BMW M4 2018 Owners Manual

Speed
Limit
Info
with
overtaking
restriction
display
Speed
Limit
Info
Principle Speed Limit Info shows the currently detected
speed limit in the instrument cluster.
General The camera in the area of the interior rear-viewmirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead signs. Traffic signs with additional symbols, for example in
wet conditions, are also detected, compared with internal vehicle data, for example of therain sensor, and displayed, depending on the
situation. The system considers the informaj
tion saved in the navigation system and also
displays the speed limits present on unmarked
sections of road.
Overtaking
restriction
display
Principle Overtaking restriction signs and end of restricjtion signs that are detected by the camera are
indicated by corresponding symbols in the inj
strument cluster.
General The system only considers no passing restricj
tions and ends of restrictions that are indicated
by means of signs.
Nothing will be displayed in the following situaj
tions:'yIn countries in which no passing is primarj
ily shown by road markings.'yOn routes without signage.'yIn the case of railway crossings, lane markj
ings and other situations which indicate a
no passing restriction but which are not
sign-posted to this effect.Safety
note
WARNING
The system does not release you from
your personal responsibility to assess the visij
bility conditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a danger of accidents. Adapt yourdriving style to the traffic conditions. Observethe traffic situation and intervene actively if the
situation warrants it.'

Display
The following appears in the instrument clusj
ter:
Speed
Limit
Info Present speed limit.
Speed Limit Info unavailable.
Speed Limit Info can also be shown in the Head-Up Display.
Overtaking
restriction
display No passing restriction.
End of no passing restriction.
Overtaking restrictions can also be shown in the Head-Up Display.
System
limits
The function may be disabled or inaccurate
under certain conditions, for example:'yIn thick fog, wet conditions or snow.'yIf signs are fully or partially obscured by objects, stickers or paint.'yIf the vehicle is moving too close to the vejhicle ahead.'yIn the case of bright oncoming light orstrong reflections.'yWhen the windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, etc.'yPossible incorrect detection by the camj
era.'yIf the speed limits saved in the navigation
system are wrong.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yIf there are deviations in relation to the navj igation, for example due to changes in theroad routing.'yWhen overtaking buses or trucks withspeed stickers.'yIf traffic signs do not correspond to the
standard.'yDuring the camera calibration process imj
mediately after vehicle delivery.'yIf signs are detected that apply to a parallel road.
Selection
lists
General Depending on equipment, the following can be
displayed or operated via the buttons and the knurled wheel on the steering wheel, using thedisplays in the instrument cluster and Head-UpDisplay:
'yCurrent audio source.'yTelephone redial.'yActivation of the voice control system.Seite 112ControlsDisplays112
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Activating
the
list
and
entering
a
setting
Turn the knurled wheel on the right-hand side
of the steering wheel to activate the correj
sponding list.
1.Turn the knurled wheel and select the rej
quired setting.2.Press the knurled wheel.
Display
Depending on equipment, the list in the instruj
ment cluster may differ from the illustration.
On-board
computer PrincipleThe on-board computer shows various vehijcle-related data, such as average values, in the
instrument cluster.
Calling
up
information
on
the
information
display
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Information is displayed on the information disj
play in the instrument cluster. Further informaj tion is displayed by repeated pressing.
Overview
of
the
information
Repeated pressing of the button on the turn inj
dicator lever shows the following information
on the information display:
'yRange.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yMomentary consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yDepending on the equipment version, arj
rival time.
When route guidance is activated in the navigation system.'yDepending on the equipment version, disj
tance to destination.
When route guidance is activated in the
navigation system.'yOutside temperature and date.
When the digital speedometer is activated.
Selecting
information
It is possible to select which information from
the on-board computer can be called up on the
information display in the instrument cluster.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument cluster"5.Select required information.
Display
in
the
information
displayThe information from the on-
board computer is displayed in
the information display in the inj strument cluster.
Detailed
information
Range
Displays the estimated range available with the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your driving style over the last 30 km, 20 miles.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average consumption is calculated for the
period during which the engine is running.
The average consumption is calculated on the
route travelled since the on-board computer was last reset.
Average
speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any stationary periods where the engine was
switched off manually.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold the button on the turn indicator lever.
Distance
to
destination
Depending on the equipment version, the rej
maining distance to the destination is disj played if a destination was entered in the navijgation system before the start of the journey.
The distance to the destination is automatij cally adopted.
Arrival
time Depending on the equipment
version, the estimated time of
arrival is displayed if a destinaj
tion was entered in the navigaj
tion system before the start of
the journey.
A precondition is that the time is correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info
For more information, see the Speed Limit Info
chapter.
On-board
computer
on
the
ControlDisplay
Principle The on-board computer shows various datarelating to the vehicle on the Control Display,
such as average values.
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GeneralTwo kinds of on-board computer are availableon the Control Display:'y"On-board computer": average values
such as the consumption are displayed.
The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": values provide an overj
view of a particular route, and can be reset
as often as required.
Calling
up
the
on-board
computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."On-board computer" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
on-board
computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."On-board computer"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
Trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Reset automatically": all values
are reset if the vehicle is at a standstill
for approximately 4 hours.Sport
displays
General
On the Control Display the current values for
performance and torque are shown if the vehij
cle is appropriately equipped.
Showing
sport
displays Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Principle A speed limit can be set which triggers a warnj
ing when it is reached.
General
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has
dropped below 5 km/h/3 mph.
Displaying,
setting
or
altering
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speedis displayed.6.Press the Controller.Seite 115DisplaysControls115
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Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the Controller.
Setting
the
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the Controller.
Head-Up
Display
Principle
The system projects important information,
such as the speed, into the driver's field of vij sion.
The driver can register this information without having to divert attention from the road.
Overview
Switching
on/off1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up display"5."Head-up display"
Display
Standard
view The following information is displayed in theHead-Up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver Assistance Systems.
Some of this information is only shown briefly when needed.
M
View
1Current engine speed, highlighted2Shift Lights3Forewarning field, engine speed display4Red warning field, engine speed display5Speed6Gear display/warning messages7Speed Limit Info with overtaking restriction
display
Activate M View:
Select displays in the Head-Up Display.
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Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-Up
Display
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up display"5."Information displayed"6.Select desired display in Head-Up Display.
Adjusting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adapted to theambient light.
The base setting can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is obtained.7.Press the Controller.
The brightness of the Head-Up Display canalso be adjusted with the instrument lighting if
the low-beam headlights are switched on.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Adjusting
the
height
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up display"5."Height"6.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is obtained.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
The height of the Head-Up Display can also be saved with the memory function, see page 73.
Adjusting
the
rotation
The image of the Head-Up Display can be roj
tated around its axis.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is reached.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Visibility
of
the
display
The visibility of the display on the Head-Up Display can be affected by the following:
'yCertain seat positions.'yObjects placed on the Head-Up Display
cover.'ySunglasses with certain polarisation filters.'yWet road.'yUnfavourable lighting conditions.
If the picture is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a Service Partner of the manjufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head- Up Display, see page 247.
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Special
windscreen
The windscreen constitutes part of the sysj tem.
The shape of the windscreen enables a sharp image to be projected.
A film in the windscreen prevents double imj
ages occurring.
For this reason, it is highly recommended for
the special windscreen to be renewed by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop if required.
Shift
Lights GeneralThe display is on the Head-Up Display and in
the instrument cluster.
Shift
Lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display'yCurrent engine speed is shown in the revoj lution counter.'yArrow 1: yellow buttons illuminating sucj
cessively indicate when a gearshift is due.'yArrow 2: buttons illuminate red. Latest
point to upshift.
When the maximum permitted engine speed is
reached, the entire display flashes.
When the maximum engine speed is exceej ded, the fuel supply is limited to protect the
engine.
Shift
Lights
on
the
Head-Up
Display
Switching
on Shift Lights are only displayed on the Head-Up
Display in M view, see page 116.1.Switch on Head-Up Display, see page 116.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Displays"5."Head-up display"6."Information displayed"7."M view"
Display
'yCurrent engine speed is shown in the revoj
lution counter.'yArrow 1: yellow buttons illuminating sucj
cessively indicate when a gearshift is due.'yArrow 2: buttons illuminate red. Latest
point to upshift.
When the maximum permitted engine speed is
reached, the entire display flashes.
When the maximum engine speed is exceej ded, the fuel supply is limited to protect the
engine.
Vehicle
status General
The status can be displayed or actions perj formed for some systems.
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Calling
up
the
vehicle
status
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Overview
of
the
information
'y "Flat Tyre Monitor": status of the runj
flat indicator, see page 133.'y "Tyre Pressure Monitor": status of the
Tyre Pressure Monitor, see page 130.'yResetting the Tyre Pressure Monitor, see
page 130.'y "Engine oil level": electronic oil level
check, see page 223.'y "Check Control": Check Control mesj
sages are stored in the background and
can be shown on the Control Display. Disj
playing of saved Check Control messages,
see page 105.'y "Service requirements": display of
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LightsVehicle
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 account
of 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 Switch
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionRear fog light.Automatic driving lights control.
Adaptive light functions.Lights off.
Daytime driving lights.Side lights.SymbolFunctionLow-beam headlights.Instrument lighting.
Side
lights,
low-beam
headlights
and
parking
light
General
Switch position:
, ,
If the driver door is opened when the ignition is switched off, the exterior lights are switched
off automatically.
Side
lights
Switch position:

The vehicle is illuminated all round.
You should not leave the side lights on for lonj
ger periods of time, since the vehicle battery
could discharge and you might not have
enough power to start the engine.
To park, switch on the one-sided parking light,
see page 120.
Low-beam
headlights
Switch position:

The low-beam headlights illuminate with the
ignition switched on.
Parking
light
Principle The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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