2016 BMW X4 Owner’s Manual

The 2016 BMW X4 was a stylish and sporty luxury compact SUV that came out on the market. It combined the versatility of an SUV with the sleek form of a coupe. The X4 made a strong visual statement with its bold and athletic appearance. It had BMW’s signature styling cues and dynamic proportions, which gave it a strong look. There was a wide range of powerful engines to choose from, which made for thrilling speed and fast acceleration. The X4’s interior was luxurious and comfy, with high-quality materials, advanced infotainment systems, and the latest technology. With its high-tech safety features and easy-to-use connection choices, the 2016 BMW X4 was a refined and fun car to drive. Its smart all-wheel-drive system gave it great traction and handling, making it easy to drive in a variety of situations. The X4’s roomy cabin made it easy to fit both people and things, making it a good choice for everyday life. The 2016 BMW X4 was the right mix of sportiness, practicality, and luxury. This made it a good choice for people who want a unique and fun compact SUV.

Displays

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

Overview, instrument cluster
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.

1. Fuel gauge  87
2. Speedometer
3. Messages, for example, Check Control
4. Tachometer  87
5. Engine oil temperature  87
6. Current fuel consumption
7. Electronic displays  82
8. Reset miles  87

Electronic displays

• For selection lists, refer to page 91.
• For external temperature, refer to page 87.
• Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 68.
• On-board computer, refer to page 92.
• Date, refer to page 88.
• Energy recovery, refer to page 89.
• For transmission display, refer to page 80.
• Miles/trip miles, refer to page 87.
• Messages, e.g., Check Control, refer to page 83.
• For navigation display, see Owner’s Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication.
• Range, refer to page 88.
• Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 131.
• Service requirements, refer to page 89.
• Speed Limit Info, refer to page 90.
• Time, refer to page 88.

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐play.

Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Safety belt on the driver’s side is not buckled. For some country-specific models: the passenger belt is not worn or objects are detected on the front passenger seat.
The indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.

Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Parking brake 
The parking brake is set.
For additional information, see Releasing the parking brake, refer to page 71.

Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Approach control warning
Indicator lamp illuminates: advance warning is issued, for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
The indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed. Intervention by braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Person warning
The symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds.

Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC, refer to page 134.

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control 
Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The indicator lamp flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applied the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
Braking force boost may not be working. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the larger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and adapt driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 127.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 127, and Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to page 128.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 110.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 
The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control message.
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illuminated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.

• Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: After leav‐ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.
• TPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.
• A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.
• Malfunction: have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐tor, refer to page 106.

Steering system
Steering system in some cases not working.
Have the steering system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Engine functions 
Engine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to On-board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 226.

SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights.

Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display.

Hiding Check Control messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.

• Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively. These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
• Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.

Displaying stored Check Control messages
On the Control Display:

1. “Vehicle info”
2. “Vehicle status”
3. “Check Control”
4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on. Notes on refueling, refer to page 196.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates, once the fuel reserve is reached.

Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Engine oil temperature  

• Cold engine: the pointer is at the low-temperature end. Drive at the moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
• Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.
• Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control message is also displayed.
  When the engine oil temperature is too high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.

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