2016 BMW M4 maintenance

MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This 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.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system points out the nec‐
essary maintenance measures and so sup‐
ports in maintaining the road and operational
safety of the vehicle.
Scopes and intervals may vary depending on
national version. Replacement work, spare
parts, operating materials and wear material
are calculated separately. Further information
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Condition Based Service,
CBS
Sensors and advanced algorithms monitor the
conditions in which your vehicle is used. Con‐
dition Based Service uses this information to
calculate the maintenance requirements.
The system thus enables adaptation of the
scope of maintenance to the individual usage
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
see page 87, can be displayed at the Control
Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on maintenance requirements is
continually saved in the remote control. The Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop can read out this data and suggest an op‐
timised maintenance scope for your vehicle.
This is why you should hand over the remote
control that was last used for driving to your
service advisor with the vehicle.
Periods out of use
Immobilisation periods with the vehicle battery
disconnected are not taken into account.
Updating the time-dependent maintenance
scope such as brake fluid and any engine oil
and microfilter or activated carbon filter can be
done by a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Service history Have maintenance and repair carried out by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
The maintenance work carried out is entered in
the proof of maintenance and the vehicle data.
The entries are, just like a service booklet, evi‐
dence of regular maintenance.
If an entry is made in the electronic service his‐
tory of the vehicle, service-relevant data is not
only saved in the vehicle but also on the central
IT systems of BMW AG, Munich.
The data entered in the electronic service his‐
tory can also be viewed by the new vehicle
owner after a change of vehicle owner. In addi‐
tion, all Service Partners and other authorised
and qualified specialist workshops can view
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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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5.Install the cable on the handle of the emer‐
gency release and engage the handle into
the fastening.6.Fit the bracket for the warning triangle.7.Attach the warning triangle.
Tail lights, number plate lights and
centre brake light
These lights use LED technology. Contact a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop in the case of a defect.
Changing a wheel
Notes
When using sealants, immediate wheel change
in the event of loss of tyre pressure in case of
puncture is not required.
As a result, no spare wheel is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
optional accessories from a Service Partner or
a qualified specialist workshop.
Jack mounting points
The jack mounting points are located in the il‐
lustrated positions.
Thiefproof wheel studs
The adapter of the thiefproof wheel studs can
be found in the tool kit or in an oddments tray
in the tool kit.
▷Wheel stud, arrow 1.▷Adapter, arrow 2.
Removing
1.Place the adapter on the wheel stud.2.Unscrew wheel stud.
After reattaching the wheel stud, remove the
adapter again.
Car battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information regarding the battery can be
enquired with a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery ATTENTION
Vehicle batteries that have been categor‐
ised by the manufacturer of the vehicle as un‐
suitable can damage systems, or prevent func‐
tions from being carried out. Danger of
damage to property. Only use vehicle batteries
that have been classified as suitable by the ve‐
hicle manufacturer.◀
When the vehicle battery has been changed,
have the battery registered on the vehicle by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop to ensure that all comfort functions are
fully available and any appropriate Check Con‐
trol messages are no longer displayed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, anti-lock braking sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
Activation, airbags 106
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 120
Adaptive brake light, see Dy‐ namic brake lights 120
Adaptive Headlights 100
Adaptive M chassis 126
Additives, oil 187
Adjust headlights 102
After washing the car 209
Age of tyres 176
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning lamp 105
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front passenger air‐
bags 106
Air conditioning 144
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic air condi‐ tioning 146
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tyres 175
Alarm, false 43
Alarm system 42
All-season tyres, see Winter tyres 177
Alternative oil grades 187
Ambient lighting 103
Anti-freeze protection, washer fluid 73
Anti-lock braking system, ABS 123 Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 42
Anti-theft system, wheel studs 199
Anti-trap mechanism, glass Roof 46
Anti-trap mechanism, win‐ dows 44
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
grades 187
Aquaplaning 163
Around the centre con‐ sole 14
Around the headlining 15
Around the steering wheel 12
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 149
Attentiveness assistant 121
AUC, automatic air recircula‐ tion control 146
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic air condition‐ ing 144
Automatic air recirculation control, AUC 146
Automatic anti-glare control, see High-beam assis‐
tance 100
Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 42
Automatic parking func‐ tion 56
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle load limit 215 Axle loads, weight 215
B Backrest contour, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Backrest width 50
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery, vehicle 199
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing/towing 204
Belt holder 54
Belts, seat belts 52
Black ice, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Blower, see Air flow 146
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW homepage 6
BMW internet site 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 191
BMW M Technology 160
BMW Services 6
Bonnet 183
Boot lid closing 38
Boot lid, contactless open‐ ing 40
Boot lid, emergency re‐ lease 39
Boot lid via remote control 36
Boot, storage space 156
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assist 123
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, dynamic 120
Braking, information 163
Braking safely 163
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Journey computer 92
Jump-starting connection, starting assistance 204
Jump starting, see starting assistance 203
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Key memory, see Personal Profile 33
Key switch for front passen‐ ger airbags 106
L
Labelling of recommended tyres 177
Lane boundary, warning 115
Lane change warning 117
Lane departure warning 115
Language, on the control dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing load 166
Lashing straps, securing load 166
Launch Control 77
Laying up out of use 211
Laying up, vehicle 211
Leather, care 210
LED light, replacing the bulbs 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Left-hand traffic, light set‐ ting 102
Lenses of camera, care 211
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 149
Lighting 98 Light in the exterior mirror,
see Lane Change Warn‐
ing 117
Lights 98
Lights and light bulbs 193
Light switch 98
LIM button, see Manual Speed Limiter 119
Load 166
Loads 166
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking using door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking settings 41
Locking via the boot lid 38
Lock, wheel studs 199
Low-beam headlights 98
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 74
Luggage rack, see Roof rack 167
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ment 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ment 87
Maintenance System BMW 191
Malfunction displays, see Check control 80
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual gearbox 73
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control, PDC 132
Manual operation, rear-view camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual Speed Limiter 119
Maximum cooling effect 145
Maximum speed range 165
Maximum speed, winter tyres 177
M Carbon ceramic brakes 160
M compound brakes 160
M differential, active 126
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Memory, seat, mirror 54
M Engine Dynamics Con‐ trol 78
Menu in the instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, see iDrive operating principle 18
Message of a flat tyre 108, 109
Messages, see Check con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread depth, tyres 176
Mirror, memory 54
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication equip‐ ment 163
Mobility system 178
Moisture in the headlight 194
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Warning lamp in the exteriormirror, see Lane Change
Warning 117
Warning messages, see Check control 80
Warning triangle 203
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 73
Washer jets, windows 72
Washing the vehicle 208
Water on roads 163
Weights 215
Welcome lights 99
Welcome light when unlock‐ ing 35
Wheelbase, vehicle 214
Wheel change 199
Wheel replacement 177
Wheels, everything about wheels and tyres 175
Wheels, run flat indicator RPA 109
Width, vehicle 214
Windscreen washer jets 72
Windscreen washing sys‐ tem 71
Windscreen wipers, see Wiper system 71
Winter storage, care and maintenance 211
Winter tyres, right tyres 177
Winter tyres, tread 176
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wipers 71
Wiper system 71
Wood, care 210
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 183
X Xenon light, bulb change 194 Y
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