seat memory BMW M4 2016 Owners Manual

Boot lid is opened and doors are un‐
locked.
Acknowledgement signal of the
vehicle
Settings are saved in active profile, see
page 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Turn signals for lock/unl."
Automatic locking
Settings are saved in active profile, seepage 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Automatic relock"
The vehicle is locked automatically af‐
ter a short while if no door is opened.▷"Lock after driving away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked au‐
tomatically.
Calling up seat, mirror setting
The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐
ror position is saved for the currently used re‐
mote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is
called up automatically if the function has been
enabled.
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐
ment.▷By touching a button of the seat and mirror
memory.
Enabling setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
PrincipleThe alarm system is triggered when the vehi‐cle is locked if:
▷A door, the bonnet or the the boot lid is
opened.▷Movements in the interior.▷The vehicle's incline changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷There is an interruption in the power sup‐
ply from the battery.
The alarm system will respond briefly to unau‐
thorised attempts to access the vehicle as fol‐
lows:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷Switching on the hazard warning lights.
Arming and disarming
At the same time as unlocking and locking the
vehicle by remote control or Comfort Access
the alarm system is also disarmed or armed.
Door lock with alarm system armed Alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is
unlocked using the door lock.
Boot lid with alarm system armed The boot lid can be opened even with the
alarm system armed.
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Forward/back
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently
forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on
the seat as required.
Backrest angle
Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on
the backrest as required.
Seat angle
Pull the lever and move the seat until the de‐
sired angle is reached. After releasing the
lever, sit on and get up out of the seat to make
sure it engages properly.
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview
1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest angle5Forward/back, height, seat angle
General The driver's seat adjustment is saved for the
profile currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked using the remote control, this position is called up automatically if the function, see
page 42, for this has been activated.
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Switch offPress and hold down the button.
LEDs go out.
Entering in the back
Notes WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
WARNING
The backrest can unexpectedly move
during the journey when it is unlocked. You
could lose control of the vehicle. Danger of in‐
jury. Fold back and lock the backrests before
every journey.◀
Manual longitudinal adjustment Comfort entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for the longitudinal and backrest adjustment.1.Pull the lever until it stops.2.Fold the backrest forwards.3.Slide the seat forwards.
Original position
1.Push seat back to the starting position.2.Fold back backrest to lock the seat.Electric longitudinal adjustment
Comfort entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function
for the longitudinal and backrest adjustment.1.Pull the lever until it stops.2.Fold the backrest forwards.3.Changing the entrance area:▷Press and hold down the button
until the seat has moved into the
desired position. Releasing stops the
movement.▷Press the button briefly. Seat au‐
tomatically moves into the end
position. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement.
Original position
1.Move seat in original position:▷Hold down the button until the
seat is moved to its original posi‐
tion. Releasing stops the movement.▷Press the button briefly. The seat
moves into its original position.
Pressing the switch again stops the
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clean. After an accident, have the seat belts in‐
spected at a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.◀
In the event of stress due to an accident or
damage:
Replace the belt system, including the seat
belt tensioner, and have the belt anchorage
checked.
Belt holder
Place the seat belt in the belt holder to make it
easier to put on the belt when the seat is
moved forwards.
Head restraints Note WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
Danger of injury.
▷Do not fit any covers on the seats or head
restraints.▷Do not hang objects such as coat hangers
directly on the head restraint.▷Only use accessories that have been clas‐
sified as suitable by the vehicle manufac‐
turer.▷Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.◀Distance
The spacing is adjusted to the back of the
head using the incline of the seat backrest.
Adjust the spacing so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
RemovingThe head restraints cannot be removed.
Seat and mirror memory
Notes WARNING
Using the memory function during the
journey can lead to unexpected seat move‐
ments. You could lose control of the vehicle.
Danger of accidents. Only call up the memory
function at a standstill◀
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Principle Two different positions for driver's seat and
exterior mirrors can be saved and recalled per
profile. Settings for backrest width and lumbar
support are not saved.
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Saving1.Switch on ignition.2.Set desired position.3.Press button briefly. LED in button
is illuminated.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the
LED is lit. LED turns off.
If SET button was pressed inadvertently:
Press the button again.
LED turns off.
Recalling
General
There are two possibilities of calling up the
memory function:
▷Comfort function, see page 55.▷Safety function, see page 55.
Convenience function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch ignition off if necessary.3.Briefly press button 1 or 2 as desired.
The relevant seat adjustment is done automat‐
ically.
The process is cancelled if a seat adjustment
switch or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety function
1.Close the driver’s door or switch the igni‐
tion on.2.Keep button 1 or 2 pressed as desired until
the adjustment procedure has been con‐
cluded.
Calling up has been disabled
After a short time, calling up saved seat posi‐
tions is disabled to prevent the battery from
being discharged.
To reactivate calling up:
▷Open and close a door or the boot lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the start/stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General Depending on the equipment, the mirror set‐
ting is saved for the profile currently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control, this position is called up automatically
if the setting for this has been enabled.
Note WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. The distance to road
users behind the vehicle could be incorrectly
estimated, for example when changing lane.
Danger of accidents. Look over your shoulder
to estimate the distance from following traf‐
fic.◀
Overview
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Selecting a mirrorSwitching to other mirror:
Push switch.
Electrical adjustment Corresponding to movement of button
Saving positions
Seat and mirror position memory, see page 54.
Adjusting manually In the event of an electrical defect, for example,
press the borders of the mirror glass.
Automatic parking function
Principle
When reverse gear is engaged, mirror glass on
front passenger side is titled downwards. This
improves the view of the kerb or other obsta‐
cles near the ground, for example when park‐
ing.
Activating1. Push switch to driver's mirror posi‐
tion.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Push switch to front passenger's mirror posi‐
tion.
Folding in and out ATTENTION
Due to the vehicle's width, it could sus‐
tain damage in car washes. Danger of damage
to property. Fold in the mirrors manually or us‐
ing the button prior to washing.◀
Press the button.
Possible up to approximately 20 km/h, approxi‐
mately 15 mph.
Advantageous in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷When folding mirrors back out that have
been folded in manually.
Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out at ap‐
proximately 40 km/h, approximately 25 mph.
Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
with the engine running.
Automatically dimming
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells in the rear-view mirror, see
page 56, are used for control.
Rear-view mirror, automatic-dim
Principle
The function is controlled by photocells:
▷In the mirror glass▷On the back of the mirror.
Operating requirements
To keep the system functioning properly:
▷Keep photocells clean.▷Do not obstruct the zone between the rear-
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Follow the information on the front passenger
sun visor.
Seat position and height
Before mounting a universal child restraint
system, move the front passenger's seat as far
to the rear and as far up as possible to achieve
the best possible routing of the belt and pro‐
tection in the event of an accident.
If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is
located ahead of the child seat's belt guide,
carefully move the front passenger's seat for‐
wards until the best possible belt guidance is
achieve.
Backrest width With adjustable backrest width: before fitting a
child restraint system in the front passenger's
seat, fully open the backrest width. Do not
change the backrest width from this point on
and do not call up a memory position.
ISOFIX child seat mountings
Note
Note for Australia: ISOFIX child seats are not
permitted for road use in Australia at the time
of printing of this handbook. However, also
since a change of the respective regulations is
expected in the future, lower ISOFIX ancho‐rages are supplied in line with applicable ADRs
also for Australia.
Comply with the operating and safety instruc‐
tions from the manufacturer of the child re‐
straint system when attaching and using ISO‐
FIX child restraint systems.
Suitable ISOFIX child restraints
GroupWeight of childApproximate ageClass/category –
a)Front
pas‐
seng‐
er's
seatRear
seats,
outerRear
seat,
middle0Up to 10 kgApproximately 9
monthsE - ISO/R1XILX0+Up to 13 kgApproximately 18
monthsE - ISO/R1
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3X
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
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Recharging the battery
General Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.
In the following cases, charging the battery is
necessary:▷When making frequent short trips.▷When leaving for periods of longer than
one month.
Notes
ATTENTION
Unsuitable external chargers can dam‐
age the vehicle. Danger of damage to property.
Use chargers that have been categorised as
suitable for the respective vehicle type by the
vehicle manufacturer. Observe the maximum
charge voltage.◀
Maximum charge voltage: 14.4 Volt. ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can operate with high voltages and high cur‐
rents, which can overload or damage the
12 volt on-board network. Danger of damage
to property. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-starting con‐
nections in the engine compartment.◀
Jump-starting connections
Recharge the battery only with the engine
stopped, via the jump-starting connections,
see page 204, in the engine compartment.
Charger
Chargers developed especially for the vehicle
and attuned to the on-board network can be
obtained from Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Power failure
Following a temporary electrical power outage,
some equipment will have to be reinitialised or
individual settings will need to be updated, for
example:▷Seat and mirror memory: re-save positions.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass Roof and sun blind: initialise system,
see page 47.
Disposing of the old battery
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop or hand them into an authorised
collecting point.
Fuses
Notes WARNING
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload
electrical cables and components. Fire risk. Do
not repair blown fuses or renew them by fuses
with a different colour or amp rating.◀
Plastic tweezers and details of the fuse assign‐
ment can be found with the fuses in the boot.
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Journey computer 92
Jump-starting connection, starting assistance 204
Jump starting, see starting assistance 203
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Key memory, see Personal Profile 33
Key switch for front passen‐ ger airbags 106
L
Labelling of recommended tyres 177
Lane boundary, warning 115
Lane change warning 117
Lane departure warning 115
Language, on the control dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing load 166
Lashing straps, securing load 166
Launch Control 77
Laying up out of use 211
Laying up, vehicle 211
Leather, care 210
LED light, replacing the bulbs 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Left-hand traffic, light set‐ ting 102
Lenses of camera, care 211
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 149
Lighting 98 Light in the exterior mirror,
see Lane Change Warn‐
ing 117
Lights 98
Lights and light bulbs 193
Light switch 98
LIM button, see Manual Speed Limiter 119
Load 166
Loads 166
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking using door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking settings 41
Locking via the boot lid 38
Lock, wheel studs 199
Low-beam headlights 98
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 74
Luggage rack, see Roof rack 167
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ment 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ment 87
Maintenance System BMW 191
Malfunction displays, see Check control 80
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual gearbox 73
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control, PDC 132
Manual operation, rear-view camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual Speed Limiter 119
Maximum cooling effect 145
Maximum speed range 165
Maximum speed, winter tyres 177
M Carbon ceramic brakes 160
M compound brakes 160
M differential, active 126
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Memory, seat, mirror 54
M Engine Dynamics Con‐ trol 78
Menu in the instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, see iDrive operating principle 18
Message of a flat tyre 108, 109
Messages, see Check con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread depth, tyres 176
Mirror, memory 54
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication equip‐ ment 163
Mobility system 178
Moisture in the headlight 194
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Replacement fuse 200
Replacement of parts 193
Replacement of wheels/ tyres 177
Replacing bulbs 193
Replacing bulbs, front 194
Replacing bulbs, LED head‐ lights 195
Replacing parts 193
Replacing the battery, vehicle battery 199
Replacing the battery, vehicle remote control 33
Replacing wiper blades 193
RES button, see Cruise Con‐ trol 129
Reserve warning, see Range 85
Reset, Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 58
Retreaded tyres 177
Reuse 192
Reversing light 196
Revolution counter 84
Right-hand traffic, light set‐ ting 102
Rim cleaner 210
Roller sunblinds 45
RON petrol grade 174
Roof load 215
Roof rack 167
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
RPA runflat indicator 109
Rubber parts, care 210
Runflat indicator RPA 109
Running in 162
Running in brake discs 162
Running in brake pads 162
S
Safe seated position 48 Safety package, see Active
Protection 120
Safety systems, airbags 104
Saving fuel 168
Saving settings for seat, mir‐ ror 54
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver, see On-board toolkit 193
Screw thread, see Thread for towing eye 207
Sealing compound 178
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belt reminder for driver's and front passenger's
seat 53
Seat belt reminder for rear seats 53
Seat belts 52
Seat belts, care 211
Seat heating, front 50
Seats 48
Securing load 166
Selection list in the instru‐ ment cluster 90
Selector lever 74
Selector lever position 74
Sensors, care 211
Sequential mode 75
Service history 88
Service requirement, dis‐ play 87
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
Servotronic 127
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings, M Drive 123
Settings on the control dis‐ play 93
Settings, seats/head re‐ straints 48
Shift Lights 96 Shift point indicator 88
Side airbags 104
Side lights 98
Side View 136
Signals on unlocking 42
Sliding/tilting roof 45
Smallest turning circle 214
Snow chains 181
Socket 150
Socket in rear passenger compartment 150
Socket, on-board diagnosis, OBD 192
SOS button 202
Sound 6
Spanner, see On-board tool‐ kit 193
Spare fuse 200
Special equipment, standard equipment 7
Special ID, remote control 33
Specified engine oil grades 187
Speed, displaying maxi‐ mum 88
Speed Limit Device, see Man‐ ual Speed Limiter 119
Speed limiter, manual 119
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed Limit Information, on- board computer 92
Speed limit, see Manual Speed Limiter 119
Speed warning 92
Split-screen 22
Split-screen view, split- screen 22
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, power display 92
Stability control systems 123
Standard view, Head-Up Dis‐ play 95
Start/stop button 65
Start function with malfunc‐ tion 33
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