headlights BMW M4 2016 User Guide

System limits
The automatic driving lights control is no sub‐
stitute for your individual judgement of when it
is necessary to switch on the lights.
The sensors are unable, for instance, to recog‐
nise fog or hazy weather. In such situations,
switch on the lights manually to avoid any
safety risk.
Daytime driving lights Switch position:
,
The daytime driving lights illuminate with the
ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries daytime driving lights are
compulsory, which is why the daytime driving
lights cannot be deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lights"3."Daytime driving lights"
The setting is saved for the currently used pro‐
file.
Adaptive HeadlightsPrinciple
Adaptive Headlights is a variable headlight
control system that makes it possible to illumi‐
nate the road surface responsively.
The beams from the headlights follow the road
ahead on the basis of the steering angle and
other parameters.
Depending on the speed, the variable light dis‐
tribution ensures even better illumination of
the roadway.
The light distribution is automatically adapted
to the speed. The city light is switched on if the
speed of 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph is not ex‐
ceeded while accelerating or if the speed of
40 km/h, approx. 25 mph is undercut while
braking. The motorway light is switched on at a speed higher than 110 km/h, 68 mph after ap‐
proximately 30 seconds or as of a speed of
140 km/h, 87 mph.
Activating Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
So as not to dazzle oncoming vehicles, the
adaptive cornering light does not swivel to the
driver's side when stationary.
A cornering light is activated automatically de‐
pending on the steering angle or use of the
turn indicators.
The cornering light may be switched on when
driving in reverse, irrespective of the steering
angle.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Headlights are faulty or have failed.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
High-beam assistance
Principle When low-beam headlights are switched on,this system automatically switches the high-
beam headlights on and off or fades out the
areas which dazzle oncoming vehicles. This
process is controlled by a camera on the front
of the rear-view mirror. It ensures that the
high-beam headlights are switched on when‐
ever the traffic situation allows. You can also
control the lights yourself at any time and
switch them on and off as usual. The high-
beam headlights are not switched on by the
system in the low speed range.
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Activating1.Depending on equipment, turn the light
switch to position
or .
2.Press the button on the turn indicator
lever, arrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
When the low-beam headlights are on, the
beam is dipped and returned to full beam auto‐
matically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate lighting, for example in built-up
areas.
The blue indicator light in the instru‐
ment cluster illuminates if the high
beam is switched on by the system.
Depending on the version of the system instal‐
led in the vehicle, the high-beam lights may
not be switched off for oncoming vehicles, but
only the areas which dazzle the oncoming ve‐
hicles are faded out. In this case, the blue indi‐
cator light continues to illuminate.
Raising and dipping manually▷High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.▷High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
The high beam assistance can be deactivated
by manually raising and dipping.
To reactivate high-beam assistance, press the
button on the turn indicator lever, see
page 101.
System limits
The high-beam assistance cannot replace the
personal decision to use the high-beam head‐
lights. Thus, dip manually in situations requir‐
ing such.
In the following situations, the system will not
operate or its operation will be impaired and
your intervention may be required:
▷During extremely unfavourable weather
conditions such as fog or heavy precipita‐
tion.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists or horseback riders
or carts, and when trains or ships are close
to the road, or when game are passing
across the road.▷On narrow bends, steep uphill or downhill
gradients, at traffic junctions or if your view
of oncoming vehicles on a motorway is ob‐
structed.▷In poorly-lit towns and where there are very
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▷When the windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, labels, etc.
Fog lights
Rear fog lights
The low-beam headlights must be switched
on.
Press the button. The yellow indicator
light is illuminated.
If automatic driving lights control, see page 99,
has been activated, the low-beam headlights
come on automatically when the rear fog lights
are switched on.
Left-hand/right-hand traffic GeneralWhen driving in countries where the opposite
rule of the road applies, you need to prevent
your headlights from dazzling oncoming vehi‐
cles.
Xenon headlight
Light distribution of the headlights avoids daz‐
zling of the low-beam headlights when driving
in a country in which the traffic drives on the
opposite side.
Adaptive Headlights
When driving in a country where you drive on
the opposite side of the road from the country
the vehicle is licensed, do not drive with the
setting, otherwise this could cause a daz‐
zling effect from the variable light distribution.
LED headlights The Service Partner or a qualified specialist
workshop has light benders available. Proceed
in accordance with the enclosed information
when affixing the light benders to the head‐
lights.
Adaptive Headlights
When driving in a country where you drive on
the opposite side of the road from the country
the vehicle is licensed, do not drive with the
setting, otherwise this could cause a daz‐
zling effect from the variable light distribution.
Instrument lightingAdjusting The brightness can only be ad‐justed when the side lights or
the low-beam headlights are
switched on.
The brightness can be set using
the knurled wheel.
Interior light GeneralThe interior light, the footwell lights, door entry
lighting and the courtesy lighting are controlled
automatically.
The brightness of some equipment is influ‐
enced by the knurled wheel for the instrument
lighting.
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ist workshop, if you are not familiar with it or it
is not described here.
A box containing spare bulbs is available from
a Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
WARNING
Lamps can become hot during operation.
Contact with the lamps can lead to burns. Dan‐
ger of injury. Only replace lamps in cooled-
down condition.◀
WARNING
Short circuits can occur when working on
switched on lighting systems. Danger of injury
or damage to property. Switch the respective
lights off when working on the lighting system.
Observe the possibly enclosed notes of the
lamp manufacturer.◀
DANGER
High voltages can be applied to the light‐
ing system. Danger of fatal injury. Have work
on the lighting system including replacing the
lamps performed by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
ATTENTION
Dirty lamps have a reduced lifetime. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Do not touch the
glass of new lamps with your bare hands. Use
a clean tissue, cloth or similar, or hold the bulb
by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
Some equipment versions have light-emitting
diodes behind a cover as a light source.
These resemble conventional lasers and are
classified by legislation as Class 1 light-emit‐
ting diodes.
WARNING
Excessively intense brightness can irri‐
tate or harm the retina of the eye. Danger of in‐
jury. Do not look directly at the headlights orother light sources for a sustained period. Do
not remove covers from LEDs.◀
Headlight glass
During cool or humid weather, the exterior
lights can mist over. When driving with the light
switched on, the condensation disappears af‐
ter a short time. There is no need to replace
the headlight glass.
If the headlights do not demist, even when
driving with the lights switched on and increas‐ ing moisture builds up, for example water
droplets in the lights, have these checked by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Headlight adjustment The adjustments of the headlight can be affec‐
ted by changing lights and bulbs. Have the
headlight adjustment checked and if necessary
corrected by a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop after changing lights and
lamps.
Front lights, replacing the bulbs
Xenon headlight Notes DANGER
High voltages can be applied to the light‐
ing system. Danger of fatal injury. Have work
on the lighting system including replacing the
lamps performed by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
These bulbs have a very long service life and
are highly unlikely to fail. Frequent switching
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Headlights1Side lights/daytime driving lights2Low-beam headlights/high-beam head‐
lights/headlight flasher3Turn indicator
The low-beam headlights and high-beam
headlights use xenon technology.
The side lights and daytime driving lights use
LED technology.
Contact a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop in the case of a defect.
Turn indicator
Follow the general information, see page 193.
21 Watts bulb, PY21W.
1.Use screwdriver from on-board toolkit to
loosen the three screws in wheel arch, ar‐
rows 1.2.Lift wheel arch trim and hold, arrow 2.3.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and re‐
move.4.Press the bulb gently into the fitting, turn
anticlockwise and remove.5.Fit new bulb and bulb holder in the reverse
sequence.6.Secure wheel arch trim again.
LED headlights
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
With LED headlights all front lights and side
turn indicators use LED technology.
Contact a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop in the case of a defect.
Headlights
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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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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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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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Front passenger airbags,light 106
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 91
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel tank cap 172
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 200
G
Gearbox, manual gearbox 73
Gear change 76
Gearshift, manual gearbox 73
General driving informa‐ tion 163
Glare protection 149
Glass Roof, electric 45
Glove box 153
Ground clearance 165
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 69
Hazard warning and indicator lights, see Check control 80
Hazard warning lights 202
Head airbags 104
Headlight cleaning system, see Wiper system 71
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight lens 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlining 15
Head restraints 48
Head-Up Display 94
Head-Up Display, care 211
Head-Up Display, M View 95 Head-Up Display, standard
view 95
Heated rear window 146
Heavy transported load, stow‐ ing transported load 166
Height, vehicle 214
Help in driving off 127
High-beam assistance 100
High-beam headlights 70
High performance en‐ gine 160
Hill Start Assist, see Drive-off assistant 127
Homepage 6
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-Up Display 94
I IBA Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Ice warning, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification number, see Ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 16
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Important considerations 58
Important information regard‐ ing the engine compart‐
ment 182
Independent ventilation 147
Indicator and hazard warning lights, see Check control 80
Indicator lights, see Check control 80
Indicators, see Turn indica‐ tors 70
Individual air distribution 146
Individual settings, see M Drive 123 Individual settings, see Per‐
sonal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tyres 175
Inflation pressure warning RPA, tyres 109
Info Display, see on-board computer 90
Information on no passing 88
Information on speed limit 88
Initialise, Tyre Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Initialising, runflat indicator, RPA 109
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument cluster switch, see Turn indicators 70
Instrument cluster switch, see Wiper system 71
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 32
Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Intelligent emergency call 202
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO Automatic program 145
Interior light 102
Interior light when unlock‐ ing 35
Interior light with the vehicle locked 36
Interior movement detec‐ tor 43
Intermittent mode 71
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirement 87
ISOFIX child seat mount‐ ings 61
J
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