2020 BMW X4 Owners Manual

NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
rear
Pull
the
lever
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forj ward.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
lever
inside
the
cargo
area.
Left
lever:
the
left
and
center
rear
seat
backrests
fold
forward.
Right
lever:
the
right
rear
seat
backrest
folds
forj
ward.
Folding
down
the
center
section
1.Fold
down
the
center
head
restraint.2.Press
the
button
and
pull
the
center
sectionforward.
Cargo
position
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
moved
into
an
upright
loading
position
individually.
An
adjustj
ment
in
several
tilt
stages
is
possible
as
needed.
The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is
adj
justed
together
with
the
left
backrest.
Adjusting
1.Pull
the
lever
and
hold
it
there.2.Move
the
rear
seat
backrest
into
an
uprightloading
position.
After
the
adjustment,
move
the
backrest
slightlyforward
or
back
to
engage
it
correctly.
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Cargo
cover
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivjing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the car's
interior.
NOTICE
A
cargo
cover
hooked
in
incorrectly
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hook
the
cargo
cover
on
both
sides.
Removing
Cargo
cover
in
the
tailgate
1.Pull
the
cargo
cover
with
both
hands
by
the
outer
edges,
arrows
1,
to
disengage
it
from
the
brackets.2.Push
the
cargo
cover
upward,
arrow
2,
and
remove
it.Cargo
cover
in
the
cargo
area1.Push
the
back
edge
of
the
cargo
cover
up
and
out
of
the
side
brackets,
arrow
1.2.Remove
cargo
cover,
arrow
2.
Stowing
The
individual
cargo
covers
can
be
removed
and
stowed
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
when
transj porting
bulky
items.
1.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.2.Stow
the
cargo
cover
from
the
tailgate
with
the
top
side
up
in
the
left
recess.3.Stow
the
cargo
cover
from
the
cargo
area
in
the
right
recess.4.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel
completely.
Installing
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
reinstall.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
covers
are
positioned
corj
rectly
in
the
brackets
and
that
they
clearly
enj
gage.
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Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The
ski
and
snowboard
bag
is
contained
in
a
protective
jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
Follow
the
installation
and
owner's
manual
inj
cluded
in
the
protective
jacket.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
remove
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
vehicle
to
mount
the
ski
and
snowboard
bag.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
togethersmoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
achj ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control, refer
to
page
136.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
dej
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conserj
vatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Obj
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstanj ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
comj
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
vej
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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All-wheel
drive
can
help
improve
forward
mojmentum.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones
or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
on
unpaved
terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengersand
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condij tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
conj
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
inj
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
vej
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
so
that
driving
stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the wheels.
Activate
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Conjtrol
if
available.
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
parj ticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
inj
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be
avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
During
driving
operation,
high
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
vehicle
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system.
If
combustij
ble
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
exhaust
gas
sysj
tem,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
remove
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apj
ply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
combustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust gas
system.
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Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
inj
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
thecar's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
19.6
inches/50
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
waj
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compartj ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxij
mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
the
Antilock
Brake
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
rej
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brake
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
funcj
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
sej
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Driving
in
wet
conditions
When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
genj
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other
traffic.
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