BMW M4 2018 Owners Manual

DisplaysVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on accountof the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Overview,
Instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 1052Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Revolution counter\_ 105Shift Lights\_1185Engine oil temperature\_ 1066Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays8Reset kilometres\_106Check
Control
Principle The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any faults in the monitored systems.General
A Check Control message is displayed as a
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If applicable, the text message shown in the
Control Display is accompanied by an addij tional acoustic signal.
Indicator
and
warning
lampsGeneral
Indicator and warning lights in the instrument
cluster can illuminate in a variety of combinaj
tions and colours.
When the engine starts or the ignition is switched on, the functionality of some lights isbriefly checked.
Red
lights Seat
belt
reminder The driver's side seat belt is not fasj
tened. For some country versions: front
passenger seat belt is not fastened or
objects are detected on the front passenger seat.
If the indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: seat belt on the driver's or front passenger sideis not fastened. The seat belt reminder can
also be triggered if there are objects in the
front passenger seat.
Check whether the seat belt has been fasj
tened correctly.
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Red: seat belt not fastened on the corj
responding rear seat.
Green: seat belt fastened on the correj
sponding rear seat.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner may
be faulty.
Immediately have the vehicle checked
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or anjother qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is engaged.
Releasing the parking brake, see
page 90.
Front-end
collision
warning Indicator lamp is illuminated: forewarnj
ing, for example if a danger of collision is anticipated or there is a very short
distance to a vehicle ahead.
Increase the distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning in the
event of an immediate collision if the vehicle
approaches another vehicle with relatively high
differential speed.
Intervene by braking and, if necessary, perj forming an evasive manoeuvre.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If there is a risk of collision with a dej
tected person, the symbol illuminates
and a signal sounds.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Brake
System,
ABS Braking force boost may be faulty.
Avoid sudden braking. Take into acj
count that the braking distance will be
longer.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
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Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSCIf the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilised. Dej
crease speed and adjust driving style to the
road conditions.
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has failed.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Servj
ice Partner or a specialist workshop.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, see page 150.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
deactivated Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deacj
tivated.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, see
page 150.
M
Dynamic
Mode M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
M Dynamic Mode, see page 151.
Indicator lamp also flashes: MDM reguj
lates acceleration and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilised.
Indicator lamp is illuminated: MDM has
failed. Have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
M Dynamic Mode, see page 151.
Runflat
indicator
RPA The runflat indicator reports a loss of
tyre inflation pressure in a tyre.Reduce your speed and carefully stop the vej
hicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
Runflat indicator, see page 133.
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tyre Pressure Monitor reports a low tyre inflation pressure or a flat tyre.
Note the information in the Check Control
message.
The warning lamp flashes and is then illuminaj ted continuously.
No flat tyres or loss of tyre inflation pressure can be detected.'yFault due to systems or devices with the
same frequency: the system is automatij cally reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.'yTPM could not shut down the reset: exej
cute a reset of the system again.'yA wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
fitted: have it checked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualifiedService Partner or a specialist workshop if
necessary.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or anj
other qualified Service Partner or a specialj
ist workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitor, see page 130.
Steering
system Steering system faulty.
Have the system checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop.
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EmissionsEngine function malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop.
Socket for on-board diagnosis, see page 230.
Lane
Departure
Warning System is switched on and warns you
under certain conditions if you leave a detected lane without indicating first.
Lane Departure Warning, see page 140.
Rear
fog
light The rear fog lights are switched on.Rear fog light, see page 124.
Green
lights Turn
indicator The turn indicator is switched on.
If the indicator lamp flashes more rapj
idly than usual, a turn signal light has
failed.
Turn indicators, see page 90.
Side
lights,
driving
lights The side lights or driving lights are
switched on.
Side lights / low-beam headlights, drivj
ing lights control, see page 120.
High-beam
assistance High-beam assistance is switched on.The high-beam headlights are
switched on and off automatically dej
pending on the traffic situation.High-beam assistance, see page 123.
Cruise
Control The system is switched on. The speed
set using the controls on the steering wheel is maintained.
Manual
speed
limiter Indicator lamp is illuminated: system is
switched on.
Indicator lamp flashes: set speed limit
is exceeded. An acoustic signal may sound.
Reduce speed or deactivate system.
Blue
lights
High-beam
headlights The high-beam headlights are
switched on.
High-beam headlights, see page 91.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayed
permanently and remain until the fault has been repaired. If there are a number of maljfunctions simultaneously, the messages aredisplayed in succession.
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These messages can be hidden for approxij
mately 8 seconds. They are then displayed
again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are automatij
cally hidden after approximately 20 seconds. These Check Control messages remain saved
and can be displayed again.
Displaying
Check
Control
messagessaved
in
the
memory
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select a text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or saved.
Text
messages
Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain the meaning of a Check Control message and the indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
text
messages
You can call up additional information, for exj
ample the cause of the fault and any action rej
quired, via Check Control.
The supplementary text is automatically shown
in the Control Display for urgent messages.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
'y"Owner's Handbook"Display additional information on the
Check Control message in the integrated Owner's Handbook.'y"Service request"
Contact a Service Partner of the manufacj turer or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.'y"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact breakdown assistance.
Messages
displayed
at
the
end
of
a
journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when the ignition is switched off.
Fuel
gauge Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol
tank flap is.
The angle of the vehicle may cause the display
to fluctuate.
Notes on refuelling, see page 204.
Revolution
counter Yellow and red LEDs display
permitted engine speed range.
Permitted engine speed increaj
ses as engine oil temperature
rises.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning
zone if possible.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red
warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is inj terrupted to protect the engine.
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Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.'yNormal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is located at a hightemperature value. A Check Control mesjsage is also displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine becometoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Checking coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
distance
recorder
Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip distance recorder, arj
row 2.
Showing/resetting
distance
Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is rej
set.Outside
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 

Digital
speedometer
Display The current speed is shown in
the instrument cluster.
Activating
display1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument cluster"5."Digital speedometer"
Setting
unit
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4."Dgtl speedo:"5.Select the desired unit.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Gear
display
with
Drivelogic
Sequential
mode
'yEngaged gear, arrow 1.'ySelected drive programme,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Drive
mode
'yEngaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.'ySelected drive programme,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.Range
Display If the remaining range is low:'yA Check Control message is
briefly displayed.'yThe on-board computer
shows the remaining range.'yIf a dynamic driving style is adopted, for exj ample fast cornering, engine function is not
always ensured.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
approximately 30 miles the Check Control message is continually displayed.
NOTE
If the range drops below 50 km, approxij
mately 30 miles, the engine may no longer be
supplied with sufficient fuel. Engine function is
no longer ensured. There is a danger of damj
age to property. Refuel in good time.'

The current fuel consumption display is
active.
Display of the driving dynamic sysj
tems, see page 108.
The bar gauge for the current fuel consumpj
tion is shown in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recuperation
Display In overrun mode, the kinetic enj
ergy of the vehicle is converted
into electrical energy. The vehij
cle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be
lowered.
Displaying
energy
recuperation
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument cluster"5.If necessary, "M driving dynamics
systems"
The energy recuperation display is acj
tive.
Display of the driving dynamic sysj
tems, see page 108.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
EfficientDynamics When travelling, information on consumption
and technology is shown.
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"Showing
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be shown
in the set time span.1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
Selecting
the
route
length
1. Press the button.2.Select the desired route length or scaling.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1. Press the button.2."Reset consumption history"
Showing
EfficientDynamics
Info
The current effectiveness can be shown.
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
The following systems are shown:
'yAuto Start Stop function.'yEnergy recuperation.'yAir conditioning power.
Driving
dynamic
systems
Display The system states of the drivingdynamics are shown in the inj
strument cluster.
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SymbolsDescriptionM engine dynamics control, see
page 100.Adaptive M suspension, see
page 153.Servotronic, see page 154.
Activating
display
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument cluster"5.If necessary, "M driving dynamics
systems"
The drive dynamics systems display is
active.
Display Current consumption, see
page 107, and Energy recovery, see
page 108.
Service
requirements
Principle The function shows the current service rej
quirements and related maintenance jobs.
General The distance to be driven or time to the next
maintenance is displayed briefly after switchj ing on the ignition briefly in the instrumentcluster.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by a service advij
sor.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More detailed information on the scope of
maintenance can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"
Essential maintenance routines and any
statutory inspections required are disj
played.4.Select an entry to display more detailed inj
formation.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo servicing is currently neej
ded.Maintenance or an inspection
required by law is due soon.Servicing is overdue.
Entering
deadlines
Enter deadlines for prescribed statutory vehij
cle inspections.
Ensure that the data and time are set correctly in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"Seite 109DisplaysControls109
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6.Select the desired setting.7.Confirm.
The entered date is saved.
Automatic
Service
notification Data on the service status or on statutory inj
spections for the vehicle is transmitted to the
Service partner automatically when a service
or inspection is imminent.
It is possible to check when the Service Partj
ner was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
Service
history
Principle Maintenance that has been performed can bedisplayed on the Control Display. The functionis available as soon as a maintenance visit has
been documented in the vehicle data.
General Have maintenance work performed by a Servjice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop. The maintenance work carried out is rej
corded in the vehicle data.
Displaying
service
history
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4. "Service history"
Performed maintenance is shown.5.Select an entry to display more detailed inj
formation.SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance has been
carried out on time.Yellow: maintenance has been
carried out with a delay.Maintenance has not been carj
ried out.
Shift
point
indicator
Principle The system recommends the most efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General
The shift point indicator is active in Sequential mode of the M double clutch transmission and the manual gearbox.
Information on up or down shifting are disj played in the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without shift point indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
Displays
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