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THE BMW Z4.
THE BMW Z4.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500
Owner's Manual for
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The Ultimate Driving
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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW Z4. THE BMW Z4. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
  • 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 © 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/11, 09 11 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • 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: Additional Sources Of Information

    Therefore, have this work performed only by a and special equipment offered in the model ser‐ BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ies.Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 7: Notes

    BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used Service and warranty on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine We recommend that you read this publication BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...

  • Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects

    Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
  • Page 9 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
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  • Page 11: At A Glance

    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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • 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  40 through lists with stored phone Adjust the exterior mirrors, Automatic Curb numbers Monitor  40 Next entertainment source...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Speedometer ▷ Computer  62 Indicator lamps for turn signals ▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re‐ maining distance to be driven  65 Indicator/warning lamps  15 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  60 Tachometer  61 ▷ Programs for Dynamic Driving Con‐ Engine oil temperature  61 trol  82...

  • Page 15: All Around The Center Console

    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 ig‐ nition is switched on, and light up briefly.
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Open the retractable hard‐ Parking brake  49 top  33 Buttons for Dynamic Driving Control  82 Deactivate the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function  47 All around the headliner Emergency Request  176 Reading lamp  72 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  74 Reading lamp  72 Interior lamps  72 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
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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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 20: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote This chapter describes all series equipment as control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to well as country-specific and special equipment Personal Profile.
  • Page 21 Opening and closing Controls ▷ The remote control used is detected when ▷ Automatic climate control: AUTO program, the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile cooling function, and automatic recirculated is called up. air control activated/deactivated, tempera‐ ture, air flow rate, and air distribution, refer ▷...

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control

    Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Operating principle, refer to page 62. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the word "SET".

  • Page 23: Courtesy Lamps

    Opening and closing Controls Switching on the interior lamps and Convenient opening: Windows and hardtop courtesy lamps When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to open Press the button on the remote control the retractable hardtop.
  • Page 24 Controls Opening and closing Confirmation signals from the vehicle ▷ The function is deactivated. Operating principle, refer to page 62. Press button 2. The setting is stored. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator Retrieving the seat and mirror settings lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions...
  • Page 25 Opening and closing Controls Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator Commission regulations. Operation is governed lever down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐ by the following: pears in the display. FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 26: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing Convenient operation Automatic locking In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐ The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ cess, the windows and retractable hardtop can rently in use. also be operated via the door lock. Operating principle, refer to page 62.

  • Page 27: Trunk Lid

    Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀ ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. one second.

  • Page 28: Emergency Unlocking

    Controls Opening and closing Danger of pinching ▷ The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked again for approx. the next two seconds. Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ ▷ The engine can only be started if the remote control is inside the vehicle.

  • Page 29: Warning Lamps

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

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery

    Controls Opening and closing Replacing the battery Arming and disarming the alarm system The remote control for Comfort Access con‐ tains a battery that will need to be replaced from When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with time to time. the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

  • 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 sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at sea or on a trailer.
  • Page 32 Controls Opening and closing Opening, closing Convenience operation Convenience operation via the remote control, Individually refer to page 22, or the door lock, refer to page 26. Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to page 23. After the ignition is switched off When the remote control is removed or the ig‐...

  • Page 33: Retractable Hardtop

    Opening and closing Controls The window closes without pinch protec‐ Only open or close the hardtop while the tion. vehicle is stationary. Do not drive away until the hardtop movement is completed. Driving when the hardtop is not Retractable hardtop fully opened or not fully closed may result in damage or injury.◀...

  • Page 34: Wind Deflector

    Controls Opening and closing Folding down the cargo area partition 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.

  • Page 35: Clothes Hooks

    Opening and closing Controls Installation Pull the wind deflector upward out of the holders, arrow 2. Insert the wind deflector 1 into the holders 2 on the rollover bars; the arrow should point Clothes hooks in the direction of travel. Coat hooks 1 are located on the wind deflector Push the wind deflector down, arrow 1, and panels in the rollover bars.

  • Page 36: Adjusting

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment Also note the information on safety belt damage, refer to page 39. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Adjusting manually 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 37 Adjusting Controls Seat tilt Backrest tilt Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired Lumbar support tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐ The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ gages properly.

  • Page 38: Seat Heating

    Controls Adjusting Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts. Seats with safety belt The vehicle has two seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if Press the front/rear section of the switch.

  • Page 39: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Adjusting Controls 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 sup‐ port are not stored. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

  • Page 40: Safety Mode

    Controls Adjusting Comfort function At a glance Open the driver's door or switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 45. Briefly press the desired memory but‐ ton 1 or 2. The seat is automatically moved to the stored position.

  • Page 41: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Adjusting Controls 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 42: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting 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 43: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident. This chapter describes all series equipment as Children 13 years of age or older must wear a well as country-specific and special equipment safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint offered for this model series.Therefore, it also...

  • Page 44: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Backrest width Child restraint fixing system with tether strap Adjust the backrest width to its widest set‐ ting, refer to page 37. For Canadian Customers only Install the child seat. The following statement is required by Trans‐ port Canada Backrest width for the child seat This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready...

  • Page 45: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ The ignition is switched off if it was on. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Sport automatic transmission describes equipment that may not be found in...
  • Page 46 Controls Driving Ignition on Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐ away, but at moderate engine speeds. ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 47: Manual Transmission

    Driving Controls Automatic engine stop Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required The engine is switched off automatically during Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ a stop under the following conditions: erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward ▷...

  • Page 48: Automatic Deactivation

    Controls Driving Parking the vehicle during an ▷ The interior has cooled down strongly with automatic engine stop the heating switched on. The vehicle can be parked safely during an au‐ ▷ Low braking pressure, such as from de‐ tomatic engine stop, such as when you wish to pressing the brake pedal a number of times leave the vehicle.

  • Page 49: Parking Brake

    Driving Controls Parking brake The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red, a sound is issued and the brake lights light up. The concept Your vehicle is equipped with an electrome‐ Indicator lamp in Canadian models. chanical parking brake that can be set and re‐ leased by using a button.
  • Page 50 Controls Driving Indicator lamp in Canadian models. You can be set whether the turn signal should flash once or three times when activated. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45. Malfunction Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol In the event of a failure or malfunction of the appears in the display, accompanied by the...
  • Page 51 Driving Controls Washer/wiper system Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Switching on wipers Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button Switching off wipers or brief wipe lights up. Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Cleaning the windshield and headlamps Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.

  • Page 52: Washer Fluid

    Controls Driving Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain empty; otherwise, you could damage the the correct mixing ratio. pump.◀ Capacity Windshield washer nozzles Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters. The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the ig‐...

  • Page 53: Transmission Positions

    Driving Controls 8-gear Sport automatic Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the trans‐ mission position P is engaged; otherwise, the transmission vehicle may begin to roll. Transmission positions Engaging transmission position ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ D Drive, automatic position gaged if the engine is running and the brake Position for normal vehicle operation.
  • Page 54 Controls Driving The transmission only shifts up or down if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the engine speed is too high, the transmission does not shift down. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument panel, followed by the current gear. Avoiding automatic upshifting When the maximum engine speed is reached, Press button P.
  • Page 55 Driving Controls ▷ Choice of manual or automatic operation: manual mode or drive mode. ▷ Automatic downshifting and protection against selecting the wrong gear, even in manual mode. ▷ Acceleration assistant, Launch Control, re‐ fer to page 58. ▷ Automatic throttle blip. ▷...
  • Page 56 Controls Driving Engaging transmission positions N, D, R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ P Park gaged if the engine is running. ▷ Before moving the lever away from P or N The rear wheels are locked.

  • Page 57: Sport Program

    Driving Controls Sport program and manual mode M/S Shifting down rapidly: even in manual mode, you can skip several gears to achieve optimal accel‐ eration. Do so by pressing the 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: ▷...

  • Page 58: Launch Control

    Controls Driving cient, the forward gears are changed again au‐ rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot tomatically. be towed. Release the transmission lock manually for tow‐ Launch Control ing only and set the parking brake beforehand to Launch Control enables you to drive off with an prevent the vehicle from rolling.

  • Page 59: Locking Manually

    Driving Controls Turn the Allen wrench in the correct direction Do not turn the Allen wrench in the opposite direction as this may damage the mecha‐ nism.◀ Turn the Allen wrench as far as it will go, ar‐ row 2. The transmission lock is released. Draw the Allen wrench out of the opening.

  • Page 60: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment Time, outside temperature display Set the time, refer to page 64. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment External temperature warning offered for this model series.Therefore, it also If the display drops to 37 ℉/3 ℃, a signal sounds describes equipment that may not be found in and a warning lamp lights up.
  • Page 61 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 62: Average Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays ▷ The remaining range is shown on the com‐ ▷ No information. puter. To set the corresponding units of measure, for‐ ▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such mats and units of measure, refer to page 63. as when corners are taken rapidly, engine Range functions are not ensured.
  • Page 63 Displays Controls Button for: Setting the date  65 ▷ Selecting the display Viewing service requirement display  65 ▷ Setting values 10 Setting formats and units of measure, re‐ setting to factory settings  63 Button for: 11 Changing settings ▷ Confirming selected display or set val‐ ▷...

  • Page 64: Setting The Time

    Controls Displays appears in the display, accompanied by the appears in the display, accompanied by the word "SET". word "SET". Press button 2. Press button 2. Use button 1 to select desired format or de‐ Use button 1 to select "RESET". sired unit of measure, e.g., for fuel consump‐...

  • Page 65: Service Requirements

    Displays Controls Service requirements symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET". Display Press button 2. Use button 1 to set the hours. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. Use button 1 to set the minutes. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

  • Page 66: Possible Displays

    Controls Displays Possible displays Button for selecting functions Front brake pads Service requirements Rear brake pads Engine oil Brake fluid Roadworthiness test Indicator/warning lamps The sequence 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...
  • Page 67 Displays Controls Viewing stored Check Control messages indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate What to do in case of a malfunction symbol appears in the display, accompanied The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal‐...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Daytime Running

    Lamps Controls appears in the display, accompanied by the Personal responsibility word "SET". The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 70: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lamps Malfunction Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has appears in the display. failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ sible. High beams/roadside parking lamps Press button 2.

  • Page 71: Instrument Lighting

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

  • Page 72: 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 setting Interior lamps: and the word "SET". To switch on and off, press the button. Press button 2.

  • Page 73: 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 74 BMW. could result in injury.◀ ▷ Do not place any objects on the front pas‐...

  • Page 75: Flat Tire Monitor Ftm

    Safety Controls Airbag system malfunction The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating status of the front ▷ The warning lamp does not light up when the and side airbags on the front passenger side de‐ ignition is switched on.
  • Page 76 Controls Safety ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds until surface. the display appears: ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Initialization The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐...

  • Page 77: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is Continued driving with a flat tire correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have Drive moderately and do not exceed a been initialized. In this case, initialize the speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

  • Page 78: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety in spite of the fact that the tire is filled to the cor‐ Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds until rect inflation pressure. the small warning lamp lights up yellow and the following display appears: The system is deactivated and is unable to de‐ tect flat tires if a wheel not equipped with TPM electronics has been mounted, e.g., a compact wheel, or if TPM is experiencing temporary in‐...
  • Page 79 Safety Controls Do not continue driving without run-flat Possible driving distance with complete loss of tires tire inflation pressure: Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not The possible driving distance after a loss of tire equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving inflation pressure depends on the cargo load may result in serious accidents.◀...

  • Page 80: Brake Force Display

    Controls Safety ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: even if under-inflation has not reached the level have the service center check it if necessary. to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres‐ sure telltale. ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by your service center.

  • Page 81: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls 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 wheels describes equipment that may not be found in when driving away and accelerating.
  • Page 82 Controls Driving stability control systems 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 momen‐ tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.
  • Page 83 Driving stability control systems Controls 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 84: Drive-Off Assistant

    Controls Driving stability control systems Servotronic Activating COMFORT Press the button repeatedly until COM‐ The concept FORT is selected in the instrument 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 85: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment One lever for all functions This chapter describes all series equipment as 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 86 Controls Driving comfort Accelerating using the lever pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained. Accelerating slightly: Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, Warning lamp and hold until the desired speed is reached. The warning lamp comes on, for ex‐ Accelerating significantly: ample, when cruise control has been Press the lever beyond the resistance point, ar‐...

  • Page 87: Park Distance Control Pdc

    Driving comfort Controls Limits of ultrasonic measurement More information, refer to page 186. The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance: Park Distance Control PDC ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. The concept ▷...
  • Page 88 Controls Driving comfort Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object. For example, if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. The shorter the distance to the object becomes, the shorter the intervals.

  • Page 89: Climate

    Climate Controls Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 90 Controls Climate supply continuously; the levers change the Air vent: air for the knee area, footwell direction of the airflow. Air conditioner Vent settings Temperature Recirculated air mode Air volume Cooling function Rear window defroster Vent settings lated air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required.

  • Page 91: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate Controls To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired Switch on cooling function 3. air flow rate. Temperature 4 to the right, red. Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum level. Switching cooling function on/off Switch on the rear window defroster 6 to The cooling function cools and de‐...

  • Page 92: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Climate 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 93: Maximum Cooling

    Climate Controls Switching the cooling function on and Manual air distribution and air flow rate are acti‐ vated when the AUTO program is deactivated. The cooling function cools and de‐ AUTO program climate level humidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according The climate levels can be used to vary the in‐...

  • Page 94: Residual Heat

    Controls Climate Press any button except the rear window de‐ lated air mode, you should switch it off while also froster to reactivate the automatic climate con‐ increasing the air flow rate as required. The re‐ trol. circulated air mode should not be used for an extended period of time, as the air quality inside Residual heat the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀...
  • Page 95 Climate Controls Draft-free ventilation Adjust the vents to let the air flow past you. 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 cen‐ ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.

  • Page 96: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment system being operated, the system is generally compatible with the Universal Garage Door This chapter describes all series equipment as Opener. well as country-specific and special equipment If you have any questions, please contact: offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷...
  • Page 97 Interior equipment Controls distance depends on the particular hand- In systems with an alternating-code system, the held transmitter. Universal Garage Door Opener and the system must be additionally synchronized. Press the button of the desired function on the hand-held transmitter and the button Please obtain additional information on syn‐...

  • Page 98: Display

    Controls Interior equipment Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐ The system, such as the garage door, can be ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance operated using the button on the interior rear‐ and repeat the step. If programming was view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐...

  • Page 99: Vehicle

    Interior equipment Controls 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 100: Cigarette Lighter Socket

    Enlarging the cargo area Sockets In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc., as long as one of the following sockets is available.

  • Page 101: Securing Cargo

    Interior equipment Controls Through-loading opening Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap into the belt buckle under the transport bag. with integrated transport bag Always secure skis Always secure transported skis or similar objects with the ski support as they could oth‐ erwise endanger occupants during braking ma‐...
  • Page 102 Controls Interior equipment Ski support Always secure skis Always secure transported skis or similar objects with the ski support as they could oth‐ erwise endanger occupants during braking ma‐ neuvers and swerving.◀ Remove both covers 1 with the screwdriver. In the trunk: press the handles up and fold the transport bag down fully.

  • Page 103: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Center armrest This chapter describes all series equipment as Storage compartment well as country-specific and special equipment The center armrest contains either two cu‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also pholders, a compartment or the cover for the describes equipment that may not be found in snap-in adapter, depending on the equipment your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
  • Page 104 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments inside Storage compartment in the partition 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 105 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 107: 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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 108: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/ 300 km. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Brake system offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...

  • Page 109: Feature

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips If the vehicle must be driven with the trunk lid surface, ultimately undermining your ability to open: steer and brake the vehicle. Hydroplaning Close all windows. When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐ Greatly increase the air flow rate of the air duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀...

  • Page 110: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Brake disc corrosion Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again when they are returned after being re‐ Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination moved, such as for cleaning.◀ on the brake pads are furthered by: ▷...

  • Page 111: Stowing Cargo

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Determining the load limit Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of Locate the following statement on your ve‐ the occupants and the cargo. hicle’s placard: The greater the weight of the occupants, the ▷...
  • Page 112 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Lateral storage shelf Loading the rear storage shelf When loading the rear storage shelf, 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‐...
  • Page 113 Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐ ice center. ginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐ tem, refer to page 168. gine speeds.
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  • Page 115 Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 116: Entertainment Professional Radio

    Entertainment Professional Radio Professional Radio Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 117 Professional Radio Entertainment 13 Manually select the frequency. Representation in the Owner's Manual Symbols on the display "..." Identifies radio display texts used to select Symbol Meaning individual functions. Function is selected. Menu navigation Function is activated. Opening menu items The function is deactivated.

  • Page 118: Tone Settings

    Entertainment Professional Radio Tone settings approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio, switch it back on. ▷ "BASS": depth adjustment. To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is ▷ "TREBLE": treble adjustment. switched off when you leave the vehicle. ▷...

  • Page 119: Displaying Information

    Professional Radio Entertainment "RESET" cluster and are stored in the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Time Computer Displaying the time The following vehicle information can be call up via the computer: Press the button. ▷ Average fuel consumption When the ignition or the radio ready state is ▷...
  • Page 120 Entertainment Professional Radio Automatically updating the stations consideration the average fuel consumption up with the best reception, AUTOSTORE to that point. The computer only registers fuel quantities In the FMA and AMA memory levels, stations are above approx. 1 gal/4 liters when refueling. automatically stored according to their recep‐...
  • Page 121 Professional Radio Entertainment HD Radio™ reception Press and hold the function button under the desired memory location until the station is Many stations broadcast both analog and digital audible again after a brief interruption. signals. These stations can be received digitally and therefore with better sound quality.

  • Page 122: Satellite Radio

    Entertainment Professional Radio "HD1" ... "HD8" Select the desired program. Deactivating Up to eight programs can be selected per station. Press the button. "SAT" Displaying additional information "SAT" For digital stations, additional information can Hold the button down. be displayed on the current track, such as the A phone number and the electronic serial name of the artist.

  • Page 123: Random Playback

    Professional Radio Entertainment Starting the CD player Changing the channel using the buttons A CD is contained in the CD player. Press the button for the correspond‐ Switch on the car radio if necessary. ing direction. The next enabled channel is opened.

  • Page 124: Controls And Displays

    WMA. Selecting a track "LIST" Select the desired directory using the right knob. The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is ▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐ located in the glove compartment. rectory. Press the lever.
  • Page 125 Professional Radio Entertainment Loading the CD/DVD compartments Removing a single CD/DVD individually Press the button. Press the button. Select the CD/DVD compartment. The LED on the first empty compartment The CD/DVD is partially ejected. flashes. Remove the CD/DVD. Select another compartment if necessary. Removing all CDs/DVDs Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash.
  • Page 126 CD/DVD player and changer Press the button repeatedly until the desired chapter is played. Do not remove the cover BMW CD/DVD players and changers are Fast forward/reverse officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, Hold the button down.

  • Page 127: 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 128 ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ To connect the iPod, use the BMW cable ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that adapter for the Apple iPod. Additional informa‐ are supported by the USB audio interface.

  • Page 129: Adjusting The Volume

    Professional Radio Entertainment Number of tracks ▷ "GEN": musical genre. Information from up to four USB devices or for ▷ "ART": artist. approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐ ▷ "ALB": album. hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than Select the desired category.
  • Page 130 Entertainment Professional Radio Information on connection ▷ The connected audio device is supplied with a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐ nect the device to a socket in the vehicle; otherwise, playback may be compromised. ▷...
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  • Page 133: Communication

    Communication 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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
  • Page 134 Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to: This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Hold the mobile phone. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷ Recharge the battery. describes equipment that may not be found in ▷...

  • Page 135: Telephone

    Telephone Communication 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 button. Representation in the Owner's Manual "..."...

  • Page 136: Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth

    Communication Telephone ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be made To perform additional steps on the mobile on the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection phone, refer to the mobile phone operating without confirmation or visibility, refer to the instructions: for instance, search for or con‐ mobile phone operating instructions.
  • Page 137 Telephone Communication ▷ The phone book entries of the telephone "DELETE" stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are "YES" transmitted to the vehicle after detection, depending on the mobile phone. What to do if... ▷ Four mobile phones can be paired. Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to ▷...

  • Page 138: Incoming Call

    Briefly press the button on the steering ▷ In conjunction with the full preparation pack‐ wheel or radio. age mobile phone: BMW Assist, refer to page 145. "YES" When the ignition and the radio ready state are switched off, such as after the remote control is...

  • Page 139: Phone Book

    Telephone Communication The phone numbers of the last eight ac‐ cepted calls are stored. For this to be pos‐ "END" sible, it must be possible to transmit the phone number of the caller. Entering a phone number ▷ "MISSED" Dialing a number The phone numbers of the last eight calls Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐...
  • Page 140 Communication Telephone "DEL" Press the button on the steering wheel or radio to dial the number. DTMF suffix dialing The phone number is dialed. DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐ cess to network services or for controlling devi‐ Editing and dialing a phone number ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answer‐...

  • Page 141: Mobile Phone

    Telephone Communication From the hands-free system to the Possible commands are announced. mobile phone The digits from zero to nine are recognized. The Calls that are made on the hands-free system digits can be spoken separately or combined in can in some cases be continued on the mobile a sequence to accelerate the entry.

  • Page 142: Deleting An Entry

    ›Dial name‹ Say the name after being prompted to do so. You can have several service phone numbers displayed even if BMW Assist is not activated. Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹ When you activate BMW Assist, the services of BMW Assist become available, refer to page 145.

  • Page 143: Snap-In Adapter

    Press button 1 and remove the cover. down. ▷ "Serv. Appt.": BMW center, if you wish to arrange a service appointment. ▷ "Cust Relat": Customer Relations, for infor‐ mation on all aspects of your vehicle.
  • Page 144 Communication Telephone With the buttons facing up, slide the mobile phone up toward the electrical contacts 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.

  • Page 145: Connecteddrive

    BMW Assist services cally before a service due date or when you will be available. The BMW Assist system can be request a BMW service appointment. reactivated by a service center after you sign a ▷...

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    BMW for TeleService and that is configured provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels for mobile data communication must be can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ connected with the vehicle. cierge service. The Concierge service is part of ▷...

  • Page 147: Customer Relations

    This service can be used to transmit text mes‐ sages to the vehicle in conjunction with phone "RDASST" numbers via the BMW Assist Internet portal and Contact is established to Roadside Assis‐ to display these. tance. Roadside Assistance performs an in- depth diagnosis of the vehicle.
  • Page 148 "ASSIST" dial the phone number. "SET" Select the message and press the knob. "PROFIL" "CALL" The BMW Assist profile of the vehicle is dis‐ played. Deleting a message Select the message and press the knob. "DEL" Services status Displaying the services You are informed of any changes to the Tele‐...
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  • 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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • 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 Refueling Mobility Pull the button in the trunk with the fuel pump symbol down. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station.◀ When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐ pletely into the filler pipe.

  • Page 154: Fuel

    Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment This has no effect on the engine life. Minimum fuel grade This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐ well as country-specific and special equipment mum specified fuel grade; otherwise, engine offered for this model series.Therefore, it also damage may occur.◀...

  • Page 155: Wheels And Tires

    BMW; a list of these is available from your serv‐ special equipment or the country version. This ice center.

  • Page 156: Wheels And Tires

    100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐ cur. spective tire inflation pressures listed on the fol‐ lowing pages in the column for traveling speeds Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive28i Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up Traveling speeds in‐...
  • Page 157 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W RSC 2.5/36 2.6/38 Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W RSC 2.9/42 3.1/45 Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC 2.5/36 2.5/36 Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL RSC 2.9/42 3.0/44 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 204.

  • Page 158: Tire Identification Marks

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W RSC 2.9/42 3.2/46 Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC 2.5/36 2.5/36 Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL RSC 2.9/42 3.0/44 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 204. Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive35is Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 159: Tire Identification Number

    2011. does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐ BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ planing, or peak traction characteristics. ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.

  • Page 160: Tire Damage

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire damage RSC – Run-flat tires The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can page 161.

  • Page 161: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Wheels and tires Mobility Run-flat tires Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC. Label To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐ figuration from a single manufacturer.

  • Page 162: Snow Chains

    The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends Only certain fine-link snow chains have been winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and below +45 ℉/+7 ℃. recommended. Consult your service center for more information.

  • Page 163: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 164 Mobility Engine compartment Hood Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protruding Opening the hood 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 165: Adding Engine Oil

    Engine compartment Mobility Display in the instrument cluster Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the word "OIL". Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. The oil level is checked and the reading dis‐...

  • Page 166: Oil Change

    Specification Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 oil only after the following warning lamp lights up BMW Longlife-01 in the instrument cluster or the oil level monitor shows "+1qt"...

  • Page 167: Checking The Coolant Level

    Engine compartment Mobility Suitable additives Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐ gine damage may occur. The additives are harmful to your health.◀ Coolant consists of water and additives. Not all commercially available additives are suit‐ able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for suitable additives.

  • Page 168: Maintenance

    Service and Warranty BMW Maintenance System Information Booklet for US The maintenance system provides information models and Warranty and on required maintenance measures and thus...
  • Page 169 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐ Diagnosis hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service proc‐ esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐ ing vehicle functions further.

  • Page 170: 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, see well as country-specific and special equipment arrow.

  • Page 171: Replacing Components

    Replacing components Mobility Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps, Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or daytime running lights hold the bulb by its base.◀ H8 bulb, 35 watt Light-emitting diodes LED Switch off the lamps and take the remote Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐...

  • Page 172: Tail Lamps

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

  • Page 173: Changing Wheels

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing the outer brake lamp Inner brake lamp Remove the cover in the trunk. 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 174: Battery Replacement

    Mobility Replacing components No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery. The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center. Battery replacement Jacking points for the vehicle jack Use approved vehicle batteries.
  • Page 175 Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries Release the shiny fastener 3. Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy‐ cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport.

  • Page 176: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ Radio ready state is activated. lished. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐...
  • Page 177 BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐...

  • Page 178: Connecting Jumper Cables

    Breakdown assistance Preparation Connecting jumper cables Check that the battery of the other vehicle Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ has a voltage of 12 V. This information can minal. be found on the battery. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐...

  • Page 179: Tow-Starting And Towing

    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 floor panel in the trunk, refer to page 170.

  • Page 180: Tow Bar

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing methods Contact your service center.◀ Do not lift the vehicle Manual transmission Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or Gearshift lever in neutral position. body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.◀ 7-gear Sport automatic transmission Tow bar Manually release the transmission lock Manually release the transmission lock,...
  • Page 181 Manual transmission Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warn‐ Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with ing system. a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Have the vehicle checked.

  • Page 182: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those This chapter describes all series equipment as that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint well as country-specific and special equipment damage.
  • Page 183 Car care products Clean the upholstery down to the seams using BMW recommends using cleaning and care large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐ products from BMW, since these have been terial vigorously. tested and approved. Damage from Velcro® fasteners Car care and cleaning products Open Velcro®...

  • Page 184: Safety Belts

    Mobility Care Caring for special components grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to surface damage.◀ Light-alloy wheels Safety belts Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets thus have a negative impact on safety.
  • Page 185 Care Mobility could hit and damage the seal on the windshield and the sun visor.◀ Sensors/cameras To clean the sensors or cameras of equipment such as the High-beam Assistant or Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.

  • Page 186: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 187 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Parking brake malfunctioning. Secure vehicle against rolling when parked. Have the system Not functional while vehicle is stationary. checked immediately. Parking brake failed Secure vehicle against rolling when parked. Have the system checked immediately. Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red: The parking brake is set.
  • Page 188 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The ignition is switched on and driver's door Switch off the ignition, refer to is open. page 45, or close the driver's door. To drive through automatic car washes, the To keep the transmission in transmission can be shifted to N.
  • Page 189 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond The cargo area partition is not in the lower‐ Press down the cargo area parti‐ most position. tion until it engages on both sides. Roof activation only possible while vehicle is stationary. The vehicle is not level; roof activation is not Move the vehicle to a level sur‐...
  • Page 190 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond 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 engine. You cannot continue your journey.
  • Page 191 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Engine malfunction with an adverse effect on Have the vehicle checked as exhaust emissions. soon as possible. Lights up in red: The engine is overheating. Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
  • Page 192 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in yellow: DBC failed. No power braking support during You can continue your journey, emergency braking. but moderate your speed and ex‐ ercise due caution. Have the sys‐ tem checked as soon as possi‐ ble.
  • Page 193 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models Brake pads worn. Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked immediately. The starter has failed. The engine cannot be restarted. Ignition malfunctioning.
  • Page 194 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US models Dynamic Stability Control DSC and DTC in‐ Driving stability limited during cluding drive-off assistant failed. acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exer‐ cise due caution.
  • Page 195 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond The driving stability control systems including It is possible to continue driving. ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed, re‐ Drive at moderate speeds, avoid‐ fer to page 81. Reduced braking and driving ing abrupt braking maneuvers.
  • Page 196 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized. Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 78. The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays on, the large lamp lights up in yellow: Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
  • Page 197 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond Lights up in red: The transmission is overheating. Stop the car and engage trans‐ mission position P. Allow the transmission to cool down. You can continue your trip at moder‐ ate speeds. Have the system checked if the situation reoc‐...
  • Page 198 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Cruise control deactivated: The driving stability control systems are ac‐ tive. The parking brake is set. The speed dropped below 20 mph/30 km/h. The engaged gear is not suitable for the speed being driven. The cruise control system has failed.
  • Page 199 Indicator/warning lamps Mobility Cause How to respond The service appointment is overdue. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, refer to page 65. Lights up in yellow: Service is due. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, refer to page 65. No service due.
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  • Page 201: 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 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...

  • Page 202: Technical Data

    This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also tems. Engine specifications Z4 sDrive28i Displacement cu in/cm³ 122/1,997 No. of cylinders Maximum output...
  • Page 203 Technical data Reference Z4 sDrive35is Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 332/450 at engine speed 1,500 Dimensions Z4 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive35i All dimensions given in inches/mm. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
  • Page 204 Reference Technical data Z4 sDrive35is Smallest turning circle All dimensions given in inches/mm. dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m Weights Z4 sDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,858/1,750 With automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,780 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
  • Page 205 Technical data Reference Z4 sDrive28i Load lbs/kg 562/255 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,742/790 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,227/1,010 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 6.4 ‐ 10.9/180 ‐ 310 Z4 sDrive35i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875...
  • Page 206 Reference Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters Approx. 14.5/55 Fuel quality, refer to page Window washer system US qt/liters Approx. 6.3/6.0 Details, refer to page Including headlamp washers Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 184 - 09 11 500...
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  • 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 91, Acceleration assistant, Air vents Launch Control...

  • Page 209: Everything From A To Z

    90, Around the center con‐ Capacities BMW Assist sole – Cargo area, refer to BMW Assist, refer to Connec‐ Central locking Weights tedDrive – Comfort Access – Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ BMW EfficientDynamics, refer – From the inside pacities –...
  • Page 210 Reference Everything from A to Z Convenient opening and clos‐ Date Cleaning, displays – Setting Cleaning your BMW, refer to – Retractable hardtop Daytime running lights Care – Window DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ Clock Convenient operation trol Clock Convertible DCC, refer to Cruise con‐...
  • Page 211 Everything from A to Z Reference External temperature display Driving stability control sys‐ Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ – Changing the units tems – On the computer Driving tips Engine data External temperature warn‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Engine oil, adding trol Engine oil additives Eyes for securing cargo...
  • Page 212 Reference Everything from A to Z Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ rior lamps nating code For your own safety Hands-free microphone Ice warning, refer to External Front airbags Hardtop temperature warning FTM Flat Tire Monitor Hazard warning system Icy roads, refer to External Fuel Head airbags...
  • Page 213 Everything from A to Z Reference Interior equipment Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Interior lamps Safety belts Interior lamps M/S, automatic transmission Lashing eyes, securing – Remote control – 7-gear cargo – 8-gear Interior rearview mirror Launch Control, acceleration Maintenance Interior rearview mirror assistant –...
  • Page 214 Reference Everything from A to Z Minimum tread depth, Old batteries, disposal Power windows, opening and tires Onboard computer, refer to closing Mirror Computer Power windows, refer to Win‐ – Mirror memory, refer to Seat Onboard Diagnostics dows and mirror memory Pressure monitoring of tires, Mirrors Onboard vehicle tool kit...
  • Page 215 Everything from A to Z Reference Refueling RSC Runflat System Compo‐ Sensors, care Remaining range, refer to nent, refer to Run-flat Service and warranty Range tires Service requirements, CBS Remote control Rubber components, Condition Based Serv‐ – Battery replacement care –...
  • Page 216 Reference Everything from A to Z SPORT+ program, Dynamic Tailgate, opening from the in‐ Tire Quality Grading Driving Control side Tires, changing Sport program Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid Tires, flat tire – 7-gear automatic transmis‐ Tail lamps Tire size sion Tail lamps Tires, pressure loss...
  • Page 217 Everything from A to Z Reference Transmission positions Unlocking Warning messages, refer to – 7-gear automatic transmis‐ – From the inside Check Control sion – From the outside Warning triangle – 8-gear automatic transmis‐ – Hood Washer/wiper system sion – Setting the unlocking char‐ Washing, vehicle acteristics Transporting children...
  • Page 218 Reference Everything from A to Z Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, changing Wiper fluid Wood, care Working in the engine com‐ partment Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit Xenon headlamps – Bulb replacement Your individual vehicle –...
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