clutch BMW M4 2016 User Guide

Moderate continued driving possible. Stop
at the next opportunity, stop the engine
and allow the gearbox to cool.
Avoid frequent, heavy driving off and on up‐
ward inclines, do not hold the vehicle by
slightly giving gas with sliding clutch, other‐
wise the gearbox may overheat.
In traffic queues or at very low speeds, use the
Low Speed Assistant, see page 74.
M Engine Dynamics Control
Principle The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to movements of the
accelerator pedal.
Programs Possibilities for adjusting the responsiveness:
▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Mini‐
mised consumption
Ideal, for example, in city traffic or on snow▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics
Selecting program
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
Using the button
Press button until the desired program is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster Engine dynamics control with selected
programs with activated display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
see page 86.
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On the Control Display:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3.Call up "Options".4."Last Teleservice Call"
Service history
General Have maintenance work carried out by a Serv‐
ice Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
Performed maintenance work is recorded in
the vehicle data, see page 191.
The maintenance visits entered can be shown
on the Control Display. Operation is available
as soon as a maintenance visit has been en‐
tered in the vehicle data.
Displaying service history
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4. "Service history"
Maintenance visits carried out are shown.5.Select an entry to display more detailed in‐
formation.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance has been car‐
ried out on time.Yellow: maintenance has been car‐
ried out with a delay.Maintenance has not been carried
out.Shift point indicator
Principle The system recommends the most efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General
The shift point indicator is active in sequential
mode of the M double clutch transmission and
the manual gearbox.
Information on up or downshifting are dis‐
played on the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without shift point indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift up into most efficient gear.Shift down into most efficient gear.
Speed Limit Information with
No Passing Information
Principle
Speed Limit Information Speed Limit Information shows the currently
detected speed limit in the instrument cluster.
The camera in the area of the interior rear-view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with additional symbols, for exam‐
ple, when wet, are also compared with data in‐
ternal to the vehicle, for example the rain sen‐
sor, and displayed, depending on the situation.
The system considers the information saved in
the navigation system and also displays the
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▷When interrupted: press once.
The indicators turn off. The saved desired
speed is deleted.
Interrupting When the system is activated, press
the button on the steering wheel.
The system interrupts automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the brake is applied.▷If the clutch is depressed for a few seconds
or released with no gear engaged.▷If too high a gear has been engaged for the
speed.▷If MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.▷If DSC intervenes.
Maintaining, saving, changing speed
Notes WARNING
The desired speed can be inadvertently
set incorrectly or called up. Danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt the desired speed to the driving
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.◀
Maintaining speed, saving
During the interruption, press the rocker
switch.
With the system switched on, the driven speed
is maintained and saved as the desired speed.
This is shown in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster, see page 130.
If necessary, Dynamic Stability Control DSC
will be switched on.
Changing speed
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
With the system active, the speed that is then
shown is set and will be achieved on a clear
road.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
lightly up to the resistance point, the de‐
sired speed is increased or decreased by
approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired
speed is increased or decreased to the
next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐
ter display.
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.▷Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐
ance point is reached and holding acceler‐
ates or decelerates the vehicle without
pressing the accelerator pedal.
The speed is maintained after letting go of
the rocker switch. Pressing beyond the re‐
sistance point results in greater vehicle ac‐
celeration.
Call up desired speed
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The saved speed is regained and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light Depending on the equipment the indi‐
cator light in the instrument cluster
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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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Driving precautionsVehicle 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.
Running in General
Moving parts need a certain time to achieve
maximum operating efficiency as a unit.
The following information helps to achieve
maximum service life and efficiency of the ve‐
hicle.
Do not use Launch Control, see page 77, when
running in.
Engine, gearbox and differential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles Drive with alternating revolutions and speeds,
but do not exceed 5500 rpm and 170 km/h, ap‐ proximately 106 mph.
In principle, avoid full load or kick-down.
At 2000 km, 1200 miles
Have maintenance conduct a drive-in service.
From 2000 km, approximately
1200 miles to 5000 km, approximately
3100 miles
Revolutions and vehicle speed can gradually
be increased to a continuous speed of
220 km/h, approximately 137 mph.The maximum speed of 250 km/h, approxi‐
mately 155 mph is only to be used briefly, for
example when overtaking.
Tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
Brake system
Brake pads and discs of the M compound
brakes only achieve a favourable wear and
contact pattern after approximately 500 km,
approximately 300 miles. Drive moderately
during this running-in period.
Brake discs and pads of the M carbon ceramic
brakes only achieve a favourable wear and
contact pattern after approx. 1000 km, approx.
600 miles. Drive moderately during this run‐
ning-in period.
Clutch
The clutch only begins to function optimally at
approximately 500 km, approximately
300 miles. Engage the clutch gently during this
running-in period.
After fitting new parts The same running-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
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Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is
necessary.
The vehicle can be steered. Any obstacles can
be avoided with steering wheel movements
that are as calm as possible.
A pulsing of the brake pedal shows that ABS is
regulating.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake disks can cause functional noise. How‐
ever, this has no effect on the efficiency and
operational safety of the brakes.
Objects in the range of movement of
the pedals and in the footwell
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can re‐
strict the pedal travel, or block a pedal that has
been pressed. Danger of accidents. Stow
items in the vehicle so that they are secure and
cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only use
floor mats that have been categorised as ap‐
propriate for the vehicle and that can be fas‐
tened accordingly. Do not use any loose floor
mats, and do not place several floor mats on
top of one another. Make sure that there is suf‐
ficient space for the pedals. Ensure that the
floor mats are securely reattached after having
been removed, for example for cleaning.◀
Wet roads
In damp weather, if road grit has been spread
or there is heavy rain, apply the brakes lightly
every few kilometres/miles.
In doing so, do not obstruct other road users.
The resulting heat dries the brake discs and
pads.
The braking force will be available immediately
if needed.Downhill gradients
WARNING
Even slight, continuous pressure on the
brake pedal can cause overheating, brake pad
wear or even brake system failure. Danger of
accidents. Avoid excessive loads on the
brake.◀
WARNING
When idling or with the engine switched
off, safety-relevant functions are restricted or
no longer available, for example the braking ef‐
fect of the engine or power assistance for the
braking force and steering. Danger of acci‐
dents. Do not drive at idle speed or with the
engine switched off.◀
When driving on long or steep downhill
stretches, use the gear in which the least brak‐
ing is required. Otherwise the brake system
can overheat and braking action is reduced.
Manual gearbox:
The braking effect can be additionally in‐
creased by shifting down, even into first gear, if
applicable.
M double clutch transmission:
The braking action of the engine can be boos‐
ted further by shifting down in sequential
mode, see page 75.
Corrosion of the brake disc Corrosion of the brake discs and contamina‐
tion of the brake pads increase with the
following circumstances:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
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Different messages are shown on the display,
depending on the engine oil level. Follow these
messages.
If there is too little engine oil, within the next
200 km, approximately 120 miles top up en‐
gine oil, see page 186.
Detailed measurement
Principle In the detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked and shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
Check Control message is shown.
During the measurement, the idle speed is
slightly raised.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on an even road.▷Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral posi‐
tion, clutch and accelerator pedal not de‐
pressed.▷M double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Carrying out a detailed measurement
Carry out a detailed measurement of the en‐
gine oil level:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Duration: approximately 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Notes ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property.
Top up the engine oil within the next 200 km,
approximately 120 miles.◀
ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If you fill too much engine oil, have
the excess extracted by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
Service products, for example oils,
greases, coolants and fuels, can contain sub‐
stances that are harmful to health. Danger of
injury or life. Comply with the notes on the
containers. Do not allow service products to
come into contact with clothing, skin eyes. Do
not pour service products into other bottles.
Keep service products out of the reach of chil‐
dren.◀
General Do not top up engine oil unless message isdisplayed in instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and securely stop the
vehicle before topping up with engine oil.
Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.
Wipe up spilled engine oil with a lint-free cloth.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compart‐
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Systems, for example approach control warn‐
ing with light braking function. Danger of acci‐
dents. Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems
before tow-starting/towing.◀
Manual gearboxGearshift lever in idle position.
Being towed Observe the following information:▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
otherwise low-beam headlights, rear lights,
turn indicators and wipers would not be
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, otherwise the steering can turn.▷When the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance and the brake servo is
out of action. The steering and brakes will
require extra effort to operate.▷Greater steering wheel movements are
necessary.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be
unable to keep the towed vehicle reliably
under control.▷Do not exceed a towing speed of on
50 km/h, 30 mph.▷Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km,
30 miles.Towing truck
With driven rear axle
Have the vehicle transported by a towing truck
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a loading
platform.
ATTENTION
Raising the vehicle at the towing eye,
body or suspension components can cause
damage to vehicle parts. Danger of damage to
property. Raise vehicle with suitable fixtures.◀
M double clutch transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note
Do not attempt to have your vehicle towed. For
this reason contact a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop in the event of a
breakdown.
ATTENTION
If the vehicle is towed with an individually
lifted axle, the vehicle can be damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Only have the vehicle
transported on a load platform.◀
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NotesATTENTION
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
the vehicle or towing eye is damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Observe the notes on
using the towing eye.◀
Using the towing eye:▷Use only the towing eye supplied with the
vehicle, and make sure that it is screwed in
fully and is tight.▷Only use the towing eye for towing on nor‐
mal roads (in other words not off-road).▷Use the towing eye screwed into the
socket at the front of the vehicle for ma‐
noeuvring only.▷Avoid lateral loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle at the
towing eye.
Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the front cover to press it
out.
Use the screwdriver from the on-board toolkit
to press out the rear cover at the opening.
Tow-starting
M double clutch transmission Do not attempt to tow-start or push-start the
vehicle.
Due to the M double clutch transmission it is
not possible to start the engine by towing.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐
fied.
Manual gearbox If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine using starting assistance, see
page 203. Only tow-start when the engine is
cold if your vehicle has a catalytic converter.1.Switching on hazard warning lights, please
observe country-specific regulations.2.Ignition, see page 65, on.3.Insert 3rd gear.4.Tow-start with the clutch depressed and
release the clutch slowly. Depress the
clutch again immediately after the engine
starts.5.Stop in a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or towing rope and switch off the haz‐
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Manual gearbox:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage idle position.3.Stop the engine.4.Switch on ignition.
M double clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Stop the engine.
In this way the ignition remains switched
on and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle from the
outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
When starting engine with manual gearbox:
1.Press clutch pedal.2.Press the start/stop button.
When starting engine with M double clutch
transmission:
1.Press the brake.2.Press the start/stop button.
Pressing the start/stop button or depressing
the brake switches off the ignition.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is automatically en‐
gaged:
▷With the ignition switched off.▷After approximately 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub them when dry or use abrasive
or corrosive cleaning agents.▷Soak impurities such as insects with sham‐
poo and wash off with water.▷Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not
use an ice scraper.After washing the car
After washing the car, drive it briefly and apply
the brakes to dry them out; this is necessary to
prevent reduced braking action, and also to
avoid corrosion of the brake discs.
Completely remove residues on the wind‐
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing, and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
Car care Care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
the use of BMW care and cleaning products,
as they are tested by BMW and categorised as
suitable for the use on the vehicle.
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous
substances or constitute a health risk. Danger
of injury. When cleaning the interior, open the
doors or windows. Use only products that are
intended for cleaning the vehicle's interior. Ob‐
serve the notes on the pack.◀
Vehicle paintwork Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with higher air pollution or natu‐
ral contaminations, for example tree resin or
leaf dust, may have an effect on the vehicle
paintwork. Base the frequency and extent of
vehicle care on such factors.
Remove corrosive substances, such as run-off
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings immediately
to avoid changes to the paint or discoloura‐
tions.
Only use suitable cleaning and care products
for matt paintwork. Suitable matt paintwork
care products are available from a Service
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