2016 BMW M4 language

▷The system recognises capital and small
letters. To enter small and capital letters
and numbers, it may be necessary to the
change input mode, for example, when
identically writing small and capital letters.
Change between upper/lower case, num‐
bers and symbols, see page 23.▷Enter symbols as they are displayed on the
Control Display.▷Relevant symbols, such as accents or full
stops are always known ambiguously with
the letter. The input option depends on the
language that has been set. You may need
to enter special characters using the Con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, swipe the touchpad
towards the left.▷To enter a space, swipe towards the right
in the middle of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, swipe towards the right
in the upper area of the touchpad.▷To enter an underscore, swipe towards the
right in the lower area of the touchpad.
Operating interactive map and
Internet
The Interactive map of the navigation system
and websites can be moved using the touch‐
pad.
FunctionControlsMove interactive map or
web pages.Swipe in the ap‐
propriate direction.Enlarge/reduce interac‐
tive map or web pages.Pinch or open up
your fingers on the
touchpad.Show menu or open a
link on the Internet.Tap once.
Adjusting the settings
Settings on the Control Display, such as vol‐
ume, for example, can be made using the
touchpad. To do this swipe left or right as ap‐
propriate.
Example: setting the clock Setting the clock
On the Control Display:1. Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.2.Turn the Controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted and press the Controller.3.If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left to
display "Time/date".4.Turn the Controller until "Time/date" is
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Entry comparison
Input of names and addresses: the selection is
gradually narrowed down and possibly supple‐
mented with every subsequent letter that you
enter.
Inputs are continuously compared with the
data saved in the vehicle.▷Only letters that are present in the data is
offered for entry.▷Destination search: place names can be
entered in the writing of any language
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Voice control systemVehicle 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.
Principle▷Through the voice control system most
functions shown in the Control Display can
be operated by spoken commands. The
system supports spoken input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated via
the voice control system.▷The system has a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Indicates commands for the voice con‐
trol system in the Owner's Handbook.
Requirements
On the control display set a language that is
also supported by the voice control system, so
that the vehicle can identify spoken com‐ mands.
Setting the language, see page 94.
Issuing voice commands
Activating the voice control system1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for acoustic signal.3.Issue the command.
Command detected by voice control sys‐
tem is announced and displayed in instru‐
ment cluster.
Symbol in the instrument cluster indicates
that the voice control system is active.
If no further spoken commands are possible,
switch to iDrive to control the function in this
case.
Switching off the voice control system Press the button on the steering
wheel or say ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most of the menu items on the Control Display
can be called up using spoken commands.
The possible commands depend on which
menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
For various functions there are short com‐
mands.
Several list entries, for example telephone
book entries, can also be selected using the
voice control system. When doing this, list en‐
tries are to be spoken exactly as they are
shown in the relevant list.
Having possible commands read aloud Possible commands can be read aloud: ›Voice
commands‹.
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If, for example, the menu "Settings" is dis‐
played, the commands for the settings are an‐
nounced.
Running functions using short commands
Main menu functions can be performed imme‐
diately using short commands, almost irre‐
spective of which menu item is selected, for
example ›Vehicle status‹.
Help dialogue to voice control system
Call up help dialogue: ›Help‹.
Further commands for help dialogue:▷›Help with examples‹: information on the
current possible operations and the most
important commands for this are read out.▷›Help with voice input‹: information on the
operating principle of the voice control sys‐
tem is read out.
An example: call up sound
settings
Using main menu Commands on the menu are read out so they
can also be selected using the controller.
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment au‐
dio output.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Sound‹
Through short command
Desired sound setting can also be started us‐
ing a shortcut.
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment au‐
dio output.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Sound‹
Setting the speech dialogue
You can set whether the system uses the
standard dialogue or the short variant,
With the short variants of the speech dialogue,
the system announcements are played in
shortened form.
1."Settings"2."Language/units"3."Voice contr.:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting volume
Turn the volume knob during the voice instruc‐
tions until the desired volume is obtained.
▷The volume is retained even if you change
the volume of other audio sources.▷The volume is stored for the currently used
profile.
Information regarding
emergency calls
The voice control system should not be used
for emergency calls. Under stress, the spoken
language and voice pitch can change, which
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TimeThe time is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster.
If the digital speedo is activated,
the time can be displayed on the
on-board computer.
Setting the time and time format, see
page 93.
Date The date is displayed on the on-
board computer.
Setting the time date and date
format, see page 93.
Digital speedometer
Display The current speed is shown in
the instrument cluster.
Activating display1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3."Digital speedometer"
Setting unit
1."Settings"2."Language/units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Gear display with Drivelogic
Sequential mode▷Engaged gear, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76, ar‐
row 2.
Drive mode
▷Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76, ar‐
row 2.
Range
Display If there is a small remaining
range:
▷A Check Control message is
briefly displayed.▷The On-board computer
shows the remaining range.▷With dynamic driving style, for example
fast cornering, the engine function is not
always ensured.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
approximately 30 miles the Check Control
message is continually displayed.
ATTENTION
If the range drops below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, the engine could not be supplied
anymore with sufficient fuel. Engine functions
are not ensured anymore. Danger of damage
to property. Refuel in good time.◀
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Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Setting the speech dialogue Voice dialogue for the voice control system,
see page 26.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units of measure for fuel consump‐
tion, distance covered/remaining range, and
temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Brightness
Adjusting brightness
Adjusting brightness of Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is obtained.5.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Depending on the lighting conditions, bright‐
ness control might not be immediately recog‐
nisable.
Head-Up Display
Overview
Principle
The system projects important information
into the field of vision of the driver, for example
speed.
The driver can register this information without
having to divert attention from the road.
Notes
Follow information on cleaning the Head-Up
Display, see page 211.
Visibility of the display Visibility of the display on the Head-Up Display
is influenced by the following factors:
▷Certain seat positions.▷Items on the Head-Up Display cover.▷Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters.▷Wet road.▷Unfavourable lighting conditions.
If the picture is distorted, have the basic set‐
tings checked by a Service Partner or a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
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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
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