BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

Entering
appointment
datesEnter the dates for the mandatory vehicle injspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally manj dated vehicle inspections is automatically transj
mitted to your dealerss service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service center was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual
transmission:
displayingSymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift 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 dej
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also detected and compared with the vehij
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,
and will be displayed depending on the situation.
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The system takes into account the informationstored in the navigation system and also displays
speed limits present on routes without signs.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be disj
played on the Info Display in the instrument clusj ter via the Onboard Computer.
Display
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sitj uations:'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.'xIn the event of incorrect detection by the camera.'xIf the speed limits stored in the navigationsystem are incorrect.'xIn areas not covered by the navigation sysjtem.'xWhen roads differ from the navigation, suchas due to changes in road routing.'xWhen passing buses or trucks with a speedsticker.'xIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.Seite 132CONTROLSDisplays132
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'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xWhen signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection
lists
General
information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the folj
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the instrumentcluster and the Head-up Display:
'xCurrent audio source.'xRedial phone feature.'xTurn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
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 desiredsetting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list inthe instrument cluster may differ from the illusj
tration.
Onboard
Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij cle data in the instrument cluster, such as averj
age 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. Pressing the button repeatjedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sigj
nal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display:
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'xRange.'xAverage consumption, fuel.'xCurrent consumption, fuel.'xAverage speed.'xDate.'xSpeed Limit Info.'xDepending on the equipment, the time of arjrival.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xDepending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xECO 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.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.
Indication
in
the
Info
Display
The information from the Onjboard Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range Displays the estimated cruising range availablewith the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your drivingstyle over the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by theOnboard Computer.
Average
speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with theengine manually stopped are not included in thecalculation 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 system
before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted autoj
matically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is enj tered in the navigation system bej fore the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed
Limit
Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept The Onboard Computer displays different vehijcle data on the Control Display, such as averagevalues.
General
information
Two types of Onboard Computers are available on the Control Display:'x"Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'x"Trip computer": the values deliver an overjview of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.'x "Reset": all values are reset.'x "Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.5.If necessary, "OK"
Sport
displays
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current values for performance and torque can be disj
played on the Control Display.
Displaying
sport
displays
Via 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
informationThe warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exj
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has dropj
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
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Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via 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
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
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:
'xSpeed.'xNavigation instructions.'xCheck Control messages.'xSelection list from the instrument cluster.'xDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
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5."Displayed information"6.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
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 switched on, thebrightness of the Head-up Display can be addij
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adjusting
the
height Via 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 bestored using the memory function, refer topage 95.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj tated around its own axis.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is selected.7.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Display
visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Disjplay is influenced by the following factors:
'xCertain sitting positions.'xObjects on the cover of the Head-up Display.'xSunglasses with certain polarization filters.'xWet roads.'xUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings
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 290.
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 images
from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have
the special windshield replaced by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, if necessary.
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Vehicle
status
General
informationThe status can be displayed and actions perj
formed for several systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Information
at
a
glance
'x "Flat Tire Monitor": status of the Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page 153.'x "Tire Pressure Monitor": status of the Tire
Pressure Monitor, refer to page 148.'x "Engine oil level": Electronic engine oil
level check, refer to page 268.'x "Check Control": Check Control mesj
sages are stored in the background and can
be displayed on the Control Display. Displayj ing stored Check Control messages, refer to
page 127.'x "Service required": Displaying service
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LightsVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
Overview
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.SymbolFunctionParking lights.Low beams.Instrument lighting.
Parking
lights,
low
beams
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition is
switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically
switched off.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended perij
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to start the engine.
Canada: when parking, switch on the one-sidedroadside parking light, refer to page 140.
Low
beams
Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
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Canada:
roadside
parking
lightConcept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching
on
With radio-ready state switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point.
Switching
off
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Welcome
lights
andheadlight
courtesy
delay feature
Welcome
lights
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
ambient brightness, individual light functions may
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is unj
locked.
Activating/deactivatingPosition of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Welcome lights"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature General
information
The low beams stay illuminated for a particular
time if the high beams are switched on after
radio-ready state is switched off.
Setting
the
duration Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Pathway lighting"6.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic
headlight control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off automatj ically depending on the ambient brightness, for
instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is prej
cipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day, the
low beams are not switched off immediately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
The low beams always stay on when the fog light is switched on.
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