BMW M4 2017 Owners Manual

MaintenanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recogj
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Information on service requirements can be
displayed on the Control Display.Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modjels for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
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Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.
Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagj nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis 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 center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
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 comj partment. Open the cover.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj
shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propj
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rej
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 204.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 204.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj ternal lights in cool or humid weather. Whendriving with the lights switched on, the conj
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Headlight
setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Xenon
headlights
Information DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufacj
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb rejplacement be performed by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Headlamps1Cornering light2Low beams/headlight flasher3High beams/headlight flasher4Parking lights / daytime running lights5Turn signal6Side marker lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirrorThe turn signals in the exterior mirrors featureLED technology. In the case of a malfunction,contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamps5Outside brake lamp
Bulb
replacement,
exterior
tail
lamps General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 204.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL.
The tail lamps feature LED technology. In the
case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss servj ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Removing
the
exterior
tail
lamp1.Open tailgate.2.Loosen and remove the mounting pin of
the cover, arrow 1, with the screwdriver
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vej hicle tool kit to press in the latch, arrow 2,
and remove the cover, arrow 3.4.Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver handle, arrows.5.Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp, arjrow 1, and carefully pull it backward andout, arrow 2. Use your free hand to hold it
in place in order to prevent the tail lamp from coming loose suddenly. Make surethat the foam rubber sealing ring is on the
centering pin.6.Release the catch at the top on the conj nector of the connecting line and remove
the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing
the
bulbs
1.Loosen the three fasteners, arrows 1, on the bulb holder and remove the bulb holderfrom the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the nonworking bulb gently into thesocket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert thenew bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fasj
teners.
Installing
the
tail
lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
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row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights
in
the
tailgate
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 204.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W All lights in the tailgate are made using LEDtechnology. In the case of a malfunction, conj
tact a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Accessing
the
lights
1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to page 213, and bracket with the screwj
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, rej fer to page 203.2.Remove the emergency release and the
wire cable from the handle.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vej hicle tool kit to loosen and completely rej
move the screws on the trim.4.Press together hinge trim, see arrow, to rej
lease the clips.
Grasp the trim, pull the hinge trim downj
ward and remove it.5.Carefully loosen the trim from the tailgate,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make sure that the trim does not become stuck.6.Carefully swing out the trim.Seite 208MobilityReplacing
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Replacing
the
reversing
lights
and
inner
brake
lights1.Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so, press in the middle latch and then press
out both outside latches.
Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Unscrew the nonworking bulb of the rej versing or brake lamp from its socketcounterclockwise.4.Insert the new bulb.
Installing
the
bulb
holder
1.Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the
connections, arrow 2.2.Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make
sure that the two exterior holders latch into
place.3.Swing the trim back onto the tailgate and
secure.4.Place the hinge trim over the hinge and
push it up until the retaining pin engages. Close the clips.5.Install the wire cable on the handle and enj
gage the handle on the holder.6.Install the holder for the warning triangle.7.Apply the warning triangle.
Tail
lamps,
license
plate
lamps
and
center
brake
lamps
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information about the battery can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery
replacement NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make sure that the battery is always suffij
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator lamp.
The battery may need to be charged in the folj
lowing cases:'yWhen making frequent short-distance
drives.'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than a month.
Safety
information
NOTE
Non-compatible external chargers can
damage the vehicle. There is a risk of personal and property damage. Only charging devices
that are compatible with your vehicle and that
are below the maximum charge voltage should be used to charge your vehicle. Information oncompatible chargers is available at your dealj
erss service center.'