2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE seats

After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
The central locking system locks the center
armrest.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
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Storage compartment
between the rear seats
There is a storage compartment between the
rear seats.
Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Storage compartment A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 163, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load, refer to page 163, and to store small
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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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Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 192
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 191
Bulbs and lights 190
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 127
Camera, Side View 129
Camera, Top View 131
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 153
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 156
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 162
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area partition 49
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 163
Cargo straps, securing cargo 163
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 156
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis, electronic 119
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 78
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 136
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68 Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 143
Compound brake 156
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 145
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 116
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 137
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 137
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 137
Cooling, maximum 137
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 95
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cosmetic mirror 145
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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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