traction control BMW Z4 SDRIVE35IS 2015 Owners Manual

Press button P.Sport program DS and M/S manual
mode
Activating the Sport program DS
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating the M/S manual mode
1.Push the selector lever to the left out of
transmission position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or back‐
ward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
When the maximum engine speed is reached,
the transmission automatically shifts up when
in M/S manual mode.
Shifting in manual mode▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The gears are only shifted at a suitable engine
and vehicle speed, e.g. a downshift is not car‐
ried out at excessively high engine speeds.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Avoid automatic upshifting in M/S manual
mode
Gears are not shifted automatically, for in‐
stance at maximum engine speed, if one of the
following conditions is met:
▷DSC is deactivated.▷TRACTION is activated.▷SPORT+ is activated.
Dynamic Driving Control, refer to page 102.
In addition, kickdown is disabled.
Ending the Sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shifting paddles make it possible to
quickly change gears since both hands can re‐
main on the steering wheel.
▷If the shift paddles on the steering wheel
are used to shift gears while in automatic
mode D, the transmission temporarily
switches to manual mode.Seite 67DrivingControls67
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle equipmentThis 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. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the short‐
est possible braking distance during full brak‐
ing. This system utilizes all of the benefits pro‐
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Activating/deactivating DSC DSC can be deactivated/activated via the DSC
OFF program of the Dynamic Driving Control,
refer to page 102.
For better control The DSC indicator lamp flashes: DSC
is controlling the drive forces and brake
forces.
The DSC indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
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Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
The concept The DTC system and the TRACTION program
are a variant of the DSC in which forward mo‐
mentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐
ited.
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.▷When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating Dynamic
Traction Control DTC
The system and program can be deactivated/
activated via Dynamic Driving Control, refer to
page 103.
Dynamic Driving Control The concept
Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Several
programs are available for this purpose; one
program can be activated at a time using the
Dynamic Driving Control buttons.
Operating the programsPress the buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
DSC OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF Press the button for no longer than
approx. 10 seconds until the indicator
lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instrument
cluster and DSC OFF appears in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The DSC system is switched off.
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Activating DSCPress 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:
DSC is deactivated.
TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. Dy‐
namic Traction Control DTC is switched on.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
Activating TRACTION Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Deactivating TRACTION Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lamps
When DTC is activated, TRACTION is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension during limited driving stabilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+ Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+
is selected in the in‐
strument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp is displayed.
Indicator/warning lamps SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
for greater driving agility with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating SPORT Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is selected in the instrument
cluster.
COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
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. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speeds:▷4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.
Do not drive with full-throttle operation, and do
not use the transmission's kickdown mode or
Launch Control.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads and discs. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The clutch requires an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to function at an op‐
timal level.
During this break-in period, engage the clutch
gently.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Note that the Z4 sDrive35 has limited
ground clearance, for instance when driving
into underground parking garages or over ob‐
stacles. Otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
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changed; for example, gas stations might not
be in operation.
Opening the search for Points ofInterest
Selection of Points of Interest, such as hotels
or tourist attractions.1."Navigation"2."Points of Interest"3.Select the search function.
Online Search
1."Google™ Local Search"2.Select a special destination.3. Select the symbol.4."Start guidance"
A-Z search
1."A-Z search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some Points of Interest, multiple cate‐
gory details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Keyword"8.Enter the keyword.
A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.9.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.10. Select the symbol.11."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 149.
"Start search": if a search term is not entered,
the search is repeated with the previous
search term.
Category search
1."Category search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some Points of Interest, multiple cate‐
gory details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Start search"
A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.8.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.9. Select the symbol.10."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 149.
Display of Points of Interest
List of Points of Interest: Points of Interest are
arranged by distance and appear with a direc‐
tional arrow pointing to the special destination.
In the splitscreen, Points of Interest of the se‐
lected category are displayed in the map view
as symbols. The display depends on the scale
of the map and the category.
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▷Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a
part of Apps.▷Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable mobile phones,
available software applications and their instal‐
lation can be found at www.bmw.com/connec‐
tivity or at the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants and other road users may be put in dan‐
ger because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.◀
Operating Apps
1.Connect the mobile phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.2."ConnectedDrive"3.Select the desired software application.
Displaying status
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW apps"
Notes
▷The ranges of Apps that can be displayed
on the Control Display depend on the
range of installed software applications on
the mobile phone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the mobile phone to the ve‐
hicle can last some time. Some software
applications depend on the speed of the
available Internet connection of the mobile
phone.▷Some mobile phones cannot simultane‐
ously use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-
free system.
If necessary, restart the software applica‐
tion on the mobile phone after a phone
conversation.
Remote Services
With Remote Services, a connection can be
established between a mobile phone and the
vehicle. This connection can be used, for ex‐
ample, to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle, additional functions
may be available.
To be able to use the functions, the My BMW
Remote app must be downloaded. Operation
takes place via the app.
Alternatively, the functions can also be used
via the ConnectedDrive Hotline.
The operating instructions for the My BMW
Remote app can be found on the Connected‐
Drive portal or at www.bmw.com.
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R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
91: load rating, not for ZR tires
V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 0313
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0313: tire age
Tire age The tire manufacturing date is contained in the
tire identification mark: DOT ... 0313 means
that the tire was manufactured in the week 3 of
2,013.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐
ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
TreadwearTraction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.◀
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
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Data, technical, dimen‐sions 264
Data, technical, filling capaci‐ ties 265
Data, technical, weights 264
Date, date format 79
Date, setting 79
Daytime running lights 88
DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ trol 101
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 105
Defogging windows 111
Defroster, rear win‐ dow 111, 114
Defrosting windows 111
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 144
Destination guidance 151
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 149
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 142
Digital clock 73
Digital compass 118
Digital radio 165
Dimensions 264
Dimming mirrors 53
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 90
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 260
Displays, cleaning 260
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal, coolant 241
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 41
Disposal, vehicle battery 250
Distance control, refer to PDC 107 Divided screen view, split
screen 24
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 37
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 36
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 37
Doors, unlocking and locking from the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 232
Draft-free ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Drive-off assistant 104
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 101
Driving instructions, break- in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips 130
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 200
DVD/CD 172
DVDs, storing 177
DVD, video 174
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 101
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 158
Dynamic Driving Control 102
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102 E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 101
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 134
Electrical fault, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 71
Electrical malfunction, door lock 37
Electrical malfunction, driver's door 37
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 224
Electric seat adjustment 49
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 101
Electronic engine oil level check 238
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 101
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 224
Emergency Request 251
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid, from the inside 39
Energy, saving, Automatic Start/Stop function 59
Engine compartment 237
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 241
Engine oil, adding 240
Engine oil additives 240
Engine oil, checking the level 238
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 240
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 240
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Engine start, Help 252
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Telephone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
TeleService 217
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 110
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 112
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 78
Temperature, coolant 74
Temperature display, external temperature 73
Temperature display, external temperature warning 73
Temperature display, setting the units 78
Temperature, engine oil 74
Text messages 208
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support adjustment 49
Third brake light, refer to Center brake light 248
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 121
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilting the passenger side mirror 52
Time, setting the time 78
Tire age 232
Tire damage 233
Tire identification marks 231
Tire inflation pressure 228
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss 97
Tire pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to FTM 94
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 98
Tire Quality Grading 232 Tires, changing 234
Tires, flat tire 249
Tire size 231
Tires, run-flat tires 234
Tires, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tire tread 233
Toll roads, route 151
Tone 162
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 245
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 245
Towing 253
Town/city, navigation 143
Tow-starting 253
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Traction control 102
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 103
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 155
Transmission, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission with dual
clutch 68
Transmission, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 66
Transmission lock, unlocking manually 71
Transmission lock, unlocking manually, with 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 71
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 65
Transmission positions, 7- gear automatic transmis‐
sion 68
Transmission positions, 8- gear automatic transmis‐
sion 66
Transmission, unlocking transmission lock manually,
for 7-gear automatic trans‐
mission 71 Transporting children
safely 55
Tread depth, tires 233
Tread, tires 233
Treble, tone 162
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 73
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 73
Trips, planning 149
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, Comfort Access 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, opening from the inside 38
Trunk lid, opening from the outside 38
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 264
Turn signal, indicator/warning lamp 16
Turn signals 62
Turn signals, bulb replace‐ ment, front 247
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 62
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 232
Unintentional alarms 42
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 78
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 78
Units, temperature 78
Universal remote control 116
Unlocking, from the inside 38
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 34
Unlocking, hood 238
Unlocking, setting the unlock‐ ing characteristics 34 Seite 284ReferenceEverything from A to Z284
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