2020 BMW M4 Owners Manual

OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Side
View
Cameras
Two
cameras
integrated
in
the
bumpers
capture
the
image.
The
two
camera
lenses
are
located
on
the
sides
of
the
bumper.
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
re#j
quired,
clean
the
camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
button.
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
driving
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on,
if
needed.
Display The
traffic
area
to
the
left
and
right
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Guidelines
at
the
bottom
of
the
image
show
the
position
of
the
front
of
the
vehicle.
Brightness With
the
Side
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Brightness"3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.
Contrast
With
the
Side
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Contrast"3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is reached,
and
press
the
Controller.
System
limits
The
cameras
capture
a
maximum
range
of330
ft/100
m.
Top
View
Concept
Top
View
provides
assistance
in
parking
and
ma#j
neuvering.
The
area
around
the
doors
and
the
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road
area
around
the
vehicle
are
shown
on
theControl
Display
for
this
purpose.
General
information The
image
is
captured
by
two
cameras
integrated
in
the
exterior
mirrors
and
by
the
rear#j
view
camera.
The
range
is
at
least
7
ft/2
m
to
the
side
and
rear.
In
this
way,
obstacles
up
to
the
height
of
the
ex#j
terior
mirrors
are
detected
early.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
ac#j tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Cameras
Cameras
at
the
bottom
in
the
mirror
housings.
Rearview
camera
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
re#j
quired,
clean
the
camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
switched
on
automatically
if
selec#j
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine is
running.
The
Top
View
and
PDC
images
are
displayed
if the
system
is
switched
on
via
iDrive.
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
driving
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on,
if
needed.
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Switching
on/off
manuallyPress
the
park
assistance
button.'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
Top
View
is
displayed.
Display Visual
warning
The
approach
of
the
vehicle
to
an
object
can
be shown
on
the
Control
Display.
When
the
distance
to
an
object
is
small,
a
red
bar
is
shown
in
front
of
the
vehicle,
as
it
is
in
the
PDC
display.
The
display
appears
as
soon
as
Top
View
is
acti#j
vated.
When
the
image
of
the
rearview
camera
is
dis#j
played,
it
is
possible
to
switch
to
top
view:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Rear
view
camera"
Brightness
With
Top
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Select
the
symbol.3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.Contrast
With
Top
View
switched
on:1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Select
the
symbol.3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is reached,
and
press
the
Controller.
Displaying
the
turning
radius
and
pathway
lines
'xThe
static,
red
turning
radius
line
shows
the space
needed
to
the
side
of
the
vehicle
when
the
steering
wheel
is
turned
all
the
way.'xThe
variable,
green
pathway
line
assists
you
in
assessing
the
amount
of
space
actually needed
to
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
The
pathway
line
depends
on
the
engaged
gear
and
the
current
steering
angle.
The pathway
line
is
continuously
adjusted
as
the
steering
wheel
is
turned1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Parking
aid
lines"
Turning
circle
and
pathway
lines
are
displayed.
System
limits Top
View
cannot
be
used
in
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
trunk
lid
open.'xWith
an
exterior
mirror
folded
in.'xIn
poor
light.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
some
of
these
situations.
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Parking
assistant
Concept
This
system
assists
the
driver
in
parking
parallel
to
the
road.
General
information
Parking
assistant
handling
is
divided
into
three
steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
Ultrasound
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on
both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
The
parking
assistant
calculates
the
best
possi#j
ble
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
steering
dur#j ing
the
parking
procedure.
System
status
and
instructions
on
required
ac#j
tions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
parking
assistant
uses
the
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
thesystem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#jfic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
NOTICE
The
parking
assistant
can
steer
the
vehicle
over or
onto
curbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
for
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors
The
four
ultrasound
sensors
for
measuring
park#j
ing
spaces
are
located
in
the
front
and
rear
on the
side
of
the
vehicle.
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Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors Ensure
full
functionality:'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stick#j
ers.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xMaximum
speed
while
driving
forward
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h.'xMaximum
distance
to
row
of
parked
vehicles:
5
ft/1.5
m.
Suitable
parking
space
'xGap
between
two
objects
with
a
minimum
length
of
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.'xMin.
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:
your
vehicle's
length
plus
approx.
4
ft/1.2
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
For
parking
'xDoors
and
trunk
lid
are
closed.'xThe
parking
brake
is
released.'xWhen
parking
in
parking
spaces
on
the
driv#j er's
side,
the
corresponding
turn
signal
may
have
to
be
switched
on.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press
the
park
assistance
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.


Parking
assistant
is
activated
automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear Shift
into
reverse.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.
To
activate:




"Parking
Assistant"
Display
on
the
Control
Display System
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
The
system
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'xSymbol
P
on
the
vehicle
image:
the
parking
assistant
is
activated
and
the
parking
space search
is
active.'xControl
Display
shows
suitable
parking
spaces
at
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
ve#j
hicle
symbol.
When
the
parking
assistant
is active,
suitable
parking
spaces
are
high#j
lighted.'xThe
parking
procedure
is
ac#j
tive.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#j ever
the
vehicle
is
moving
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When
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display
are
shown
in
gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
to
switch
on
the
park#j ing
assistant,
refer
to
page
173.
Activate
the
parking
assistant,
if
needed.


Parking
assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
at
a
speed
of up
to
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h
and
at
a
dis#j
tance
of
maximum
5
ft/1.5
m.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display,
refer
to
page
173.3.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
The
best
possible
parking
position
will
come
after
gear
change
on
the
stationary
vehicle
-
wait
for
the
automatic
steering
wheel
move.
The
end
of
the
parking
procedure
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.4.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

"Parking
Assistant":
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xIf
a
gear
is
selected
that
does
not
match
the
instruction
on
the
Control
Display.'xIf
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
approx.
6
mph/10
km/h.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
to overcome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xIf
a
maximum
number
of
parking
attempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
exceeded.'xIf
a
turn
signal
has
been
switched
on
contrary
to
the
desired
side
for
parking.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
the Control
Display.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Flashing
display
on
the
selector
lever
of
the
double
clutch
transmission
The
actually
engaged
transmission
position
can
deviate
from
the
selector
lever
position
in
some
situations
after
function
interruption.
The
display
in
the
selector
lever
flashes.
Observe
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster,
re#j fer
to
page
108,
in
these
cases.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant,
refer
to page
173,
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
as
follows:
'xPress
the
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System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits,
e.g.,
in
the
following
situations:
'xFor
small
children
and
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instance coats.'xWith
external
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
instance
from
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xWhen
sensors
are
dirty,
iced
over,
damaged
or
out
of
position.'xUnder
certain
weather
conditions
such
as
high
relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snow#j
fall,
extreme
heat,
or
strong
wind.'xWith
tow
bars
and
trailer
couplings
of
other
vehicles.'xWith
thin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xWith
moving
objects.'xWith
elevated,
protruding
objects
such
as ledges
or
cargo.'xWith
objects
with
corners
and
sharp
edges.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
de#j
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
de#j tected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Climate
controlVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
tem#j
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
specification:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.
Automatic
climate
control
1Seat
heating,
left#\#_ 832Air
distribution
settings3Rear
window
defroster4Air
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