2021 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Activating
manual
mode1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selec#jtor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
for#j ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automati#j
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
Depending
on
the
motorization:
if
drive
mode
SPORT
is
selected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
trans#j
mission
does
not
automatically
upshift
in
M/
S
manual
mode
once
the
maximum
speed
is reached.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kick#j down.
Additional
information:
SPORT,
refer
to
page
126.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both
hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
with#j
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode:'xKeep
the
right
shift
paddle
pulled
until
D
is displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xIn
addition
to
the
pulled
right
shift
paddle,
pullthe
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
With
the
transmission
version
it
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode:
'xKeep
the
right
shift
paddle
pulled
until
S
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xIn
addition
to
the
pulled
right
shift
paddle,
pull the
left
shift
paddle.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simulta#j
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
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left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short-term
manual
mode.
Shifting'xShifting
up:
pull
the
right
shift
paddle.'xShifting
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xDownshifting
to
the
lowest
possible
gear:keep
the
left
shift
paddle
pulled.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Sprint
function
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
Sprint
function
can
be
used
for
an
upcoming
acceleration
proc#j ess.
The
Sprint
function
prepares
the
drive
sys#jtem
for
the
acceleration
process.
General
information
When
the
Sprint
function
is
activated,
the
re#j
sponse
of
the
vehicle
will
become
more
dynamic.
Activating
1.Keep
the
left
shift
paddle
pulled
until
SPRINT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xThe
transmission
shifts
down
to
the
low#j
est
possible
gear
and
switches
to
manual
operation
M.'xA
dynamic
setting
has
been
activated
for the
drive
system.2.Change
gears
manually.Automatic
deactivation
The
Sprint
function
is
ended
automatically
when
driving
moderately
for
a
defined
period
of
time.
Manual
deactivation'xKeep
the
right
shift
paddle
pulled
until
SPRINT
is
no
longer
displayed
in
the
instru#j ment
cluster.'xIn
addition
to
the
pulled
right
shift
paddle,
pullthe
left
shift
paddle.'xPress
the
selector
lever
from
selector
leverposition
S
to
D.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
dis#jplayed,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
In
vehicles
with
Mild-Hybrid
technology
and
cor#j responding
vehicle
battery,
the
action
steps
for
unlocking
the
transmission
vary.
Additional
information:
Vehicle
battery,
refer
to
page
354.
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Without
Mild-Hybrid
technology:
engage
selector
lever
position
N
Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
must audibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
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.
Additional
information:
Tow-starting/towing,
refer
to
page
362.
With
Mild-Hybrid
technology:
engage
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
and
hold
the
Start/Stop
button.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
the
brake.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
Additional
information:
Tow-starting/towing,
refer
to
page
362.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration
on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
sur#j rounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Additional
information:
Breaking-in
period,
refer
to
page
298.
Functional
requirement Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operat#j
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
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Start
with
launch
control1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
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
destination
flag
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j ment
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Wait
briefly
until
the
engine
speed
is
constant.
Keep
the
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.7.Release
the
brake
within
3
seconds
after
the destination
flag
illuminates.
The
vehicle
accelerates.
Upshifting
occurs
automatically
as
long
as
the destination
flag
is
displayed
and
the
accelera#j
tor
pedal
is
not
released.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
trans#j mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
con#j
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Instrument
cluster
General
information Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
it
may
bepossible
to
deactivate
the
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
Overview
1Fuel
gauge#\#_ 152
Range#\#_ 1552Speedometer3Central
display
area#\#_ 142Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Atten#j
tion
Camera5Tachometer#\#_ 152
Selection
lists#\#_ 158
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster#\#_ 143
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data#\#_ 159
ECO
PRO
displays#\#_ 304
Performance
display#\#_ 152
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_ 125
Transmission
display#\#_ 1346Engine
temperature#\#_1547External
temperature#\#_ 1548Check
Control#\#_1469Speed
Limit
Assist#\#_ 226
Speed
Limit
Info#\#_ 156
Time#\#_ 60
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
Overview
1Fuel
gauge#\#_ 1522Speedometer3Check
Control#\#_ 146
Widgets#\#_ 144
Service
notifications#\#_ 155
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Shift
point
indicator#\#_153
Range#\#_ 1554Tachometer#\#_ 152
Performance
display#\#_ 1525Engine
temperature#\#_1546External
temperature#\#_ 154
Transmission
display
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_ 125
Time#\#_ 607Speed
Limit
Info#\#_ 156
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
configuration,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
pre#j view
with
destination
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
notifications.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
assist
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equip#j ment
version
and
country
variant.
Driving
mode
view
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
if
the
drive
mode
view
is
activated,
the
displays
in
the
instrument cluster
will
adapt
to
the
respective
drive
modewhen
a
program
is
changed
via
the
Driving
Dy#j
namics
Control.
Activating/deactivating
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Driving
mode
view"
AdjustingIndividual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Assisted
Driving
View
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
information
about the
driver
assistance
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated
surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle
when driver
assistance
is
active.
General
information Depending
on
the
settings,
Assisted
DrivingView
can
be
displayed
permanently
or
tempora#jrily
with
active
driving
assistance
in
the
instru#jment
cluster.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
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
ap#j propriate.
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Settings
Permanent
display1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Central
display
area"6."Assisted
Driving
View"
Temporary
display
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Display
Assisted
Driving
View
when
Driver
Assistance
is
active"
Display
Example:
the
indicator/warning
lights
for
the
Ac#j tive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
and
the
Lane
Change
Assistant
indicate
a
lane
change
to
the
next
lane.
At
the
same
time,
the
lane
change
to
the
next
lane
is
shown
with
ani#j
mation
in
the
Assisted
Driving
View.
System
limits
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Only
objects
that
are
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Instrument
cluster
with
extended
features:
Widgets
Concept
Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xG-Meter.'xTrip
data.'xEfficiency
display.
Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
Display
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G-meter
The
G-meter
indicates
the
forces
that
are
ap#j
plied
in
longitudinal
and
transverse
direction
on
the
vehicle
occupants
while
driving.
Efficiency
display
Concept
Information
about
driving
style
and
consumption
can
be
displayed
in
the
form
of
a
consumption display
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example.
General
information Depending
on
the
activated
driving
mode,
differ#jent
information
will
be
displayed:Driving
modeDisplayCOMFORT
SPORTAverage
consumption.
Current
consumption.
Energy
recovery.ECO
PROECO
PRO
bonus
range.
Distance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.
Current
consumption.
Average
consumption
The
average
consumption
indicates
the
fuel
con#j
sumption
when
driving
a
specific
route.
Current
consumption
The
current
consumption
displays
the
current consumption
of
fuel.
Check
whether
you
are
cur#jrently
driving
in
an
efficient
and
environmentally-friendly
manner.
Energy
recovery
During
energy
recovery,
the
kinetic
energy
of
the
vehicle
is
converted
into
electric
energy
during
coasting.
The
vehicle
battery
is
partially
charged
and
fuel
consumption
can
be
reduced.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range
In
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
yielded
exten#j
sion
of
the
range
as
a
result
of
fuel-efficient
driv#j ing
is
displayed
as
ECO
PRO
bonus
range.
Instrument
cluster
withoutenhanced
features:Widgets
Concept Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayedin
the
instrument
cluster.
'xDistance
traveled.'xConsumption
display.'xCurrent
fuel
consumption
and
average
fuel
consumption.'xDigital
speed.'xNavigation
data.
When
destination
guidance
is
activated
in
the navigation
system.'xDriver
assistance
systems.'xCompass
display
for
the
driving
direction.'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.
Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
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