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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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Communication The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Telephone page 234. Contacts BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual Notes Mobility Refueling At a glance Fuel Cockpit Wheels and tires...
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Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 7: Parts And Accessories
Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used lowing warranties: on a BMW safely and without risk to either the ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine ▷...
Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects
Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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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 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 12: Cockpit
Cockpit All around the steering wheel Opening and closing windows Parking lamps 75 jointly 38 Low beams 75 Opening and closing rear win‐ dows 38 Automatic headlamp con‐ Opening and closing front win‐ trol* 76 dows 38 Adaptive light control* 76 Exterior mirrors, folding in and out* 45 High-beam Assistant* 77 Adjust the exterior mirrors, Automatic Curb Monitor* 45...
Page 13 Turn signal 53 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 50 High beams, head‐ Ignition lock 50 lamp flasher 77 Steering wheel heating* 47 High-beam Assistant* 77 14 Horn, the entire surface Roadside parking lamps* 77 Adjust the steering wheel 47 Cruise control* 91 Computer 63 17 Buttons* on the steering wheel Settings and information about Telephone* the vehicle 65...
Page 14: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Speedometer ▷ Computer 63 Indicator lamps for turn signals ▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re‐ maining distance to be driven 69 Indicator/warning lamps 15 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 62 Tachometer 62 ▷ Programs for Dynamic Driving Con‐ Engine oil temperature 63 trol 88 Display for ▷...
Page 15: Text Messages
Indicator/warning lamps Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that Instrument cluster certain functions are active: Symbol Function or system Turn signal High beams/headlamp flasher Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐ The indicator and warning lamps can light up in sive forces in order to maintain driv‐...
Page 16: All Around The Center Console
All around the center console Control Display 18 Parking brake 52 Hazard warning system 209 Controller with buttons 18 Central locking system 32 10 Buttons for Dynamic Driving Control 88 ▷ Air conditioner 96 ▷ Automatic climate control* 98 Hard drive for ▷ Audio CD/DVD 149 ▷ Navigation DVD* 120 Controls for ▷...
Page 17 All around the headliner Emergency Request* 209 Reading lamp 79 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag* 81 Reading lamp 79 Interior lamps 79 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 18: Idrive
iDrive The concept Switching off The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude Press the button. of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ "Close control display" ated from a central location. Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐...
Page 19: Operating Concept
Move in four directions. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Opens the main menu.
Page 20: Setting The Clock
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate Turn the controller until the desired setting that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: ▷...
Page 21 Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Traffic bulletins* switched on. HD Radio* switched on. Satellite radio* switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 22 Additional symbols ▷ "Entertainment details" Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions* are switched off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐ tion*. Split screen Programmable memory General information buttons Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information General information from the computer.
Page 23 Switching between upper and lower case letters Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters. Symbol Function Move the controller up: switch from upper to lower case letters. ▷ To display short information: touch the but‐ Move the controller up: switch ton.
Page 24: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system* The concept Possible commands ▷ The voice activation system can be used to Having possible commands read aloud operate equipment by means of spoken The commands available in each case depend commands. on the menu item selected on the Control Dis‐ ▷...
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
On the Control Display: ▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐ mon pronunciation of the station name. "Settings" ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and retractable "Language/Units" hardtop closed to prevent noise interfer‐ "Speech mode:" ence. Select the setting. ▷...
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Page 27: 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 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 28: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing Remote control Integrated key Buttons on the remote control Press button 1 and pull out the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: Unlocking ▷ Glove compartment, refer to page 107. Locking ▷ Driver's door, refer to page Opening the trunk lid New remote controls General information...
Page 29: Central Locking System
Personal Profile settings ture, air flow rate and distribution, refer to page The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile. ▷ Entertainment: More information on the settings can be found ▷ Audio volume, refer to page 142. under: ▷...
Page 30: Using The Remote Control
Operating from the inside "Door locks" "Unlock button:" Via the button for the central locking system. Select a menu item: If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel ▷ "All doors" filler flap remains unlocked. If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Page 31 unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ mediate position. The trunk lid opens edge.◀ slightly. Open the trunk lid, press the cargo area par‐ Convenient closing* tition upward and stow the cargo in the When you are close to the vehicle, the remote cargo area.
Page 32: Manual Operation
For US owners only Convenience operation* The transmitter and receiver units comply with The windows and the retractable hardtop can be part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication operated via the door lock. Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following: Opening/closing FCC ID: With the door closed, turn the key to the unlock...
Page 33: Trunk Lid
Locking ▷ Press the button. The doors are locked. ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. ▷ Press the lock button of a door. To prevent ▷ Press the button on the remote control you from being locked out, the opened driv‐...
Page 34: Emergency Unlocking
Closing Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. ▷ Convenient closing. ▷ Convenient opening ▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately. ▷ Starting the engine. Functional requirement ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk be located outside of the vehicle.
Page 35: Automatic Transmission
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote Unlocking the trunk lid separately control into the ignition switch. Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. This corresponds to pressing the button. Warning lamps...
Page 36: Replacing The Battery
▷ Switching on the hazard warning system. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message ap‐ ▷ By flashing the high beams. pears on the Control Display: replace Arming and disarming the alarm the remote control battery. system Replacing the battery When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with...
Page 37: Power Windows
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 38 Opening, closing Convenience operation Convenience operation via the remote control, Individually refer to page 30, or the door lock, refer to page Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to page After the ignition is switched off When the remote control is removed or the ig‐ nition is switched off, the windows can continue to be operated for approx.
Page 39: Retractable Hardtop
Retractable hardtop Do not place objects on the retractable hardtop. General information Do not place any objects on the retractable hard‐ Adhere to the following instructions: top or on the trunk lid; otherwise, they could fall during movements of the retractable hardtop ▷...
Page 40: Wind Deflector
Opening and closing Interruption In the radio ready state or beyond, refer to The automatic sequence of movements is in‐ page 50, and when the vehicle is stationary: terrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released. The sequence can be continued in the If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐...
Page 41: Clothes Hooks
Push the wind deflector down, arrow 1, and Only hang light objects on the hooks then push down and forward simultane‐ Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks; ously, arrow 2, until it engages. otherwise, they could endanger the passengers, such as during braking or evasive maneuvers.◀...
Page 42: Adjusting
Adjusting Sitting safely Forward/backward Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired po‐ The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ sition. tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. After releasing the lever, move the seat forward The seating position plays an important role in or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐...
Page 43: Seat Heating
Thigh support* ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch. The curvature is increased/decreased. Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐ ward or back. ▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch. The curvature is shifted up/down. Adjusting electrically Backrest width* Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Page 44: Switching Off
Switching off Buckling the belt Press the button longer. The LEDs go out. Safety belts General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the Although airbags enhance safety by providing belt buckle.
Page 45: Seat And Mirror Memory
Seat and mirror memory* The seat is automatically moved to the stored position. General information The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each Safety mode remote control.
Page 46 and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for Estimating distances correctly example. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance Activating to the traffic behind you based on what you see Slide the mirror changeover switch to the in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an driver's side mirror position, arrow 1.
Page 47: Steering Wheel
Interior rearview mirror Adjusting Reducing the blinding effect Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred Blinding effect from behind when driving at height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ night: turn the knob. tion. Fold the lever back. Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Page 48: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely The right place for children To select, mount and use child restraint fixing systems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐ Note tective effect can be impaired.◀ Children in the vehicle Standard child restraint systems are designed Do not leave children unattended in the to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt vehicle;...
Page 49: Child Seat Security
Child seat security The safety belt for the passenger can be locked to prevent it from being pulled out when it is used to secure child restraint systems. To lock the safety belt Secure the child restraint fixing system with the belt.
Page 50: Driving
Driving Ignition lock Start/Stop button Insert the remote control into the ignition lock Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the radio ready state or the ignition on and off. The engine starts when you press the Start/Stop Insert the remote control all the way into the ig‐ button and, if the car has manual transmission, nition lock.
Page 51: Manual Transmission
Starting the engine The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the en‐ gine has started. Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed Automatic transmission areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Com‐...
Page 52: While Driving
Setting Shift into first gear or reverse. Set the parking brake. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page Automatic transmission With the car at a standstill, move the selector lever to position P. Press the Start/Stop button. Set the parking brake.
Page 53: Turn Signals
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher With manual transmission Press the button of the parking brake. Depress the brake and clutch pedals while doing so. High beams Headlamp flasher With automatic transmission or 7-gear Turn signal sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Using turn signals Press the parking brake button while the brake Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Page 54 Fast wiper speed "Triple turn signal" Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
Page 55: Washer Fluid
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐ propriate intervals.
Page 56: Automatic Transmission With
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can also shift gears manually using Steptronic, refer to page Disengaging the remote control To remove the remote control from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever to position P A lock prevents you from inadvertently engaging and switch off the engine: interlock.
Page 57 Sport program and manual mode M/S ▷ To shift up: press one of the shift paddles back, arrow 1. Move selector lever from position D toward the ▷ To shift down: press one of the shift paddles left into the M/S shifting slot: forward, arrow 2.
Page 58: Transmission Positions
7-gear sport automatic Displays in the instrument cluster transmission with dual clutch* The concept This transmission is an automated manual transmission with two clutches and two gearbox components in which the gears are changed without loss of torque. The transmission is operated using the selector P, R, N, D1 to D7, S1 to S7, M1 to M7 lever and two shift paddles on the steering The transmission position and the gear cur‐...
Page 59: Sport Program
N Neutral Kickdown The vehicle can roll. Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press the accelerator past the re‐ N remains engaged after the engine is switched sistance point. off if the remote control remains in the ignition lock.
Page 60: Launch Control
shifts down without requiring your interven‐ Afterwards, if the shift paddles are not used for tion. some time and vehicle acceleration is insuffi‐ cient, the forward gears are changed again au‐ Shifting down rapidly: even in manual mode, you tomatically. can skip several gears to achieve optimal accel‐...
Page 61: Locking Manually
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed. Release the transmission lock manually for tow‐ ing only and set the parking brake beforehand to prevent the vehicle from rolling. After parking the vehicle, engage the transmission lock again manually, refer to page Manual release Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
Page 62: Displays
Displays Odometer, outside Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ temperature display, clock ger of an accident.◀ Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Page 63: Coolant Temperature
Coolant temperature Notes on refueling, refer to page 186. A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and Reserve therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐ After the reserve range is reached: tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐ play.
Page 64: Average Fuel Consumption
Range "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated based on your driving style over the last 18 miles/30 km and the current fuel supply. Refuel below 30 miles/50 km Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km;...
Page 65: Settings And Information
Entering a distance manually ▷ The average fuel consumption. "Vehicle Info" Resetting the fuel consumption and "Onboard info" speed "To dest." You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption: Select the respective menu item and press the controller. Press the controller again to confirm your selection.
Page 66: Setting The Time
▷ Setting values Calling up Check Control 71 Button for: Checking the engine oil level 198 ▷ Confirming selected display or set val‐ Setting the time 66 Setting the date 67 ▷ Calling up computer information 63 Viewing service requirement display 69 With the lights switched on: dimming the in‐...
Page 67 Date "Settings" The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, Personal Profile, refer to page Setting the date In the instrument cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below. Setting the time "Settings"...
Page 68 "Time/Date" "Speech mode:" "Format:" Select the desired dialog. Select the desired format. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. The date format is stored. Brightness Settings on the Control Setting the brightness Display To set the brightness of the Control Display: Language "Settings"...
Page 69: Service Requirements
Service requirements The remaining driving distance or the due date can be displayed individually for certain mainte‐ nance procedures. Display Switch on the ignition. The remaining driving distance and the date of the next maintenance are displayed briefly after Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up the ignition is switched on.
Page 70 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 "Vehicle status" vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first. More information Detailed information on service requirements...
Page 71: Check Control
Required maintenance procedures and le‐ "§ Vehicle inspection" gally mandated inspections are displayed. "Date:" Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐ Create the settings. tion. Confirm. The entered date is stored. Symbols Automatic Service Request* Symbols Description Data regarding the maintenance status or legally No service is currently required.
Page 72 Indicator/warning lamps Hiding Check Control messages The indicator and warning lamps can light up in Press the button in the turn indicator lever. a variety of combinations and colors. Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden.
Page 73: Speed Limit
It is accompanied by a text message on the "Warning at:" Control Display. Push button 1 to check for other messages. Press button 2. The display again shows the outside tem‐ perature and the time. Displaying stored Check Control messages Press the button.
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Page 75: Lamps
Lamps At a glance Low beams Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up. Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in position : the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐ locked.
Page 76: Adaptive Light Control
"Pathway light.: s" "Daytime running lamps" Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Adaptive light control* Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are switched The concept on and off automatically depending on the am‐...
Page 77 High beams/roadside parking Activating the High-beam Assistant lamps Turn the light switch to With the low beams switched on, briefly push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. When the lights are switched on, the high beams are switched on and off automati‐...
Page 78: Interior Lamps
▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings. ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on freeways.
Page 79: Reading Lamps
Switching interior lamps on/off manually Interior lamps*: To switch on and off, press the button. To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, and courtesy lamps* per‐ manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds. Reading lamps The reading lamps are located next to the inte‐...
Page 80: Safety
Safety Airbags ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim, holding your hands at The following airbags are located under the the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep marked covers: the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
Page 81: Deactivation System
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ mended by BMW. tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ ▷ Do not place objects under the seat that desired triggering of the airbag, either of which could press against the seat from below.
Page 82: Flat Tire Monitor Ftm
Operational readiness of airbag system System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀ A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐ not be detected. The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations: ▷...
Page 83: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Indication of a flat tire Continued driving with a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow Drive moderately and do not exceed a and red. A message appears on the speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Control Display. In addition, a signal A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a sounds.
Page 84: Resetting The System
Functional requirement All wheels are yellow In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres‐ tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla‐ sure in several tires. A message appears on the tion pressures are correct.
Page 85 If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐ come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ setting and determining the inflation pressures, tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀ all tires on the Control Display are displayed in Message when not reset yellow.
Page 86: Brake Force Display
Brake force display* flation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been The concept equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐ tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are sig‐...
Page 87: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Antilock Brake System ABS An appropriate driving style is always the re‐ sponsibility of the driver. ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even ing. with DSC. The vehicle remains steerable even during full Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety brake applications, thus increasing active margin by driving in a risky manner.◀...
Page 88: Dynamic Driving Control
Deactivating/activating Dynamic DSC OFF Traction Control DTC The system and program can be deactivated/ activated via Dynamic Driving Control, refer to page Dynamic Driving Control The concept Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust Driving stability is limited during acceleration the driving dynamics of the vehicle.
Page 89: Drive-Off Assistant
SPORT TRACTION is displayed in the instrument clus‐ ter. Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for The DSC indicator lamp in the instrument clus‐ greater driving agility with maximum driving sta‐ ter lights up. bilization. Activating SPORT Deactivating TRACTION Press the button repeatedly until Press the button again.
Page 90 Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driving without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐ prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back.◀ Servotronic* The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐...
Page 91: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Cruise control* One lever for all functions The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column. In order to maintain the specified speed, the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradi‐...
Page 92: Warning Lamp
Accelerating using the lever Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator Accelerating slightly: pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, again and maintained. and hold until the desired speed is reached. Accelerating significantly: Warning lamp Press the lever beyond the resistance point, ar‐...
Page 93: Park Distance Control Pdc
Limits of ultrasonic measurement A message appears on the Control Display. More information, refer to page The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance: ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. Park Distance Control PDC* ▷...
Page 94 Signal tones To ensure full operability: When approaching an object, an intermittent ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. tone is sounded that indicates the position of the ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not object. For example, if an object is detected to spray the sensors for long periods and main‐...
Page 95: Climate Control
Climate control Overview Equipment variant: air conditioner 96 Air vent: air for the upper body area. The thumbwheels increase and decrease the air Equipment variant: automatic climate con‐ supply continuously; the levers change the trol* 98 direction of the airflow. Air vent: the airflow is directed toward the Air vent: air for the knee area, footwell windshield and side windows Online Edition for Part no.
Page 96: Air Conditioner
Air conditioner Vent settings Temperature Recirculated air mode Air volume Cooling function Rear window defroster Vent settings Air volume Direct the flow of air to the win‐ Press the corresponding button. dows , to the upper body area The higher the rate, the more ef‐ or to the knee area and foot‐...
Page 97: Rear Window Defroster
Rear window defroster Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum level. The defroster switches off auto‐ Switch on the rear window defroster 6 to matically after a certain time or defrost the rear window when the hardtop is opened. Ventilation Temperature To increase the temperature, turn...
Page 98: Automatic Climate Control
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 99: Maximum Cooling
function is only available while the engine is run‐ When the AUTO program is ning. switched on, the climate level of the AUTO program can be selected us‐ The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐ ing the buttons for controlling the manual air sation on the windows or to remove it quickly.
Page 100 Rear window defroster ▷ When the engine is warm. ▷ With sufficient battery voltage. The defroster switches off auto‐ matically after a certain time or ▷ At an external temperature under 77 ℉/ when the hardtop is opened. 25 ℃. The middle LED is lit when the function is on.
Page 101: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Integrated universal remote Programming control* The concept This system can replace up to three different hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐ mote-controlled equipment, such as garage doors or lighting systems. The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐ grammed on one of the three memory buttons.
Page 102 To do so: should become activated when the but‐ ton is pressed briefly. ▷ Read the instructions of the hand-held transmitter. ▷ If the LED flashes for approx. 2 seconds and then lights up continuously, con‐ ▷ Press the memory button of the universal tinue the programming procedure be‐...
Page 103: Digital Compass
Digital compass* such as a ball-point pen. The following adjust‐ ment options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long you keep the adjust‐ ment button pressed: ▷ Press briefly: switch the display on/off. ▷ 3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone. ▷...
Page 104: Setting The Language
Enlarging the cargo area Connecting electrical devices 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., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is avail‐...
Page 105: Securing Cargo
Loading To do so, press the cargo area partition 1 up‐ ward. Fold the cover down. Before opening the hardtop, pull the cargo area partition 1 down until it engages in both guides Observe before opening and closing the hardtop ▷...
Page 106 present a source of danger to the passengers, Pull the fastener up and attach the rear of the for example during braking or evasive maneu‐ ski. vers.◀ Prevent damage to the trunk lid After loading, secure the transport bag and its Before closing the trunk, ensure that the contents.
Page 107: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Glove compartment Port for importing and exporting data, such as music collections, refer to page 156, on USB devices. Observe the following when connecting: ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB audio interface. ▷...
Page 108: The Vehicle
Connection for an external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system: ▷ AUX-IN port, refer to page 160. ▷ USB audio interface*, refer to page 161.
Page 109 Attachable cupholder* ▷ When loading the lateral storage shelf, do not move both seats all the way forward Attaching to the center console while moving them to their uppermost posi‐ tion and leaning the backrests forward. Oth‐ erwise, the seats could hit and damage the seal on the windshield and the sun visor.
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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 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 112: Things To Remember When Driving
Things to remember when driving Breaking-in period During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently. General information Following part replacement Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐ each other. served if any of the components mentioned The following instructions will help achieve a above have to be renewed in the course of the...
Page 113: Driving Through Water
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there Applying the brakes fully is the most effective is the danger of getting burned.◀ way of braking in situations when this is neces‐ sary. Mobile communication devices in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. vehicle You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum Mobile communication devices in the ve‐...
Page 114 Determining the load limit Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other ob‐ jects to protrude into the area of pedal move‐ ment and impair pedal operation.◀ Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination on the brake pads are furthered by: ▷...
Page 115: Stowing Cargo
Load seats could hit and damage the seal on the wind‐ shield and the sun visor.◀ The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. Light and small objects can be stored on the lat‐ eral storage shelf.
Page 116: Saving Fuel
Drive away without delay Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature. Look well ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Page 119: Navigation
Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 120: Navigation System
Navigation system* General information Updating the navigation data The navigation system can determine the pre‐ Inserting the navigation DVD cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐ Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably player with the labeled side facing up.
Page 121: Destination Entry
124. ▷ Enter*, refer to page 126, the destination by voice. ▷ Enter the destination via BMW Assist*, refer to page 125. You can also store, refer to page 22, a navigation destination on the programmable memory but‐ tons.
Page 122 Turn the controller to select , and Select the street. then press the controller. Entering a street without a destination ▷ To delete all letters: town/city Turn the controller to select , and In this case, all streets of the same name in the then press the controller for an extended designated state/province are offered.
Page 123: Address Book
Starting destination guidance after "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing entering the destination contact" "Accept destination" "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest." ▷ Adjust, refer to page 130, the "Route preference". ▷ Adjust, refer to page 124, the "Points of Interest at loc.".
Page 124: Last Destinations
Editing the destination Open "Options". "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry" "Navigation" "Last destinations" Using the home address as the Highlight the destination. destination Open "Options". The home address must be stored. Specify the "Edit destination" home address, refer to page 176.
Page 125 If a phone number is available, a connection special destination, e.g., hotels or restau‐ can be established if necessary. rants. Destination entry via BMW Assist* Category details A connection is established, refer to page 180, For some special destinations, additional details to the Concierge service.
Page 126: Destination Entry By Voice
Specifying the street "Display Points of Interest" If the system cannot recognize a street, it dis‐ plays a street name in the vicinity or the coordi‐ nates of the destination. Additional functions Additional functions are made available on the interactive map by pressing the controller. Select the setting.
Page 127: Storing A Destination
Saying the entries Select a location: ▷ Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐ ▷ Select a recommended town/city: ›Yes‹. tersections can be said as whole words or ▷ Select a different town/city: ›New spelled in the system language, refer to entry‹.
Page 128 Planning a trip "Reposition dest. in the trip": select the lo‐ cation where the intermediate destination is to be inserted. New trip Multiple intermediate destinations can be en‐ Starting the trip tered for a trip. After all intermediate destinations have been "Navigation"...
Page 129 Select an intermediate destination. "Reposition dest. in the trip" Deleting an intermediate destination "Map" "Guidance" "Display all trip destinations" Select an intermediate destination. "Delete dest. in the trip" Deleting a trip "Navigation" "Stored trips" Select the desired trip. Open "Options". "Delete all trips"...
Page 130: Destination Guidance
Destination guidance Starting destination ▷ Road types, such as highways or curvy roads, are part of the navigation data and are guidance taken into consideration when planning a route. As a result, the routes recommended "Navigation" by the navigation system may not always be "Enter address"...
Page 131 Bypassing a section of the ▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided where possible. route The setting applies to the current route and to During destination guidance, you can revise the the planning of future routes. navigation system's route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road.
Page 132 Select the symbol. Turn the volume button while giving an in‐ struction until the desired volume is set. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest." Destination guidance through voice instructions Switching spoken instructions on/off Voice instructions can be switched on or off dur‐ ing destination guidance.
Page 133 Settings for the map view Symbol Function "Navigation" Opening the interactive map "Map" Selecting the map view Open "Options". Changing the scale "Settings" Adjust the settings to optimize the map Information in the map view view: ▷ "Day/night mode" ▷ Time, entertainment source, sound output, scale, map orientation.
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Page 135: Displaying Traffic Obstructions
Move the controller to the left if necessary. ▷ Green: clear roads "Traffic Info" ▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins such as road construction Select the desired traffic bulletins. First the traffic bulletins on the planned Filtering traffic bulletins route are displayed. The traffic bulletins are You can set which traffic bulletins appear on the sorted by their distance from the current po‐...
Page 136 is not selected, you will be shown certain infor‐ mation, such as the length of the traffic conges‐ tion, when you are approx. 30 miles/50 km away from the traffic obstruction. The last possible detour exit is indicated before you reach it. This information is displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Dis‐...
Page 137: What To Do If
What to do if... ▷ The current transmission position cannot be displayed? The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the posi‐ tion. Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky.
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Page 139: Entertainment
Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 140: Tone
Tone Tone "Tone" "Equalizer" General information Select the desired setting. The sound settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Treble, bass, balance, and fader ▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribution. ▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution. Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader "CD/Multimedia", "Radio"...
Page 141 Volume ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume control. ▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐ pared to the entertainment sound output. ▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, such as the safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐ tertainment sound output. Adjusting the volume "CD/Multimedia", "Radio"...
Page 142: Radio
Radio Controls Press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page Storing a station "Radio" "FM" or "AM" Highlight the desired station. Volume, on/off Change wave band Change entertainment sources Change station/track Programmable memory buttons Press the controller for an extended period. AM/FM station Select the desired memory location.
Page 143: Satellite Radio
To store the station: press the controller for an The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ extended period. rently in use. This symbol is displayed in the status line RDS* when the audio signal is digital. RDS broadcasts additional information, such as In areas in which the station is not continuously the station name, in the FM wave band.
Page 144 Navigation bar overview The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. Symbol Function Select the phone number to have the chan‐ nel enabled. Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/ open a favorite.
Page 145: Selecting A Category
Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐ The channels are stored for the remote control gory. currently in use. Select the desired channel. The channels can also be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons, refer to page Changing the list view The list view changes every time the first symbol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Page 146 "Automatic time shift" To deactivate: "Automatic time shift" Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list. Available favorites are artist, track, game, league, and team. ▷ The red arrow shows the current playback Storing the artist, track, or game position.
Page 147 Opening the favorites Selecting a region When an activated favorite is playing, the fol‐ "Radio" lowing message appears for approx. 20 sec‐ "Satellite radio" onds: "Favorite alert!". Open "Options". "Favorites" "Set jump" Select the symbol while the message is shown. Select the desired region.
Page 148 Stored stations General information It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Calling up a station "Radio" "Presets" Select the desired station. Storing a station The station currently selected is stored. "Radio" "Presets" "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐...
Page 149: Cd/Multimedia
CD/multimedia Controls Select the desired CD or DVD. Volume, on/off Symbol Meaning Eject CD/DVD CD/DVD player CD/DVD drive CD/DVD changer* Change the entertainment source Change station/track Playable formats Programmable memory buttons ▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD CD/DVD audio (video part only), DVD video*.
Page 150: Random Playback
Selecting the track using the iDrive Displaying* information on the track Audio CDs If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically: Select the desired track to begin playback. ▷ Interpret. ▷ Album track. CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files ▷...
Page 151 Automatic repeat* "DVD menu" The selected track, directories, or CDs/DVDs are repeated automatically. Video playback* Country codes Only DVDs with the code of the home region can be played back; also refer to the information on the DVD. Start the DVD via the DVD menu. Code Region USA, Canada VCD/SVCD...
Page 152 "DVD menu" Select the desired language or "Do not display subtitles". The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐ pends on the contents of the DVD. To select menu items: move the controller and press it. To change to the video menu: turn the controller and press it.
Page 153: Controls And Displays
DVD or the CD/DVD changer could be damaged. Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; this may cause it to jam and prevent it from being The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is able to eject again.◀ located in the glove compartment.
Page 154 Filling all vacant CD/DVD If the LEDs stop flashing rapidly, the CD/DVD compartments changer is functional again. Audio playback* Press the button for a longer period. The audio track of a DVD can be played back The LEDs on the empty CD compartments even if video playback is not possible in the ve‐...
Page 155 Do not remove the cover data creation or recording processes, or poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD. BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do ▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with not operate if the cover is damaged;...
Page 156: Music Collection
Music collection* "CD/DVD" Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. Storing music "Store in vehicle" General information Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection on a hard disc in the vehicle and played from there. ▷...
Page 157: Music Search
Continuing the storage process "Import music (USB)" "CD/Multimedia" "CD/DVD" Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Continue storing" Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐ ning of the track at which storage was inter‐ rupted. Album information Playing music During storage, information such as the name of the artist is stored with the track, if this informa‐...
Page 158 ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. "Current playback" Select other categories if you wish. The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order. Not all categories need to be selected. For example, to search for all tracks by a certain artist, call up that artist only.
Page 159 Change directories if needed to select "Rename album" tracks. To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. Random playback All tracks of the selection are played back in ran‐ dom order. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Select the letters individually.
Page 160: External Devices
Music collection Open "Options". "Music data import/export" Backing up the music collection "Restore music from USB" The entire music collection can be stored on a USB device. Make sure there is enough free Deleting the music collection memory capacity on the USB device. "CD/Multimedia"...
Page 161 Connect the headphone connector or line-out ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that connector of the device to the AUX-IN port. are supported by the USB audio interface. ▷ Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to Playback page 174, when equipped with extended Connect the audio device, switch it on and connectivity of the music player in the mo‐...
Page 162 Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the AUX-IN The playback starts with the first track. port 1 and USB interface 2 using the cable When an Apple iPhone is connected via the adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone. snap-in adapter and an audio device is con‐ The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐...
Page 163 Playback lists ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface. Calling up playback lists. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. "CD/Multimedia" ▷ Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐ "External devices" charge external devices.
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Page 165: 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 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 166: Telephone
The ignition is switched on. tooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package can be obtained at Pairing and connecting www.bmw.com/bluetooth. Pairing the mobile phone Displaying the vehicle identification To avoid becoming distracted and posing number and software part number an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐...
Page 167: Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth
"Add new phone" ▷ After they have been identified, phone book entries are transferred from the SIM card The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ and/or mobile phone to the vehicle; this de‐ played. pends on the mobile phone. ▷...
Page 168 Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ ▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected nected. to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐ nections with other devices if necessary. ▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Page 169 Controls Rejecting a call Via the iDrive Adjusting the volume "Reject" Ending a call Via the button on the steering wheel Press the button. Via the iDrive "Telephone" Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐ "Active calls" lected. Select an active call.
Page 170: Phone Book
Establishing a conference call The phone number can also be entered by voice*. Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ phone conference call. Calls with multiple parties Establish two calls. General information "Conference call" You can switch between calls and connect two calls to a single conference call.
Page 171 Select the symbol. Contact with one Open "Options". phone number. The connection is being es‐ "Delete entry" or "Delete list" tablished. Saving an entry in the contacts Select the symbol. Contact with more than one phone number. Select the phone Highlight the entry.
Page 172: Mobile Phone
"Store as new contact" or "Add to existing Dialing the number in the message contact" Select the message. Select the type of number: "Home", "Call" "Business", "Mobile" or "Other" Complete the entries if necessary. Storing an address "Store contact" Select the message. Open "Options".
Page 173 Voice operation* Using alternative commands The system often recognizes a number of dif‐ The concept ferent commands to run a function; for instance: ▷ The mobile phone can be operated without ›Dial name‹ or ›Name‹ taking your hands from the steering wheel. Example: dialing a phone number ▷...
Page 174: Deleting An Entry
Adjusting the volume The entries must be entered using voice activa‐ tion and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set up. Saving an entry ›Save name‹ Say the name. Do not exceed the speaking duration of approx.
Page 175 Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter With the buttons facing up, slide the mobile phone up toward the electrical contacts and Press button 1 and remove the cover. press it down until it engages. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐ The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐...
Page 176: Contacts
Contacts* General information If necessary, "Store". "Store contact in vehicle" Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ tacts from the mobile phone* are displayed as Specifying a contact as the home well if this function is supported by the mobile address phone.
Page 177 Checking the address as a All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐ destination* pending on the number of contacts, an search is offered, refer to page An address that is to be used for destination A symbol indicates the storage location of the guidance must match the navigation data con‐...
Page 178: Deleting Contacts
Deleting contacts Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐ not be deleted. "My contacts" Highlight the contact. Open "Options". "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts" Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 179: Bmw Assist
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 new contract.
Page 180: Roadside Assistance
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional Convenience Plan.
Page 181 TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless At a glance transmission of detailed vehicle data that are important for vehicle diagnosis. These data are A business search can be opened via BMW transmitted automatically. Search. After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐...
Page 182: Customer Relations
Opening the start page Open "Options". "Display start page" Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService "BMW Assist" "Customer Relations" Loading a new page "Start service" Open "Options". "Reload" Service Request* Cancel At a glance Open "Options". "Cancel loading" Sends information to your service partner to re‐...
Page 183 Open any menu. Open "Options". "Service status" "Available services" Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a Assist subscription are not displayed, they may need to be activated. "Activate BMW Assist" Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
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Page 185: 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 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 186: Refueling
Refueling Notes A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing.◀ Switch off the engine before refueling Manually unlocking fuel filler flap Always switch off the engine before refu‐ In the event of a malfunction, you can release the eling;...
Page 187: Fuel
The minimum AKI Rating is: Refuel with unleaded fuel only ▷ Z4 sDrive30i: 87 Do not use leaded fuel as this would per‐ ▷ Z4 sDrive35i: 89 manently damage the catalytic converter.◀...
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Page 189: Wheels And Tires
100 mph or 160 km/ BMW; a list of these is available from your serv‐ h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could ice center.
Page 190 Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive30i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds including those 100 mph/160 km/h exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Page 191 Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/ Traveling speeds including those 160 km/h exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifica‐ tions in the table are indicated in psi/kilo‐ pascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient tem‐...
Page 192: Tire Identification Marks
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Front: 225/40 R 18 88 36/250 38/260 Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 42/290 45/310 Front: 225/35 R 19 88 36/250 36/250 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 42/290 44/300 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 224.
Page 193: Tire Identification Number
7 of 2010. does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐ planing, or peak traction characteristics. BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last Temperature for 10 years.
Page 194: Tire Damage
Minimum tread depth Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐ tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐ sible tire failure.◀...
Page 195: Wheel And Tire Combination
Run-flat tires Changing wheels and tires Label Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center or tire specialist. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀...
Page 196: Snow Chains
Snow chains* limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety.◀ Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and Winter tires recommended. Consult your service center for more information. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends...
Page 197: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Important features in the engine compartment Coolant expansion tank 200 Engine oil filler neck 200 Jump-starting connection, negative termi‐ Jump-starting connection, positive termi‐ nal 211 nal 211 Vehicle identification number* Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system 55 Hood To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are resting against the wind‐...
Page 198: Closing The Hood
There is a danger of injury from protruding parts Pull the lever. when the hood is open.◀ Closing the hood Push the release lever to the right and open the hood. Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum.
Page 199: Possible Displays
Possible displays "Vehicle status" Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ "Engine oil level" Possible messages ▷ "Engine oil level OK" ▷ "Measurement not possible at this time." Oil level OK ▷...
Page 200: Adding Engine Oil
Have oil changed only at your service center or Suitable additives at a workshop that works according to BMW re‐ Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐ pair procedures with correspondingly trained gine damage may occur. The additives are personnel.
Page 201 filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐ nated as soon as possible.
Page 202: Maintenance
Maintenance BMW Maintenance System Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. If this occurs, have a service center update the time-dependent maintenance procedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐...
Page 203 Socket for OBD Onboard hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service proc‐ Diagnosis esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐ ing vehicle functions further. In addition, if you signed a service contract for Assist, certain ve‐ hicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired services.
Page 204: Replacing Components
Replacing components Tool kit The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to your service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here. You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your service center. Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool;...
Page 205 light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐ Turn the bulb by approx. 90°, see arrow 1, rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses and pull it out, see arrow 2. do not need to be changed. If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water droplets form in the lamp, have the lamp checked by your service center.
Page 206: Brake Lamp
Changing the backup lamp and inner Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove brake lamp Turn the bulb to the right, see arrow, and re‐ move it. Press the locking mechanism in the trunk, see arrow, and remove the cover. Change the bulb and screw it into the bulb holder toward the left.
Page 207: Changing Wheels
Changing the outer brake lamp The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center. Remove the cover in the trunk. Jacking points for the vehicle jack Pull out the bulb holder, see arrow, and change the bulb. The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐...
Page 208: Battery Replacement
Fuses Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries. Notes Only use vehicle batteries that have been Replacing fuses approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and systems or functions may not be fully availa‐ do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute ble.◀...
Page 209: Giving And Receiving Assistance
Once the BMW Assist system Center. has been deactivated, Emergency Requests are If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist Re‐ not possible. The BMW Assist system can be sponse Center cannot be heard on the hands- reactivated by a BMW center after a new con‐...
Page 210: Warning Triangle
The Roadside Assistance phone numbers can be found in the Contact brochure. Warning triangle* Roadside Assistance via BMW Assist* The Assist information service can be used to establish a direct connection with Roadside As‐ sistance to request breakdown assistance, refer to page 180.
Page 211: Connecting Jumper Cables
204. Connecting jumper cables Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Tow fitting, information on use minal. ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with Attach one terminal clamp of the positive the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
Page 212 Screw thread Do not tow the vehicle when the electronics sys‐ tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering Front lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.◀ Observe before towing The parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually.
Page 213: Tow Truck
Tow bar Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with The tow fittings used should be on the same a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. side on both vehicles.
Page 214 lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.◀ Vehicles with an automatic transmission or 7- gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch cannot be tow-started at all. If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 210, it.
Page 215: Care
Care Car washes ▷ Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 54, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐ vation. Notes ▷ Unscrew the road antenna*. Steam jets or high-pressure washers Guide rails in car washes When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, hold them a sufficient distance away Avoid car washes with guide rails higher and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/...
Page 216: Vehicle Care
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 217 above 140 ℉/60 ℃; follow the manufacturer's Do not clean chemically; this can destroy the instructions. webbing.◀ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety Chrome surfaces* belts clipped into their buckles. Carefully clean components such as the radiator Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts grille or door handles with an ample supply of until they are dry.
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Page 221: Reference
Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 222: Technical Data
Technical data Engine specifications Z4 sDrive30i Displacement cu in/cm³ 182.8/2,996 No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed 6,600 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 220/298 at engine speed 2,600 Z4 sDrive35i Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.8/2,979 No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed...
Page 223 Dimensions Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 sDrive35i All dimensions given in inches/mm. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 224 Z4 sDrive35is Smallest turning circle All dimensions given in inches/mm. Ø: 35.1 ft/10.7 m Weights Z4 sDrive30i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,780 With automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,990/1,810 Load lbs/kg 562/255 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,808/820 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 231 - 03 10 500...
Page 225 Z4 sDrive30i Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,227/1,010 Trunk capacity cu ft/l 6.4 ‐ 10.9/180 ‐ 310 Z4 sDrive35i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 With automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,178/1,895 Load lbs/kg 562/255 Approved front axle load lbs/kg...
Page 226: Short Commands For Voice Activation System
Opening the settings ›Settings‹ Opening the computer ›Onboard info‹ Opening the contacts* ›Contacts‹ Displaying the phone book* ›Phonebook‹ Opening BMW Assist* ›B M W Assist‹ Opening the destination entry* ›Enter address‹ CD/multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Playing back a CD ›C D on‹...
Page 227 Music collection Function Command Calling up the current playback ›Current playback‹ Opening the music collection ›Music collection‹ Playing the music collection ›Music collection on‹ Searching for music; opening the menu ›Music search‹ Playing back the most frequently played tracks ›Top fifty‹ External devices Function Command...
Page 228 Function Command Calling up an AM station ›A M‹ Opening manual search ›Manual‹ Calling up a frequency ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐ quency 753 or 753 kilohertz Satellite radio Function Command Calling up the satellite radio ›Satellite radio‹ Switching on the satellite radio ›Satellite radio on‹...
Page 229 Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu ›Navigation‹ Opening the destination input ›Enter address‹ Entering the address ›Enter address‹ Opening destination guidance ›Guidance‹ Starting destination guidance ›Start guidance‹ Terminating destination guidance ›Stop guidance‹ Opening the home address ›Home address‹ Opening the route criteria ›Route preference‹...
Page 230 Function Command Scale...kilometers ›Map scale ... kilometers‹ e.g., map scale 5 kilometers Scale...miles ›Map scale ... miles‹ e.g., map scale 5 miles Split screen settings Function Command Split screen ›Switch on splitscreen‹ Switching off the split screen ›Turn off split screen‹ Adapting the split screen ›Split screen content‹...
Page 231: Vehicle Information
My contacts ›My contacts‹ Opening the contacts ›Contacts‹ New contact ›New contact‹ BMW Assist Function Command Opening BMW Assist* ›B M W Assist‹ Opening BMW Search* ›B M W Search‹ Vehicle information Computer Function Command Opening the computer ›Onboard info‹...
Page 232 Adjusting Function Command Opening the main menu ›Main menu‹ Opening the settings ›Settings‹ Opening the options ›Options‹ Control Display settings ›Control display‹ Opening the time and date settings ›Time and date‹ Opening the language and unit settings ›Language and units‹ Opening the speed limit settings ›Speed‹...
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Page 234: Everything From A To Z
Everything from A to Z Index Air supply Assist – Air conditioner Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ – Automatic climate con‐ ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tance trol Assistance systems, refer to – Ventilation 97, Acceleration assistant, refer to Driving stability control sys‐ Air vents Launch Control tems...
Page 235 – Trunk, refer to Weights Car battery Changing wheels/tires BMW Assist Car care products Chassis number, refer to En‐ BMW homepage Care, vehicle gine compartment BMW Internet page Cargo Check Control BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Cargo, securing Children, transporting Cargo straps, securing safely BMW Search cargo Child restraint fixing sys‐...
Page 236 Closing Coolant Destination entry, naviga‐ – From the inside – Checking the level tion – From the outside – Temperature Destination entry via the ad‐ Cockpit Cooling, maximum dress book Cold start, refer to Starting the Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ Destination guidance engine Destination guidance with in‐...
Page 237 Driving stability control sys‐ Emergency operation Exterior mirrors – Fuel filler flap, unlocking – Automatic dimming tems manually – Automatic heating Driving tips – Folding in and out Emergency Request DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ – Setting Emergency service, refer to trol External audio device Roadside Assistance...
Page 238 Flat Tire Monitor Gear display, refer to Displays High beams – Snow chains in the instrument cluster High beams/low beams, refer Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor Gearshift lever to High-beam Assistant Gearshift lever High beams, headlamp Flat tire, warning lamp –...
Page 239 Indicator and warning Intermediate destina‐ Light-alloy wheels, care lamps tions Light control Indicator and warning lamps, Internet page Light-emitting diodes Tire Pressure Monitor Intersection, entering for navi‐ Lighter gation – Connecting electrical devi‐ Individual air distribution Interval display, service re‐ Inflation pressure monitoring, quirements Lighting...
Page 240 Malfunction warnings, refer to Mirror – Mirror memory, refer to Seat Check Control and mirror memory Manual air distribution OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ Mirrors Manual mode tics – Automatic Curb Monitor Manual mode, automatic Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ – Exterior mirrors transmission with Step‐...
Page 241 Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ Radio ready state Retractable hardtop – Switched off – Convenience operation – Switched on – Opening and closing Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ – Remote control Radio setting, refer to Radio Retreaded tires ready state PDC Park Distance Con‐ Reverse gear Rain sensor trol...
Page 242 Driving Control Steptronic Screw thread for tow fit‐ Sport program with automatic – Manual transmission ting transmission with Step‐ – Sport automatic transmis‐ Search, refer to BMW tronic sion Search Sport program with sport au‐ Shiftlock Seat adjustment, electric tomatic transmission –...
Page 243 Switching off Tire damage Transmission – Engine – Automatic transmission with Tire identification marks – Vehicle Steptronic Tire inflation pressure – Dual clutch transmission Symbols – Loss – Launch Control Tire pressure monitoring, refer – Lock, refer to Changing se‐ to FTM lector lever positions Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 244 Vents, refer to Ventila‐ Windshield washer fluid Windshield wash tion – Filling capacity, reser‐ Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ Version of navigation voir UTQG data – Nozzles Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ Video playback Windshield wiper blades, Voice activation, mobile changing Units phone Windshield wiper, refer to –...
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