air condition BMW M4 2016 User Guide

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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Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensate when vehicle is parked
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water on the ground are normal.
Ground clearance ATTENTION
If there is insufficient ground clearance,
the front or rear spoiler can touch the ground,
for example at curb edges or when driving into
underground car parks. Danger of damage to
property. Make sure that there is sufficient
ground clearance.◀
When driving down from kerb edges, select
the following program with the adaptive M sus‐
pension, see page 126, to keep the ground
clearance as uniform as possible: "Sport Plus"
M Driver's Package: driving in
maximum speed range
WARNING
At high speeds, damage to vehicle parts
can unfavourably influence driving properties.
These include tyres, underbody and parts for
improving aerodynamics. Danger of accidents.
Have damage rectified by a Service Partner or
a qualified specialist workshop. Do not drive at
high speed until the damage has been re‐
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FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel quality
General Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that is adapted to the conditions in
winter or summer. Fuel that is sold in winter fa‐
cilitates cold starting, for example.
Note ATTENTION
Even fuels corresponding to the specifi‐
cations may be of low quality. Engine problems
can arise, for example poor engine starting, im‐
paired driving properties or reduced perform‐
ance. Danger of damage to property. In the
case of engine problems, use a different filling
station or refuel with a higher octane fuel from
a brand maufacturer.◀
Petrol
For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol
should be sulphur-free or as low in sulphur
content as possible.
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal
must not be used.ATTENTION
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and engine. In addition, the catalytic con‐
verter will be permanently damaged. Danger of
damage to property. Do not use the following
fuel or additives with petrol engines:▷Leaded petrol.▷Metallic additives, for example manganese
or iron.
After filling the wrong fuel, do not press the
start/stop button. Contact a Service Partner or
a qualified specialist workshop.◀
You can fill up with fuels with a maximum pro‐
portion of ethanol of 10 %, in other words E10.
ATTENTION
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and engine. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not fill with any fuels that either have a
higher ethanol content than recommended or
that contain methanol, for example M5 to
M100.◀
The engine has anti-knock control. This means
that different petrol grades can be used.
Petrol grade Super Plus, with RON 98.
Fill up this fuel so that the nominal perform‐
ance data values and consumption is achieved.
Minimum grade Super with RON 95.
ATTENTION
Fuel below the specified minimum qual‐
ity can impact the engine function or lead to
engine damage. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not refuel petrol below the specified
minimum quality.◀
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Wheels and tyresVehicle equipment
This 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.
Tyre pressures Information for your safety
A tyre’s condition and pressure influence the
following:▷Operating life of the tyre.▷Driving safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking tyre pressures
WARNING
A tyre with inadequate or missing tyre in‐
flation pressure impairs driving properties, for example steering and braking. Danger of acci‐
dents. Check tyre inflation pressure regularly
and adjust as necessary, for example twice a
month or before any long journey.◀
Tyres have a natural, uniform tyre pressure
loss.
Tyres heat up when driving and with the tem‐
perature of the tyre, the tyre filling pressure in‐
creases. The tyre filling pressure data relate to
cold tyres or tyres at ambient temperature.
Only check the tyre pressure when the tyres
are cold. In other words, after driving for a max‐
imum of 2 km or if the vehicle has been parked
for at least 2 hours.
Inflating devices can display a pressure as
much as 0.1 bar too low.
With runflat indicator: reinitialise the runflat in‐
dicator after adjusting tyre pressures.
With tyre pressure monitor: reset the tyre pres‐
sure monitor after adjusting the tyre pressure
to a new value.
Tyre inflation pressures
The tyre inflation pressures for the tyre sizes
categorised by the vehicle manufacturer as
suitable for the respective vehicle type can be
found on the door pillar of the driver's door.
If the speed letter of the tyre cannot be found,
the tyre inflation pressure of the corresponding
size applies. The tyre inflation pressure data
apply to tyres at ambient temperature.
For Australia/New Zealand WARNING
The inflation pressures on the tyre label
are applicable only for tyres explicitly men‐
tioned on the label. Since inflation pressures
for tyres that may be covered by the label – by
size, speed category and load rating/load index
– but not explicitly mentioned on the label may
be different. Please obtain adequate inflation
pressures in accordance with the tyre manu‐
facturer's specifications at your tyre dealer.◀
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This 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.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system points out the nec‐
essary maintenance measures and so sup‐
ports in maintaining the road and operational
safety of the vehicle.
Scopes and intervals may vary depending on
national version. Replacement work, spare
parts, operating materials and wear material
are calculated separately. Further information
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Condition Based Service,
CBS
Sensors and advanced algorithms monitor the
conditions in which your vehicle is used. Con‐
dition Based Service uses this information to
calculate the maintenance requirements.
The system thus enables adaptation of the
scope of maintenance to the individual usage
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
see page 87, can be displayed at the Control
Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on maintenance requirements is
continually saved in the remote control. The Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop can read out this data and suggest an op‐
timised maintenance scope for your vehicle.
This is why you should hand over the remote
control that was last used for driving to your
service advisor with the vehicle.
Periods out of use
Immobilisation periods with the vehicle battery
disconnected are not taken into account.
Updating the time-dependent maintenance
scope such as brake fluid and any engine oil
and microfilter or activated carbon filter can be
done by a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Service history Have maintenance and repair carried out by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
The maintenance work carried out is entered in
the proof of maintenance and the vehicle data.
The entries are, just like a service booklet, evi‐
dence of regular maintenance.
If an entry is made in the electronic service his‐
tory of the vehicle, service-relevant data is not
only saved in the vehicle but also on the central
IT systems of BMW AG, Munich.
The data entered in the electronic service his‐
tory can also be viewed by the new vehicle
owner after a change of vehicle owner. In addi‐
tion, all Service Partners and other authorised
and qualified specialist workshops can view
the data entered in the electronic service his‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, anti-lock braking sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
Activation, airbags 106
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 120
Adaptive brake light, see Dy‐ namic brake lights 120
Adaptive Headlights 100
Adaptive M chassis 126
Additives, oil 187
Adjust headlights 102
After washing the car 209
Age of tyres 176
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning lamp 105
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front passenger air‐
bags 106
Air conditioning 144
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic air condi‐ tioning 146
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tyres 175
Alarm, false 43
Alarm system 42
All-season tyres, see Winter tyres 177
Alternative oil grades 187
Ambient lighting 103
Anti-freeze protection, washer fluid 73
Anti-lock braking system, ABS 123 Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 42
Anti-theft system, wheel studs 199
Anti-trap mechanism, glass Roof 46
Anti-trap mechanism, win‐ dows 44
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
grades 187
Aquaplaning 163
Around the centre con‐ sole 14
Around the headlining 15
Around the steering wheel 12
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 149
Attentiveness assistant 121
AUC, automatic air recircula‐ tion control 146
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic air condition‐ ing 144
Automatic air recirculation control, AUC 146
Automatic anti-glare control, see High-beam assis‐
tance 100
Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 42
Automatic parking func‐ tion 56
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle load limit 215 Axle loads, weight 215
B Backrest contour, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Backrest width 50
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery, vehicle 199
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing/towing 204
Belt holder 54
Belts, seat belts 52
Black ice, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Blower, see Air flow 146
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW homepage 6
BMW internet site 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 191
BMW M Technology 160
BMW Services 6
Bonnet 183
Boot lid closing 38
Boot lid, contactless open‐ ing 40
Boot lid, emergency re‐ lease 39
Boot lid via remote control 36
Boot, storage space 156
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assist 123
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, dynamic 120
Braking, information 163
Braking safely 163
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Breakdown, wheelchange 199
Brightness of the Control Dis‐ play 94
Bulb change, rear 196
Bulb change, xenon head‐ light 194
Buttons on the steering wheel 12
Button, start/stop 65
C
Camera, rear-view cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 138
Carbon ceramic brakes M 160
Car care 209
Care, displays 211
Care products 209
Care, vehicle 209
Car jack 199
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 211
Carrying children safely 58
Car washes 208
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 163
CBS, Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
Central key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Central locking system 38
Central screen, see Control Display 16
Centre armrest 154
Centre console 14
Ceramic brakes 160
Changes, technical, see Your own safety 7
Changing bulb, rear 196
Charcoal canister 146
Chassis, electronic 126 Chassis number, see Vehicle
identification number 9
Check control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 185
Child's seats 58
Children, carrying 58
Child restraints 58
Child seat classes, ISOFIX 61
Child seat mounting 59
Child seat mountings, ISO‐ FIX 61
Chrome parts, care 210
Cigarette lighter 149
Cleaning displays 211
Clock 85
Closing/opening using door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Coat hooks 155
Cockpit 12
Comfort Access 39
Comfort closing with the re‐ mote control 36
Comfort opening with the re‐ mote control 36
Compound brakes 160
Compressor 178
Computer, see on-board computer 90
Condensate under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condition Based Service, CBS 191
Confirmation signals 42
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive services 6
Connecting electrical applian‐ ces 150
Contactless opening of boot lid 40
Control Display 16
Control display, settings 93 Controller 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Coolant 189
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling effect, maximum 145
Cooling function 145
Cooling system 189
Cornering light 100
Corrosion of brake discs 164
Courtesy light when unlock‐ ing 35
Courtesy light with the vehi‐ cle locked 36
Cruise Control 129
Cupholder 155
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tyres 176
Damper control 126
Data, technical 214
Date 85
Daytime driving lights 100
Deactivation, airbags 106
Defrosting, see Defrosting windows 146
Defrosting windows 146
Defrost, see Defrosting win‐ dows 146
Deleting personal data 23
Differential lock 126
Digital clock 85
Digital speed 85
Digital speedometer 85
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimming rear-view mirror 56
Dipping headlights, see High- beam assistance 100
Display in windscreen 94
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
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