2020 BMW X4 M Owners Manual

Yellow
lightsAnti-lock
Braking
System
ABS The
Brake
Assistant
function
may
notactivate.
Avoid
abrupt
braking.
Take
thelonger
braking
distance
into
account.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The
indicator
light
flashes:
DSC
controls
the
drive
and
braking
forces.
The
vehicle is
stabilized.
Reduce
speed
and
modify
your
driving
style
to
the
driving
circumstances.
The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DSC
has
malfuncj
tioned.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealj
er's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
DSC,
refer
to
page
198.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
deactivated DSC,
refer
to
page
198,
is
deactivated
or
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM,
refer
to
page
200,
is
activated.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The
Flat
Tire
Monitor
signals
a
loss
oftire
inflation
pressure
in
a
tire.
Reduce
your
speed
and
stop
cautiously.
Avoid
sudden
braking
and
steering
maneuvers.
Flat
Tire
Monitor,
refer
to
page
306.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
reports
a
low
tire
inflaj
tion
pressure
or
a
flat
tire.
Follow
the
inj
formation
in
the
Check
Control
message.The
indicator
light
flashes
and
then
continuously
lights
up:
no
flat
tire
or
loss
of
tire
inflation
presj sure
can
be
detected.'xInterference
caused
by
systems
or
devices
with
the
same
radio
frequency:
after
leaving the
area
of
the
interference,
the
system
autoj
matically
becomes
active
again.'xIn
the
case
of
tires
with
special
approval: TPM
was
unable
to
complete
the
reset.
Rejset
the
system
again.'xA
wheel
without
TPM
wheel
electronics
ismounted:
have
it
checked
by
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
as
needed.'xMalfunction:
have
the
system
checked
by
a dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
refer
to
page
300.
Steering
system Steering
system
may
not
be
working.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cirj
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sysj
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
serij
ously
damage
emission
control
components, in
particular
the
catalytic
converter.
Socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis,
refer
topage
323.
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lights
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats The
safety
belt
is
buckled
on
the
correj
sponding
rear
seat.
Turn
signal Turn
signal
switched
on.Unusually
rapid
flashing
of
the
indicator
light
indicates
that
a
turn
signal
bulb
has
failed.
Turn
signal,
refer
to
page
130.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking
lights
or
headlights
are
switched
on.
Parking
light/low
beams,
automatic
headj
light
control,
refer
to
page
162.
Lane
departure
warning The
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
system
is
activated.
At
least
one
lane
marking was
detected
and
warnings
can
be
isj
sued.
Lane
departure
warning,
refer
to
page
182.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam
Assistant
is
switched
on.
High
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
auj
tomatically
depending
on
the
traffic
sitj
uation.
High-beam
Assistant,
refer
to
page
165.
Automatic
Hold Automatic
Hold
is
activated.
The
vehicle
is
automatically
held
in
place
when
it
is stationary.
Automatic
Hold,
refer
to
page
128.Blue
lights
High
beams High
beams
are
switched
on.
High
beams,
refer
to
page
130.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever. Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed continuously
and
are
not
cleared
until
the
malj
function
is
eliminated.
If
several
malfunctions
ocj cur
at
once,
the
messages
are
displayed
consecj
utively.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approx.
8
secj onds.
After
this
time,
they
are
displayed
again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
hidden
autoj
matically
after
approx.
20
seconds.
The
Check Control
messages
are
stored
and
can
be
disj
played
again
later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via
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Check
Control5.Select
the
SMS
text
message.
DisplayCheck
Control At
least
one
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
or
stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS
text
messages
in
combination
with
a
symj
bol
in
the
instrument
cluster
explain
a
Check
Control
message
and
the
meaning
of
the
indicaj
tor/warning
lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional
information,
such
as
the
reason
for
an
error
or
malfunction
or
the
required
action,
can
be
called
up
via
Check
Control.
With
urgent
messages
the
added
text
will
be
auj
tomatically
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Depending
on
the
Check
Control
message,
furj
ther
help
can
be
selected.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Check
Control5.Select
the
desired
text
message.6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Messages
after
trip
completion Certain
messages
displayed
while
driving
are
disj
played
again
after
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Fuel
gauge
Concept
The
current
fill
level
of
the
fuel
tank
is
displayed.
General
information Vehicle
tilt
position
may
cause
the
display
to
vary.
Information
on
refueling,
refer
to
page
284.
Display An
arrow
beside
the
fuel
pumpsymbol
shows
which
side
of
thevehicle
the
fuel
filler
flap
is
on.
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
numerical
value.
Indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
yellow
indicator
light
illuminates,
once
the
fuel
reserve
is
reached.
Tachometer
A
yellow
prewarning
field
and
a
red
prewarning field
display
the
permitted
speed
range.
The
perj
mitted
engine
speed
increases
as
the
engine
oil temperature
increases.
Always
avoid
engine
speeds
in
the
red
warning
field.
In
this
range,
the
fuel
supply
is
reduced
to
protect
the
engine.
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Standby
state
and
drive-ready
state
The
letters
OFF
in
the
tachomej
ter
indicate
that
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
The
letters
READY
in
the
tachj
ometer
indicate
that
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
to
start
the
engine
automatically.
For
further
information,
see
Idle
state,
standby
state,
and
drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
41.
Engine
temperature
Display
'xCold
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
low
temperature
end.
Drive
at
moderate
engine
and
vehicle
speeds.'xNormal
operating
temperaj
ture:
the
pointer
is
in
the
midj
dle
or
in
the
lower
half
of
the
temperature
display.'xHot
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
high
end
of
the
temperature
range.
In
addition,
a
Check Control
message
is
displayed.
To
check
the
coolant
level,
refer
to
page
320.
Indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
red
indicator
light
is
displayed.
External
temperature
General
informationIf
the
indicator
drops
to
+37


DisplayThe
current
speed
is
displayed
inthe
instrument
cluster.
Gear
display
with Drivelogic
Sequential
mode
'xGear
shift
indicator,
arrow
1.'xEngaged
gear,
arrow
2.'xSelected
Drivelogic
program,
arrow
3.
Drive
mode
'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
program,
arrow
2.
Driving
dynamics
systems
Concept
The
driving
dynamics
system
states
are
disj played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Display
SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionM
Engine
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
141.Adaptive
M
chassis,
refer
to
page
239.Servotronic,
refer
to
page
203.
EfficientDynamics
display
Concept
Information
on
consumption
and
technology
can be
displayed
while
driving.
Displaying
Efficient
Dynamics
1.My
Vehicle2.Technology
in
action3.EfficientDynamics
Consumption
historyConcept
The
average
consumption
can
be
displayed
for
an
adjustable
route
length.
Displaying
consumption
history
1.My
Vehicle2.Technology
in
action3.EfficientDynamics4.

Select
the
symbol.
The
following
systems
are
displayed:
'xThe
average
consumption.'xThe
duration
for
which
the
Auto
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Adjusting
the
route
length1.

Press
the
button.2.Scaling:3.Select
the
desired
setting.
Resetting
consumption
history
1.

Press
the
button.2.Reset
consumption
history
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
information
The
current
efficiency
can
be
displayed.
1.My
Vehicle2.Technology
in
action3.EfficientDynamics4.

Select
the
symbol.
The
following
systems
are
displayed:
'xAuto
Start/Stop
function.'xEnergy
recovery.'xClimate
control
output.
Range
Concept
The
range
indicates
the
distance
that
can
still
be
covered
with
the
current
fuel
level.
General
information
The
estimated
range
available
with
the
remaining
fuel
is
permanently
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster.
With
a
low
remaining
range,
a
Check
Control message
is
briefly
displayed.
With
a
dynamic driving
style,
for
instance
fast
cornering,
the
enj
gine
function
is
not
always
ensured.
The
Check
Control
message
appears
continuj
ously
below
a
range
of
approx.
30
miles/50
km.
Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
enj
sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
Display
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
numerical
value
next
to
the
fuel
gauge.
Service
requirements
Concept The
function
displays
the
service
requirements
and
the
corresponding
maintenance
scopes.
General
information
After
switching
on
drive-ready
state,
the
instruj
ment
cluster
briefly
displays
available
driving
disj
tance
or
time
to
the
next
scheduled
maintej
nance.
A
service
advisor
can
read
out
the
current
servj
ice
requirements
from
your
vehicle
key.
Some
information
on
service
requirements
can
also
be
shown
on
the
BMW
display
key.
Display Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More
information
on
the
type
of
service
requiredmay
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
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iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Service
required
Required
maintenance
procedures
and
lej gally
mandated
inspections
are
displayed.5.Select
an
entry
to
call
up
detailed
information.
Symbols
Symj
bolsDescriptionNo
service
is
currently
required.The
deadline
for
scheduled
maintej nance
or
a
legally
mandated
inspecj
tion
is
approaching.The
service
deadline
has
already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter
the
dates
for
the
mandatory
vehicle
injspections.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are set
correctly.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Service
required5.Vehicle
inspection6.Date:7.Select
the
desired
setting.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data
regarding
the
service
status
or
legally
manj dated
vehicle
inspections
is
automatically
transj
mitted
to
your
dealerss
service
center
before
your
vehicle
is
due
for
service.
You
can
check
when
your
dealerss
service
center was
notified.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Teleservice
Call
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The
system
recommends
the
most
efficient
gear
for
the
current
driving
situation.
General
information The
gear
shift
indicator
is
active
in
the
sequential
mode
of
the
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission.
Displays
SymbolDescriptionShift
up
to
efficient
gear.Shift
down
to
efficient
gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed
Limit
Info
shows
the
current
valid
maxij
mum
speed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
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General
informationThe
camera
in
the
area
of
the
interior
mirror
dej
tects
traffic
signs
at
the
edge
of
the
road
as
well
as
variable
overhead
sign
posts.
Traffic
signs
with
extra
symbols
are
considered
and
compared
with
the
vehicle's
onboard
data.
The
traffic
sign
will
then
be
either
displayed
or
igj
nored
depending
on
the
situation
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
and
the
Head-up
Display.
With
the
navigation
system,
the
system
takes
into
account
the
information
stored
in
the
navigaj
tion
data
and
also
displays
speed
limits
present
on
routes
without
signs.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj
propriate.
Overview
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Displaying
Speed
Limit
Info
The
Speed
Limit
Info
displays
are
shown
or
hidj
den
via
the
operating
mode
of
the
instrument
cluster.
The
Speed
Limit
Info
is
displayed
in
the
following
operating
modes:
STANDARD
or
INDIVIDUAL
Speed
Limit
Info
is
not
displayed
in
the
following operating
mode:
REDUCED
Adjusting
the
operating
mode
of
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to
page
143.
Display Speed
Limit
Info Depending
on
equipment:
current
speed
limit.
Depending
on
equipment:
Speed Limit
Info
not
available.
System
limits The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
and
may
provide
incorrect
information
in
the
following
sitj
uations:'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xWhen
signs
are
fully
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