
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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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.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 217, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
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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 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
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/hardtop with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the lowerable hardtop, sen‐
sors and cameras external to the vehicle, 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 70, 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 44.
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:
Steptronic transmission:
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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 ConvertibleWidth with mirrorsinches/mm79.4/2,017Width without mirrorsinches/mm71.9/1,825Heightinches/mm54.5–55.1/1,384–
1,399Lengthinches/mm182.6/4,639Wheelbaseinches/mm110.6/2,810Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m37.1–38.7/11.3–11.8Seite 226ReferenceTechnical data226
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 150
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 124
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 117
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 149
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146, 149
Air distribution, manual 146, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 146
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 188
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
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 196
All-wheel-drive 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 202
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Anti-theft protection, see through-loading sys‐
tem 161
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 202
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 117
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 145
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92
Automatic locking 43 Automatic recirculated-air
control 149
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 146
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 227
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 216
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 218
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 204
Bonus range, ECO PRO 176
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 165
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Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 117
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 215, 216
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 208
Bulb replacement, rear 209
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 207
Bulbs and lights 206
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 216
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 223
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 135
Camera, Side View 138
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo 171
Cargo area, enlarging 161
Cargo area partition 48
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165
Cargo, securing 172 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 195
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 200
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 222
Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 223
Climate control 145, 148 Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 122
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 123
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157
Continued driving with a flat tire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
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Convenient closing with theremote control 37
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, Hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146, 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 146 , 149
Coolant 203
Coolant level 203
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 146, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 203
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cosmetic mirror 157
Cruise control 130
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 194
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 226
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 146, 149
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, refer to PDC 132
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 123
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 121
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving mode 121
Driving notes, general 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 179
Driving tips 168
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 120
E ECO PRO 175
ECO PRO, bonus range 176
ECO PRO display 175
ECO PRO driving mode 175
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 179
ECO PRO mode 175
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 177
EfficientDynamics 177
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 184
Emergency Request 215
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 216
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 66
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 199
Engine coolant 203
Engine idling when driving, coasting 178
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Engine oil, adding 201
Engine oil additives 201
Engine oil change 202
Engine oil filler neck 201
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 202
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 202
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 220
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 195
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 201
Fine wood, care 222
First aid kit 216 Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐
ting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 161
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 106
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 209
Front lights 207
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 186
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 184
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 228
Fuse 213 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 186
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 227
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hardtop 46
Hardtop, cargo area parti‐ tion 48
Hardtop, rollover protection system 99
Hazard warning flashers 215
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 207
Headlights 207
Headlights, care 221
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 223
Heating, neck 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 226
High-beam Assistant 93
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