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Transporting children safely

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Summary of Contents for Z4 2014

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW Z4 OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

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Page 3: ...tant information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish you a safe and enjoyable dri...

Page 4: ...unich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich deutsch X 14 11 14 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 5: ...stems 88 Driving comfort 92 Climate 99 Interior equipment 107 Storage compartments Driving tips 112 Things to remember when driving Entertainment 122 Professional Radio Communications 138 Telephone 147 ConnectedDrive Mobility 152 Refueling 154 Fuel 156 Wheels and tires 165 Engine compartment 170 Maintenance 172 Replacing components 178 Breakdown assistance 184 Care 188 Indicator warning lamps Refe...

Page 6: ... offered in the model series Therefore this Owner s Manual also de scribes and depicts equipment that may not be contained in your vehicle because of the se lected special equipment or country version for example This also applies to safety related functions and systems For options and equipment not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the Sup plementary Owner s Manuals On right hand d...

Page 7: ...on and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive dam age to the vehicle c...

Page 8: ...ts in your vehi cle contain data memories that store technical information on the vehicle condition events and faults either temporarily or permanently This technical information generally docu ments the state of a component a module a system or the environment Operating conditions of system compo nents such as filling levels Status messages from the vehicle and its individual components such as w...

Page 9: ...ecorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you belie...

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Page 11: ...views of buttons switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 12: ...d in your vehicle for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using the features and systems descri bed here adhere to local regulations All around the steering wheel 1 Opening and closing windows jointly 32 2 Opening and closing rear win dows 32 At a glance Cockpit 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 95...

Page 13: ...ment cluster 14 9 Buttons on the steering wheel Change the radio station Select a music track Leaf through the phone book and through lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated air mode 97 10 Windshield wipers 52 Rain sensor 53 11 Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 46 12 Ignition lock 46 13 Steering wheel heating 43 14 Horn the entire surface 15 Adjust...

Page 14: ...7 gear Sport auto matic transmission with dual clutch 57 Computer 64 Date of next scheduled service and re maining distance to be driven 67 Odometer and trip odometer 62 Programs for Dynamic Driving Con trol 85 High beam Assistant 73 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 77 Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor 80 Checking engine oil level 166 Settings and information 65 Check Control message present 68 8 ...

Page 15: ...o in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond refer to page 188 All around the center console 1 Hazard warning system 178 2 Central locking system 26 3 Air conditioner 93 Automatic climate control 95 4 Professional Radio 122 5 Seat heating 39 PDC Park Distance Control 90 Close the retractable hard top ...

Page 16: ...on 48 6 Parking brake 50 7 Buttons for Dynamic Driving Control 85 All around the headliner 1 Emergency Request 178 2 Reading lamp 74 3 Interior lamps 74 4 Reading lamp 74 5 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 77 At a glance Cockpit 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

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Page 19: ...vide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 20: ... year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries charge status In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access the remote control contains a replaceable battery refer to page 30 The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re mote control is used to unlock the vehicle re fer to Personal Profile In addition information about service require ments is sto...

Page 21: ...age 66 Units of measure for fuel consumption distance covered remaining distances and temperature refer to page 66 Light settings Headlight courtesy delay feature refer to page 70 Daytime running lights refer to page 71 High beam Assistant refer to page 73 Automatic climate control AUTO program cooling function and automatic recircu lated air control activated deactivated temperature air flow rate...

Page 22: ... and trunk lid are closed The cargo area partition is folded down and engaged on both sides refer to page 33 Unlocking Press the button The vehicle is unlocked You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Operating principle refer to page 65 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 46 2 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever u...

Page 23: ...hing on the interior lamps and courtesy lamps Press the button on the remote con trol with the vehicle locked Unlocking the trunk lid Press the button on the remote control for approx one second Note the opening height of the trunk lid During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that there is sufficient clear ance when the trunk lid opens otherwise damage may result To avoid locking you...

Page 24: ...utton 2 The setting is stored Retrieving the seat and mirror settings The driver s seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When the vehicle is being unlocked these po sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting is activated Keep the footwell behind the driver s seat clear When this Personal Profile function is used first make sure tha...

Page 25: ... bat tery refer to page 20 The remote control for Comfort Access con tains a battery that may need to be replaced refer to page 30 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rul...

Page 26: ...efer to page 46 2 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym bol appears in the display accompanied by the word SET 3 Press button 2 4 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol ap pears in the display 5 Press button 2 6 Use button 1 to select one of the following The vehicle locks automatically after a short period...

Page 27: ...ing height of the trunk lid During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that there is sufficient clear ance when the trunk lid opens otherwise damage may result Opening from the inside Press the button The trunk lid opens unless it has been locked Opening from the outside Press on the top half of the BMW emblem Press the button on the remote control for approx one second The trunk lid c...

Page 28: ... be unlocked or locked again for approx the next two seconds The engine can only be started if the re mote control is inside the vehicle Comparison to the standard remote control The specified functions can be controlled by pressing the button or via Comfort Access If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or retractable hardtop the system is checking whether a remote contro...

Page 29: ...k Driving into an automatic car wash with a Sport automatic transmission To make it possible for the vehicle to roll such as in an automatic car wash follow the instruc tions in Car washes refer to page 184 Malfunction The Comfort Access functions can be distur bed by local radio waves such as by a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or when a mobile phone is being charged...

Page 30: ...nd disarming the alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or via Comfort Access the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened using the remote control even if the alarm system is armed Press the button on the remote control for approx one second Note the opening height of the trunk lid Duri...

Page 31: ...open An alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall ing objects such as leaves refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations In automatic car washes In duplex garages During transport on car carrying trains at sea or on a trailer When animals are to remain in...

Page 32: ... is opened Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as one of the front side windows closes the clos ing action is interrupted The window reopens slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects ...

Page 33: ...not touch the mechanism and keep the opening path clear During opening and closing do not reach into the mechanism and keep children away from the opening path of the retractable hardtop otherwise there is the risk of injury Do not place objects on the retractable hardtop Do not place any objects on the retractable hardtop or on the trunk lid otherwise they could fall during movements of the retra...

Page 34: ...drive faster than 25 mph 40 km h or else damage to the vehicle may occur Do not operate the hardtop while the vehicle is moving through curves on un even road surfaces or in wind LEDs In the following situations an acoustic signal may sound in addition to the LED lighting up While the hardtop is being operated the green LED lights up It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed If the ...

Page 35: ...ward simultane ously arrow 2 until it engages Attach the wind deflector securely The wind deflector must engage firmly otherwise it could become detached at higher vehicle speeds Removing 1 Push the wind deflector down and back si multaneously arrow 1 to disengage it from the catch mechanism 2 Pull the wind deflector upward out of the holders arrow 2 Clothes hooks Coat hooks 1 are located on the w...

Page 36: ...the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2 The wind deflector can be stored on the rear storage shelf behind the seats Controls Opening and closing 36 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 37: ...e driving Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat while driving The seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Do not incline the backrest on the front pas senger side too far to the rear during driving Otherwise there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident Th...

Page 38: ...ull the lever and move the thigh support for ward or back Adjusting electrically 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Seat tilt 4 Backrest tilt Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is incre...

Page 39: ...ped with a safety belt The shoulder strap s anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close...

Page 40: ...formed only by your service center otherwise it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly Seat and mirror memory General information Two different driver s seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each remote control Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored Storing 1 Switch on the radio ready state or the igni tion refer to...

Page 41: ...ou see in the mirror as this will increase your risk of an accident The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked At a glance 1 Adjusting 2 Fold in and out 3 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide over the mirror changeover swit...

Page 42: ... or with the button otherwise they could be damaged de pending on the width of the vehicle Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect Blinding effect from behind when driving at night turn the knob Interior rearview and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature Th...

Page 43: ... Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Do not use force to swing the lever back Do not use force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be dam aged Steering wheel heating Switching on off Press the button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Adjusting Controls 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 37...

Page 44: ...hildren in suitable child re straint fixing systems Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in child re straint fixing systems suitable for the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no lon...

Page 45: ...used to secure child restraint systems To lock the safety belt 1 Secure the child restraint fixing system with the belt 2 Pull out the belt webbing completely 3 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system The safety belt is locked To unlock the safety belt 1 Open the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint fixing system 3 Allow the belt webbin...

Page 46: ...ces refer to page 29 Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause damage Before removing the remote control push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism The ignition is switched off if it was on Sport automatic transmission When the re...

Page 47: ...se breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Unattended vehicle Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running otherwise it presents a poten tial source of danger Before leaving the car with the engine running set the parking brake and place the transmis sion in position P...

Page 48: ... the igni tion lock refer to page 46 Automatic Engine Start Stop Function The concept The Automatic Engine Start Stop Function helps save fuel and lower emissions The sys tem automatically switches off the engine dur ing a stop e g in traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically when the clutch is pressed Automatic operation The aut...

Page 49: ...ressed After the engine starts accelerate as usual Safety mode The engine does not start by itself after it is switched off automatically if any of the follow ing conditions are fulfilled The driver s safety belt is unfastened or the driver s door is open Hood was unlocked The indicator lamp lights up The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button More information refer to page 188 Note ...

Page 50: ...hicle is rolling or being driven the parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake system Setting Pull the switch The parking brake is set The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED on the switch light up red The parking brake is set Indicator light in Canadian models To set the parking brake the remote control does not need to be in the i...

Page 51: ...nal high beams headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signal Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you wa...

Page 52: ...he wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged Do not use the wipers on a dry wind shield Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield oth erwise the wiper blades may wear more rap idly or become damaged At a glance 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor 4 Cleaning the windshield and headlamps 5 Setting ...

Page 53: ...system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly When the vehicle lighting system is switched on the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield oth erwise your vision could be obscured For this reason use anti...

Page 54: ...is could damage the washer system Do not mix window washing concentrate from different manufacturers this could cause the washer nozzles to clog Manual transmission Pay attention to the shift plane When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is...

Page 55: ... Before leaving the vehicle ensure that the transmission position P is engaged otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll Engaging transmission position Transmission position P can only be disen gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed With the vehicle stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shift lock Pre...

Page 56: ...h engine speeds The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the current gear Avoid automatic upshifting in M S manual mode Gears are not shifted automatically for in stance at maximum engine speed if one of the following conditions is met DSC is deactivated TRACTION is activated SPORT is activated Dynamic Driving Control refer to page 85 In addition kickdown is di...

Page 57: ...tion assistant Launch Control re fer to page 59 Automatic throttle blip System limits This transmission is equipped with an over heating protection system that protects the clutches against extremely high loads The indicator lamp lights up yellow if the transmission becomes too warm Avoid high engine loads and driving off frequently If the transmission overheats the indicator lamp lights up red an...

Page 58: ...are shifted au tomatically R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary P Park The rear wheels are locked P is engaged automatically when the following conditions are met The driver s door is opened while the en gine is running the safety belt is not fas tened and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator is activated The engine is switched off unless N is en gaged and the remote cont...

Page 59: ...accelerator past the resistance point Changing to Drive mode Push the selector lever to the right Shifting gears via the selector lever In manual mode To shift up pull back the selector lever To shift down push it forward Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears with out taking your hands off the steering wheel You do not need to raise...

Page 60: ...ol can only be used after the break in phase refer to page 112 To maintain driving stability activate DSC whenever possible Manually releasing and engaging the transmission lock If a power failure occurs e g if the battery is discharged or disconnected the transmission lock must be released manually otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed Release the transmission lock...

Page 61: ...ning Locking the transmission lock again After parking the vehicle lock the trans mission lock again to prevent the vehicle from rolling Locking manually 1 Press the button see arrow The transmis sion lock is locked again 2 Clip the cover frame back into place 3 Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back in place 4 Set the parking brake Jump starting refer to page 179 towing refer to page 180 Driv...

Page 62: ...e To set the respective units of measure miles or km for the odometer and or for the ex ternal temperature refer to page 66 The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Time external temperature display Set the time refer to page 66 External temperature warning If the display drops to 37 3 a signal sounds and a warning light lights up There is the increased danger of ice Ice on ro...

Page 63: ...d vehicle speeds Normal operating temperature the pointer is in the middle of the temperature display Hot engine the pointer is at the high tem perature end Switch off the engine imme diately and allow it to cool down If the engine oil temperature is too high a warning lamp comes on in the instrument clus ter Check the oil level refer to page 166 Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may cause the di...

Page 64: ...ased on your driving style over the last 18 miles 30 km and the current fuel supply Average speed Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the engine was switched off manually are not included in the average speed calculations To reset the average speed press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx 2 sec onds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the ...

Page 65: ... the Tire Pressure Monitor 79 7 Setting the time 66 8 Setting the date 67 9 Viewing service requirement display 67 10 Setting formats and units of measure re setting to factory settings 66 11 Changing settings Confirmation signals when locking and unlocking the vehicle 24 Response during unlocking proce dure 22 Automatic locking 26 Headlamp courtesy delay feature 70 Daytime running lights 71 Tripl...

Page 66: ... Use button 1 to make the setting 7 Press button 2 The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to factory settings 1 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym bol appears in the display accompanied by the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Use button 1 to...

Page 67: ...d the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Use button 1 to set the day of the month 4 Press button 2 to confirm the entry 5 Set the month and the year in the same way 6 Press button 2 The system stores the new date Service requirements Display The remaining driving distance and the date of the next maintenance are displayed briefly af ter the ignition is switched on The current service requirements can be ...

Page 68: ... of displayed service items may vary The data for the next service appointment is shown first Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys tems monitored Such Check Control messages involve indica tor or warning lamps in the instrument cluster and in some circumstances an acoustic sig nal Indicator warning lamps Controls Displ...

Page 69: ...hey are displayed in succession Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but are kept in memory Viewing stored Check Control messages 1 Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the words CHECK CONTROL 2 Press button 2 If there is no Check Control message this is indicated by CHECK OK ...

Page 70: ...rking lamps if necessary switch position 1 Parking lamps low beams headlamp control Parking lamps Switch position the vehicle lamps light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe riods otherwise the battery may become dis charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lamps re...

Page 71: ... control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions For example the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in posi tion 0 and Afte...

Page 72: ... Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehicle is at a standstill Malfunction The warning lamp lights up Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Left and right roadside parking lamps There is an additional option of s...

Page 73: ... Personal responsibility The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judg ment of when to use the high beams There fore manually switch off the high beams in sit uations where this is required to avoid a safety risk The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following and driver intervention may be necessary In very unfavorable weather condition...

Page 74: ... are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors To avoid draining the battery all lamps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off Start Stop button refer to page 46 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lamps To switch on and off press the button To switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtes...

Page 75: ...rear end collisions Even when all instructions are followed closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags Keep at a distance from the airbags Always grasp th...

Page 76: ...hether the front pas senger seat is occupied by measuring the re sistance of the human body The front and side airbags on the front passenger side are acti vated or deactivated accordingly by the sys tem The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the passen ger airbags deactivated or activated refer to Status of passenger airbags below Passenger feet in the f...

Page 77: ...e seat The front and front passenger air bags on the front passenger side are acti vated Operational readiness of airbag system When the ignition refer to page 47 is switched on the warning lamp comes on briefly to indi cate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational Airbag system malfunction The warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on Warning lam...

Page 78: ...ystem when driving with snow chains Operating principle refer to page 65 1 Start the engine immediately before pulling away but do not drive off yet 2 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the ap propriate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word RESET 3 Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Flat Tire Monitor 4 Press button 2 for approx 5...

Page 79: ...yle and conditions For a vehicle containing an average load the possible driving distance is approx 50 miles 80 km When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire its handling characteristics change e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Adjust your driving style accord ingly Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv ing over obstacle...

Page 80: ... but do not start driving 2 Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the corre sponding symbol and RESET appear 3 Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Tire Pressure Monitor The following display appears 4 Press button 2 for approx 5 seconds until the small warning light lights up yellow and the following display appears 5 Drive away After a short trip ...

Page 81: ... tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset Reset the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a l...

Page 82: ...g the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an ...

Page 83: ... telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en sure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Brake force display The concept During normal brake application the brake lamps light up During heavy brake application the turn signals light up in addition The brake force display is not activated if the turn signal fu...

Page 84: ...est possible braking distance during full brak ing This system utilizes all of the benefits pro vided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking Dynamic Stability Control DSC The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose divin...

Page 85: ...deactivated activated via Dynamic Driving Control refer to page 86 Dynamic Driving Control The concept Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle Several programs are available for this purpose one program can be activated at a time using the Dynamic Driving Control buttons Operating the programs Press the button Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT D...

Page 86: ...ster The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus pension during limited driving stabilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT Press the button repeatedly until SPORT is selected in the in strument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator la...

Page 87: ...slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driv ing without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back Servotronic The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re quired to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving Power steering provides st...

Page 88: ...se you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti vated An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an ex tended period at very high or very low engine speeds or the system is deactivated One lever for all functions 1 Storing and maintaining speed or acceler ating 2 Storing and main...

Page 89: ...lever upwards or downwards ar row 3 The displays in the speedometer change color In addition the system is automatically inter rupted in the following situations When the brakes are applied In cars with manual transmission when gears are shifted very slowly or if neutral is engaged In cars with Sport automatic transmission when transmission position N is engaged When DTC is activated or DSC is dea...

Page 90: ... the PDC s signal tone Avoid driving quickly with PDC Avoid approaching an object quickly Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi cal limits of ultrasonic measurement for in stance With tow bars and trailer hitches With thin o...

Page 91: ...both in front of and be hind the vehicle an alternating continuous sig nal is sounded The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap prox 3 seconds If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen sors If moving parallel to a wall The signal tone is switched off When the vehicle moves away from an ob ject by more than approx 4 in 10 cm When transmission posi...

Page 92: ... due to the selected special equipment or the country version This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using the features and systems descri bed here adhere to local regulations Overview 1 Equipment variant air conditioner 93 2 Equipment variant automatic climate con trol 95 3 Air vent the airflow is directed toward the windshield and side windows Controls Climate 92 Online E...

Page 93: ...positions are possible In the 6 o clock posi tion a small amount of air is also directed to ward the windows to keep them from fogging over Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an un pleasant odor or contains pollu tants shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle The recirculated air mode can also be ...

Page 94: ... wards red For a lower tempera ture turn the rotary switch coun terclockwise towards blue Defrosting windows and removing condensation 1 Air distribution 1 in position 2 Deactivate recirculated air mode 2 3 Switch on cooling function 3 4 Temperature 4 to the right red 5 Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum level 6 Switch on the rear window defroster 6 to defrost the rear window Ventilation 1 Use...

Page 95: ...ams below Select a comfortable interior temperature only The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options Most of these settings are stored for the re mote control currently in use Personal Profile settings refer to page 21 Air distribution manual Depending on the selected setting the air is directed to the windshield to the upper body area to the knee area...

Page 96: ... air flow rate and air distribution in addition to your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes e g sunlight or window condensation The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program Switching on off Press the button Manual air distribution and air flow rate are activated when the AUTO program is deactivated AUTO progra...

Page 97: ...supply of outside air and recirculates the inside air As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has de creased sufficiently the system automati cally switches back to outside air supply Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked The system then recir culates the air currently within the vehicle Defrosting and defogging ...

Page 98: ... the in coming air The activated charcoal filter pro vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your service center replaces this combined filter during rou tine maintenance Controls Climate 98 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 99: ... the Universal Garage Door Opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the range of movement of the remote controlled device otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for security reasons Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag ing or in the op...

Page 100: ...ress and hold the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror If the LED on the interior rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first and then lights up continuously for 2 seconds the system is equipped with an alternating code system This flashing LED pattern re peats itself for approx 20 seconds In systems with an alternating code system the universal garage door opener and the sys tem must be...

Page 101: ...ew mirror lights up continuously while the radio signal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press the right and left buttons on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approx 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Digital compass 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or seconda...

Page 102: ... no large metal ob jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle 2 Set the currently valid compass zone 3 Ensure that the retractable hardtop is fully closed 4 Press the adjustment button for 6 7 sec onds to call up C Then drive in at least one complete circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph 7 km h If the calibration was suc cessful t...

Page 103: ...cover after use Replace the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects that fall into the lighter socket or power socket could cause a short circuit Connecting electrical devices Note Do not connect the charger to the socket Do not connect the battery charger to the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the vehicle Sockets In your BMW when the engine is runni...

Page 104: ...the cargo area partition otherwise parts of the hard top may be damaged Do not exceed the maximum loading height refer to the sticker in the trunk showing a line indicating the maximum height Do not use force to push down the cargo area partition The retractable hardtop can only be opened if the cargo area partition is in its lowermost po sition and engaged on both sides Through loading opening wi...

Page 105: ...strap otherwise the contents could present a source of danger to the pas sengers for example during braking or evasive maneuvers After loading secure the transport bag and its contents Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose To store the transport bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Ski support Always secure skis Always secure transported skis...

Page 106: ...ing the transport bag The transport bag can be completely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts In the cargo area press the handles up and fold the transport bag down fully More information on the various inserts availa ble can be obtained from your service center Controls Interior equipment 106 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 107: ...dents Closing Fold up the cover Locking Lock with a key arrow 2 If you hand out the remote control without the integrated key refer to page 20 such as at a hotel the glove compartment cannot be un locked Center armrest Storage compartment The center armrest contains either two cu pholders a compartment or the cover for the snap in adapter depending on the equipment version Locking the storage comp...

Page 108: ...button In the partition wall To open pull the handle The intermediate floor of the storage compart ment can be removed and inserted at various heights Removing the storage compartment The storage compartment can be removed completely to be able to use other inserts for example In the cargo area Press the handles up and fold the storage compartment completely down More information on the various in...

Page 109: ...unk if it has been appropriately secured Cupholders Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage In the center armrest The cupholders are located in the...

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Page 111: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 112: ... engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking in period Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between...

Page 113: ...e with each other In addition there is no assurance that the radiation gener ated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface ultimate...

Page 114: ...ear Sport automatic transmission with dual clutch refer to page 58 Avoid load on the brakes Avoid placing excessive load on the brake system Light but consistent brake pres sure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure Do not drive in neutral Never drive with the transmission in neu tral with the engine switched off or with the clutch depressed otherwise you will ha...

Page 115: ...m XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 lbs minus 750 lbs 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi...

Page 116: ... the rear storage shelf Securing cargo Cargo area Use retaining straps a luggage net or draw straps to secure small and lightweight items Rear storage shelf You can obtain cargo straps from your service center Four lashing eyes are provided behind the seats for attaching the cargo straps Adhere to the information included with the cargo straps Lashing eyes on the rear storage shelf Top Bottom Savi...

Page 117: ...elerate rapidly When accelerating shift up before reaching high engine speeds When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con stant speed As a rule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear Use coasting conditions When approaching a red light take your foot off the accelerator and co...

Page 118: ...fic Therefore switch off these functions if they are not actually needed Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life Have the maintenance carried out by your service center Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys tem refer to page 170 Driving tips Things to remember when driving 118 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 37...

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Page 121: ...Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 122: ...ystems descri bed here adhere to local regulations General information At a glance 1 Change the audio sources 2 On off volume control Press switch on off Turn adjust the volume 3 Display 4 CD slot 5 Eject the CD 6 Turn highlight the menu item on the display or set the value Press select the highlighted menu item or store the settings 7 Opens the main menu 8 Place end calls 138 9 Show the tone sett...

Page 123: ...der the menu item If only one menu item is displayed above the function button press the middle of the but ton Symbols on the display Symbol Meaning Function is selected Function is activated The function is deactivated Leave the menu one menu back Display additional menu items Scroll display The list contains more than two entries Setting values For setting numerical values or values on a scale 1...

Page 124: ...4 Set the desired volume and press the right knob Volume of external audio devices An external audio device such as an MP3 player can be connected via the AUX IN port in the center armrest and the audio tracks can be played over the car s loudspeaker sys tem The volume of the external audio device can be adjusted to the car radio 1 Press the button 2 AUX 3 Vol AUX 4 Set the desired volume and pres...

Page 125: ... the unit of meas ure for the average fuel consumption TEMP change the unit of measure for the external temperature 5 Highlight the desired menu item and press the button 6 Create the desired setting The settings of the units of measure are adopted for display on the radio and in the in strument cluster and are stored in the remote control currently in use Computer The following vehicle informatio...

Page 126: ...requency 1 Press the button 2 Press the respective function button to set the desired frequency Turn the right knob until the desired frequency is set Automatically updating the stations with the best reception AUTOSTORE In the FMA and AMA memory levels stations are automatically stored according to their re ception strength If the AUTOSTORE function is not used six stations can be manually stored...

Page 127: ...is selected for instance NEWS PTY can also be used to display catastrophe alerts such as ALARM The alert is issued on the loudspeakers Switching the RDS on off 1 SET 2 RDS When the RDS is switched off the PTY func tion is switched off as well Switching the program type display on off 1 SET 2 PTY HD Radio reception Many stations broadcast both analog and digi tal signals These stations can be recei...

Page 128: ...ting events related to this new technology Activating or deactivated channels 1 Press the button 2 SAT 3 CAT 4 Select the desired category The channels are displayed This symbol identifies the current channel Activating 1 Turn the right knob to select a channel that is not yet activated 2 Press the right knob to confirm a channel A phone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed Th...

Page 129: ...as environmental or topographic conditions and others that Satel lite Radio cannot directly control Signal may not be available under tunnels in parking ga rages next to tall buildings nearby trees with dense foliage nearby mountains or other pos sible strong sources of radio interference Service should resume normally after the source of signal unavailability has been cleared CD multimedia CD pla...

Page 130: ...designated Class 1 laser products Do not operate if the cover is damaged otherwise severe eye damage can result CDs and DVDs Use of CDs DVDs Do not use self recorded CDs DVDs with labels applied as these can be come detached during playback due to heat buildup and can cause irrep arable damage to the device Only use round CDs DVDs with a standard diameter of 4 7 in 12 cm and do not play CDs DVDs w...

Page 131: ...and the intellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other manufacturers The use of this copy protection must be approved by Macrovision Media protected by this product unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision may only be used for private purposes Copy ing of this technology is prohibited External devices AUX IN port At a glance For connecting audio devices e g MP3 player The sound is ...

Page 132: ...e played back MP3 WMA WAV PCM AAC M4A Playback lists M3U WPL PLS File system Standard file systems for USB devices are supported The FAT 32 format is recom mended Connecting The USB audio interface is in the center arm rest Connection of Apple iPod iPhone via USB audio interface To connect the iPod use the BMW cable adapter for the Apple iPod Additional informa tion can be obtained from your servi...

Page 133: ...Depending on the connected device the track can be selected via the following category LIST playback lists DIR device file structure GEN musical genre ART artist ALB album 1 Select the desired category 2 If necessary select the desired directory using the right knob press the right knob to open a di rectory press the right knob to close a di rectory 3 Select other directories if you wish 4 Highlig...

Page 134: ...wer of 500 mA if supported by the device Therefore do not addition ally connect the device to a socket in the vehicle otherwise playback may be com promised Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not connect USB hard drives Do not use the USB audio interface to re charge external devices Entert...

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Page 137: ...ications All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family friends business partners and service providers are described in this chapter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 138: ...istered trademark of Blue tooth SIG Inc Using the mobile phone while driving Make entries only when traffic and road conditions allow Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not ob serve this precaution you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users Snap in adapter The snap in adapter is used to Hold the mobile phone ...

Page 139: ...he left or right side of the function button under the menu item If only one menu item is displayed above the function button press the middle of the but ton Representation in the Owner s Manual Identifies radio display texts used to se lect individual functions Symbols on the display Symbol Meaning Function is selected Leave the menu one menu back Display additional menu items Scroll display The ...

Page 140: ... knob to display the Blue tooth name of your vehicle 6 To perform additional steps on the mobile phone refer to the mobile phone operating instructions for instance search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new de vice The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display 7 Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display You are prompted by the radio or m...

Page 141: ...d in the vehicle and on the mobile phone Activate Bluetooth on the vehicle and on the mobile phone Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile phone and the vehicle match Enter the same passkey on the mobile phone and on the radio Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey Repeat the pairing proce dure Are too many Bluetooth devices con nected to the mobile phone or vehicle De lete connec...

Page 142: ... are switched off such as after the remote control is removed an existing call can be continued for up to 25 minutes on the hands free system Adjusting the volume Turn the knob until the desired volume is se lected The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of the microphone on the telephone and the volume of the called party Dependin...

Page 143: ...were di aled are stored The phone number dialed last is at the top of the list CALLS The phone numbers of the last eight ac cepted calls are stored For this to be pos sible it must be possible to transmit the phone number of the caller MISSED The phone numbers of the last eight calls that were not accepted are stored For this to be possible it must be possible to trans mit the phone number of the ...

Page 144: ... book 3 Press the button to dial the phone number Dialing a phone number stored in a list To select an entry and establish a connection 1 Switch on the radio ready state or the igni tion 2 Press the button 3 PHONE 4 Select a list for instance TOP8 5 Turn the right knob to select an entry and press the knob to dial the phone number Deleting an individual entry 1 Select an entry from the list 2 DEL ...

Page 145: ...tedDrive the services of ConnectedDrive become available refer to page 147 Road Assist BMW Roadside Assistance if you require help in the event of a break down Serv Appt BMW center if you wish to arrange a service appointment Cust Relat Customer Relations for in formation on all aspects of your vehicle Displaying the phone numbers 1 Switch on the radio ready state or the igni tion 2 Press the butt...

Page 146: ...ap from the antenna con nector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone 2 With the buttons facing up slide the mo bile phone up toward the electrical con tacts and press it down until it engages The battery is charged beginning with the radio ready state of the vehicle Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone Communications Telephone 146 Online Edition for Part...

Page 147: ...ents The vehicle is equipped with the BMW Assist and Bluetooth system Different variants of TeleService may be imple mented in the vehicle The following condi tions must always be met Wireless reception is available The ignition is switched on A current ConnectedDrive subscription or a vehicle equipped with intelligent Emer gency Request Activating or updating TeleService or ConnectedDrive To be a...

Page 148: ... As sistance uses to assist you press the but ton Automatic Service Request The data regarding the maintenance status of your vehicle or pertaining to legally mandated inspections are automatically transmitted be fore a service due date Manual service request 1 Switch on the radio ready state or the igni tion 2 Press the button 3 ASSIST 4 SERV The data relevant to the service are transmit ted Your...

Page 149: ...sage and press the knob 2 DEL Services status Displaying the services You are informed of any changes to the Tele Service or ConnectedDrive offer In this case you should update the services 1 Switch on the radio ready state or the igni tion 2 Press the button 3 ASSIST 4 SET 5 STATUS 6 Turn the right knob to display the activated services Displaying vehicle data If TeleService or ConnectedDrive is ...

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Page 151: ...n order to always ensure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 152: ... when handling fuel Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident Fuel filler flap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the ...

Page 153: ...fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank as that would lead to Premature pump shutoff Reduced efficiency of the fuel vapor re covery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Fuel tank capacity Approx 14 5 gallons 55 lite...

Page 154: ...ot refuel with E85 i e fuel with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel as this would damage the engine and fuel supply system The engine is knock controlled Therefore you can refuel with different recommended fuel grades Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89 Minimum fuel grade Do not fill up with fuel below the speci fied minimum quality otherwi...

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Page 156: ...arm the tire inflation pressure is higher Tires warm up during driving and the tire infla tion pressure increases as the temperature rises The tire inflation pressure specifications apply to cold tires or tires at ambient tempera ture Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after a maximum of 1 25 miles 2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least...

Page 157: ...ci dents could occur Observe all national and local maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the laws could occur Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive28i Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds in cluding those exceed ing 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are in dicated in bar psi with cold tires Cold ambien...

Page 158: ...res Z4 sDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds in cluding those exceed ing 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are in dicated in bar psi with cold tires Cold ambient temperature Without Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S RSC 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 2 5 36 3 0 44 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V...

Page 159: ...160 km h Traveling speeds in cluding those exceed ing 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are in dicated in bar psi with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 225 45 R 17 91 H M S RSC 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 2 5 36 3 0 44 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W RSC 3 2 46 3 2 46 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 2 5 36 Rear 255 30 R 1...

Page 160: ...led conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteri...

Page 161: ... less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and ...

Page 162: ...nger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel tire combina tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be obtained from your service center Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figura...

Page 163: ... speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage and ac cidents can occur Run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles This can impair the handling characte...

Page 164: ...When driving with snow chains it can be bene ficial to temporarily activate DTC refer to page 86 Mobility Wheels and tires 164 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 165: ...also applies to safety related functions and systems When using the features and systems descri bed here adhere to local regulations Important features in the engine compartment 1 Coolant expansion tank 168 2 Starting aid terminal negative termi nal 179 3 Vehicle identification number 4 Filler neck for washer fluid for the head lamp and window washer system 54 5 Engine oil filler neck 167 6 Starti...

Page 166: ...is a danger of injury from protrud ing parts when the hood is open Closing the hood Close the hood from a height of ap prox 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear o...

Page 167: ...oil Have the vehicle checked immediately otherwise surplus oil can lead to engine dam age 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move 3 Oil level at minimum add engine oil as soon as possible but no more than 1 US quart 1 liter 4 Oil level is too high 5 The oil level senso...

Page 168: ... the engine Some oil types are not available in all coun tries Approved oil types Specification BMW High Performance SAE 5W 30 BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Further information on approved oil types can be obtained from the service center Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart liter of an oil with the following specification can be used Specificat...

Page 169: ... level is correct if it is between the arrows see the label on the reservoir 2 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Engine c...

Page 170: ...r will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control that you used most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures such as checking brake ...

Page 171: ...ces This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief pe riod can seriously damage emission con trol components in particular the catalytic converter Display of the previously described malfunctions on Canadian models Fuel cap The indicator lamp lights up If the fuel cap...

Page 172: ...ndshield before you open the engine compartment Lamp and bulb replacement General information Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to your service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your service cent...

Page 173: ...eases for example if water droplets form have them checked by your service cen ter Headlight setting Changing the bulbs and lights may influence the headlight settings Have the headlight set ting checked by a service center and corrected if necessary after changing bulbs or lights Xenon headlights At a glance 1 Parking lights daytime running lights 2 Low beams high beams headlight flasher 3 Turn s...

Page 174: ...s Outer brake light backup light W16W bulb 16 watt Inner brake light H21W bulb 21 watt 1 Outer brake light 2 Tail light LED 3 Inner brake light 4 Backup light 5 Turn signal dynamic brake light LED The lights of bulbs 2 and 5 use LED technol ogy Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page 172 Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Changing the backup ...

Page 175: ...attach the cover License plate light tail light center brake light and turn signal These lights are made using LED technology Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Changing wheels Notes Your vehicle is equipped with run flat tires re fer to page 162 as standard equipment They do not need to be replaced immediately in the event of a puncture When mounting new tires or cha...

Page 176: ... for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available Charging the battery Note Do not connect the charger to the socket Do not connect the battery charger to the socket in...

Page 177: ...e a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the cur rent distributor See the inside of the cover for information on fuse assignment Below the glove compartment 1 Remove the screws 1 using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit 2 Remov...

Page 178: ...not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Briefly press the cover flap to open 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up The LED lights up an Emergency Request was initiated If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab lished The LED fla...

Page 179: ...y is discharged an engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper ca bles with fully insulated clamp handles To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in jury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is ...

Page 180: ...body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in creased idle speed If the vehicle being started has a diesel en gine let the engine of the assisting vehicle run for approx 10 minutes 2 Start the engine of the vehicle being started in the usual way If the f...

Page 181: ...t your service center Follow the towing instructions Follow all towing instructions or vehicle damage or accidents may occur Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams tail lights turn signals and windshield wipers may be un available Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted as the front wheels could turn When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequen...

Page 182: ...g towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle re sponse Attaching the tow bar tow rope correctly Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations If the electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning tria...

Page 183: ...ttom center in the cover panel Tow starting Sport automatic transmission Do not tow start the vehicle Due to the Sport automatic transmission the engine cannot be started by tow starting Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem edied Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 179 it If the vehicle is equipped with a catal...

Page 184: ...Park Dis tance Control for instance for extended peri ods of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Regularly remove foreign bodies such as leaves from the area below the windshield when the hood is open Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those...

Page 185: ... residue from the windows to prevent obstruction of view from streaking wiping noises and wiper wear Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products intended for cleaning vehi...

Page 186: ... Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or reduced noise damping F...

Page 187: ...b back and forth in the direction of travel only Cleaning the interior When cleaning the interior do not move both seats all the way forward while moving them to their uppermost position and leaning the backrests forward Otherwise the seats could hit and damage the seal on the wind shield and the sun visor Sensors cameras To clean the sensors or cameras of equipment such as the High beam Assistant...

Page 188: ...ng lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors See the table for information on causes and how to re spond Note whether a light comes on alone or in combination with another Some lights can light up in different colors Corresponding dis tinctions are made in the text 1 2 Cause How to respond Turn signal The high beams headlight flasher are switched on Fasten safety belts Fasten saf...

Page 189: ...e malfunctioning Have the system checked imme diately Parking brake malfunctioning Emergency braking with the parking brake not possible Have the system checked imme diately Parking brake malfunctioning Not functional while vehicle is stationary Secure vehicle against rolling when parked Have the system checked immediately Parking brake failed Secure vehicle against rolling when parked Have the sy...

Page 190: ...r lamp lights up if the desired function cannot be executed at the moment The parking lights are still on Switch off the parking lights re fer to page 70 The roadside parking lights are still on Switch off the roadside parking lights refer to page 72 A door is open The hood is open Lights up in red Roof activation system failure Roof cannot be moved If the re tractable hardtop does not lock contac...

Page 191: ...tween the fuel cap and the vehicle The windshield washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid as soon as pos sible refer to page 53 Lights up in red Service is due Arrange a service appointment Check the service requirements refer to page 67 Lights up in yellow The engine will start the next time the Start Stop button is touched possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed The remote co...

Page 192: ...r journey but moderate your speed and ex ercise due caution Have the en gine checked as soon as possi ble Indication in US models Warning light flashes Engine malfunction under high load High engine load will result in damage to the cat alytic converter You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and ex ercise due caution Have the ve hicle checked immediately Warning light comes on Engin...

Page 193: ...sk of injury due to scalding Contact your service center Lights up in yellow The engine is too hot Continue driving at more moder ate speed so that the engine can cool down Have the engine checked without delay if the sit uation reoccurs Lights up in red Battery is no longer being charged Alterna tor malfunction Switch off all unnecessary elec trical consumers Have the power supply system checked ...

Page 194: ...ise due caution High brake load You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and ex ercise due caution Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red The brake fluid level is too low Reduced braking effect stop the car carefully Contact your serv ice center Lights up in yellow DBC failed No power braking support dur ing emergency braking You can continue your journey but moderate your spe...

Page 195: ...em failed Low beams tail lights and brake lights still operational All other lights failed Lights up in yellow Brake light control failed The fuel supply is malfunctioning Drive malfunctioning You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and ex ercise due caution Have the sys tem in question checked imme diately Flashing Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con...

Page 196: ...sys tem checked as soon as possi ble Indication in Canadian models Dynamic Stability Control DSC and DTC in cluding drive off assistant and Flat Tire Monitor failed Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exer cise due caution Have the sys tem checked as soon as possi ble Indication in US models The driving stability con...

Page 197: ...ce center Indication in Canadian models The vehicle electronics have failed You cannot continue your jour ney Contact your service center In vehicles with the Flat Tire Monitor Light up in yellow and red A tire is deflated Carefully bring the car to a stop Observe the additional informa tion refer to page 77 The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor re fer to page ...

Page 198: ...requency After leaving the area of the disturbance the system auto matically becomes active again In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor The small light flashes yellow and then stays on the large light lights up in yellow Tire Pressure Monitor failed Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked Ob serve the additional information refer to page 82 A wheel without TPM electronics is mount...

Page 199: ...e your trip at moder ate speeds Have the system checked if the situation reoccurs Lights up in yellow Manual transmission the clutch tempera ture is too high Allow the clutch to cool down Cooling occurs while the vehicle is either stationary or moving Avoid stop and go driving and driving below walking speed for lengthy periods The clutch has cooled down when this message disappears The clutch is ...

Page 200: ...ed A bulb of the exterior lighting system has failed Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible A low beam headlight or front fog light has failed Have the low beams checked as soon as possible A high beam headlight has failed Have the high beam headlights checked The headlight beam throw adjustment has failed Have the headlight beam throw adjustment system checked The Adaptive Light C...

Page 201: ...aution Have the sys tem checked as soon as possi ble Damping control is malfunctioning or has failed Driving comfort is impaired You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and ex ercise due caution Have the sys tem checked as soon as possi ble The engine was switched off by the Auto Start Stop function To start the engine press on the clutch pedal refer to page 49 The Automatic Engine S...

Page 202: ...ff or start the engine us ing the Start Stop button Have the system checked as soon as possible Auto Start Stop function requirements for the automatic engine stop are not fulfilled The indicator lamp goes out after all requirements are fulfilled refer to page 48 Mobility Indicator warning lamps 202 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 203: ...Indicator warning lamps Mobility 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

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Page 205: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 206: ...ications in the Owner s Manual serve as guidelines Detailed values can be obtained from your registration documents from labels in your vehicle or from the service center Dimensions BMW Z4 Width with mirrors inches mm 76 8 1 951 Width without mirrors inches mm 70 5 1 790 Height inches mm 50 8 1 291 Height Z4 sDrive35is inches mm 50 6 1 284 Length inches mm 166 9 4 239 Length Z4 sDrive35is inches m...

Page 207: ... front axle load lbs kg 1 742 790 1 918 870 1 918 870 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 227 1 010 2 293 1 040 2 293 1 040 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 10 9 310 10 9 310 10 9 310 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal liters Approx 14 5 55 Fuel recommendation refer to page 154 Technical data Reference 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

Page 208: ...ting code hand held transmitter 100 Alternative oil types 168 Antifreeze Coolant 168 Washer fluid 53 Antilock Brake System ABS 84 Anti slip control refer to DSC 84 Anti theft protection 22 Anti theft protection lug bolts 176 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 206 Approved engine oils 168 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 206 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 107 Ashtray 103 Assistanc...

Page 209: ...cities 207 Capacities Cargo area refer to Weights 206 Fuel tank refer to Filling ca pacities 207 Car battery 176 Car care products 185 Care 184 Care displays 187 Care vehicle 185 Cargo 114 Cargo area 104 Cargo area Capacity 206 Comfort Access 29 Lamp refer to Interior lamps 74 Opening from the inside 27 Opening from the out side 27 Cargo area capacity enlarg ing 104 Cargo securing 105 Cargo straps...

Page 210: ...m refer to Cool ant 168 Corrosion on brake discs 114 Courtesy lamps refer to Inte rior lamps 74 Cradle for telephone or mo bile phone Refer to Snap in adapter in center armrest storage compartment 107 Cradle for telephone or mo bile phone refer to Snap in adapter 145 Cruise control 88 Cruise control Malfunction 90 Cupholder 109 Curb weight refer to Weights 206 D Damage tires 161 Dashboard lighting...

Page 211: ...e switching off 48 Engine temperature 63 Entry lamps refer to Interior lamps 74 Equipment interior 99 Error messages refer to Check Control 68 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 84 Exchanging wheels tires 162 Exhaust system 113 Exterior mirrors 41 Exterior mirrors Automatic dimming 42 Automatic heating 42 Folding in and out 42 Setting 41 External audio device 107 External start 179 Ext...

Page 212: ...sher 72 High pressure washers 184 Hills 114 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 87 Holder for beverages 109 Holder for remote control re fer to Ignition lock 46 Homepage 6 Hood 166 Horn 12 Hot exhaust system 113 Hydroplaning 113 I Ice warning refer to External temperature warning 62 Icy roads refer to External temperature warning 62 Identification marks Tires 159 Ignition 47 Ignition...

Page 213: ...inside 27 From the outside 23 Setting the confirmation signals 24 Without remote control re fer to Comfort Access 28 Locking the vehicle From the inside 26 From the outside 22 Low beams 70 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 73 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 38 Lug bolt lock 176 Lumbar support 38 M M S automatic transmission 7 gear 58 8 gear 56 Maintenance 170 Maintenance ...

Page 214: ...4 Parking aid refer to PDC 90 Parking brake 50 Parking brake refer to Park ing brake 50 Parking lamps 70 Passenger airbags deactivat ing 76 Passenger side mirror tilt ing 41 PDC Park Distance Con trol 90 Personal Profile 20 Pinch protection Windows 32 Plastic care 186 Pollen Refer to Microfilter acti vated charcoal filter with automatic climate con trol 98 Refer to Microfilter for air conditioner ...

Page 215: ...nt mechani cal 37 Seat and mirror memory 40 Seat and mirror memory re trieving automatically 24 Seat Belt Reminder refer to Safety belt reminder 40 Seat belts Refer to Safety belts 39 Seat heating 39 Seats 37 Seats Adjusting 37 Adjusting electrically 38 Heating 39 Memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 40 Storing the setting refer to Seat and mirror memory 40 Sensors care 187 Service and warranty ...

Page 216: ...rature engine oil 63 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 30 Thigh support adjustment 38 Third brake light refer to Center brake light 175 Through loading opening with integrated transport bag 104 Tilt alarm sensor 31 Tilting the passenger side mirror 41 Time Setting the time 66 Tire age 160 Tire damage 161 Tire identification marks 159 Tire inflation pressure 156 Tire pressure monitoring re f...

Page 217: ...icle wash 184 Ventilation 94 97 Ventilation Draft free 94 97 Refer to Climate control 92 Vents refer to Air vents 92 W Warning and indicator lamps 15 Warning messages refer to Check Control 68 Warning triangle 179 Washer wiper system 52 Washer fluid 53 Washing vehicle 184 Waste tray refer to Ash tray 103 Water on roads 113 Wear indicator in tire 161 Weights 206 Welcome lamps 70 Wheelbase refer to ...

Page 218: ... 166 Wrench screwdriver refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 172 X Xenon headlights Bulb replacement 173 Y Your individual vehicle Settings refer to Personal Profile 20 Reference Everything from A to Z 218 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 957 378 X 14 ...

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