differential BMW M4 COUPE 2016 F82 Owner's Manual

▷Energy recovery, refer to page 82.▷Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to
page 82.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 81.▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 77.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 82.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 82.▷Service requirements, refer to page 83.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 85.▷System states of driving dynamics, refer to
page 83.▷Time, refer to page 81.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐
lease parking brake, refer to page 66.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
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At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
Switch off Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.1."Settings"2."Frontal Coll. Warning"3.Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
SymbolMeasureThe vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
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The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights go
out.
Via M Drive On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."MDM"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
Deactivating MDM
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on
the steering wheel again.
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected
under M Drive are deactivated.
Indicator/warning lights Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive
forces and brake forces.
Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Active M differential
The concept The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.
Adaptive M chassis The conceptThis system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.
Programs Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐
sorbers:▷"Comfort": comfort-oriented.▷"Sport": balanced out.▷"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active M differential 117
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 94
Adaptive M chassis 117
Additives, oil 185
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 206
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 136
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 135
Air distribution, manual 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 136
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 137
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 140
Alternative oil types 185
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 115
Approved axle load 212
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 185
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 143
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 113
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 205
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 136
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
Axle loads, weights 212 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 200
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 203
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 196
Belt holder 54
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 149
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 188
BMW M technology 154
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 149
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 113
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 113
Brake pads, break-in 156
Braking, hints 157
Breakdown assistance 199
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Cruising range 82
Cupholders 149
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 175
Damping control 117
Data, technical 212
Date 81
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 136
Dehumidifying, air 135
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 87
Differential lock 117
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 141
Digital speed 81
Digital tachometer 81
Dimensions 212
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display EfficientDynamics 83
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 208
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 122
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34 Double-clutch transmis‐
sion 70
Drivelogic 72
Drive mode 71
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 115
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Dynamics Control 74
Driving instructions, break- in 156
Driving notes, general 157
Driving on racetracks 155
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 72
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 114
Driving tips 157
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
Dynamic driving systems 83
Dynamic driving, system states 83
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
E EfficientDynamics 83
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 183
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 168
Emergency Request 199
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
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 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 185
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 200
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 205
Equipment, interior 139
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 200
External temperature dis‐ play 81
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Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐tor TPM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 96
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 199
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 135
Interior equipment 139
Interior lights 96
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
Interval mode 68
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196
Jump-starting 200
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 99 L
Lamp replacement 190
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 193
Lane departure warning 110
Lane margin, warning 110
Language on Control Dis‐ play 89
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 161
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 73
Leather, care 207
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 191
Length, vehicle 212
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 207
Light control 94
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 191
Lighter 143
Lighting 93
Lights 93
Lights and bulbs 190
Light switch 93
Load 161
Loading 160
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 51
Low Speed Assistant 71 Luggage rack, see Roof-
mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐ ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 188
Make-up mirror 143
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 136
Manual air flow 136
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 123
Manual operation, rearview camera 125
Manual operation, Side View 128
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 70
Marking on approved tires 176
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 135
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
M carbon ceramic brake 154
M Compound brake 154
M differential, active 117
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 116 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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