2014 BMW 428I XDRIVE COUPE brake light

Distance displayThe system has been interrupted or
distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.Distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was detected.Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to
the traffic conditions.◀
The vehicle symbol lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively assume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive maneuver.
System limits
Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
The system can also be activated when sta‐
tionary.
Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐
uation when using the system.
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you
for instance might not be detected.
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity of the camera and the sensor, you
should be alert at all times so that you can in‐
tervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane,
e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end
of traffic congestion.
The system also does not respond to:
▷Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
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Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
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 if the road is
clear.
▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.▷Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it there accelerates
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator. After the
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Desired speed▷The marking lights up green:
the system is active.▷The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.▷The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐
hind your vehicle are indicated with:
▷Signal tones.▷Visual display.
General information
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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Driving in wet conditionsWhen roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parkedvehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Automatic 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
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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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 they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble 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 steam
jets 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 reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean 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.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 115
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 120
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 147
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 120
Active Protection 112
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 143, 146
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 143
Air distribution, manual 143, 146
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 145
Air flow, air conditioner 143
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air pressure, tires 181
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 147
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43 All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 187
All-wheel-drive 116
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 150
Alternative oil types 193
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 115
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 115
Approved engine oils 193
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 153
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 211
Assistance when driving off 119
Assist system information, on Control Display 88
Attentiveness assistant 113
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 142
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 120
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 41 Automatic recirculated-air
control 146
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 143
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 63
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 223
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 131
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 207
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 207
Belt carrier 52
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 159
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 196
Bonus range, ECO PRO 172
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, breaking in 164
Brake force display 112
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake pads, breaking in 164
Braking, hints 165
Breakdown assis‐ tance 210, 211
Breaking in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 199
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 199
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lamps 203
Bulb replacement, rear 204
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 202
Bulbs and lamps 198
Button, RES 123
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 219
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Camera, Side View 134
Camera, Top View 135
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Car battery 207
Car care products 217 Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo 167
Cargo area, enlarging 155
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 160
Cargo, securing 168
Cargo straps, securing cargo 168
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 196
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 158
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 198
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 187
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 192
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57 Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 218
Cigarette lighter 153
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 142, 144
Clock 79
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 160
Coasting 174
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 174
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 174
Cockpit 12
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 66
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 66
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 158
Compass 151
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 166
Condition Based Service CBS 196
Configure driving mode 118
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
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Connecting electrical devi‐ces 153
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 115
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 195
Coolant temperature 79
Cooling function 143, 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 195
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 120
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 159
Current fuel consumption 80
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dy‐ namic 116
Data, technical 222
Date 79
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 143
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 146
Defrosting the windows 143
Dehumidifying, air 143
Destination distance 85
Digital clock 79
Digital compass 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 66
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 75 Display in windshield 140
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 73
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 195
Disposal, vehicle battery 207
Distance control, refer to PDC 128
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 115
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving experience switch 117
Driving instructions, breaking in 164
Driving mode 117
Driving notes, general 164
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 115
Driving tips 164
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116
E
ECO PRO 171
ECO PRO Analyser 175
ECO PRO, bonus range 172 ECO PRO display 171
ECO PRO driving mode 171
ECO PRO mode 171
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 173
EfficientDynamics 173
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 178
Emergency Request 210
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 211
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 80
Energy recovery 80
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 191
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 174
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 193
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 193
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 193 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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