
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW M4 ConvertibleWidth with mirrorsinches/mm79.3/2,014Width without mirrorsinches/mm73.6/1,870Heightinches/mm54.6/1,386Lengthinches/mm184.5/4,687Wheelbaseinches/mm110.7/2,812Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m40/12.2
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  116 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  74 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  139 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  113 
Active M differential  119 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  115 
Adaptive Light Control  95 
Adaptive M chassis  119 
Additives, oil  185 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  52 
After washing vehicle  205 
Airbags  99 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  100 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  138 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  137 
Air distribution, manual  138 
Air flow, automatic climate control  138 
Air pressure, tires  172 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  139 
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  177 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter  142 
Alternative oil types  185 
Ambient light  97 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  70 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  116 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  117 
Anti-theft protection, see through-loading sys‐
tem  149 
Approved axle load  210 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  185 
Arrival time  88 
Ash tray  145 
Assistance when driving off  120  
Attentiveness assistant  115 
AUTO intensity  137 
Automatic car wash  204 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  136  
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  101 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  95 
Automatic locking  43 
Automatic recirculated-air control  138 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  137 
AUTO program, intensity  137 
Auto Start/Stop function  65 
Average fuel consumption  88 
Average speed  88 
Axle loads, weights  210 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  53 
Backrest, width  53 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  199  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  202 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  195 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  195 
Belts, safety belts  55 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  153 
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  188 
BMW M technology  156 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  153 
Brake assistant  116 
Brake discs, break-in  158 
Brake force display  115 
Brake lights, adaptive  115 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  115 
Brake pads, break-in  158 
Braking, hints  159 
Breakdown assistance  198 
Break-in  158 
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Protective function, win‐dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  186 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  63 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  69 
Rear lights  195 
Rear socket  146 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  193 
Rearview camera  126 
Rearview mirror  57 
Rear window defroster  138 
Recirculated-air filter  139 
Recirculated-air mode  138 
Recommended fuel grade  170 
Recommended tire brands  176 
Refueling  168 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  39 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  141  
Replacement fuse  196 
Replacing parts  190 
Replacing wheels/tires  176 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  122  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  104 Retaining straps, securing
cargo  163 
Retreaded tires  176 
Roadside parking lights  95 
Rollover protection sys‐ tem  102 
RON recommended fuel grade  170 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  210 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  202 
Rubber components, care  206 
S
Safe braking  159 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  56 
Safety belts  55 
Safety belts, care  207 
Safety systems, airbags  99 
Saving fuel  164 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  190 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  203 
Sealant  177 
Seat and mirror memory  56 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  55 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  60 
Seats  52 
Selection list in instrument cluster  87 
Selector lever  72 
Selector lever position  72 
Sensors, care  207 Sequential mode  72 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  188 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  84 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  120 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  122  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings, M Drive  116 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  90 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  56 
Shift point indicator  93 
Side airbags  99 
Side View  129 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  43 
Sitting safely  52 
Size  210 
Smallest turning radius  210 
Snow chains  180 
Socket  145 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  189 
SOS button  198 
Spare fuse  196 
Specified engine oil types  185 
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 displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  89 
Stability control systems  116 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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