2016 BMW M4 Owners Manual

The boot lid opens, regardless of whether it
was locked or unlocked.
The hazard warning lights flash before open‐
ing.
If the remote control is within the sensor range,
the boot lid can be accidentally opened by an
unintentional or supposedly recognized foot
movement.
The sensor range extends to approx. 1.50 m,
5 ft behind the rear area.
WARNING
Operating the boot lid can lead to parts
of the body becoming trapped. Danger of in‐
jury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the boot lid is
free.◀
ATTENTION
The boot lids swings rearwards and up‐
wards when opened. Danger of damage to
property. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the boot lid
is free.◀
Malfunction
Detection of the remote control by the vehicle
may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐
ces, amongst others:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replacing the battery, see
page 33.▷Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting
powerful signals.▷Shielding of the remote control by metallic
objects.▷Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the
immediate vicinity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metallic objects or electronic devices.
In case of a fault, unlock and lock the vehicle
with the buttons on the remote control or with
the integrated key, see page 37.
Settings UnlockingSettings are saved in active profile, see
page 33.
Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap
are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.▷"Comfort entry"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the button on the remote
control twice in direct succession cau‐
ses the window to be lowered further
when the door is subsequently opened.
Boot lid
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, these settings are not provided.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
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Boot lid is opened and doors are un‐
locked.
Acknowledgement signal of the
vehicle
Settings are saved in active profile, see
page 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Turn signals for lock/unl."
Automatic locking
Settings are saved in active profile, seepage 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Automatic relock"
The vehicle is locked automatically af‐
ter a short while if no door is opened.▷"Lock after driving away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked au‐
tomatically.
Calling up seat, mirror setting
The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐
ror position is saved for the currently used re‐
mote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is
called up automatically if the function has been
enabled.
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐
ment.▷By touching a button of the seat and mirror
memory.
Enabling setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
PrincipleThe alarm system is triggered when the vehi‐cle is locked if:
▷A door, the bonnet or the the boot lid is
opened.▷Movements in the interior.▷The vehicle's incline changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷There is an interruption in the power sup‐
ply from the battery.
The alarm system will respond briefly to unau‐
thorised attempts to access the vehicle as fol‐
lows:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷Switching on the hazard warning lights.
Arming and disarming
At the same time as unlocking and locking the
vehicle by remote control or Comfort Access
the alarm system is also disarmed or armed.
Door lock with alarm system armed Alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is
unlocked using the door lock.
Boot lid with alarm system armed The boot lid can be opened even with the
alarm system armed.
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On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Indicator light on the rear-view mirror▷Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is armed.▷Indicator light flashes after locking:
Doors, bonnet or boot lid are not closed
correctly. Correctly closed access points
are secured.
After ten seconds, the indicator light
flashes continuously. Interior protection
and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
If the access that is still open is closed then
the interior protection and tilt alarm sensor
are switched on.▷The indicator light no longer illuminates af‐
ter the vehicle has been unlocked:
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.▷The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the ignition is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately five minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
Alarm system responds, for example, when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when
towing away.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows
and Glass Roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector can be switched off together, for ex‐
ample in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In two-level garages.▷During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.▷When there are animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
again within 10 seconds, as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light illuminates for approxi‐
mately 2 seconds and then flashes again.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector are switched off until the next
time the car is locked.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if necessary using
special ID of remote control, see page 33.▷For Comfort Access: completely grasp ei‐
ther front door handle when carrying re‐
mote control.
Power windows
Note WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:
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▷Pressing the start/stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing doors or windows.▷Setting the selector lever to neutral.▷Operating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When
leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock it.◀
Overview
Opening
▷ Push the switch as far as the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens as long as the switch is
held.▷ Push the switch past the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. The
movement is stopped by pressing the
switch again.
See also: Comfort opening, see page 36, by
remote control.
Closing WARNING
Operating the windows can lead to parts
of the body or objects becoming trapped. Dan‐
ger of injury or damage to property. When
opening and closing, make sure that the area
of movement of the windows is free.◀▷ Pull the switch as far as the resist‐
ance point.
The window closes as long as the switch is
held.▷ Pull the switch past the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically. Pulling
the switch again stops the movement.
See also: Comfort closing, see page 36, by re‐
mote control.
See also: closing using Comfort Access, see
page 39.
After switching off the ignition Windows can still be operated:
▷For some time with radio readiness
switched on.▷For approximately one minute with the ig‐
nition switched off.
Anti-trap mechanism
WARNING
Operating the windows can lead to parts
of the body or objects becoming trapped. Dan‐
ger of injury or damage to property. When
opening and closing, make sure that the area
of movement of the windows is free.◀
WARNING
Accessories on the windows, for exam‐
ple aerials, can impair the anti-trap mecha‐
nism. Danger of injury. Do not attach any ac‐
cessories in the area of movement of the
windows.◀
If the closing power exceeds a certain value on
closing a window, the closing operation is in‐
terrupted.
The window opens again slightly.
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Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
WARNING
Operating the windows can lead to parts
of the body or objects becoming trapped. Dan‐
ger of injury or damage to property. When
opening and closing, make sure that the area
of movement of the windows is free.◀
If an external danger or ice does not allow you to close the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
The anti-trap mechanism is restricted and
the window opens slightly when the clos‐
ing force exceeds a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approximately four seconds
and hold it there.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
Roller sunblinds
Roller sunblind for rear window
General If the roller sunblinds for the rear window can
no longer be moved after a number of opera‐
tions in immediate succession, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Allow the system to cool down.
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be operated in low interior temperatures.
Retracting or extending the roller sunblind for rear window
Press the button.
Glass Roof, electrical
General The Glass Roof and the sun blind can be oper‐
ated separately or together with the same
switch.
Notes
WARNING
Operating the Glass Roof can lead to
parts of the body becoming trapped. Danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the Glass Roof is
free.◀
WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:
▷Pressing the start/stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing doors or windows.▷Setting the selector lever to neutral.▷Operating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When
leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock it.◀
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Raising the Glass RoofPress the top of the switch.▷The closed Glass Roof is
raised.▷The opened Glass Roof
closes to the raised position.
The sun blind does not
move.
Opening/closing Glass Roof and sun
blind
▷Push and hold the switch in
the desired direction as far
as the resistance point.
The Glass Roof and sun
blind open jointly as long as
the switch is held.
The Glass Roof closes as
long as the switch is held.
The sun blind can be closed
by hand.▷Push the switch beyond the resistance
point in the desired direction.
Glass Roof and sun blind open automati‐
cally.
The Glass Roof closes automatically. The
sun blind can be closed by hand.
Movement is stopped by pressing switch
upwards.
Further possibilities:
▷Comfort opening, see page 36, and com‐
fort closing, see page 36, by remote con‐
trol.▷Closing using Comfort Access, see
page 39.
Comfort position
If Glass Roof is not completely opened by au‐
tomatic function, this means comfort position
has been reached. In this position, wind noise
inside vehicle is at lowest level.
You can continue the movement by subse‐
quently pressing the button.
After switching off the ignition The Glass Roof can still be opened or closed
for approximately 1 minute after the ignition
has been switched off.
Anti-trap mechanism
If the closing power of the Glass Roof exceeds
a certain value, the closing operation is inter‐
rupted from approximately the half-open posi‐
tion, or during closing from the raised position.
The Glass Roof opens again slightly.
WARNING
Operating the Glass Roof can lead to
parts of the body becoming trapped. Danger of injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the Glass Roof is
free.◀
Closing without anti-trap mechanism
from open position
In the event of danger from the outside, pro‐
ceed as follows:1.Slide the switch forwards beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold it there.
The anti-trap mechanism is restricted and
the Glass Roof opens slightly when the
closing force exceeds a certain value.2.Press the switch forwards once again be‐
yond the resistance point and hold until the
Glass Roof closes without the anti-trap
mechanism. Ensure that the closing area is
clear.
Closing without anti-trap mechanism
from raised position
If there is a danger from the outside slide the
switch forwards beyond the resistance point
and hold it there.
The Glass Roof closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
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Initialising after power failureThe Glass Roof functions may be restricted af‐
ter a power cut during the opening or closing
operation.
Initialising the system
The system can be initialised when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialisation the Glass Roof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
WARNING
Operating the Glass Roof can lead to
parts of the body becoming trapped. Danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the Glass Roof is
free.◀
Press the top of the switch and
hold until the initialisation is
complete:▷Initialisation begins within
15 seconds and is complete
when the Glass Roof is fully
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AdjustingVehicle 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.
Safe seated position A seated position that suitably reflects your re‐
quirements is a vital condition of relaxed driv‐
ing with a minimum of fatigue.
In the event of an accident, the seated position
plays an important role together with:▷Seat belts, see page 52.▷Head restraints, see page 54.▷Airbags, see page 104.
Seats
Notes WARNING
Seat adjustment during the journey can
lead to unexpected seat movements. You
could lose control of the vehicle. Danger of ac‐
cidents. Only adjust the seat on the driver side
when at a standstill.◀
WARNING
If the seat backrest is angled back too
far, the protective effect of the seat belt will no
longer be guaranteed. There is a danger of
slipping under the seat belt in the event of an
accident. Danger of injury or life. Set the seat
before starting the journey. Place the seat
backrest in the most upright possible position,
and do not change it during the journey.◀
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Manually adjustable seats
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