key BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2015 F33 Owner's Manual

Switching the split screen on and offOn the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
On the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Without navigation system and
telephone
Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐
tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment, Communication.
Saving a function1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"Seite 24At a glanceiDrive24
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Opening and closingVehicle features and options
This 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Remote control/key General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 42.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 205Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Unlocking the trunk lid4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
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Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be disabled by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote
control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly
change the height position of the remote con‐
trol and repeat the procedure.
Personal Profile
The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles, using
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.
Every remote control has one of these profiles
assigned.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐
trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐
vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
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Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 39.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special
knowledge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if needed, through emergency detection
of the remote control, refer to page 35.
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Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle of the
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with
your finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐
ing the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐
cle.
Convenient closing Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀
Touch the surface on the door handle of the
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with
your finger and hold it there without grasping
the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.
In addition to locking, the exterior mirrors fold
in.
Separately unlocking the trunk lid
Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing
the re‐
mote control button.
The situation of the doors does not change.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
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Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Trunk lid
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The trunk lid unlocks.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The trunk lid and the doors are un‐
locked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"Automatic locking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
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LockingThe glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
The central locking system locks the center
armrest.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 175
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 165
Brake assistant 119
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 118
Brake lights, adaptive 118
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 118
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assistance 216
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 207
Bulb replacement, front 208
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 209
Bulb replacement, rear 210
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 208
Bulbs and lights 207
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 217
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 135
Camera, Side View 138
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 213
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 171
Cargo area, enlarging 161
Cargo area partition 49 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 165
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 205
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 207
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 192
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 201
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 201
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 223 Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 224
Climate control 145, 148
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 177
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 177
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 177
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 122
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Compressor 194
Computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 205
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
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Heating, neck 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 165
Homepage 6
Hood 200
Horn 14
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 190
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 186 Inflation pressure warning
FTM, tires 104
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 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 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 216
Intelligent Safety 106
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 94
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 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
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
Interval mode 70
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 217 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 207
Lamp replacement, front 208
Lamp replacement, rear 210
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 222
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 209
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 208
Length, vehicle 228
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 223
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 208
Lighter 157
Lighting 91
Lights 91
Lights and bulbs 207
Light switch 91
Load 172
Loading 171
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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
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Lower back support 53
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 205
Maintenance require‐ ments 205
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 205
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 182
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 193
Marking, run-flat tires 194
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 217
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
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 192
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 194
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 208
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 223
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 206
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 206
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 201
Oil, adding 202
Oil additives 202
Oil change 203
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 202
Oil types, alternative 203
Oil types, approved 203
Old batteries, disposal 214
On-board computer 85
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 207
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
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