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Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Supplementary Owner s Manual for BMW Z4 M Roadster Z4 M Coupe Contents A Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 3: ...efore starting off in your new BMW Z4 M Roadster Z4 M Coupe please take the time to read this Supplementary Owner s Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have com piled for you The manual contains important data and instruc tions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW Z4 M Roadster s Z4 M Coupe s unique array of advanced technical features We ...

Page 4: ...g including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 012 046 US English III 06 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...s Owner s Manual 4 Notes At a glance 8 Cockpit Controls 16 Everything under control 18 Technology for driving comfort and safety Driving tips 22 Special operating instructions Mobility 26 Refueling 27 Wheels and tires 28 Under the hood 31 Replacing components Reference 38 Technical data 42 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 6: ...ur BMW Z4 M Roadster Z4 M Coupe some day please remember to hand over the Supplementary Owner s Manual as well it is an important component of your vehicle 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 vehi...

Page 7: ...nd special equipment are marked with an asterisk If equipment in your BMW Z4 M Roadster Z4 M Coupe is not described in this Supplementary Owner s Manual please refer to the Owner s Manual for the BMW Z4 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 quality and safety standards combined ...

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Page 9: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 10: ... page reference please refer to the Owner s Manual for the BMW Z4 under the respective term 2 Folding exterior mirrors in or out 3 Adjusting exterior mirrors 1 Opening and closing windows 4 Parking lamps Low beams Automatic headlamp control 5 Instrument lighting Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 11: ...d wipers Rain sensor Volume Press to accept and end a telephone call to start dialing for selected telephone num bers Press longer activate and deactivate voice entry Fast forward rewind Radio Press next station stored Press longer station search CD Press jump to next track Press longer fast forward rewind Telephone Scan register of names Display hide telephone book Dis play the entries one after ...

Page 12: ...ator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 11 4 Tachometer 16 with indicator and warning lamps 11 5 Engine oil thermometer 16 6 Fuel gauge 16 7 Button for Displaying the clock Service interval display 8 Button for Resetting trip odometer Setting the clock 9 Display for Trip odometer Odometer Clock Service interval Computer Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...llow Continue driving cautiously Yellow Have the system checked soon or for your information Green or blue For your information Turn signal indicators Battery charge current Headlamp flasher High beams Engine oil pressure Engine oil level 28 Antilock Brake System ABS Driving stability control systems Antilock Brake System ABS Driving stability control systems for Canadian models Brake system Brake...

Page 14: ...Cockpit 12 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 15: ...passenger air bags 6 Central locking system 7 Hazard warning flashers 8 Sport switch Air distribution Automatic air distribution and flow rate Cooling function Automatic recirculated air control AUC Recirculated air mode Maximum cooling Air flow rate Defrosting windows Rear window defroster 4 Seat heating Roadster opening the convertible top Roadster closing the convertible top DSC Dynamic Stabili...

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Page 17: ...e you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and for your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 18: ... Should the coolant and thus the engine become too hot a warning lamp will come on in the instrument cluster Red warning lamp The engine is overheated Reduce your speed immediately and pull over at a suitable location Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down Contact your nearest BMW Center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel D...

Page 19: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 17 formed by your BMW Center after driving 1 200 miles 2 000 km Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ...ed out To enhance vehicle stability reactivate DSC as soon as possible Activating DSC Press the button briefly the indicator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster Checking The indicator lamp flashes DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces The indicator lamp is lit DSC is deactivated Flat Tire Monitor FTM In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner s Manual for the BMW Z4 your BMW Z4 M Ro...

Page 21: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 19 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 23: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 24: ...s 500 km Do not exceed engine speeds of 5 500 rpm during this time After replacing components The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Driving notes Ground clearance The front spoiler greatly restricts the vehicle s ground clearance Make sure that your BMW always has sufficient ground c...

Page 25: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 23 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 27: ...intain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...e tank is empty Oth erwise the engine may not operate prop erly and damage could result Fuel specifications Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel as this would cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended How ever you may also use gasoline with less AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 89 Do not fill the tank with any ga...

Page 29: ...ze the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted otherwise the instrument might issue an incorrect reading When driving with snow chains you may find it helpful to deactivate DSC temporarily refer to page 18 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indi cated in psi kilopascal with cold tires cold ambi ent temperature Front 225 45 ZR 18 Rear 255 ...

Page 30: ... lights up in red The engine oil pressure is too low Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary If the oil level is correct please contact your nearest BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel Do not continue driving otherwise the engine could sustain serious damage ...

Page 31: ...he oil level Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on the dipstick otherwise excessive oil can lead to engine damage Before you check the engine oil level after add ing oil restart the engine and let it run to obtain a correct reading Then proceed as described under Checking the oil level BMW engines are designed to operate without oil additives the use of additives could even lead to damage in som...

Page 32: ...thetic oil approved by BMW should be unavailable you may use small volumes of other oils for topping up between oil changes The following data must appear on the packaging Viscosity preferred SAE 10W 60 alternative SAE 5W 40 or SAE 10W 40 Specification preferred API SJ CF alternative API SJ also SK SL S Low ambient temperatures The oils used by BMW at the factory for your vehicle model can be used...

Page 33: ... Using this system you can apply a sealant to the inside of the tire seal off the damaged area restore the tire inflation pressure and then con tinue driving Safety measures in the event of a flat Park the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning flashers Lock the steering wheel so that the wheels are facing straight ahead Apply the handbrake...

Page 34: ...2 Pull out the cover When reinstalling the cover make sure that its tabs are inserted into the corre sponding cut outs in the cargo bay trim panel The M Mobility System is located on the right hand side of the cargo bay in a compartment on top of the battery The M Mobility System consists of 1 Sealant bottle and sticker with speed limit 2 Filler hose from sealant bottle to wheel 3 Cable and connec...

Page 35: ...lant Immediately drive approx 2 miles 3 km so that the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph or 60 km h Do not drive slower than 12 mph or 20 km h if possible Restoring tire inflation pressure 1 After approx 2 miles 3 km pull over at a suitable location 2 Screw compressor hose 9 directly onto tire valve 3 Insert connector 3 into cigarette lighter socket inside t...

Page 36: ... or 80 km h otherwise accidents could result Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor For instructions refer to the Owner s Manual for the BMW Z4 Have the defective tire and the sealant bottle of the M Mobility System replaced as soon as possible Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 37: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 35 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 39: ...his 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 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 40: ... M Roadster Z4 M Coupe Displacement cu in cmµ 198 1 3 246 Number of cylinders 6 Maximum power output hp 330 at engine speed rpm 7 900 Maximum torque ft lbs Nm 262 355 at engine speed rpm 4 900 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 41: ...ce At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 39 Roadster dimensions All measurements in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 34 ft 5 in 10 5 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 42: ...Technical data 40 Coupe dimensions All measurements in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 34 ft 5 in 10 5 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 046 04 06 BMW AG ...

Page 43: ...Load lbs kg 584 265 Approved front axle load lbs kg 1 885 855 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 061 935 Cargo bay capacity cu ft liters 8 7 10 6 245 300 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the approved gross vehicle weight Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 14 5 55 including reserve of US gal liters approx 2 6 10 Window washer system including headlamp washers US quarts liters approx 5...

Page 44: ... cover 31 capacity 41 Center console refer to Around the center console 12 Charge indicator lamp 11 Check gas cap indicator lamp 11 Cockpit 8 Comfort area refer to Around the center console 12 Compound brake discs refer to Braking safely 22 Consumption display refer to Fuel gauge 16 Controls and displays 8 Coolant indicator lamp 11 Coolant temperature 16 Coolant thermometer refer to Coolant temper...

Page 45: ...el gauge 16 Fuel tank capacity refer to Capacities 41 G Gasoline refer to Fuel specifications 26 Gross weight refer to Weights 41 H Hazard warning flashers 12 Headlamp flasher indicator lamp 11 Headlamp washer reservoir volume refer to Capacities 41 Height refer to Dimensions 39 40 High beams indicator lamp 11 Horn 8 I Indicator warning lamp brakes 11 Flat Tire Monitor 18 Indicator and warning lam...

Page 46: ...C 18 Starting assistance refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 18 Status at time of printing 5 Steering wheel 8 buttons on steering wheel 9 Switches refer to Cockpit 8 Symbols 4 T Tachometer 16 Tailgate indicator lamp 11 Tank capacity refer to Fuel tank capacity 41 Tank indicator refer to Fuel gauge 16 Technical data 38 Temperature engine 16 Tire inflation pressure 27 Tire pressure monitoring ref...

Page 47: ...r the index of the BMW Z4 Owner s Manual directs you to the respective information Fuel Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks on the oil dipstick corresponds to approx 1 4 US quarts 1 3 liters Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 2 persons 2 persons plus luggage Online Edition for Part No ...

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