BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

Intelligent Safety button
Radar
sensor A radar sensor is located in the front bumper fordetecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehijcle.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unobj
structed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
off Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on. The
LED lights up.
Setting
the
warning
time The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Warning time"5.Select the desired setting.The selected time is stored for the profile curj
rently used.
Warning
with
braking
function Display
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision
with a detected vehicle is imminent.SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and make an evasive maneuj
ver, if necessary.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for instance when there is
the impending danger of a collision or the disj tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there is
a prewarning.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immij
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apj
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is asj sisted by an automatic braking intervention in a
possible risk of collision.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
Braking
interventionThe detection of objects can be influenced by
technical system limitations, for instance pedesj trians or stationary objects. Observe the limitaj
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tions of the detection range and functional rej
strictions.
The warning prompts the driver to react. During a warning, the maximum braking force is used.
Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. Thesystem can assist with automatic braking interj
vention if there is a risk of a collision. The braking
intervention can bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
Manual transmission: during a braking intervenj
tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be
shut down.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the
braking intervention occurs as a brief braking
pressure. No automatic delay occurs.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj
tively moving the steering wheel.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Detection
range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
E.g., the following situations may not be dej tected:
'xSlow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed.'xVehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.'xVehicles with an unusual rear appearance.'xTwo-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.'xPedestrians.'xStationary objects.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the driving stability control systems are limj
ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.'xIf the radar sensor is dirty or obscured.
Warning
sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an exj
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and rej
actions.
Person
warning
with
City light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents with pej destrians.
When driving at city speeds, the system will isj
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a collij sion with pedestrians, and support this with a
light braking function.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror conj
trols the system.
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General
informationWith sufficient brightness, the system warns
about possible collision danger with pedestrians
starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking before
a collision.
The system reacts to people who are within the
detection range of the system.
Detection
range
The detection area in front of the vehicle is divj ided into two areas:
'xCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.'xExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area.
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 intervenewhere appropriate.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warnjings or reactions or these might be output late,incorrectly, or without justification. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
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Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
off Press button: the systems are switched
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are switched on. The
LED lights up.
Warning
with
braking
function Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way is
imminent, a warning symbol appears on the inj
strument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a signal
sounds.
With instrument display: the red symbol
is displayed and a signal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver to react. During
a warning, the maximum braking force is used.
Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. If
there is a risk of collision, the system may assist with braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a
low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete
stop.
Manual transmission: during a braking intervenj
tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the limitations of the detection range and functionalrestrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk ofdamage to property. Follow the information rejgarding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
Detection
range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be isj sued late.
E.g., the following situations may not be dej tected:
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'xPedestrians that are not detected as such bej
cause of the viewing angle or contour.'xPedestrians outside of the detection range.'xPedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the driving stability control systems are dej activated, for instance DSC OFF.'xIf the field of view of the camera or the windjshield are dirty or covered.'xUp to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xIf there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky.'xWhen it is dark outside.
Lane
departure
warning
Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehij
cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave
the lane.
General
information Depending on the country version, the system
issues a warning at speeds between
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
When switching on the system below this speed, a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing road and traffic safety. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where apj propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in rej
sponse to a warning.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warnjings or reactions or these might be output late,
incorrectly, or without justification. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Lane departure warning
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Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off Press button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
'xLines: system is activated.'xArrows: at least one lane marking was
detected and warnings can be issued.
Display
in
the
instrument
display
'xSymbol orange: system is activated.'xGreen symbol: at least one lane markj ing was detected and warnings can
be issued.
Issued
warning
If
you
leave
the
lane If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
If the turn signal is switched on before changing
the lane, a warning is not issued.
End
of
warning
The warning is canceled in the following situaj
tions:'xAutomatically after approx. 3 seconds.'xWhen returning to your own lane.'xWhen braking hard.'xWhen using the turn signal.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.'xWhen lane markings are covered in snow, ice,
dirt or water.'xIn tight curves or on narrow lanes.'xWhen the lane markings are covered by obj jects.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
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Active
Blind
Spot
Detection
Concept
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from bej
hind in the adjacent lane. A warning is issued in
various gradations in these situations.
General
information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitorthe area behind and next to the vehicle at speedsabove approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehicles
in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The light in the exterior mirror housing is dimj
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the situaj
tions described above.
The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
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.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system might not output warnj
ings or reactions or these might be output late,
incorrectly, or without justification. There is a
risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
Radar
sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper.
Switching
on/off Press button.
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'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Display Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
housing
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing indicates when there are vehicles in the blindspot or approaching from behind.
Acute
warning If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critij cal zone.
Brief
flashing A brief flashing of the light during vehicle unlockj
ing serves as system self-test.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xWhen a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves or on narrow lanes.'xIf the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered, for instance by stickers.'xIf cargo protrudes.
A Check Control message is displayed when the
system is not fully functional.
Brake
force
display
Concept
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brakj
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
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General
information'xDuring normal brake application, the bottombrake lights light up.'xDuring heavy brake application, the top brake
lights additionally light up.
Alertness
assistant
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it
is recommended that the driver takes a break.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing one's physical state. An increasing lack of alertness orfatigue may not be detected or not be detectedin time. There is a risk of an accident. Make
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Function
The system is switched on each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system monitors cerj
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that dej
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:'xPersonal driving style, for instance steering behavior.'xDriving conditions, for instance length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommendaj tion to take a break.
Break
recommendation If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, amessage is displayed in the Control Display withthe recommendation to take a break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take a
break cannot be displayed until after approxij mately 45 minutes.
System
limits
The function may be limited in the following sitj
uations, for instance and will either output an inj
correct warning or no warning at all:
'xWhen the clock is set incorrectly.'xWhen the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.'xWith a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.'xIn active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.'xWhen the road surface is poor.'xIn the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on highways.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
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.
Anti-lock
Braking
System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brakjing.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing acjtive safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabilj
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during emerj gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capajbilities provided by the Antilock Brake SystemABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducingengine speed and by applying brakes to the indijvidual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable driving conjditions, for instance:
'xFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'xLoss of traction of the front wheels, whichcan lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer topage 171, is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cenj
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situaj
tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
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