Entertainment BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2016 F32 Owner's Manual

NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐
pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of
information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver’s Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
The respectively applicable country provisions
must be observed when using the respective
features and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
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Front fog lights  94Parking lights  91Low beams  91Automatic headlight con‐
trol   92
Daytime running lights   92
Adaptive Light Control   92
High-beam Assistant   93Instrument lighting  946Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  67High beams, head‐
light flasher   67High-beam Assistant   93Roadside parking lights   92On-board computer  857Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed  129,  123Resume speed   129,  123Cruise control on/off, inter‐
rupt   129Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   123Reduce distance   123Increase distance   123Cruise control rocker switch   129,  1238Instrument cluster   769Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  27Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8510Steering column stalk, rightWiper  68Rain sensor   69Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7011Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   64Auto Start/Stop function   6512Horn, total area13Steering wheel heating  5814Adjust steering wheel  5815Unlock hood  200Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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All around the center console1Control Display  182Ventilation  1493Hazard warning system   216Central locking system  394Glove compartment  1595Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Climate control   1447Controller with buttons   188Parking brake  679PDC Park Distance Control   131
Rearview camera   134
Parking assistant   139
Surround View   134Side View  13610Driving Dynamics Control   120DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   11811Steptronic transmission selector
lever   71
Manual transmission selector lever   71Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the on-board comupter.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands for the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Tone‹
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 77.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 82.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 81.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 120.▷Service requirements, refer to page 82.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 84.▷Time, refer to page 81.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐
lease parking brake, refer to page 67.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
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Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 171
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 205
Maintenance require‐ ments 205
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 205
Make-up mirror 155
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 135
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 193
Marking, run-flat tires 194
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 193 Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 217
Memory, seat, mirror 55
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 146, 149
Minimum tread, tires 192
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
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 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 224
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 206
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 206 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 135
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
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 148
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 223
Parallel parking assistant 139
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Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 135
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 131
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 214
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning FTM, tires 103
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19 R
Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 213
Rear socket 156
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 134
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 193
Refueling 182
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 207
Replacing wheels/tires 192
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 126
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 123
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100 Retaining straps, securing
cargo 170
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 92
Roller sunblinds 47
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage rack 171
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 194
Rubber components, care 224
Run-flat tires 194
S Safe braking 167
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 225
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 172
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 207
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Sealant 194
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
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Tone, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 207
Top View 137
Total vehicle weight 228
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 220
Towing 219
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 220
Tow-starting 219
Tow truck 219
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 119
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 119
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 191
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 81
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 219
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 228
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 135
Turn signals, operation 67 U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 151
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 224
USB interface 156
V
Vanity mirror 155
Variable sport steering 120
Vehicle battery 213
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 214
Vehicle, break-in 166
Vehicle care 223
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 213
Vehicle paint 223
Vehicle storage 225
Vehicle wash 222
Ventilation 149
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 150
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77 Warning displays, see Check
Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 217
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 222
Water on roads 167
Weights 228
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 91
Wheel base, vehicle 228
Wheel cleaner 224
Wheels, changing 192
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 186
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 228
Window defroster, rear 145, 148
Windows, powered 46
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68
Winter storage, care 225
Winter tires, suitable tires 193
Winter tires, tread 191
Wiper 68
Wiper blades, replacing 207
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper, fold-out position 70
Wiper system 68
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