2021 BMW X4 M Owners Manual

Have
the
vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xWhen
the
warning
light
illuminates:
This
indicates
a
deterioration
in
exhaust emissions.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.
Vehicle
recycling
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
returning
the
vehicle
to
a
collection
point
nomij nated
by
the
manufacturer
at
the
end
of
its
life
cycle.
The
regulations
concerning
the
returning
of
end-of-life
vehicles
may
vary
from
country
to
country.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
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Replacing
partsVehicle
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.
On-board
tool
kit
The
on-board
tool
kit
is
located
under
the
lugjgage
compartment
floor.
Wiper
blades
Safety
notes
NOTE
The
windscreen
may
sustain
damage
if
a
wiper
falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
fitted.
There is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Hold
the
wiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not fold
in
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiperblade
installed.
NOTE
Wipers
which
are
folded
away
from
the
windj
screen
can
become
trapped
if
the
front
flap
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Bej
fore
opening
the
bonnet,
make
sure
that
the
wipers
are
fitted
with
wiper
blades
and
are
in
contact
with
the
windscreen.
Replacing
1.To
replace
the
wiper
blades,
move
the
wipers
to
the
fold-out
position.
Fold-out
position
of
the
wipers,
see page
145.2.Lift
the
wipers
away
from
the
windscreen
and
hold
them
securely.3.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.4.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
and
press
into
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Bulbs
and
lights
GeneralLights
and
bulbs
are
an
important
aspect
of
drivjing
safety.
All
headlights
and
other
lights
use
LED
or
laser technology.
Some
equipment
versions
have
light-emitting
dij odes
behind
a
cover
as
a
light
source.
Theselight-emitting
diodes
are
similar
to
conventionallasers
and
are
classified
by
legislation
as
Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
In
the
case
of
a
defect,
the
manufacturer
of
the vehicle
recommends
having
respective
work
carj
ried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialj
ist
workshop.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Bulbs
can
become
hot
during
operation.
Conj tact
with
the
bulbs
can
lead
to
burns.
There
is
arisk
of
injury.
Only
replace
bulbs
when
theyhave
cooled
down.
WARNING
Short
circuits
can
occur
when
working
on
lightj
ing
systems
that
are
switched
on.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Switch
the
rej
spective
lights
off
when
working
on
the
lighting system.
Where
applicable,
observe
the
enj
closed
instructions
from
the
bulb
manufacturer.
WARNING
Concentrated
laser
light
can
cause
irritation
or lasting
damage
to
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There is
a
risk
of
injury.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehijcle
recommends
having
work
on
the
lighting
system,
including
bulb
replacement,
performed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
WARNING
Intense
brightness
can
irritate
or
harm
the
retj
ina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
light
sources.
Do
not
remove
covers
from
LEDs.
NOTE
Dirty
bulbs
have
a
reduced
lifetime.
There
is
a risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
touch
the
glass
of
new
bulbs
with
your
bare
hands.
Use
a
clean
tissue
or
similar,
or
hold
the
bulb
by
its
base.
Headlight
glass
During
cool
or
humid
weather,
the
headlight
glass
can
mist
over
on
the
inside.
When
driving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
condensation disappears
after
a
short
time.
There
is
no
need
toreplace
the
headlight
glass.
If
moisture
increases
for
example
if
there
are
waj ter
droplets
in
the
lamp
despite
the
headlights
being
switched
on,
have
the
headlights
checked.
Rear
lights
General All
rear
lights
use
LED
technology.
In
the
event
of
a
fault,
contact
a
Service
Partner of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Vehicle
battery
GeneralThe
battery
is
maintenance-free.
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More
information
regarding
the
battery
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Safety
notes
DANGER
Touching
live
components
can
result
in
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
touch
any
components
that
could
be
live.
WARNING
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
classified
as
unsuitaj
ble
may
damage
systems
or
result
in
functions
no
longer
being
carried
out.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Only
use
vehicle
batj
teries
that
have
been
classified
as
suitable
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
Registering
the
battery
with
the
vehicle
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
having
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorj
ised
workshop
register
the
vehicle
battery
with
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been
registered
again,
all
comfort
functions
will
be
available
without
rej
striction
and
any
Check
Control
messages
relatj
ing
to
the
comfort
functions
will
no
longer
be
disj
played.
Hazard
symbols The
following
hazard
symbols
can
be
found
on
the
vehicle
battery:
SymbolMeaningNo
smoking,
no
naked
flames,
no
sparks.Wear
protective
goggles.Keep
away
from
children.Risk
of
acid
burns:
wear
gloves,
do
not
tilt
the
battery.Rinse
any
splashes
of
acid
with
water
immediately.
If
acid
comes
into
contact
with
eyes
or
is
swalj
lowed,
seek
medical
attention
immediately.No
direct
sunlight,
no
frost.Follow
the
user
manual.Explosive
gas
mixture.
Do
not
seal
any
openings
on
the
batj
tery.
Replacing
the
battery
GeneralThe
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
only
having
the
vehicle
battery
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workj
shop.
If
the
battery
is
not
replaced
correctly,
the
vehicle
may
not
recognise
it
properly
and
perfect
functioning
cannot
be
guaranteed.
Notes
on
removal
Observe
the
following
notes
on
removing
the
vej hicle
battery:
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'xFirst
disconnect
the
power
at
the
negative
terminal.
Then
disconnect
the
power
at
the
positive
terminal.
Notes
on
installation
Observe
the
following
notes
on
installing
the
vej hicle
battery:
'xRemove
any
foreign
bodies
from
the
batteryholder.'xOnly
install
the
battery
in
the
intended
posij
tion
in
the
vehicle.'xKeep
the
battery
and
vehicle
connection
conj
tacts
clean.'xFirst
connect
the
power
at
the
positive
termij nal.
Then
connect
the
power
at
the
negativeterminal.'xUse
the
connections,
connectors
and
covers
provided.'xConnect
a
hose
to
the
gas
outlet
opening
if
necessary.
Initial
operation
The
battery
is
operational.
No
special
precauj
tions
are
required
for
start-up.
Charging
the
battery General
Ensure
the
battery
is
sufficiently
charged
to
guarantee
the
entire
lifetime
of
the
battery.
Charge
the
battery
under
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
inspection
glass
on
the
top
of
the
batj
tery
is
black.'xIf
there
is
insufficient
starting
power.
The
following
conditions
can
have
a
negative
efj
fect
on
battery
performance:
'xFrequently
driving
short
distances.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
not
used
for
a
period
of
one
month
or
longer.Safety
note
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may
operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currents which
can
overload
or
damage
the
12-volt
on-board
network.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vej hicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
Battery
charger
Battery
chargers
developed
especially
for
the
vej
hicle
and
suitable
for
the
on-board
network
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a specialist
workshop.
Charging
the
battery Only
charge
the
battery
via
the
starting
aid
termij
nals
in
the
engine
compartment
and
with
the
enj
gine
switched
off.
For
further
information:
Starting
aid
terminals,
see
page
358.
Power
failure Following
an
electrical
power
failure,
some
equipment
will
have
to
be
reinitialised
or
individj ual
settings
will
need
to
be
updated,
for
example:
'xWith
memory
function:
save
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof:
initialise
system.
Storing
the
battery
Observe
the
following
information
on
storing
vej hicle
batteries:
'xStore
the
battery
in
a
cool
and
dry
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'xOnly
clean
the
battery
with
a
damp,
anti-static
cloth.'xStore
the
battery
upright
and
secure
it
against
falling
over.'xInstall
the
oldest
batteries
first.'xDo
not
remove
the
protective
cap
from
the contacts.'xCharge
or
install
the
battery
by
the
date
onthe
battery
label
at
the
latest.
Once
fullycharged,
the
battery
will
work
for
another
10
months.
Disposing
of
the
old
battery
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Batteries
filled
with
acid
should
be
transported
upright.
Protect
batteries
against
falling
over
when
in
transit.
Warranty
See
the
vehicle
purchase
contract
for
informaj
tion
on
the
battery
warranty.
Fuses
General
The
fuses
are
located
at
different
positions
in
the
vehicle.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
or
repaired
fuses
can
overload
electrij cal
cables
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Do
not
repair
blown
fuses
or
replace
them
with
fuses
with
a
different
colour
or
amp
rating.
In
the
interior
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
interior,
behind
a cover
in
the
front
seat
passenger
footwell.
Undo
fastenings,
arrow,
and
open
cover.
The
fuse
box
is
located
at
the
front
right.
Inside
the
luggage
compartment
The
fuses
are
located
behind
a
cover
on
the
right-hand
side
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Remove
the
cover
from
the
right-hand
trim panel.
The
fuse
box
may
be
located
behind
sound
insuj lation.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as
well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fusej
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
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fuse
boxesThere
are
other
fuse
boxes
in
the
vehicle.
In
the
event
of
a
fault,
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Replacing
fuses The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
having
fuses
changed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj facturer
or
another
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in
case
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a
breakdownVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
lights
The
button
is
located
in
the
centre
console.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
behind
the
leftcover
panel
in
the
luggage
compartment.
1.Remove
the
cover
from
the
left-hand
trim
panel.2.Open
the
bracket
and
pull
out
the
warning
trij angle
towards
the
interior.
First-aid
kit
General
Some
items
in
the
kit
have
a
limited
life.
Check
the
use-by
dates
of
the
contents
regularly
and
replace
any
items
that
have
expired
in
good
time.
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