key remote BMW Z4 2015 E89 Owner's Manual
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tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2.  Press the desired button for more
than two seconds.
Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.
▷To display short information: touch the
button.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number. Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers. Enter a blank space.
Switching between letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering letters and numbers.
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers.
Switching between upper and lower
case letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐
ters.
SymbolFunction     Tip controller up: reel from upper
to lower case letters.     Tip controller up: reel from lower
to upper case letters.
Entry comparison
Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐
rowed down with every letter entered and let‐
ters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during input
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice
a year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page  41.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐
fer to Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page  243.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Glove compartment, refer to page  124.▷Driver's door, refer to page  37.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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3.Press down the cargo area partition until it
engages on both sides and close the trunk
lid.4.  Press the button on the remote control
for an extended period to fold the retracta‐
ble hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the controller
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Keep the footwell behind the driver's
seat clear
When this Personal Profile function is used,
first make sure that the footwell behind the
driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the objects if the
seat were to move rearward.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed briefly.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page  32.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced,
refer to page  41.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or
lock the driver's door using the integrated key
in the door lock.
Opening and closing: from
the inside
Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Locking and unlocking
Press the button.
The doors and the trunk lid are locked
or unlocked when the front doors are closed,
but they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened" The vehicle
locks automatically after a short period
of time if a door is not opened.▷"Lock after start. to drive" The vehicle
locks automatically after you drive
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Locking
Press on the surface, arrow 2.
This corresponds to pressing the  
  but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Window and convertible top operation
With the ignition in the radio ready state or be‐
yond, the windows and the convertible top can
be opened and closed when a remote control
is located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.
This corresponds to pressing the  
  button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, then the
trunk lid opens again. The hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, a signal sounds.
Switching on the radio ready state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on the
radio ready state, refer to page  58.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on when a remote control is inside
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐
mote control into the ignition lock, refer to
page  57.
Switching off the engine in cars with
Sport automatic transmission
When the engine is switched off, transmission
position P is engaged automatically unless N is
engaged and the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock.
Driving into an automatic car wash with a
Sport automatic transmission
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll, such
as in an automatic car wash, follow the instruc‐
tions in Car washes, refer to page  257.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐
bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐
mote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lights The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started.
The remote control is not inside the vehicle or
is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If
necessary, insert another remote control into
the ignition switch.
The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
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After the engine is switched off, the engine can
only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page  32.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press on the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements inside the vehicle. Interior mo‐
tion sensor, refer to page  42.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it upand steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high-beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via Comfort Access,
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the
same time.
Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
  Press the button on the remote control for
approx. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance when the trunk lid opens; otherwise,
damage may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
  Press the button on the remote control for
at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, refer to page  34.Seite 41Opening and closingControls41
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle, arrow 1.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
ClosingFold up the cover.
Locking
Lock with a key, arrow 2.
If you hand out the remote control without the
integrated key, refer to page  32, such as at a
hotel, the glove compartment cannot be un‐
locked.
USB interface for data transfer
Port for importing and exporting data, such as
music collections, refer to page  177, on USB
devices.
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect a USB hard drive.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment The center armrest contains either two cu‐
pholders, a compartment or the cover for the
snap-in adapter, depending on the equipment
version.
Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to
page  203.
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If a second call comes in during an ongoing
call, a call waiting signal is sounded.
  "Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish an additional call during an active
call.
1."Telephone"2."Active calls"3.  "Hold"
The existing call is put on hold.4.Dial the new phone number or select it
from a list.
  "Return"
The call on hold is resumed.
Switching between two calls, hold call The active call is displayed in color.
The call on hold is displayed in gray.
  "Swap calls"
The call on hold is resumed.
Establishing a conference call Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐
phone conference call.
1.Establish two calls.2.  "Conference call"When terminating a conference call, both calls
are ended. If one call is terminated by another
party, the other call can be continued.
Switching the microphone to mute When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.1."Telephone"2."Active calls"3.  "Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automatically reactivated:
▷When a new connection is established.▷When switching between call parties.
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
cess to network services or for controlling de‐
vices, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐
swering machine. The DTMF code is needed
for this purpose.
1."Telephone"2.Select the contact from a list or "Dial
number".3.  "Keypad dialing"4.Enter the DTMF code via iDrive.
Phone book
Displays The phone book accesses the contacts and
shows all contacts for which a phone number
has been stored. The entries can be selected
to make a call.
1."Telephone"2."Phone book"
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts.
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AUTO program with auto‐matic climate control  113 
AUX-IN port  182 
Average fuel consumption  75 
Average fuel consumption, setting the unit  78 
Average speed  75 
Axle loads, refer to Weights  264 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment  48 
Backrest width adjust‐ ment  50 
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment  247 
Balance  162 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  252  
Bass  162 
Battery, disposal  41 
Battery, power failure  249 
Battery, remote control  32 
Battery, replacement in the remote control  41 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  249 
Battery, vehicle  249 
Before entering the car wash  257 
Belts, refer to Safety belts  50 
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts  50 
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  126 
Black and white map dis‐ play  156 
Blower, refer to Air flow rate  111, 114  
Bluetooth audio  185 
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating  195 BMW Apps  220 
BMW Driver's Guide App  6 
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel  134 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem  243 
BMW Online  218 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  126 
Brake assistant, refer to Dy‐ namic Brake Control  101 
Brake discs, breaking in  130 
Brake force display  100 
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic  101 
Brake lights, adaptive  100 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  100 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  247 
Brake pads, breaking in  130 
Brake, refer to Parking brake  61 
Brakes, ABS  101 
Braking, notes  131 
Braking, parking brake  61 
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance  217 
Break-in  130 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  80 
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs  245 
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton  57 
Buttons on the steering wheel  14 
Bypassing, see Starting aid  252  
C Calendar  210 California Proposition 65
Warning  7 
Camera, care  260 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  126 
Capacities  265 
Capacities, cargo area, refer to Weights  264 
Capacities, fuel tank, refer to Filling capacities  265 
Car battery  249 
Car care products  258 
Care  257 
Care, displays  260 
Care, vehicle  258 
Cargo  132 
Cargo area  121 
Cargo area, capacity  264 
Cargo area capacity, enlarg‐ ing  121  
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess  40 
Cargo area, lamp, refer to In‐ terior lights  91 
Cargo area, opening from the inside  38 
Cargo area, opening from the outside  38 
Cargo, securing  122 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  134 
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control  32 
Carpet, care  260 
Car phone installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  124 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  194 
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices  120 
Car wash  257 
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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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