Heat BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE 2016 F83 Owner's Manual

Parking lights  94Low beams  94Automatic headlight con‐
trol   95
Daytime running lights   95
Adaptive Light Control   95
High-beam Assistant   96Instrument lighting  976Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  68High beams, head‐
light flasher   68High-beam Assistant   96Roadside parking lights   95On-board computer  877Shift paddles  738Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation   116M Drive 2 activation  116Store speed  122Resume speed   122Cruise control on/off, inter‐
rupt   122Cruise control rocker switch   1229Instrument cluster  7710Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  27Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8711Steering column stalk, rightWiper  68Rain sensor   69Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7012Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   64Auto Start/Stop function   6513Horn, total area14Steering wheel heating  5915Adjust steering wheel  5916Unlock hood  181Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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car from weather-related damage and
against theft.▷It is not possible to start the engine and
operate the hardtop simultaneously. When
the engine is started using the Start/Stop
button or using the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion, the hardtop movement is briefly inter‐
rupted.
At a glance
Hardtop buttons
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the hardtop.
▷The trunk partition is flipped down.▷The loading aid, refer to page 147, is shut
down.▷The trunk lid is closed.▷The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.▷The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.▷The hardtop drive is not overheating.▷The vehicle speed is not too high.▷The lateral tilt of the vehicle is not too
great.▷The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Safety information
Note the swivel range of the hardtop
The hardtop pivots back and up during
opening and closing. When the hardtop is
moved, e.g., in garages, make sure that the
space at the top is at least 79 inches/2 meters
and the space at the rear is at least 20 in‐
ches/50 centimeters; otherwise, damages may
result.◀
Do not place objects on the hardtop
Do not place any objects on the hardtop,
otherwise, they could fall and cause damage or
injuries.◀
No hardtop movement when rollover pro‐
tection is activated
Do not move the hardtop when rollover protec‐
tion is activated; otherwise, it may result in
damage to the hardtop.◀
Open and close hardtop completely
Always open or close the hardtop com‐
pletely. Hardtop and hardtop well storage
cover are locked in the final positions. Driving
with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
Do not reach into the hardtop mecha‐
nism
Do not reach into the hardtop mechanism dur‐
ing the opening and closing operation. Keep
children away from the opening path of the
hardtop, otherwise, there is a risk of injury.◀
Observe traffic during operation
When the hardtop is opened while driv‐
ing, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may result in
an accident. If possible, do not move the hard‐
top while driving in reverse because rearward
vision is severely impaired while the hardtop is
in motion. During windy conditions, do not op‐
erate the hardtop while driving.◀Seite 47Opening and closingControls47
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Front seat heating
Switching onPress button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the journey is continued within approx. 15
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐
ically with the temperature selected last.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Neck warmer
The concept The neck warmer ensures just the right tem‐
perature for the neck area via supply of warm
air.
Hints Do not cover the neck warmer
Do not cover the neck warmer, e.g., with
protective covers; otherwise, its operation
could be impaired and result in damage.◀
Adapt the supply of air accordingly
Hot air can flow out of the vents of the
neck warmer in close proximity. Adapt the air
feed as needed; otherwise, high temperatures
can result in injuries or property damage.◀
At a glance
Switching on
Press button once for each level.The maximum temperature and fan
output is reached when three LEDs are lit.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Entering the rear
Note Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
Folding back and locking the backrest
Before driving off, fold back and lock the
backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seat
movement may cause an accident.◀
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Adjusting electricallyThe setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 56.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Fold in and out Press button.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
E. g. this is advantageous
▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior
rearview mirror, refer to page 58.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Photocells are used for control:
▷In the mirror glass.▷On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.Seite 58ControlsAdjusting58
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Steering wheel
Note Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Steering wheel heating
Press button.
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The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
cally:▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to move.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
M double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
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and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
Before driving into a car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 204.
M double-clutch transmission
Switching off the engine1.Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to
a stop.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.3.Set the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Switching off the engine
1.With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
Automatic mode After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state, refer to page 67.
When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it
is available when the vehicle is traveling faster
than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
M double-clutch transmission:▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Manual transmission:
▷Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster The READY display in the tach‐
ometer signals that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
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▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷M double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Double-clutch transmission: Change from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.▷M double-clutch transmission: Accelerat‐
ing while simultaneously applying the
brake.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.▷Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, e.g., if the brake pedal is depressed a
number of times in succession.
Preventing an automatic engine stop with aM double-clutch transmission
The concept To make it possible to drive off very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐
gine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.▷Then press the brake pedal with normal
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
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Selector lever, selector lever positions
At a glance▷R: reverse gear.▷N: neutral.▷ Center position, forward position.▷+: manual upshifting.▷-: manual downshifting.▷D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐
tial mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the
selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐
ately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
Low Speed Assistant
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at
very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking
speed.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, reel between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
Activating1.Engage a driving position.2.Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse gear.
Overheating
Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the
transmission may overheat.◀
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Flashing display on the selector lever of the double clutch transmission
The actually engaged transmission position
can deviate from the selector lever position in
some situations. The display in the selector
lever flashes.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,
refer to page 73, in these cases.
D Drive mode In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐
cally changed.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.
▷Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐
pendent minimum speed, the transmission
is automatically downshifted.Seite 72ControlsDriving72
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