2018 BMW M4 Owners Manual

'yLow brake vacuum, for example because
the brake pedal has been pressed a numj
ber of times in succession.
Preventing
automatic
engine
stop
with
M
double
clutch
transmission
Principle To enable the vehicle to move off particularly
swiftly, for example at a junction, the automatic
engine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing
automatic
engine
stop
using
the
brake
pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within a second of the vehicle coming to a
standstill:
'yPress the brake pedal down firmly as soon as the vehicle has come to a standstill.'yThen immediately brake again with normalbraking force.
Manually
deactivating/activating
the
system
Using
the
button
Press the button.
'yLED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
During an automatic engine stop, the enj gine is started.
The engine can be started or stopped only by means of the start/stop button.'yLED is extinguished: Auto Start Stop funcj
tion is activated.
Parking
the
vehicle
during
automatic
engine
stop
With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be
parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
M double clutch transmission:
1.Press the start/stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged.2.Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox:
1.Press the start/stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.2.Engage first gear or reverse.3.Apply the parking brake.
Start engine as usual, using the start/stop butj
ton.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations the Auto Start Stop funcj tion is deactivated automatically for safety reajsons, for example if the absence of the driver isdetected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts down the engine automatically. A Check Conj trol message is shown. It is possible to keepdriving. Have the system checked by a ServicePartner of the manufacturer or another qualijfied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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Parking
brake
Safety
note WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. There is a danger of accij
dents. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to
prevent rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehij cle is secured against rolling away:'yApply the parking brake.'yTurn the front wheels towards the directionof the kerb on upward or downward gradijents.'yAdditionally secure the vehicle on upwardor downward gradients, for example with a
chock.'

Indicating
a
turn
briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point
and hold it there for as long as you wish to indij cate a turn.
Malfunction
If the indicator lamp flashes more rapidly than
usual, a turn signal light has failed.
High-beam
headlights,
headlight
flasher
Push the lever forwards or pull it back.'yHigh-beam headlights on, arrow 1.'yHigh-beam headlights off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Wiper
system
General
Do not use wipers with a dry windscreen, othj
erwise the wiper blades will wear or become damaged more quickly.
Safety
notes WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are
folded away from the windscreen, parts of the
body may become trapped or the vehicle may be damaged. There is a danger of injury or
damage to property. Make sure that the vehij
cle is switched off when the wipers are folded
away from the windscreen, and that the wipers
are in contact with the windscreen when switching on.'

Switching
off
and
flick-wiping
Press the lever down.
'ySwitching off: press lever downwards until
the home position is reached.'yFlick-wiping: press lever downwards from
the home position.
The lever returns to the home position when released.
Intermittent
mode
or
rain
sensor
Principle The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the rain intenj
sity.
General
The sensor is mounted on the windscreen, dij
rectly in front of the rear-view mirror. Without
rain sensor, the interval for the wiper operation
is specified.
Safety
note NOTE
In car washes, the wipers may inadverj
tently start moving if the rain sensor is activaj ted. There is a danger of damage to property.Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes.'

ity of the washer fluid freezing. Use anti-freezeif required.'

3.Lift wipers completely away from the windj
screen.
Fold
in
the
wipers
After folding the wipers in, the wiper system
must be reactivated.
1.Fold in the wipers completely onto the
windscreen.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Press the wiper lever downwards. The wipj ers move back to the rest position and areoperational once again.
Washer
fluid
General All washer jets are supplied from one tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and screenwash
concentrate for the windscreen washer, if necj
essary with the addition of anti-freeze.
Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, apj
proximately 1.7 Imp. pints.
Safety
notes WARNING
Some anti-freezes can contain toxic subj
stances, and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and fatal injury. Comply with the notes onthe containers. Keep anti-freezes away from
sources of combustion. Do not pour service
products into other bottles. Keep service prodj
ucts out of the reach of children.'

Manual
gearbox
Safety
notes WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. There is a danger of accij
dents. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to
prevent rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehij
cle is secured against rolling away:'yApply the parking brake.'yTurn the front wheels towards the direction of the kerb on upward or downward gradijents.'yAdditionally secure the vehicle on upwardor downward gradients, for example with a
chock.'

Safety
noteWARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. There is a danger of accij dents. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it toprevent rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehij
cle is secured against rolling away:'yApply the parking brake.'yTurn the front wheels towards the direction of the kerb on upward or downward gradijents.'yAdditionally secure the vehicle on upwardor downward gradients, for example with a
chock.'