2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE service indicator

What reduces the restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect is reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
nism.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐
aged otherwise:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Check and replace safety belts
This should only be done by your service
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not
work properly.◀
Headrests Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat could result in an accident.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
The concept
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
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▷Energy recovery, refer to page 83.▷Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to
page 83.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 82.▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 78.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 83.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 83.▷Service requirements, refer to page 84.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 86.▷System states of driving dynamics, refer to
page 84.▷Time, refer to page 82.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐
lease parking brake, refer to page 67.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
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Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear shift indicator
The conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission
and for the manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Displays
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▷Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
M view
1Current engine speed, highlighted2Shift point indicator3Pre-warning field, speed display4Red warning field, speed display5Speed6Gear display/warning messages
Activate M view:
Select displays in the Head-up Display.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Adjusting the height
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the rotation
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
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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
to page 188.Seite 165Saving fuelDriving tips165
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Headlights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 190.
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1.In the wheel house, unscrew three screws
using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, arrow 1.2.Lift the wheel house panel and firmly hold
it, arrow 2.3.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.4.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.5.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.6.Refasten the wheel house panel.
LED headlights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Headlights
1Cornering light2Low beams/headlight flasher3High beams/headlight flasher4Parking lights / daytime running lights5Turn signal6Side marker lightsSeite 192MobilityReplacing components192
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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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