BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Operating
the
programsButtonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of Dynamic Damping Control.'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRACj
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC
OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 129, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 129, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during acj
celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Concept
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and susj pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited
driving stabilization.
General
information Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilizationtasks.
Activating
SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
Automatic
program
change When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT Depending on the equipment, consistently
sporty tuning of the suspension, steering, and
drivetrain for greater driving agility with maxij
mum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the profile currently used.
Activating
SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORTis displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT When the display is activated on the Control
Display, refer to page 132, the SPORT driving
mode can be set to individual specifications.'yActivate SPORT.'y"Configure SPORT"'yConfigure the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is actij
vated.
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Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure SPORT"4.Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when theSPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 131.
ECO
PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 189, provides consisj
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabilijzation.
Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Configuring
driving
program Settings can be made for the following driving
programs in Driving mode:'ySPORT, refer to page 131.'yECO PRO, refer to page 190.
Displays
Program
selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's opj
tional features, the list in the inj
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Selected
program The instrument cluster displaysthe selected program.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Program changes can be displayed on the
Control Display.
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Driving mode info"
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
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After the foot brake is released, the vehicle isheld in place for approx. 2 seconds.
For vehicles with respective equipment verj
sions, the possible holding duration amounts to 2 minutes.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Servotronic
Concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force rej quired to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steeringforce is strongly supported, i. e. during steerj
ing, low force is required. As the speed inj creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a disj
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acj
celerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the
given system limits so that the set distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respecj tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pej
riod, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits.
General
information
Depending on the driving settings, the features of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

'yWhen fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in
the respective situations.'

'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disenj
gaged.'yWhen DTC is activated or DSC is deactij
vated.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.'yWhen SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the drivj
er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.'yIf the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, for instance on a road
with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is imj paired, for instance by dirt or heavy fog.'yAfter a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the system.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is inj terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedomj
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 137.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxij
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Adjusting
distance
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility. Due to the system limj its, braking can be late. There is a risk of accijdents or risk of property damage. Be aware tothe traffic situation at all times. Adjust the disj
tance to the traffic and weather conditions and maintain the prescribed safety distance, possij
bly by braking.'

Reduce
distancePress button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected disj tance, refer to page 137.
Increase
distance Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected disj tance, refer to page 137.
Continuing
cruise
control
General
information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninj
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen the ignition is switched off.
Calling
up
stored
speed
and
distance
Press button with the system
switched on.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Desired
speed
and
stored
speed
'yMarking lights up green:
system is active, the markj
ing indicates the desired
speed.'yMarking lights up orange:
system is interrupted, the
marking indicates the stored
speed.'yThe marking does not light up: the system is switched off.
Brief
status
display
Selected desired speed.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not curj rently fulfilled.
Distance
to
vehicle
ahead
of
you Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of youis shown.
Distance displayDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
This value is set automatically after
the system is switched on.The system has been interrupted or
distance control is temporarily supj
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was not detected.Distance control is temporarily supj
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was detected.
Detected
vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
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Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, actij
vate ACC by briefly stepping on the acceleraj tor pedal, pressing the RES button or rocker
switch.
Indicator/warning
lights Symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds:
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneuver.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display Some system information can also be disjplayed in the Head-up Display.
System
limits
Detection
range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a staj tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the endof traffic congestion.
The system also does not react in the followj
ing situations:'yFor pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.'yFor red traffic lights.'yStationary objects.'yFor cross traffic.'yFor oncoming traffic.
Swerving
vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected disj
tance. This also applies to major speed differj
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vej
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneuj
vers, if needed.
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Unexpected
lane
change
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehij
cle, you yourself must react, as the system does not react to stopped vehicles.
Cornering
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves canj not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
In tight curves the system offers only restricted
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might
be detected late or not at all.
When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system decelerj
ates you may compensate it by briefly accelerj
ating.
After releasing the accelerator pedal the sysj tem is reactivated and controls speed indej
pendently.
Driving
away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:'yOn steep inclines.'yFrom bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
Weather
In the event of unfavorable weather and light
conditions, e.g., if there is rain, snowfall, slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer recognijtion of vehicles as well as short-term interrupj
tions for vehicles that are already detected. Drive attentively, and react to the current trafficsituation. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g.,by braking, steering or evading.
Engine
powerThe desired speed is also maintained downhill,but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred, e.g., during parkj
ing.
A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails.
Cruise
control
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be adj
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
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The system maintains the desired speed. Thesystem accelerates and brakes automaticallyas needed.
General
information
Depending on the driving settings, the features of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'