BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

'xPress the front/rear section of
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'xPress the upper/lower section
of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral support when taking corners.
General
information
You can change the backrest width by adjusting
the side wings of the backrest.
Settings
'xPress the front section of the
button:
The backrest width dej
creases.'xPress the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width increases.
Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automatij
cally with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 234,
the heater output is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Entering
the
rear Safety
information
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
injury. Fold back and lock the backrests before
driving.
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Manual
length
adjustment
Comfort
entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for forward/backward and backrest adjustment.1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.Push the seat forward.
Original
position
1.Push the seat back into the original position.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
Electric
forward/backward
adjustment
Comfort
entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for forward/backward and backrest adjustment.
1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.To change the entry area:'xPress and hold this button until the
seat has moved to the desired posij
tion. Releasing the button stops window/ roof movement.'xPress button briefly. The seat autoj
matically moves to the end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Original
position
1.Moving the seat to its original position:'xPress and hold this button until the
seat has moved to its original posij
tion. Releasing the button stops window/ roof movement.'xPress button briefly. The seat
moves to its original position. Pressj
ing again stops the motion.2.Fold the backrest back.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to enj
sure occupant safety. However, they can only ofj fer protection when adjusted correctly.
General
informationAlways make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off. Aljthough airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every buildif the seat is correctly adjusted.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sinj
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not alj
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transj
ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for inj
stance in the event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
'xThe safety belts or safety belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way.'xBelt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of injuj ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retracjtors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Havethe safety belts checked after an accident atthe dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts'xWear the safety belt twist-free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders.'xWear the safety belt deep on your hips overyour lap. The safety belt may not press onyour stomach.'xDo not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.'xAvoid thick clothing.'xRe-tighten the safety belt frequently upward around your upper body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holderwhen fastening it.2.Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
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reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Belt
carrier
Concept
The belt carrier makes it easier to put on the safety belt.
General
information
After the door is closed and the vehicle key hasbeen detected in the car's interior, the belt carrier
extends automatically and keeps the safety belt
ready to put on, arrow. After the belt is put on, it goes back into the idle position.
If the safety belt has not yet been applied, the
belt carrier goes back under the following cirj
cumstances:
'xWaiting time approx. five minutes.'xOpening the respective door.'xAfter a short trip.'xLocking the vehicle.
If the respective door is closed, the belt carrier is
re-activated when the vehicle key has been dej tected in the car's interior.
Jam
protection
system
WARNING
When extending and retracting the belt carrier, body parts and objects can be jammed. There
is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
belt carrier is clear.
If the belt carrier encounters resistance when exj
tending or retracting, the belt carrier moves back
somewhat in the respective opposite. After two
attempts, the belt carrier stops in this position.
To reactivate the belt carrier, open and close the
door.
Head
restraints
Safety
information
WARNING
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xBefore driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats.'xAdjust the head restraint so its center supj
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'xAdjust the distance so that the head rej
straint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
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WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the proj tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'xDo not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.'xOnly use accessories that have been dej
termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.'xDo not use any accessories, for instancepillows, while driving.
Adjusting
the
height
'xTo raise: push the head restraint up.'xTo lower: press button, arrow 1, and push head restraint down.
After setting the height, move the head restraint
up or down slightly, making sure it engages
properly.
Set
the
incline
Three different tilt positions are available.
'xForward: pull the top edge of the head rej
straint forward, arrow 1.'xBack: press the button,arrow. 2. The head rej
straint folds as far back as possible.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the resistjance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Memory
function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necj essary, retrieved using the memory function:
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'xExterior mirror position.'xHeight of the Head-up Display.
General
informationTwo memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver profile, refer to
page 79.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the followj ing settings are not stored:
'xBackrest width.'xLumbar support.
Safety
information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vej
hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an
accident. Only retrieve the memory function
when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Overview
Storing1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the button
lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is
lit. The LED goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically. Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on
the driver's side is interrupted after a short time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
'xOpen and close the door or tailgate.'xPress a button on the remote control.'xPress the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via
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the remote control, the position is automaticallyretrieved if the function, refer to page 82, is actij
vated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to page 95.
Safety
information
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accij dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behindby looking over your shoulder.
Overview
1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and out
Selecting
a
mirror
To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the button
movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn vehicle washes.'xOn narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out autoj matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic
heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Automatic
dimming
feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is autoj
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mirj
ror are used to control this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exteriormirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-lyj
ing obstacles when parking, for instance.
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Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's sidemirror position.
Interior
mirror,
manually
dimmable
Turn
knob
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'xIn the mirror glass.'xOn the back of the mirror.
Functional
requirements
'xKeep the photocells clean.'xDo not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is stationary only.
Settings
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Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the
vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Always
transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information
Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.
Transport children younger than 13 years of age
or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat
in suitable child restraint systems designed for
the age, weight and size of the child. Children
13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt
as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight, and
size.
Safety
information
WARNING
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on
children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitaj
ble additional child restraint systems. The effij
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts are fasjtened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safetybelt can cause additional injuries, for instance in
the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information Should it ever be necessary to use a child rej
straint system in the front passenger seat, make
sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic
deactivation of front-seat passenger airbags, rej fer to page 147.
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