2017 BMW M4 Owners Manual

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer topage 38.
Comfort
position
If the glass sunroof is not completely opened
automatically, the comfort position has been attained. In this position the wind noises in theinterior are the least.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing
the switch.
Pinch
protection
system
General
information
If the closing force when closing the glass sunj
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing movej ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from
the tilted position during closing. The glass
sunroof reopens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as folj
lows:1.Press the switch forward beyond the rej
sistance point and hold.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain threshold.2.Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes withj
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing
the
system Press the switch up and hold ituntil the initialization is comj
plete:
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
when the glass sunroof is completely closed.Seite 49Opening
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SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position also plays an important role in an accident in combination with:'ySafety belts, refer to page 54.'yHead restraints, refer to page 55.'yAirbags.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat
tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
Overview
1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General
information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the function is actij vated for this purpose.
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Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down. Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.Lumbar
support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rejgion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Backrest
width
You can change the width of the backrest usjing the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Press button on the correj
sponding side.
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Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Entering
the
rear
Safety
information 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.'

Electric
forward/backward
adjustment
Comfort
entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward/backward and backrest adjustjment.1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.To change the entry area:'yPress and hold this button untilthe seat has moved to the dej
sired position. Releasing the button
stops window/roof movement.'yPress button briefly. The seat auj
tomatically moves to the end poj
sition. Pressing again stops the motion.
Original
position
1.Moving the seat to its original position:'yPress and hold this button until the seat has moved to its original
position. Releasing the button stops window/roof movement.'yPress button briefly. The seat
moves to its original position.
Pressing again stops the motion.2.Fold the backrest back.Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to
ensure occupant safety. However, they can
only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
General
information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder when fastening it.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is arisk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allowmore than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andrespectively secured in designated child rej
straint systems.'

Correct
use
of
safety
belts'yWear the safety belt twist-free and as tight
to your body as possible over your lap and shoulders.'yWear the safety belt deep on your hips
over your lap. The safety belt may not press on your stomach.'yDo not wear the safety belt on your throat,rub it on sharp edges, guide it or jam it inacross hard or fragile objects.'yAvoid thick clothing.'yRe-tighten the safety belt frequently upj
ward around your upper body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sigj
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passengerseat.
Damage
to
safety
belts
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the followj
ing situations:'ySafety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.'ySafety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.'yBelt tensioners or belt retractors were modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged inthe event of an accident. There is a risk of injuj
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt
retractors or belt anchors and keep them
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an
accident at the dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.'

'yDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'yDo not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,directly on the head restraint.'yOnly use accessories that have been dejtermined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.'yDo not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.'