Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maxi-mum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to en-hance operating and driving safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.

This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emissions Control System Limited WarrantyTechnical Data RS 4 Sedan Cylinders/Valves per cylinder V8/4 Capacity (cc) 4163 Power (kW/rpm) 309/7,800 Torque (Nm/rpm) 430/5,500 Transmission 6 speed manual transmission Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 (sec) Wheels 19” cast alloy wheels in 7 arm double spoke design Tyres 255/35 R 19 Safety RS 4 Sedan Airbags for driver and front passenger, two-stage inflation depending on seriousness of collision Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) incorporating ABS, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) and brake assist Head restraints for all seats quattro ® all-wheel drive with asymmetric/dynamic torque distribution Safety steering column with tilt and telescopic adjustment Seat belts: three-point inertia reel belts for all 5 seats; with belt height adjustment, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters at front. Servotronic, speed-sensitive steering