2014 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE cup

Storage compartment in the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest.
Storage compartment
between the rear seats
There is a storage compartment between the
rear seats.
Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
Rear
In the center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Press on the top edge to fold open.
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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.◀
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 thevehicle 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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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load and to store small parts.
Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo
area floor.
Securing cargo
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
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Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive
maneuvers.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack Note
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other traf‐
fic.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
You should only use wheels and tires
that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐
facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,
despite having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to chassis contact and with
it, the risk of severe accidents
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot guarantee the operating safety of the
vehicle.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
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Brake discs, break-in 166
Brake force display 116
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake pads, break-in 166
Braking, hints 167
Breakdown assis‐ tance 212, 213
Break-in 166
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 205
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 204
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, RES 126
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 213
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 221
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 137
Camera, Top View 138
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 161
Car battery 209
Car care products 219
Care, displays 221
Care, vehicle 219
Cargo 169
Cargo area, enlarging 157
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 162
Cargo, securing 170 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 170
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 221
Car wash 218
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 167
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 201
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 160
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 203
Changing wheels 209
Changing wheels/tires 192
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 197
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 197
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 220
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning displays 221
Climate control 144, 146 Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 161
Coasting 176
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 176
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 176
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Compartments in the doors 160
Compass 153
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 148
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 168
Condition Based Service CBS 201
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 122
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 155
Continued driving with a flat tire 101 , 104
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
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Convenient opening with theremote control 37
Coolant 200
Coolant level 200
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 145, 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 200
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cosmetic mirror 155
Cruise control 129
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 123
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 161
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 191
Damping control, dy‐ namic 120
Data, technical 224
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 145
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 148
Defrosting the windows 145
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 224
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89 Display lighting, refer to In‐
strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 221
Disposal, coolant 200
Disposal, vehicle battery 210
Distance control, refer to PDC 131
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 118
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 120
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving mode 120
Driving notes, general 166
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 118
Driving style analysis 177
Driving tips 166
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 118
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 119
E ECO PRO 173
ECO PRO, bonus range 174
ECO PRO display 173 ECO PRO driving mode 173
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 177
ECO PRO mode 173
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 175
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 197
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 118
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 212
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 213
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 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine compartment 195
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 196
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 197
Engine oil, adding 198
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 199
Engine oil filler neck 198
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 199 Seite 230ReferenceEverything from A to Z230
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