2021 BMW M4 Owners Manual

SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening13
a)ONOFF4,
6
-
b)
c)
5a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesjsary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
version.Right-hand
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SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening1
a)ONOFF34,
6
-
b)
c)
5a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesjsary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
version.


SymbolMeaningSymbolMeaningNot
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
rej
straint
systems.Suitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
sysj tems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
and
i-
Size
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi- Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
arelisted
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
with
an
upper
rej
taining
strap.
Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
with
a
belt
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
in
accordj
ance
with
the
ECE-R
16
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GroupWeight
of
childApproxij
mate
ageFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
OFF
m
a
Rear
seats,
outer
m
b
Rear
seat,
middle0Up
to
10
kgUp
to
9
monthsXU,
LU,
LX0+Up
to
13
kgUp
to
18
month
sXU,
LU,
LXI9
m
18
kgUp
to
4
yearsXU,
LU,
LXII15
m
25
kgUp
to
7
yearsXU,
LU,
LXIII22
m
36
kg7
years
and
overXU,
LU,
LXU:
suitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
systems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
L:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.
X:
unsuitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
systems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest
position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
Adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necessary
when
using
child
restraint
systems
onthe
rear
seats.
Suitable
seats
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
The
following
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
may
be
used
on
the
seats
designated
as
appropriate
for
this
purpose.
The
corresponding
size
classand
size
category
are
denoted
by
a
letter
or
ISO
reference
on
a
plate
on
the
child
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GroupWeight
of
childApproximate
ageClass/catej
goryFront
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
m
a
Rear
seat,
midj
dleCarrycotF
-
ISO/L1
G
-
ISO/L2X
XX
XX
XX
X0Up
to
10
kgApproximately
9
monthsE
-
ISO/R1XXILX0+Up
to
13
kgApproximately
18
monthsE
-
ISO/R1
D
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
XI9
-
18
kgUp
to
approxij
mately
4
yearsD
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3
B
-
ISO/F2
B1
-
ISO/F2X
A
-
ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUFX
X
X
X
Xa)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesj sary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.IL:
suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
provided
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.IUF:
suitable
for
forward-facing
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
class.X:
the
seat
is
not
approved
or
equipped
with
mounting
points
for
the
ISOFIX
system.
Suitable
seats
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
different
vehicle
seats,
if those
child
restraint
systems
are
suitable
for
i-Size
or
meet
i-Size
requirements
m
in
accordance
with
standard
ECE-R
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GroupFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
2nd
seat
rowRear
seat,
middle
2nd
seat
rowi-SizeXXi-UXi-U,
suitable
for
rearward
and
forward-facing
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.X:
not
suitable
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.Recommended
child
seats
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
inj structions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
systemmanufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
the
following
child
restraint
systems:
'xMaxi-Cosi
CabrioFix.'xMaxi-Cosi
FamilyFix
base.'xR

Mounting
pointsSymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
There
are
two
mounting
points
for
the
upper
rej taining
strap
of
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems.
Routing
the
retaining
strap
1Direction
of
travel2Upper
retaining
strap3Head
restraint4Rear
parcel
shelf5Mounting
point6Hook
for
the
upper
retaining
strapAttaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point1.Open
the
cover
of
the
mounting
point.2.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
over
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
restraint
to
the
mountj
ing
point.3.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point.4.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
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DrivingVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Start/Stop
button
Principle Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
off
by
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button.
Manual
transmission:
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on
if
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
when
the
Start/Stop
button
is
pressed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
drive-ready state
is
switched
on
by
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
while
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed.
Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
again
switches
drive-ready
state
off
again
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
'xDrive-ready
state,
see
page
48.'xStandby
state,
see
page
48.
Driving
off
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Apply
the
drive
position.3.Releasing
the
parking
brake.4.Drive
off.
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
Principle
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
helps
you
to
save
fuel.
The
system
stops
the
engine
when
stationj
ary,
for
example
in
a
traffic
jam
or
at
traffic
lights. The
drive-ready
state
remains
switched
on.
For
driving
off,
the
engine
starts
automatically.
General Each
time
the
engine
is
started
via
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
is
switched
to
standby.
The
function
is
activated from
a
speed
of
around
5
km/h,
3
mph.
Stopping
the
engine
Operating
requirements
Manual
transmission
The
engine
is
automatically
shut
down
when
staj
tionary
under
the
following
conditions:
'xGearbox
in
neutral
and
clutch
pedal
not pressed.'xDriver's
seat
belt
buckled
or
driver's
doorclosed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
The
engine
is
automatically
shut
down
when
staj
tionary
under
the
following
conditions:
'xSelector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
D.'xBrake
pedal
remains
pressed
while
the
vehij
cle
is
at
a
standstill
or
vehicle
is
kept
stationj
ary
by
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'xDriver's
seat
belt
buckled
or
driver's
doorclosed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
manual
engine
stop
If
the
engine
was
not
switched
off
automatically when
the
vehicle
came
to
a
stop,
it
can
be
switched
off
manually:
'xRapidly
press
the
brake
pedal
from
the
curj
rent
position.'xEngage
selector
lever
position
P.
If
all
the
operating
requirements
have
been
met,
the
engine
is
stopped.
Air
conditioning
system
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
The
air
flow
rate
of
the
air
conditioning
system
is
reduced
when
the
engine
is
not
running.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General The
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
indicates
that
the
Autoj
matic
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
for
automatically
starting
the
enj
gine.
The
display
indicates
that
the
prej conditions
for
an
automatic
enj
gine
stop
are
not
met.
Display
on
the
control
display Total
time
for
switched-off
engine
The
total
time
for
which
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
has
switched
off
the
engine
is
shown
in the
journey
data.
After
refuelling,
the
total
time
is
automatically
rej set.
Functional
limitations
The
engine
is
not
shut
down
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xOn
steep
downward
gradients.'xBrake
not
pressed
strongly
enough.'xHigh
outside
temperature
and
operation
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.'xInterior
not
heated
or
cooled
to
the
desired temperature.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
condensation
whenthe
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xEngine
or
other
parts
not
at
operating
temjperature.'xEngine
cooling
is
required.'xSharp
steering
angle
or
steering
operation.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xAt
high
altitudes.'xFront
flap
is
unlocked.'xPark
Assistant
is
activated.'xStop-and-go
traffic.'xM
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
selector
lever
position
N
or
R.'xAfter
reversing.
Engine
start
Operating
requirements
Manual
transmission
For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts
under
the
following
conditions:
'xBy
pressing
the
clutch
pedal.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts
under
the
following
conditions:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWith
Automatic
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