ESP BMW M4 2016 Workshop Manual

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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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‐
sationSeite 144ControlsClimate144
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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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▷Do not connect up USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface for
charging external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the glove box
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Through-loading system PrincipleThe boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.
Each side can be folded down individually or
you may fold down the entire rear seat back‐ rest.
Notes
WARNING
Risk of trapping when folding down the
backrest. Danger of injury or damage to prop‐
erty. Before folding down, make sure that the
movement area of the rear backrest is clear.◀
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instal‐
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child re‐
straint system will be restricted or rendered in‐
effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
child restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possi‐
ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.◀
Opening1.Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to
unlock the rear seat backrest.2.The unlocked backrest moves slightly to
the front.Seite 151Interior equipmentControls151
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes WARNING
Loose objects in the interior can be
thrown into the interior during the journey, for
example in an accident or during braking and
evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury. Secure
loose objects in the interior.◀
ATTENTION
Anti-slip mats can damage the dash‐
board. Danger of damage to property. Do not
use anti-slip mats.◀
Storage options The following storage options are located in
the interior:▷Glove box on the passenger side, see
page 153.▷Glove box on the driver's side, see
page 154.▷Without smoker's package: front compart‐
ment, in front of cupholders, see
page 154.▷Storage compartment in the front centre
armrest, see page 154.▷Pockets in the doors, see page 154.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment between the rear
seats, see page 155.
Glove box
Front passenger's side
Note WARNING
The glove box projects into the interior
when it is opened. Objects in the glove box can
be thrown into the interior during the journey,
for example in an accident or during braking
and evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury. Im‐
mediately close the glove box after using it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The lighting in the glove box comes on.
The net in the glove box is stowing the inlay for
the cupholder, see page 155.
Closing
Fold lid down.
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BMW M4 TechnologyVehicle 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.
High performance engine The high performance engine generates a
maximum power of 317 kW and a maximum
torque of 550 Nm from 3 litres of capacity.
With its spontaneous responsiveness, a very
broad usable engine speed range is produced.
The maximum engine speed is electronically regulated at 7,600 rpm. Due to the powerful
engine dynamics, the maximum engine speed
is limited when the vehicle is stationary.
Driving hot During the engine warm-up phase, the high
performance engine runs slightly more roughly
due to the emission control.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust has a
slightly metallic undertone, depending on the
system.
Other information for hot driving: engine speed
counter, see page 84, and engine oil tempera‐
ture, see page 84.
M compound brakes The high performance brake system has venti‐
lated compound brake discs.
Depending on design requirements, function
noises may occur when braking. However, thishas no effect on the performance, operational
safety and stability of the brakes.
Braking correctly
To keep the brake system in optimum condi‐
tion, it is desirable to load them at regular inter‐
vals depending on the nature of the vehicle.
M Carbon ceramic brakes
The high performance braking system has per‐
forated carbon ceramic brake disks and is de‐
signed for racetrack operation.
Depending on the material-specific properties, there can be increased functional noises when
braking, particularly when it is wet, shortly be‐
fore the vehicle comes to a stop. This has no
effect on performance, operational safety and
endurance of the brakes.
Due to the effect of wet and salt spray, for ex‐
ample, after using a car wash, condensation
overnight etc., the braking effect may corre‐
spond to a conventional braking system. This
can be detected as reduced braking effect and
compensated for by higher pedal pressure, as
needed.
Clean brake discs and brake calliper before
washing in an automatic car wash with a steam
sprayer or high pressure cleaner to avoid en‐
crustations and caking, for example, due to salt
crystals with a related stationary period. The cleaning effect of automatic car washes gener‐
ally not sufficient for this in the wheel area.
Also follow the information on this under vehi‐
cle washing, see page 208, and safe braking,
see page 163.Seite 160Driving hintsBMW M4 Technology160
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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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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‐
paired.◀Seite 165Driving precautionsDriving hints165
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LoadsVehicle 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.
Notes WARNING
A high gross vehicle weight can cause
the tyres to overheat, causing internal damage
and a sudden loss of tyre pressure. Danger of
accidents. Comply with the permitted load in‐
dex of the tyre, and do not exceed the permit‐
ted gross vehicle weight.◀
WARNING
If the permitted total weight and the per‐
mitted axle loads are exceeded, operational
safety of the vehicle is not ensured anymore.
Danger of accidents. Do not exceed the per‐
mitted total weight and permitted axle loads.◀
ATTENTION
Liquids in the boot can cause damage.
Danger of damage to property. Make sure that
no liquids leak out in the boot.◀
WARNING
Loose objects in the interior can be
thrown into the interior during the journey, for
example in an accident or during braking and
evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury. Secure
loose objects in the interior.◀Stowing transported loads▷Wrap protective material around sharp cor‐
ners and edges of the load.▷Heavy transported load: stow as far for‐
ward and as low down as possible, ideally
directly behind the rear backrests.▷Very heavy transported load: with no pas‐
sengers on the back seat, insert both outer
seat belts into the respective opposite
buckles.▷Fully fold down the rear-seat backrest if
the load is to be stowed accordingly.▷Do not stack storage goods above the up‐
per edge of the backrests.
Securing transported loads
Lashing eyes in the boot
For securing the load four lashing eyes are in
the boot.
Floor net
For securing the load and for keeping small
parts, the floor net can also be used.
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Hang the floor net on the eyes in the boot floor.Securing transported loads WARNING
Incorrectly stowed objects can slip or be
thrown into the interior, for example in an acci‐
dent, during braking or evasive manoeuvres.
Vehicle occupants could be hit and injured.
Danger of injury. Stow and secure the objects
and the load correctly.◀
▷Smaller and lighter parts: with tensioning
straps, to secure the floor net or other suit‐
able straps.▷Relatively large and heavy objects: secure
with lashing straps.
Fasten tensioning straps of various kinds to
the lashing eyes in the boot.
Roof rack Note
Roof racks are available as special equipment.
Fastening Follow fitting instruction of the roof rack.
Roof strip with flaps
The mounting points are located on the roof
strip above the doors.
Fold the cover outwards.
Loads
A loaded roof rack alters the vehicle's road be‐
haviour and steering response by shifting its
centre of gravity.
When loading and driving, bear the following in
mind:
▷Do not exceed permitted roof and axle load
as well as the permitted gross weight.▷Make sure that there is sufficient space to
raise and open the Glass Roof.▷Distribute the roof load evenly.▷The roof load must not be spread over a
large area.▷Place heavy items of luggage at the bot‐
tom.▷Securely fasten roof rack, for example with
tensioning straps.▷Do not allow objects to protrude into the
swing range of the boot lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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