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Cockpit

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Summary of Contents for Z4 2005

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle ...

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Page 3: ...intended to assist you in obtain ing maximum satisfaction from your BMW s unique array of advanced technical features It also contains information on vehi cle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW s value throughout an extended service life For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals This Owner s Manual should be con...

Page 4: ...aft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 158 704 US English IX 04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling ...

Page 5: ...tments 33 Transporting children safely 36 Driving 46 Everything under control 50 Technology for safety and driving convenience 56 Lamps 58 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 64 Interior conveniences Driving tips 68 Special operating instructions Mobility 76 Refueling 78 Wheels and tires 84 In the engine compartment 89 Maintenance 91 Replacement procedures 96 Giving and receiving assistan...

Page 6: ...t under www bmw com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates 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 ...

Page 7: ...ferences can easily be identified since all optional acces sories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk If your BMW features equipment not described in this Owner s Manual please observe the enclosed supplementary Owner s Manuals Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest...

Page 8: ...oved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts an...

Page 9: ... applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 telephone toll free 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar compl...

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Page 11: ...ews of buttons switches and displays presented in this chapter will help you find your way around your vehicle You will also be familiarized with the concepts behind the operation of the features available to you At a glance ...

Page 12: ... High beams 57 Headlamp flasher 42 Computer 48 3 Fog lamps 57 4 Horn 5 Washer wiper system Rain sensor 43 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 16 8 Buttons in steering wheel Volume Press briefly Accept incoming call start dialing terminate call Extended pressure Activate and deactivate voice entry ...

Page 13: ...other with the forward back ward buttons Fast forward rewind Radio Press briefly next station stored Extended pressure station search CD Press briefly jump to next track Extended pressure fast forward rewind Telephone Scan register of names 9 Cruise control 44 10 Hood release 84 11 Luggage compartment lid release 18 ...

Page 14: ...y for Trip odometer Odometer 46 Clock 47 Service interval 47 Computer 48 Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned They each light up once for different periods of time If a malfunction occurs in one of the monitored systems the corresponding light does not go ...

Page 15: ... Brake System ABS Driving stability control systems 50 Antilock Brake System ABS Driving stability control systems for Canadian models Dynamic Stability Control DSC 50 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 50 Flat Tire Monitor 52 Automatic transmission Sequential manual gearbox SMG 39 41 Brake pads 88 Add coolant 87 Check gas cap 76 Service engine soon 90 Service engine soon indicator lamp for Canadian mod...

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Page 17: ...Controls This chapter provides you with the information you need for complete control over your vehicle It describes all features used for driving and for ensuring your safety and comfort Controls ...

Page 18: ...ble top The central locking system can be operated from outside using the remote control or via the driver s door lock from inside via the central locking system 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 activated whenever you activate the central locking sys tem from outside the vehicle It prevents the door...

Page 19: ...waves can impede the functioning of the remote control Should this occur open and close the vehicle using the master key in either a door or the lug gage compartment lock If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle with the remote control the battery is discharged Use this remote control key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the bat tery refer to page 16 For US owners o...

Page 20: ...r is closed it will be locked If you desire the central locking system can be activated automatically as soon as you begin to drive This can be adjusted to be key specific To unlock and open Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull each of the release handles above the armrests or pull the release handle for each door twice the initial pull unlo...

Page 21: ...cautions as with all closing procedures Luggage compartment Emergency release This lever releases the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage compartment To enlarge the luggage compartment The luggage compartment can be enlarged when the convertible top is closed Simultaneously turn the handles on both sides of the luggage compartment outward past the resistance point The convertible top c...

Page 22: ...cts it is not guaranteed that the closing operation will be interrupted The finger guard system function is restricted when the switch is pulled and held beyond the pressure point After a power supply interruption After a power supply interruption for instance after disconnecting the battery the pressure sensitive finger guard system must be reinitial ized Ensure that the doors and convertible top...

Page 23: ...tible top and push it toward the rear of the vehicle 4 Gently swing the convertible top downward and press until it engages audibly To close 1 Press button 1 The convertible top is released and moves up slightly 2 Holding on to the handle pull the convert ible top forward onto the windshield frame 3 Turn the handle until it audibly engages The convertible top is locked At higher speeds a vacuum ef...

Page 24: ... the corresponding button pressed At higher speeds a vacuum effect in the pas senger compartment can cause the convertible top to begin fluttering Increase the air supply so that a low pressure draft does not occur in the vehicle Opening and closing 1 To close 2 To open If at all possible only operate the convert ible top if the engine is running This saves unnecessary battery wear Before closing ...

Page 25: ...tinued in the desired direction by pressing this button If the convertible top operation has been interrupted do not close the side win dows using the power window buttons Other wise the side windows may not close properly against the rubber seal of the convertible top After the convertible top has been stored for an extended period of time in the con vertible top compartment e g in the winter mon...

Page 26: ...ocked onto the windshield frame Wind deflector With the convertible top open the wind deflec tor keeps air movement in the passenger com partment to a minimum thus providing you with a pleasant drive even at higher speeds Installation Insert the wind deflector in its proper orienta tion into the guides 1 provided on the rollover bars Refer to the labeling on the wind deflector to determine its pro...

Page 27: ...er to page 26 To alterations in the vehicle tilt e g as would occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle To interruption of battery voltage The alarm produced by the system in the event of unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft depends on the country version Sounding of an acoustical alarm for 30 seconds Activation of the hazard warning flashers for approx five minutes Ar...

Page 28: ...tor lamp will flash continuously Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Tilt alarm sensor The inclination of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system reacts e g to attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle Interior motion sensor The system monitors the footwells and the seating areas of the driver and passenger Even when the convertible top is open the alarm sys tem including the inte...

Page 29: ...y be ruled out in some sit uations In sensitive individuals the ignition and inflation noise may induce a mild hearing loss that is temporary in most cases For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 53 Safety belts Always fasten your safety belt before starting off As supplemental restraint devices the air bags are designed to enhance the effective ness of the safety ...

Page 30: ...Backward forward Pull lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat back wards 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 Head restraints red...

Page 31: ... 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 indicator lamp in the button lights up 3 Press memory button 1 2 or 3 the indicator lamp goes out To select a stored setting Do not select a memory position while the v...

Page 32: ...y occupant fastens his or her safety belt As supplemental restraint devices the airbags are designed to enhance the effec tiveness of the safety belts and not to replace them To fasten Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle To unlock 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 ...

Page 33: ...e been folded in Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Interior rearview mirror To reduce the glare from vehicles behind you when driving at night turn the rotary knob For vehicles without an alarm system Tilt the small lever forward VehicleMemory KeyMemory How the system functions You have probably frequently wis...

Page 34: ...n of the Follow me home function refer to page 56 Activation deactivation of daytime driving lamps refer to page 56 Sets the units of measure for displaying time outside temperature distance trav eled and fuel consumption in the instru ment cluster refer to page 48 Examples for Key Memory Locking of the vehicle when you start off refer to page 18 Automatically adjusts the driver s seat to the pers...

Page 35: ...en ger airbags by means of an on 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 passen ger seat NHTSA provides this information via their web site www nhtsa dot gov or via their Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington ...

Page 36: ... following Never install a rear facing child restraint system in the passenger seat of this vehi cle unless the passenger airbags have been turned off and the indicator lamp in the center console indicates that the passenger airbags are deactivated For a child not an infant cer tain precautions should be taken Position the passenger seat as far back as possible and at the lowest level This importa...

Page 37: ...icinity of the buckle latch of the safety belt LATCH child restraint mounting system To mount the LATCH child restraint sys tem please follow the manufacturer s operating and safety precautions LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil dren The anchorage points for the LATCH child restraint system are located at the positions indicated by the arrows Carefully slide the brackets through the gaps in ...

Page 38: ...gnition off when the vehicle is not being driven Do not leave the engine running in enclosed spaces Otherwise inhaling the hazardous exhaust gases could lead to uncon sciousness and death The exhaust gases con tain carbon monoxide an odorless and color less but highly toxic gas Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine poses a safety ha...

Page 39: ...still moving If you did so the steering lock would engage when the steering wheel is turned When you leave the vehicle always remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock Apply the parking brake when parking on steep gradients as the vehicle could otherwise start to roll You can have an acoustic signal set as a reminder that the ignition key is still in the ignition switch after the driver...

Page 40: ...d be damaged by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th gear Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary Press the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the resistance As you do this the backup lamps will come on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2 Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to operating the Steptronic as a fully automatic transmission you can also shift ...

Page 41: ... instrument clus ter This position is recommended for perfor mance oriented driving The Sport program is enabled automatically when the Driving Dynamic Control system is activated refer to page 41 Steptronic enters the manual selection mode and executes the desired shift whenever you tap the selector lever in the direction indicated by or M1 to M5 appear in the instrument cluster The transmission ...

Page 42: ...ential mode manual upshifting manual downshifting D Drive mode N is automatically selected if the driver s door is opened while the engine is run ning and the driver does not actuate the pedals the shift paddles or the selector lever This is accompanied by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster Gear indicator R N 1 to 6 The gear currently engaged is displayed in the Drive mo...

Page 43: ...op the gearbox is automatically downshifted into first gear Shortly before a gear dependent minimum speed is reached thegearbox automatically shifts down without you taking any action Malfunction The warning lamp lights up The trans mission system is malfunctioning Avoid heavy loads All of the selector lever positions can continue to be engaged in the forward drive positions however the vehicle wi...

Page 44: ...or driving off will be adjusted To maintain vehicle stability drive with the DSC switched on whenever possi ble Electric Power Steering EPS The concept The electric power steering is a direct sporting steering system that is speed sensitive Power support is reduced with an increase in driving speed Malfunction The indicator lamp stays lit The system has malfunctioned or is faulty Steering remains ...

Page 45: ...usly in position 1 Then as long as the ignition key is in position 1 or higher you only need to activate the rain sen sor Turn rotary dial 5 briefly To set interval time or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn rotary dial 5 To deactivate intermittent operation or rain sensor Return lever to position 0 Turn the rain sensor off in automatic car washes Failure to do so could result in damage caused by...

Page 46: ...speed 3 To recall the stored speed 4 To deactivate the system To maintain store and increase speed Above approx 20 mph 30 km h you can main tain and store any desired speed Press the lever briefly in direction 1 The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed Every time you tap the lever the speed increases by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h Hold the lever in position 1 The vehicle accelerates wit...

Page 47: ...o and maintains the last speed stored To deactivate the system Press the lever briefly in direction 4 The cruise control is deactivated immediately In addition the system is automatically deacti vated in response to the following conditions When you apply the brakes When you depress the clutch or move the automatic selector lever from D to N If you exceed or fall below the preset speed for an exte...

Page 48: ...el supply is inter rupted when you approach this sector Fuel gauge When indicator lamp 1 begins to stay on contin uously 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 nee dle may fluctuate slightly Fill the fuel tank well before it is empty ...

Page 49: ...es in kilometers in Canada before the next scheduled service The computer bases its calculations of the remaining distance on the preceding driving 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 contact your BMW center for an appointment Outside temperature If the vehicle is not e...

Page 50: ...erage fuel consumption Cruising range Average speed With the ignition key in position 1 or higher the last active setting is displayed If you wish you can have all the displays of the following functions shown in another unit of measure Outside temperature To change the unit of measure F C While the temperature display is active keep the onboard computer button BC in the turn signal lever pressed ...

Page 51: ... is ignored in the calcula tion Cruising 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 press the onboard computer butt...

Page 52: ...ents slip at the drive wheels while starting off and accelerating the vehicle DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions such as fishtailing or nose diving In these cases and subject to physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC It will always be the ...

Page 53: ...ctivated by pressing the DTC button The DSC indicator lamp flashes and the DTC indicator lamp is lit DTC is actively regulating drive torque and braking forces Malfunction in the driving stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up in red together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and DSC The driving stability control systems have failed Continue driving cautious...

Page 54: ... in a tire or change a wheel or tire the system must be re initialized System limitations The Flat Tire Monitor cannot provide you with advance warning of sudden and severe tire damage caused by external factors and does not detect the balanced and very gradual pressure loss that takes place in all four tires over an extended period of time The system could issue a false warning or func tion in a ...

Page 55: ...eed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Driving characteris tics change if there is a loss of tire pressure This includes diminished track stability during braking longer braking distances and modified steering If unusual vibrations occur while driv ing this can indicate a complete failure of the damaged tire Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible Do not continue driving and contact a BMW cente...

Page 56: ...evaluating the weight on the pas senger s seat the system detects whether or not the seat is occupied by a child in the child restraint system or an adult When a child is seated in the child restraint system or in an empty seat the front side and knee airbags are automatically deacti vated on the passenger s side When an adult is traveling in the passen ger s seat the front side and knee airbags r...

Page 57: ...activated or deacti vated as of ignition key position 1 The indicator lamp is used only for the passenger airbag system The indicator lamp illuminates to show that the passenger air bag system is OFF not active The lamp illuminates briefly during startup but then goes out if the seat is empty or if an adult or child of sufficient size is recog nized The lamp remains illuminated when a child in a r...

Page 58: ...tion 0 you will hear an acoustic signal for a few 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 external lighting is also switched off You can have the activation settings for the daytime driving lamps programmed on your vehicle Automatic headlamp control ...

Page 59: ...p the button to switch them on or off The parking lamps or low beam head lamps must be switched on A green indi cator 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 Instrument lighting Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumination intensi...

Page 60: ...riving Air conditioning 1 Air onto the windshield and the side win dows 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 ...

Page 61: ... recirculated air mode If there are unpleasant odors in the outside air you can temporarily block the supply of incoming air The sys tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle If the windows fog over in the recirculated air mode switch this mode off and increase the air supply as required Do not use the recirculated air mode continuously over a long period of time as this would oth...

Page 62: ...ndows and remove condensation 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 com pletely to the right 4 To defrost the rear window switch on the rear window defroster ...

Page 63: ...dy area 63 3 Air for the footwell 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 62 9 Maximum cooling 62 10 Temperature 62 11 Outside air Automatic recirculated air con trol AUC recirculated air mode 62 12 Rear window defroster 63 ...

Page 64: ...nged You can reactivate the automatic air supply by pressing the AUTO but ton When you turn the rotary control toward zero the blower heating and air conditioner are switched off and the air supply is stopped You can reactivate the system by turning the control toward the right again To defrost windows and remove condensation This program quickly removes ice and condensation from the wind shield a...

Page 65: ...air supply as required Do not use the recirculated air mode continuously over a long period of time as this would otherwise reduce the air quality in the interior of the vehi cle Rear window defroster The indicator lamp lights up when the rear window defroster is active The rear window defroster switches off automatically Ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for the upper body area to ob...

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

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 Driving tips ...

Page 70: ...he nomenon is referred to as hydroplaning and can lead to partial or complete loss of traction vehi cle control and braking effectiveness Reduce your speed on wet roads Brake system Approx 300 miles 500 km must elapse before the brake pads and rotors achieve their optimal surface and wear pattern To break in the separate parking brake drums apply the parking brake lightly when coasting to a stands...

Page 71: ...with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indicate to the driver that ABS is in its active mode Wet roads If the roads are wet or if there is heavy rain it is advisable to gently press the brakes for a brief moment every few miles kilometers Watch traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road us...

Page 72: ... that vehicle electronics and the mobile equipment interfere with one another In addi tion it is not ensured that the radio waves emit ted during transmission are directed outside of the vehicle interior Cargo loading Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permissible carrying capacity of the tires is not exceeded Otherwise overheating and inner damage to the tires may result The ulti mate resu...

Page 73: ...imum axle loads Refer to page 103 Otherwise the vehicle s operating safety is no longer assured and you are in violation of the law Do not stow heavy or hard objects in the pas senger compartment without first securing them Otherwise they would be thrown around during braking and evasive maneuvers and would endanger the occupants Convertible top compartment With the convertible top closed you can ...

Page 74: ...s off see arrow 1 The brackets for attaching the hardtop are located underneath the covers see arrow 2 For instructions on how to install the hardtop please read the accompanying assembly information The hardtop is available from your BMW center as a special option ...

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Page 77: ...y To ensure that you stay 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 breakdown Mobility ...

Page 78: ... filler pipe Lifting the nozzle dur ing refueling results in premature shutoff and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle shuts off the first time Closing the fuel filler cap Place the cap in position and turn it clockweise until a clearly audible click is heard Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a click is hea...

Page 79: ... and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi tions such as high ambient t...

Page 80: ...erwise incorrect tire pressures can cause driving instability or tire damage ulti mately resulting in accidents Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor after cor recting the tire inflation pressure Refer to page 52 Inflation pressures for original tires The specified inflation pressures for tires at ambient temperature are provided on the plac ard on the B pillar and are visible when the driver s door ...

Page 81: ...6 91 Q T H M S 225 50 R 16 92 Q T H M S 225 45 R 17 91 Q T H M S 30 210 33 230 You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page 103 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa 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 33 230 255 35 R 18 90 W 36 250 225 ...

Page 82: ...he tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT quality grades Tread wear 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 rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled ...

Page 83: ...d not be allowed to go below 1 8 in 3 mm even though in Europe for exam ple 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 hydro planing even with only small amounts of water on the road and at relatively moderate speeds At tread depths below approx 1 6 in 4 mm winter tires display a perceptible decrease in their ability ...

Page 84: ...el and tire combi nations for your vehicle The correct wheel and tire combination also affects other systems which would otherwise be impaired for example ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle response use only tires of a single brand and tread configuration In the event of a flat tire remount the previous wheel and tire combina tion as soon as possible Recommended tire brands BMW tests...

Page 85: ...inflation pres sures specified on the tire sidewall Snow chains Only certain types of snow chains have been tested by BMW classified as road safe and approved Consult your BMW center for more information BMW recommends using only approved fine link snow chains Use them in pairs on either summer or winter tires but only on both rear wheels Comply with all manufacturer s safety precau tions when mou...

Page 86: ...erly carried out could result in conse quential damage and pose safety hazards Hood To release Pull the lever located under the left hand side of the instrument panel 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 As in all closing procedures avoid injuries by mak...

Page 87: ...e compartment 1 Reservoir for the headlamp and windshield washer system 86 2 Engine oil filler neck 87 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 97 4 Reservoir for brake fluid 88 5 Chassis ground negative terminal 6 Engine oil dipstick 86 7 Coolant expansion tank 87 ...

Page 88: ...evel and top up if necessary If the oil level is correct please contact the nearest BMW center Do not continue driving as the engine could sustain serious damage from inad equate lubrication Engine oil level The warning lamp lights up in yellow 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 warning lamp ...

Page 89: ...engine oils The quality of the engine oil is extremely impor tant for the function and life of an engine Based on extensive testing BMW has approved cer tain 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 th...

Page 90: ...function Brake fluid The warning lamp lights up although the parking brake is not engaged Stop the vehicle immediately The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low At the same time you may notice that brake pedal travel is longer Have the system checked as soon as possible If you continue driving extended pedal travel may be necessary and braking dis tances may be significantly longer Be sure...

Page 91: ...e and Inspections I and II Determining the maintenance intervals based 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 deteriorates over time regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US model...

Page 92: ...er at the next oppor tunity If the indicator blinks or flashes this indicates a high level of engine misfire Reduce speed and contact the nearest BMW center immediately Severe engine misfiring over even a short period of time can seriously damage emission control system components especially the cat alytic converter Indication of the above described mal function in Canadian models If the gas cap i...

Page 93: ...ng instructions dur ing bulb replacement If you are not familiar with the procedures BMW recommends 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 sur face and reduce the service life of the bulb Use a clean cloth paper napkin or a similar material or hold the bulb by its metal...

Page 94: ...these precau tions 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 t...

Page 95: ...Turn the lamp to the left and remove 2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove 3 Install in the reverse order Rear 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 compart ment 1 Remove the cover by turning the lock to the right refer to the...

Page 96: ...winter tires or vice versa Your BMW center knows how to work with Run Flat tires and is equipped with the necessary special tools When mounting or replacing summer tires with winter tires or vice versa use only Run Flat tires since no spare wheel is avail able in the event of a flat Jacking points The jacking points are located at the positions indicated in the illustration Your BMW center can pro...

Page 97: ...lim ited in its use and must be reinitialized Individ ual settings are also lost and must be reset Seat memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 29 Time must be reset refer to page 47 Fuses You will find the fuses and information on their respective allocation behind the glove compart ment 1 Open the glove compartment 2 Press the lock on the left see arrow 1 3 Press the lock on the ...

Page 98: ...ust be opera tional Access to the buttons Fold up the cover 1 Emergency call 2 Roadside Assistance Initiating an emergency call Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The indicator lamp in the button lights up As soon as a telephone connection to the BMW Assist response center has been set up the indicator lamp flashes If the indicator lamp is flashing but you cannot hear the emergency call center ...

Page 99: ...omponents can cause fatal injury Care fully observe the following instructions to avoid personal injury and or damage to one or both vehicles Preparations 1 Check whether the battery of the support vehicle has 12 volts and approximately the same capacity measured in Ah This infor mation is provided on the battery 2 Stop the engine of the support vehicle 3 Switch off all electrical accessories in b...

Page 100: ...d and recharged Never use spray starter fluids to start the engine Towing and tow starting the vehicle Using the towing eyelet The screw in towing eyelet is stored in the onboard tool kit be sure that it remains in the vehicle at all times It can be attached at the front or rear of your BMW Observe the following instructions in order to avoid damaging the towing eye let or the vehicle use only the...

Page 101: ...owing vehicle is driving off make sure that the tow rope is taut Use nylon ropes or straps for towing because they prevent sudden jerking movements Attach tow ropes only to the tow ing eyelet Other parts of the vehicle could oth erwise be damaged With a tow truck Have the BMW transported by a tow truck with a lift sling or on a flatbed Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eye let or by parts of t...

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Page 103: ...Reference 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 Reference ...

Page 104: ...e data Z4 2 5i Z4 3 0i Displacement Number of cylinders cu in cmµ 152 1 2 494 6 181 7 2 979 6 Maximum power 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 ...

Page 105: ...manual transmission with SMG 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 convertible top compartment panel raised cu ft l cu ft l 8 5 240 9 2 260 8 5 240 9 2 ...

Page 106: ...Technical data 104 Dimensions All measurements in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 32 ft 2 in 9 8 m ...

Page 107: ... page 76 Windshield washer system Headlamp washer system quarts liters quarts liters approx 3 2 3 approx 5 3 5 For details page 86 Cooling system including heating circuit with manual transm or SMG with automatic transmission quarts liters quarts liters 8 8 8 3 9 3 8 8 For details page 87 Engine with oil filter renewal quarts liters 6 9 6 5 For details page 87 ...

Page 108: ...na refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Antifreeze 86 87 coolant 87 washing fluids 86 Antilock Brake System ABS 50 indicator lamp 13 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 25 Anti theft protection 16 25 Approved axle load refer to Weights 103 Approved engine oils 87 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 103 Artificial leather refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure A...

Page 109: ...ing 97 Bulb replacement refer to Lamps and bulbs 91 Buttons in the multifunction steering wheel 10 C California laws Event Data Recorders 90 Proposition 65 warning 6 Can holders refer to Beverage holders 64 Capacities 105 Capacity luggage compartment refer to Weights 103 Car battery 94 Car care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car care products refer to the Caring for your vehicle bro...

Page 110: ...ximum 62 refer to Air conditioning mode 59 62 Cooling system refer to Capacities 105 Copyright 2 Correct tires 82 Cruise control 44 Cruising range 49 Cup holders refer to Beverage holders 64 Curb weight refer to Weights 103 Cylinders refer to Engine data 102 D Dashboard refer to Cockpit 10 Data technical 102 capacities 105 dimensions 104 engine data 102 weights 103 Daytime driving lamps 56 DBC Dyn...

Page 111: ...data 102 Engine oil 86 alternative oils 87 approved engine oils 87 capacity 105 indicator warning lamp 13 Engine oil level 86 indicator warning lamp 13 Engine oil pressure 86 indicator warning lamp 13 Engine oil sensor 86 indicator warning lamp 13 Engine output refer to Engine data 102 Engine speed refer to Engine data 102 EPS Electric Power Steering 42 ESP Electronic Stability Program refer to Dy...

Page 112: ...efer to Preparations for the cellular phone 65 Hands free system 65 Hardtop refer to the separate Owner s Manual Hardtop preparation 72 Hazard warning flashers 10 Headlamp cover care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Headlamp flasher 42 indicator lamp 13 Headlamps bulb replacement 91 care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure cleaning 43 Headlamps automatic control 56 Headlamp ...

Page 113: ...er care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure LEDs Light emitting diodes 94 Length refer to Dimensions 104 License plate lamps bulb replacement 94 Light alloy wheels care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Light emitting diodes LEDs 94 Lighter 65 Lighting of the instruments 57 Lights refer to Parking lamps Low beams 56 LIGHTS ON warning 56 Light switch 56 Load vehicle 70 Loads r...

Page 114: ...O OBD interface socket 90 Octane numbers refer to Fuel specifications 76 Odometer 46 Oil refer to Engine oil additives refer to Approved oils 87 alternative oils 87 approved oils 87 capacity 105 dipstick 86 indicator warning lamp 13 Oil change intervals refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Oil consumption 86 Oil ...

Page 115: ...id 17 malfunction 17 Replacement key 16 Replacement key refer to New keys 16 Replacement of tires 82 changing a wheel 94 new wheels and tires 82 Replacing lamps refer to Lamps and bulbs 91 Restraint systems for children 35 refer to Safety belts 30 Reverse automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 manual transmission 38 Reverse gear sequential manual gearbox SMG 40 Rod antenna refer to the Caring f...

Page 116: ... seat 29 Stability control refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 50 Standing lamps 57 Starting engine 36 Starting refer to Starting the engine 36 Starting assistance refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 50 Starting difficulties jump starting 97 temperature 36 Starting with a flat battery refer to Jump starting 97 Status at time of printing 5 Steering lock 36 Steering wheel 10 adjusting 31 Stept...

Page 117: ... children safely 33 Transport securing device refer to Cargo loading 71 Tread depth refer to Tire tread 81 Tread wear indicators in the tires refer to Tire tread Wheel tire damage 81 Trip distance recorder refer to Trip odometer 46 Trip meter refer to Trip odometer 46 Trip odometer 46 Trunk refer to Luggage compartment 19 Trunk lid opening via remote control 17 refer to Luggage compartment lid 18 ...

Page 118: ...Water on roads flooding 69 Weights 103 Wheel tire combinations 82 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 104 Wheels and tires 78 Width refer to Dimensions 104 Wind deflector 24 Window defrosting refer to Defrosting windows air conditioning 60 automatic climate control 62 Windows convenience operation 18 Windshield washer nozzles 44 Windshield washer reservoir 86 volume refer to Capacities 105 Windshield wa...

Page 119: ... apply to your vehicle Consult 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 ...

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