BMW M4 2016 Owners Manual

Display on the Control Display
System is activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Grey: system not available.
White: system available but not ac‐
tivated. System is activated.
Status of the system
▷Coloured symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle display. Park Assistant is ac‐
tivated and parking space search is active.▷Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. With active
Park Assistant, the suitable parking spaces
are highlighted in colour.▷Parking process active.
Steering has been taken
over.▷The parking space search is always active
with slow straight forward driving, even
with deactivated system. With deactivated
system, the displays on the Control Display
are shown grey.Status of the system▷Symbol P, see arrow, on the vehicle dis‐
play. Park Assistant is activated and park‐
ing space search is active.▷Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. With active
Park Assistant, the suitable parking spaces
are highlighted in colour.▷When perpendicular or parallel parking
spaces are definitely detected, the system
automatically sets the appropriate parking
method. A selection menu is displayed for
parking spaces that are large enough for
both parallel and perpendicular parking. In
this case, select the desired parking
method manually.▷Parking process active.
Steering has been taken
over.▷The parking space search is always active
with slow straight forward driving, even
with deactivated system. With deactivated
system, the displays on the Control Display
are shown grey.
Parking with the Park Assistant
WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Danger of accidents.
Adapt driving style to the driving conditions.
Additionally, look directly to check the traffic
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situation and the area around the vehicle and
intervene actively in the corresponding situa‐
tions.◀1.Switch on the Park Assistant and activate,
if applicable.
Status of the parking space search is dis‐
played on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve an optimum parking position,
wait for the automatic steering process af‐
ter changing gear at standstill.
The end of the parking process is dis‐
played on the Control Display.3.Straighten up the parking position, if appli‐
cable.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel the Park Assistant at any time:
▷ "Park Assist" Select the symbol on the
Control Display.▷Press the button.
Cancelling automatically
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
▷When holding firmly onto the steering
wheel or even if steering is done.▷When selecting gear, which does not cor‐
respond to the information on the Control
Display.▷At speeds over approx. 10 km/h, approx.
6 mph.▷Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷Any obstacles difficult to get over, for ex‐
ample kerbstones.▷With obstacles that suddenly arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC shows
gaps are too small.▷When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or parking time is exceeded.▷If turn indicator is set opposite to desired
parking side.▷When changing to other functions on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is shown.
Flashing display on selector lever of
double clutch transmission
In some situations, the actually engaged gear‐
box setting may be different from the selector
lever position after a cancellation of function,
and the display in the selector lever flashes.
In these cases, refer to the display in the in‐
strument cluster, see page 75.
Continuing
You can continue a cancelled parking process,
if applicable.
For this purpose, follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
System limits
No parking support The Park Assistant does not support in the
following situations:
▷On sharp bends.
Restrictions of the function
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
▷When on uneven road surfaces, for exam‐
ple gravel roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep upward or downward gradients.▷If leaves have collected or snow has drifted
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Limits of the ultrasound measurement
Detection of objects might not be possible if
the limits of the physical ultrasound measure‐
ment are exceeded, such as for instance at the
following times:▷With small children and animals.▷With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐
ample a coat.▷With external disruption to the ultrasound,
for example by passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged
or incorrectly adjusted.▷In certain weather conditions, for example
high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat
or strong wind.▷With trailer noses and tow hitches of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷For higher, protruding objects, for example
projecting walls or loads.▷For objects with corners and sharp edges.▷For objects with fine surfaces or struc‐
tures, for example fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or
after a continuous tone is given.
In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐
ted that are not suitable or suitable parking
spaces may not be detected.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The Park Assistant has failed. Have the system
checked.
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ClimateVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Automatic air conditioning
1Seat heating, left   502Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling effect6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right   508Cooling function9AUC/recirculated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Heated rear window14Interior temperature sensor — never cover15Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
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Air conditioning functions in detailSwitching system on/off
Switching on
Press any key, except▷Heated rear window.▷Seat heating
Switching off
In the lowest setting, press the left of
the button.
Temperature Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐ perature as quickly as possible, using higher
cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning will not then have sufficient time
to establish the temperature selected.
Cooling function
The interior can only be cooled when the en‐
gine is running.
Press the button.
Air is cooled and dried, then reheated
to suit the temperature setting.
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over mo‐
mentarily when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO program.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water, see page 165, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect Press the button.
System is set to lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
The air flows from the outlets for the upper
body area. Therefore open the ventilation vents.
The function is available through an outside
temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and
with the engine running.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
AUTO program Press the button.
The air flow, air distribution and tem‐
perature are automatically regulated.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO program and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, see page 145, is
switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐
gram.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gram so that condensation is avoided as much
as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐
matic control of the intensity can be changed.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
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Automatic air recirculation control,
AUC/recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air
inside the vehicle is then recirculated.
Press button repeatedly to call up an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.▷Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and
shuts it out automatically.▷Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the ambient air supply is permanently shut
off.
The recirculated-air mode automatically
switches off at low outside temperatures after
a given time, to avoid condensation.
Continuous recirculated-air mode deteriorates
the air quality in the interior and condensation
on the windows increases.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure
that air can flow towards the windscreen.
Adjusting the air flow manually To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO program.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases the air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate
of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if
necessary.
Adjusting the air distribution manually Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷Upper body area.▷Upper body area and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell: only on the driver's
side.▷Windows, upper body area and footwell:
only on the driver's side.
If there is condensation on the window, press
the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐
sation sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
This removes ice and condensation
quickly from the windscreen and the front side
windows.
To do this, point the side nozzles at the side
windows if necessary.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
on the cooling function as well or press the AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.
Heated rear window Press the button.
The heated rear window is switched
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated charcoal filter
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐
crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐ len and harmful gases from the air.
This filter should be changed during mainte‐
nance on your vehicle, see page 191.
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VentilationVentilation at front▷Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrows 1.▷Knurled wheels to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 2.▷Knurled wheel for varying temperature in
upper body area, arrow 3.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.
Set interior temperature for driver and front
seat passenger is not changed.
Setting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Adjust the side nozzles so that air is direc‐
ted towards you, for example if the vehi‐
cle's interior has become hot.▷Draught-free ventilation:
Adjust the side nozzles so that the air flows
past you.Ventilation in rear passenger
compartment▷Knurled wheel to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 1.▷Knurled wheel for varying the temperature,
arrow 2.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.▷Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrow 3.
Independent ventilation
Principle The independent ventilation system ventilates
the passenger compartment and lowers its
temperature under some circumstances.
The system can be switched on and off at any
ambient temperature either directly or via two
preselected switch-on times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the ventilation vents so the air can flow
out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate aux. ventilation"
symbol on automatic air conditioning
flashes when system is switched on.
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Preselecting the switch-on time
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Start time 1:" or "Start time 2:"4.Set desired time.
Activating the switch-on time
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate start time 1" or "Activate start time 2"
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning
system is illuminated when the switch-on time
is active.
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning
system flashes when the system has cut in.
The system switches on within the next
24 hours only. Afterwards, it must be reactiva‐
ted.
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Interior equipmentVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Sun visor Glare protection Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is situated in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. The mirror light switches on
when the cover is opened.
Ashtray/lighter Ashtray
Opening
Remove lid.
Emptying Lift out the insert.
Lighter WARNING
Touching the hot heating element or the
hot fitting of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can catch fire if
the lighter falls down or is held against corre‐
sponding objects. Danger of fire and injury.
Grip the cigarette lighter by the handle. Make
sure that children cannot use the lighter and
burn themselves, for example by taking the re‐ mote control with you when leaving the vehi‐
cle.◀
ATTENTION
If metallic objects fall into the socket,
they can cause a short circuit. Danger of dam‐
age to property. After using the socket, put the
lighter or socket cover back on.◀
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ash‐
tray.
Press in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved when it pops back out.
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Connecting electrical
appliances
Information ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can operate with high voltages and high cur‐
rents, which can overload or damage the
12 volt on-board network. Danger of damage
to property. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-starting con‐
nections in the engine compartment.◀
ATTENTION
If metallic objects fall into the socket,
they can cause a short circuit. Danger of dam‐
age to property. After using the socket, put the
lighter or socket cover back on.◀
Power sockets
General
Cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
socket for electrical devices when the engine
is running or the ignition is switched on.
Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 Watt at 12 Volt.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert
an incompatible plug.
Front centre console
Lift the lid and remove the cover or lighter.
Rear centre console
Remove the cover.
Inside the boot
Socket is on the left in the boot.
USB interface for data
transfer
Principle Connection for importing and exporting data
on a USB medium, for example:
▷Personal Profile settings, see page 33.▷Music collection.▷Importing trips.
Notes
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB
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