traction control BMW X4 2016 F26 User Guide

ServotronicThe concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐
veyed.
Driving Dynamics Control The conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-
tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari‐
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
program.
Overview
Button in the vehicleOperating the programsPress buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic program change
The system may automatically switch to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
▷Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.▷Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 127, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 127, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized suspension and
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐
bilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
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Activating SPORT+Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic program change When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and engine control for greater driving agility
with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the profile currently used.
Activating SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control
Display, refer to page 132, the SPORT driving
mode can be set to individual specifications.▷Activating SPORT.▷"Configure SPORT"▷Configuring the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:
1."Settings"2."SPORT mode"3.Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 130.
ECO PRO
ECO PRO, refer to page 184, provides consis‐
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Displays
Program selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the list in the in‐
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
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InterruptingWhen active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷When the brakes are applied.▷When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.▷When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.▷When DSC is actively controlling stability.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.▷If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.▷If the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.▷If the detection range of the radar is dis‐
rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.▷After a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the
system.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Information WARNING
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐
justed or called up by mistake. There is risk of
an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐
tively interfere in the respective situations.◀
WARNING
Risk of accident due to too high speed
differences to other vehicles, e.g. in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.▷Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own
lane.▷When fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
This is displayed in the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 136.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be
switched on if needed.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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InformationWARNING
The use of the system can lead to an in‐
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐
tions:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
There is risk of accidents or risk of property
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐
stant speed is possible.◀
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press buttonFunctionCruise control on, off, pause,
refer to page 140.Store speed, refer to
page 141.Resume speed, refer to
page 141.Rocker switch: change, hold,
store speed, refer to
page 141.
Controls
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be
switched on if needed.
Switch off
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjustthe driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷When the brakes are applied.▷If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.▷If the gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.▷If selector lever position D is disengaged.▷If DTC Dynamic Traction Control is acti‐
vated or DSC is deactivated.▷When DSC is actively controlling stability.▷If HDC is activated.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
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Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Auto Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Display ECO PRO tips
"ECO PRO tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Coasting
The concept The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
Information Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 184, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A proactively driving style helps the driver to
use the function as often as possible and sup‐
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available under one of the
following conditions.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are met:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/45 R 19
98 W RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 19
101 W RSC2.6 / 38
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2.8 / 41Front: 245/40 R 20
99 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 20
102 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
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2.8 / 41Front: 245/35 R 21
96 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 21
98 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
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3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0115: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2015.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
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cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.◀RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 202, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
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Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷205/65 R 17.▷225/60 R 17.▷245/50 R 18.▷245/45 R 19.
WARNING
With the mounting of snow chains on un‐
suitable tires, the snow chains can come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is risk of acci‐
dents or risk of property damage. Do not
mount snow chains on size 245/55 R 17
tires.◀
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility 126
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 213
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 156, 159
Cooling, maximum 159
Cooling system 213
Cornering light 100
Corrosion on brake discs 178
Cosmetic mirror 165
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 139
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 133
Cruising range 88
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 201
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 238
Date 88
Daytime running lights 100
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 219
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 157, 160
Dehumidifying, air 156, 159
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 87
Dimensions 238
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73 Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster 82
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
Displays, cleaning 234
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 225
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Downhill control 128
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 126
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 130
Driving instructions, break- in 176
Driving mode 130
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 176
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 126
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 126
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 126
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 127
E ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184 ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 209
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 126
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 207
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 207
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 209
Engine oil, adding 210
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 211
Engine oil filler neck 210
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 211
Engine oil types, suitable 211
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Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 201
Tire identification marks 199
Tire inflation pressure 196
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Tires, changing 201
Tire sealant 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 196
Tires, run-flat tires 202
Tire tread 200
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 217
Top View 147
Total vehicle weight 239
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 230
Towing 228
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 230
Tow-starting 228
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 106
Traction control 127
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 127
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 80
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 200
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 87
Trip on-board computer 93
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 87
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 73 U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 95
Universal remote control 163
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 176
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 233
USB interface 167
V
Vanity mirror 165
Variable sport steering 129
Vehicle battery 224
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 224
Vehicle, break-in 176
Vehicle care 232
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 232
Vehicle storage 234
Vehicle wash 231
Ventilation 161
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 161
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 123
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 227
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 239
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 231
Water on roads 177
Weights 239
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 99
Wheel cleaner 233
Wheels, changing 201
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 196
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Window defroster, rear 157, 160
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 74
Windshield wiper, see wiper system 74 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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