2016 BMW M4 rear view mirror

CockpitVehicle 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.
Around the steering wheel
1Roller sunblinds   452Power windows  433Exterior mirror operation   554Glove box on the driver's side   153
Driver Assistance SystemsLane change warning   117Intelligent Safety  110Lane departure warning   1155LightsRear fog lights  102Lights off
Daytime driving lights   100Side lights  98Low-beam headlights   98Seite 12OverviewCockpit12
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If several drivers each use their own remote
control, the vehicle will adapt to their personal
settings when it is unlocked. These settings
are also resaved if the vehicle is used in the in‐
tervening period by someone with a different
remote control.
Changes to settings are saved automatically in
the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Settings
Settings for the following systems and func‐
tions are saved in the active profile. The extent
of settings that can be saved depends on the
country and equipment.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Light.▷Air conditioning.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Favourites buttons.▷Volumes, sound.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷TV.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rear-view camera.▷Side view.▷Head-Up Display.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise Control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Lane change warning.Profile management
Calling up profiles Independently of the remote control that is
used, another profile can be called up.
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷The settings saved in the called-up profile
are made automatically.▷The profile called up is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently used.▷If the profile has already been allocated to
another remote control, this profile applies
to both remote controls. It is no longer
possible to differentiate between the set‐
tings of both remote controls.
Renaming profiles
To avoid mixing up the profiles, each profile
can be given a personal name.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Call up "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles Settings of the active profile are reset to fac‐
tory settings.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Call up "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles Most of the settings of the active profile can be
exported.
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On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Indicator light on the rear-view mirror▷Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is armed.▷Indicator light flashes after locking:
Doors, bonnet or boot lid are not closed
correctly. Correctly closed access points
are secured.
After ten seconds, the indicator light
flashes continuously. Interior protection
and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
If the access that is still open is closed then
the interior protection and tilt alarm sensor
are switched on.▷The indicator light no longer illuminates af‐
ter the vehicle has been unlocked:
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.▷The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the ignition is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately five minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
Alarm system responds, for example, when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when
towing away.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows
and Glass Roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector can be switched off together, for ex‐
ample in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In two-level garages.▷During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.▷When there are animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
again within 10 seconds, as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light illuminates for approxi‐
mately 2 seconds and then flashes again.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector are switched off until the next
time the car is locked.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if necessary using
special ID of remote control, see page 33.▷For Comfort Access: completely grasp ei‐
ther front door handle when carrying re‐
mote control.
Power windows
Note WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:
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Selecting a mirrorSwitching to other mirror:
Push switch.
Electrical adjustment Corresponding to movement of button
Saving positions
Seat and mirror position memory, see page 54.
Adjusting manually In the event of an electrical defect, for example,
press the borders of the mirror glass.
Automatic parking function
Principle
When reverse gear is engaged, mirror glass on
front passenger side is titled downwards. This
improves the view of the kerb or other obsta‐
cles near the ground, for example when park‐
ing.
Activating1. Push switch to driver's mirror posi‐
tion.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Push switch to front passenger's mirror posi‐
tion.
Folding in and out ATTENTION
Due to the vehicle's width, it could sus‐
tain damage in car washes. Danger of damage
to property. Fold in the mirrors manually or us‐
ing the button prior to washing.◀
Press the button.
Possible up to approximately 20 km/h, approxi‐
mately 15 mph.
Advantageous in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷When folding mirrors back out that have
been folded in manually.
Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out at ap‐
proximately 40 km/h, approximately 25 mph.
Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
with the engine running.
Automatically dimming
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells in the rear-view mirror, see
page 56, are used for control.
Rear-view mirror, automatic-dim
Principle
The function is controlled by photocells:
▷In the mirror glass▷On the back of the mirror.
Operating requirements
To keep the system functioning properly:
▷Keep photocells clean.▷Do not obstruct the zone between the rear-
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Wiper systemSwitching the wipers on/off and flick-
wiping
General
Do not use wipers with a dry windscreen, oth‐
erwise the wiper blades will wear or become
damaged more quickly.
Notes ATTENTION
If the wipers have frozen on, switching on
can cause the wiper blades to tear and the
wiper motor to overheat. Danger of damage to
property. Defrost the windscreen before
switching on the wipers.◀
WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are
folded away from the windscreen, this can
damage parts of the vehicle, or trap body parts.
Danger of injury or damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the windscreen,
and that the wipers are in contact with the
windscreen when switching on.◀
Switching on
The lever returns to the basic position when
released.
▷Normal wiping speed: press upwards once.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wip‐
ers switch to intermittent operation.▷Rapid wiping speed: press upwards twice
or press once beyond the resistance point.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wip‐
ers switch to normal speed.
Switching off and flick-wiping
The lever returns to the basic position when
released.
▷Flick-wiping: press downwards once.▷Switching off normal wiping speed: press
downwards once.▷Switching off fast wiping speed: press
downwards twice.
Intermittent mode or rain sensor
Principle Without rain sensor, the interval for the wiper
operation is specified.
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the rain inten‐
sity. The sensor is mounted on the wind‐
screen, directly in front of the rear-view mirror.
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On the Control Display:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3.Call up "Options".4."Last Teleservice Call"
Service history
General Have maintenance work carried out by a Serv‐
ice Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
Performed maintenance work is recorded in
the vehicle data, see page 191.
The maintenance visits entered can be shown
on the Control Display. Operation is available
as soon as a maintenance visit has been en‐
tered in the vehicle data.
Displaying service history
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4. "Service history"
Maintenance visits carried out are shown.5.Select an entry to display more detailed in‐
formation.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance has been car‐
ried out on time.Yellow: maintenance has been car‐
ried out with a delay.Maintenance has not been carried
out.Shift point indicator
Principle The system recommends the most efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General
The shift point indicator is active in sequential
mode of the M double clutch transmission and
the manual gearbox.
Information on up or downshifting are dis‐
played on the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without shift point indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift up into most efficient gear.Shift down into most efficient gear.
Speed Limit Information with
No Passing Information
Principle
Speed Limit Information Speed Limit Information shows the currently
detected speed limit in the instrument cluster.
The camera in the area of the interior rear-view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with additional symbols, for exam‐
ple, when wet, are also compared with data in‐
ternal to the vehicle, for example the rain sen‐
sor, and displayed, depending on the situation.
The system considers the information saved in
the navigation system and also displays the
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speed limits present on unmarked sections of
road.
No Passing Information No Passing Information displays with corre‐
sponding symbols in the instrument cluster no
passing restrictions and their removal detected
by the camera. The system only considers no passing restrictions and lifting the restriction
made known by signage.
Nothing will be displayed in the following situa‐
tions:▷In countries in which no passing is primar‐
ily shown by road markings.▷On routes without signage.▷On railway crossings, lane markings or in
other situations which would not indicate
an unsigned no passing restriction.
Notes
WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the visibility conditions and traffic situation.
Danger of accidents. Adapt driving style to the driving conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants
it.◀
Overview
Camera
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
Switching on/offOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3."Limit info"
If Speed Limit Information is switched on, this
can be displayed through the on-board com‐
puter on the information display in the instru‐
ment cluster.
No Passing Information is displayed together
with activated Speed Limit information.
Display
The following appears in the instrument clus‐
ter:
Speed Limit Information Present speed limit.
Speed limit cancelled - for Ger‐
man motorways.
Speed limit information unavail‐
able.
The Speed Limit Information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-Up Display.
No Passing Information
▷No passing restriction.▷End of no passing restric‐
tion.▷No Passing Information un‐
available.
The No Passing Information can also be shown
in the Head-Up Display.
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System limits
The function may be disabled or inaccurate
under certain conditions, for example:▷In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.▷If road signs are obscured by objects.▷If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐
hicle ahead.▷With bright oncoming light.▷When the windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, etc.▷Due to possible wrong detections of the
camera.▷If the speed limits saved in the navigation
system are wrong.▷In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.▷If there are deviations in relation to the nav‐
igation, for example due to changes in the
road routing.▷On overtaking buses or trucks with speed
stickers.▷If traffic signs do not correspond to the
standard.▷During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Principle Depending on equipment, the following can be
displayed or operated via the buttons and the
knurled wheel on the steering wheel and using
the displays in the instrument cluster and
Head-Up Display:
▷Current audio source.▷Repeat dialling for telephone.▷Activating the voice control system.Display
Depending on equipment, the list in the instru‐
ment cluster may differ from what is displayed.
Activating the list and entering a
setting
Turn the knurled wheel on the right-hand side
of the steering wheel to activate the corre‐
sponding list.
Using the knurled wheel, select the desired
setting and confirm by pressing the knurled
wheel.
On-board computer
Display in the information display The information from the on-
board computer is displayed in
the information display in the in‐
strument cluster.
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