2016 BMW M4 coolant level

Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination can lead
to fluctuations in the display.
Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol tank flap is.
Information on refuelling, see page 172.
Revolution counter Yellow and red LEDs display
permitted engine speed range.
Permitted engine speed increa‐
ses as engine oil temperature
rises.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning zone if possible.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red
warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is in‐
terrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.▷Normal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high
temperature value. A check control mes‐
sage is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine become
too hot, a check control message is displayed.
Check coolant level, see page 189.
Odometer and trip distance
recorder
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip distance recorder, ar‐
row 2.
Show/reset distance
Press the button.
▷When the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is re‐
set.
Outside temperature
If the display drops to
+3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
If the digital speedo is activated, the outside
temperature can be displayed on the on-board
computer.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger
of icy roads, e.g. on bridges or on shaded
roads. Danger of accidents. At low tempera‐
tures, adjust the driving style to the weather
conditions.◀
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Different messages are shown on the display,
depending on the engine oil level. Follow these
messages.
If there is too little engine oil, within the next
200 km, approximately 120 miles top up en‐
gine oil, see page 186.
Detailed measurement
Principle In the detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked and shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
Check Control message is shown.
During the measurement, the idle speed is
slightly raised.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on an even road.▷Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral posi‐
tion, clutch and accelerator pedal not de‐
pressed.▷M double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Carrying out a detailed measurement
Carry out a detailed measurement of the en‐
gine oil level:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Duration: approximately 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Notes ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property.
Top up the engine oil within the next 200 km,
approximately 120 miles.◀
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.◀
WARNING
Service products, for example oils,
greases, coolants and fuels, can contain sub‐
stances that are harmful to health. Danger of
injury or life. Comply with the notes on the
containers. Do not allow service products to
come into contact with clothing, skin eyes. Do
not pour service products into other bottles.
Keep service products out of the reach of chil‐
dren.◀
General Do not top up engine oil unless message isdisplayed in instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and securely stop the
vehicle before topping up with engine oil.
Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.
Wipe up spilled engine oil with a lint-free cloth.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compart‐
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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
1.Allow the engine to cool down.2.Turn the cap on the coolant tank slightly
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allow the pressure to escape before open‐
ing it fully.3.If necessary, slowly top up to the correct
level; do not overfill.4.Tighten cap.5.Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
soon as possible.
Disposal
When disposing of coolant and coolant
additives, comply with the relevant en‐
vironmental protection regulations.
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Breakdown, wheelchange 199
Brightness of the Control Dis‐ play 94
Bulb change, rear 196
Bulb change, xenon head‐ light 194
Buttons on the steering wheel 12
Button, start/stop 65
C
Camera, rear-view cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 138
Carbon ceramic brakes M 160
Car care 209
Care, displays 211
Care products 209
Care, vehicle 209
Car jack 199
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 211
Carrying children safely 58
Car washes 208
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 163
CBS, Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
Central key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Central locking system 38
Central screen, see Control Display 16
Centre armrest 154
Centre console 14
Ceramic brakes 160
Changes, technical, see Your own safety 7
Changing bulb, rear 196
Charcoal canister 146
Chassis, electronic 126 Chassis number, see Vehicle
identification number 9
Check control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 185
Child's seats 58
Children, carrying 58
Child restraints 58
Child seat classes, ISOFIX 61
Child seat mounting 59
Child seat mountings, ISO‐ FIX 61
Chrome parts, care 210
Cigarette lighter 149
Cleaning displays 211
Clock 85
Closing/opening using door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Coat hooks 155
Cockpit 12
Comfort Access 39
Comfort closing with the re‐ mote control 36
Comfort opening with the re‐ mote control 36
Compound brakes 160
Compressor 178
Computer, see on-board computer 90
Condensate under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condition Based Service, CBS 191
Confirmation signals 42
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive services 6
Connecting electrical applian‐ ces 150
Contactless opening of boot lid 40
Control Display 16
Control display, settings 93 Controller 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Coolant 189
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling effect, maximum 145
Cooling function 145
Cooling system 189
Cornering light 100
Corrosion of brake discs 164
Courtesy light when unlock‐ ing 35
Courtesy light with the vehi‐ cle locked 36
Cruise Control 129
Cupholder 155
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tyres 176
Damper control 126
Data, technical 214
Date 85
Daytime driving lights 100
Deactivation, airbags 106
Defrosting, see Defrosting windows 146
Defrosting windows 146
Defrost, see Defrosting win‐ dows 146
Deleting personal data 23
Differential lock 126
Digital clock 85
Digital speed 85
Digital speedometer 85
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimming rear-view mirror 56
Dipping headlights, see High- beam assistance 100
Display in windscreen 94
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
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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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