Get DRIVING TIPS Guide for BMW 4 Series 4 Door Second Generation (2020-2025)

Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Engine, transmission, and axle drive

Vehicle features and options

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

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4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.

Additional information:

Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum-

stances.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

increased.

Break-in procedures

General information

Moving parts need to work together smoothly.

Tires

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

ing circumstances when tires are brand new.

The following instructions will help you to ach-

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-

trol.

Brake system

Safety information

Brake disks and brake pads must be broken in

to avoid possible brake noise. Drive cautiously

for the first approx. 300 miles/500 km.

Warning

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react with

a delay. There is a risk of accident, injury, or

property damage. After installing new parts

or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively

and intervene early if necessary. Observe the

break-in procedures of the respective parts

and components.

Following part replacement

Observe the break-in procedures again if com-

ponents mentioned above are replaced.

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Do not remove the heat shields installed and

never apply undercoating to them. Make sure

that no combustible materials can come in

contact with hot vehicle parts while driving, in

Neutral or during parking.

General driving notes

Closing the trunk lid

Safety information

Exhaust gas particulate filter

Warning

An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle

and can endanger occupants and other road

users or damage the vehicle in the event of

an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

In addition, exhaust gas or water may enter

the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Do not drive with

the trunk lid open.

Principle

The exhaust gas particulate filter collects soot

particles. The soot particles are burned at high

temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu-

late filter as necessary.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the vehicle is equipped with

an exhaust particulate filter. For more informa-

tion on the exhaust particulate filter, contact an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Driving with the trunk lid open

If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the

trunk lid open:

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Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

Greatly increase the blower output.

Drive moderately.

The following may occur when cleaning for

several minutes:

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Temporarily, the engine may run less

smoothly.

Fasten the trunk lid, e.g., with a tensioning

belt.

A somewhat higher RPM is necessary to

reach usual power development.

Hot exhaust system

Fuel consumption may be higher. The

higher fuel consumption is included as

mean value in the display for the current

consumption.

Warning

High temperatures can occur underneath the

body, for instance caused by the exhaust

system, while driving. Contact with the ex-

haust system can cause burns. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch the exhaust system,

including the exhaust pipe, when hot.

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A slight smoke formation coming from the

exhaust system, even after the engine is

switched off.

Noises such as those caused by the radia-

tor fan running, even several minutes after

the engine is switched off.

Overrun of the radiator fan for several minutes

is normal even after short trips.

Warning

If combustible materials such as leaves or

grass come in contact with hot parts of the

exhaust system, these materials can ignite.

There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.

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Garage door opener.

Condensation detected in drive system

Electronic fee collection devices.

Payment systems.

Various driving profiles ensure that the drive

system functions properly. A driving style with

consistently low loads can negatively affect

overall functionality, e.g., condensation forming

in the drive system. Occasionally running the

engine longer with higher loads can counteract

this.

Vehicle laminated glass

The vehicle laminated glass provides complete

protection against the harmful effects of ultra-

violet radiation on the skin.

If condensation has formed in the drive sys-

tem, a corresponding Check Control message

appears. In this case, on the next drive outside

of town, proceed as follows for approx. 30 mi-

nutes:

Mobile communications in the

vehicle

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Depending on vehicle equipment, engage

selector lever position S or L.

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-

tion devices can influence one another. There

is radiation due to the transmission oper-

ations of mobile communication devices.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. If possible, only use mobile commu-

nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, when

connected directly to an external antenna or

Personal eSIM in order to prevent mutual in-

terference and to deflect radiation from the

vehicle interior.

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Deactivate the speed control system.

Activate SPORT driving mode via Driving

Experience Control.

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If possible, drive at varying speeds.

Additional information:

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Engaging selector lever position:

Steptronic transmission, refer to page 118.

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Driving Experience Control, refer to

page 123.

Attachment point for radio systems

Aquaplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan-

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires and the road

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

steer and brake the vehicle.

Driving through water

With climate comfort windshield: the marked

area is not covered with heat-reflective coat-

ing.

General information

When driving through water, follow the follow-

ing:

The marked area can be used for the attach-

ment of radio systems, e.g.:

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Only drive through when the combustion

engine is running.

Objects in the travel path of the pedals

To prevent the combustion engine from

switching off, deactivate the Auto Start/

Stop function, e.g., engage selector lever

position S.

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and can-

not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and

can be safely attached to the floor. Do not

use loose floor mats and do not layer several

floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient

clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor

mats are securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for cleaning.

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The combustion engine also does not

switch off in selector lever position R.

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Drive through calm water only.

Drive through water only up to a maximum

height of 9.8 inches/25 cm.

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Drive through water at a maximum of walk-

ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Additional information:

Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 115.

Pedal feel when driving off

Safety information

After turning on drive-ready state from idle

state, the pedal may feel unusual, e.g., the

pedal travel path may feel short or long. After

the brake pedal has been fully released, the

pedal will feel as usual again.

NOTICE

When driving too quickly through deep water,

the water can penetrate the engine compart-

ment, the electrical system, or the transmis-

sion. There is a risk of damage to property.

When driving through water, do not exceed

the maximum indicated water level and the

maximum speed for driving through water.

Driving in wet conditions

In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt or

in heavy rain, gently depress the brake pedal

every few kilometers.

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other road users.

Braking safely

The heat generated while braking dries brake

disks and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brak-

ing System as a standard feature.

In this way the brake power will be available

when you need it.

Perform full braking when appropriate. To ach-

ieve the best possible braking assistance, do

not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

during full braking. Steering is still responsive.

You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini-

mum of steering movement.

Hills

General information

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear that requires least braking effort. Other-

wise, the brake system may overheat and re-

duce braking effect.

Sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that

the Antilock Braking System is regulating.

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You can increase the engine braking effect by

downshifting, going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

Roof bars

General information

Roof racks are available as optional accesso-

ries.

Safety information

Warning

Safety information

Light but constant pressure on the brake

pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake

wear, and even failure of the brake system.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Avoid placing excessive stress on

the brake system.

Warning

When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,

the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This

increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-

ical driving situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Drive with

roof load only with activated Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control.

Warning

In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched

off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-

ing effect, braking assistance and steering

assistance, may be restricted or not availa-

ble. There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not attempt to drive in Neu-

tral or with drive-ready state switched off.

Roof strip with flaps

The mounting points are located in the roof

strip above the doors.

Brake disk corrosion

Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-

tion on the brake pads are increased by the

following circumstances:

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Low mileage.

Extended stationary periods.

Infrequent use of the brakes.

Fold the cover outward.

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Installation

Follow the assembly instructions for the roof

bars.

Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking

slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.

Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained

for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con-

densation water develops and collects under-

neath the vehicle.

Loading

Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-

ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-

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jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-

sponse.

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

When loading and driving, note the following:

Before and after driving on a racetrack, have

the vehicle checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

weights and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

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Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

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Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance

using luggage straps.

Do not let objects project into the swiveling

range of the trunk lid.

Drive carefully. Do not drive off or brake

suddenly or take corners at speed.

Driving on racetracks

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport

or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk

of accident, injury, or property damage. Do

not use the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-

like competitions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

Use of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport

type competition is an improper use of the ve-

hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.

Please consult the New Vehicle Limited War-

ranty Booklet for further information on war-

ranty matters.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends using

special sport tires, e.g., high-performance tires.

Sport tires are designed for the specific re-

quirements of driving on the racetrack. For

more information on sport tires, contact an

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Saving fuel

Vehicle features and options ECO PRO

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Principle

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves

on consumption. For this purpose, the engine

control and comfort features, for instance the

climate control output, are adjusted.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

When certain prerequisites are met the engine

is automatically decoupled from the transmis-

sion in the D selector lever position. The ve-

hicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce

consumption. The D selector lever position re-

mains engaged.

Reducing fuel consumption

Principle

In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO

PRO tips, are displayed to assist with an effi-

cient driving style.

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emission

values.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

There are some actions you can take to

change your fuel consumption and environ-

mental impact:

General information

The system includes the follow-

ing EfficientDynamics functions and

EfficientDynamics displays:

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Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-

cle.

Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,

after use.

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ECO PRO seat climate control.

ECO PRO climate control.

ECO PRO view.

Close the windows and glass sunroof while

driving.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Driving style analysis.

Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-

main stationary for a longer period.

Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-

hicle coast more often.

Deactivate functions that are not required,

e.g., rear window heating.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

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This means that it is possible to deviate

slightly from the set temperature or to heat

or cool down the car's interior more slowly to

economize on consumption.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

ECO PRO light

The output of exterior mirror heating and rear

window defroster is reduced.

Depending on the equipment version, the dy-

namic ECO lighting function is activated in ad-

dition.

Resetting the settings

ECO PRO

1.

Press the button.

2. "Settings"

Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

3. "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

Via iDrive

1.

Apps menu

Using ECO PRO efficiently

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

Optimizing driving style

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

6. Select the desired setting.

Power gauge

When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the

display switches to a special configuration.

Activating/deactivating ECO PRO

functions

The following ECO PRO functions can be acti-

vated/deactivated:

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ECO PRO seat heating.

ECO PRO climate control.

ECO PRO light.

ECO PRO seat climate control

The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-

put of the seat heating.

When driving efficiently, the power gauge is

colored blue.

The display will change to gray if the driving

style is inefficient.

ECO PRO climate control

Climate control is set to be efficient.

Activate adaptive recuperative braking for effi-

cient driving.

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Live Vehicle, refer to page 130

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

Display on the control display

The display of the efficiency analysis shows

the efficiency of the driving style.

When driving above the efficient range,

an arrow will be displayed.

For instance, this is displayed for the

following situations:

The more efficient the driving style, the larger

the area that is displayed in color and the

faster the bonus range increases.

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Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed

with an inefficient driving style.

In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-

played.

Adaptive recuperation

Driving style analysis

Principle

Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory

and comfort-oriented driving style.

The function helps develop an especially effi-

cient driving style and to conserve fuel.

The system decides based on the situation if

energy is recovered through recuperation or if

the vehicle is to coast.

For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.

The assessment is done in various categories

and is displayed on the control display.

In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the

power of recuperation is adaptive, which

causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying de-

grees when coasting.

This display will help you adjust your driving

style and save some fuel.

General information

The range of the vehicle can be extended by

adjusting your driving style.

General information

Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-

uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.

The current trip is analyzed.

Adaptive recuperation is available depending

on the equipment and national-market version.

This gain in range is displayed as a bonus

range in the instrument cluster and on the con-

trol display.

Functional requirements

The system active under the following condi-

tions:

Functional requirement

This function is available in ECO PRO driving

mode.

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Brake pedal not depressed.

Accelerator pedal not operated.

ECO PRO drive mode is activated.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.

Calling up the efficiency evaluation

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Live Vehicle"

Additional information:

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The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-

hicle menu as efficient coasting.

Activating/deactivating adaptive

recuperation

Adaptive recuperation is deactivated by acti-

vating SPORT driving mode.

Additional information:

Current driving condition, refer to page 149.

Adaptive recuperation is activated when

changing to another driving mode.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without any

foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to

coast.

Adaptive recuperation can only be used in se-

lector lever position D.

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Display

Display in the instrument cluster

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the

instrument cluster.

▷

Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

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Coasting on a distance without obstacles.

Additional information:

Avoid late or strong braking.

Power gauge, refer to page 141.

Functional requirements

Display on the control display

The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the control display.

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Selector lever position D is engaged.

Brake is not depressed.

Accelerator pedal is not operated.

Additional information:

Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

Current driving condition, refer to page 149.

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

Engine off/coasting

Principle

Operation via shift paddles

The drive system allows the vehicle to roll

freely with minimal deceleration in selector

lever position D. This driving condition is refer-

red to as coasting. This reduces fuel consump-

tion.

Principle

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift

paddles.

Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not

consume fuel when coasting.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

Long press the right shift paddle to activate.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the effi-

cient effect of coasting.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

System limits

Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used

to a limited extent, in the following situations:

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

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While Active Cruise Control is active.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and on

steep uphill or downhill grades.

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Battery charge status temporarily too low

or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-

sive current.

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