2016 BMW M4 Owners Manual

Engine oilVehicle 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.
General
The engine oil consumption depends on the
driving style and operating conditions.
Engine oil consumption can be increased, for
example, in the following situations:▷Dynamic driving style.▷Running in the engine.▷Engine idling.▷Use of engine oil grades categorised as
unsuitable.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
after each time you fill up with fuel.
With dynamic driving, for example, rapid cor‐
nering, the system cannot make any oil meas‐
urement. With this driving mode, the engine oil
is measured using a detailed measurement,
see page 186.
The vehicle has electronic oil measurement.
Electronic oil measurement has two measure‐
ment principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
Principle
The engine oil level is electronically monitored
when travelling and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
check control message is shown.
RequirementsA current measurement is available after ap‐
proximately 30 minutes of driving. With a
shorter trip, the status of the last sufficiently
long trip is shown.
When frequently making short trips, regularly
take a detailed measurement.
Displaying engine oil level On the Control Display:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Messages for the engine oil level
ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property. Immedi‐
ately replenish engine oil.◀
Ensure not to top up with too much engine oil. 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.◀
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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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Opening the oil filler neck1.Open bonnet, see page 1832.Open the oil filler neck anticlockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine oil types for topping
up
Notes ATTENTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
Danger of damage to property. Do not use oil
additives.◀
ATTENTION
Incorrect engine oil can lead to engine
malfunctions and damage. Danger of damage
to property. When selecting the engine oil,
make sure that the viscosity class of the en‐
gine oil is correct.◀
The engine oil quality is decisive for the life‐
time of the engine.
Several engine oil types are not available in all
countries.
Viscosity classes When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil has viscosity classes SAE 0W-40.
Alternatively, engine oils with viscosity class
SAE 0W-30 can be used.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Suitable engine oil grades
Engine oils with following oil specifications can
be topped up:Oil specificationBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-04.BMW Longlife-12 FE.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Alternative engine oil types If suitable engine oils are not available, up to
1 litre, approx. 2 pints of an engine oil with the
following oil specification can be used for top‐
ping up:
Oil specificationACEA A3/B4.
Oil change
ATTENTION
Engine oil not replaced in time can lead
to increased engine wear and thus engine
damage. Danger of damage to property. Do
not exceed the service date indicated in the
vehicle.◀
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
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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.
Topping up
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allow the pressure to escape before open‐
ing it fully.3.If necessary, slowly top up to the correct
level; do not overfill.4.Tighten cap.5.Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
soon as possible.
Disposal
When disposing of coolant and coolant
additives, comply with the relevant en‐
vironmental protection regulations.
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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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