2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE automatic transmission

Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
Switch off Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may
be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
System limits
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:▷Partially covered pedestrians.▷Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.▷Pedestrians outside of the detection range.▷Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.▷If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.▷Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
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Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
Manual transmission:
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
M double-clutch transmission:
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down in sequential mode, refer to
page 72.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obsta‐
cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may
result.◀
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 87
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Instrument cluster 77
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 198
Intelligent Safety 106
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 137
Interior equipment 141
Interior lights 97
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 143
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84
Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 195
Jump-starting 199
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41 Key Memory, refer to Per‐
sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 99
L Lamp replacement 190
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 193
Lane departure warning 112
Lane margin, warning 112
Language on Control Dis‐ play 90
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 163
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 206
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 191
Length, vehicle 210
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 191
Lighter 145
Lighting 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 190
Light switch 94
Load 163
Loading 162
Loading aid 147
Loading, see interior equip‐ ment 147
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43 Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 53
Low Speed Assistant 72
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐ ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 188
Make-up mirror 145
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribution 138
Manual air flow 138
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 125
Manual operation, rearview camera 127
Manual operation, Side View 130
Manual operation, Top View 131
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 176
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 137
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 177 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Standard view, head-up dis‐play 91
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 120
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartments 151
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 151
Storage, tires 177
Storing the vehicle 207
Suitable engine oils 185
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 145
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 126
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 140
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
System states of dynamic driving 84
T
Tachometer 81
Tail lights 193
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 156
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Terminal, starting aid 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 53
Through-loading system 149
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 88
Tire damage 175
Tire identification marks 173
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Tires, changing 176
Tire sealant 177
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tire tread 175
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 190
Top View 130
Total vehicle weight 210
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202
Tow-starting 201
Tow truck 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 89
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68 Trip odometer 82
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 201
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Trunk, trunk partition 49
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 128
Turn signals, operation 68
U Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 141
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 146
V Vanity mirror 145
Vehicle battery 195
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 195
Vehicle, break-in 158
Vehicle care 205
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 195
Vehicle paint 205
Vehicle storage 207
Vehicle wash 204 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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