2015 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE heating

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 158, period.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Activate Launch Control1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 117.2.Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and
driving program 3.3.With the engine running, apply the brake
with the left foot.4.Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.5.If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.6.Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.
Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is available again only after a
certain distance has been driven.
System limits
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
▷Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.▷Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 72.
M Driving Dynamics Control
The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal
movements.
ProgramsResponse behavior options:
▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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Climate controlVehicle features and options
This 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Automatic climate control
1Seat heating, left   542Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right   548Cooling function9Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Rear window defroster14Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear15Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐
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HintsSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐
dow condensation increases.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐ ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 137, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Convertible program
When the hardtop is open, the convertible pro‐
gram is activated as well. In the convertible
program, the automatic climate control is opti‐
mized for driving with the hardtop open. In ad‐
dition, the air flow is increased as the vehicle
speed increases.
The efficiency of the convertible program can
be greatly enhanced by installing the wind de‐
flector.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
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If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
Switching the system on/off
Switch off Press the left button for the minimum
speed.
Switching on
Press any button except▷Rear window defroster.▷Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 188, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation
Front ventilation
▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.▷Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in
the upper body region, arrow 3.Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
The set interior temperature for the driver
and passenger are not changed.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in the rear
▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.▷Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if
needed.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by us‐
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LoadingVehicle features and options
This 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Loading with hardtop open
Before opening the hardtop, fold down
the cargo area partition and make sure the
loading is correct. Otherwise, parts of the hard‐
top can be damaged.◀Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 85.
Use coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
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External temperature warn‐ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 163
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 138
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104
Flooding 159
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 159
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front lights 191
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 168 Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 196
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 141
Gasoline 170
Gear change 73
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 159
Glare shield 145
Glove compartment 151
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 160
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hardtop 46
Hardtop, rollover protection system 102
Hardtop, trunk partition 49
Hazard warning flashers 198
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 191
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 91
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 92 Head-up display, standard
view 91
Heating, neck 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 163
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High-performance en‐ gine 156
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 120
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 159
HUD Head-up Display 91
Hydroplaning 159
I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 173
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 78
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 78
Individual air distribution 138
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 116 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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M carbon ceramic brake 156
M Compound brake 156
M differential, active 119
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 118
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 71
M Drive 116
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 75
M Dynamic Mode MDM 118
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 199
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 84
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 156
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 92
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck warmer 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 128
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 185
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 190
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 205
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 124
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 124
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 94
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 128
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 109
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
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