BMW M4 2018 Manual Online

GroupWeight of childApproximate
ageClass/category
m a)Front
pasj
senger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outerRear
seat,
middle0Up to 10 kgApproximately
9 monthsE - ISO/R1XXILX0+Up to 13 kgApproximately
18 monthsE - ISO/R1
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
XI9 - 18 kgUp to approxij
mately 4 yearsD - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
B - ISO/F2
B1 - ISO/F2X
A - ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUFX
X
X
X
Xa) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if necj
essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the
seat are listed in the vehicle type list of the manufacturer of the child restraint system.IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in Universal category that have
been approved for use in this weight class.X: the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system.Brackets
for
lower
ISOFIX
anchors
Safety
note WARNING
If the ISOFIX child restraint systems are
not engaged correctly, the protective effect of
the ISOFIX child restraint systems may be rej
stricted. There is a danger of injury or even death. Make sure the lower anchor point has
engaged correctly and the ISOFIX child rej straint system is firmly positioned against the
backrest.'

The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors arelocated behind the marked covers.
Before
fitting
ISOFIX
child
restraints
Pull the seat belt away from the area of the child seat mountings.
Fitting
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
1.Install the child restraint system, see manj
ufacturer's instructions.2.Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors are locked correctly in place.
Mounts
for
the
upper
ISOFIX
retaining
strap
Safety
notes WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorj
rectly with the child restraint system, the proj
tective effect may be reduced. There is a danj
ger of injury. Make sure that the upper
retaining strap is not routed to the upper atj
tachment strap over sharp edges, and that it is
not twisted.'

Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point1.Fold up the fastening point cover.2.Guide the upper retaining strap over the
head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting point.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling itfirmly down.
Not
for
Australia/New
Zealand:
Recommended
child
seats
Appropriate child restraint systems for every
age and weight class are available from a Servj ice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop.
'yBMW Baby Seat Group 0+'yBMW Junior Seat Group 1'yBMW Junior Seat Group 2/3'yISOFIX Base
For
Australia/New
Zealand:
Child
restraints
General
In accordance with ADR 34/02, provisions
have been made to allow installation of a child
restraint at each rear seating position.
The anchoring hooks which belong to the upjper retraining strap of the child restraint - AS
1754, can be applied immediately to the relej vant mounting.
Please refer strictly to the installation instrucj tions supplied with the child restraint system.
Each seating position is fitted with a head rest.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by corj
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circumj
stances are they to be used for adult seat
belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or
equipment to the vehicle. After using the child
restraints, the anchor fittings may need to be
folded down.'

5Mounting point6Hook for the upper retaining strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point
1.Fold up the fastening point cover.2.Guide the upper retaining strap over the
head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting point.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling itfirmly down.Seite 84ControlsCarrying
children
safely84
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981699 - VI/17

DrivingVehicle
equipment
This 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.
Start/stop
button
Principle The ignition is switched on or offand the engine is started bypressing the start/stop button.
M double clutch transmission: the engine starts if the brakes
are applied when the start/stop button is
pressed.
Manual gearbox: the engine starts if the clutch pedal is pressed when pressing the start/stop button.
Ignition
on M double clutch transmission: press the start/
stop button again without pressing the brake pedal.
Manual gearbox: press the start/stop button, do not press the clutch pedal.
All systems are operational.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different lengths of time.To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
power consumers.
Ignition
off M double clutch transmission: press the start/
stop button again without pressing the brake
pedal.
Manual gearbox: press the start/stop button again, do not press the clutch pedal.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster exj
tinguish.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
power consumers.
Safety
measures
When the ignition is switched off, transmission position P will be automatically engaged, if sejlector lever position D or R is engaged.
With the vehicle stationary and the engine shut
down, the ignition is switched off automatically
under the following circumstances:'yWhen locking, even with the low-beam headlights switched on.'yShortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.'yWhen opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's belt is unfastened and the low-
beam headlights are switched off.'yWhen the driver's belt is unfastened, if the
driver door is opened and the low-beam headlights switched off.
After some minutes without further operation,
the low-beam headlights are changed over to side lights.
Seite 85DrivingControls85
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981699 - VI/17

Radio
ready
state
General In the radio ready state, individual current conj
sumers remain ready for operation.
Activating When the engine is running, press the start/
stop button.
If engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on: the system automatically actij vates radio ready state when the door is
opened if the lights are switched off or the dayj
time driving lights are switched on.
Radio ready state remains active when ignition
is switched off automatically, such as for the
following reasons:'yOpening or closing driver door.'yUnfastening driver's seat belt.'yWhen low-beam headlights are automatij cally changed to side lights.
Switching
off
automatically
The radio ready state is automatically switchedoff in the following situations:
'yIf the ignition is switched off manually with
the start/stop button.'yAfter approximately 8 minutes.'yWhen locking via the central locking sysj
tem.'yShortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.
Engine
start
Safety
notes DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust fumes conjtain pollutants which are colourless and odourj
less. In enclosed spaces, the exhaust fumescan also build up outside the vehicle. There is
a danger of fatal injury. Keep the exhaust pipe
clear and ensure sufficient ventilation.'

The starting process is activated automatically
for a short time and stops as soon as the enj
gine starts.
Stopping
the
engine
Safety
notes WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and enj danger themselves or other road users, for exj
ample by the following actions:'yPressing the start/stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing doors or windows.'yEngage selector lever position N.'yOperating vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children or animals unsupervised in the
vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the rej mote control with you and lock the vehicle.'

'yGearbox in neutral and clutch pedal not
pressed.'yDriver's seat belt buckled or driver door closed.
The air flow rate of the air conditioning systemis reduced when the engine is not running.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The READY display in the revojlution counter indicates that the
Auto Start Stop function is ready for automatic engine
starting.
The display indicates that the preconditions for an automatic
engine stop are not met.
Functional
restrictions The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
'yOn steep downward gradients.'yOutside temperature too low.'yHigh outside temperature and operation of the automatic air conditioning.'yInterior not heated or cooled to the desiredtemperature.'yEngine is not yet at operating temperature.'ySharp steering angle or steering operation.'yAfter reversing.'yWhere there is a risk of condensation when
the automatic air conditioning is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt high altitudes.'yBonnet is unlocked.'yPark Assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.Engine
start
For driving off, the engine automatically startsunder the following conditions:'yM double clutch transmission: by releasingthe brake pedal.'yManual gearbox: by depressing the clutch
pedal.
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
Safety
function After an automatic shut down, the engine willnot restart automatically, if one of the followingconditions is met:
'yDriver's seat belt unbuckled and driver
door open.'yBonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lamps illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started using the start/ stop button.
Functional
restrictionsEven if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situaj tions:
'yVery high temperature in the interior whenthe cooling function is switched on.'yThe driver applies lock to the steeringwheel.'yM double clutch transmission: shift from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.'yM double clutch transmission: press the accelerator and the brake at the same time.'yVehicle starts to roll.'yWhere there is a risk of condensation when
the automatic air conditioning is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yVery low temperature in the interior when
the heating is switched on.Seite 88ControlsDriving88
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981699 - VI/17

'yLow brake vacuum, for example because
the brake pedal has been pressed a numj
ber of times in succession.
Preventing
automatic
engine
stop
with
M
double
clutch
transmission
Principle To enable the vehicle to move off particularly
swiftly, for example at a junction, the automatic
engine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing
automatic
engine
stop
using
the
brake
pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within a second of the vehicle coming to a
standstill:
'yPress the brake pedal down firmly as soon as the vehicle has come to a standstill.'yThen immediately brake again with normalbraking force.
Manually
deactivating/activating
the
system
Using
the
button
Press the button.
'yLED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
During an automatic engine stop, the enj gine is started.
The engine can be started or stopped only by means of the start/stop button.'yLED is extinguished: Auto Start Stop funcj
tion is activated.
Parking
the
vehicle
during
automatic
engine
stop
With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be
parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
M double clutch transmission:
1.Press the start/stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged.2.Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox:
1.Press the start/stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.2.Engage first gear or reverse.3.Apply the parking brake.
Start engine as usual, using the start/stop butj
ton.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations the Auto Start Stop funcj tion is deactivated automatically for safety reajsons, for example if the absence of the driver isdetected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts down the engine automatically. A Check Conj trol message is shown. It is possible to keepdriving. Have the system checked by a ServicePartner of the manufacturer or another qualijfied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Seite 89DrivingControls89
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981699 - VI/17

Parking
brake
Safety
note WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. There is a danger of accij
dents. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to
prevent rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehij cle is secured against rolling away:'yApply the parking brake.'yTurn the front wheels towards the directionof the kerb on upward or downward gradijents.'yAdditionally secure the vehicle on upwardor downward gradients, for example with a
chock.'