BMW X4 2017 Owners Manual

Display
The following is displayed in the instrument cluster:
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the folj
lowing situations:'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealedby objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with aspeed sticker.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the dej
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Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
computer
Calling
up
information
on
the
CID (central
information
display)
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the CID (central inj
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance
CID
(central
information
display) Repeatedly pressing the buttonon the turn signal lever calls up
the following information in the
CID (central information display):
'yRange.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yTime of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDistance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yArrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
When the arrow view in the Head-up Disj play is inactive.'yCompass display in the navigation system.'yECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the onj
board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired information.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
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The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer.
Average
speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Distance
to
destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navij
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted auj
tomatically.
Time
of
arrival The estimated time of arrival isdisplayed if a destination is enj
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set. Speed
Limit
Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Compass
With a navigation system: comj
pass display for the driving dij
rection.
Trip
onboard
computer
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.'y"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.'y"Trip computer": the values provide an overview of the current trip.
Resetting
the
trip
onboard
computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Display the onboard computer or trip onboard
computer on the Control Display.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
fuel
consumption
and
speed
On the Control Display:
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Sport
displaysThe
concept
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying
sport
displays1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speedis displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning.
Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting
the
time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting
the
time
format
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3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"
Date
Setting
the
date
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting
the
date
format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting
the
language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 28.
Units
of
measurement
Setting
the
units
of
measurement To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Brightness
Setting
the
brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightjness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnecjtedDrive customer portal.
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2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
Display
visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Disj
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head- up Display, refer to page 245.
Switching
on/off
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Head-Up Display"Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.5.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the brightjness of the Head-up Display can be additionj
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
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Adjusting
the
height
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller until the desired height is reached.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Special
windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealjerss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Light
functions
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsAutomatic headlamp control
Adaptive Light ControlLights off
Daytime running lightsSymbolFunctionParking lightsLow beamsInstrument lighting
Parking
lights,
cornering
lights
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automatij
cally switched off at these switch settings.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pej
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the enj
gine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadj
side parking lamp, refer to page 99.
Low
beams Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
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Roadside
parking
lights
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching
on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching
off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcome
lights
and
headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information Depending on the equipment, when switching
off the vehicle, switch position
or .
Depending on the ambient brightness, individj
ual light functions may be switched on briefly, when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the radio-ready state is switched off if the
lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is switched on.
Setting
the
durationOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Automatic
headlamp
control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off autoj matically depending on the ambient brightj
ness, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight or if there is
precipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedij ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
The low beams always stay on when the foglamp is switched on.
ActivatingPosition of switch:

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The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
System
limits
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks unj
der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights General
information
Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posij
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactij
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adaptive
Light
Control
The
concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illuminaj
tion of the road surface.
General
information
Depending on the steering angle and other paj rameters, the light from the headlight follows
the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adapj
tive Light Control does not swivel to the drivj
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Depending on the equipment version, Adapj
tive Light Control consists of one or several systems:'yCornering light, refer to page 100.'yAdaptive headlight range control, refer to
page 100.
Activating
Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
Corner-illuminating
lights
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below acertain speed.
The turning lights are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Self-leveling
headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieveoptimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
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