BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

Viscosity
gradesViscosity
gradesSAE 0W-20.SAE 0W-30.
More information about suitable engine oil ratj
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion
can cause increased engine wear and thus enj gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not exceed the service data indij
cated in the vehicle.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop change the enj
gine oil.
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CoolantVehicle
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.
General
information
Not all commercially available additives are suitaj
ble for the vehicle. Information about suitable adj ditives is available from a dealerss service centeror another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
WARNING
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
The coolant level is indicted using minimum andmaximum markings. Depending on the coolant
reservoir, the minimum and maximum markings
are located at different locations.
Concept
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant
reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment.
Checking
the
coolant
level
on
the
side
markings
1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks.
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Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the coolj
ant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess presj
sure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess presj
sure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click. The
arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid
must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system
The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby providessupport in maintaining road safety and the operajtional reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the mainj
tenance system may vary according to the counj try version. Replacement work, spare parts, fuels
and lubricants, and wear materials are calculated
separately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into account the driving conditions of the vehicle. CBS uses
these to calculate the need for maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to
page 130, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance is conjtinuously stored in the remote control. The dealjerss service center can read this data out and
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle battery
was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance procejdures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necesj
sary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inforj
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
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ice center or repair shop. Records of regular
maintenance and repair work should be retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information
Devices connected at the OBD socket trigger
the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Rej move any devices connected at the OBD socket
before locking the vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an intrij
cate component intended to be used in conj
junction with specialized equipment to check
the vehicless primary emissions system. Imj
proper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnoj
sis, or contact with the socket for Onboard Dij
agnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates
risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket
for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop or other persons that have
the specialized training and equipment for purj
poses of properly utilizing the socket for Onj
board Diagnosis.
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehij
cle's emissions.
Emissions
'xThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the right side in the cargo area in a storage compartjment. Open the cover.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed. There is a risk of damage to property. Hold thewiper firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do
not fold or switch on the wiper without a wiperblade installed.
NOTE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the wipers with thewiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper
arms, refer to page 113.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold
up the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Remove the wiper blade forward from thecatch.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of
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Light
and
bulb
replacement
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED technology.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting dij odes installed behind a cover as a light source.These light-emitting diodes are related to conj
ventional lasers and are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you let a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop performthe work in case of a malfunction.
Follow the safety information, refer to page 277.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When drivj ing with the lights switched on, the condensationevaporates after a short time. The headlightglass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the headlights switched on, increasing humidity forms, for instance water
droplets in the light, have the headlights checked.
Safety
information
WARNING
Intensive brightness can irritate or damage the
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not look directly into the headlights or other lightsources. Do not remove the LED covers.
Vehicle
battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery
has been replaced. Once the battery has been registered again, all comfort features will be availj
able without restriction and any Check Control
messages displayed which relate to comfort feaj
tures will disappear.
Safety
information
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of personal and propjerty damage. Only vehicle batteries that arecompatible with your vehicle type should be injstalled in your vehicle. Information on compatijble vehicle batteries is available at your dealerssservice center.
Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
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A discharged battery is indicated by a red
indicator light.
The battery may need to be charged in the folj
lowing cases:'xWhen making frequent short-distance drives.'xIf the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of
damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
Starting
aid
terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 282, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power
failureAfter a power loss, some equipment needs to be
newly initialized or individual settings updated, for
example:
'xSeat and mirror memory: store the positions
again.'xTime: update.'xDate: update.'xGlass sunroof and sun protection: initialize
the system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealjerss service center or another qualifiedservice center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
General
information
The fuses are located in two different places in
the vehicle.
Information on the fuse types and locations, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, isfound on a separate sheet in the fuse box in the
cargo area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elecj
trical lines and components. There is a risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substituteof another color or amperage rating.
In
the
engine
compartment
General
information On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuses are lojcated on the opposite side of the engine comjpartment.
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Removing
the
cover1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the
three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the cover.
Attaching
the
covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that all
four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
three screws.In
the
cargo
area
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations, as
well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is
found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.
Replacing
fusesThe vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have a dealer's service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop replace the
fuses.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the hazj ard warning flashers are activated.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside ofthe tailgate.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First-aid
kit
General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reguj larly and replace any expired items promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area in a
storage compartment.
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