2016 BMW M4 sensor

Limits of the ultrasound measurement
Detection of objects might not be possible if
the limits of the physical ultrasound measure‐
ment are exceeded, such as for instance at the
following times:▷With small children and animals.▷With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐
ample a coat.▷With external disruption to the ultrasound,
for example by passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged
or incorrectly adjusted.▷In certain weather conditions, for example
high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat
or strong wind.▷With trailer noses and tow hitches of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷For higher, protruding objects, for example
projecting walls or loads.▷For objects with corners and sharp edges.▷For objects with fine surfaces or struc‐
tures, for example fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or
after a continuous tone is given.
In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐
ted that are not suitable or suitable parking
spaces may not be detected.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The Park Assistant has failed. Have the system
checked.
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ClimateVehicle 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.
Automatic air conditioning
1Seat heating, left   502Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling effect6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right   508Cooling function9AUC/recirculated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Heated rear window14Interior temperature sensor — never cover15Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
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Air conditioning functions in detailSwitching system on/off
Switching on
Press any key, except▷Heated rear window.▷Seat heating
Switching off
In the lowest setting, press the left of
the button.
Temperature Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐ perature as quickly as possible, using higher
cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning will not then have sufficient time
to establish the temperature selected.
Cooling function
The interior can only be cooled when the en‐
gine is running.
Press the button.
Air is cooled and dried, then reheated
to suit the temperature setting.
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over mo‐
mentarily when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO program.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water, see page 165, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect Press the button.
System is set to lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
The air flows from the outlets for the upper
body area. Therefore open the ventilation vents.
The function is available through an outside
temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and
with the engine running.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
AUTO program Press the button.
The air flow, air distribution and tem‐
perature are automatically regulated.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO program and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, see page 145, is
switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐
gram.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gram so that condensation is avoided as much
as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐
matic control of the intensity can be changed.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
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Automatic air recirculation control,
AUC/recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air
inside the vehicle is then recirculated.
Press button repeatedly to call up an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.▷Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and
shuts it out automatically.▷Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the ambient air supply is permanently shut
off.
The recirculated-air mode automatically
switches off at low outside temperatures after
a given time, to avoid condensation.
Continuous recirculated-air mode deteriorates
the air quality in the interior and condensation
on the windows increases.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure
that air can flow towards the windscreen.
Adjusting the air flow manually To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO program.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases the air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate
of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if
necessary.
Adjusting the air distribution manually Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷Upper body area.▷Upper body area and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell: only on the driver's
side.▷Windows, upper body area and footwell:
only on the driver's side.
If there is condensation on the window, press
the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐
sation sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
This removes ice and condensation
quickly from the windscreen and the front side
windows.
To do this, point the side nozzles at the side
windows if necessary.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
on the cooling function as well or press the AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.
Heated rear window Press the button.
The heated rear window is switched
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated charcoal filter
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐
crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐ len and harmful gases from the air.
This filter should be changed during mainte‐
nance on your vehicle, see page 191.
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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
the data entered in the electronic service his‐
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General careVehicle 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.
Washing the vehicle
General Regularly remove foreign bodied, for example,
leaves, with the bonnet opened in the area be‐
neath with windscreen.
Especially in winter, wash the car more fre‐
quently. Very high levels of dirt and spreading
salt can cause damage to the car.
Steam-jet cleaners and high-pressure
cleaners
Notes ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure clean‐
ers, excessive pressure or excessive tempera‐
tures can damage various components. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Ensure a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.▷Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, approx. 12 in.▷Minimum distance to the Glass Roof:
80 cm, approx. 31.5 in.
Automatic car washes.
Notes ATTENTION
Water can penetrate in the window area
due to high pressure washers. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Avoid high pressure wash‐
ers.◀
▷Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage to
the paintwork.▷Make sure the wheels and tyres are not
damaged by the conveying mechanism.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors, as they could
otherwise sustain damage due to the vehi‐
cle's width.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, see page 72, to
avoid unintentional operation of the wipers.▷In some instances, depending on the inte‐
rior movement detector of the alarm sys‐
tem, a false alarm may be triggered. Ob‐
serve the notes on avoiding false alarm,
see page 43.
ATTENTION
Excessively high guide rails in car
washes can damage parts of the body. Danger
of damage to property. Avoid washing bays or
car washes with guide rails more than 10 cm,
approximately 4 in high.◀
Entering a car wash
Follow the below steps so that the vehicle can
be driven into a vehicle wash:
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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‐
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Mounting child restraints 59
M Technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 6
M View, Head-Up Display 95
N Navigation 6
Neutral cleaner, see rim cleaner 210
New wheels and tyres 177
No Passing Information 88
Notes 6
Nylon ropes for tow-starting/ towing 206
O OBD, see on-board diagnosis, OBD 192
Obstacle marking, rear-view camera 135
Octane number, see Petrol grade 174
Odometer 84
Office 6
Oil 185
Oil additives 187
Oil change 187
Oil change interval, service requirement 87
Oil filler neck 186
Oil grades, alternative 187
Oil grades, suitable 187
Old battery, disposing 200
On-board computer 90
On-board diagnosis, OBD 192
On-board monitor, see Con‐ trol Display 16
On-board toolkit 193
Opening/closing using door lock 37
Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing, without
remote control 37
Opening and closing with re‐ mote control 35
Operating menus, iDrive 16
Operating principle, iDrive 16
Outside air, see AUC 146
Outside temperature dis‐ play 84
Outside temperature warn‐ ing 84
Overheating of the engine, see Coolant temperature 84
P Paintwork, vehicle 209
Park assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked vehicle, conden‐ sate 165
Parking aid, see PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 99
Part replacement 193
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger's mirror, tilting down 56
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 131
Personal data, delete 23
Personal Profile 33
Personal profile, export pro‐ file 34
Personal profile, import pro‐ file 35
Person warning with city braking function 113
Petrol 174
Petrol grade 174
Place for children 58
Plasters, see First-aid kit 203
Plastic, care 210
Pockets in the doors 154 Power failure 200
Power windows 43
Pressure check, tyres 107
Pressure, tyres 175
Pressure warning RPA, tyres 109
Preventing Auto Start Stop 69
Profiles, Personal Profile 33
Protection function, glass Roof 46
Protection function, win‐ dows 44
Puncture, runflat indicator RPA 109
R Radio 6
Radio-control key, see Re‐ mote control 32
Radio ready state 65
Radio signals 163
Rain sensor 71
Range 85
Rear backrests, folding, see Through-loading sys‐
tem 151
Rear fog lights 102
Rear lights 196
Rear-view camera 133
Rear-view mirror, automatic- dim 56
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recirculating air filter 146
Recirculation, see Recircula‐ ted-air mode 146
Recommended tyre makes 177
Recycling 192
Refuelling 172
Remaining distance 85
Remedying flat tyres 178
Remote control/key 32
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