2020 BMW X4 M Owners Manual

Activating
Drive
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
center
positionin
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
activated.
The
engaged
gear
is displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
along
with
aD,
e.g.,
1
D.
Deactivating
Drive
mode Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction.
Sequential
mode
is
activated.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
e.g.,
1.
Sequential
mode
D/S
Concept
In
sequential
mode,
it
is
possible
to
shift
gears
manually
using
the
selector
lever
or
the
shift
padj dles
without
letting
off
the
gas.
General
information Shortly
before
falling
below
a
gear-dependentminimum
speed,
the
transmission
is
automatijcally
downshifted.
Once
the
maximum
engine
speed
is
attained,
upshifting
is
not
automatically
performed
in
sej quential
mode
and
the
kickdown
is
deactivated.
It
is
also
possible
to
start
out
in
2nd
gear;
for
inj
stance,
on
icy
roads.
Activating
sequential
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction,
arrow
1,
or
shift
via
the
selector lever,
arrows
at
2.
Sequential
mode
is
activated.
The
engaged
gear is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
e.g.,
1.
Deactivating
sequential
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
center
position in
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
activated.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
along
with
a
D,
e.g.,
1
D.
Gear
change Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
via
the
shift
padj
dles
or
the
selector
lever
in
sequential
mode.
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both
hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information Shifting
Gears
will
only
be
shifted
at
appropriate
engine and
road
speeds;
for
instance,
downshifting
isnot
possible
if
the
engine
speed
is
too
high.
The
lowest
possible
gear
is
selected
by
simultajneously
operating
the
kickdown
and
moving
the
selector
lever
forward
or
actuating
the
left
shift
paddle.
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Temporary
sequential
mode
After
a
shift
paddle
is
actuated
in
Drive
mode,
the
system
temporarily
switches
to
sequential
mode.
After
conservative
driving
in
sequential
mode
without
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
padj dles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
M
Stepjtronic
Sport
transmission
switches
back
to
Drive
mode.
Permanent
sequential
mode
Sequential
mode
remains
permanently
active
if
it
was
active
before
the
shift
paddle
was
actuated.
Switching
to
Drive
mode
It
is
possible
to
switch
to
Drive
mode
as
follows:
pull
and
hold
the
right
shift
paddle.
Switching
via
the
selector
lever'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forjward.
A
shift
in
Drive
mode
causes
a
switch
to
Sequenjtial
mode.
Switching
via
the
shift
paddles
'xShift
up:
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xShift
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.
Display
on
the
selector
lever
The
actually
engaged
transmission
position
can
deviate
from
the
selector
lever
position
in
some
situations.
The
display
in
the
selector
lever
flashes.
Observe
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
in
these
cases.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Drive
mode'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
program,
refer
to
page
139,
arrow
2.
Sequential
mode
'xGear
shift
indicator,
refer
to
page
151,
arrow
1.'xEngaged
gear,
arrow
2.'xSelected
Drivelogic
program,
refer
to
page
139,
arrow
3.
Notice
When
the
external
temperature
is
very
low,
the
display
may
not
work.
Current
driving
direction
is recognizable
at
the
engaged
selector
lever
posijtion.
Low
Speed
Assistant Concept
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
gives
assistance
at very
low
speeds.
The
vehicle
moves
at
walking
speed.
General
information Use
the
Low
Speed
Assistant
for
maneuvering
and
during
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
can
also
be
used
for rocking
the
vehicle
in
the
snow.
To
do
this,
shiftbetween
reverse
gear
and
forward
gear
withoutstepping
on
the
brakes
in
the
process.
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Activating1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
onthe
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
deactivate
Automatic
Hold.4.Engage
selector
lever
position
D/S
or
R.5.Release
brake.
In
1st
and
2nd
gear
and
in
reverse,
the
vehiclerolls
at
minimum
speed.
Deactivating Apply
the
brakes
until
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
stop.
Drivelogic Concept
Drivelogic
changes
the
gear-shifting
characterisj
tics
of
the
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission.
For
example,
the
shifting
points
are
changed
in
Drive
mode
and
the
shifting
times
in
sequential
mode.
General
information Three
Drivelogic
programs
are
available.
After
each
switch
between
Sequential
mode
and
Drive
mode,
the
last
program
selected
is
an
acj tive.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
after
the
vehicle
has
been
in
the
idle
state
and
is
in
Drive mode,
the
D1
program
is
activated.
ProgramsProj
gramDrive
modeSequential
mode

D1/S1Efficient
driving.Comfortable
shiftj
ing
operations.

D2/S2Fast
driving.Sporty,
fast
shiftj
ing
operations.

D3/S3Sporty
driving.Maximum
shifting
speed,
Launch
Control.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
the
rocker
switch
on
the
selector
lever
Press
the
rocker
switch
repeatedly
until
the
desired
program
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Via
M
Setup
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Transmission5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is reached
and
press
the
Controller.'xD1
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'xS1
to
S3:
sequential
mode.6.Select
additional
programs
if
necessary.
When
M
Setup
is
active,
the
setting
is
immej diately
applied.
To
activate
M
Setup
with
the
selected
settings,press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selected
program
correj
sponds
to
the
number
of
illumij
nated
fields.
Launch
Control Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration
on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
surj
rounding
conditions.
General
information
The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature component
wear
since
this
function
represents
avery
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in,
refer
to
page
275,
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Functional
requirementsLaunch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Deactivate
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
refer
to
page
199.3.Select
sequential
mode
with
gear
1
and
Drivelogic
program
S3.4.With
your
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.
A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Keep
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
The
vehicle
acj
celerates.
Upshifting
occurs
automatically
as
long
as
the flag
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
accelerator
pedal
is
not
released.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
it
is
necesj sary
to
drive
a
certain
distance
before
LaunchControl
can
be
used
again.
Launch
Control
adj
justs
to
the
surrounding
conditions,
when
used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits
An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achieve better
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
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Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
mustaudibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
and
hold
the
sej
lector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
displayed
in
the
inj strument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
For
additional
information,
see
the
chapter
on tow-starting
and
towing,
refer
to
page
333.
M
Engine
Dynamics Control
Concept
The
M
Engine
Dynamics
Control
affects
the
rej sponse
of
the
vehicle
to
accelerator
pedal
movej ments.
Programs
The
system
offers
several
different
types
of
enj gine
response
behavior:
ProgramResponse
behaviorEfficientEfficient,
comfortable.
Minimal
consumption.
Ideal,
for
instance
in
city
traffic
or
on
snow.SportSporty,
dynamic.Sport
PlusSpontaneous,
direct.
Maximum dynamics.
The
Sport
and
Sport
Plus
programs
change
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
gas
sysj
tem.
The
sound
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
Selecting
a
channel Using
the
button
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
dej
sired
program
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
Via
M
Setup It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Engine5.Select
the
desired
channel.
When
M
Setup
is
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To
activate
M
Setup
with
the
selected
settings,press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Engine
Dynamics
Control
with
selected
program
with
activated
Display
of
the
system
states
of
the
driving
dynamics,
refer
to
page
149.
Sound
control
Concept The
sound
control
function
changes
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
gas
system.
General
information
When
sound
control
is
switched
on,
the
sound
of the
exhaust
gas
system
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
When
sound
control
is
switched
off,
the
sound
is
focused
on
comfort.
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
refer
to
page
274,
sound
control
does
not
have
any
efj
fect
on
the
sound
of
the
exhaust
gas
system.
Overview
Sound
control
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
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DisplaysVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
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
obj
served.
Instrument
cluster
General
information Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview
1Fuel
gauge\_ 147
Range\_ 1502Speedometer3Driving
Dynamics
System\_ 149
Gear
display
with
Drivelogic\_ 1494Tachometer\_147
Selection
lists\_ 153Navigation
display
Shift
point
indicator\_ 1605Engine
temperature\_ 1486External
temperature\_ 1487Variable
displays
Check
Control\_ 144
Onboard
Computer\_ 153
Service
requirements\_ 1508Variable
displays
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 151
Time\_ 1489Reset
miles\_ 154
Setting
the
operating
mode
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
can
be
set
to
three
differj
ent
operating
modes.
Adjusting
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xSTANDARD:
all
displays
on
the
instruj
ment
cluster
are
active.'xREDUCED
all
displays
on
the
instruj ment
cluster
are
reduced
to
the
essential.'xINDIVIDUAL:
all
displays
on
the
instruj
ment
cluster
are
active.
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Configuring
INDIVIDUAL'xShift
lights
Switching
shift
point
indicatorsin
the
instrument
cluster
on/off.
No
shift
point
indicators
appear
in
the
instrument
cluster
if
the
shift
point
indicators
in
the
Head-up
Disj
play
are
active.'xSpeed
limit
exceeded:
if
the
speed
recogj
nized
by
Speed
Limit
Info
is
exceeded,
the exceeded
range
is
marked
red
in
the
speedjometer.'xHighlight
scale
values:
the
scale
values
on
the
speedometer
and
the
tachometer
are
highlighted.
Check
Control
Concept
The
Check
Control
system
monitors
functions
in
the
vehicle
and
notifies
you
of
malfunctions
in the
monitored
systems.
General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
as
a
comj
bination
of
indicator
or
warning
lights
and
text messages
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applijcable,
in
the
Head-up
Display.
In
addition,
an
acoustic
signal
may
sound
and
a
text
message
may
appear
on
the
Control
Display.
Indicator/warning
lights Concept
Indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster display
the
status
of
some
functions
in
the
vehij cle
and
indicate
when
a
malfunction
is
present
inthe
monitored
systems.
General
information
The
indicator/warning
lights
can
light
up
in
a
varij
ety
of
combinations
and
colors.
Several
of
the
lights
are
checked
for
proper
funcj
tioning
and
light
up
temporarily
when
drive-ready state
is
switched
on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Indicator
light
flashes
or
is
illuminated:
safety
belt
on
the
driver
or
passenger
side
is
not
buckled.
The
safety
belt
rej
minder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are
placed
on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
belts
are
positioned
correctly.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats The
safety
belt
is
not
buckled
on
the
corjresponding
rear
seat.
Airbag
system Airbag
system
and
belt
tensioner
may
not
be
working.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop.
Parking
brake The
parking
brake
is
set.
For
releasing
the
parking
brake,
refer
to
page
128.
Brake
system Braking
system
impaired.
Continue
todrive
moderately.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
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