2015 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE loading aid

Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
The loading aid, refer to
page 160, can be operated us‐
ing the trunk lid buttons.
Emergency unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
car's interior.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.▷Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is in the vehicle.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.

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At a glance
Hardtop buttons
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the hardtop.
▷The trunk partition is flipped down.▷The loading aid, refer to page 159, is shut
down.▷The trunk lid is closed.▷The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.▷The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.▷The hardtop drive is not overheating.▷The vehicle speed is not too high.▷The lateral tilt of the vehicle is not too
great.▷The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Safety information Note the swivel range of the hardtop
The hardtop pivots back and up during
opening and closing. When the hardtop is
moved, e.g., in garages, make sure that the
space at the top is at least 79 inches/2 meters
and the space at the rear is at least 20 in‐
ches/50 centimeters; otherwise, damages may
result.◀
Do not place objects on the hardtop
Do not place any objects on the hardtop,
otherwise, they could fall and cause damage or
injuries.◀
No hardtop movement when rollover pro‐
tection is activated
Do not move the hardtop when rollover protec‐
tion is activated; otherwise, it may result in
damage to the hardtop.◀
Open and close hardtop completely
Always open or close the hardtop com‐
pletely. Hardtop and hardtop well storage
cover are locked in the final positions. Driving
with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
Do not reach into the hardtop mecha‐
nism
Do not reach into the hardtop mechanism dur‐
ing the opening and closing operation. Keep
children away from the opening path of the
hardtop, otherwise, there is a risk of injury.◀
Observe traffic during operation
When the hardtop is opened while driv‐
ing, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may result in
an accident. If possible, do not move the hard‐
top while driving in reverse because rearward
vision is severely impaired while the hardtop is
in motion. During windy conditions, do not op‐
erate the hardtop while driving.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the hardtop
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not move the hardtop with the bicycle
racks mounted
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Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Loading The concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
a cargo area partition and a Loading aid, refer
to page 160. With the loading aid, the folded
hardtop can be raised out of the cargo area.
Hints Do not deposit any objects on the cargo
area partition
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, make sure that there are no ob‐
jects on or next to the cargo area partition.
Otherwise, hardtop or loading aid can be dam‐
aged.◀
Opening hardtop or lowering loadingaid
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, push the cargo area partition down
until it latches on both sides. Otherwise, the
hardtop cannot be opened or the loading aid
cannot be lowered.
When the hardtop is open, objects can be
placed below the cargo area partition. Do not
use the areas marked X in the illustration as
storage areas.
Closing the hardtop
When the hardtop is closed, objects can be
placed in the area below and next to the cargo
area partition.
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Expanding cargo area volume
With the hardtop closed, the cargo area vol‐
ume can be expanded. To do this, push the
cargo area partition upward.
Loading aid
Hints Operation of the loading aid
Before operating the loading aid, make
sure that the movement area of the loading aid
is clear. During the lowering or raising of the
loading aid, do not reach into the mechanism.
Keep persons away from the area of move‐
ment of the loading aid. Otherwise, damages
or personal injuries may result.◀
Raised loading aid
Do not drive with the loading aid raised.
Before driving off, make sure that the loading
aid is completely lowered and the trunk lid is
closed. Otherwise, damage may result.◀
Functional requirements
▷Vehicle at a standstill.▷Vehicle is on a level surface.▷Hardtop fully open.▷Trunk lid fully open.▷Cargo area partition latched in the lower
position.▷External temperature not below +14 ℉/–
10 ℃.Controls
Open trunk lid all the way.
Press left button: loading aid is
raised.
Press right button: loading aid is
lowered.
The movement is executed at
different speeds depending on the external
temperature.
The movement stops with the release of the
button.
LED in button:
▷Lights up continuously: loading aid in the
respective limit position.▷Flashes fast: loading aid not in the respec‐
tive end position.▷Flashes slowly: functional requirements
not met.
A Check Control message is displayed.
After switching off the ignition, the raised load‐
ing aid can be lowered within approx. 10 mi‐
nutes. After that, the ignition must be switched
on for lowering.
Use the loading aid only for loading and un‐
loading the trunk.
Always move the loading aid into the limit posi‐
tions.
Do not park the vehicle with the loading aid
raised.
The trunk lid can only be closed when the
loading aid is fully lowered.
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Use loading aid, refer to page 160, for eas‐
ier loading.▷Using the trunk, refer to page 48.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to secure cargo
and store small parts.
Hook the floor net into the fittings in the trunk
floor.
Securing cargo Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described;
otherwise it may present a danger to the occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk.
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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
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 150
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 124
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 202
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 222
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 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
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 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 203
Ambient light 95
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 229
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 203
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 221
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 71
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 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 213
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 213
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 205 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Engine compartment 199
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 200
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 201
Engine oil, adding 202
Engine oil additives 202
Engine oil change 203
Engine oil filler neck 202
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 203
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 203
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 217
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 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 202
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 161
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 208
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
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 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hardtop 46
Hardtop, rollover protection system 99
Hardtop, trunk partition 49
Hazard warning flashers 216
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 208
Headlights 208
Headlights, care 222
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 89
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Heating, neck 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 165
Homepage 6
Hood 200
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 168
HUD Head-up Display 89
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 190
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 101 , 104
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 146, 150
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 186 Inflation pressure warning
FTM, tires 104
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 94
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 216
Intelligent Safety 106
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 94
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 155
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 59
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
Interval mode 70
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 217 K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 96
L
Lamp replacement 207
Lamp replacement, front 208
Lamp replacement, rear 210
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 172
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 63
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 222
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 209
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 208
Length, vehicle 228
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 223
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 208
Lighter 157
Lighting 91
Lights 91
Lights and bulbs 207
Light switch 91
Load 172
Loading 171
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