BMW X4 2018 Owners Manual

LockingThe glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments
in
the
doors WARNING
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There
is a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable objects in the vehicle's interior.'

RearIn the center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
NOTE
With an open cup holder, the center armj
rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk
of property damage. Press back the covers bej
fore the center armrest is folded up.'

Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
left side of the cargo area.
Left
side
storage
compartment
Pull the handle.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 191, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rail
To secure the cargo, refer to page 191, there
are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Reversible
floor
panel
The bottom of the cargo floor panel is coated
with a water- and dirt-resistant finish.
Fold the cargo floor panel up, remove and turn
it over.
Cargo
net,
FlexNetTo secure the cargo, refer to page 191, the
flexible cargo net can also be used.
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Driving
tips
This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes.Online Edition for Part no. 01402977904 - II/17

Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need to begin working togethersmoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Conj trol.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Afj
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if necj
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

Safety
informationNOTE
Objects in unpaved areas, e.g., stones or
branches, can damage the vehicle. There is a risk of property damage. Do not drive on unj
paved terrain.'

Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones
can influence one another. There is radiation
due to the transmission operations of mobile
phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of propj erty damage. If possible, in the vehicle's intejrior use only mobile phones with direct conj
nections to an exterior antenna in order to
exclude mutual interference and deflect the raj diation from the vehicle's interior.'

Hills
General
information
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking effort. Otherj
wise, the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if needed.
Safety
information WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure. There is a riskof an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress
on the brake system.'

LoadingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characj
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'