2016 BMW X4 power steering

CockpitVehicle features and options
This 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 tothe 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Rear window safety switch   482Power windows  493Exterior mirror operation   594Opening and closing the tail‐
gate   405Unlocking central locking sys‐
tem   40Locking central locking sys‐
tem   406LightsFront fog lights   101Lights off
Daytime running lights   100Parking lights  98Low beams  98Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Information Adapt your driving style to the situation, for an
appropriate driving style is always the respon‐
sibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.
WARNING
When driving with roof load, e.g. with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due
to the elevated center of gravity. There is risk
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC
when driving with roof load.◀Seite 126ControlsDriving stability control systems126
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Deactivating DTCPress button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Performance Control Performance Control enhances the agility of
the vehicle.
To increase maneuverability, with a corre‐
spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are
braked individually. The resulting braking
power is simultaneously largely compensated
by an engine intervention.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
Display on the Control Display
Displaying xDrive view1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"
The following information is displayed:
▷With a navigation system: compass display
for the driving direction▷Pitch attitude with degree and percentage▷Transverse gradient with degree indication▷Graphic display for the steeringHDC Hill Descent Control
The concept HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep
downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
walking speed.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
to approx. walking speed and then keeps its
speed constant.
As long as there is active braking, the system
is on standby. The system does not brake the
vehicle during this time.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from ap‐
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h
using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.▷Press the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.▷Press up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.▷Press the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases gradu‐
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Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 201
Tire identification marks 199
Tire inflation pressure 196
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Tires, changing 201
Tire sealant 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 196
Tires, run-flat tires 202
Tire tread 200
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 217
Top View 147
Total vehicle weight 239
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 230
Towing 228
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 230
Tow-starting 228
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 106
Traction control 127
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 127
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 80
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 200
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 87
Trip on-board computer 93
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 87
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 73 U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 95
Universal remote control 163
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 176
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 233
USB interface 167
V
Vanity mirror 165
Variable sport steering 129
Vehicle battery 224
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 224
Vehicle, break-in 176
Vehicle care 232
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 232
Vehicle storage 234
Vehicle wash 231
Ventilation 161
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 161
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 123
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 227
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 239
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 231
Water on roads 177
Weights 239
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 99
Wheel cleaner 233
Wheels, changing 201
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 196
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Window defroster, rear 157, 160
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 74
Windshield wiper, see wiper system 74 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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