2025 BMW 4 Series Owner's Manual

2025 BMW 4 Series owners manual
Year:
2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
4 Series

Online manual

Size:
4.12 MB

Table of Contents

- NOTES
6
Information
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Media at a glance
6
Additional sources of information
7
Icons and displays
7
Vehicle features and options
8
Status of the Owner's Manual
8
For Your Own Safety
8
Data memory
10
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
13
Vehicle identification number
13
Getting in
16
Opening and closing
16
Displays, operating elements
17
Set-up and use
20
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
20
Infotainment
22
On the road
24
Driving
24
Light and view
25
Climate control
27
Intermediate stop
28
Dashboard
32
Vehicle features and options
32
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
32
In the vicinity of the center console
34
In the vicinity of the headliner
36
Sensors of the vehicle
37
Vehicle features and options
37
Overview
37
Cameras
37
Radar sensors
38
Ultrasonic sensors
40
Operating state of the vehicle
42
Vehicle features and options
42
General information
42
Idle state
42
Standby state
43
Drive-ready state
44
BMW iDrive
46
Vehicle features and options
46
Display and operating concept
46
BMW Curved Display
49
Control display
50
Controller
51
Operating via the Controller
51
Operation via touchpad
53
Operation via control display
53
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
54
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle
59
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
61
Vehicle features and options
61
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
61
Personal settings
65
Vehicle features and options
65
Data protection
65
Reset vehicle data
65
BMW ID/driver profiles
66
Opening and closing
71
Vehicle features and options
71
Vehicle key
71
Access to vehicle interior
75
Access to the cargo area
79
Key Card
82
BMW Digital Key
84
Buttons for the central locking system
86
Valet parking mode
87
Settings
88
Alarm system
89
Window
91
Glass sunroof
93
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
97
Vehicle features and options
97
Sitting safely
97
Seats
97
Seat belts
102
Front head restraints
104
Exterior mirrors
106
Interior mirror, manually dimmable
107
Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature
107
Steering wheel
108
Memory function
108
Seat climate control
109
Transporting children safely
110
Vehicle features and options
110
The right place for children
110
Installing child restraint systems
111
LATCH child restraint system
112
Child restraint systems with tether strap
113
Driving
115
Vehicle features and options
115
Start/Stop button
115
Auto Start/Stop function
115
Steptronic transmission
118
Shift paddles
120
Launch Control
121
Steptronic Sport transmission: sprint function
122
Driving Experience Control
123
My Programs
124
Parking brake
125
Automatic Hold
126
Displays
129
Vehicle features and options
129
Instrument cluster
129
Live Vehicle
130
BMW Head-up display
131
Check Control
132
Indicator lights and warning lights
133
Selection lists
140
Gear shift indicator
141
Power gauge
141
Tachometer
142
Standby state and drive-ready state
142
Engine temperature
142
Outside temperature
143
Shift lights
143
Central display range
144
Trip data
144
Assisted View
146
G-Meter
147
Date and time
147
Fuel gauge
147
Range
147
Setting the units of measurement
148
Vehicle status
148
Current driving condition
149
Sport displays
149
Service
149
Light and view
151
Vehicle features and options
151
Turn signal
151
High-beam headlights, headlight flasher
151
Automatic High Beam Assistant
152
Exterior lighting
153
Driving lights automatic
154
Parking lights, low-beam headlights and roadside parking lights
154
Welcome lights
155
Pathway lighting
156
Daytime driving lights
156
Adaptive lighting functions
156
Cornering light
157
Adaptive headlight range control
157
Laser tail light
157
Instrument lighting
157
Interior lighting
158
Ambient light
158
Window wiper system
159
Safety
163
Vehicle features and options
163
Airbags
163
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
165
Collision warning systems
166
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake intervention
168
Forward Collision Warning with braking function
171
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation
172
Intersection Collision Warning with city braking function
173
Evasion Assistant
174
Lane Departure Warning
175
Active Blind Spot Detection
178
Side collision mitigation
181
Rear-end collision preparation
182
Emergency Stop Assistant
183
Cross Traffic Warning
184
BMW Drive Recorder
187
Active Protection
189
PostCrash iBrake
189
Fatigue alert
190
Driver Attention Camera
191
Driving stability control systems
192
Vehicle features and options
192
Antilock Braking System
192
Brake assistant
192
Drive-off assistant
192
Dynamic Stability Control
193
Dynamic Traction Control
194
BMW xDrive
195
M sport differential
195
Servotronic
195
Variable sport steering
195
Driver assistance systems
197
Vehicle features and options
197
Speed warning
197
Speed Limit Info
197
Manual Speed Limiter
199
Cruise Control without Distance Control
201
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control
204
Speed Limit Assistant
211
Steering Assistant
214
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
217
Lane Change Assistant
219
Parking
221
Vehicle features and options
221
Parking assistance systems
221
Rearview camera
226
Automatic camera perspective
226
Side view
227
3D view
228
Car wash view
228
Panorama View
228
Door opening angle
230
Remote 3D View
230
Park Distance Control
231
Active Park Distance Control
234
Automatic Parking Assistant
235
Back-up assistant
239
Driving comfort
241
Vehicle features and options
241
Adaptive M chassis
241
BMW IconicSounds
241
Climate control
242
Vehicle features and options
242
Climate control
242
Automatic program
243
Temperature
244
Air flow
245
Air distribution settings
245
Air conditioning
246
Maximum cooling
246
Air recirculation mode
246
SYNC program
247
Defrost function
247
Rear window defroster
248
Seat heating
248
Active seat ventilation
248
Steering wheel heating
249
Ventilation
249
Air quality
250
Pre-ventilation
250
Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine Start
252
Interior equipment
255
Vehicle features and options
255
Integrated universal remote control
255
Sun visor
257
Sockets
257
USB port
258
Wireless charging tray
259
Storage compartments
261
Vehicle features and options
261
Safety information
261
Glove compartment
261
Fold-out compartment
262
Storage compartments in the doors
262
Storage tray in center console
262
Front center armrest
262
Front cup holder
263
Rear cup holder
263
Coat hooks
264
Cargo area
265
Vehicle features and options
265
Loading
265
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
266
Multifunction hook
266
Net
267
Storage compartment on the right side
267
Storage compartment on the left side
267
Things to remember when driving
270
Vehicle features and options
270
Break-in procedures
270
General driving notes
271
Roof bars
274
Driving on racetracks
275
Saving fuel
276
Vehicle features and options
276
Reducing fuel consumption
276
ECO PRO
276
Using ECO PRO efficiently
277
Driving style analysis
278
Adaptive recuperation
278
Refueling
282
Vehicle features and options
282
Follow the following when refueling
282
Fuel filler cap
282
Wheels and tires
284
Vehicle features and options
284
Tire pressure
284
Tire marking
290
Tire tread
292
Tire damage
292
Exchanging wheels and tires
293
Runflat tires
295
Repairing a flat tire
296
Tire repair set
296
Snow chains
299
Tire pressure monitor
300
Flat tire monitor
308
Changing wheels/tires
310
Engine compartment
315
Vehicle features and options
315
Overview
315
Hood
316
Operating fluids
318
Vehicle features and options
318
Fuel recommendation
318
Engine oil
319
Coolant
322
Washer fluid
323
Maintenance
325
Vehicle features and options
325
Maintenance system
325
Condition Based Service
325
Maintenance Booklet for US Models
325
Diagnostic socket
326
Taking the vehicle out of service
326
Replacing components
328
Vehicle features and options
328
Onboard vehicle tool kit
328
Wiper blades
328
Lights and bulbs
328
Vehicle battery
329
Fuses
331
Breakdown Assistance
332
Vehicle features and options
332
Hazard warning system
332
Warning triangle
332
First-aid kit
332
BMW Assist
332
BMW Roadside Assistance
333
BMW Accident Assistance
334
Emergency Call
334
Jump-starting
336
Tow-starting/towing
337
Vehicle care
340
Vehicle features and options
340
Washing the vehicle
340
Technical data
346
Vehicle features and options
346
General information
346
Dimensions
346
Weights
346
Filling capacities
347
Appendix
348
General information
348
Updates made after the editorial deadline
348
Everything from A to Z
350

FAQ about the 2025 BMW 4 Series Manual

What contains the 2025 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. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 4 Series 2025 owner's manual:

  • Maintenance for your BMW 4 Series, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW 4 Series owners can do
  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage

Where to download the 2025 BMW 4 Series Owners Manual?

The BMW 4 Series owner manual for the 2025 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the BMW 4 Series year 2025 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2025 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The BMW 4 Series (2025) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2025 is available in English.

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