BMW X4 2017 Manual PDF

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sigj
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of apj prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or sej
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release
in
cars
with
Steptronic
transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:'yEngine on.'yDrive mode engaged.'yDriver buckled in and doors closed.
Automatic
Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
Overview
Automatic Hold
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

ActivatingThis function can be activated when the drivj
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Autoj
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auj
tomatically secured against rolling after brakj ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically. The indicator lamp goes out.
NOTE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle
wash.'

2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn
signal,
high
beams,
headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lightson the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point. The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'yHigh beams, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
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Safety
informationWARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching on.'

Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operaj tion is deactivated.
Setting
the
frequency
or
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlamp
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the winj
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'

Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
General
information
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.'

Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid resj
ervoir.'

'yIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D
or R is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drivingperformance. Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start.
'yIt is not possible to shift out of selector lever position P until the engine is running
and the brake is applied.'yWith the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift
command will not be executed.
Selector
lever
lock
A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent
change from selector lever position P.
To release the lock: press button, arrow.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
With the driver's safety belt fastened, tap the
selector lever in the desired direction, beyond
a resistance point, if needed.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press P button, arrow.
Sport
program
and
manual
mode
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D.
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The engaged gear is displayed in the instrujment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij vated.
Activating
the
M/S
manual
mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull itbackward.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, e.g., M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic transj
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is atj
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically upj
shifted as needed.
Switching
to
manual
mode
'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearjwards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the currently sej
lected gear.
Not
X4
M40i:
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
preventing
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:
'yDSC deactivated.'yTRACTION activated.'ySPORT+ activated.In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible, when switching briefly via the shift paddles from sej
lector lever position D to manual mode M/S.
X4
M40i:
preventing
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
Once particular engine speeds are attained,
upshifting is not automatically performed in
M/S manual mode.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
The lowest possible gear is selected by simulj taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles.
This is not possible, when switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever position D
to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
sport
program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allowyou to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel.
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'yWith the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode tempoj
rarily in selector lever position D and permaj
nently in selector lever position S.
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or
shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example: P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, see
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, see arj row N, until selector lever position N is disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see chapter Tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 180, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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