2016 BMW 4 Series Owner's Manual

2016 BMW 4 Series owners manual
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
4 Series
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
5.29 MB

Table of Contents

- At a glance
17
Cockpit
18
Vehicle features and options
18
All around the steering wheel
18
All around the center console
20
All around the roofliner
21
iDrive
22
Vehicle features and options
22
The concept
22
Control elements at a glance
22
Operating concept
24
Touchpad
25
Example: setting the clock
26
Status information
27
Split screen
27
Programmable memory buttons
28
Deleting personal in the vehicle
29
Entering letters and numbers
29
Voice activation system
31
Vehicle features and options
31
The concept
31
Requirements
31
Using voice activation
31
Possible commands
31
One example: open the tone settings
32
Setting the voice dialog
32
Adjusting the volume
32
Hints on Emergency Requests
32
Environmental conditions
33
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
34
Vehicle features and options
34
Opening and closing
38
Vehicle features and options
38
Remote control/key
38
Personal Profile
39
Using the remote control
41
Without remote control
43
Trunk lid
44
Comfort Access
45
Adjusting
47
Alarm system
48
Power windows
50
Roller sunblinds
51
Glass sunroof, powered
51
Adjusting
53
Vehicle features and options
53
Sitting safely
53
Seats
53
Safety belts
57
Headrests
58
Seat and mirror memory
59
Mirrors
60
Steering wheel
62
Transporting children safely
63
Vehicle features and options
63
The right place for children
63
Installing child restraint systems
63
LATCH child restraint system
65
Driving
67
Vehicle features and options
67
Start/Stop button
67
Starting the engine
68
Engine stop
68
Auto Start/Stop function
69
Parking brake
71
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
71
Washer/wiper system
72
Washer fluid
74
Manual transmission
75
Steptronic transmission
75
Displays
80
Vehicle features and options
80
Overview, instrument cluster
80
Electronic displays
80
Check Control
81
Fuel gauge
84
Tachometer
84
Engine oil temperature
84
Coolant temperature
85
Odometer and trip odometer
85
External temperature
85
Time
85
Date
85
Range
85
Current fuel consumption
86
Energy recovery
86
Service requirements
86
Gear shift indicator
87
Speed limit detection
88
Selection lists in the instrument cluster
89
On-board computer
89
Sport displays
91
Speed warning
91
Settings on the Control Display
92
Head-up Display
93
Lights
95
Vehicle features and options
95
Overview
95
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control
95
Adaptive Light Control
96
High-beam Assistant
97
Fog lights
98
Instrument lighting
98
Interior lights
98
Safety
100
Vehicle features and options
100
Airbags
100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
103
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
107
Intelligent Safety
109
Front-end collision warning
110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking function
110
Front-end collision warning with braking function
112
Pedestrian warning with city braking function
115
Lane departure warning
117
Active Blind Spot Detection
119
Brake force display
121
Attentiveness assistant
121
Driving stability control systems
122
Vehicle features and options
122
Antilock Brake System ABS
122
Brake assistant
122
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
122
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
123
xDrive
123
Dynamic Damping Control
124
Variable sport steering
124
Driving Dynamics Control
124
Drive-off assistant
126
Servotronic
126
Driving comfort
127
Vehicle features and options
127
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
127
Cruise control
133
PDC Park Distance Control
135
Surround View
138
Rearview camera
138
Side View
140
Top View
141
Parking assistant
143
Climate control
148
Vehicle features and options
148
Automatic climate control
148
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
150
Ventilation
153
Parked-car ventilation
154
Interior equipment
155
Vehicle features and options
155
Universal Integrated Remote Control
155
Digital compass
157
Sun visor
159
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
159
Connecting electrical devices
159
USB interface for data transfer
160
Through-loading system
161
Storage compartments
163
Vehicle features and options
163
Hints
163
Storage compartments
163
Glove compartment
163
Front storage compartment
164
Compartments in the doors
164
Center armrest
164
Storage compartment in the rear
165
Storage compartment between the rear seats
165
Cupholders
165
Clothes hooks
165
Things to remember when driving
170
Vehicle features and options
170
Breaking-in period
170
General driving notes
170
Loading
173
Vehicle features and options
173
Hints
173
Determining the load limit
173
Load
174
Stowing cargo
174
Securing cargo
174
Roof-mounted luggage rack
175
Saving fuel
176
Vehicle features and options
176
General information
176
Remove unnecessary cargo
176
Remove attached parts following use
176
Close the windows and glass sunroof
176
Tires
176
Drive away immediately
176
Look well ahead when driving
176
Avoid high engine speeds
177
Use coasting
177
Switch off the engine during longer stops
177
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
177
Have maintenance carried out
177
Refueling
186
Vehicle features and options
186
Hints
186
Fuel lid
186
Observe the following when refueling
187
Fuel
188
Vehicle features and options
188
Fuel recommendation
188
Wheels and tires
190
Vehicle features and options
190
Tire inflation pressure
190
Tire identification marks
194
Tire tread
195
Tire damage
196
Changing wheels and tires
196
Run-flat tires
198
Mobility System
198
Snow chains
201
Engine compartment
203
Vehicle features and options
203
Important features in the engine compartment
203
Hood
204
Engine oil
205
Vehicle features and options
205
General information
205
Electronic oil measurement
205
Adding engine oil
206
Engine oil types to add
206
Engine oil change:
207
Coolant
208
Vehicle features and options
208
Hints
208
Coolant level
208
Disposal
208
Maintenance
209
Vehicle features and options
209
BMW maintenance system
209
Condition Based Service CBS
209
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
209
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
210
Replacing components
211
Vehicle features and options
211
Onboard vehicle tool kit
211
Wiper blade replacement
211
Lamp and bulb replacement
211
Changing wheels
217
Vehicle battery
217
Fuses
218
Breakdown assistance
220
Vehicle features and options
220
Hazard warning flashers
220
Intelligent Emergency Request
220
Warning triangle
221
First aid kit
221
Jump-starting
221
Tow-starting and towing
223
Care
226
Vehicle features and options
226
Car washes
226
Technical data
232
Vehicle features and options
232
Note
232
Dimensions
232
Weights
232
Capacities
235

FAQ about the 2016 BMW 4 Series Manual

What contains the 2016 4 Series manual?

The BMW 4 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 4 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.

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Is the manual for the BMW 4 Series year 2016 free?

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The BMW 4 Series (2016) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.

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