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THE BMW Z4.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14
Owner's Manual
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Driving Machine

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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW Z4. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
  • Page 4 © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 208. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Maintenance Replacing components At a glance Breakdown assistance Cockpit Care Controls...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ center will be glad to advise you at any time. plementary Owner's Manuals. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls available on the Internet: bmwusa.com are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    BMW. BMW cannot test every water. product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without Service and warranty risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its We recommend that you read this publication occupants.
  • Page 8 Situations are conceivable during the use of ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is the vehicle in which these technical data could not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited become associated with a specific person in Warranty. combination with other information, such as an accident report, damage to the vehicle, wit‐...

  • Page 9: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ The EDR is designed to record data related to tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
  • Page 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
  • Page 11 At a glance These overviews 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: At A Glance Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all series equipment as systems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems descri‐ offered for this model series.
  • Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Opening and closing front win‐ Change the radio station dows  32 Select a music track Leaf through the phone book and Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  41 through lists with stored phone Adjust the exterior mirrors, Automatic Curb numbers Monitor  41 Next entertainment source...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Speedometer ▷ Computer  64 Indicator lamps for turn signals ▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re‐ maining distance to be driven  67 Indicator/warning lamps  15 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  62 Tachometer  63 ▷ Programs for Dynamic Driving Con‐ Engine oil temperature  63 trol  85...
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Instrument cluster Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, and light up briefly. What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Open the retractable hard‐ Parking brake  50 top  33 Buttons for Dynamic Driving Control  85 Deactivate the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function  48 All around the headliner Emergency Request  178 Reading lamp  74 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  77 Reading lamp  74 Interior lamps  74 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
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  • Page 19: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide 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: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, This chapter describes all series equipment as refer to page 30. well as country-specific and special equipment The settings called up and implemented when offered for this model series.

  • Page 21: Central Locking System

    Opening and closing Controls ▷ The settings are automatically saved in the ▷ High-beam Assistant, refer to profile currently activated. page 73. ▷ The remote control used is detected when ▷ Automatic climate control: AUTO program, the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐ cooling function, and automatic recircu‐...

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control

    Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Operating principle, refer to page 65. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym‐...
  • Page 23 Opening and closing Controls Switching on the interior lamps and Convenient opening: window and hardtop courtesy lamps When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to Press the button on the remote con‐ open the retractable hardtop.
  • Page 24 Controls Opening and closing Confirmation signals from the vehicle ▷ The function is deactivated. Operating principle, refer to page 65. Press button 2. The setting is stored. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator Retrieving the seat and mirror settings lever up or down repeatedly until the sym‐...
  • Page 25 Opening and closing Controls For US owners only Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐ The transmitter and receiver units comply with pears in the display. part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations.

  • Page 26: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing Remove the key before pulling the door bol appears in the display, accompanied by handle the word "SET". Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.◀ Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock the driver's door using the integrated key in the door lock.

  • Page 27: Trunk Lid

    ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. Take the remote control with you ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx.

  • Page 28: Emergency Unlocking

    Controls Opening and closing Emergency unlocking 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 control is inside the vehicle.

  • Page 29: Warning Lights

    Unlocking the trunk lid separately To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. mote control into the ignition switch. This corresponds to pressing the button.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery

    Controls Opening and closing Replacing the battery ▷ By flashing the high beams. The remote control for Comfort Access con‐ Arming and disarming the alarm tains a battery that will need to be replaced system from time to time. When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either Take the integrated key out of the remote with the remote control or via Comfort Access, control, refer to page 20.

  • Page 31: Power Windows

    Opening and closing Controls Indicator lamp on the interior rearview Avoiding unintentional alarms mirror 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.
  • Page 32 Controls Opening and closing Opening, closing Convenient opening and closing Convenient operation via the remote control, Individually refer to page 22. Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to page 23. After the ignition is switched off When the remote control is removed or the ig‐ nition is switched off, the windows can con‐...
  • Page 33 Opening and closing Controls Retractable hardtop Do not place objects on the retractable hardtop. General information Do not place any objects on the retractable hardtop or on the trunk lid; otherwise, they Adhere to the following instructions: could fall during movements of the retractable ▷...
  • Page 34 Controls Opening and closing Before opening the hardtop, close the cargo When operating the hardtop while driv‐ area partition, arrow, and make sure it engages ing, pay extra attention to the traffic to on both sides. avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the hardtop while driving in reverse because your Opening and closing view to the rear is severely limited during the...

  • Page 35: Wind Deflector

    Opening and closing Controls Convenient operation via the remote Removing control Push the wind deflector down and back si‐ Information on convenient operation, refer to multaneously, arrow 1, to disengage it from page 23. the catch mechanism. Wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the hardtop is open and provides an even more comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.
  • Page 36 Controls Opening and closing Storage Fold 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...

  • Page 37: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment nate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀ This chapter describes all series equipment as Also note the information on safety belt dam‐ well as country-specific and special equipment age, refer to page 40. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Adjusting manually your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 38: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting electrically Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Seat tilt Longitudinal direction Height Seat tilt Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt.
  • Page 39 Adjusting Controls Safety belts ▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch. General information The curvature is shifted up/down. Always make sure that safety belts are being Backrest width worn by all occupants before driving away. Change the width of the backrest using the Although airbags enhance safety by providing side wings to adjust the lateral support.
  • Page 40 Controls Adjusting Seat and mirror memory Buckling the belt 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. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
  • Page 41 Adjusting Controls Comfort function At a glance Open the driver's door or switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 46. Briefly press the desired memory but‐ ton 1 or 2. The seat is automatically moved to the stored position.

  • Page 42: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Activating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the Reducing the blinding effect driver's side mirror position, arrow 1. Blinding effect from behind when driving at Shift into reverse or engage transmission night: turn the knob. position R.
  • Page 43 Adjusting Controls Steering wheel ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting Fold the lever down.

  • Page 44: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment Transport children in suitable child re‐ straint fixing systems This chapter describes all series equipment as Only transport children younger than 13 years well as country-specific and special equipment of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in child re‐ offered for this model series.

  • Page 45: Seat Position

    Transporting children safely Controls Seat position Remove the child restraint fixing system. Before installing a child restraint fixing system, Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ move the passenger seat as far back and as pletely. high as possible to obtain the best possible Child restraint fixing system with position for the belt.

  • Page 46: Driving

    Controls Driving Driving Vehicle equipment Removing the remote control from the ignition lock This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not forcibly pull the remote control well as country-specific and special equipment out of the ignition lock offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of describes equipment that may not be found in the ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀...
  • Page 47 Driving Controls Radio ready state Unattended vehicle Individual electrical consumers can operate. Do not leave the car unattended with the The time and the external temperature are dis‐ engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐ played in the instrument cluster. tial source of danger.

  • Page 48: Automatic Operation

    Controls Driving Automatic Engine Start/Stop Sport automatic transmission Function Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 28. The concept The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function Depress the brake pedal. helps save fuel and lower emissions. The sys‐ Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 49 Driving Controls ▷ External temperature too low. ▷ The driver's safety belt is unfastened or the driver's door is open. ▷ High external temperature and operation of the automatic climate control. ▷ Hood was unlocked. ▷ The interior is not yet heated or cooled as The indicator lamp lights up.

  • Page 50: Automatic Deactivation

    Controls Driving Setting The engine is started during an automatic engine stop. The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. ▷ LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop function is activated. Automatic deactivation In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐ tion is deactivated automatically in the interest Pull the switch.
  • Page 51 Driving Controls Turn signal, high beams, The parking brake can only be released while the ignition is switched on or the engine is run‐ headlamp flasher ning. High beams Manual transmission Headlamp flasher Press the switch of the parking brake. Depress Turn signal the brake and clutch pedals while doing so.
  • Page 52 Controls Driving Washer/wiper system bol appears in the display, accompanied by the word "SET". Notes Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀...

  • Page 53: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls Fast wiper speed Cleaning the windshield and headlamps Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system switches to normal speed when The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ the vehicle is stationary. shield and activates the wipers briefly.

  • Page 54: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Controls Driving Manual transmission tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts.
  • Page 55 Driving Controls Kickdown Press on the brake pedal until you start driving Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you the resistance point at the full throttle position. select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀...
  • Page 56 Controls Driving Sport program DS and M/S manual The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ mode strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Activating the Sport program DS 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: ▷...
  • Page 57 Driving Controls ▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle. ▷ Automatic throttle blip. ▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle. System limits The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ This transmission is equipped with an over‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not heating protection system that protects the shift down if the engine speed is too high.
  • Page 58 Controls Driving Press on the brake pedal until you start ▷ The driver's door is opened while the en‐ driving gine is running, the safety belt is not fas‐ tened and neither the brake pedal nor the To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you accelerator is activated.

  • Page 59: Sport Program

    Driving Controls Sport program Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel This position is recommended for a perform‐ ance-oriented driving style. The shift paddles allow you to shift gears with‐ out taking your hands off the steering wheel. The gear position and the engaged gear are You do not need to raise your foot from the ac‐...

  • Page 60: Manual Release

    Controls Driving Manual release Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e., after driving con‐ Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever With the engine running, depress the brake until the sleeve is inside out.

  • Page 61: Locking Manually

    Driving Controls Turn the Allen wrench in the correct direction Do not turn the Allen wrench in the oppo‐ site direction as this may damage the mechanism.◀ Turn the Allen wrench as far as it will go, arrow 2. The transmission lock is released. Draw the Allen wrench out of the opening.

  • Page 62: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Time, external temperature display offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Set the time, refer to page 66.

  • Page 63: Engine Oil Temperature

    Displays Controls Tachometer Engine oil temperature ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐ perature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. ▷ Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle of the temperature display. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐...

  • Page 64: Average Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Range ▷ The remaining range is shown on the com‐ puter. Displays the estimated cruising range available ▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated as when corners are taken rapidly, engine based on your driving style over the last functions are not ensured.

  • Page 65: Settings And Information

    Displays Controls Settings and information Operating concept Certain settings and information can only be number of settings cannot be made while driv‐ called up when the ignition is switched on. A ing. Button for: Setting the date  67 ▷ Selecting the display Viewing service requirement display  67 ▷...

  • Page 66: Setting The Time

    Controls Displays Formats and units of Use button 1 to make the setting. measure Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can set formats and units of measure. Resetting to factory settings Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

  • Page 67: Service Requirements

    Displays Controls Press button 2 to confirm the entry. Set the month and the year in the same way. Press button 2. The system stores the new date. Service requirements Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up Display or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa‐...

  • Page 68: Possible Displays

    Controls Displays Press button 2. Use button 1 to scroll through the individ‐ ual service items. Possible displays Button for selecting functions Front brake pads Service requirements Rear brake pads Engine oil Brake fluid Roadworthiness test The sequence of displayed service items may and, in some circumstances, an acoustic sig‐...
  • Page 69 Displays Controls Viewing stored Check Control The indicator and warning lamps can light up in messages a variety of combinations and colors. indicates that Check Control messages Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up have been stored. You can view the Check or down repeatedly until the appropriate Control messages whenever it is convenient symbol appears in the display, accompa‐...

  • Page 70: Lamps

    Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Parking lamps offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Switch position : the vehicle lamps light describes equipment that may not be found in up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

  • Page 71: Daytime Running Lights

    Lamps Controls bol appears in the display, accompanied by Personal responsibility the word "SET". The automatic headlamp 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.

  • Page 72: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lamps Malfunction Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym‐ The warning lamp lights up. Adaptive bol appears in the display. Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

  • Page 73: Instrument Lighting

    Lamps Controls High-beam Assistant System limits Personal responsibility The concept The High-beam Assistant cannot serve When the lights are switched on, this system as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐ automatically switches the high beams on and ment of when to use the high beams. There‐ off.

  • Page 74: Reading Lamps

    Controls Lamps Switching interior lamps on/off manually Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis‐ play, accompanied by the brightness set‐ Interior lamps: ting and the word "SET". To switch on and off, press the button. Press button 2.

  • Page 75: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle equipment Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal This chapter describes all series equipment as impact. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Protective action describes equipment that may not be found in Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐...

  • Page 76: Deactivation System

    Warning notices and information about the air‐ recommended by BMW. bags can also be found on the sun visors. ▷ Do not place any objects on the front pas‐...
  • Page 77 Safety Controls Status of passenger airbags Operational readiness of airbag system The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating status of the front When the ignition, refer to page 47, is switched and side airbags on the front passenger side on, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indi‐...
  • Page 78 Controls Safety wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ propriate symbol appears in the display, sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐ accompanied by the word "RESET". tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change. System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by...

  • Page 79: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls Do not continue driving without run-flat For a vehicle containing an average load, the tires possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/80 km. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, may result in serious accidents.◀...

  • Page 80: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety Notes The following display appears: Tire damage caused by external influen‐ Sudden tire damage caused by external influ‐ ences cannot be indicated in advance.◀ To operate the system, also note the additional information and instructions contained under Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 156. Functional requirement Press button 2 for approx.
  • Page 81 Safety Controls Continued driving with a flat tire tions from the tire inflation pressures stored last. If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
  • Page 82 Controls Safety Final tire failure area of the disturbance, the system auto‐ matically becomes active again. Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Declaration according to NHTSA/ speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring could come loose and cause an accident.

  • Page 83: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the in‐ stallation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

  • Page 84: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment The concept offered for this model series. Therefore, it also DSC prevents traction loss in the driving describes equipment that may not be found in wheels when driving away and accelerating.

  • Page 85: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    Driving stability control systems Controls Dynamic Traction Control Operating the programs The concept The DTC system and the TRACTION program are a variant of the DSC in which forward mo‐ mentum is optimized. The system ensures maximum forward mo‐ mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐ lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐...
  • Page 86 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating DSC SPORT+ Press the button. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out. Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up: Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐...
  • Page 87 Driving stability control systems Controls Servotronic Activating COMFORT Press the button repeatedly until The concept COMFORT is selected in the instru‐ ment cluster. The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ quired to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving. Power steering Displays in the instrument cluster provides strong support at low speeds, which means that little effort is needed to turn the...

  • Page 88: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle equipment tended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment One lever for all functions offered for this model series.

  • Page 89: Warning Light

    Driving comfort Controls ▷ Each time the lever is pressed beyond the ▷ In cars with Sport automatic transmission, resistance point, the desired speed is in‐ when transmission position N is engaged. creased by up to 5 mph/10 km/h. ▷ When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐...

  • Page 90: Park Distance Control Pdc

    Controls Driving comfort that the system prerequisites for operation are Avoid driving quickly with PDC currently not met. Avoid approaching an object quickly. Call up Check Control messages, refer to Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet page 69. active.
  • Page 91 Driving comfort Controls Switching off automatically when driving forward The system switches off when a certain dis‐ tance or speed is exceeded. Switch on the system again if necessary. Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object.

  • Page 92: Climate

    Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all series equipment as systems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems descri‐ offered for this model series. Therefore, it also bed here, adhere to local regulations.

  • Page 93: Air Conditioner

    Climate Controls Air vent: air for the upper body area. The air supply continuously; the levers change thumbwheels increase and decrease the the direction of the airflow. Air vent: air for the knee area, footwell Air conditioner Vent settings Temperature Recirculated air mode Air volume Cooling function...
  • Page 94 Controls Climate blower and air conditioner are completely Switch on cooling function 3. switched off and the air supply is cut off. Temperature 4 to the right, red. To switch on the air conditioner, set the de‐ Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum sired air flow rate.

  • Page 95: Automatic Climate Control

    Climate Controls Automatic climate control Temperature, left side of passenger com‐ Manual air distribution partment AUTO program Maximum cooling Air flow rate, manual, climate level Rear window defroster Temperature, right side of passenger com‐ Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ partment sation 10 Switching cooling function on/off manually Automatic recirculated air control/recircu‐...

  • Page 96: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate To give the automatic climate control enough seasonal changes, e.g., sunlight or window time to achieve the set temperature, do not condensation. switch between different temperature settings The cooling function is switched on automati‐ in quick succession. cally with the AUTO program. Maximum heating power can be obtained with Switching on/off the highest setting, regardless of the external...

  • Page 97: Residual Heat

    Climate Controls Switching the system on/off manently blocked. The system then recir‐ culates the air currently within the vehicle. Press and hold the left button or, with the blower at its lowest setting, press the left but‐ ton to switch off the automatic climate control Defrosting and defogging windows completely.
  • Page 98 Controls Climate Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in 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. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 99: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as ing or in the operating instructions of well as country-specific and special equipment the system being operated, the system offered for this model series.
  • Page 100 Controls Interior equipment Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐ and then lights up continuously for 2 seconds, tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1 the system is equipped with an alternating- to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons code system.

  • Page 101: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment Controls If the LED does not flash rapidly after ap‐ Also follow the safety instructions of the hand- prox. 60 seconds, change the distance and held transmitter.◀ repeat the step. The system, such as the garage door, can be Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly operated using the button on the interior rear‐...
  • Page 102 Controls Interior equipment In order to set the compass zones, press and of your vehicle and that you have enough hold the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds. space to drive in a circle. The number of the compass zone set is shown Set the currently valid compass zone.

  • Page 103: Cigarette Lighter Socket

    Sockets Press the opened cover beyond the resistance In your BMW, when the engine is running or point, refer to arrow. The ashtray can now be the ignition is switched on, you can use electri‐...
  • Page 104 Controls Interior equipment Under the center armrest Before opening the hardtop, pull the cargo area partition 1 down until it engages in both External audio device, refer to page 107. guides 2. In the passenger footwell Observe before opening and closing the hardtop A socket is located on the left below the glove compartment.
  • Page 105 Interior equipment Controls Loading Securing cargo Fold the cover down. Securing the transport bag Secure the transport bag by tightening the retaining strap; otherwise, the contents could present a source of danger to the pas‐ sengers, for example during braking or evasive maneuvers.◀...
  • Page 106 Controls Interior equipment Pull the fastener up and attach the rear of the ski. Prevent damage to the trunk lid Before closing the trunk, ensure that the trunk lid cannot be damaged by the skis.◀ Removing the transport bag The transport bag can be completely removed, e.g., for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.

  • Page 107: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment If you hand out the remote control without the integrated key, refer to page 20, such as at a This chapter describes all series equipment as hotel, the glove compartment cannot be un‐ well as country-specific and special equipment locked.

  • Page 108: Inside The Vehicle

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments In the partition wall inside the vehicle No non-slip mats on the dashboard Do not use non-slip materials, such as non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be damaged by the substances in the materials.◀ The following compartments are available, de‐...
  • Page 109 Storage compartments Controls In the center armrest Observe when loading the rear storage shelf The cupholders are located in the center arm‐ ▷ When loading the rear storage shelf, do not rest. move both seats all the way forward while moving them to their uppermost position Attachable cupholder and leaning the backrests forward.
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  • Page 111: Driving Tips

    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: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment traction potential until after an initial breaking- in period. This chapter describes all series equipment as Drive conservatively for the first well as country-specific and special equipment 200 miles/300 km.
  • Page 113 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Closing the trunk lid Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can Drive with the trunk lid closed form between the tires and road surface. Only operate the vehicle with the trunk This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐...

  • Page 114: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Objects in the area around the pedals Avoid load on the brakes Avoid placing excessive load on the No objects in the area around the pedals brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐ Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;...
  • Page 115 Things to remember when driving Driving tips inside the tires. This could result in a sudden available cargo and luggage load capacity loss of tire inflation pressure.◀ is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs = 650 lbs. Secure heavy objects Determine the combined weight of lug‐...

  • Page 116: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as Adhere to the information included with the low as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo straps. cargo area separating wall. Lashing eyes on the rear storage shelf ▷...
  • Page 117 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Remove attached parts following use When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds. Remove auxiliary mirrors or rear-mounted lug‐ gage racks after use. When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐...
  • Page 118 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
  • Page 119 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
  • Page 120 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...

  • Page 121: Entertainment

    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: Professional Radio

    Entertainment Professional Radio Professional Radio Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all series equipment as systems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems descri‐ offered for this model series.
  • Page 123 Professional Radio Entertainment 12 Change the station or track. 13 Manually select the frequency. Representation in the Owner's Manual Symbols on the display "…" Identifies radio display texts used to se‐ Symbol Meaning lect individual functions. Function is selected. Menu navigation Function is activated.
  • Page 124 Entertainment Professional Radio Listening to the radio with the ignition The volume of the external audio device can be switched off adjusted to the car radio. When the radio ready state or the ignition is switched off, the radio functions are available Press the button.
  • Page 125 Professional Radio Entertainment Resetting the equalizer ▷ "LANG": select the language of the display texts. Press the button. ▷ "CONSMP": change the unit of meas‐ ure for the average fuel consumption. Turn the right knob. ▷ "TEMP": change the unit of measure "EQSET"...
  • Page 126 Entertainment Professional Radio Selecting the station manually by Average speed frequency The average speed is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. Press the button. To start calculation of the average speed: 2. ▷ Press the respective function button to "SPEED"...
  • Page 127 Professional Radio Entertainment Select the desired function repeatedly until When the RDS is switched off, the PTY func‐ the desired waveband is displayed. tion is switched off as well. Select the station. Switching the program type display 3. ▷ "1" ... "12" for FM stations. on/off ▷...

  • Page 128: Satellite Radio

    Entertainment Professional Radio Selecting the programs of a digital This symbol identifies the current station channel. Some stations broadcast multiple programs. Activating To select one of these programs: Turn the right knob to select a channel that is not yet activated. Press the button repeatedly Press the right knob to confirm a channel.
  • Page 129 Professional Radio Entertainment Press the button repeatedly until the de‐ rages, next to tall buildings, nearby trees with sired memory level, SAT 1 or SAT 2, is dense foliage, nearby mountains or other pos‐ reached. sible strong sources of radio interference. Service should resume normally after the "1"...

  • Page 130: Random Playback

    CD/DVD player "RND" Do not remove the cover Compressed audio files BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do CD players can play back CDs with com‐ not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, pressed audio data: MP3 and WMA.

  • Page 131: External Devices

    Professional Radio Entertainment External devices Malfunctions involving individual CDs/ DVDs AUX-IN port If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/ DVDs, this can be due to one of the following At a glance causes: ▷ For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 Self-recorded CDs/DVDs player.
  • Page 132 Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones audio interface that are supported by the USB audio inter‐ To connect the iPod, use the BMW cable face. adapter for the Apple iPod. Additional informa‐ ▷...
  • Page 133 Professional Radio Entertainment some time, depending on the USB device and Selecting a track the number of tracks. Depending on the connected device, the track During transmission, the tracks can be called can be selected via the following category: up via the file directory. ▷...
  • Page 134 Entertainment Professional Radio peratures; refer to the audio device operating instructions. Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the files may not play back correctly in each case. Information on connection ▷ The connected audio device is supplied with a max.
  • Page 135 Professional Radio Entertainment Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
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  • Page 137: Communications

    Communications 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: Telephone

    Communications Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment serve this precaution, you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users.◀ This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Snap-in adapter offered for this model series. Therefore, it also The snap-in adapter is used to: describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
  • Page 139 Telephone Communications Controls ▷ Select the menu item: press the right knob. Using the function buttons Press the 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.
  • Page 140 Communications Telephone ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on Turn the right knob to display the Blue‐ the mobile phone. tooth name of your vehicle. ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be To perform additional steps on the mobile made on the mobile phone, e.g., for a con‐...
  • Page 141 Telephone Communications Following the initial pairing What to do if... ▷ The mobile phone is detected/connected Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to in the vehicle within a short period of time page 138. when the engine is running or the ignition The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐...

  • Page 142: Incoming Call

    Communications Telephone Adjusting the volume ▷ It may not be possible to display phone book entries with special characters. ▷ The number of phone book entries to be stored is too high. ▷ Is the data volume of the contact too large, e.

  • Page 143: Rejecting A Call

    Telephone Communications name and phone number, are sorted in al‐ phabetical order. "YES" ▷ "TOP8" Rejecting a call The Top 8 list contains the eight phone "NO" numbers that were dialed most frequently. ▷ "LAST8" Ending a call The last eight phone numbers that were di‐ Briefly press the button on the steer‐...
  • Page 144 Communications Telephone Dialing a phone number stored in a list Turn the right knob to select the first letter of the entry. To select an entry and establish a connection: Select the entry with the function button. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ The phone number is dialed.

  • Page 145: Mobile Phone

    "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.
  • Page 146 Communications Telephone Removing the mobile phone Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐ row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐ gages. Press the button and remove the mobile phone. To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1.

  • Page 147: Connecteddrive

    Requirements and provides phone numbers and addresses. The vehicle is equipped with the BMW Assist Hotels can be booked directly using the Con‐ and Bluetooth system. cierge service. The Concierge service is part of Different variants of TeleService may be imple‐...

  • Page 148: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14

    Contact Customer Relations for information on all aspects of your vehicle. Roadside Assistance Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ tion. BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ Press the button. down. "ASSIST"...

  • Page 149: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14

    ConnectedDrive Communications Displaying vehicle data "MYINF" The transmitted messages are displayed If TeleService or ConnectedDrive is activated, automatically. you can have the vehicle identification number To display an existing message: select the of your vehicle displayed. message and press the knob. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐...

  • Page 150: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14

    Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...

  • Page 151: Mobility

    Mobility In 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: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Fuel filler flap This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.

  • Page 153: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Refueling Mobility Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol in the cargo area. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise, escaping fuel may harm the environment or damage the vehicle.◀...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    Therefore, it also Recommended fuel grade describes equipment that may not be found in BMW recommends AKI 91. your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This Minimum fuel grade also applies to safety-related functions and BMW recommends AKI 89.
  • Page 155 Fuel Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...

  • Page 156: Wheels And Tires

    Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐ approved and tire brands recommended by sure and correct it as needed: at least twice a BMW; a list of these is available from your month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐ service center.
  • Page 157 Wheels and tires Mobility These tire inflation pressures can also be this speed; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐ found on the driver's side door pillar when the dents could occur.◀ driver's door is open. Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h Adjust the tire inflation pressures To drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐...
  • Page 158 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI With Sport Package: 225/45 R 17 91 W RSC 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.5/36 3.0/44 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S RSC 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL RSC Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W RSC 2.5/36 2.5/36 Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W RSC...

  • Page 159: Tire Identification Marks

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI With Sport Package: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S RSC 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.5/36 3.0/44 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL RSC Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W RSC 2.5/36 2.5/36 Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W RSC 2.7/39...

  • Page 160: Tire Identification Number

    The traction grade assigned to this tire is 2013. based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ and does not include acceleration, cornering, ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

  • Page 161: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires Mobility Minimum tread depth car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐...

  • Page 162: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Changing wheels and tires If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀ Repair of tire damage Mounting For safety reasons, the manufacturer of Information on mounting tires your vehicle recommends that you do not have Have mounting and balancing performed damaged tires repaired;...

  • Page 163: Snow Chains

    +45 ℉/+7 ℃. Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and Although so-called all-season M+S tires do recommended. Consult your service center for provide better winter traction than summer more information.
  • Page 164 Mobility Wheels and tires When driving with snow chains, it can be bene‐ ficial to temporarily activate DTC, refer to page 86. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...

  • Page 165: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all series equipment as systems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems descri‐ offered for this model series.

  • Page 166: Opening The Hood

    Mobility Engine compartment Hood Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protrud‐ Opening the hood ing parts when the hood is open.◀ Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.

  • Page 167: Adding Engine Oil

    Engine compartment Mobility Requirements ▷ The engine must be running and warm af‐ ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 6.2 miles/10 km. ▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a level roadway. Display in the instrument cluster Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up Oil level OK or down repeatedly until the appropriate...
  • Page 168 Specification Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 of oil only after the following warning light BMW Longlife-01 lights up in the instrument cluster or the oil level monitor shows "+1qt"...

  • Page 169: Checking The Coolant Level

    Engine compartment Mobility Checking the coolant level Let the engine cool. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐ wise slightly to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open. The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck indicates the coolant level.

  • Page 170: Maintenance

    When using the features and systems descri‐ changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ bed here, adhere to local regulations. activated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US The maintenance system provides information on required maintenance measures and thus...
  • Page 171 Maintenance Mobility tions of the vehicle manufacturer with appro‐ priately trained personnel, and by other authorized persons. Otherwise, its use may lead to vehicle malfunctions.◀ On the driver's side is an OBD socket for checking the primary components in the vehi‐ cle emissions.

  • Page 172: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Press the hook. Pull the wiper blade downward out of the This chapter describes all series equipment as holder and remove it toward the top left, well as country-specific and special equipment see arrow. offered for this model series.

  • Page 173: Xenon Headlights

    Replacing components Mobility Xenon headlights Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.◀ At a glance Light-emitting diodes LED Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐ cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle.

  • Page 174: Tail Lights

    Mobility Replacing components Turn signals, front Tail lights PY24W bulb, 24 watt ▷ Outer brake light, backup light: W16W bulb, 16 watt Turn the wheel outwards. ▷ Inner brake light: H21W bulb, 21 watt Turn both locks in the wheel house to the Outer brake light left and remove the cover.

  • Page 175: Changing Wheels

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing the outer brake light Inner brake light Remove the cover in the cargo area. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb. Fasten the bulb holder and attach the cover. Pull out the bulb holder, see arrow, and change the bulb.

  • Page 176: Vehicle Battery

    Mobility Replacing components Vehicle battery No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Maintenance The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center. The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery. Jacking points for the vehicle jack Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery.
  • Page 177 Replacing components Mobility ▷ Radio station: store again, Professional Release the shiny fastener 3. Radio, refer to page 126. ▷ Interior rearview mirror with digital com‐ pass: recalibrate, refer to page 101. Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy‐...

  • Page 178: Breakdown Assistance

    The LED flashes if the connection to the located on the center console. BMW Response Center has been estab‐ lished. Once the BMW Response Center has re‐ Intelligent Emergency ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW Request Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you.

  • Page 179: Warning Triangle

    Breakdown assistance Mobility ▷ If the LED is flashing but the BMW Re‐ Check the expiration dates of the contents sponse Center cannot be heard on the regularly and replace any items promptly. hands-free system, the hands-free system may be malfunctioning. However, the...

  • Page 180: Connecting Jumper Cables

    The body ground or a special nut acts as the Check the battery and recharge if necessary. negative terminal. Connecting jumper cables Tow-starting and towing Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Sport automatic transmission: transporting your vehicle Attach one terminal clamp of the positive...

  • Page 181: Tow Truck

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck Contact 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‐...
  • Page 182 Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing other vehicles Follow the towing instructions Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle General information damage or accidents may occur.◀ Light towing vehicle ▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on; The towing vehicle must not be lighter otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn than the vehicle being towed;...
  • Page 183 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under the cargo floor panel, refer to page 172.

  • Page 184: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter. This chapter describes all series equipment as Intense soiling and road salt can damage the well as country-specific and special equipment vehicle. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Washing in automatic car washes your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 185: Vehicle Care

    Engage transmission position N. Car care products Switch the engine off. BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been Leave the remote control in the ignition tested and approved. lock so that the vehicle can roll.
  • Page 186 Mobility Care Rubber components Clean light-colored leather more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable. Aside from water, treat only with rubber Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and cleansers. grease will gradually break down the protective When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any layer of the leather surface.
  • Page 187 Care Mobility Do not allow the reels to retract the safety Cleaning displays belts until they are dry. Do not use chemical or household cleansers. Carpets and floor mats Keep all fluids and moisture away from the No objects in the area around the pedals unit.

  • Page 188: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all series equipment as systems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems descri‐ offered for this model series.
  • Page 189 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Parking brake malfunctioning. Have the system checked imme‐ diately. Emergency braking with the parking brake not possible. Parking brake malfunctioning Secure vehicle against rolling when parked. Have the system Not functional while vehicle is stationary. checked immediately.
  • Page 190 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The engine refuses to start. Depress the brake or clutch to start the engine, refer to page 47. The ignition is switched on and driver's Switch off the ignition, refer to door is open. page 46, or close the driver's door.
  • Page 191 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Lights up in yellow: High temperature of roof motor. Roof activation temporarily lim‐ ited to closing only. The cargo area partition is not in the lower‐ Press down the cargo area parti‐ most position. tion until it engages on both sides.
  • Page 192 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The belt tensioners and/or airbag system Have the system checked imme‐ has failed. diately. Lights up: The Assist system has failed or is malfunc‐ Have the system checked as tioning. soon as possible. Lights up in red: Engine malfunction Stop the car and switch off the...
  • Page 193 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Engine malfunction under high load. High You can continue your journey, engine load will result in damage to the cat‐ but moderate your speed and ex‐ alytic converter. ercise due caution. Have the ve‐ hicle checked immediately.
  • Page 194 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US 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‐ You can continue your journey, ing emergency braking.
  • Page 195 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond High brake load. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and ex‐ ercise due caution. Indication in US models Brake pads worn. Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Indication in Canadian models Brake pads worn.
  • Page 196 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The suspension control system has failed, Driving stability limited during refer to page 84. acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and ex‐ ercise due caution. Have the sys‐ tem checked as soon as possi‐...
  • Page 197 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems includ‐ It is possible to continue driving. ing ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor have Drive at moderate speeds, avoid‐ failed, refer to page 84. Reduced braking ing abrupt braking maneuvers.
  • Page 198 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond There is a flat tire or substantial loss of in‐ Carefully bring the car to a stop. flation pressure in the indicated tire. Observe the additional informa‐ tion, refer to page 79. In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor Light up in yellow: Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized.
  • Page 199 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond The gears that can be selected are re‐ After switching off the engine, stricted. transmission position P is en‐ gaged automatically. It may not be possible to continue driving. Transmission limp-home program active You can continue your journey, with restricted range of gears, possibly with but moderate your speed and ex‐...
  • Page 200 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond It is possible to engage the gear without de‐ To change the transmission po‐ pressing the brake. sition, always depress the brake. The pinch protection system of the power Have the system checked. windows is malfunctioning.
  • Page 201 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Lights up in red: The service appointment is overdue. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, refer to page 67. Lights up in yellow: Service is due. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, refer to page 67.
  • Page 202 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function The engine will not be switched has failed. off or started automatically. Switch off or start the engine us‐ ing the Start/Stop button. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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  • Page 205: Reference

    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: Technical Data

    The technical data and specifications in the documents, from labels in your vehicle, or from Owner's Manual serve as guidelines. Detailed the service center. values can be obtained from your registration Dimensions BMW Z4 Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.8/1,951 Width without mirrors inches/mm 70.5/1,790...
  • Page 207 Technical data Reference Z4 sDrive28i Z4 sDrive35i Z4 sDrive35is Automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,780 4,178/1,895 4,178/1,895 Load lbs/kg 562/255 562/255 562/255 Approved 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/ 10.9/ 10.9/ 10.9/...

  • Page 208: Everything From A To Z

    Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air supply Assistance systems, refer to – Air conditioner Driving stability control sys‐ – Automatic climate con‐ ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tems trol Assistance when driving – Ventilation 94, Acceleration assistant, Air vents Launch Control...
  • Page 209 Can holder, refer to Cu‐ Blower, refer to Air flow Center console, refer to pholder rate 93, Around the center con‐ Capacities BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ sole Capacities fer to Saving fuel Central locking – Cargo area, refer to BMW Homepage –...
  • Page 210 Consumption, refer to Aver‐ – Dimensions circulated air mode 93, age fuel consumption – Filling capacities Cleaning, displays Control Display, care – Weights Cleaning your BMW, refer to Controls and displays Date Care Control systems, driving sta‐ – Setting Clock bility...
  • Page 211 Everything from A to Z Reference Driving notes, breaking Engine compartment Eyes for securing cargo Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ Driving notes, general Driving stability control sys‐ Engine oil, adding tems Engine oil additives Failure messages, refer to Driving tips Engine oil, checking the Check Control DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
  • Page 212 Reference Everything from A to Z Fuel Ignition Headlamp control, auto‐ – Recommendation – Switched off matic – Refer to Average fuel con‐ – Switched on Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ sumption Ignition key position 1, refer ture Fuel, average consump‐ to Radio ready state Headlamp flasher tion...
  • Page 213 Everything from A to Z Reference Interior temperature, setting, License plate light, bulb re‐ Maintenance, service require‐ refer to Automatic climate placement ments control Light Maintenance system, Intermittent wipe Light-alloy wheels, care Malfunction Internet page Light control – Door lock Interval display, service re‐...
  • Page 214 Reference Everything from A to Z Mirrors Opening and closing Pressure, tires – Automatic Curb Monitor – Comfort Access Pressure warning, tires – Exterior mirrors – From the inside Pressure warning, tires – Folding in, before driving – From the outside –...
  • Page 215 Everything from A to Z Reference Remote control Settings Running lights, refer to Park‐ – Battery replacement – Clock, 12h/24h format ing lamps/low beams – Comfort Access Settings and information – Malfunction 25, Settings, configuring, refer to – Removing from the ignition Personal Profile lock Shift paddles on steering...
  • Page 216 Reference Everything from A to Z Sport program Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Tailgate, opening from the in‐ – 7-gear automatic transmis‐ – Resetting the system side sion – Warning light Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid – 8-gear automatic transmis‐ Tire Quality Grading Tail lights sion Tires, changing...
  • Page 217 Everything from A to Z Reference Triple turn signal activa‐ Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ tion sions Trip odometer Vacuum cleaner, connecting, Wheel change Trunk lid refer to Connecting electri‐ Wheels and tires Trunk lid cal devices Wheels, changing – Comfort Access Vehicle Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor –...
  • Page 218 Reference Everything from A to Z Wood, care Working in the engine com‐ partment Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit Xenon headlights – Bulb replacement Your individual vehicle – Settings, refer to Personal Profile Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 378 - X/14...
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