2016 BMW M4 airbag off

Seat beltsNumber of seat belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with four seat
belts for the safety of you and your passen‐
gers. However, they can only offer protection
when adjusted correctly.
General Before a journey, always make sure that all oc‐
cupants have fastened their seat belts.
To protect vehicle occupants, belt interlock is
triggered early. When it is applied, guide the
belt slowly from the bracket.
The airbags are a complementary safety fea‐
ture and not a substitute for the seat belts.
The belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any
stature as long as the seat is correctly adjus‐
ted.
Notes WARNING
Using a seat belt to restrain more than
one person nullifies the protective effect of the
seatbelt. Danger of injury or life. Only restrain one person with each seat belt. Do not place
infants and children on your lap, but instead re‐
strain them with the child restraint systems
provided, and secure them accordingly.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the seat belts
can be restricted or they can be rendered inef‐
fective if put on incorrectly. If a seat belt is not
worn correctly, additional injuries can be
caused, for example in the event of an accident
or braking and evasive manoeuvres. Danger of
injury or life. Make sure that all vehicle occu‐
pants have fastened their seat belts cor‐
rectly.◀WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body and should be worn
low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing
the lap section of the belt across the abdomi‐
nal area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐
sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection
afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of
the seat belt strap by polishes, oils and chemi‐
cals and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild soap and wa‐
ter. The seat belt strap should be replaced if
webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged. Seat belts should not be worn with
seat belt straps twisted. Each seat belt assem‐
bly must only be used by one occupant; it is il‐
legal to carry an infant or a child on the occu‐
pant's lap.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐
ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.◀
WARNING
No modifications or additions should be
made by the user that will either prevent the
seat belt adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assem‐
bly from being adjusted to remove slack.◀
Correct seat belt use▷Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis
and shoulder as close as possible to the
body and without twisting.▷Make sure that it is positioned low at the
hip in the area of the pelvis. The seat belt
must not press on the midriff.▷The seat belt must not pass across the
neck. It should not be pulled or jammed
across sharp edges or breakable objects.Seite 52ControlsAdjusting52
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GroupWeight of childApproximate
ageFront pas‐
senger's seatRear seats,
outer – b)Rear seat,
middleIII22 – 36 kg7 years or
moreUUXU: suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use in
this weight group.
X: not suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use
in this weight group.
b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if nec‐
essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.Always carry children at the rear
WARNING
Persons less than 150 cm, 5 ft in height
cannot put on the seat belt correctly without
using additional restraint systems. The protec‐
tive effect of the seat belts can be restricted or
they can be rendered ineffective if put on in‐
correctly. If a seat belt is not worn correctly,
additional injuries can be caused, for example
in the event of an accident or braking and eva‐
sive manoeuvres. Danger of injury or life. Per‐
sons less then 150 cm, 5 ft must be secured in
suitable restraint systems.◀
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 12 years old or less
than 150 cm, 5 ft in height are only allowed to
be transported in the rear using child restraint
systems appropriate for their age, weight and
stature.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Children on the front passenger's seat
When using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front
and side airbags on the passenger's side are
deactivated. Front passenger airbags can only
be deactivated with the key switch for front
passenger airbags, see page 106.Note
WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure
a child in a child restraint system if they are
triggered. Danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light
is illuminated.◀
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.◀
Fitting child restraints Child restraintsChild restraints for every age and weight class
are available from a Service Partner or a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.Seite 59Carrying children in safetyControls59
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Notes
When selecting, installing and using child re‐
straint systems, comply with the information
provided by the manufacturer of the child re‐
straint system.
WARNING
If child restraint systems and their at‐
tachment systems have been damaged or sub‐
jected to stresses in an accident, their protec‐
tive function may be restricted or rendered
ineffective. A child might not be adequately re‐
strained, for example, in the event of an acci‐
dent or braking and evasive manoeuvres. Dan‐
ger of injury or life. If child restraint systems
and their attachment systems have been dam‐
aged or subjected to stresses in an accident,
have them checked by the Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop and renewed if
necessary.◀
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.◀
For Australia/New Zealand:
installation of child restraints
Please note the following warning because
your vehicle has been equipped with a front
airbag for the front passenger's seat that can‐
not be deactivated:
It is recommended not to use any kindof child restraint system on the front
passenger's seat.Extreme hazard
Do not use a rearward facing child re‐
straint on a seat protected by an airbag in front
of it.◀
Not for Australia/New Zealand: On the
front passenger's seat
Deactivating airbags WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure
a child in a child restraint system if they are triggered. Danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light
is illuminated.◀
Before fitting a child restraint in the front pas‐
senger's seat, make sure that the front and
side airbags on the passenger's side are disa‐
bled.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags with
key switch, see page 106.
Rear-facing child restraints DANGER
Active front passenger airbags can fatally
injure a child in a rearward-facing child re‐
straint system if they are triggered. Danger of
injury or life. Make sure that the front passen‐
ger airbags are deactivated and the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illumina‐
ted.◀Seite 60ControlsCarrying children in safety60
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Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key
switch for front passenger airbags
General
The front and side airbags for the front pas‐
senger can be deactivated and reactivated us‐
ing the integrated key from the remote control.
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
1.Insert the key and press inwards where
necessary.2.While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the OFF position as far as it will go. Once
the stop position has been reached, re‐
move the key.3.Make sure that the key switch is in the cor‐
responding end position so that the air‐
bags are deactivated.
The front passenger airbags are deactivated.
The driver's airbags remain active.
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in
the front passenger seat, reactivate the front
passenger airbags so that they are triggered as
intended in the event of an accident.
The airbag condition is displayed on the indi‐
cator light on the roof lining, see page 106.
Activating the front passenger airbags1.Insert the key and press inwards where
necessary.2.While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the ON position as far as it will go. Once
the stop position has been reached, re‐
move the key.3.Make sure that the key switch is in the cor‐
responding end position so that the air‐
bags are activated.
The front passenger airbags are reactivated
and can deploy correctly if the need arises.
Indicator light for front passenger airbags
The indicator light for the front passenger air‐
bags shows the operating status of the front
passenger airbags.
After switching on the ignition, the light illumi‐
nates briefly and then shows whether the air‐
bags are activated or deactivated.
▷When front passenger air‐
bags are deactivated, the in‐
dicator light remains illumi‐
nated.▷When front passenger air‐
bags are activated, the indi‐
cator light is not illuminated.Seite 106ControlsSecurity106
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Displays, electronic, instru‐ment cluster 79
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 200
Distance to destination 91
Distance warning, see PDC 131
Door key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Door lock 37
Double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
Downhill gradients 164
Drinks holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Drivelogic 76
Drive Mode 75
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive programs, see Drive‐ logic 76
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 110
Driving dynamics, system states 86
Driving dynamic systems 86
Driving hints 163
Driving information, gen‐ eral 163
Driving information, running in 162
Driving into a car wash 208
Driving lane lines, rear-view camera 135
Driving lights control, auto‐ matic 99
Driving on racing tracks 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 123
Drying air, see Cooling func‐ tion 145
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic brake lights 120
Dynamic Stability Control, DSC 124 E
EfficientDynamics 86
EfficientDynamics display 86
EfficientDynamics menu 86
Electrical Glass Roof 45
Electrical power windows 43
Electric steering wheel lock 57
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 185
Electronic Stability Program, ESP, see DSC 124
Emergency call 202
Emergency release, boot lid 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 86
Energy recuperation 86
Engine, automatic shut- off 67
Engine, automatic start-stop function 67
Engine compartment 182
Engine coolant 189
Engine Dynamics Control 78
Engine oil 185
Engine oil additives 187
Engine oil change 187
Engine oil filler neck 186
Engine oil grades, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil grades, suita‐ ble 187
Engine oil level, checking electronically 185
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine start 66
Engine start with malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine temperature 84 Entering letters and digits 23
ESP, Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 124
Exhaust system 163
Expanding the boot 151
Extended BMW Online serv‐ ices 6
Exterior mirror, automatically dimming 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External starting 203
Eye for towing, see Towing eye 206
Eyes for securing load 166
F Failure message, see Check control 80
False alarm 43
Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts 52
Fault displays, see Check control 80
Favourites buttons, iDrive 22
Filler neck for engine oil 186
Fine wood, care 210
First-aid kit 203
Flat tyre, warning lamp 108, 109
Flooding 163
Floor carpet, care 211
Fold-out position, windscreen wiper 72
Foot brake 163
Foot mats, care 211
Front airbags 104
Front-end collision warning with city braking func‐
tion 111
Front head restraints 54
Front lights 194
Front neck supports, see Head restraints 54
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating/activating 106 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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Front passenger airbags,light 106
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 91
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel tank cap 172
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 200
G
Gearbox, manual gearbox 73
Gear change 76
Gearshift, manual gearbox 73
General driving informa‐ tion 163
Glare protection 149
Glass Roof, electric 45
Glove box 153
Ground clearance 165
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 69
Hazard warning and indicator lights, see Check control 80
Hazard warning lights 202
Head airbags 104
Headlight cleaning system, see Wiper system 71
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight lens 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlining 15
Head restraints 48
Head-Up Display 94
Head-Up Display, care 211
Head-Up Display, M View 95 Head-Up Display, standard
view 95
Heated rear window 146
Heavy transported load, stow‐ ing transported load 166
Height, vehicle 214
Help in driving off 127
High-beam assistance 100
High-beam headlights 70
High performance en‐ gine 160
Hill Start Assist, see Drive-off assistant 127
Homepage 6
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-Up Display 94
I IBA Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Ice warning, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification number, see Ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 16
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Important considerations 58
Important information regard‐ ing the engine compart‐
ment 182
Independent ventilation 147
Indicator and hazard warning lights, see Check control 80
Indicator lights, see Check control 80
Indicators, see Turn indica‐ tors 70
Individual air distribution 146
Individual settings, see M Drive 123 Individual settings, see Per‐
sonal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tyres 175
Inflation pressure warning RPA, tyres 109
Info Display, see on-board computer 90
Information on no passing 88
Information on speed limit 88
Initialise, Tyre Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Initialising, runflat indicator, RPA 109
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument cluster switch, see Turn indicators 70
Instrument cluster switch, see Wiper system 71
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 32
Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Intelligent emergency call 202
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO Automatic program 145
Interior light 102
Interior light when unlock‐ ing 35
Interior light with the vehicle locked 36
Interior movement detec‐ tor 43
Intermittent mode 71
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirement 87
ISOFIX child seat mount‐ ings 61
J
Jack mounting points 199 Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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