2016 BMW M4 Owners Manual

Manual gearbox:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage idle position.3.Stop the engine.4.Switch on ignition.
M double clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Stop the engine.
In this way the ignition remains switched
on and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle from the
outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
When starting engine with manual gearbox:
1.Press clutch pedal.2.Press the start/stop button.
When starting engine with M double clutch
transmission:
1.Press the brake.2.Press the start/stop button.
Pressing the start/stop button or depressing
the brake switches off the ignition.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is automatically en‐
gaged:
▷With the ignition switched off.▷After approximately 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub them when dry or use abrasive
or corrosive cleaning agents.▷Soak impurities such as insects with sham‐
poo and wash off with water.▷Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not
use an ice scraper.After washing the car
After washing the car, drive it briefly and apply
the brakes to dry them out; this is necessary to
prevent reduced braking action, and also to
avoid corrosion of the brake discs.
Completely remove residues on the wind‐
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing, and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
Car care Care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
the use of BMW care and cleaning products,
as they are tested by BMW and categorised as
suitable for the use on the vehicle.
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous
substances or constitute a health risk. Danger
of injury. When cleaning the interior, open the
doors or windows. Use only products that are
intended for cleaning the vehicle's interior. Ob‐
serve the notes on the pack.◀
Vehicle paintwork Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with higher air pollution or natu‐
ral contaminations, for example tree resin or
leaf dust, may have an effect on the vehicle
paintwork. Base the frequency and extent of
vehicle care on such factors.
Remove corrosive substances, such as run-off
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings immediately
to avoid changes to the paint or discoloura‐
tions.
Only use suitable cleaning and care products
for matt paintwork. Suitable matt paintwork
care products are available from a Service
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Leather care
Remove dust from the leather at regular inter‐
vals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become
worked into pores and folds, causing consider‐
able abrasion and causing the leather surface
to become prematurely brittle.
In order to protect against discolouration, for
example from clothing, clean the leather ap‐
proximately every two months.
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently
as it has the tendency to soil faster.
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease
will attack the protective coating of the leather.
Suitable care products are available from a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Care of upholstery fabrics
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-
free microfibre cloth with suitable interior
cleaning agents.
Clean upholstery materials over a large area up
to the seams. Avoid strong rubbing.
ATTENTION
Open Velcro fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. Danger
of damage to property. Make sure that any Vel‐
cro fasteners on your clothing are closed.◀
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels Only when cleaning on the vehicle use neutral
rim cleaner with a pH value of between 5 and 9.
Do not use any rough cleaner or steam cleaner
above 60 ℃/140 ℉. Observe the manufactur‐
er's information.Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective layer of neighbouring
parts, such as brake discs, for example.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille
and door handles with plenty of water to which
a shampoo may be added, particularly if ex‐
posed to road salt.
Rubber parts
The surfaces of rubber parts can be contami‐
nated or loose their shine due to environmental
influences. Only use water and suitable care
products for cleaning. The manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends genuine BMW care
products.
Treat particularly stressed rubber parts at reg‐
ular intervals with rubber care products. Do not
use any silicone-based care products for treat‐
ing rubber seals, otherwise these could be
damaged and become a source of noise.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood trims and fine wood parts with
a damp cloth only. Then dry them with a soft
cloth.
Plastic parts
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roof lining.▷Light covers.▷Glass cover of instrument cluster.▷Parts sprayed matt black.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Use a microfibre cloth to clean.
Slightly moisten the cloth with water.
Do not soak the roof lining.
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ATTENTION
Cleaning agents containing alcohol or
solvents, such as nitro thinners, cold cleans‐
ers, fuel or similar can damage plastic parts.
Danger of damage to property. Use a microfi‐
bre cloth to clean. Slightly moisten the cloth
with water.◀
Seat belts Dirt on the seat belts can interfere with the ac‐
tion of the reel and represent a safety hazard.
WARNING
Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable
damage to the fabric of the seat belts. Lack of protective effect of the seat belts. Danger ofinjury or life. Only use a mild soap and water
solution for cleaning the seat belts.◀
Clean only with a mild soap solution while still
fitted to the vehicle.
Never allow seat belts to retract unless they
are dry.
Carpets and foot mats 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.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to
enable the interior to be cleaned more thor‐
oughly.
In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor car‐
pets using a microfibre cloth and water or tex‐tile cleaner. In doing so, rub back and forth in
the direction of travel, otherwise the carpet can
become tangled.
Sensors/lenses of the camera
Clean sensors or lenses of the camera using a
cloth moistened with a small amount of a glass
detergent.
Displays/screens/protective sleeve of
the Head-Up Displays
ATTENTION
Chemical cleaners, moisture or fluids of
all kinds can damage the surface of displays
and screens. Danger of damage to property.
Use a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth to
clean.◀
ATTENTION
The surfaces of displays can be dam‐
aged due to improper cleaning. Danger of
damage to property. Avoid applying excessive
pressure and do not use abrasive materials.◀
Use a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth to
clean.
Clean the protective sleeve of the Head-Up
Display with a microfibre cloth and commer‐
cially available dishwashing liquid.
Laying up out of use
When the vehicle is laid up for longer than
three months, special measures are to be
taken. Further information is available from a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.Seite 211General careMobility211
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Reference
The section contains the technical data and the alphabetical index that will lead you to the
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in the
Owner's Handbook are indications. The vehi‐
cle-specific data can deviate from this, for ex‐
ample, due to selected special equipment, na‐
tional version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the permit documents, on information
stickers on the vehicle or can be requested
from a Service Partner or a qualified specialist
workshop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The heights specified do not take into account
add-on parts such as a roof aerial, roof railingor spoiler. The heights can deviate, for exam‐
ple, due to the selected special equipment,
tyres, loads and chassis design. BMW M4 CoupéWidth with mirrorsmm2014Width without mirrorsmm1870Heightmm1383Lengthmm4671Wheelbasemm2812Smallest turning circle dia.m/ft12.2 (40.1)Seite 214ReferenceTechnical data214
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Weights
BMW M4 CoupéKerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load,
tank 90 % full, no optional extrasManual gearboxkg (lb)1572 (3465)M double clutch transmissionkg (lb)1612 (3553)Permitted gross weightkg (lb)2040 (4497)LoadManual gearboxkg (lb)543 (1197)M double clutch transmissionkg (lb)503 (1108)Front axle load limitkg (lb)970 (2138)Rear axle load limitkg (lb)1130 (2491)Roof loadkg (lb)75 (165)Boot capacitylitres (cu ft)445 (15.7)
Filling capacities

Litres/Imp. Gall.NoteFuel tank, approximately.60/13.2Fuel grade, see
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AppendixHere is where any updates to the Owner's
Handbook for the vehicle are listed.Seite 216ReferenceAppendix216
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