BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2018 Owners Manual

Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTMThe 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 128.
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
continuously.
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 123.
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 244.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detectedlane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 139.
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 86.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 114.
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Front
fog
lightsFront fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 117.
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 117.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the conj trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are switched on.High beams, refer to page 87.
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 displayedagain automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. These Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the 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/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an 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.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.
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Display additional information about theCheck 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"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 214.
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 temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the left half of the temj perature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe temperature range. In addition, a CheckControl message is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light 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
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External
temperatureWARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
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."My Vehicle"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.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo 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.
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5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automatijcally transmitted to your dealerss service cenj
ter before a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and counj
try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the Steptronictransmission and with manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual
transmission:
displaying
SymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.SymbolDescriptionShift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij tions, etc., are also detected and comparedwith the vehicle's onboard data, such as from
the rain sensor, and will be displayed dependj
ing on the situation. The system takes into acj count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
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Safety
informationWARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dyj
namics Control.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the dej
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej hicle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information inthe Info Display:
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'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yCurrent consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yDepending on the equipment, the time of
arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDepending on the equipment, the distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting
information
You can select what information from the Onj board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired information.
Indication
in
the
Info
Display
The information from the Onj
board Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated forthe distance traveled since the last reset by theOnboard Computer.
Average
speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Distance
to
destination
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the disj
tance remaining to the destination is displayed
if a destination is entered in the navigation sysj tem before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted auj
tomatically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arj
rival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation sysj
tem before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed
Limit
Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej
hicle data on the Control Display, such as averj
age values.
General
information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availaj ble on the Control Display:'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"Resetting
the
trip
computer Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
General
information
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying
sport
displays
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
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