminated: MDM failed. Have the sys‐ is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal tem checked by the service center. sounds. For more information, see M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 116.

  • Page 83: Text Messages

    Displays Controls Blue lights Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐ High beams tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand. High beams are activated. For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐ For additional information, refer to High ture warning, refer to page 110.

  • Page 84: Fuel Gauge

    Controls Displays Messages after trip completion Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Special messages displayed while driving are Owner's Manual. displayed again after the ignition is switched ▷ "Service request" off. Contact your service center. ▷...

  • Page 85: Coolant Temperature

    Displays Controls Coolant temperature Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk If the coolant along with the engine becomes of an accident.◀ too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Check the coolant level, refer to page 186. Time Odometer and trip odometer The time is displayed in the in‐...

  • Page 86: Current Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Current fuel consumption Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Display Displays the current fuel con‐ Gear display with Drivelogic sumption. Check whether you are currently driving in an effi‐ Sequential mode cient and environmentally- ▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1.

  • Page 87: Service Requirements

    Displays Controls EfficientDynamics display Symbols Description M Engine Dynamics Control, refer Displaying Efficient Dynamics to page 74. Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ ogy can be displayed while driving. Adaptive M chassis, refer to page 117. "Vehicle info" "EfficientDynamics" Servotronic, refer to page 118. Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis‐...

  • Page 88: Gear Shift Indicator

    Controls Displays Detailed information on service The entered date is stored. requirements Automatic Service Request More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ Data regarding the service status or legally play. mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐ cally transmitted to your service center before On the Control Display: a service due date.
  • Page 89 Displays Controls Speed limit detection Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear. The concept Switching on/off Speed limit detection On the Control Display: Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the "Settings" shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit.

  • Page 90: Instrument Cluster

    Controls Displays Display ▷ When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered by a sticker, etc. ▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the camera. ▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect.

  • Page 91: Average Fuel Consumption

    Displays Controls Calling up information on the info On the Control Display: display "Settings" "Instrument cluster" Select the desired displays. Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. It is calculated based on your driving style over Press the onboard computer button on the the last 20 miles/30 km.

  • Page 92: Trip Computer

    Controls Displays Sport displays Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer The concept to page 85, function. On the Control Display, the current values for Trip computer performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped. The vehicle features two types of board com‐...
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Setting your current speed as the "Format:" speed warning Select the desired format. On the Control Display: The time format is stored. "Settings" Automatic time setting "Speed" Depending on your vehicle's optional features, "Select current speed" the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are Press the controller.

  • Page 94: Head-Up Display

    Controls Displays Head-up Display Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. The concept Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 28. Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature: This system projects important information "Settings"...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Height

    Displays Controls ▷ Driver assistance systems. "Brightness" Some of this information is only displayed Turn the controller. briefly as needed. When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐ M view ally influenced using the instrument lighting. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
  • Page 96 Controls Displays Shift point indicator "Displayed information" "M View" General information Display The display is in the Head-up Display and in‐ strument cluster. Shift lights in the instrument cluster Display ▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer. ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐...

  • Page 97: Lights

    Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- cally switched off at these switch settings. specific and optional features offered with the series.

  • Page 98: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lights Setting the duration "Lighting" On the Control Display: "Daytime running lamps" Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings" use. "Lighting" "Pathway lighting:" Roadside parking lights Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
  • Page 99 Lights Controls Activating The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. When driving in reverse, the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed.

  • Page 100: Interior Lights

    Controls Lights Interior lights ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched off General information when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐...
  • Page 101 Lights Controls Selecting color scheme On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Ambient:" Select desired setting. With a color scheme selected and welcome lights activated they illuminate in the line's color when vehicle is unlocked. Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐ justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display.

  • Page 102: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.

  • Page 103: Knee Airbag

    Safety Controls Ejection Mitigation ▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest The head airbag system is designed as an against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce might occur when airbag is activated.

  • Page 104: Deactivation System

    Controls Safety erational readiness of the entire airbag system In this case, change the sitting position so that and the belt tensioner. the front-seat passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have Airbag system malfunctioning the person sit in the rear.

  • Page 105: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls size is detected on the seat. The airbags Unobstructed area of movement on the front passenger side are activated. Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury Detected child seats or damage to objects.◀ The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐...
  • Page 106 Controls Safety "Vehicle status" On the Control Display and on the vehicle: "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" "Vehicle info" The status is displayed. "Vehicle status" "Perform reset" Status control display Start the engine - do not drive off. Tire and system status are indicated by the Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform color of the wheels and a text message on the reset".
  • Page 107 Safety Controls Required tire inflation pressure check ▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. message Reset the system again. A Check Control message is displayed in the ▷ Interference through systems or devices following situations with the same radio frequency: after leav‐ ing the area of the interference, the system ▷...
  • Page 108 Controls Safety sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐ Be alert function exists. When the malfunction indicator Due to system limitations, warnings may is illuminated, the system may not be able to be not issued at all, or may be issued late or detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
  • Page 109 Safety Controls Switching on/off Detection range The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐ cally active after every departure. Press button: the systems are turned off. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. The LED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. It responds to objects if they are detected by Front-end collision warning the system.
  • Page 110 Controls Safety At a glance Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. Button in the vehicle "Settings" "Frontal Coll. Warning" Activate the desired time on the Control Display. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently in use.
  • Page 111 Safety Controls Acute warnings can also be triggered without ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ previous prewarning. fall. ▷ In tight curves. Braking intervention ▷ If the driving stability control systems are The warning prompts the driver himself/herself limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
  • Page 112 Controls Safety Under those circumstances it reacts to people Be alert who are within the detection range of the sys‐ Due to system limitations, warnings may tem. be not issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly. Therefore, always be alert and Detection range ready to intervene;...
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Switching on/off Object detection can be restricted. Limitations of the detection range and functional restric‐ Switching on automatically tions are to be considered. The system is automatically active after every System limits driving-off. Detection range Switch off The detection potential of the camera is lim‐ Press button: the systems are turned ited.

  • Page 114: Lane Departure Warning

    Controls Safety Lane departure warning Camera The concept Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane. This speed, depending on the country version, is between 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls ▷ When using the turn signal. The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐ med. System limits Before you change lanes after setting the turn The system may not be fully functional in the signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐ following situations: uations described above.

  • Page 116: Radar Sensors

    Controls Safety Radar sensors and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly. The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone. System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷...

  • Page 117: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls Brake force display After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected. The concept This procedure takes the following criteria into account: ▷ Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐ ior.

  • Page 118: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options When the engine is started, an efficient driving state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- vated. specific and optional features offered with the series.

  • Page 119: Indicator Lights

    Driving stability control systems Controls Select the desired setting option. To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐ Select the desired channel. lowing buttons: Individual settings are stored for the profile ▷...
  • Page 120 Controls Driving stability control systems Do not deactivate DSC when driving with The DSC system is switched off. roof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control Activating DSC DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof- Press button. mounted luggage rack. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐...
  • Page 121 Driving stability control systems Controls Active M differential The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights go out. The concept Via M Drive The active M differential assures continuously variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐ On the Control Display: pending on the driving situation.

  • Page 122: Drive-Off Assistant

    Controls Driving stability control systems ▷ approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to roll back.◀ ▷ Servotronic Using the button The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ quired to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly supported, i.
  • Page 123 Driving stability control systems Controls Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 83.

  • Page 124: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Buttons on the steering wheel specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button Function necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to System on/off, interrupt the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 125: Indicator Lamp

    Driving comfort Controls Interrupting This is displayed, refer to page 121, in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument When active, press the button. cluster. When cruise control is maintained or stored, The system is automatically interrupted if: DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned ▷...

  • Page 126: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Controls Driving comfort ment cluster indicates whether the system is An acoustic warning is first given: switched on. ▷ By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐ ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm. Desired speed ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
  • Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Overview The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals. With front PDC: button in vehicle If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded. With front PDC: if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.

  • Page 128: Rearview Camera

    Controls Driving comfort ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as ger present, the system is again fully func‐ high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ tional. treme heat or strong wind. Malfunction ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles.
  • Page 129 Driving comfort Controls Hints The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ Automatic deactivation during forward hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ travel dent could result from road users or objects The system switches off when a certain driving...
  • Page 130 Controls Driving comfort Pathway lines Obstacle marking ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on the Obstacle markings can be faded into the image image of the rearview camera. of the rearview camera. Their colored margins match the markings of ▷ They help you to estimate how much the PDC.

  • Page 131: Display Settings

    Driving comfort Controls Display settings Hints The images from both cameras are shown si‐ Brightness multaneously on the Control Display. With the rearview camera switched on: Check the traffic situation as well Select the symbol. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle on blind driveways and intersections with Turn the controller until the desired setting your own eyes.

  • Page 132: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of Switching on/off manually 330 ft/100 m. Press button. Top View Automatic deactivation during forward travel The concept The system switches off when a certain driving Top View provides assistance in parking and distance or speed is exceeded.
  • Page 133 Driving comfort Controls Cameras When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display. The lenses of the Top View camera are located at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐ age quality may be impaired by dirt.

  • Page 134: Parking Assistant

    Controls Driving comfort Hints track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement. Personal responsibility "Parking aid lines" Even an active system does not relieve Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. the driver from personal responsibility while driving. System limits Technically the system has its limits, it cannot Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐...
  • Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Ultrasound sensors ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Suitable parking space ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your vehicle's length plus approx.

  • Page 136: System Status

    Controls Driving comfort Display on the Control Display Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well System activated/deactivated Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐ hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and Symbol Meaning PDC's signals. Gray: the system is not available.
  • Page 137 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel surfaces. roads. ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to ▷ On slippery ground. overcome, such as curbs. ▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades. ▷...

  • Page 138: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.

  • Page 139: Maximum Cooling

    Climate control Controls Hints Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐ Sufficient ventilation matic intensity control can be changed. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ Press the left or right side of the but‐ nal ventilation.

  • Page 140: Rear Window Defroster

    Controls Climate control Automatic recirculated-air control/ If the windows are fogged over, press the recirculated-air mode AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐ sor. You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐ Air flow, manual rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
  • Page 141 Climate control Controls Switching on ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Press any button except Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. ▷ Rear window defroster. Ventilation in the rear ▷ Seat heating. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
  • Page 142 Controls Climate control The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the reel-on time On the Control Display: "Settings"...

  • Page 143: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 144 Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...

  • Page 145: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...

  • Page 146: Setting The Language

    Controls Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 147: Sun Visor

    Interior equipment Controls Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ Replace the cover after use mately 10 seconds. Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀ Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
  • Page 148 Controls Interior equipment Note In the trunk The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors. Front center console The socket is located on the left side in the trunk.
  • Page 149 Interior equipment Controls Without telephone: overview cated in or reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.◀ Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint systems, make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐ tened to the backrest of the seat.
  • Page 150 Controls Interior equipment Ensure that the lock is securely engaged Make sure that the lock engages prop‐ erly when folding back, otherwise transported cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐ ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle's occupants.◀ To secure cargo, refer to page 161, with nets or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes.

  • Page 151: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to page 148. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats. specific and optional features offered with the ▷...
  • Page 152 Controls Storage compartments Compartments in the doors This prevents access to the glove compart‐ ment and to the trunk. Do not stow any breakable objects After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ Do not store any breakable objects, e. g. mote control can be handed over, such as at a glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is hotel, without the integrated key.

  • Page 153: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartment No heavy objects between the rear seats Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger There is a storage compartment between the to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐ rear seats.
  • Page 154 Controls Storage compartments Partitioning the compartment The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg. The compartment can be divided using an at‐ tachable partition. Lightweight objects only Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐ ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐ erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers.
  • Page 155 Storage compartments Controls I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...
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  • Page 157: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 158: Bmw M4 Technology

    Driving tips BMW M4 technology BMW M4 technology Vehicle features and options Because of particular structural characteristics, there may be operation-related noises during This chapter describes all standard, country- braking. However, this has no effect on per‐ specific and optional features offered with the formance, operational reliability and reliability series.
  • Page 159 Driving on racetracks Requirements Before driving on a racetrack: ▷ Participation in BMW Driver Experience Training. ▷ Check engine oil fill level and replenish as necessary. ▷ Have vehicle checked at a service center.

  • Page 160: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h only briefly, e.g., when passing. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Tires series.

  • Page 161: General Driving Notes

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips General driving notes ance that the radiation generated during trans‐ mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐ cle interior.◀ Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed Hydroplaning Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Hydroplaning wise, in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐...

  • Page 162: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Objects within the range of movement wise the brakes may overheat and reduce of the pedals brake efficiency. Manual transmission: No objects in the area around the pedals You can increase the engine's braking effect Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, objects out of the pedal area;...
  • Page 163 Things to remember when driving Driving tips To drive down from curbs with the Adaptive M suspension, refer to page 117, select the fol‐ lowing program to keep the ground clearance as even as possible: "Sport Plus". I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 164: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 165: Securing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four lashing The greater the weight of the occupants, the eyes in the cargo area.
  • Page 166 Driving tips Loading Roof-mounted luggage rack ▷ Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid. Note ▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐ ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners Roof racks are available as special accessories. gently.

  • Page 167: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 786 - Ii/15

    The maintenance should be carried out by off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to your service center. a halt. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ to page 188. erator and let the vehicle roll.

  • Page 169: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 786 - Ii/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 170: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 786 - Ii/15

    I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 171: Mobility

    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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 172: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 173 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. To do this, turn the lid. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

  • Page 174: Fuel

    Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 93. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 91.
  • Page 175 Fuel Mobility gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 176: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.

  • Page 177: Tire Identification Marks

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant table on the following pages.

  • Page 178: Dot Quality Grades

    Mobility Wheels and tires DOT Quality Grades 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code Treadwear 18: rim diameter in inches Traction AA A B C 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Temperature A B C Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐...

  • Page 179: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires Mobility Minimum tread depth sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐...

  • Page 180: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires In case of tire damage Approved wheels and tires If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ You should only use wheels and tires duce your speed immediately and have the that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐ rims and tires checked right away;...
  • Page 181 Wheels and tires Mobility Mobility System Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ The concept sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on With the Mobility System, minor tire damage road safety.◀...
  • Page 182 Mobility Wheels and tires Sealing container Filling the tire with sealant Shake the sealing container. ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Pull the connection hose fully out of the Observe use-by date on the sealant container. compressor housing.
  • Page 183 Wheels and tires Mobility Insert the sealant container on the com‐ With the ignition turned on or the engine pressor housing in an upright position. running, reel on the compressor. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐ Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐ nutes tainer onto the tire valve of the defective wheel.

  • Page 184: Snow Chains

    Mobility Wheels and tires Snow chains This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ ing from the container. Fine-link snow chains Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo Only certain types of fine-link snow chains area.

  • Page 185: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This 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.

  • Page 186: Opening The Hood

    Mobility Engine compartment Never reach into the engine compart‐ Danger of jamming ment Make sure that the closing path of the Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀...

  • Page 187: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 188: Adding Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; General information otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐ gine damage.◀ Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐ cle before engine oil is added. Detailed measurement Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.

  • Page 189: Engine Oil Change

    You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Oil rating BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐ quired with the service center.

  • Page 190: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Coolant level This chapter describes all standard, country- Checking specific and optional features offered with the Let the engine cool. series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 191 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close cap.

  • Page 192: Maintenance

    Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a service center update the...
  • Page 193 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.

  • Page 194: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 69, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

  • Page 195: Xenon Headlights

    Some items of equipment use light-emitting For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, diodes installed behind a cover as a light please contact your BMW center. source. These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
  • Page 196 Mobility Replacing components Headlights Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. Parking lights / daytime running lights Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher counterclockwise and remove. Turn signal Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐ Low beams and high beams are designed with verse order of removal.
  • Page 197 Replacing components Mobility Contact your service center in the event of a Removing the exterior tail lamp malfunction. Open trunk lid. Loosen and remove the mounting pin of Turn signal in exterior mirror the cover, arrow 1, with the screwdriver Follow general instructions, refer to page 190.
  • Page 198 Mobility Replacing components that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the row 1 and the inner part onto the centering centering pin. component, arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp engages in the rubber mount. Release the catch at the top on the con‐ nector of the connecting line and remove Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.

  • Page 199: Central Brake Lamp

    Replacing components Mobility Press together hinge trim, see arrow, to re‐ Installing the bulb holder lease the clips. Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the Grasp the trim, pull the hinge trim down‐ connections, arrow 2. ward and remove it. Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3.

  • Page 200: Charging The Battery

    Mobility Replacing components Charging the battery The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center. General information Jacking points for the vehicle jack Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐ ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life.

  • Page 201: In The Engine Compartment

    Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the Have old batteries disposed of by your cover. service center or bring them to a recy‐ cling center. Fuses Hints Replacing fuses...
  • Page 202 Mobility Replacing components Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 203: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

  • Page 204: First Aid Kit

    ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
  • Page 205 Breakdown assistance Mobility Preparation Connecting the cables Open the cover of the BMW starting aid Bodywork contact between vehicles terminal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...

  • Page 206: Tow Truck

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing Tow truck With rear-wheel drive Note Tow-starting and towing For tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents.◀ Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Your vehicle should be transported with a tow Towing truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

  • Page 207: Tow Bar

    Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐ sitioning the vehicle. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Towing other vehicles Hints Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed;...
  • Page 208 Mobility Breakdown assistance Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark of the front cover to push it out. Press out the rear cover at the recess using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit. Tow-starting M double-clutch transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.

  • Page 209: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.

  • Page 210: Vehicle Care

    Car care products sounds when an attempt is made to lock the BMW recommends using care and cleaning vehicle. products from BMW, since these have been To start the engine with manual transmission: tested and approved. Press on the clutch pedal.
  • Page 211 Care Mobility Suitable care products for matte finishes are jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐ available from the service center. turer's instructions. Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents Leather care can destroy the protective layer of adjacent Remove dust from the leather often, using a components, such as the brake disk.
  • Page 212 Mobility Care Displays/monitors grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to surface damage.◀ Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household Safety belts cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐ Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and fected.◀...
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  • Page 215: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 216: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW M4 Coupe Width with mirrors inches/mm 79.3/2,014 Width without mirrors inches/mm 73.6/1,870...
  • Page 217 Technical data Reference BMW M4 Coupe Approved gross vehicle weight 4,500/4,545 2,041/2,062 Load Approved front axle load 2,140 Approved rear axle load 2,490 1,129 Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity cu ft 11.0 Liters Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.

  • Page 218: Everything From A To Z

    Attentiveness assistant pholder After washing vehicle AUTO intensity Blinds, sun protection Airbags Automatic car wash BMW Assist, see user's Airbags, indicator/warning Automatic climate con‐ manual for Navigation, En‐ light trol tertainment and Communi‐ Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ Automatic Curb Monitor...
  • Page 219 Everything from A to Z Reference Brightness of Control Dis‐ CD/Multimedia, see user's Combination reel, refer to play manual for Navigation, En‐ Turn signals Bulb replacement tertainment and Communi‐ Combination switch, refer to Bulb replacement, front cation Wiper system Bulb replacement, LED head‐ Center armrest Comfort Access lights...
  • Page 220 Reference Everything from A to Z Cruising range Double-clutch transmis‐ Emergency unlocking, trunk Cupholders sion Current fuel consumption Drivelogic Energy Control Drive mode Energy recovery Drive-off assistant Engine, automatic Start/Stop Drive-off assistant, refer to function Damage, tires Engine, automatic switch- Damping control Driver assistance, refer to In‐...
  • Page 221 Everything from A to Z Reference Eyes for securing cargo Fuel, tank capacity High beams Fuse High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant High-performance en‐ Failure message, see Check gine Control Garage door opener, refer to Hills False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ Universal Integrated Remote Hill start assistant, refer to tional alarm...
  • Page 222 Reference Everything from A to Z Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ Luggage rack, see Roof- tor TPM mounted luggage rack Instrument cluster Lamp replacement Lumbar support Instrument cluster, electronic Lamp replacement, front displays Lamp replacement, rear Instrument lighting Lane departure warning Integrated key Lane margin, warning Maintenance...
  • Page 223 Everything from A to Z Reference M double-clutch transmis‐ Nylon rope for tow-starting/ Overheating of engine, refer sion towing to Coolant temperature M Drive M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol M Dynamic Mode MDM OBD Onboard Diagnosis Paint, vehicle Measure, units of OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐...
  • Page 224 Reference Everything from A to Z Protective function, glass Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor Selector lever sunroof Selector lever position Protective function, win‐ Retaining straps, securing Sensors, care dows cargo Sequential mode Push-and-turn switch, refer to Retreaded tires Service and warranty Controller 18, Roadside parking lights Service requirements, Condi‐...
  • Page 225 Everything from A to Z Reference Sport displays, torque dis‐ Technology, BMW M Trip computer play, performance dis‐ Telephone, see user's manual Triple turn signal activa‐ play for Navigation, Entertain‐ tion Stability control systems ment and Communication Trip odometer Standard view, head-up dis‐...
  • Page 226 Reference Everything from A to Z Vehicle identification num‐ Windshield washer sys‐ Vehicle jack Windshield wiper Vehicle paint Winter storage, care Vehicle storage Winter tires, suitable Vehicle wash tires Ventilation Winter tires, tread Ventilation, refer to Parked- Wiper car ventilation Wiper blades, replacing VIN, see vehicle identification Wiper fluid...
  • Page 227 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 228 BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® *BL296078600Q* I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15...

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