Owner's Manual Contents for Vehicle A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 4 Series Owner's Manual for the vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip. The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet: www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 © 2017 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID5 II/17, 03 17 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Mobility ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 210 Refueling page 262. 212 Fuel 214 Wheels and tires 231 Engine compartment 6 Information 233 Engine oil At a glance 237 Coolant 14 Cockpit 239 Maintenance 18 iDrive 241 Replacing components 26 Voice activation system 246 Breakdown assistance 29 General settings 252 Care 41 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Reference Controls 258 Technical data 46 Opening and closing 261 Appendix 65 Settings 262 Everything from A to Z 75 Transporting children safely 79 Driving 93 Displays 111 Lights 117 Safety 142 Driving stability control systems 148 Driving comfort 171 Climate control 180 Interior equipment 190 Storage compartments Driving tips 196 Things to remember when driving 199 Loading 201 Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 Seite 6 Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Additional sources of information Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Dealer’s service center ular topic is by using the index. A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in questions at any time. the first chapter. Internet Updates made after the editorial The Owner's Manual and general information deadline on BMW, for example on technology, are avail‐ Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ able on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ BMW Driver’s Guide App uals: ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app. Notes on updates can be found in the appen‐ The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ dix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehi‐ tries as an app. Additional information on the cle. Internet: Owner's Manual for Navigation, www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide Entertainment, Communication The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐ ment, and Communication can be obtained as Symbols and displays printed book from the service center. Symbols in the Owner's Manual The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be called up via the fol‐ Indicates precautions that must be followed lowing Owner's Manuals: precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual on the Control vehicle. Display in the vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of ▷ Online Owner's Manual. information. ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. "..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system. 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 Seite 7 Information ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the the features and options applicable to your ve‐ voice activation system. hicle. Action steps Action steps to be carried out are presented as Status of the Owner's numbered list. The steps must be carried out Manual in the defined order. Basic information 1. First action step. The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a 2. Second action step. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Enumerations embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from bullet points. those in your vehicle. ▷ First possibility. ▷ Second possibility. Updates made after the editorial deadline Symbols on vehicle components Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ Indicates that you should consult the ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ relevant section of this Owner's Manual for er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ information on a particular part or assembly. uals: ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. Vehicle features and options ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app. This Owner's Manual describes all models and Notes on updates can be found in the appen‐ all standard, country-specific and optional dix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehi‐ equipment that is offered in the model series. cle. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in your vehicle, for example be‐ For Your Own Safety cause of the selected optional features or the country-specific version. Intended use This also applies to safety-related functions Observe the following when using the vehicle: and systems. ▷ Owner's Manual. When using these functions and systems, the ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐ stickers. served. ▷ Technical vehicle data. For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple‐ ▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where mentary Owner's Manuals. the vehicle is driven. Your BMW dealer’s service center is happy to ▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu‐ answer any questions that you may have about ments. 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978162 - II/17 Seite 8 Information Warranty BMW does not evaluate whether each individ‐ Your vehicle is technically configured for the ual product from another manufacturer can be operating conditions and registration require‐ used with BMW vehicles without presenting a ments applying in the country of first delivery, safety hazard, even if a country-specific official also known as homologation. If your vehicle is approval was issued. BMW does not evaluate to be operated in a different country it might be whether these products are suitable for BMW necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially vehicles under all usage conditions. differing operating conditions and permit re‐ quirements. If your vehicle does not comply California Proposition 65 Warning with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ California laws require us to state the following tain country you may not be able to lodge war‐ warning: ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in‐ Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ formation on warranty is available from a bile components and parts, including compo‐ dealer’s service center. nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the Maintenance and repairs State of California to cause cancer and birth Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern defects and reproductive harm. In addition, materials and high-performance electronics, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain requires suitable maintenance and repair work. products of component wear contain or emit The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends chemicals known to the State of California to that you entrust corresponding procedures to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, for pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used instance maintenance and repair, according to engine oil contains chemicals that have caused BMW specifications with properly trained per‐ cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect sonnel, referred to in this Owner's Manual as your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and "another qualified service center or repair water. shop". Service and warranty If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub‐ We recommend that you read this publication sequent damage and related safety risks. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties: Parts and accessories ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. BMW recommends the use of parts and ac‐ ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. cessory products approved by BMW. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐ Approved parts and accessories, and advice ranty. on their use and installation are available from ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. a BMW dealer's service center. ▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐ BMW parts and accessories have been tested ited Warranty. by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW Detailed information about these warranties is vehicles.