BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2017 Manual Online

General
information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Switching
into
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode permaj
nently.
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporaj
rily.
Switching
into
automatic
mode
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving in manual mode without acceleration or
shifting via the shift paddles for a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever poj
sition D, it is possible to switch into automatic
mode with some transmission versions:'yPull and hold right shift paddle.'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Shifting
'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yWith the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, arj
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N, arjrow N, until selector lever position N is disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
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5.Release brake, as soon as the starterstops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter ontow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surj rounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 182, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
controlWhile the engine is running:
1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmisj
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, bej fore Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 882Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 885Engine oil temperature\_ 886Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_838Reset miles\_88
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 92.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 88.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 71.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 93.'yDate, refer to page 89.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 89.'yTransmission display, refer to page 81.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 88.Seite 83DisplaysControls83
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'yMessages, for instance Check Control, rej
fer to page 84.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 89.'yNavigation display.'yRange, refer to page 89.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 130.'yService requirements, refer to page 90.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 91.'yTime, refer to page 89.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information The indicator and warning lights in the instrujment cluster can light up in a variety of combijnations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety
belt on the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be
activated if objects are placed on the front pasj
senger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner arenot working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Release the parking brake, refer to
page 73.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the imj
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Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 134.
Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies thebrakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workjing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonjger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 128.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Conj
trol is activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 128, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 129.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 112.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates
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No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 108.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 228.
Lane
departure
warning
System is switched on and under cerj
tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 123.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 73.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 100.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 103.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 103.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
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Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
High beams, refer to page 74.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, further help can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel
gaugeVehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 198.
The yellow indicator light illuminates, once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
Coolant
temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer
Display'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

TimeThe time is displayed at the botj
tom of the instrument cluster.
The time can be set on the Conj
trol Display.
Date The date is displayed in the onj
board computer.
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:'yA Check Control message is
displayed briefly.'yThe remaining range is
shown on the onboard comj
puter.'yWith a dynamic driving style, for instance
taking curves aggressively, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'

charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej quired can be displayed on the Control Disj play.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informajtion.SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently rej
quired.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approachj
ing.The service deadline has alj
ready passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Using iDrive:
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