2016 BMW M4 warning

Tyre sizes
The pressure values apply for the tyre sizes
categorised by the vehicle manufacturer as
suitable and the tyre makes recommended for
the respective vehicle type.
More information regarding wheels and tyres
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Tyre tread
Summer tyres
The tyre tread depth should not be less than
3 mm, 0.12 in.
Below a tread depth of 3 mm, approximately
0.12 in, there is a high risk of aquaplaning.
Winter tyres The tyre tread depth should not be less than4 mm, approximately 0.16 in.
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approximately
0.16 in, suitability for vehicle operation in win‐
ter is restricted.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed across the tyre
circumference and have the legally prescribed
minimum height of 1.6 mm, approximately
0.06 in.
They are identified on the tyre's side wall by
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tyre damage
General Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the pres‐
ence of foreign bodies and wear.
Notes
Vehicle behaviour that is an indication of tyre
damage or other faults:▷Unusual vibrations during the journey.▷Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐
nounced pulling to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by, for example, run‐
ning over kerbs, road damage etc.
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. If you get a
note about tyre damage during the journey,
immediately reduce speed and come to a halt.
Have the wheels and tyres checked. To do
this, carefully drive to the nearest Service Part‐
ner or a qualified specialist workshop. If neces‐
sary, have the vehicle towed or transported
there.◀
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. Do not repair
damaged tyres, have them renewed instead.◀
Age of tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective of wear, change tyres after
six years at the latest.
Date of manufacture
On the tyre side wall:
DOT … 0115: the tyre was made in the
1st week of 2015.
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Replacement of wheels and
tyres
Fitting Have fitting and balancing performed by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Wheel and tyre combination The correct wheel and tyre combination and
rim designs for the vehicle can be consulted at
a Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations will in‐
terfere with the proper functioning of various
systems, such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good vehicle handling, always fit
tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all
wheels.
After a tyre has been damaged, fit the original
wheel and tyre combination again.
WARNING
Wheels and tyres that are categorised as
unsuitable by the vehicle manufacturer can
damage parts of the vehicle, for example by
touching the bodywork as a result of toleran‐
ces, in spite of having the same nominal size.
Danger of accidents. Use wheels and tyres that
have been categorised as suitable for the re‐
spective vehicle type by the vehicle manufac‐
turer.◀Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle depending on
tyre size. These can be seen by the asterisk on
the side wall of the tyre.
New tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
Retreaded tyres The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against the use of retreaded tyres.
WARNING
Retreaded tyres can have various tyre
carcasses. Their durability may be reduced
with increasing age. Danger of accidents. Do
not use retreaded tyres.◀
Winter tyres For operation on wintry carriageways, winter
tyres are recommended.
Although so-called all-season tyres with an M
+S label have better winter characteristics than
summer tyres, they do not normally match the
performance of winter tyres.
Maximum speed of winter tyres
If the vehicle is capable of speeds higher than
the speed permitted for the winter tyres, an in‐
formation sticker stating the maximum permit‐
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ted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐
played in the driver's field of view. The sticker
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and comply
with the respectively permitted maximum
speed.
Interchanging front and rear wheels
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against interchanging the front and rear
wheels. This could impair vehicle handling
Such a change is not permitted in vehicles with
different tyre or rim dimensions on the front
and rear axles.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and pref‐
erably dark place when not in use.
Protect tyres against contamination from oil,
grease and fuel.
Do not exceed the maximum tyre pressure in‐
dicated on the tyre's side wall.
Remedying flat tyres Safety measures▷Park the vehicle on a solid surface and as
far away from moving traffic as possible.▷Switch on hazard warning lights.▷Protect the vehicle against rolling, by ap‐
plying the parking brake.▷Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position of the wheels.▷Allow all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and guide them out of the danger
area, for example behind the crash barrier.▷Set up warning triangle an appropriate dis‐
tance away.Mobility system
Principle With the mobility system, minor tyre damage
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.
To do that, liquid sealant is pumped into the
tyres which encloses the damage from the in‐ side when it hardens.
The compressor can be used to check the tyre
inflation pressure.
Notes▷Please observe the notes on the applica‐
tion of the Mobility system which are on
the compressor and the sealant container.▷Applying the Mobility system can be inef‐
fective for tyre damage as from a size of
approximately 4 mm.▷Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop if you are unable to put
the tyre back in operation.▷If possible, foreign matter that has penetra‐
ted the tyre should remain inside the tyre.▷Remove the speed limit sticker from the
sealant container and attach to the steer‐
ing wheel.▷Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel
electronics. If sealant is used, check the
electronics as soon as you get an opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if necessary.
DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gas con‐
tains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless, but highly toxic. In enclosed spaces,
the exhaust fumes can also build up outside
the vehicle. Danger of fatal injury. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
Storage
Mobility system is located under boot floor.
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Bonnet
Notes WARNING
Incorrectly performed work in the engine
compartment can damage components and
lead to a safety risk. Danger of accident or damage to property. Have work in the engine
compartment carried out by a Service Partner
or a qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
The engine compartment contains mov‐
ing components. Certain components can also
move in the engine compartment when the ve‐
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator
fan. Danger of injury. Do not reach into the area
of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and
hair away from moving parts.◀
ATTENTION
When wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, they can be trapped when the
bonnet is opened. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in
contact with the windscreen.◀
WARNING
The bonnet has projecting parts on the
inside, for example locking hooks. Danger of
injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for
projecting parts and keep these areas clear.◀
ATTENTION
When closing, the bonnet must audibly
click into place. Additional pushing can dam‐
age the bonnet. Danger of damage to property.
Open and close the bonnet once more. Avoid
additional pushing.◀WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it
can come open during the journey and impair
visibility. Danger of accidents. Stop immedi‐
ately and close the bonnet correctly.◀
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped
when opening and closing the bonnet. Danger
of injury. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the bonnet
is free.◀
Opening bonnet1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Bonnet is released.2.After releasing the lever, pull lever again,
arrow 2.
Bonnet is opened.
Indicator and warning lamps With the bonnet unlocked, a Check Control
message is shown.
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Different messages are shown on the display,
depending on the engine oil level. Follow these
messages.
If there is too little engine oil, within the next
200 km, approximately 120 miles top up en‐
gine oil, see page 186.
Detailed measurement
Principle In the detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked and shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
Check Control message is shown.
During the measurement, the idle speed is
slightly raised.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on an even road.▷Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral posi‐
tion, clutch and accelerator pedal not de‐
pressed.▷M double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Carrying out a detailed measurement
Carry out a detailed measurement of the en‐
gine oil level:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Duration: approximately 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Notes ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property.
Top up the engine oil within the next 200 km,
approximately 120 miles.◀
ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If you fill too much engine oil, have
the excess extracted by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
Service products, for example oils,
greases, coolants and fuels, can contain sub‐
stances that are harmful to health. Danger of
injury or life. Comply with the notes on the
containers. Do not allow service products to
come into contact with clothing, skin eyes. Do
not pour service products into other bottles.
Keep service products out of the reach of chil‐
dren.◀
General Do not top up engine oil unless message isdisplayed in instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and securely stop the
vehicle before topping up with engine oil.
Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.
Wipe up spilled engine oil with a lint-free cloth.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compart‐
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CoolantVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
General
The vehicle has two coolant tanks located in
the engine compartment.
To guarantee operational safety of the vehicle,
always check the coolant levels of both coolant
tanks.
Notes WARNING
If the cooling system is opened when the
engine is hot, coolant can escape and cause
scalds. Danger of injury. Only open the cooling
system when the engine has cooled down.◀
WARNING
Additives are harmful to health and incor‐
rect additives can damage the engine. Danger
of injury and damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with clothing,
skin or eyes, and do not swallow them. Only
use suitable additives.◀
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information regarding
suitable additives is available from a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.Coolant level
Overview
Depending on the engine version, the coolant
tank is located on the right or left of the engine
compartment.
Checking1.Allow the engine to cool down.2.Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anti-
clockwise until it starts to open, then allow
the pressure to escape.3.Open cap on coolant tank.4.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the Min. and Max. marks in the filler neck.
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The vehicle owner can contact his/her Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop to
object to the entry in the electronic service his‐
tory, the associated data storage in the vehicle
and data transfer to the vehicle manufacturer,
in relation to his/her time as the vehicle owner.
In that case, no entry is made in the electronic
service history of the vehicle.
Maintenance entered is shown on the Control
Display, see page 88.
For Australia/New Zealand:
maintenance
No maintenance work other than normal main‐
tenance is required to keep the emission levels
of your vehicle within the design limits.
Socket for on-board
diagnosis, OBD
Note ATTENTION
Incorrect use of the on-board diagnosis
socket can result in malfunctions in the vehi‐
cle. Danger of damage to property. The on-
board diagnosis socket is only allowed to be
used by a Service Partner, a qualified specialist
workshop or other authorised persons.◀Position
The OBD socket for checking components de‐
finitive in terms of the composition of the ex‐
haust emissions is on the driver's side.
Emissions
▷The warning light flashes:
Engine malfunction that could
damage the catalytic converter.
Have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible.▷The warning light is illuminated:
Deterioration of exhaust emissions. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Recycling
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
handing the vehicle in at a take-back point
nominated by the manufacturer at the end of
its life cycle. The regulations concerning the
returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from
country to country. Further information is avail‐
able from a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
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ist workshop, if you are not familiar with it or it
is not described here.
A box containing spare bulbs is available from
a Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
WARNING
Lamps can become hot during operation.
Contact with the lamps can lead to burns. Dan‐
ger of injury. Only replace lamps in cooled-
down condition.◀
WARNING
Short circuits can occur when working on
switched on lighting systems. Danger of injury
or damage to property. Switch the respective
lights off when working on the lighting system.
Observe the possibly enclosed notes of the
lamp manufacturer.◀
DANGER
High voltages can be applied to the light‐
ing system. Danger of fatal injury. Have work
on the lighting system including replacing the
lamps performed by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
ATTENTION
Dirty lamps have a reduced lifetime. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Do not touch the
glass of new lamps with your bare hands. Use
a clean tissue, cloth or similar, or hold the bulb
by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
Some equipment versions have light-emitting
diodes behind a cover as a light source.
These resemble conventional lasers and are
classified by legislation as Class 1 light-emit‐
ting diodes.
WARNING
Excessively intense brightness can irri‐
tate or harm the retina of the eye. Danger of in‐
jury. Do not look directly at the headlights orother light sources for a sustained period. Do
not remove covers from LEDs.◀
Headlight glass
During cool or humid weather, the exterior
lights can mist over. When driving with the light
switched on, the condensation disappears af‐
ter a short time. There is no need to replace
the headlight glass.
If the headlights do not demist, even when
driving with the lights switched on and increas‐ ing moisture builds up, for example water
droplets in the lights, have these checked by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Headlight adjustment The adjustments of the headlight can be affec‐
ted by changing lights and bulbs. Have the
headlight adjustment checked and if necessary
corrected by a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop after changing lights and
lamps.
Front lights, replacing the bulbs
Xenon headlight Notes DANGER
High voltages can be applied to the light‐
ing system. Danger of fatal injury. Have work
on the lighting system including replacing the
lamps performed by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
These bulbs have a very long service life and
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