2018 BMW M4 Owners Manual

Manual
gearbox
Towing
or
pushing
the
vehicle
A broken-down vehicle can be towed or
pushed.
Roll or push, see page 95, the vehicle.
Observe the following notes:'yMake sure that the ignition is switched on,
otherwise low-beam headlights, rear lights, turn indicators and wipers will not be availj
able.'yDo not tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised, otherwise the steering can turn.'yWhen the engine is not running, there is nopower assistance. The steering and brakes
will require extra effort to operate.'yGreater steering wheel movements are necessary.'yThe towing vehicle must not be lighterthan the towed vehicle, otherwise it may beunable to keep the towed vehicle reliably
under control.'yDo not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h,
30 mph.'yDo not exceed a towing distance of 50 km, 30 miles.
Towing
truck
With
driven
rear
axle
Have the vehicle transported by a towing truck
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a loading
platform.
NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
raising and securing it.
There is a danger of damage to property.'yRaise the vehicle with suitable equipment.'yDo not raise or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts or suspension
parts.'

NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
raising and securing it.
There is a danger of damage to property.'yRaise the vehicle with suitable equipment.'yDo not raise or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts or suspension
parts.'

Safety
noteNOTE
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
the vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There is a danger of damage to property. Objserve the notes on using the towing eye.'

General
careVehicle
equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Washing
the
vehicle
General Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example,
leaves, in the area below the windscreen when
the bonnet is raised.
Wash the vehicle frequently especially in winj ter. Very high levels of dirt and road salt can
cause damage to the vehicle.
Steam-jet
cleaners
and
high-pressure cleaners
Safety
note NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure cleanj
ers, excessive pressure or excessive temperaj tures can damage various components. Thereis a danger of damage to property. Ensure a
sufficient distance and do not spray for an exj
tended period of time. Comply with the inj
structions for the high-pressure cleaner.'

Entering
a
car
wash
with
an
M
doubleclutch
transmission
with
Drivelogic
Safety
note NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when the ignition is switched off. There is a danger of damage to property. Donot switch the ignition off in car washes.'

able abrasion and causing the leather surfaceto become prematurely brittle.
In order to protect against discolouration, for
example from clothing, clean and care for the
leather approximately every two months.
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently
as it has the tendency to soil faster.
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease
will attack the protective coating of the leather.
Care
of
upholstery
fabrics
General
Regularly clean the upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner.
In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-
free microfibre cloth with suitable interior
cleaning agents.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using wide wiping actions. Avoid rubbing vigorously.
Safety
note NOTE
Open Velcro fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a danger of damage to property. Make sure
that any Velcro fasteners on your clothing are closed.'

Do not soak the roof lining.
Seat
belts WARNING
Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable
damage to the fabric of the seat belts. The proj
tective effect of the seat belts will be lost.
There is a danger of injury or even death. Only
use a mild soap and water solution for cleaning
the seat belts.'

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