2016 BMW M4 clutch

Activating1.Engage a drive position.2.Briefly tap on the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse.
Deactivating
Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stop.
Flashing display on selector lever of
double clutch transmission
In some situations, the actually engaged gear‐
box setting may be different from the selector
lever position, and the display in the selector
lever flashes.
In these cases, refer to the display in the in‐
strument cluster, see page 75.
D Drive mode
In drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐ cally changed.
Kick-down: for maximum acceleration, for ex‐
ample, when overtaking. To do that, depress
the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance
point.
Change to sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or push the selector lever in the
D/S direction.
S sequential mode Change up or change down using the shift
paddle or selector lever without coming off the
gas.
▷Shortly before a minimum speed depend‐
ing on the gear, it automatically down‐
shifts.▷The gears are only shifted up or down with
the appropriate engine speed and road
speed.
For example, there is no downshift at too
high an engine speed.▷Kick-down: by operating the kick-down
and the left shift paddle or selector lever at
the same time, you can change down to
the lowest possible gear.▷Driving off is possible even in 2nd gear on a
level carriageway, for example, when it is
smooth.
To change to Drive mode: press selector lever
in the D/S direction.
R Reverse Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
For rocking out, even up to 10 km/h, approxi‐
mately 6 mph is possible. To do that, shift be‐
tween forward and reverse gear without apply‐
ing the brakes.
N Neutral, idling Select this in a car wash, for example. The ve‐
hicle will then be able to move, see page 208.
P Park The driven wheels are locked.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷After stopping the engine in the radio
ready state, see page 65, or ignition off,
see page 65, when position R or D is en‐
gaged.▷Position N is engaged and ignition is off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Drive mode
▷Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76,
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5.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.▷"D"Drive Mode.▷"S"Sequential mode.6."Gear position"7.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.8.Set other drive programs as necessary.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
WARNING
Depending on the settings, DSC may
only be available to a limited extent or not at all.
Danger of accident or damage to property. Ob‐
serve the settings for DSC in M Drive and react
actively if necessary. Adjust the driving style
and react if necessary.◀
Display in the instrument cluster Selected drive program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control allows optimum acceleration
when driving off on a non-slip road surface.
General
Using Launch Control leads to preliminary component wear, as this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control when running in,
see page 162.
Requirements
Launch Control is available with an engine at
operating temperature, so after an uninterrup‐
ted drive of at least 10 km, approximately
6 miles.
To start with Launch Control, do not engage
the steering wheel.
Activating Launch Control1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, see
page 124.2.Select sequential mode with gear 1 and
drive program 3.3.With the engine running, depress the brake
with the left foot.4.Depress accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed when driving off is regu‐
lated.
The flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.5.Using the Cruise Control, change the en‐
gine speed when driving off by 500 rpm.6.Release brake, vehicle accelerates. Con‐
tinue to press accelerator pedal.
Upshifting happens automatically as long
as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is only available again after a
certain distance has been travelled.
System limits
This gearbox has overheat protection, which
protects the clutch against extreme loads.
▷Indicator light illuminates yellow:
gearbox too hot.
Avoid high engine load and fre‐
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Moderate continued driving possible. Stop
at the next opportunity, stop the engine
and allow the gearbox to cool.
Avoid frequent, heavy driving off and on up‐
ward inclines, do not hold the vehicle by
slightly giving gas with sliding clutch, other‐
wise the gearbox may overheat.
In traffic queues or at very low speeds, use the
Low Speed Assistant, see page 74.
M Engine Dynamics Control
Principle The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to movements of the
accelerator pedal.
Programs Possibilities for adjusting the responsiveness:
▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Mini‐
mised consumption
Ideal, for example, in city traffic or on snow▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics
Selecting program
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
Using the button
Press button until the desired program is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster Engine dynamics control with selected
programs with activated display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
see page 86.
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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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▷When interrupted: press once.
The indicators turn off. The saved desired
speed is deleted.
Interrupting When the system is activated, press
the button on the steering wheel.
The system interrupts automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the brake is applied.▷If the clutch is depressed for a few seconds
or released with no gear engaged.▷If too high a gear has been engaged for the
speed.▷If MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.▷If DSC intervenes.
Maintaining, saving, changing speed
Notes WARNING
The desired speed can be inadvertently
set incorrectly or called up. Danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt the desired speed to the driving
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.◀
Maintaining speed, saving
During the interruption, press the rocker
switch.
With the system switched on, the driven speed
is maintained and saved as the desired speed.
This is shown in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster, see page 130.
If necessary, Dynamic Stability Control DSC
will be switched on.
Changing speed
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
With the system active, the speed that is then
shown is set and will be achieved on a clear
road.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
lightly up to the resistance point, the de‐
sired speed is increased or decreased by
approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired
speed is increased or decreased to the
next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐
ter display.
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.▷Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐
ance point is reached and holding acceler‐
ates or decelerates the vehicle without
pressing the accelerator pedal.
The speed is maintained after letting go of
the rocker switch. Pressing beyond the re‐
sistance point results in greater vehicle ac‐
celeration.
Call up desired speed
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The saved speed is regained and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light Depending on the equipment the indi‐
cator light in the instrument cluster
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situation and the area around the vehicle and
intervene actively in the corresponding situa‐
tions.◀1.Switch on the Park Assistant and activate,
if applicable.
Status of the parking space search is dis‐
played on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve an optimum parking position,
wait for the automatic steering process af‐
ter changing gear at standstill.
The end of the parking process is dis‐
played on the Control Display.3.Straighten up the parking position, if appli‐
cable.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel the Park Assistant at any time:
▷ "Park Assist" Select the symbol on the
Control Display.▷Press the button.
Cancelling automatically
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
▷When holding firmly onto the steering
wheel or even if steering is done.▷When selecting gear, which does not cor‐
respond to the information on the Control
Display.▷At speeds over approx. 10 km/h, approx.
6 mph.▷Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷Any obstacles difficult to get over, for ex‐
ample kerbstones.▷With obstacles that suddenly arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC shows
gaps are too small.▷When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or parking time is exceeded.▷If turn indicator is set opposite to desired
parking side.▷When changing to other functions on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is shown.
Flashing display on selector lever of
double clutch transmission
In some situations, the actually engaged gear‐
box setting may be different from the selector
lever position after a cancellation of function,
and the display in the selector lever flashes.
In these cases, refer to the display in the in‐
strument cluster, see page 75.
Continuing
You can continue a cancelled parking process,
if applicable.
For this purpose, follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
System limits
No parking support The Park Assistant does not support in the
following situations:
▷On sharp bends.
Restrictions of the function
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
▷When on uneven road surfaces, for exam‐
ple gravel roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep upward or downward gradients.▷If leaves have collected or snow has drifted
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Driving precautionsVehicle 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.
Running in General
Moving parts need a certain time to achieve
maximum operating efficiency as a unit.
The following information helps to achieve
maximum service life and efficiency of the ve‐
hicle.
Do not use Launch Control, see page 77, when
running in.
Engine, gearbox and differential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles Drive with alternating revolutions and speeds,
but do not exceed 5500 rpm and 170 km/h, ap‐ proximately 106 mph.
In principle, avoid full load or kick-down.
At 2000 km, 1200 miles
Have maintenance conduct a drive-in service.
From 2000 km, approximately
1200 miles to 5000 km, approximately
3100 miles
Revolutions and vehicle speed can gradually
be increased to a continuous speed of
220 km/h, approximately 137 mph.The maximum speed of 250 km/h, approxi‐
mately 155 mph is only to be used briefly, for
example when overtaking.
Tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
Brake system
Brake pads and discs of the M compound
brakes only achieve a favourable wear and
contact pattern after approximately 500 km,
approximately 300 miles. Drive moderately
during this running-in period.
Brake discs and pads of the M carbon ceramic
brakes only achieve a favourable wear and
contact pattern after approx. 1000 km, approx.
600 miles. Drive moderately during this run‐
ning-in period.
Clutch
The clutch only begins to function optimally at
approximately 500 km, approximately
300 miles. Engage the clutch gently during this
running-in period.
After fitting new parts The same running-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
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Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is
necessary.
The vehicle can be steered. Any obstacles can
be avoided with steering wheel movements
that are as calm as possible.
A pulsing of the brake pedal shows that ABS is
regulating.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake disks can cause functional noise. How‐
ever, this has no effect on the efficiency and
operational safety of the brakes.
Objects in the range of movement of
the pedals and in the footwell
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can re‐
strict the pedal travel, or block a pedal that has
been pressed. Danger of accidents. Stow
items in the vehicle so that they are secure and
cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only use
floor mats that have been categorised as ap‐
propriate for the vehicle and that can be fas‐
tened accordingly. Do not use any loose floor
mats, and do not place several floor mats on
top of one another. Make sure that there is suf‐
ficient space for the pedals. Ensure that the
floor mats are securely reattached after having
been removed, for example for cleaning.◀
Wet roads
In damp weather, if road grit has been spread
or there is heavy rain, apply the brakes lightly
every few kilometres/miles.
In doing so, do not obstruct other road users.
The resulting heat dries the brake discs and
pads.
The braking force will be available immediately
if needed.Downhill gradients
WARNING
Even slight, continuous pressure on the
brake pedal can cause overheating, brake pad
wear or even brake system failure. Danger of
accidents. Avoid excessive loads on the
brake.◀
WARNING
When idling or with the engine switched
off, safety-relevant functions are restricted or
no longer available, for example the braking ef‐
fect of the engine or power assistance for the
braking force and steering. Danger of acci‐
dents. Do not drive at idle speed or with the
engine switched off.◀
When driving on long or steep downhill
stretches, use the gear in which the least brak‐
ing is required. Otherwise the brake system
can overheat and braking action is reduced.
Manual gearbox:
The braking effect can be additionally in‐
creased by shifting down, even into first gear, if
applicable.
M double clutch transmission:
The braking action of the engine can be boos‐
ted further by shifting down in sequential
mode, see page 75.
Corrosion of the brake disc Corrosion of the brake discs and contamina‐
tion of the brake pads increase with the
following circumstances:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
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