2017 BMW M4 Owners Manual

WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering of the airbag system. In the case of a malfuncj
tion, the airbag system might not trigger as inj
tended in the event of an accident despite rej
spective accident severity. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sysj
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapj ped by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.'

Indicator
lamp
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passenj ger airbags indicates the operating state of thefront-seat passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are eij
ther activated or deactivated.
'yThe indicator lamp lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint fixj
ing system or when the seat
is empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.'yThe indicator lamp does not light up when, e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
Detected
child
seats
The system generally detects children seatedin a child seat, particularly in child seats rejquired by NHTSA at the point in time when thevehicle was manufactured. After installing achild seat, make sure that the indicator lampfor the front-seat passenger airbags lights up.
This indicates that the child seat has been dej tected and the front-seat passenger airbags
are not activated.
Strength
of
the
driver's
and
front-seat
passenger
airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passengj er's seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon
as a respective message appears on the Conj
trol Display.
Calibrating
the
front
seats WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the seat is clear prior to any adjjustment.'

General
information
With use of the system observe further inforj mation found under Tire inflation pressure, rej
fer to page 180.
Functional
requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliaj ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status
display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monij tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Disj
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
Status
control
display Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a SMS text message on the Control Display.
All
wheels
green
System is active and will issue a warning rej
lated to the tire inflation pressures stored durj ing the last reset.
One
wheel
is
yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
All
wheels
are
yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure inseveral tires.
Gray
wheels The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:'yThe system is being reset.'yMalfunction.
Status
information
The status control display additionally showsthe current tire inflation pressures and, dejpending on the model, tire temperatures. Itshows the actual values read; they may varydepending on driving style or weather condij
tions.
Resetting
the
system Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine but do not drive off.5.Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The wheels are displayed in gray and the stajtus is displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is completed automatically while driving.
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)active" is displayed.
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You may interrupt this trip at any time. Whenyou continue the reset resumes automatically.
Messages
Required
tire
inflation
pressure
check
message
A Check Control message is displayed.'yThe system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.'yNo reset was performed for the system.
System will issue a warning related to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.'yInflation was not carried out according to
specifications.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last reset.
In these cases:
1.Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.2.Reset the system.
Message
in
case
of
low
tire
pressure
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
'yThere is a tire inflation pressure loss.'yNo reset was performed for the system.
System will issue a warning related to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
In these cases:
1.Reduce your speed and drive moderately.
Do not exceed a speed of
80 mph/130 km/h.2.At the next opportunity, e.g., gas station,
check and correct the tire inflation presj
sure in all four tires, if necessary.3.Reset the system.
Message
in
case
of
sharp
tire
inflation pressure
loss
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
In addition, a symbol with the affected
tires will be displayed in the Check
Control message.
'yThere is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inj
flation pressure.'yNo reset was performed for the system.
The system issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
In these cases:
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or missj
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if
the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.
Follow the information on run-flat tires and
continued driving with these tires.'

If identification of flat tire damage is notpossible, please contact a dealerss servicecenter or another qualified service center
or repair shop.2.Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit
or by changing the tire.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at the
next opportunity and have them replaced, if
needed.
System
limits
The system does not function properly if a rej
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be dej
tected.
Examples and recommendations in the followj
ing situations:
'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: Have system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualifiedservice center or repair shop.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leavj ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration
according
to
NHTSA/
FMVSS
138
Tire
Pressure
Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)should be checked monthly when cold and injflated to the inflation pressure recommendedby the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire presj
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper presj
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efj ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indij
cator to indicate when the system is not operj
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicaj
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfuncj
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumij
nated. This sequence will continue upon subj
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sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malj
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacej ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning propj
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tellj
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Intelligent
Safety The
conceptIntelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Inj
telligent Safety consists of one or more sysj tems that can help prevent a imminent collijsion. These systems are active automaticallyevery time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button:'yFront-end collision warning with City Brakj
ing function, refer to page 111.'yPedestrian warning, refer to page 113.
Safety
information
WARNING
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sysj
tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and activelyintervene in the respective situations.'

Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Approach
control
warning
with
City
light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immij
nent collision and actuates brakes independj
ently, if needed.
The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
The approach control warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally, the approach control warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false sysjtem reactions.
General
information
The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx.3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary withthe current driving situation.
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.Detection
range
Objects are responded to if they are detected
by the system.
Safety
information WARNING
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sysj tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an acj cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and activelyintervene in the respective situations.'

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
off Press button: the system is switchedoff. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
Setting
the
warning
time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.1."Settings"2."Frontal Coll. Warning"3.Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile curj
rently used.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immijnent a warning symbol appears in the instruj ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneuj
ver.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distanceto the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immij nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apj
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking interj
vention in a possible risk of collision.
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