2017 BMW M4 Owners Manual

Engine
compartmentVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Important
features
in
the
engine
compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling8Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Safety
information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compoj nents and impair vehicle functions. There is arisk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by adealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'

WARNING
The engine compartment accommoj
dates moving components. Certain compoj nents in the engine compartment can also
move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the raj diator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach
into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts.'

Engine
oilVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
General
information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classij
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such as when cornering fast, the system is unable tomeasure the engine oil level. With this driving
style, measure the engine oil level using a dej tailed measurement, refer to page 196.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two measj uring principles:
'yStatus display.'yDetailed measurement.Electronic
oil
measurement
Status
display
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Disj play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Requirements A current measured value is available after apj
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level Via iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Engine
oil
level
display
messages
Different messages appear on the display dej pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
A red indicator lamp indicates too high
engine oil pressure.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'

Take care not to add too much engine oil.NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the enj
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much enj
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine comj partment, refer to page 193.
Opening
the
oil
filler
neck1.Open the hood, refer to page 193.2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safety
information NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

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CoolantVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
General
information
The vehicle has two coolant reservoirs that are
located in the engine compartment.
To ensure the operational reliability of the vehij
cle, always check the coolant level of both
coolant reservoirs.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitjable additives is available from a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to
scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Close the cap.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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