206 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2014 F33 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 230.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting61Transporting children safely64Driving76Displays91Lights96Safety119Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort145Climate control153Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
168Things to remember when driving171Loading174Saving fuelMobility184Refueling186Fuel188Wheels and tires198Engine compartment200Engine oil203Coolant204Maintenance206Replacing components215Breakdown assistance220Care
Reference
226Technical data230Everything from A to Z
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 71, the wiper arms.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
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Headlights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐
ets and remove the cover.2.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.5.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
LED headlights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Headlights1Cornering light2Low beams/headlight flasher3High beams/headlight flasher4Parking lights / daytime running lights5Turn signal6Side marker lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Use the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.
Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,
arrow 2.2.Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐
wise.Remove the bulb.3.Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
and screw on the wheel house panel.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance
1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lights5Outside brake lamp
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
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row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Mount the cover.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
1.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the two screws on the cover, arrow.2.Remove the released cover.Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so,
press in the middle latch and then press
out both outside latches.
Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.4.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the
connections, arrow 2.2.Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make
sure that the two exterior holders latch into
place.3.Reattach the two covers to the trunk lid.
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
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Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 117
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 215, 216
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 208
Bulb replacement, rear 209
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 207
Bulbs and lights 206
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 216
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 223
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 135
Camera, Side View 138
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo 171
Cargo area, enlarging 161
Cargo area partition 48
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165
Cargo, securing 172 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 195
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 200
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 222
Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 223
Climate control 145, 148 Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 122
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 123
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157
Continued driving with a flat tire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
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High beams/low beams, referto High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 165
Hood 199
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 168
HUD Head-up Display 89
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 192
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 101 , 104
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 146, 150
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 188
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101 Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 104
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 94
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 215
Intelligent Safety 105
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 94
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 155
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 59
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 212
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 216
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 96 L
Lamp replacement 206
Lamp replacement, front 207
Lamp replacement, rear 209
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 172
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 63
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 221
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 208
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 207
Length, vehicle 226
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 222
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 207
Lighter 157
Lighting 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 91
Lights 91
Lights and bulbs 206
Load 172
Loading 171
Loading aid 159
Loading, see interior equip‐ ment 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
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Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Lower back support 53
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 146, 150
Manual air flow 146, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 184
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 133
Manual operation, rearview camera 136
Manual operation, Side View 138
Manual operation, Top View 139
Marking on approved tires 195
Marking, run-flat tires 196
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 196 Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 177
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 147, 150
Minimum tread, tires 194
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck warmer 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 222
New wheels and tires 195
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 218
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 204
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 204 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 186
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 201
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, approved 202
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 149
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 221
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 132
Parked-car ventilation 151
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Parking aid, refer to PDC 132
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 136
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 132
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 222
Power failure 213
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 188
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 203
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 211 Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 209
Rearview camera 135
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 150
Recirculated-air filter 150
Recirculated-air mode 147, 149
Recommended fuel grade 186
Recommended tire brands 195
Refueling 184
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 127
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 195
Roadside parking lights 92
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 99
RON recommended fuel grade 186
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 218 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Rubber components, care 222
Run-flat tires 196
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 222
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 174
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 206
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 219
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 223
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
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Servotronic 123
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 57
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 137
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 52
Size 226
Smallest turning radius 226
Snow chains 196
Socket 157
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 204
SOS button 215
Spare fuse 213
Specified engine oil types 202
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Sport steering, variable 121
Stability control systems 119 Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 101
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 123
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 73
Steptronic transmission 72
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment in the rear 165
Storage compartments 163
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 163
Storage, tires 196
Storing the vehicle 223
Summer tires, tread 194
Sun visor 157
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 135
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 121
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 209
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 226 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 146, 148
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 124
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 53
Through-loading system 161
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192
Tire inflation pressure 188
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 195
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 188
Tires, run-flat tires 196
Tire tread 194
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 206
Top View 138
Total vehicle weight 227
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 219
Towing 218
Tow lug, see tow fitting 219
Tow-starting 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 100
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