2014 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE roof

Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steamjets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW 4 Series CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm79.4/2,017 Width without mirrorsinches/mm71.9/1,825Heightinches/mm54.2–54.8/1,377–
1,392Lengthinches/mm182.6/4,639Wheelbaseinches/mm110.6/2,810Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m37.1–38.7/11.3–11.8
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
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428iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,340/4,385
1,969/1,989Loadlbs
kg790
358Approved front axle loadlbs
kg2,030
921Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,435
1,104Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg165
75Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters15.7
445

435iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,475/4,510
2,030/2,046Loadlbs
kg790
358Approved front axle loadlbs
kg2,140
971Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,470
1,120Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg165
75Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters15.7
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428i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,540
2,059Loadlbs
kg790
358Approved front axle loadlbs
kg2,160
980Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,460
1,116Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg165
75Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters15.7
445

435i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,630/4,655
2,100/2,111Loadlbs
kg790
358Approved front axle loadlbs
kg2,270
1,030Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,470
1,120Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg165
75Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters15.7
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 118
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 123
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 149
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 123
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 219
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 145, 148
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 145, 147
Air distribution, manual 145, 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 149
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 193
All-wheel-drive 119
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 199
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 118
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 118
Approved axle load 224
Approved engine oils 199
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 155
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 213
Assistance when driving off 122
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 116
AUTO intensity 147
Automatic car wash 218
Automatic climate con‐ trol 144
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 146
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 123
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 148 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 145
AUTO program, intensity 147
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 224
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 213
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 216
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 210
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 209
Belt carrier 54
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 161
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 201
Bonus range, ECO PRO 174
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 161
Brake assistant 118 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Engine oil types, ap‐proved 199
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 213
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 218
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 118
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 167
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 213
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 170
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 145, 148
Filler neck for engine oil 198
Fine wood, care 220
First aid kit 213
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 209
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99 Flat tire, warning
lamp 100, 103
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 221
Floor mats, care 221
Fogged up windows 145
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 157
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 167
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 108
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 206
Front lights 204
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 103
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 227
Fuse 210
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184 Gear change, Steptronic
transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 166
Glare shield 155
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 224
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 212
Head airbags 96
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 204
Headlights 204
Headlights, care 219
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 55
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 221
Heavy cargo, stowing 170
Height, vehicle 224
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 168
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Hood 196
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 167 Seite 231Everything from A to ZReference231
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