2014 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE warning light

The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
At a glance
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 174.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 175▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 174.▷ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
page 176.▷ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 177.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"Tip at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page 176, with the engine idling.
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.
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Hood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀
Opening the hood1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked2.After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
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3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐
row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 203.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to
page 213, and bracket with the screw‐
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, re‐
fer to page 203.2.Remove the emergency release and the
wire cable from the handle.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the screws on the trim.4.Press together hinge trim, see arrow, to re‐
lease the clips.
Grasp the trim, pull the hinge trim down‐
ward and remove it.5.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make
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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so,
press in the middle latch and then press
out both outside latches.
Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.4.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the
connections, arrow 2.2.Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make
sure that the two exterior holders latch into
place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.4.Place the hinge trim over the hinge and
push it up until the retaining pin engages.
Close the clips.5.Install the wire cable on the handle and en‐
gage the handle on the holder.6.Install the holder for the warning triangle.7.Apply the warning triangle.
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 203.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
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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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Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
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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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