oil BMW M4 2016 Owners Manual

ContentsFor quick access to a particular topic or item,
please consult the detailed alphabetical index,
see page 218.6Notes
Overview
12Cockpit16iDrive25Voice control system28Integrated Owner’s Handbook in the
vehicle
Controls
32Opening and closing48Adjusting58Carrying children in safety65Driving79Displays98Lights104Security123Driving stability control systems129Driving comfort144Climate149Interior equipment153Storage compartments
Driving hints
160BMW M4 Technology162Driving precautions166Loads168Saving fuelMobility172Refuelling174Fuel175Wheels and tyres182Engine compartment185Engine oil189Coolant191Maintenance193Replacing parts202Help in the event of a breakdown208General care
Reference
214Technical data216Appendix218Everything from A to Z
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Seat beltsNumber of seat belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with four seat
belts for the safety of you and your passen‐
gers. However, they can only offer protection
when adjusted correctly.
General Before a journey, always make sure that all oc‐
cupants have fastened their seat belts.
To protect vehicle occupants, belt interlock is
triggered early. When it is applied, guide the
belt slowly from the bracket.
The airbags are a complementary safety fea‐
ture and not a substitute for the seat belts.
The belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any
stature as long as the seat is correctly adjus‐
ted.
Notes WARNING
Using a seat belt to restrain more than
one person nullifies the protective effect of the
seatbelt. Danger of injury or life. Only restrain one person with each seat belt. Do not place
infants and children on your lap, but instead re‐
strain them with the child restraint systems
provided, and secure them accordingly.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the seat belts
can be restricted or they can be rendered inef‐
fective if put on incorrectly. If a seat belt is not
worn correctly, additional injuries can be
caused, for example in the event of an accident
or braking and evasive manoeuvres. Danger of
injury or life. Make sure that all vehicle occu‐
pants have fastened their seat belts cor‐
rectly.◀WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body and should be worn
low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing
the lap section of the belt across the abdomi‐
nal area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐
sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection
afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of
the seat belt strap by polishes, oils and chemi‐
cals and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild soap and wa‐
ter. The seat belt strap should be replaced if
webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged. Seat belts should not be worn with
seat belt straps twisted. Each seat belt assem‐
bly must only be used by one occupant; it is il‐
legal to carry an infant or a child on the occu‐
pant's lap.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐
ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.◀
WARNING
No modifications or additions should be
made by the user that will either prevent the
seat belt adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assem‐
bly from being adjusted to remove slack.◀
Correct seat belt use▷Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis
and shoulder as close as possible to the
body and without twisting.▷Make sure that it is positioned low at the
hip in the area of the pelvis. The seat belt
must not press on the midriff.▷The seat belt must not pass across the
neck. It should not be pulled or jammed
across sharp edges or breakable objects.Seite 52ControlsAdjusting52
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DisplaysVehicle 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.
Overview, Instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   842Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Revolution counter   84Shift Lights  965Engine oil temperature   846Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  798Reset kilometres  84
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, see page 90.▷Outside temperature, see page 84.▷Auto Start Stop function, see page 68.▷On-board computer, see page 90.▷Date, see page 85.▷Digital speedometer, see page 85.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination can lead
to fluctuations in the display.
Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol tank flap is.
Information on refuelling, see page 172.
Revolution counter Yellow and red LEDs display
permitted engine speed range.
Permitted engine speed increa‐
ses as engine oil temperature
rises.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning zone if possible.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red
warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is in‐
terrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.▷Normal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high
temperature value. A check control mes‐
sage is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine become
too hot, a check control message is displayed.
Check coolant level, see page 189.
Odometer and trip distance
recorder
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip distance recorder, ar‐
row 2.
Show/reset distance
Press the button.
▷When the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is re‐
set.
Outside temperature
If the display drops to
+3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
If the digital speedo is activated, the outside
temperature can be displayed on the on-board
computer.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger
of icy roads, e.g. on bridges or on shaded
roads. Danger of accidents. At low tempera‐
tures, adjust the driving style to the weather
conditions.◀
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Notes on optimum protective effect of
the airbag
WARNING
If the seat position is wrong or the de‐
ployment area of the airbag is impaired, the air‐
bag system cannot provide the intended pro‐
tection, or may cause additional injuries when
it deploys. Danger of injury or life. Comply with
these notes for optimum protective effect.◀▷Keep your distance from the airbags.▷Make sure that vehicle occupants keep
their head away from the side airbag.▷Always grip the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Keep you hands in the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to reduce
the risk of injury to hands or arms when the
airbag deploys.▷Make sure that the front-seat passenger is
sitting correctly, in other words with feet or
legs in the footwell, not resting on the
dashboard.▷Do not position any other persons, pets or
objects between the airbags and persons.▷Never attach any material to the airbag
covers with adhesive; never place material
over them or modify them in any way.▷Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the
area of the passenger's side free, for exam‐
ple do not attach adhesive foil or covers
and do not fit brackets for navigation devi‐
ces or mobile telephones.▷Do not use the front airbag cover on the
front passenger's side as a tray.▷Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically suitable for seats
with integral side airbags to the front seats.▷Do not hang items of clothing such as
coats or jackets over the backrests.▷Do not modify individual components of
the system or its wiring in any way. This
also applies to the covers of the steering
wheel, the dashboard and seats.▷Do not dismantle the airbag system.
Even if all these notes are complied with, de‐
pending on the circumstances in which an ac‐
cident occurs, certain injuries as a result of
contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled
out.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to temporary hearing loss for ve‐
hicle occupants sensitive to noise.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Notes WARNING
Individual components of the airbag sys‐
tem can be hot after triggering. Danger of in‐ jury. Do not touch individual components.◀
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a
failure, a malfunction or accidental triggering of
the airbag system. If there is a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended in
an accident, in spite of the accident being of
the appropriate severity. Danger of injury or
life. Have the airbag system tested, repaired or
removed and scrapped by a Service Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.◀
Correct function When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
briefly illuminates in order to show the
functional readiness of the entire airbag sys‐
tem and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system disrupted
▷Warning light does not illuminate after the
ignition is switched on.▷Warning lamp is permanently illuminated.Seite 105SecurityControls105
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collision. The vehicle can be braked at low
speed until it comes to a stop.
Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged
until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut
off.
There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐
namic Stability Control, DSC is activated and
M Dynamic Mode MDM is not activated.
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐
tions of the detection range and functional re‐
strictions are to be considered.
System limits
Detection range
The detection ability of the system is limited.
For this reason, system responses may be
missing or delayed.
It is possible that the following are not detec‐
ted:▷Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at
high speed.▷Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐
ing heavily.▷Vehicles with unusual rear view.▷Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
Restrictions of the function
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
▷In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.▷On sharp bends.▷When restricting or deactivating vehicle
stability control systems, for example DSC
OFF.▷If the field of view of the camera in the mir‐
ror is soiled or covered.▷Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.▷During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.▷When there is sustained glare effect due to
light opposite, for example the sun low in
the sky.
Sensitivity of the warnings
The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐
tings, for example warning time, the more
warnings will be displayed. As a result, there
may be an increased number of incorrect
warnings.
Person warning with city
braking function
Principle The system can help to avoid accidents with
pedestrians.
The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐
sion with pedestrians in the urban speed area
and also contains a braking function.
The system is controlled by the camera in the
area of the rear-view mirror.
General
The system warns with sufficient brightness
from approx. 10 km/h, approx. 6 mph up to ap‐
prox. 60 km/h, approx. 35 mph of any risk of
collision with pedestrians and supports this by
briefly applying the brakes before a collision.
Here, persons are taken into account if they
are located within the detection range of the
system.
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Lane change warning
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Switching on/off Press the button.
▷On: LED is illuminated.▷Off: LED turns off.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Display
Light in the exterior mirror housing
Information level
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing
indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or
are approaching from the rear.
Warning
If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in
the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing flashes brightly.
The warning is terminated when indicating is
completed or the other vehicle has left the crit‐
ical area.
Brief flashA brief flash of the light when unlocking the ve‐
hicle is used as a self-test of the system.
System limits
The function can be restricted in the following
situations:
▷If the speed of the approaching vehicle is
very much higher than that of your own
speed.▷In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.▷On sharp bends or narrow roads.▷If the bumper is soiled, iced-over or a
sticker is attached to it.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
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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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Drivetrain
In this vehicle, particular attention is paid to the
direct connection from the engine to the drive‐
train. Due to the torsionally stiff design of the
drivetrain, as usual in a sports car, the trans‐
mission of the torque is can also be heard.
When there are load changes, it can therefore
cause clattering noises. They do not affect the
functioning or durability of the components.
Driving on a racing track
Requirements For driving on a racing track:▷Participation in a training course from
BMW Driving Experience.▷Check engine oil level and top up with en‐
gine oil as required.▷Have vehicle checked by a Service Partner
or a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes
Racing track operation causes increased wear. The vehicle is not designed for use in motor‐
sport competitions. This wear is not covered by the warranty.
The standard brake pads and the wear dis‐
plays are not designed for racing track opera‐
tion. Further information and advice are avail‐
able from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
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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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