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Child seat security

The passenger's safety belt can be locked
for mounting and securing a child-restraint
system.

A label with the appropriate instructions for
this is located in the immediate vicinity of
the buckle latch of the safety belt.

LATCH child-restraint mounting
system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren

The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint system are located at the posi-
tions indicated by the arrows.

Carefully slide the brackets through the
gaps in the upholstery at the indicated
locations, see arrows.

To mount the LATCH child-restraint
system, please follow the manufac-

turer's operating and safety precautions.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Z4 2.5i

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

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Page 3: ...btaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW s unique array of advanced technical features It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW s value throughout an extended ser vice life For additional information refer to the supplemen tal manuals This Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part of...

Page 4: ...g including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 157 498 US English IX 03 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ren safely 36 Driving 46 Lamps 48 Everything under control 52 Technology for safety and driving convenience 58 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 64 Interior conveniences Driving tips 68 Special operating instructions Mobility 74 Refueling 75 Wheels and tires 81 In the engine compartment 86 Maintenance 87 Laws and regulations 88 Replacement procedures 93 Giving and receiving assistance R...

Page 6: ... under www bmw com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri ous damage to the vehicle Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the...

Page 7: ...ded gasoline only Fuels containing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight i e 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable war ranties respecting defects in materials or workmanship Field experience has indi cated significant differences in fuel quality i e volatility composition additives etc among gasolines...

Page 8: ...nally mounted antenna or transceiver equip ment e g C B walkie talkie ham radio or similar may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety inter fere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited War ranty See your BMW center for additional information Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or trunk with anyone inside the vehi cle Refer to t...

Page 9: ...l free 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 ...

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Page 11: ... and displays presented in this chapter will help you find your way around your vehicle You will also be familiarized with the con cepts behind the operation of the features available to you Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...46 2 Turn signal indicators 43 Standing lamps 47 High beams 47 Headlamp flasher 43 Computer 50 3 Fog lamps 47 4 Horn 5 Washer wiper system Rain sensor 43 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 18 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ... voice entry Switch between telephone and radio or CD Fast forward rewind Radio Press briefly next station in station memory Extended pressure station search CD Press briefly jump to next track Extended pressure fast forward rewind Telephone Scan personal phone book 9 Cruise control 45 10 Hood release 81 11 Luggage compartment lid release 19 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 14: ...49 9 Display for Trip odometer Odometer 48 Clock 49 Service interval 49 Computer 49 Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are iden tified by are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned They each light up once for different periods of time If a fault should occur in one of these sys tems the corresponding lamp does not...

Page 15: ...52 53 85 Parking brake Chassis control sys tems Dynamic Brake Control Brake fluid for Canadian models 38 52 53 85 Antilock Brake System ABS Chas sis control systems 54 52 Antilock Brake System ABS Chas sis control systems for Canadian models 54 52 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 52 Flat Tire Monitor 54 Automatic transmission Sequential manual gearbox SMG 40 42 Brake p...

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Page 17: ... provides you with the informa tion you need for complete control over your vehicle It describes all features used for driving and for ensuring your safety and comfort Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 18: ... compartment between the backrests opened manual convertible top The central locking system can be oper ated from outside using the remote control or via the driver s door lock from inside via the central locking sys tem button If it is operated from inside the fuel filler door will not be locked Refer to page 18 The anti theft system is automatically acti vated whenever you activate the central l...

Page 19: ...ock and secure Press the button To switch on the interior lamps With the vehicle locked Press the button To deactivate the tilt alarm and interior motion sensors Press the button a second time immedi ately after locking For additional information refer to page 26 To open the luggage compartment Press the button The luggage compartment lid will open slightly regardless of whether it was locked or u...

Page 20: ...ing process carefully and be sure that no one is trapped by the closing motion Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction Turn the key all the way to the left or right to unlock lock the driver s door Interior You can use this button to control the cen tral locking system whenever the doors are closed The doors and luggage compart ment lid are ...

Page 21: ... also to page 26 To open from inside the vehicle If the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately you can open it with this button in the footwell on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary To close The handle recess in the interior trim panel of the luggage compartment lid makes it easier to pull the lid down To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the luggage comp...

Page 22: ...ey in position 1 or higher Press the switch until you feel resis tance the window continues to move downward as long as you continue to press the switch Press the switch briefly past the pres sure point the window moves down ward automatically Pressing the switch again stops the opening cycle If you wish you can have this spe cial feature activated deacti vated You can close the window in the same...

Page 23: ...ks the release button for the convertible top The convertible top cannot be oper ated This provides better theft protec tion for valuables stored in the luggage compartment Never mount a roof mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top To open the convertible top Operate the convertible top only when the vehicle is stationary Never store the convertible top for longer than one day while it ...

Page 24: ...ow 147 10 6 Never store the convertible top while it is wet to avoid permanent damage from moisture Driving when the opening or closing pro cess has not been completed can cause vehicle damage or personal injury Do not lay objects on the convertible top since they could fall off when the convert ible top is operated and cause damage or injuries Do not reach into the convertible top mech anism duri...

Page 25: ... the yellow indicator lamp in the button lights up continuously with the button pressed then the convertible top com partment panel is raised and the con vertible top cannot be moved The side windows will lower slightly when you press the button for operating the con vertible top After the opening or closing operation the side windows will go back up if you keep the button pressed for more than 2 ...

Page 26: ...ront convertible top frame 7 Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot The Allen wrench is located in the vehi cle tool pouch refer to page 88 8 Pull the convertible top frame down as far as possible 9 Continue turning the Allen wrench to the left until the convertible top frame has locked onto the windshield frame Wind deflector With the convertible top open the wind deflector keeps air movement ...

Page 27: ...orage e g to achieve a better view to the rear when the convertible top is closed there are two brackets on the inside of the luggage compartment lid Insert the wind deflector into the brackets Make sure that the wind deflector cannot be damaged by objects in the luggage compartment Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds When a door the hood or the luggage compartment lid is op...

Page 28: ... 10 seconds However the interior motion sensor is not activated If the indicator lamp goes out as soon as the system is disarmed No manipulation or attempted intru sions have been detected in the period since the system was armed If the indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds when the system is being disarmed An attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed After an alar...

Page 29: ...ed out in some situations In sensitive individuals the ignition and inflation noise may induce a mild hearing loss that is tem porary in most cases For airbag locations and additional infor mation on airbags refer to page 56 Sitting safely with safety belts Always fasten your safety belt before start ing off As supplemental restraint devices the airbags are designed to enhance the effectiveness of...

Page 30: ...lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat backwards or forwards slightly to ensure that the latch engages securely 2 Height Pull lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as required 3 Backrest Pull lever 3 and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as required Head restraints Adjustments Height pull or push In order t...

Page 31: ...adjustment instructions on page 28 Failure to do so can result in diminished personal safety Seat memory You can store and recall three different driver s seat positions To store Ignition key in position 1 or higher 1 Adjust seat to desired position 2 Press the MEMORY button the indica tor lamp in the button lights up 3 Press memory button 1 2 or 3 the indi cator lamp goes out To select a stored s...

Page 32: ...stic signal sounds at the same time To unlock the safety belt 1 Press the red button in the belt buckle 2 Hold the belt 3 Guide the belt back into its reel The upper belt attachment point is suitable for all body sizes provided that the person is sitting correctly refer to page 28 Damaged safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident have the entire belt system including...

Page 33: ...ange and switches auto matically to its clear undimmed mode whenever you engage reverse gear or place the selector lever in position R To ensure that the mirror continues to operate properly keep the two photocells clean and unobstructed One photocell is positioned in the mirror s lens see arrow while the other is slightly offset on the opposite side of the mirror Do not obstruct the area between ...

Page 34: ...er s door has been opened refer to page 37 Activation deactivation of the Follow me home function refer to page 46 Activation deactivation of daytime driv ing lamps refer to page 46 Sets the units of measure for displaying time outside temperature distance traveled and fuel consumption in the instrument cluster refer to page 50 Examples for Key Memory Locking of the vehicle when you start off refe...

Page 35: ... off switch for members of certain at risk groups Specifically the at risk groups are Infants in rear facing infant seats Persons with certain medical conditions Children aged 12 and under in the pas senger seat NHTSA provides this information via their website www nhtsa dot gov or via their Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area The concept Passenger ai...

Page 36: ...d off and the indicator lamp in the center console indicates that the passenger airbags are deactivated For a child not an infant certain precautions should be taken Position the passenger seat as far back as possible and at the low est level This important precaution is intended to maximize the distance between the airbags and the child Younger children should be secured in an appropri ate forwar...

Page 37: ...f the safety belt LATCH child restraint mounting system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The anchorage points for the LATCH child restraint system are located at the posi tions indicated by the arrows Carefully slide the brackets through the gaps in the upholstery at the indicated locations see arrows To mount the LATCH child restraint system please follow the manufac turer s operating...

Page 38: ...are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up If engine speed does not decrease service is required To prevent the battery from discharging always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic...

Page 39: ...tion N again Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running place the selector lever in position N and pull the parking brake Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine poses a safety haz ard Switching off the engine Do not remove the ignition key while the vehicle is still moving If you did so the steering lock would engage when the...

Page 40: ...e lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged Vehicles with manual transmission Always engage the parking brake when parking on slopes and inclined sur faces since shifting into 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling Vehicles with automatic transmis sion place the selector lever in position P To avoid corrosion and one sided braking apply the parking brake li...

Page 41: ...tion is engaged If you leave the vehicle with the engine run ning move the selector lever to the P posi tion and apply the parking brake If you fail to do this the vehicle could move Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine poses a safety haz ard P Park Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta tionary The transmission locks to preve...

Page 42: ...ing in the fourth gear only If this happens avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest BMW center Never work in the engine compart ment when a drive gear forward or reverse is engaged If you do so the vehi cle could move For jump starting or towing refer to the information beginning on page 94 Sequential manual gearbox SMG The concept The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated manua...

Page 43: ...earbox could overheat R Reverse Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta tionary N Neutral Always engage before starting the engine refer to Starting the engine Sequential mode Each time the engine is started the sequential mode is activated as soon as you move the selector lever into the for ward driving position The gears are shifted via the shift paddles or the selector lever It is also poss...

Page 44: ...rd drive positions the range of available gears is restricted If this happens avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest BMW center Warning tone An acoustic signal sounds if the SMG gear box overheats if possible you should either stop or increase your pullaway speed so that the system can cool down For jump starting and towing refer to the information on page 94 Driving Dynamic Control Th...

Page 45: ...ting steering system that is speed sen sitive Power support is reduced with an increase in driving speed Indicator lamp The indicator lamp stays lit The system has malfunctioned or is faulty Please have the system inspected by the nearest BMW center Steering remains operational Turn signal indicators Headlamp flasher 1 High beams blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher blue indicator lamp 3 Turn si...

Page 46: ...e to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary the wipers automatically switch to intermittent wipe not on vehicles with rain sensor Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary the wipers operate at normal speed not on vehicles with rain sensor Cleaning windshield and headlamps 0 Wipers retracted 1 Cleaning windshield an...

Page 47: ...n uphill grades if the engine out put is insufficient To decelerate Press the lever briefly in direction 2 When the cruise control is active vehicle speed is reduced by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h every time you tap the button Hold the lever in position 2 With the cruise control active the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle As soon as you release the lever the system s...

Page 48: ...w seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off Daytime driving lamps If you desire the light switch can be left in the second position When the ignition is switched off the exter nal lighting is also switched off You can have the activation settings for the daytime driving lamps pro grammed on your vehicle Automatic headlamp control When the switch is set to this posi tion the s...

Page 49: ...al to adjust the illumina tion intensity Fog lamps Fog lamps A green indicator lamp comes on in the instrument cluster to indicate that the front fog lamps are on If the automatic headlamp control is on the low beams will automatically come on whenever you activate the front fog lamps Interior lamps The interior lamps operate automatically To switch the interior lamps on and off manually Press but...

Page 50: ...n you approach this sector Fuel gauge When indicator lamp 1 begins to stay on continuously there are still approx 2 1 gallons 8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank Tank capacity approx 14 5 gallons 55 liters If the tilt of the vehicle varies for example when you are driving in mountainous areas the needle may fluctuate slightly Fill the fuel tank well before it is empty Driving to the last drop of fue...

Page 51: ...ore the next scheduled service The computer bases its calculations of the remaining distance on the preceding driv ing style A flashing message and a minus sign in front of the number mean that the service interval has already been exceeded by the distance shown on the display Please con tact your BMW center for an appointment Outside temperature If the vehicle is not equipped with a com puter the...

Page 52: ...rage fuel consumption cruising range average vehicle speed With the ignition key in position 1 or higher the last active setting is displayed If you wish you can have all the dis plays of the following functions shown in another unit of measure Outside temperature To change the units of measure F C While the temperature display is active keep the button in the turn signal lever pressed until the d...

Page 53: ...ruising range The computer bases its calculations of the cruising range on the preceding driving style and on the remaining fuel in the tank It is important that you refuel when the cruising range falls below approx 30 miles 50 km Otherwise the engine cannot be guaranteed to operate properly and damage may result Average speed If you continue to press the button on the turn signal lever the averag...

Page 54: ...he DSC Indicator lamps The indicator lamps in the instrument clus ter go out shortly after you switch on the ignition Dynamic Stability Control DSC indi cator lamp flashes The system is active and governs drive torque and braking forces The indicator lamp stays lit Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC have been switched off via the button Dynamic Traction Control DTC indi...

Page 55: ... DSC indicator lamp stays lit In this case no interventions to increase stability and traction for the engine and brakes are carried out To maintain vehicle stability drive with the DSC switched on whenever possible Reactivating DSC and DTC Press the button again The indicator lamp goes out The laws of physics cannot be repealed with DSC It will always be the driver s responsibility to drive in a ...

Page 56: ... brake pressure panic stop Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indi cate to the driver that ABS is in its active mode Flat Tire Monitor The concept As you drive the Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of pressure levels in all four tires The system alerts you whenever the inflation pressure of a tire falls significantly below the pressure of another tire The ...

Page 57: ...conds 3 Drive off It takes a few minutes before the Flat Tire Monitor can detect a flat tire and issue a warning When driving with snow chains do not initialize the system Flat tire warning The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up in red This visual alert is accompanied by an acoustic warning signal There is a flat tire or a sign ficant loss of tire pressure 1 Carefully reduce your s...

Page 58: ...mal function if you desire to have an airbag deactivated or if the airbag retention sys tem is triggered in response to an accident you should always entrust all inspection repair and dismantling operations to your BMW center Unprofessional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired airbag activation either of which could result in personal injury To ensure ...

Page 59: ... deactivated as of ignition key position 1 This lamp pertains only to the passen ger airbag system The indicator lamp goes out after a few seconds The passenger airbags are active e g when an adult is traveling in the vehicle or the seat is unoccupied The indicator lamp lights up continu ously The passenger airbags are deactivated e g when a child is traveling in the vehi cle in the child restrain...

Page 60: ...r onto the windshield and the side windows 2 Air for the upper body area 59 3 Air for the footwell 4 Air distribution 59 5 Air conditioning 59 6 Outside air recirculated air mode 59 7 Temperature adjustment 59 8 Air supply blower 59 9 Rear window defroster 59 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 61: ...e are unpleasant odors in the outside air you can tempo rarily block the supply of incom ing air The system then recircu lates the air currently within the vehicle If the windows fog over in the recircu lated air mode switch this mode off and increase the air supply as required Do not use the recirculated air mode continu ously over a long period of time as this would otherwise reduce the air qual...

Page 62: ...on 1 Turn the rotary control to 2 Turn the rotary blower control for the air supply completely to the right 3 Turn the rotary temperature control completely to the right 4 To defrost the rear window switch on the rear window defroster Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 63: ...twell 4 Individual air distribution 62 5 To defrost windows and remove condensation 62 6 Automatic air distribution and air supply 62 7 Air supply blower 62 8 Air conditioning 59 9 Maximum cooling 62 10 Temperature 62 11 Outside air Automatic recirculated air control AUC recirculated air mode 63 12 Rear window defroster 63 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 64: ... of speeds This shuts off the auto matic air supply The arrow lights up The automatic air distribution remains unchanged You can reactivate the auto matic air supply by pressing the AUTO but ton When you turn the rotary control toward zero the blower heating and air condi tioner are switched off and the air supply is stopped You can reactivate the system by turning the control toward the right aga...

Page 65: ...ehicle If the windows fog over in the recircu lated air mode switch this mode off and increase the air supply as required Do not use the recirculated air mode continu ously over a long period of time as this would reduce the air quality in the interior of the vehicle Rear window defroster The indicator lamp lights up when the rear window defroster is active The rear window defroster switches off a...

Page 66: ...d with the central locking system Releasing manually In the event of an electrical malfunction of the central locking system you can manu ally unlock the storage compartment between the seats 1 Pull on the cord in the rear luggage compartment panel The storage compartment between the seats unlocks 2 Press button see arrow 1 Other compartments and nets You will find additional storage compart ments...

Page 67: ...ther information on the cellular phone refer to the Owner s Manual for the telephone Ashtray To empty 1 Open cover 2 Pull out ashtray 1 Cigarette lighter Press in lighter 2 As soon as the lighter springs back out it can be removed Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains operational even when ...

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Page 69: ...Driving tips Driving tips provides you with information you will need in certain driving situations and when using special operating modes Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 70: ...hould therefore drive with extra caution during the first 200 miles 300 km Obey your local and state maximum speed limits When the vehicle is operated on wet or slushy roads a wedge of water may form between the tire and the road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning and can lead to partial or complete loss of traction vehicle control and braking effectiveness Reduce your speed on...

Page 71: ...ld lead to a fire resulting in serious personal injury and property damage Brake system Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up although the parking brake is not engaged Check the brake fluid level It is very impor tant that you follow the instructions on page 85 before driving on Disc brakes Corrosion Limited vehicle use extended periods with the vehicle parked or in storage and oper ating co...

Page 72: ...e damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions could result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passenger that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Substract the combined weight of the driver and passenger from XXX kilo grams or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 551 lbs and there ...

Page 73: ...d you can enlarge the luggage compart ment refer to page 20 It is recommended that you always fold the convertible top compartment panel down as soon as you have removed cargo from the luggage compartment This way you can be sure that you can always operate the convertible top at any time Conversely when the convertible top is closed raise the convertible top compart ment panel before stowing your...

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Page 75: ...y mobile the following chapter provides you with important information on fuels and fluids tires and wheels maintenance procedures and steps to take in the event of a break down Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 76: ...dicator lamp comes on when the gas cap is loose or missing Close the gas cap tightly as described above Tank capacity approx 14 5 gallons 55 liters of which approx 2 1 gallons 8 liters are reserve capacity Simple and environmentally friendly When handling fuels comply with all of the applicable safety precautions posted at the service station When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely int...

Page 77: ...essures Check the tire inflation pressures only when the tires are cold This means after a maximum driving distance of 1 25 miles 2 km or if the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours Warm tires have higher infla tion pressures Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor after cor recting the tire inflation pressure Refer to page 55 Inflation pressures for original tires The specified inflation press...

Page 78: ... tires 30 210 33 230 You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page 101 Tires Pressure specifications in psi kPa Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires cold ambient temperature 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 36 250 225 40 R 18 88 W 33 230 245 40 R 17 91 W 255 35 R 18 90 W 36 250 All winter tires 33 230 36 250 You will fin...

Page 79: ... sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT quality grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rat ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditi...

Page 80: ...h should not be allowed to go below 1 8 in 3 mm even though in Europe for example the legally specified minimum tread depth is only 1 16 in 1 6 mm Below 1 8 in 3 mm tread depth there is a very high risk of hydroplaning even at relatively moderate speeds and with only small amounts of water on the road At tread depths below approx 1 6 in 4 mm winter tires display a perceptible decrease in their abi...

Page 81: ...ize classifies them as road safe and approves them You can best find out about these at a specialized shop particu larly your BMW center Observe any coun try specific regulations e g on making a corresponding entry in the vehicle docu ments The factory approved radial ply tires are matched to your vehicle and have been selected to provide optimum safety and driving comfort when used properly Run F...

Page 82: ... km With a medium load 1 person luggage compartment full or 2 persons without luggage approx 90 miles 150 km With a full load 2 persons luggage compartment full approx 30 miles 50 km Drive cautiously Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Be aware that vehicle handling will be altered when there is a loss in inflation pressure Antici pate e g reduced tracking during braking longer braking distanc...

Page 83: ...other road users If you are not familiar with the guidelines BMW rec ommends that you have the operations performed by your BMW center To open 1 Reach under the engine hood 2 Push the release handle up 3 Open the hood To close Allow the hood to fall from a low height and push on both sides so that it audibly engages To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when it is clo...

Page 84: ... and wind shield washer system 83 2 Engine oil filler neck 84 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 94 4 Reservoir for brake fluid 85 5 Chassis ground negative terminal 6 Engine oil dipstick 83 7 Coolant expansion tank 84 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 85: ...rious damage from inadequate lubrication Engine oil level The indicator lamp lights up in yel low while driving The oil level is at the absolute mini mum refill as soon as possible Do not drive more than 30 miles 50 km before refilling The indicator lamp lights up in yel low after the engine has been switched off Add engine oil at the earliest opportunity when you stop to refuel Engine oil sensor ...

Page 86: ...s approved certain grades of engine oil Use approved High Performance Synthetic Oil If you are unable to obtain an approved High Performance Synthetic Oil you may use small volumes of other synthetic oils for topping up between oil changes Use only oils with the specification API SH or higher Ask your BMW center for details con cerning the specific High Perfor mance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils...

Page 87: ...this occurs also refer to the notes on page 69 Brake fluid is hygroscopic that is it absorbs moisture from the air over time In order to ensure the brake system s safety and reliability have the brake fluid changed every two years by a BMW center Refer also to page 49 and the Service Man ual Brake fluid is toxic and damages the vehi cle s paint You should always store it in the closed original con...

Page 88: ...ed on the actual loads on the vehicle covers every kind of operating situation Minimal use drivers who drive fewer than about 6 200 miles 10 000 km per year should nevertheless have the oil changed at least every 2 years since engine oil dete riorates over time regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models For additi...

Page 89: ...urpose of the OBD system is to ensure proper operation of the emission control system for the vehicle s lifetime The system monitors emission related components and system for deterioration and malfunction If the Service Engine Soon indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently this indicates a fault in the emissions related electronic systems Although the vehicle remains operation...

Page 90: ...th the procedures BMW rec ommends that you have your BMW center carry out the work Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn in to the surface and reduce the ser vice life of the bulb Use a clean cloth paper napkin or a similar material or hold the bulb by its metallic base A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW center ...

Page 91: ...utions could result in physical injury if the bulb is damaged 1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull out 2 Remove and replace the bulb 3 Install in the reverse order When cleaning the headlamps please observe the instructions in the Caring for your vehicle brochure Xenon lamps The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low provided that they are not ...

Page 92: ... gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove 3 Install in the reverse order Tail lamps Tail lamps 1 21 4 watt bulbs Remaining bulbs 21 watt 1 Tail lamp brake lamp red 2 Turn signal indicator yellow 3 Backup lamp white On the right hand side of the luggage com partment 1 Remove the cover by turning the lock to the right refer to the detail in the illus tration 2 Applying ligh...

Page 93: ...use only Run Flat tires since no spare wheel is available in the event of a flat Jacking points The jacking points are located at the posi tions indicated in the illustration Your BMW center can provide you with a suitable jack Battery Maintenance The battery is completely maintenance free This means that the original electro lyte will normally last for the service life of the battery under modera...

Page 94: ...ou will find the fuses and information on their respective allocation behind the glove compartment 1 Open the glove compartment 2 Press the lock on the left see arrow 1 3 Press the lock on the right see arrow 2 4 Swing the glove compartment down Spare fuses and plastic tweezers for grasp ing the fuses are found in the onboard tool kit refer to page 88 Do not attempt to repair a burned fuse or repl...

Page 95: ... call 2 Mobile Service Requirements for initiating an emergency call or contacting Mobile Service The car phone must be registered with a mobile network The emergency call system must be operational Initiating an emergency call Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The indicator lamp flashes as soon as a telephone connection has been set up to the main emergency call center If the indicator lamp i...

Page 96: ...st aid kit to be carried in the vehi cle Jump starting When your battery is discharged you can use two jumper cables to start your vehicle with power from the battery in a second vehicle You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Always use jumper cables with fully insulated handles on the terminal clamps Do not touch components carrying current on a running engine Contact with...

Page 97: ...e vehicle to be jump started Your BMW is equipped with a special nut refer also to the engine compart ment overview on page 82 3 With the jumper cable connect the negative terminals of both vehicles To do this Attach one cable clamp to the negative battery terminal or to a suitable ground on the engine or body work of the sup port vehicle Attach the second cable clamp to the negative battery termi...

Page 98: ...d in the onboard tool kit refer to page 88 be sure that it remains in the vehicle at all times It can be attached at the front or rear of the vehicle Access to towing socket Front Press out the cover panel with a screw driver inserted in the recess at the top Rear Press out the cover panel with a screw driver inserted in the recess at the top Use only the towing eyelet supplied with the vehicle an...

Page 99: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 97 Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

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Page 101: ...nce This chapter will help you find the desired information as quickly as possible It contains the Technical data section as well as the manual s index Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 102: ... output at engine speed hp kW rpm 184 141 6 000 225 170 5 900 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft Nm rpm 181 245 3 500 221 300 3 500 Compression ratio ε 10 5 10 2 Stroke Bore in mm in mm 2 95 75 3 31 84 3 53 89 6 3 31 84 Fuel injection system Digital electronic engine management system DME Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 103: ...G with automatic transmission lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg 3 483 1 580 3 527 1 600 3 549 1 610 3 549 1 610 3 571 1 620 3 593 1 630 Load lbs kg 551 250 551 250 Approved front axle load lbs kg 1 720 780 1 742 790 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 1 841 835 1 863 845 Luggage compartment capacity with the convertible top compartment raised cu ft l cu ft l 8 5 240 9 2 260 8 5 240 9 3 260 Never exceed either the a...

Page 104: ...Technical data 102 Dimensions All measurements in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 32 ft 2 in 9 8 m Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

Page 105: ...rox 3 2 3 approx 5 3 5 For details page 83 Cooling system including heat ing circuit with manual transm or SMG with automatic transmission quarts liters quarts liters 8 8 8 3 9 3 8 8 For details page 84 Engine with oil filter renewal quarts liters 6 9 6 5 For details page 84 Manual transmission SMG automatic transmission and differential quarts liters Lifetime lubricant no oil change required Onli...

Page 106: ...84 coolant 84 washing fluids 83 Antilock Brake System ABS 54 indicator lamp 13 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 25 Anti theft protection 25 Approved axle load refer to Weights 101 Approved engine oils 84 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 101 Artificial leather refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Ashtray 65 Assistant systems refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC...

Page 107: ...ehicle brochure Care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo loading vehicle 70 Car keys refer to Keys 16 Carpet care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car radio refer to Owner s Manual for Radio Car telephone refer to Owner s Manual for Telephone Car wash refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Catalytic converter refer to High temperatures 69 CD player operation ref...

Page 108: ...atic climate control 62 Defrosting windows and removing condensation air conditioning 60 automatic climate control 62 Defrosting windshield refer to Defrosting windows 60 62 Defrost position refer to Defrosting windows 60 62 Differential break in procedures 68 Digital clock 49 Dimensions 102 Dimming mirror 31 Dipstick engine oil 83 Directional indicators refer to Turn signal indicators 43 Disc bra...

Page 109: ... 30 warning lamp 13 30 Filter refer to Microfilter 59 Microfilter activated charcoal filter 63 Fine wood refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure First aid refer to First aid kit 94 First aid kit 94 Flat tire Flat Tire Monitor 54 indicator warning lamp 13 Flat tire refer to Tire condition 78 Flat Tire Monitor 54 indicator lamp 13 55 initializing 55 Flooding refer to Driving through water 69 F...

Page 110: ...temperature 48 Flat Tire Monitor 55 fog lamps 47 passenger airbags 34 please fasten safety belts 30 reserve 48 Indicator and warning lamps overview 12 Individual air distribution 59 62 Individual settings refer to Vehicle Memory Key Memory 31 Inflation pressure tires 75 Inflation pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 54 INSPECTION 49 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 47 Instrument...

Page 111: ...um speed with winter tires 79 Measurements refer to Dimensions 102 Mechanical seat 28 Memory refer to Vehicle Memory Key Memory 31 Microfilter air conditioning 59 automatic climate control 63 Mirrors 31 heated 31 Mobile Service 93 Modifications technical refer to For your own safety 5 M Sports seat 29 Multifunction steering wheel MFL 11 Multifunction switch turn signal indicators headlamp flasher ...

Page 112: ... climate control 63 Recirculating the air refer to Recirculated air mode 59 63 Refueling 74 fuel filler door 74 Releasing hood 81 Remaining distance refer to Range 51 Remaining distance to next service 49 Remote control 16 luggage compartment lid 17 malfunctions 17 Replacement key 16 Replacement of tires 79 changing a tire 79 changing a wheel 91 Replacing lamps refer to Lamps and bulbs 88 Reserve ...

Page 113: ...ce Dynamic Stability Control DSC 52 Starting difficulties jump starting 94 temperature 37 Status of the Owner s Manual 5 Steering lock 36 Steering wheel 10 adjusting 30 Steptronic refer to Manual mode 39 Storage tires 79 Storage compartments 64 electrical fault 64 opening manually 64 Storage nets 64 Storage space refer to Luggage compartment 20 Storage space refer to Storage compartments 64 Storin...

Page 114: ... compartment 20 Trunk lid opening via remote control 17 Trunk lid refer to Luggage compartment lid 19 Trunk volume refer to Luggage compartment capacity 101 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 102 Turn signal indicators 43 indicator lamp 13 TV function refer to Owner s Manual for Onboard Computer U Undercoating refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Unintentional alarm 26 Units average consu...

Page 115: ... 102 Wind deflector 24 Windows convenience operation 18 Windshield wash reservoir 83 Windshield washer nozzles 44 Windshield washer reservoir 83 content refer to Capacities 103 Windshield washer system washer wiper system 43 washing fluids 83 Windshield wiper blades care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure changing 88 Windshield wipers changing 88 Windshield wipers refer to Washer wiper ...

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Page 119: ...t the index for individual specifications Fuel Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks on the oil dipstick corresponds to approx 1 1 US quarts 1 liter Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 2 persons 2 persons plus luggage Online Version for Part No 01 41 0 157 498 10 03 BMW AG ...

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