BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

The
Ultimate
Driving
Machinen
OWNER'S
MANUAL.
THE
BMW
4
SERIES
COUPE.LINK:
CONTENT
&
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WELCOME
TO
BMW.Owner's
Manual.
BMW
4
Series.

Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on
the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use theIntegrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information
on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features
available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enj
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the onj board literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride.3
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTSNOTES
Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
QUICK
REFERENCE
Your BMW at a glance .................................................................................................. 18
AT
A
GLANCE
Cockpit .............................................................................................................................. 36
iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 40
Voice activation system ............................................................................................... 49
General settings ............................................................................................................. 52
Owner's Manual media ................................................................................................ 64
CONTROLS
Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 70
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............................................................................ 88
Transporting children safely ..................................................................................... 100
Driving ............................................................................................................................. 105
Displays .......................................................................................................................... 121
Lights .............................................................................................................................. 139
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 145
Driving stability control systems .............................................................................. 170
Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 176
Climate control ............................................................................................................. 200
Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 209
Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 218
DRIVING
TIPS
Things to remember when driving ......................................................................... 226
Loading .......................................................................................................................... 230
Saving fuel ..................................................................................................................... 2334
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MOBILITY
Refueling ........................................................................................................................ 242
Fuel .................................................................................................................................. 244
Wheels and tires .......................................................................................................... 246
Engine compartment ................................................................................................. 265
Engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 268
Coolant ........................................................................................................................... 272
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 274
Replacing components .............................................................................................. 276
Breakdown assistance ............................................................................................... 280
Care ................................................................................................................................. 287
REFERENCE
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 294
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 297
Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 298
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Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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Navigation,
Entertainment,
and
Communication,
see
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle,
Online
Owner's
Manual,
BMW Driver's
Guide
app.5
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InformationUsing
this
Owner's
Manual
OrientationThe fastest way to find information on a particujlar topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differj
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj ment, and Communication can be obtained asprinted book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the followj ing Owner's Manuals:
'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW Driverss Guide app.Additional
sources
of
information
Dealerss
service
center
A dealerss service center will be glad to answer questions at any time.
InternetThe Owner's Manual and general information on
BMW, for example on technology, are available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be disj
played on the Control Display. Additional
information, refer to page 64.
BMW
Driverss
Guide
App
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The app can be displayed on smartphones
and tablets. Additional information, refer to
page 65.
Online
Owner's
Manual
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The Online Owner's Manual can be disj
played in any of today's browsers. Additional information, refer to page 66.
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Symbols
and
displays
Symbols
in
the
Owner's
Manual
SymbolMeaning Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle. Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment."..."Texts in vehicle used to select
individual functions.

'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
For
Your
Own
Safety
Intended
use
Follow the following when using the vehicle:
'xOwner's Manual.'xInformation on the vehicle. Do not remove stickers.'xTechnical vehicle data.'xThe traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is driven.'xVehicle documents and statutory documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the opj
erating conditions and registration requirements
applying in the country of first delivery, also
known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be
operated in a different country it might be necesj
sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirejments. If your vehicle does not comply with thehomologation requirements in a certain country
you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information on warjranty is available from a dealerss service center.
Maintenance
and
repairs
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, rej quires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW dealerss service center. If you choose touse another service facility, BMW recommends
use of a facility that performs work, for instance
maintenance and repair, according to BMW
specifications with properly trained personnel, rej
ferred to in this Owner's Manual as "another
qualified service center or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subsej
quent damage and related safety risks.
Parts
and
accessories BMW recommends the use of parts and accesj
sory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on
their use and installation are available from a
BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehijcles.
BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and accesj sories.
BMW does not evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safetyhazard, even if a country-specific official approval
was issued. BMW does not evaluate whether these products are suitable for BMW vehiclesunder all usage conditions.
California
Proposition
65
Warning
California law requires vehicle manufacturers
provide the following warning:
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automoj
bile components and parts, including compoj nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehijcle, contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition, cerj
tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproj ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and rejlated accessories contain lead and lead comj
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