BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if sejlector lever position R is engaged when the enjgine is running.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.
'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Display
Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
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 display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying
the
turning
radius
and
pathway
lines
'yThe static, red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.'yThe variable, green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space acjtually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
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System
limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sitj
uations:'yWith a door open.'yWith the tailgate open.'yWith an exterior mirror folded in.'yIn poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking
assistant Concept
The system supports parking in the following
situations:
'yWhen parking parallel to the road.'yWhen reverse parking diagonally to the
road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required acj tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysjtem, 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.'

Ultrasound
sensors
The four ultrasound sensors for measuring
parking spaces are located in the front and rear on the side of the vehicle.
Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors Ensure full functionality:
'yDo not cover sensors, for instance withstickers.'yKeep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'yMaximum speed while driving forward apjprox. 22 mph/35 km/h.'yMaximum distance to row of parked vehijcles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable
parking
space
General information:
'yGap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.'yGap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Parallel parking to the road:
'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Diagonal parking:
'yMinimum width of the gap: own vehicle's width plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: your vehicle's length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to technij
cal limitations, the system is only able to approximate the depth of diagonal parking
spaces.
For
parking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.'yWhen parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn signalmust be set where applicable.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
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Parking
space
search
and
system
status'ySymbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space search is active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted.'yIf a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly detected, the system automaticallyadjusts the suitable parking method. In thecase of parking spaces suitable for parallel
and diagonal parking, a selection menu is
displayed. In this case, the desired parking
method must be selected manually.'yThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking asjsistant on, refer to page 153. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 153.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indij cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in thefollowing situations:
'yIf the driver grasps the steering wheel ortakes over steering.'yIf a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.'yIf the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
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'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yIf DSC is being deactivated.'yWhen switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 153, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off as follows:
'yPress park assistance button.'ySwitching off the ignition.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealerss service center or anj
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Climate
controlVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Automatic
climate
control
1Seat heating, left\_ 562Vent settings3Rear window defroster4Air flow5AUTO program6Temperature7Seat heating, right\_ 568Cooling function9Recirculated-air mode10Interior temperature sensorClimate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Press any button except for the following:'yRear window defroster.'ySeat heating.Seite 157Climate
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Switching
offPress the left button for the minimumspeed.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if necesj sary by using the maximum cooling or heatingpower, and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between different temj perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic clijmate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
Air
conditioning Concept
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled
and dehumidified and, depending on the temj
perature setting, warmed again.
The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with
the engine running.
Switching
on/off Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the enjgine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatij cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 184, develjops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is
normal.
AUTO
program
Concept
Depending on the selected temperature and
outside influences, the air is directed to the
windshield, side windows, upper body, and
into the floor area.
Switching
on/off Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and temperaj
ture are controlled automatically.
The cooling function, refer to page 158, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO proj gram.
Recirculated-air
mode Concept
You may react to unpleasant odors or polluj tants in the immediate environment by tempojrarily suspending the supply of outside air. Thesystem then recirculates the air flow within thevehicle.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:'yLED off: outside air flows in continuously.'yLED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is permaj
nently blocked.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time, depending on the environj
mental conditions.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases.
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If the windows fog over, switch off recircuj
lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if
needed.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Operation Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be rej
duced automatically to save battery power.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation Turn the wheel to select the dejsired program or the desired inj
termediate setting.'y Windows.'y Upper body region.'y Windows, upper body region, and floor
area.'y Floor area.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, injcrease the air flow and temperature, and ifneeded, use the cooling function.
Rear
window
defroster Press button. The LED lights up.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated-air mode the mij
crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.
Have this filter changed during vehicle maintej
nance, refer to page 227.
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Automatic
climate
control
with
enhanced
features1Seat heating, left\_562Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right\_ 568Air conditioning9Automatic recirculated-air control/recircuj
lated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Rear window defroster14Interior temperature sensor n always keep
clear15Defrosting windows and removing condenj
sationClimate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Press any button except for the following:'yRear window defroster.'ySeat heating.Switching
off
Press the left button for the minimumspeed.
Temperature
Concept
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