2016 BMW M4 jump start

Connecting electrical
appliances
Information ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can operate with high voltages and high cur‐
rents, which can overload or damage the
12 volt on-board network. Danger of damage
to property. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-starting con‐
nections in the engine compartment.◀
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.◀
Power sockets
General
Cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
socket for electrical devices when the engine
is running or the ignition is switched on.
Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 Watt at 12 Volt.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert
an incompatible plug.
Front centre console
Lift the lid and remove the cover or lighter.
Rear centre console
Remove the cover.
Inside the boot
Socket is on the left in the boot.
USB interface for data
transfer
Principle Connection for importing and exporting data
on a USB medium, for example:
▷Personal Profile settings, see page 33.▷Music collection.▷Importing trips.
Notes
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB
interface.▷Do not connect any devices such as fans
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Recharging the battery
General Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.
In the following cases, charging the battery is
necessary:▷When making frequent short trips.▷When leaving for periods of longer than
one month.
Notes
ATTENTION
Unsuitable external chargers can dam‐
age the vehicle. Danger of damage to property.
Use chargers that have been categorised as
suitable for the respective vehicle type by the
vehicle manufacturer. Observe the maximum
charge voltage.◀
Maximum charge voltage: 14.4 Volt. ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can operate with high voltages and high cur‐
rents, which can overload or damage the
12 volt on-board network. Danger of damage
to property. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-starting con‐
nections in the engine compartment.◀
Jump-starting connections
Recharge the battery only with the engine
stopped, via the jump-starting connections,
see page 204, in the engine compartment.
Charger
Chargers developed especially for the vehicle
and attuned to the on-board network can be
obtained from Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Power failure
Following a temporary electrical power outage,
some equipment will have to be reinitialised or
individual settings will need to be updated, for
example:▷Seat and mirror memory: re-save positions.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass Roof and sun blind: initialise system,
see page 47.
Disposing of the old battery
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop or hand them into an authorised
collecting point.
Fuses
Notes WARNING
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload
electrical cables and components. Fire risk. Do
not repair blown fuses or renew them by fuses
with a different colour or amp rating.◀
Plastic tweezers and details of the fuse assign‐
ment can be found with the fuses in the boot.
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required. For example, the current position
of the vehicle, if this can be determined. If
questions posed by the emergency call
centre remain unanswered, rescue meas‐
ures are automatically initiated.▷If the LED is flashing green but the emer‐
gency call centre can no longer be heard
over the loudspeaker, you may still be able
to be heard by the emergency call centre.
Automatically activating emergency
calls
In certain circumstances, an emergency call
may be placed automatically immediately after
a serious accident. An automatic emergency
call is not influenced by pressing the SOS but‐
ton.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located inside the boot
lid.
To remove, release the mounts.
First-aid kit
Note The longevity of some items is limited.
Check the use-by dates of the contents regu‐
larly and replace any items that have expired in
good time.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located on the right in a stor‐
age compartment in the boot.
Starting assistance General
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine
can be started using two jump leads from an‐
other vehicle's battery. Use only jump leads
with fully insulated terminal clamps.
Information DANGER
Touching live components can result in
an electric shock. Danger of injury or life. Do
not touch any components that could be live.◀
Do not deviate from the procedure described
below, otherwise personal injury could result or
both vehicles could be damaged.
Preparations ATTENTION
Contact between the bodies of the two
vehicles can result in a short circuit during
starting assistance. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Make sure there is no contact between
the bodies.◀
1.Check whether the battery in the other ve‐
hicle shows 12 volts. Specifications are on
the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle.Seite 203Help in the event of a breakdownMobility203
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3.Switch off any electrical systems in both
vehicles.
Jump-starting connections
WARNING
Connecting the jump leads in the wrong
sequence can cause sparks. Danger of injury.
Comply with the correct sequence when con‐
necting up.◀
The jump-starting connection in the engine
compartment serves as the positive battery
terminal.
Open the cover of the starting assistance con‐
nection.
The battery negative terminal is the body earth
or a special nut.
Connecting the cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting assis‐
tance connection.2.Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+
jump lead to the positive terminal of the
battery or the corresponding jump-starting
connection on the donor vehicle.3.Connect the other terminal clamp to the
battery's positive terminal or to the corre‐
sponding jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.4.Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/–
jump lead to the negative terminal of the
battery or the corresponding engine or
body earth connection on the donor vehi‐
cle.5.Connect the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery or to a
ground/earth connection on the corre‐
sponding engine or body of the vehicle to
be started.
Starting the engine
Do not use the spray products sold as starting
aids.
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the flat battery
has been recharged to a slightly greater
degree.3.Allow both engines to run for a few mi‐
nutes.4.Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite
order from that in which they were origi‐
nally attached.
Check the battery if necessary and have it re‐
charged.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limitations, there may be
malfunctions of individual functions when tow-
starting/towing with activated Intelligent Safety
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Journey computer 92
Jump-starting connection, starting assistance 204
Jump starting, see starting assistance 203
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Key memory, see Personal Profile 33
Key switch for front passen‐ ger airbags 106
L
Labelling of recommended tyres 177
Lane boundary, warning 115
Lane change warning 117
Lane departure warning 115
Language, on the control dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing load 166
Lashing straps, securing load 166
Launch Control 77
Laying up out of use 211
Laying up, vehicle 211
Leather, care 210
LED light, replacing the bulbs 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Left-hand traffic, light set‐ ting 102
Lenses of camera, care 211
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 149
Lighting 98 Light in the exterior mirror,
see Lane Change Warn‐
ing 117
Lights 98
Lights and light bulbs 193
Light switch 98
LIM button, see Manual Speed Limiter 119
Load 166
Loads 166
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking using door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking settings 41
Locking via the boot lid 38
Lock, wheel studs 199
Low-beam headlights 98
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 74
Luggage rack, see Roof rack 167
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ment 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ment 87
Maintenance System BMW 191
Malfunction displays, see Check control 80
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual gearbox 73
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control, PDC 132
Manual operation, rear-view camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual Speed Limiter 119
Maximum cooling effect 145
Maximum speed range 165
Maximum speed, winter tyres 177
M Carbon ceramic brakes 160
M compound brakes 160
M differential, active 126
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Memory, seat, mirror 54
M Engine Dynamics Con‐ trol 78
Menu in the instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, see iDrive operating principle 18
Message of a flat tyre 108, 109
Messages, see Check con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread depth, tyres 176
Mirror, memory 54
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication equip‐ ment 163
Mobility system 178
Moisture in the headlight 194
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 16 Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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