2015 BMW X4 Owner’s Manual

The 2015 BMW X4 made a bold entrance as a luxury compact SUV that combines sporty elegance, flexibility, and the latest technology. The X4 stood out on the road with its unique coupe-like shape and muscular stance. It gave off a sense of athleticism and style. The lineup came with a variety of powerful engines that gave the cars amazing speed and handling. Inside, the X4 was luxurious and comfortable, with high-end materials, modern infotainment systems, and ergonomics that were designed with the driver in mind. With its high-tech safety features and easy-to-use connection choices, the 2015 BMW X4 was a refined and thrilling car to drive. Its smart all-wheel-drive system made it easy to drive in a variety of road situations, and its large interior made it easy to fit people and their things. The 2015 BMW X4 combined sportiness, practicality, and luxury in a way that made it a great choice for people who want a unique and flexible small SUV.

Indications on the Control Display

Displaying EfficientDynamics info
Information on fuel consumption and technology can be displayed while driving.

1. “Vehicle info”
2. “EfficientDynamics”

Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be displayed within an adjustable time frame.
Vertical bars show consumption for the selected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the bar on the time axis.

Resetting fuel consumption history

1. Open “Options”.
2. Reset consumption history”

Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
“EfficientDynamics info”
The following systems are displayed:

• Auto Start/Stop function.
• Energy recovery.
• Climate control output.
• Coasting.

Display ECO PRO tips
“ECO PRO tips”
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Coasting

Concept
The function helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions, the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmission when selector lever position D is set. The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator pedal, the engine is automatically coupled again.

General information
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics Control.
The function is available in a certain speed range.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and supports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.

Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in a speed range from approximately
30 mph/50 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h if the following conditions are met:

• The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not operated.
• The selector lever is in selector lever position D.
• Engine and transmission are at operating temperature.

Operation via shift paddles
Concept
Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, the coasting mode can be influenced with the shift paddles.

Activating, and deactivating coasting via shift paddles 

1. Using the shift paddle + shift to the highest gear.
2. Press shift paddle + again to enter coasting mode.
   To deactivate, press shift paddle – .

Display
Display in the instrument cluster
The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tachometer approximately indicates idle speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at the zero point during coasting.

Display in the instrument cluster with an extended range 
The mark in the efficiency dis‐play below the tachometer is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tachometer approximately indicates idle speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at the zero point during coasting.

Indications on the Control Display
The coasting driving condition is displayed in EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode is active.
Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2: driving condition coasting.

Displaying EfficientDynamics info 

1. “Vehicle info”
2. “EfficientDynamics”
3. “EfficientDynamics info”

Deactivating the function manually
The function can be deactivated in the Configure ECO PRO menu, e.g., to use the braking effect of the engine when traveling downhill.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

System limits
The function is not available if one of the following conditions applies:

• DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
• If cruise control is activated.
• If driving in the dynamic limit range.
• If driving on steep uphill or downhill grades.
• If the battery charge state is temporarily too low.
• If the vehicle electrical system is drawing excessive current.

Wheels and tires

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific 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 using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions must be observed.

Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐sure influence the following:

• The service life of the tires.
• Road safety.
• Driving comfort.

Checking the tire inflation pressure
WARNING A tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. There is a risk of an accident. Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐sure, and correct it as needed, e.g., twice a month and before a long trip.
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire inflation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire inflation pressure increases along with the tire’s temperature. The tire inflation pressure specifications relate to cold tires or tires at ambient temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may be under-read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: perform a reset of the Tire Pressure Monitor after adjusting tire pressure to a new value.

Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to page 201, contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres‐sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle type.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure, please note the following:

• Tire sizes of your vehicle.
• The maximum permitted driving speed.

Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for optimum driving comfort, note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to page 201, and adjust as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver’s door pillar.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.

Tire identification marks

Tire size

• 245/45 R 18 96 Y
• 245: nominal width in mm
• 45: aspect ratio in %
• R: radial tire code
• 18: rim diameter in inches
• 96: load rating, not for ZR tires
• Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires

Speed letter

• Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
• R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
• S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
• T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
• H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
• V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
• W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
• Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h

Tire Identification Number

• DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 2116
• xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
• xxx: tire size and tire design 2116: tire age
  Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Tire age
DOT … 2116: the tire was manufactured in the 21st week of 2016.

Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at least every 6 years.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature A

DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. E.g., a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level of performance that all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Mo‐tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represents higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 208, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.

M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold-weather performance than summer tires.

Tire tread

Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.12 inches/3 mm.
There is an increased risk of hydroplaning if the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 inches/3 mm.

Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.16 inches/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 inches/4 mm, tires are less suitable for winter operation.

Minimum tread depth 
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire’s circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0.063 in‐ ches/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.

Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and suspension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐functions:

• Unusual vibrations while driving.
• Unusual handling such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right.
  Damage can, e.g., be caused by driving over curbs, road damage, or similar things.

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