BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

integrated
key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
87.
Driver's
side
glove compartment
Safety
information
Warning
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes
in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
com#j partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interiorwhile
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#jcident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
isa
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#jment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
Warning
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Closing Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
console
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
back
of the
center
console
contains
a
storage
compart#j
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Center
armrest,
front
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
anevasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilledliquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditionsand
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j
sole.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
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weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
be#jfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
and
closing
Opening
1.Pull
the
center
armrest
forward
at
the
strap.2.Press
the
button
to
open
the
cup
holder.
Closing
Press
both
covers
back
inward
in
sequence
and fold
the
center
armrest
back.
Clothes
hooks
General
informationThe
clothes
hooks
are
located
on
the
door
pillarin
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
and
right
side
in
the
cargo
area.
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Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the left
or
right
side.
Storage
compartment
on the
right
side
A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right side
of
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Through-loading
system
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#j
rately
folded
down
from
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j
ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
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NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middle
rearseat
backrest.'xRight
lever:
fold
down
the
right
rear
seatbackrest.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
position
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section
Pull
lever
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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General
driving
notes
Closing
the
trunk
lid
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
trunk
lid
protrudes
from
the
vehicle and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
trafficparticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car'sinterior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
trunk
lid
open.
Driving
with
the
trunk
lid
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
beavoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Ice
on
window
glass
NOTICE
The
window
will
be
lowered
slightly
when
pull#j
ing
on
the
door
handle.
In
the
event
of
frost,
the window
may
freeze
up
and
not
be
lowered.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
pulling
on
the
door
handle,
make
sure
that
the
window
is
lowered.
If
necessary,
remove
snow and
ice
from
the
window.
Do
not
open
the
doorwith
force.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j
move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
thecar's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
canform
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of
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between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
9.8
inches/25
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Driving
in
wet
conditions
When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other
traffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
againstcorrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available when
you
need
it.
Hills General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the
brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
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