Driving -> Drive-off assistant for your BMW i4 2021-2025
Driving
CONTROLS
Configuring and resetting
E.g., ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL drive mode:
Activating/deactivating drive modes
Press the button for the desired drive mode
repeatedly until the desired drive mode is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
When changing the drive mode, the current
drive mode is deactivated.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
6. Select the desired setting.
Driving modes in detail
COMFORT
The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced
setting between sporty and energy-saving
driving.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"
Enabling INDIVIDUAL
Press the button for the desired driving mode
several times.
Depending on equipment: SPORT
The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting
for more agility with an optimized suspension.
Depending on vehicle equipment:
SPORT BOOST
Drive-off assistant
Depending on availability, the electric motor
provides additional power in SPORT BOOST
drive mode. Dynamic setting for maximum
agility with an adjusted drive.
Principle
On inclines, in selector lever position D or R,
this system prevents the vehicle from rolling
opposite the set driving direction and provides
drive-off support.
Use the accelerator pedal to utilize the addi-
tional power with SPORT BOOST active. A
display in the instrument cluster shows the
availability of the BOOST power.
Selector lever position B
The system prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when the vehicle has come to a standstill
and the accelerator pedal is not pressed.
ECO PRO
In ECO PRO driving mode, power consumption
is optimized.
Driving off
Engage a gear position and step on the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
INDIVIDUAL configuration
General information
The parking brake is released automatically.
For some driving modes, there is another
mode that can be adjusted individually.
Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-
tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
The individual configuration set last is acti-
vated directly when the driving mode is called
up again.
If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold, refer to page 133.
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Driving
CONTROLS
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Parking brake
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
Setting the parking brake
▷
▷
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red.
Warning
The parking brake is set.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
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▷
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Establishing standby.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is pulled.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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