manual transmission BMW M4 2016 User Guide

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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Weights
BMW M4 CoupéKerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load,
tank 90 % full, no optional extrasManual gearboxkg (lb)1572 (3465)M double clutch transmissionkg (lb)1612 (3553)Permitted gross weightkg (lb)2040 (4497)LoadManual gearboxkg (lb)543 (1197)M double clutch transmissionkg (lb)503 (1108)Front axle load limitkg (lb)970 (2138)Rear axle load limitkg (lb)1130 (2491)Roof loadkg (lb)75 (165)Boot capacitylitres (cu ft)445 (15.7)
Filling capacities

Litres/Imp. Gall.NoteFuel tank, approximately.60/13.2Fuel grade, see
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