2016 BMW X4 Backrest

Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐
per retaining straps.◀
Retaining strap guide WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐
tive effect can be reduced. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining strap.◀1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point5Seat backrest6Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Raise the head restraint if needed.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.If there is a retaining strap, run it between
the backrest and the cargo cover.
Middle seat: guide the retaining strap
through the belt guide on the top edge of
the rear seat backrest.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the anchor.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.6.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Securing of doors and
windows in the rear
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear Press button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they can‐
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,
refer to page 49.
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Ejection MitigationThe head airbag system is designed as an
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
impact events.
Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information for optimum effect of the
airbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐
ployment area of the airbags is impacted, the
airbag system cannot protect as intended or
cause additional injuries due to triggering.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Ob‐
serve the Information for optimum protective
effect of the airbag system.◀▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the risk of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible when the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the floor area.▷There should be no persons, animals or
objects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.▷Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not specifically suited for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, and the seats.▷Do not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
Information WARNING
Individual components can be hot after
triggering of the airbag system. There is risk of
injuries. Do not touch individual components.◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering
of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐
tion, the airbag system could not trigger as in‐
tended in the event of an accident despite re‐
spective accident severity. There is risk of
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Cargo area
Cargo cover
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Secure loose objects in the car's inte‐
rior.◀
General information The cargo cover is in two parts.
This can be removed to load bulky luggage.
RemovingCargo cover in rear window1.Pull the cargo cover with both hands by the
outer edges towards the rear, arrows 1, to
disengage it from the catches.2.Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 2,
and remove it.Cargo cover in the trunk
Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 1, until it
disengages from the catches and then pull it
towards the front, arrow 2.
Installing Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on
their respective holders.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The trunk can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The sides and the middle section
can be folded down separately.
Information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest is clear prior to
folding down.◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
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and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.◀
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g.
in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that
the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back.◀
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked,
the protective function of the middle safety
belt is not guaranteed. There is risk of injuries
or danger to life. If you are using the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀
Folding down the sides
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Fold down the center armrest and pull on the
loop.
Ski and snowboard bag
General information
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the trunk.
Follow the installation and operation instruc‐
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Secure loose objects in the car's inte‐
rior.◀
CAUTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 170.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 171.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 171.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
the glove compartment immediately after us‐ ing it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing eyes in the trunk with rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable
lashing eyes in the cargo area.
To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar‐
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 123
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 125
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 211
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 232
Airbags 103
Airbags, indicator/warning light 104
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 156
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156, 159
Air distribution, manual 157, 160
Air flow, automatic climate control 157, 160
Air pressure, tires 196
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 161
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 202
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 164
Alternative oil types 211
Ambient light 102
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, see DSC 126
Approved axle load 239
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 171
Arrival time 93
Ash tray 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 112
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 159
Automatic car wash 231
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 105
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 99
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 46 Automatic recirculated-air
control 159
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 156
AUTO program, intensity 159
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 239
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 176
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 227
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 229
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 224
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 224
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 171
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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