BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2018 Owners Manual

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 212.
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.
Via iDrive:
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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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Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed.6.Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the Controller.
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the Controller.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
Switching
on/off
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
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5."Displayed information"6.Select the desired displays in the Head-upDisplay.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.7.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the brightjness of the Head-up Display can be additionj
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
Adjusting
the
height Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Height"6.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is reached.7.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 71.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is selected.7.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Display
visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Disj
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head- up Display, refer to page 258.
Special
windshield The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj
ages from being displayed.
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