engine coolant BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE 2015 F83 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 212.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting60Transporting children safely63Driving77Displays94Lights99Safety116Driving stability control systems122Driving comfort136Climate control141Interior equipment151Storage compartments
Driving tips
156BMW M4 technology158Things to remember when driving162Loading164Saving fuelMobility168Refueling170Fuel172Wheels and tires181Engine compartment183Engine oil186Coolant188Maintenance190Replacing components198Breakdown assistance204Care
Reference
210Technical data212Everything from A to Z
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Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 186.
Odometer and trip odometer Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
When the digital tachometer is activated, the
external temperature can be displayed in the
computer.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
When the digital tachometer is
activated, the time can be dis‐
played in the computer.
Setting the time and time format, refer to
page 90.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 90.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting the unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling8Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 181Engine compartmentMobility181
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information The vehicle has two coolant reservoirs that are
located in the engine compartment.
To ensure the operational reliability of the vehi‐
cle, always check the coolant level of both
coolant reservoirs.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.Seite 186MobilityCoolant186
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Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Close cap.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 192
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 191
Bulbs and lights 190
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 127
Camera, Side View 129
Camera, Top View 131
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 153
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 156
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 162
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area partition 49
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 163
Cargo straps, securing cargo 163
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 156
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis, electronic 119
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 78
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 136
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68 Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 143
Compound brake 156
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 145
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 116
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 137
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 137
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 137
Cooling, maximum 137
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 95
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cosmetic mirror 145
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐cle locked 38
Cruise control 122
Cruising range 83
Cupholders 153
Current fuel consumption 83
D
Damage, tires 175
Damping control 119
Data, technical 210
Date 82
Daytime running lights 95
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Dehumidifying, air 137
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 88
Differential lock 119
Digital clock 82
Digital compass 143
Digital speed 82
Digital tachometer 82
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display EfficientDynamics 84
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 91
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 97
Displays, cleaning 207
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 196
Distance control, refer to PDC 124
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 34
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 71
Drivelogic 73
Drive mode 72
Drive-off assistant 120
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 117
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Control 75
Driving instructions, break- in 158
Driving notes, general 159
Driving on racetracks 157
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 73
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving tips 159
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic driving systems 84
Dynamic driving, system states 84
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 117
E EfficientDynamics 84
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 183
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 117
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 168
Emergency Request 198 Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 181
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 181
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 183
Engine oil, adding 184
Engine oil additives 185
Engine oil change 185
Engine oil filler neck 184
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 185
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 199
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 204
Equipment, interior 141
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 199
External temperature dis‐ play 82 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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M carbon ceramic brake 156
M Compound brake 156
M differential, active 119
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 118
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 71
M Drive 116
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 75
M Dynamic Mode MDM 118
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 199
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 84
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 156
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 92
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck warmer 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 128
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 185
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 190
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 205
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 124
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 124
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 94
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 128
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 109
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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