2016 BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE warning

The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit which is stored in a storage com‐
partment on the left side in the trunk. Open the
cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 219. 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 65, 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 223Breakdown assistanceMobility223
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 119
Adaptive Light Control 94
Additives, oil 204
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 225
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 150
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 188
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
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 195
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 205
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 120
Approved axle load 230
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 205
Arrival time 89
Ash tray 157
Assistance when driving off 124
Assist system information, on Control Display 91
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 224
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 150 Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 230
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 219
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 222
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 163
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 207
Bonus range, ECO PRO 176 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholders 163
Brake assistant 120
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 119
Brake lights, adaptive 119
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 119
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assistance 218
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 209
Bulb replacement, front 210
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 211
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 210
Bulbs and lights 209
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 219
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 227
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 136
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 140
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 163
Car battery 215
Car care products 225
Care, displays 227
Care, vehicle 225
Cargo 171
Cargo area 159
Cargo area, enlarging 159 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 163
Cargo cover 159
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 227
Car wash 224
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 207
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 162
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 209
Changing wheels 215
Changing wheels/tires 194
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 203
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 203
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 safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61 Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 226
Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 227
Climate control 146, 148
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 163
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 123
Compartments in the doors 162
Compass 155
Compressor 196
Computer, refer to On-board computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 151
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 207
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 124
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
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Engine compartment, work‐ing in 202
Engine coolant 206
Engine idling when driving, coasting 178
Engine oil 203
Engine oil, adding 204
Engine oil additives 204
Engine oil change 205
Engine oil filler neck 204
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 205
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 205
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 219
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 82
Entering a car wash 224
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 194
Exhaust system 169
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 219
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 204
Fine wood, care 226
First aid kit 219
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 222
Flat tire, changing wheels 215
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102, 105
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 227
Floor mats, care 227
Fogged up windows 147
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 159
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front fog lights 96
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 212
Front lights 210
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 186
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 82 Fuel lid 184
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 233
Fuse 216
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 186
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 161
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 230
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 218
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 210
Headlights 210
Headlights, care 225
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 91
Head-up Display, care 227
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
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High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 124
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 163
Homepage 6
Hood 202
Horn 14
Hotel function, tailgate 42
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 91
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 192
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Indication of a flat tire 102 , 105
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 188
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105 Info display, refer to On-
Board computer 87
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 96
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 218
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 96
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 47
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 84
Interval mode 71
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 215
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 74
Jump-starting 219 K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 99
L
Lamp replacement 209
Lamp replacement, front 210
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lane departure warning 115
Lane margin, warning 115
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 172
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 63
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 226
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 211
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 210
Length, vehicle 230
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 226
Light control 94
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 210
Lighter 157
Lighting 93
Lights 93
Lights and bulbs 209
Light switch 93
Load 172
Loading 171
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Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
P Paint, vehicle 225
Parallel parking assistant 141
Park Distance Control PDC 133
Parked-car ventilation 152
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170
Parking aid, refer to PDC 133
Parking assistant 141
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 93
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 137
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 133
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 113
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 226
Power failure 216
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 188 Pressure warning FTM,
tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 206
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 214
Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 147, 150
Recirculated-air filter 151
Recirculated-air mode 147, 150
Recommended fuel grade 186
Recommended tire brands 195
Refueling 184
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 216 Replacing parts 209
Replacing wheels/tires 194
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 195
Roadside parking lights 94
RON recommended fuel grade 186
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 230
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 222
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Rubber components, care 226
Run-flat tires 196
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 227
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 174
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐hicle tool kit 209
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 223
Sealant 196
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seats 51
Selection list in instrument cluster 87
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 74
Sensors, care 227
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 207
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 124
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 75
Side airbags 98
Side View 138
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 51
Size 230
Slide/tilt glass roof 49 Smallest turning radius 230
Snow chains 199
Socket 157
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 208
SOS button 218
Spare fuse 216
Specified engine oil types 205
Speed, average 88
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 86
Speed Limit Information 86
Speed warning 89
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 89
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 74
Sport steering, variable 122
Stability control systems 120
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 67
Start/Stop button 65
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 66
Status control display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 124
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 73
Steptronic transmission 73
Stopping the engine 66 Storage compartment in the
rear 163
Storage compartments 161
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 161
Storage, tires 196
Storing the vehicle 227
Suitable engine oils 205
Summer tires, tread 193
Sun visor 157
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 136
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 122
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 82
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Tailgate, hotel function 42
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 212
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 230
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 147, 149
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 83
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Tempomat, refer to ActiveCruise Control 125
Terminal, starting aid 220
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192
Tire inflation pressure 188
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 105
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Tires, changing 194
Tire sealant 196
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 188
Tires, run-flat tires 196
Tire tread 193
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 209
Top View 139
Total vehicle weight 230
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 222
Towing 221
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 222
Tow-starting 221
Tow truck 221
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 101
Traction control 121
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 121
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 76
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 73
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 73 Transporting children
safely 61
Tread, tires 193
Trip computer 89
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 221
Turning circle 230
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 137
Turn signals, operation 69
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 74
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 226
USB interface 158
V Vanity mirror 157
Variable sport steering 122
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 225
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 215
Vehicle paint 225 Vehicle storage 227
Vehicle wash 224
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 152
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 79
Warning displays, see Check Control 79
Warning messages, see Check Control 79
Warning triangle 219
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 72
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 224
Water on roads 169
Weights 230
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 93
Wheel base, vehicle 230
Wheel cleaner 226
Wheels, changing 194
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 188
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Width, vehicle 230
Window defroster, rear 147, 150
Windows, powered 47
Windshield washer fluid 72
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