BMW X4 2018 Owners Manual

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backreststo stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arj
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes andsecures the cargo in the cargo area. The storj
age net can be attached to the following eyes:
'yLashing eyes in the rails.'yEyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo area.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack General
information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Attachment
to
the
rack Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
LoadingBecause roof-mounted luggage racks raise thevehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling andsteering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and driving:'yDo not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.'yBe sure that adequate clearance is mainj
tained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.'yDistribute the roof load uniformly.'yThe roof load should not extend past the
loading area.'yAlways place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.'ySecure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., using
ratchet straps.'yDo not let objects project into the opening
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fuelVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
General
information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of fuel consumption and
emission values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of difj ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a modj erate driving style and regular maintenance, can influence fuel consumption and the envijronmental impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Remove roof-mounted luggage racks which
are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerojdynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General
information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel conj
sumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling rej
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive
away
immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold engine up to operating temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Avoid
high
engine
speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Startj ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. Whenaccelerating, shift up before reaching high enj
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with low
engine speed and at a constant speed.
If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift
indicator, refer to page 94.
Use
coasting When approaching a red light, take your footoff the accelerator and let the vehicle coast toa halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accelj erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine
Switch off the engine during longer stops, for instance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in
traffic congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
functionThe Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle aujtomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running conj stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few secj
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deterj mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rearwindow defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop- and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely.
Have
maintenance
carried
out
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achjieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.BMW recommends that maintenance work be
performed by a BMW dealerss service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance
System, refer to page 232.
ECO
PRO
Concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the enj
gine control and comfort features, for instance the climate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is autojmatically decoupled from the transmission in
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In addition, context-sensitive instructions aredisplayed to assist with an optimized fuel conjsumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
General
information
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:'yECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 196.'yECO PRO tip, driving tip, refer to
page 196.'yECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 195.'yCoasting driving condition, refer to
page 197.
Overview
Driving Dynamics Control
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2. "Configure ECO PRO"Using
iDrive1."Settings"2.If necessary, "Driving mode"3. "Configure ECO PRO"
ECO
PRO
limit
'y"ECO PRO speed warning":
An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.'y"Tip at:":
Set the desired ECO PRO speed.
ECO
PRO
climate
control
To activate ECO PRO climate control:
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient. That is, it is possible to deviate slightly fromthe set temperature or to heat or cool the car's
interior more slowly, to economize on fuel conj sumption.
The mirror heating is made available when exj ternal temperatures are very cold.
Coasting
To activate coasting:
"Coasting"
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengagj ing the engine and coasting with the engine
idling.
Deactivate the function to use the braking efj
fect of the engine when traveling downhill.
ECO
PRO
potential
savings
Shows potential savings with the current setj
tings in percentages.
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Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
ECO
PRO
bonus
range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The bonus range is shown in the range display. The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.
ECO
PRO
efficiency
displayDisplay in the instrument clusterDisplay in the instrument cluster with extended range
A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the enj
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when acj
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the bar's color:'yBlue display: efficient driving style as longas the mark moves within the blue range.'yGray display: adjust driving style, for injstance by backing off the accelerator
pedal.
The display turns blue as soon as all conditions for driving with optimized fuel efficiency are
met.
ECO
PRO
tip,
driving
tip The arrow indicates that the driving
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient, for instance by backing off the
accelerator.
Activating
the
ECO
PRO
efficiency
display
and
ECO
PRO
tips
The ECO PRO efficiency display and ECO
PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated.
Activating the display via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"
ECO
PRO
tip,
symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the acj
celerator or delay accelerating to alj
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
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Indications
on
the
Control
DisplayDisplaying
EfficientDynamics
info
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be disj
played within an adjustable time frame.
Vertical bars show consumption for the sejlected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting
the
fuel
consumption
history
time
frame
1. Select the symbol.2.Adjust the time frame.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
'yAuto Start/Stop function.'yEnergy recovery.'yClimate control output.'yCoasting.
Display
ECO
PRO
tips
"ECO PRO tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Coasting
Concept
The function helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmisj
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coastj ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or acceleraj
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
General
information Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO drivj
ing mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed range.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use the function often and supports the fuel-conj serving effect of coasting.
Functional
requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately
30 mph/50 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h if the
following conditions are met:'yAccelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
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Operation
via
shift
paddlesConcept
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the coasting mode can be influenced with the shiftpaddles.
Activating/deactivating
coasting
via
shift paddles1.Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right
shift paddle.2.To activate coasting mode, actuate the
right shift paddle again.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
Display
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tachj
ometer approximately indicates idle speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
with
extended
range
The mark in the efficiency disj
play below the tachometer is
backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
The coasting driving condition is displayed in
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode is active.
Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:driving condition coasting.
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"3. "EfficientDynamics info"
Deactivating
the
function
manually
The function can be deactivated in the Configj
ure ECO PRO menu, e.g., to use the braking
effect of the engine when traveling downhill.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
System
limits
The function is not available if one of the folj lowing conditions applies:
'yDSC OFF or TRACTION activated.'yIf cruise control is activated.'yIf driving in the dynamic limit range.'yIf driving on steep uphill or downhill grades.'yIf the battery charge state is temporarily too low.'yIf the vehicle electrical system is drawingexcessive current.Seite 198Driving
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