BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2017 Manual PDF

Steptronic transmission:'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
tion D.'yThe brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is stopped.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
Manual transmission:
'yNeutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reducedwhen the engine is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The READY display in the tachjometer signals that the AutoStart/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic enj
gine stop have not been met.
Functional
limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
'yExternal temperature too low.'yThe external temperature is high and autoj
matic climate control is running.'yThe vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.'yThe engine is not yet at operating temperj ature.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yFogging of the windows when the autoj matic climate control is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting
the
engine
The engine starts automatically under the foljlowing conditions:
'ySteptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.'yManual transmission: clutch pedal is
pressed.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional
limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij vated engine starts up automatically in the folj
lowing situations:
'yExcessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sej lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.Seite 71DrivingControls71
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'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.'yThe vehicle begins rolling.'yFogging of the windows when the autojmatic climate control is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yExcessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.'yLow brake vacuum pressure; this can ocj
cur, for instance if the brake pedal is dej pressed a number of times in succession.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Using
the
button
Press button.
'yLED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.'yLED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is activated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged autoj
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Manual transmission:
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
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'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.'yHigh beams on, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There isa risk of injury or risk of property damage.Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

'yTo switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.'yBrief wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial poj
sition when released.
Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, dijrectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operaj
tion is preset.
Safety
information NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage.Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.'

Cleaning
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at reguj lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are actijvated.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatij
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
General
information
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

opened, and the brake pedal is not dejpressed.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements Only when the engine is running and the brake
pedal is depressed is it possible to change
from selector lever position P to another selecj
tor lever position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:
'yUnintentional shifting into selector lever position R.'yUnintentional shifting from selector lever
position P into another selector lever posij
tion.1.Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened,
briefly push the selector lever in the dej sired direction, past a resistance point, if
needed. The selector lever automaticallyreturns to the center position when rej leased.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.
KickdownKickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the rej sistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier drivjing style. The transmission, for instance shifts
up later and the shifting times are shorter.
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Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D.
The sport program of the transmission is actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the sej lector lever forward or pull it backward, arjrow 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:'yDSC deactivated.'yTRACTION activated.'ySPORT+ activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector leverposition D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
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