2016 BMW M4 remove seats

Forward/back
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently
forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on
the seat as required.
Backrest angle
Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on
the backrest as required.
Seat angle
Pull the lever and move the seat until the de‐
sired angle is reached. After releasing the
lever, sit on and get up out of the seat to make
sure it engages properly.
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview
1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest angle5Forward/back, height, seat angle
General The driver's seat adjustment is saved for the
profile currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked using the remote control, this position is called up automatically if the function, see
page 42, for this has been activated.
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clean. After an accident, have the seat belts in‐
spected at a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.◀
In the event of stress due to an accident or
damage:
Replace the belt system, including the seat
belt tensioner, and have the belt anchorage
checked.
Belt holder
Place the seat belt in the belt holder to make it
easier to put on the belt when the seat is
moved forwards.
Head restraints Note WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
Danger of injury.
▷Do not fit any covers on the seats or head
restraints.▷Do not hang objects such as coat hangers
directly on the head restraint.▷Only use accessories that have been clas‐
sified as suitable by the vehicle manufac‐
turer.▷Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.◀Distance
The spacing is adjusted to the back of the
head using the incline of the seat backrest.
Adjust the spacing so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
RemovingThe head restraints cannot be removed.
Seat and mirror memory
Notes WARNING
Using the memory function during the
journey can lead to unexpected seat move‐
ments. You could lose control of the vehicle.
Danger of accidents. Only call up the memory
function at a standstill◀
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Principle Two different positions for driver's seat and
exterior mirrors can be saved and recalled per
profile. Settings for backrest width and lumbar
support are not saved.
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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‐
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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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GroupWeight of childApproximate ageClass/category –
a)Front
pas‐
seng‐
er's
seatRear
seats,
outerRear
seat,
middleI9 - 18 kgUp to approxi‐
mately 4 yearsD - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
B - ISO/F2
B1 - ISO/F2X
A - ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUFX
X
X
X
XIL: the seat is suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat in the Semi-Universal category sub‐
ject to compliance with the list of vehicles accompanying the child seat.IUF: the seat is suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with Universal approval and at‐
tachment with the TOP TETHER strap.X: the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system.a) 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.Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors
Information WARNING
If the ISOFIX child restraint systems are
not engaged correctly, the protective effect of
the ISOFIX child restraint systems may be re‐
stricted. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
lower anchor point has engaged correctly and
the ISOFIX child restraint system is firmly posi‐
tioned against the backrest.◀
Position The corresponding symbol shows the
brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchor
points.
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are
located behind the marked covers.
Before fitting ISOFIX child restraints
Pull the belt out of the area of the child seat
mountings.
Fitting of ISOFIX child restraint
systems
1.Install the child restraint system, see man‐
ufacturer's information.2.Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors have
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Notes on optimum protective effect of
the airbag
WARNING
If the seat position is wrong or the de‐
ployment area of the airbag is impaired, the air‐
bag system cannot provide the intended pro‐
tection, or may cause additional injuries when
it deploys. Danger of injury or life. Comply with
these notes for optimum protective effect.◀▷Keep your distance from the airbags.▷Make sure that vehicle occupants keep
their head away from the side airbag.▷Always grip the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Keep you hands in the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to reduce
the risk of injury to hands or arms when the
airbag deploys.▷Make sure that the front-seat passenger is
sitting correctly, in other words with feet or
legs in the footwell, not resting on the
dashboard.▷Do not position any other persons, pets or
objects between the airbags and persons.▷Never attach any material to the airbag
covers with adhesive; never place material
over them or modify them in any way.▷Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the
area of the passenger's side free, for exam‐
ple do not attach adhesive foil or covers
and do not fit brackets for navigation devi‐
ces or mobile telephones.▷Do not use the front airbag cover on the
front passenger's side as a tray.▷Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically suitable for seats
with integral side airbags to the front seats.▷Do not hang items of clothing such as
coats or jackets over the backrests.▷Do not modify individual components of
the system or its wiring in any way. This
also applies to the covers of the steering
wheel, the dashboard and seats.▷Do not dismantle the airbag system.
Even if all these notes are complied with, de‐
pending on the circumstances in which an ac‐
cident occurs, certain injuries as a result of
contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled
out.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to temporary hearing loss for ve‐
hicle occupants sensitive to noise.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Notes WARNING
Individual components of the airbag sys‐
tem can be hot after triggering. Danger of in‐ jury. Do not touch individual components.◀
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a
failure, a malfunction or accidental triggering of
the airbag system. If there is a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended in
an accident, in spite of the accident being of
the appropriate severity. Danger of injury or
life. Have the airbag system tested, repaired or
removed and scrapped by a Service Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.◀
Correct function When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
briefly illuminates in order to show the
functional readiness of the entire airbag sys‐
tem and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system disrupted
▷Warning light does not illuminate after the
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▷Do not connect up USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface for
charging external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the glove box
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Through-loading system PrincipleThe boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.
Each side can be folded down individually or
you may fold down the entire rear seat back‐ rest.
Notes
WARNING
Risk of trapping when folding down the
backrest. Danger of injury or damage to prop‐
erty. Before folding down, make sure that the
movement area of the rear backrest is clear.◀
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.◀
Opening1.Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to
unlock the rear seat backrest.2.The unlocked backrest moves slightly to
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