Get CONTROLS -> Driving Guide for BMW 4 Series 4 Door First Generation (2013-2020)

Driving

CONTROLS

Driving

Ignition off

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop

button again without stepping on the brake.

Vehicle features and

options

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button

again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

out.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐

tronic systems/power consumers.

Safety measures

When switching off the ignition, the selector

lever position P is engaged automatically if the

selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.

Start/Stop button

Concept

The ignition is switched off automatically in the

following situations while the vehicle is stationary

and the engine is off:

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off and

starts the engine.

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the low

beams are switched on.

Steptronic transmission: the en‐

gine starts with the brake pedal

pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐

pletely, so that the engine can still be started.

Manual transmission: the engine starts with the

clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop button

is pressed.

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

low beams are switched off.

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

Ignition on

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop

button, and do not press on the brake pedal at

the same time.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

some minutes of no use.

Radio-ready state

General information

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button

without stepping on the clutch pedal.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

In the radio-ready state, certain power consum‐

ers remain ready for operation.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐

tronic systems/power consumers.

Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop

button.

105

Driving

CONTROLS

If the engine is not running and the ignition is

switched on: the system automatically activates

radio-ready state when the door is opened if the

lights are switched off or the daytime running

lights are switched on.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

The radio-ready state remains active if, for in‐

stance the ignition is automatically switched off

for the following reasons:

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Switching off automatically

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally in the following situations:

▷ If the ignition is switched off manually with

the Start/Stop button.

NOTE

In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐

peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is

not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐

lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of

damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in

quick succession.

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐

pletely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

Safety information

DANGER

Gasoline engine

Depending on the motorization, the full drive

power may not be available for approximately

30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,

the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐

sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into

the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐

tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐

closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐

late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to

life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐

ficient ventilation.

Steptronic transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

106

Driving

CONTROLS

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neutral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

Engine stop

Safety information

WARNING

1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

Unattended children or animals can cause the

vehicle to move and endanger themselves and

traffic, for instance due to the following actions:

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.

Auto Start/Stop function

Concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The en‐

gine starts automatically for driving off.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

General information

Depending on the selected driving mode, the

system is automatically activated or deactivated.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state. When the Auto Start/Stop

107

Driving

CONTROLS

function is active, it is available when the vehicle

is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.

▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or

cooled to the required level.

Engine stop

▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐

ture.

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically during a

stop under the following conditions:

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐

ing wheel is being turned.

Steptronic transmission:

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position

D.

▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ At higher elevations.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

▷ The hood is unlocked.

Manual transmission:

▷ The parking assistant is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N,

M/S or R.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the follow‐

ing conditions:

Displays in the instrument cluster

The READY display in the tach‐

ometer signals that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready to

start the engine automatically.

▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the

brake pedal.

▷ Manual transmission: clutch pedal is pressed.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will

not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐

lowing conditions are met:

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

situations such as the following:

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied length

of time.

▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.

▷ External temperature too low.

The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop

button.

108

Driving

CONTROLS

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐

tivated.

▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior when

the air conditioning is switched on.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can

be switched off permanently, for instance when

leaving it.

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

tor lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.

Steptronic transmission:

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

Selector lever position P is engaged automat‐

ically.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

2. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

▷ Low brake vacuum pressure; this can occur,

for instance if the brake pedal is depressed a

number of times in succession.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Activating/deactivating the

system manually

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Using the button

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,

for instance if no driver is detected.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches

off the engine automatically. A Check Control

message is displayed. It is possible to continue

driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Press button.

▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic en‐

gine stop.

109

Driving

CONTROLS

Releasing

Parking brake

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

the lever down.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Turn signal

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in

the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on

the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Using turn signals

Lower light: indicator light in Canadian

models

If for once use during driving is required, engage

the parking brake slightly and hold the button

down.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐

tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically

while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking

brake is set.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

110

Driving

CONTROLS

Via iDrive:

Safety information

1. "My Vehicle"

WARNING

2. "Vehicle settings"

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

3. "Lighting"

4. "Exterior lighting"

5. "One-touch turn signal"

6. Select the desired setting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it

there for as long as you want the turn signal to

flash.

NOTE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐

shield prior to switching the wipers on.

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indi‐

cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

Switching on

Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

▷ Intermittent operation or rain sensor, posi‐

tion 1.

Washer/wiper system

▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.

▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as

this may damage the wiper blades or cause them

to become worn more quickly.

When travel is interrupted with the wiper system

switched on: when travel continues, the wipers

resume at their previous speed.

111

Driving

CONTROLS

Activating

Switching off and brief wipe

Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐

tion, arrow 1.

Press the lever down.

▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it

reaches its standard position.

Wiping is started.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the

standard position.

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐

tion is deactivated.

The lever automatically returns to its initial

position when released.

Deactivating

Press the lever back into the standard position.

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of the

rainfall.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity

of the rain sensor

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain

sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is

preset.

Safety information

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or

sensitivity of the rain sensor.

NOTE

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can

accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐

vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

112

Driving

CONTROLS

Windshield and headlight

washer system

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

Safety information

The fold-out position enables the wipers to be

folded away from the windshield.

WARNING

General information

The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at

low temperatures and obstruct the view. There

is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer

systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use

antifreeze, if needed.

Important, for instance when changing the wiper

blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐

tions.

Safety information

WARNING

NOTE

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the

wash pump cannot work as intended. There is

a risk of damage to property. Do not use the

washer system when the washer fluid reservoir

is empty.

Cleaning the windshield

NOTE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐

shield prior to switching the wipers on.

Folding away the wipers

Pull the lever.

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular

intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched

on.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated when‐

ever the ignition is switched on.

113

Driving

CONTROLS

2. Press and hold the wiper level down, until the

wipers stop in a close to vertical position.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Safety information

WARNING

Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful

substances and are flammable. There is a risk

of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐

tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away

from ignition sources. Do not refill operating

materials into different bottles. Store operating

materials out of reach of children.

3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid

dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage

instructions on the washer fluid container.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

or the equivalent is recommended.

WARNING

Folding down the wipers

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐

tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐

jury or risk of damage to property. Only add

washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.

Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐

ervoir.

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper

system must be reactivated.

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

2. Switch on the ignition.

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their

resting position and are ready again for oper‐

ation.

NOTE

Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid

for the water-repelling effect on the windows

can lead to damage to the washing system.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

add silicon-containing additives to the washer

fluid.

Washer fluid

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐

voir.

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be

used.

114

Driving

CONTROLS

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

NOTE

Mixing different windshield washer concen‐

trates or antifreeze can damage the washing

system. There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐

trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and

mixing ratios provided on the containers.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

NOTE

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk

of damage to property. When shifting into 5th

or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the

right.

Overview

Schematic diagram

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Malfunction

The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐

trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐

correct readings at temperatures below

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

▷ 1 – 6: forward gears

▷ R: reverse

Shifting

Manual transmission

Safety information

WARNING

General information

Depending on the engine installation, the engine

speed during a shifting operation is adjusted au‐

tomatically as required for harmonious and dy‐

namic gear shifting.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse

gear with a forward shifting movement.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

115

Driving

CONTROLS

Reverse R

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power, for instance in a vehicle wash, or

be pushed.

Neutral N

1. Switch on the ignition.

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,

for instance in vehicle washes, refer to

page 117, in selector lever position N.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a

forward gear or reverse.

3. Release the parking brake.

Parking position P

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle.

Steptronic transmission

The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se‐

lector lever position P.

Concept

The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐

tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐

sibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐

cally in situations such as the following:

Safety information

▷ After the engine is switched off when the ve‐

hicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to

page 105, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 105, while selector lever po‐

sition R, D or M/S is engaged.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the

driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal

is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary

and selector lever position D, M/S or R is en‐

gaged.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ After the ignition has been switched off while

selector lever position N is engaged.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Engaging selector lever

positions

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the

brake pedal until you are ready to start.

Selector lever positions

Drive mode D

Selector lever position for normal vehicle opera‐

tion. All gears for forward travel are activated au‐

tomatically.

Functional requirements

Only when the engine is running and the brake

pedal is depressed is it possible to change from

116

Driving

CONTROLS

selector lever position P to another selector lever

position.

Engaging selector lever position P

Engaging selector lever position D,

N, R

A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty

operation:

▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐

tion R.

▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐

sition P into another selector lever position.

Press button P.

1. Press and hold the button to release the se‐

lector lever lock.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power for a short distance, for instance in

a vehicle wash, or be pushed.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Start the engine while pressing on the brake

pedal.

2. With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly

push the selector lever in the desired direc‐

tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The

selector lever automatically returns to the

center position when released.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐

lector lever position N.

5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched on,

and a Check-Control message is displayed.

The vehicle may roll.

NOTE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when the ignition is switched off. There

is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch

drive-ready state off in vehicle washes.

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever po‐

sition P is automatically engaged after approx.

15 minutes.

117

Driving

CONTROLS

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to

change the selector lever position.

Manual mode M/S

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed, refer to page 119.

Concept

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.

Kickdown

Activating manual mode

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance.

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of se‐

lector lever position D, arrow 1.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐

ance point at the full throttle position.

Sport program M/S

Concept

The shifting points and shifting times in the

Sport program are designed for a sportier driving

style. The transmission, for instance shifts up

later and the shifting times are shorter.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward, arrows 2.

Activating the sport program

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, for instance M1.

Shifting

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

The transmission continues shifting automati‐

cally in certain situations, for instance when

speed limits are reached.

Press the selector lever to the left out of selector

lever position D.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, for instance S1.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

prevent automatic upshifting in M/S

manual mode

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

The Steptronic Sport transmission does not au‐

tomatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the

maximum speed is reached, if one of the follow‐

ing conditions is met:

Ending the Sport program

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC activated.

▷ SPORT+ activated.

118

Driving

CONTROLS

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐

down.

Shifting

With the appropriate transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simulta‐

neously activating kickdown and operating the

left shift paddles. This is not possible by switch‐

ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector

lever position D to manual mode M/S.

Ending the manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

▷ With the appropriate transmission version,

the lowest possible gear can be selected by

pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

Shift paddles

Concept

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

General information

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, for example P.

Shifting

The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and

road speeds.

Short-term manual mode

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift pad‐

dle switches into manual mode temporarily.

After conservative driving in manual mode with‐

out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles

for a certain amount of time, the transmission

switches back to automatic mode.

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from a danger area.

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the

engine.

With some transmission versions it is possible to

switch into automatic mode as follows:

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling

away.

▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.

▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift pad‐

dle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

Continuous manual mode

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐

dle switches into manual mode permanently.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must

audibly start.

119

Driving

CONTROLS

3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐

row 1, and press and hold the selector lever

into selector lever position N, arrow N, until

selector lever position N is displayed in the in‐

strument cluster.

ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at

least 6 miles/10 km.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

A Check Control message is displayed.

1.

Press button or select Sport+ with

the Driving Dynamics Control.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throttle

position, kickdown.

4. Release the selector lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

For additional information, see the chapter on

tow-starting and towing.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐

mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes

before Launch Control can be used again.

Concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐

rounding conditions.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding con‐

ditions, when used again.

After using Launch Control

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐

namic Stability Control again.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents a

very heavy load for the vehicle.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 226, period.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Functional requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is at

operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐

120

CONTROLS -> Driving for Your BMW 4 Series 4 Door First Generation (2013-2020)

Related Topics

CONTROLS

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals