2017 BMW X4 Owners Manual

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DrivingVehicle
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.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Steptronic transmission: the enj gine starts with the brake pedal
pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
Ignition
on Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stopbutton, and do not press on the brake pedal atthe same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition
offSteptronic transmission: press the Start/Stopbutton again without stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Safety
measures
When switching off the ignition, the selector
lever position P is selected automatically if the
selector lever position D or R is selected.
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationj
ary and the engine is off:'yWhen locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
started.'yWhen opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are switched off.'yWhile the driver's safety belt is unbuckled with driver's door open and low beams off.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
Radio
ready
state
Activate radio-ready state: when the engine is
running: press the Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio-ready state is switched off automatij
cally in the following situations:
'yAfter approx. 8 minutes.'yWhen the vehicle is locked using the cenj
tral locking system.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
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The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is automatically switched off for thefollowing reasons:'yOpening or closing the driver's door.'yUnfastening of the driver's safety belt.'yWhen automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting
the
engine
Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilaj
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases conjtain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorjless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, exj
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilajtion.'

In order to ensure that the vehicle is securedagainst rolling away, observe the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yHDC Hill Descent Control is activated.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting
the
engine
The engine starts automatically under the foljlowing conditions:
'ySteptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional
limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij vated engine starts up automatically in the folj
lowing situations:
'yExcessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sej lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.'yFogging of the windows when the autojmatic climate control is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yExcessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Using
the
button
Press button.
'yLED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.'yLED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
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Selector lever position P is engaged autojmatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehij cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sigj
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of apj prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or sej
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release
in
cars
with
Steptronic
transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:'yEngine on.'yDrive mode engaged.'yDriver buckled in and doors closed.
Automatic
Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
Overview
Automatic Hold
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

ActivatingThis function can be activated when the drivj
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Autoj
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auj
tomatically secured against rolling after brakj ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically. The indicator lamp goes out.
NOTE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle
wash.'