2014 BMW 428I XDRIVE COUPE transmission

Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 211. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 61, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 215Breakdown assistanceMobility215
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes 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 of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items 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 damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷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 67, 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 43.
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:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.Seite 216MobilityCare216
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Automatic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered 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.Seite 217CareMobility217
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Length, wheel base1Wheelbase: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182.6 inches/4,638 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 37.1 ft/11.3 mDia. with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐
lowing the slash apply to vehicles with auto‐
matic transmission.
428iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,340/4,385
1,969/1,989
Loadlbs/kg840/381Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,025/919Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,435/1,104Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.7/445Seite 223Technical dataReference223
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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
BMW Internet page 6 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 78
Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 149
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 187
Exhaust system 165
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 168
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 143, 146
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 193
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 206
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101 Flooding 165
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fogged up windows 143
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 155
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 68
Foot brake 165
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 203
Front lamps 199
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 180
Fuel cap 178
Fuel consumption, current 80
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 178
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 180
Fuel recommendation 180
Fuel, tank capacity 225
Fuse 208
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 149
Gasoline 180
Gasoline quality 180
Gear change, automatic transmission 70
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 164
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 157 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 223
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 223
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 210
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp glass 199
Headlamps 199
Headlamps, care 217
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 52
Head-up Display 140
Head-up Display, care 219
Heavy cargo, stowing 168
Height, vehicle 222
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Hills 166
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 159
Homepage 6
Hood 191
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 165
HUD Head-up Display 140
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Maintenance system,BMW 196
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 143, 146
Manual air flow 143, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 70
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 132
Manual operation, Side View 134
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 187
Marking, run-flat tires 188
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 188
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 211
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 173
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 144, 147
Minimum tread, tires 186 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 199
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 218
New wheels and tires 187
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 197
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 197
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 133
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 193 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 193
Oil types, approved 193
Old batteries, disposal 207
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 198
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 36
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 40
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 146
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 217
Parallel parking assistant 137
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 166
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 137
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 128
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Permissible axle load 223
Personal Profile 33
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 207
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 181
Pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 195
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear lamps 204
Rear socket 154
Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 143, 146
Recirculated-air filter 147 Recirculated-air
mode 143, 146
Recommended tire brands 187
Refueling 178
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 149
Replacement fuse 208
Replacing parts 198
Replacing wheels/tires 187
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 123
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 168
Retreaded tires 187
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 44
RON gasoline quality 180
Roof load capacity 223
Roof-mounted luggage rack 168
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 188
Rubber components, care 218
Run-flat tires 188
S Safe braking 165
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 51
Safety belts 51 Safety belts, care 218
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 112
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 170
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 198
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 215
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 70
Sensors, care 219
Service and warranty 7
Service history 81
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 196
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 211
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 53
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 69
Shift paddles on steering wheel 71
Side airbags 94
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