2016 BMW M4 warning light

▷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.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, PDC can issue
a warning although there is no obstacle in the
detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷If the sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.▷If the sensors are covered with snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven ground, for example speed
bumps.▷In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.▷In car washes.▷Due to dense exhaust gas.▷Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐
ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners
or neon lights.
The functional disruption is reported by an
alternating continuous tone between the
front and rear loudspeakers. As soon as
the disruption by other ultrasound sources
is no longer present, the system is fully
functional again.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The recording area of the sensors is shown
hatched on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
Surround view Principle
Surround view contains various camera assis‐
tance systems, providing support when park‐
ing, manoeuvring and exits and junctions with
poor visibility.
▷Rear-view camera, see page 133.▷Side view, see page 136.▷Top view, see page 137.
Rear-view camera
Principle The rear-view camera offers assistance when
reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.
To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is
displayed on the Control Display.
Notes WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Danger of accidents.
Adapt driving style to the driving conditions.
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2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Displaying the turning circle and
driving lane line
▷The static red turning circle line indicates
the space requirement to the side with full
steering angle.▷The variable green driving lane line helps to
estimate the actual space requirement to
the side.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
lane line is continuously adjusted by the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking guidance lines"
The turning circle and driving lane lines are
displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the boot lid open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light conditions.
In some of these situations a Check Control
message is displayed.
Park Assistant
Principle
The system supports you when parking in par‐
allel to the road.
Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The park assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over steering during the process
of parking.
When parking up, also follow the visual and au‐
dible information and notes of the PDC, the
Park Assistant and the rear-view camera, and
respond accordingly.
The park assistant incorporates Park Distance
Control, PDC, see page 131.
Notes WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Due to limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot respond independently in a rea‐
sonable way in all traffic conditions. Danger of
accidents. Adapt driving style to the driving
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.◀
ATTENTION
The Park Assistant may steer across
curbs or up onto curbs. Danger of damage to
property. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.◀
An engine stopped by the Auto Start Stop
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Display on the Control Display
System is activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Grey: system not available.
White: system available but not ac‐
tivated. System is activated.
Status of the system
▷Coloured symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle display. Park Assistant is ac‐
tivated and parking space search is active.▷Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. With active
Park Assistant, the suitable parking spaces
are highlighted in colour.▷Parking process active.
Steering has been taken
over.▷The parking space search is always active
with slow straight forward driving, even
with deactivated system. With deactivated
system, the displays on the Control Display
are shown grey.Status of the system▷Symbol P, see arrow, on the vehicle dis‐
play. Park Assistant is activated and park‐
ing space search is active.▷Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. With active
Park Assistant, the suitable parking spaces
are highlighted in colour.▷When perpendicular or parallel parking
spaces are definitely detected, the system
automatically sets the appropriate parking
method. A selection menu is displayed for
parking spaces that are large enough for
both parallel and perpendicular parking. In
this case, select the desired parking
method manually.▷Parking process active.
Steering has been taken
over.▷The parking space search is always active
with slow straight forward driving, even
with deactivated system. With deactivated
system, the displays on the Control Display
are shown grey.
Parking with the Park Assistant
WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Danger of accidents.
Adapt driving style to the driving conditions.
Additionally, look directly to check the traffic
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Interior equipmentVehicle 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.
Sun visor Glare protection Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is situated in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. The mirror light switches on
when the cover is opened.
Ashtray/lighter Ashtray
Opening
Remove lid.
Emptying Lift out the insert.
Lighter WARNING
Touching the hot heating element or the
hot fitting of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can catch fire if
the lighter falls down or is held against corre‐
sponding objects. Danger of fire and injury.
Grip the cigarette lighter by the handle. Make
sure that children cannot use the lighter and
burn themselves, for example by taking the re‐ mote control with you when leaving the vehi‐
cle.◀
ATTENTION
If metallic objects fall into the socket,
they can cause a short circuit. Danger of dam‐
age to property. After using the socket, put the
lighter or socket cover back on.◀
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ash‐
tray.
Press in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved when it pops back out.
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▷Do not connect up USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface for
charging external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the glove box
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Through-loading system PrincipleThe boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.
Each side can be folded down individually or
you may fold down the entire rear seat back‐ rest.
Notes
WARNING
Risk of trapping when folding down the
backrest. Danger of injury or damage to prop‐
erty. Before folding down, make sure that the
movement area of the rear backrest is clear.◀
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instal‐
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child re‐
straint system will be restricted or rendered in‐
effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
child restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possi‐
ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.◀
Opening1.Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to
unlock the rear seat backrest.2.The unlocked backrest moves slightly to
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes WARNING
Loose objects in the interior can be
thrown into the interior during the journey, for
example in an accident or during braking and
evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury. Secure
loose objects in the interior.◀
ATTENTION
Anti-slip mats can damage the dash‐
board. Danger of damage to property. Do not
use anti-slip mats.◀
Storage options The following storage options are located in
the interior:▷Glove box on the passenger side, see
page 153.▷Glove box on the driver's side, see
page 154.▷Without smoker's package: front compart‐
ment, in front of cupholders, see
page 154.▷Storage compartment in the front centre
armrest, see page 154.▷Pockets in the doors, see page 154.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment between the rear
seats, see page 155.
Glove box
Front passenger's side
Note WARNING
The glove box projects into the interior
when it is opened. Objects in the glove box can
be thrown into the interior during the journey,
for example in an accident or during braking
and evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury. Im‐
mediately close the glove box after using it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The lighting in the glove box comes on.
The net in the glove box is stowing the inlay for
the cupholder, see page 155.
Closing
Fold lid down.
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SlidingCentre armrest can be slid in the longitudinal
direction. It engages into the end positions.
Connection for external audio device An external audio device, for ex‐
ample an MP3 player, can be
connected through the AUX-IN
port or the USB audio interface
in the centre armrest.
Storage compartment
between the rear seats
A storage compartment is located between the
rear seats.
Cupholder
Note WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cupholder
and hot drinks can damage the cupholders,
and increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Danger of injury or damage to property. Use
light, lockable containers that are shatterproof.
Do not transport hot drinks. Do not force ob‐
jects into the cupholder.◀
FrontFittings for front cupholders
With the fitting, the cupholders can be used as
an extra compartment. To do this, put the fit‐
tings into the cupholder.
Only use fittings for small object, for exaple a
key or remote control.
When not in use, stow the fittings in the net in
the glove box. To do this, plug the fittings with
the top upwards in the net. Observe the trape‐
zoidal shape of net and fitting.
Coat hooks WARNING
Items of clothing on the coat hooks can
impair visibility when driving. Danger of acci‐
dents. Hang items of clothing from the hooks
so they do not obstruct visibility when driv‐
ing.◀
WARNING
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can rep‐
resent a danger, for example if objects fly
around in the case of braking and evasive ma‐
noeuvres. Danger of injury and damage to
property. Only hang light objects, for example items of clothing, on the coat hooks.◀
To open, press top edge.
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Storage compartments in the
boot
Storage compartment
There is a storage compartment on the left.
On the right-hand side there is a storage com‐
partment for on-board toolkit, see page 193,
and first-aid kit, see page 203.
Net
Smaller objects can be stowed in the net on
the left-hand side.
Bag holders WARNING
Incorrect use of the holders can repre‐
sent a danger, for example if objects fly around
in the case of braking and evasive manoeuvres.
Danger of injury and damage to property. Only
hang light objects, for example shopping bags,
on the holders. Only transport heavy luggage
with suitable means of securing in the boot.◀
In the boot there is a bag holder on every side.
Tensioning strap
There is a tensioning strap on the right-hand
trim panel for securing small objects.
Lashing eyes in the boot
For securing the load, see page 166, four lash‐
ing eyes are in the boot.
Floor net
For securing the load, see page 166, and for
keeping small parts, the floor net can also be
used.
Storage compartment under the boot
floor
For the storage compartment under the boot
floor, do not exceed a maximum permitted load
of 20 kg, approx. 44 lb.
Lift the boot floor, arrow 1, and engage up‐
wards, arrow 2, as needed.
Divide compartment
The compartment can be divided with a plug‐
gable divider.
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