2016 BMW M4 Owners Manual

there is a very short distance to a vehicle
ahead.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning in the event of an im‐
mediate collision if the vehicle approaches an‐
other vehicle with relatively high differential
speed.
Engage by braking and swerving as required.
Person warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If there is a risk of collision with a de‐
tected person, the symbol lights up and
a signal sounds.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Brake System, ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐
ing force reinforcement faulty. Con‐
sider longer braking distance. Have this
immediately checked by a Service Centre or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC Flashing: DSC is regulating the accel‐
eration and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilised. Decrease speed and ad‐
just driving style to the road conditions.
Illuminating: DSC has failed. Have system
checked by a Service Centre or a qualified
specialist workshop.
For further information see Dynamic Stability
Control, DSC, see page 124.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactivated Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
switched off.
For further information see Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, see page 124.M Dynamic Mode
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
For more information, see M Dynamic
Mode, see page 125.
Also flashing: MDM regulates accelera‐
tion and braking forces. The vehicle is
stabilised.
Illuminated: MDM has failed. Have sys‐
tem checked by a Service Centre or a
qualified specialist workshop.
For more information, see M Dynamic
Mode, see page 125.
Runflat indicator RPA The runflat indicator reports a pressure
loss in a tyre.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
For more information, see Runflat indicator,
see page 109.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminating: the Tyre Pressure Monitor
reports a pressure loss in a tyre.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
Flashing and then illuminating continuously: no
flat tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detec‐
ted.▷Fault due to systems or devices with the
same frequency: the system is automati‐
cally reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.▷TPM could not shut down the reset: exe‐
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▷Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop if
necessary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist
workshop.
For more information, see Tyre Pressure Moni‐
tor, see page 107.
Steering system Steering system faulty.
Have steering system checked by a
Service Centre or a qualified specialist
workshop.
Engine functions Have vehicle checked by a Service
Centre or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
For further information see socket for on-
board diagnosis, see page 192.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and warns you
under certain conditions if you leave a
detected lane without indicating first.
For further information see Lane Departure
Warning, see page 115.
Manual speed limiter Illuminating: the system is switched on.
Flashing: set speed limit exceeded. An
acoustic signal may sound.
Reduce speed or deactivate system.
Rear fog lights Rear fog lights are switched on.
For further information see rear fog lights, see
page 102.
Green lights Turn indicator Turn signal is switched on.If the indicator light flashes more rap‐
idly than usual, a turn signal light has
failed.
For further information see turn indicator, see
page 70.
Side lights, driving lights Side lights or driving lights are
switched on.
For further information see side lights/
low-beam headlights, low-beam headlight
control, see page 98.
High-beam assistance High-beam assistance is switched on.
High-beam headlights are switched on
and off automatically depending on the
traffic situation.
For further information see high beam assis‐
tance, see page 100.
Cruise Control The system is switched on. The speed
set using the control functions on the
steering wheel is maintained.
Blue lights
High-beam headlights High-beam headlights are switched on.
For further information see high-beam
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General lightsCheck Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or saved.
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
M Drive 2 is activated.
Text messages Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain the meaning of a check control
message and the indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages You can call up additional information, for ex‐
ample the cause of the fault and any action re‐
quired, via check control.
The supplementary text is automatically shown
in the Control Display for urgent messages.
Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Handbook"
Display additional information on the
Check Control message in the integrated
Owner's Handbook.▷ "Service request"
Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.▷ "Mobile Care"
Contact the Mobile Service Centre.Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on turn indicator lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played permanently and remain until the
fault has been repaired. If there are a num‐
ber of malfunctions simultaneously, the
messages are displayed in succession.
These messages can be hidden for ap‐
proximately eight seconds. They are then
displayed again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are auto‐
matically hidden after approximately
20 seconds. They remain saved and can
be displayed again.
Displaying check control messages saved in memory
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select a text message.
Messages displayed at the end of
a journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination can lead
to fluctuations in the display.
Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol tank flap is.
Information on refuelling, see page 172.
Revolution counter Yellow and red LEDs display
permitted engine speed range.
Permitted engine speed increa‐
ses as engine oil temperature
rises.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning zone if possible.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red
warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is in‐
terrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.▷Normal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high
temperature value. A check control mes‐
sage is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine become
too hot, a check control message is displayed.
Check coolant level, see page 189.
Odometer and trip distance
recorder
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip distance recorder, ar‐
row 2.
Show/reset distance
Press the button.
▷When the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is re‐
set.
Outside temperature
If the display drops to
+3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
If the digital speedo is activated, the outside
temperature can be displayed on the on-board
computer.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger
of icy roads, e.g. on bridges or on shaded
roads. Danger of accidents. At low tempera‐
tures, adjust the driving style to the weather
conditions.◀
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TimeThe time is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster.
If the digital speedo is activated,
the time can be displayed on the
on-board computer.
Setting the time and time format, see
page 93.
Date The date is displayed on the on-
board computer.
Setting the time date and date
format, see page 93.
Digital speedometer
Display The current speed is shown in
the instrument cluster.
Activating display1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3."Digital speedometer"
Setting unit
1."Settings"2."Language/units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Gear display with Drivelogic
Sequential mode▷Engaged gear, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76, ar‐
row 2.
Drive mode
▷Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76, ar‐
row 2.
Range
Display If there is a small remaining
range:
▷A Check Control message is
briefly displayed.▷The On-board computer
shows the remaining range.▷With dynamic driving style, for example
fast cornering, the engine function is not
always ensured.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
approximately 30 miles the Check Control
message is continually displayed.
ATTENTION
If the range drops below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, the engine could not be supplied
anymore with sufficient fuel. Engine functions
are not ensured anymore. Danger of damage
to property. Refuel in good time.◀
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Current fuel consumption
Display Shows the momentary fuel con‐
sumption. It is possible to check
the economy and environmental
compatibility of your driving
style.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The current fuel consumption display is
active.
Display of the driving dynamic sys‐
tems, see page 86.
The bar gauge for the current fuel consump‐
tion is shown in the instrument cluster.
Energy recuperation
Display In the coasting mode, the kinetic
energy of the vehicle is conver‐
ted into electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be lowered.
Display energy recuperation
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The energy recuperation display is ac‐
tive.
Display of the driving dynamic sys‐
tems, see page 86.
EfficientDynamics display
Displaying EfficientDynamics When travelling, information on consumption
and technology is shown.1."Vehicle information"2."EfficientDynamics"
Showing fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be shown
in the set time span.
"Consumption history"
Setting time fuel consumption history
time span
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Calling up"Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Showing EfficientDynamics Info
The current type of action can be shown.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are shown:
▷Auto Start Stop function.▷Energy recuperation.▷Air conditioning power.
Driving dynamic systems
Display The system states of the driving
dynamics are shown in the in‐
strument cluster.
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SymbolsDescriptionM engine dynamics control, see
page 78.Adaptive M chassis, see
page 126.Servotronic, see page 127.
Activating display
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The drive dynamics systems display is
active.
Display current consumption, see
page 86, and energy recovery, see
page 86.
Service requirements
Principle The distance to be driven or time to the next
maintenance is displayed briefly after switch‐ ing on the ignition briefly in the instrument
cluster.
The current service requirements can be read
by a service advisor from the remote control.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More detailed information on the scope of
maintenance can be displayed on the Control
Display.
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"Essential maintenance routines and any
statutory inspections required are dis‐
played.4.Select an entry to display more detailed in‐
formation.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionNo servicing is currently needed.Maintenance or an inspection re‐
quired by law is due soon.Servicing is overdue.
Entering deadlines
Enter deadlines for prescribed statutory in‐
spections.
Ensure that the date and time of the vehicle
are set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4."§ vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The date input is saved.
Automatic Service notification Data on the service status or on statutory in‐
spections for the vehicle are transmitted to the
Service Partner automatically when a service
or inspection is imminent.
It can be checked when the Service Partner
was notified.
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On the Control Display:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3.Call up "Options".4."Last Teleservice Call"
Service history
General Have maintenance work carried out by a Serv‐
ice Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
Performed maintenance work is recorded in
the vehicle data, see page 191.
The maintenance visits entered can be shown
on the Control Display. Operation is available
as soon as a maintenance visit has been en‐
tered in the vehicle data.
Displaying service history
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4. "Service history"
Maintenance visits carried out are shown.5.Select an entry to display more detailed in‐
formation.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance has been car‐
ried out on time.Yellow: maintenance has been car‐
ried out with a delay.Maintenance has not been carried
out.Shift point indicator
Principle The system recommends the most efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General
The shift point indicator is active in sequential
mode of the M double clutch transmission and
the manual gearbox.
Information on up or downshifting are dis‐
played on the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without shift point indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift up into most efficient gear.Shift down into most efficient gear.
Speed Limit Information with
No Passing Information
Principle
Speed Limit Information Speed Limit Information shows the currently
detected speed limit in the instrument cluster.
The camera in the area of the interior rear-view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with additional symbols, for exam‐
ple, when wet, are also compared with data in‐
ternal to the vehicle, for example the rain sen‐
sor, and displayed, depending on the situation.
The system considers the information saved in
the navigation system and also displays the
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