seat fold BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE 2016 F83 Owner's Manual
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with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
The hardtop movement is interrupted if the
reel is released. The sequence can be contin‐
ued in the desired direction using the reel.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access, the
hardtop can also be operated from outside.▷Convenient opening with remote opera‐
tion, refer to page 37.▷Convenient closing with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 38.
Cargo area partition
Fold down trunk partition in the back so that
the hardtop can be opened.
Fold down trunk partition in the front in order
to enlarge the trunk capacity when the hardtop
is closed.
Wind deflector
The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movement
in the vehicle interior when driving with the
hardtop down.
Installation1.Unlock the rear seat backrest on the left or
right side, arrow 1, and fold forward, ar‐
row 2.2.Push transport lock, arrow up.
Remove wind deflector.
Fold the rear seat backrest rearward.3.Fully extend the wind deflector.4.Insert wind deflector from one side of the
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fixing points on the opposite side of the ve‐
hicle.5.Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,
arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflec‐
tor can be positioned in front of the fixing
points on the installation side.
Press the wind deflector downward, while
inserting the pins in the corresponding fix‐
ing points, arrows 2.6.To ensure safe latching, press the wind de‐
flector downward in the middle, arrows 1.
Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐
flector on the recessed grip and fold it up,
arrow 2.Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far
back
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back
with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to
be moved all the way back. Otherwise, the
wind deflector will be damaged.◀
RemovingProceed in reverse sequence.1.On vehicles with a through-loading sys‐
tem: fold rear transport locks down, ar‐
row 1.2.Place wind deflector in the orientation
shown in the picture on the lower fixtures,
arrow 2, and tilt it back.3.Push the front transport lock down, ar‐
row 3.
Luggage on the back seat
In order to store luggage on the rear seat when
the wind deflector is installed, the outer frame
of the wind deflector is flipped up.
In this wind deflector position, the rear seat
backrest can be folded down, e.g. to protect
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the upholstery against damage caused by
pieces of luggage.1.Turn the release lever 90°, arrow 1, and
fold the outer frame forward, arrow 2.2.Place luggage on the rear seat. Make sure
that the luggage does not project past the
fixing points for the wind deflector.3.Fold wind deflector back and align it with
the fixing point on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
Turn release lever back by 45° in order to
extend the opposing pin.4.Align wind deflector with the fixing point on
the installation side and turn back the re‐
lease lever another 45° in order to extend
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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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Unlocking the backrest1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.
Changing the seat positionRequirements
▷Vehicle at a standstill.▷When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐
ble from the side on which the door is
open.
Controls
▷Press and hold this button until the seat
has moved to the desired position. Releas‐
ing the button stops window/roof move‐
ment.▷Press button briefly. The seat automati‐
cally moves to the respective end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Folding back and locking the backrest
After entering the rear, fold the backrest back
and lock it.
Press button. The seat moves to its origi‐
nal position. Pressing again stops the
motion.
Safety belts Seats with safety beltThe vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
General information Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Hints One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐
jure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable
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Storing1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐
tion.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open and close the door or trunk lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Note Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting 582Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out 58
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
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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
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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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Through-loading systemThe concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest or removing the
middle section.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐
cated in or reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀
Opening
Unlock the rear seat backrest, arrow 1, and fold
forward, arrow 2.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
Make sure that the lock engages prop‐
erly when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐
ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the
vehicle's occupants.◀
To secure cargo, refer to page 163, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
Middle section
Removing
Push down the tab, arrow 1, and remove the
center section, arrow 2.
Anti-theft protection
The concept
The anti-theft protection prevents access to
the cargo area from the interior.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 151.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 152.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 152.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 152.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 152.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment between the rear
seats, refer to page 153.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
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