2015 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE through loading

fixing points on the opposite side of the ve‐
hicle.5.Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,
arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflec‐
tor can be positioned in front of the fixing
points on the installation side.
Press the wind deflector downward, while
inserting the pins in the corresponding fix‐
ing points, arrows 2.6.To ensure safe latching, press the wind de‐
flector downward in the middle, arrows 1.
Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐
flector on the recessed grip and fold it up,
arrow 2.Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far
back
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back
with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to
be moved all the way back. Otherwise, the
wind deflector will be damaged.◀
RemovingProceed in reverse sequence.1.On vehicles with a through-loading sys‐
tem: fold rear transport locks down, ar‐
row 1.2.Place wind deflector in the orientation
shown in the picture on the lower fixtures,
arrow 2, and tilt it back.3.Push the front transport lock down, ar‐
row 3.
Luggage on the back seat
In order to store luggage on the rear seat when
the wind deflector is installed, the outer frame
of the wind deflector is flipped up.
In this wind deflector position, the rear seat
backrest can be folded down, e.g. to protect
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Through-loading systemThe concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest or removing the
middle section.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐
cated in or reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀
Opening
Unlock the rear seat backrest, arrow 1, and fold
forward, arrow 2.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
Make sure that the lock engages prop‐
erly when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐
ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the
vehicle's occupants.◀
To secure cargo, refer to page 172, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
Middle section
Removing
Push down the tab, arrow 1, and remove the
center section, arrow 2.
Anti-theft protection
The concept
The anti-theft protection prevents access to
the cargo area from the interior.
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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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Seating position for chil‐dren 61
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 205
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 123
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 137
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 52
Size 228
Smallest turning radius 228
Snow chains 197
Socket 157
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 206
SOS button 216
Spare fuse 214
Specified engine oil types 203
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 86 Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 122
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Sport steering, variable 121
Stability control systems 119
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 101
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 123
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 71
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment in the rear 165
Storage compartments 163
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 163
Storage, tires 194
Storing the vehicle 224
Suitable engine oils 203
Summer tires, tread 191
Sun visor 157
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 135 Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 121
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 210
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 146, 148
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 124
Terminal, starting aid 218
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 53
Through-loading system 161
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 192
Tire identification marks 190
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 192
Tire sealant 194
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 186
Tires, run-flat tires 194 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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