2014 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE opening top

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.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the hardtop
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not move the hardtop with the bicycle
racks mounted
Do not open or close the hardtop with the bicy‐
cle rack mounted on the trailer hitch; otherwisedamage to trunk lid and bicycle rack may oc‐
cur.◀
Do not operate hardtop on uneven sec‐
tions or road
Do not open or close hardtop on uneven sec‐
tions of road. Otherwise, the vibrations can re‐
sult in damage to the hardtop.◀
Using the cargo area
When hardtop is open
Luggage can only be stored under the cargo
area partition; note the respective label.
When hardtop is closed
Luggage can be stowed under the cargo area
partition and to the left and right of the lifting
mechanism; note the respective label.
Remove articles of luggage from the side
areas
Before opening the hardtop, remove all pieces
of luggage from the side areas. Otherwise, lug‐
gage and hardtop can be damaged.◀
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Before opening and closing▷Follow the safety instructions for the hard‐
top.▷Make sure that the cargo area partition in
the cargo area is folded down.▷Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from be‐
low.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the hard‐
top only when the engine is running if possible.
Before closing the hardtop, remove any foreign
objects from the windshield frame; otherwise,
closing may be prevented.
▷Press and hold the reel. The win‐
dows are rolled down, and the
hardtop opens as long as the reel is
pressed.▷Pull the reel and hold it. The win‐
dows are lowered, the hardtop
closes and the windows are raised again as
long as the reel is pulled.
Push or pull reel until the hardtop is completely
open or closed and the end of the procedure is
indicated by a corresponding Check Control
message. Always make sure that the hardtop
well storage cover is completely closed. If the
hardtop is completely open or closed, hardtop
and hardtop well storage cover are latched.
Interruption 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.◀
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 37.
Cargo area partition
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the hardtop can be opened.
Fold down cargo area partition in the front in
order to enlarge the cargo area lidacity 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.
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DrivingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Start/Stop button
The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Steptronic transmission: The
engine starts if the brakes are
stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Ignition onSteptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button without stepping on the brake.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
reel off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers.
Note 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.Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button again without stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
reel off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers.
P when the ignition is switched off
P is engaged automatically when the ig‐
nition is switched off. When in an automatic car wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not
switched off accidentally.◀
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:▷When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are turned off.▷When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are turned off.▷While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
The low beams reel to parking lights after ap‐
prox. 15 minutes of no use.
Radio ready state
Activate radio-ready state:
▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
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▷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.
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 place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
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.
Steptronic 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.
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
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 220.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
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▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Loading The concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
a cargo area partition and a Loading aid, refer
to page 160. With the loading aid, the folded
hardtop can be raised out of the cargo area.
Hints
Do not deposit any objects on the cargo
area partition
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, make sure that there are no ob‐
jects on or next to the cargo area partition.
Otherwise, hardtop or loading aid can be dam‐
aged.◀
Opening hardtop or lowering loading
aid
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, push the cargo area partition down
until it latches on both sides. Otherwise, the
hardtop cannot be opened or the loading aid
cannot be lowered.
When the hardtop is open, objects can be
placed below the cargo area partition. Do not
use the areas marked X in the illustration as
storage areas.
Closing the hardtop
When the hardtop is closed, objects can be
placed in the area below and next to the cargo
area partition.
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LoadingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Loading with hardtop open
Before opening the hardtop, fold down
the cargo area partition and make sure the
loading is correct. Otherwise, parts of the hard‐
top can be damaged.◀Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 117
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 215, 216
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 208
Bulb replacement, rear 209
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 207
Bulbs and lights 206
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 216
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 223
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 135
Camera, Side View 138
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo 171
Cargo area, enlarging 161
Cargo area partition 48
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165
Cargo, securing 172 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 195
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 200
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 222
Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 223
Climate control 145, 148 Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 122
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 123
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157
Continued driving with a flat tire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
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Convenient closing with theremote control 37
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, Hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146, 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 146 , 149
Coolant 203
Coolant level 203
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 146, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 203
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cosmetic mirror 157
Cruise control 130
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 194
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 226
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 146, 149
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, refer to PDC 132
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 123
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 121
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving mode 121
Driving notes, general 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 179
Driving tips 168
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 120
E ECO PRO 175
ECO PRO, bonus range 176
ECO PRO display 175
ECO PRO driving mode 175
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 179
ECO PRO mode 175
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 177
EfficientDynamics 177
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 184
Emergency Request 215
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic reel-off 66
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 199
Engine coolant 203
Engine idling when driving, coasting 178
Engine oil 200 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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