2016 BMW M4 ESP

Wheels and tyresVehicle 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.
Tyre pressures Information for your safety
A tyre’s condition and pressure influence the
following:▷Operating life of the tyre.▷Driving safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking tyre pressures
WARNING
A tyre with inadequate or missing tyre in‐
flation pressure impairs driving properties, for example steering and braking. Danger of acci‐
dents. Check tyre inflation pressure regularly
and adjust as necessary, for example twice a
month or before any long journey.◀
Tyres have a natural, uniform tyre pressure
loss.
Tyres heat up when driving and with the tem‐
perature of the tyre, the tyre filling pressure in‐
creases. The tyre filling pressure data relate to
cold tyres or tyres at ambient temperature.
Only check the tyre pressure when the tyres
are cold. In other words, after driving for a max‐
imum of 2 km or if the vehicle has been parked
for at least 2 hours.
Inflating devices can display a pressure as
much as 0.1 bar too low.
With runflat indicator: reinitialise the runflat in‐
dicator after adjusting tyre pressures.
With tyre pressure monitor: reset the tyre pres‐
sure monitor after adjusting the tyre pressure
to a new value.
Tyre inflation pressures
The tyre inflation pressures for the tyre sizes
categorised by the vehicle manufacturer as
suitable for the respective vehicle type can be
found on the door pillar of the driver's door.
If the speed letter of the tyre cannot be found,
the tyre inflation pressure of the corresponding
size applies. The tyre inflation pressure data
apply to tyres at ambient temperature.
For Australia/New Zealand WARNING
The inflation pressures on the tyre label
are applicable only for tyres explicitly men‐
tioned on the label. Since inflation pressures
for tyres that may be covered by the label – by
size, speed category and load rating/load index
– but not explicitly mentioned on the label may
be different. Please obtain adequate inflation
pressures in accordance with the tyre manu‐
facturer's specifications at your tyre dealer.◀
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Tyre sizes
The pressure values apply for the tyre sizes
categorised by the vehicle manufacturer as
suitable and the tyre makes recommended for
the respective vehicle type.
More information regarding wheels and tyres
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Tyre tread
Summer tyres
The tyre tread depth should not be less than
3 mm, 0.12 in.
Below a tread depth of 3 mm, approximately
0.12 in, there is a high risk of aquaplaning.
Winter tyres The tyre tread depth should not be less than4 mm, approximately 0.16 in.
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approximately
0.16 in, suitability for vehicle operation in win‐
ter is restricted.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed across the tyre
circumference and have the legally prescribed
minimum height of 1.6 mm, approximately
0.06 in.
They are identified on the tyre's side wall by
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tyre damage
General Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the pres‐
ence of foreign bodies and wear.
Notes
Vehicle behaviour that is an indication of tyre
damage or other faults:▷Unusual vibrations during the journey.▷Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐
nounced pulling to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by, for example, run‐
ning over kerbs, road damage etc.
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. If you get a
note about tyre damage during the journey,
immediately reduce speed and come to a halt.
Have the wheels and tyres checked. To do
this, carefully drive to the nearest Service Part‐
ner or a qualified specialist workshop. If neces‐
sary, have the vehicle towed or transported
there.◀
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. Do not repair
damaged tyres, have them renewed instead.◀
Age of tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective of wear, change tyres after
six years at the latest.
Date of manufacture
On the tyre side wall:
DOT … 0115: the tyre was made in the
1st week of 2015.
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ted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐
played in the driver's field of view. The sticker
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and comply
with the respectively permitted maximum
speed.
Interchanging front and rear wheels
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against interchanging the front and rear
wheels. This could impair vehicle handling
Such a change is not permitted in vehicles with
different tyre or rim dimensions on the front
and rear axles.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and pref‐
erably dark place when not in use.
Protect tyres against contamination from oil,
grease and fuel.
Do not exceed the maximum tyre pressure in‐
dicated on the tyre's side wall.
Remedying flat tyres Safety measures▷Park the vehicle on a solid surface and as
far away from moving traffic as possible.▷Switch on hazard warning lights.▷Protect the vehicle against rolling, by ap‐
plying the parking brake.▷Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position of the wheels.▷Allow all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and guide them out of the danger
area, for example behind the crash barrier.▷Set up warning triangle an appropriate dis‐
tance away.Mobility system
Principle With the mobility system, minor tyre damage
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.
To do that, liquid sealant is pumped into the
tyres which encloses the damage from the in‐ side when it hardens.
The compressor can be used to check the tyre
inflation pressure.
Notes▷Please observe the notes on the applica‐
tion of the Mobility system which are on
the compressor and the sealant container.▷Applying the Mobility system can be inef‐
fective for tyre damage as from a size of
approximately 4 mm.▷Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop if you are unable to put
the tyre back in operation.▷If possible, foreign matter that has penetra‐
ted the tyre should remain inside the tyre.▷Remove the speed limit sticker from the
sealant container and attach to the steer‐
ing wheel.▷Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel
electronics. If sealant is used, check the
electronics as soon as you get an opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if necessary.
DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gas con‐
tains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless, but highly toxic. In enclosed spaces,
the exhaust fumes can also build up outside
the vehicle. Danger of fatal injury. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
Storage
Mobility system is located under boot floor.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Engine compartment quick reference guide
1Starting assistance, negative battery termi‐
nal2Vehicle identification number3Reservoir for washer fluid4Starting assistance, positive battery termi‐
nal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant tank for charge air cooling8Coolant tank for engine coolingSeite 182MobilityEngine compartment182
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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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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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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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Replacing partsVehicle 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.
On-board tool kit
The on-board toolkit is located in a compart‐
ment on the right in the boot. Open the cover.
Replacing the wiper blades Note ATTENTION
The windscreen can be damaged if the
wiper arm drops onto the windscreen without
wiper blades fitted. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Hold the wiper arm firmly when changing
the wiper blades and do not put the wipers into
contact with the windscreen unless wiper
blades are fitted.◀
Wiper blades, replacing1.To replace the wiper blades, place the wip‐
ers in the fold-out position, see page 72.2.Fold out wiper arm and hold firm.3.Press together securing spring, arrow 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Take the wiper blade forwards out of the
fitting.5.Insert new wiper blade in the opposite se‐
quence until it engages.6.Fold in wipers.
ATTENTION
When wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, they can be trapped when the
bonnet is opened. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in
contact with the windscreen.◀
Replacing bulbs
Information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of
driving safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have the corresponding work carried
out by a Service Partner or a qualified special‐
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