Warning lights BMW Z4 2015 E89 User Guide

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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that the system prerequisites for operation are
currently not met.
Call up Check Control messages, refer to
page 85.
Malfunction The warning light comes on when the
system has failed.
A message appears on the Control
Display. More information, refer to page 84.
Park Distance Control PDC
The concept PDC supports you when parking.
You are alerted that you are slowly approach‐
ing an object behind the vehicle and, if equip‐
ped accordingly, in front of the vehicle by:▷Signal tones.▷A visual display.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, for in‐
stance:▷With tow bars and trailer hitches.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With low objects.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷In heavy exhaust.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
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vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may
only be used by the service center, by work‐
shops that operate according to the specifica‐
tions of the vehicle manufacturer with appro‐
priately trained personnel, and by other
authorized persons. Otherwise, its use may
lead to vehicle malfunctions.◀
On the driver's side is an OBD socket for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning light lights up:
The emissions values are deterio‐
rating. Have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible.▷The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Display of the previously described
malfunctions on Canadian models.
Fuel cap The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tight‐
ened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning system
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
Requirements
▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The Assist system is operable.▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle is
activated.▷ConnectedDrive subscription is available.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Initiating an Emergency Request1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
Once the BMW Response Center has re‐
ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle
if it can be established, are transmitted to
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Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 101
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 71
Accident, refer to Initiating an Emergency Request 251
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 114
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 100
Adaptive Light Control 88
Additional telephone 194
Additives, coolant 241
Additives, oil 240
After washing vehicle 258
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 110, 113
Air conditioner 110
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 110
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 112
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation 111, 115
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 113
Air distribution, individ‐ ual 111
Air distribution, manual 111
Air flow rate 111, 114
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 109 Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐
flation pressure 228
Air supply, air condi‐ tioner 110
Air supply, automatic climate control 112
Air supply, ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Air vents 109
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Alarm system 41
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 42
Alarm system, ending an alarm 41
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 42
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 42
All around the headliner 19
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 235
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 117
Alternative oil types 240
AM/FM station 164
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions 153
Antifreeze, coolant 241
Antifreeze, washer fluid 65
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 101
Anti-theft protection 34
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 249
Appointments 210 Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 264
Approved engine oils 240
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 264
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 124
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 75
Ashtray 120
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys‐
tems 101
Assistance when driving off 104
Audio device, external 125
Audio playback 173
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 185
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 113
Automatic air flow 113
Automatic car wash 257
Automatic climate con‐ trol 112
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 113
Automatic cruise control 105
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic recirculated air control 113
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion 59
Automatic transmission, 7- gear with dual clutch 68
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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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Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐cess 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, switching off 59
Engine temperature 74
Entry comparison 25
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 91
Equalizer 162
Equipment, interior 116
Error messages, refer to Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 234
Exhaust system 131
Exterior mirrors 52
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 53
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 53
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 53
Exterior mirrors, setting 52
External audio device 125
External devices 182
External start 252
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78
External temperature display, on computer 78
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 134
F
Fader 162
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 84 Failure of an electrical acces‐
sory 250
False alarm, avoiding uninten‐ tional alarms 42
False alarm, ending an alarm 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 114
Filter, refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 111
Fine wood, care 259
First aid kit 252
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 36
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Flat Tire Monitor, snow chains 235
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning light 95
Flat tire, wheel change 248
Flooding 131
Floor carpet, care 260
Floor mats, care 260
FM/AM station 164
Foot brake 131
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 91
For your own safety 7
Front airbags 92
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 94
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 75
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel display 74
Fuel filler flap 224 Fuel filler flap, unlocking in
case of an electrical mal‐
function 224
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel recommendation 226
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 265
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 265
Fuses 250
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 116
Gasoline display 74
Gasoline, fuel recommenda‐ tion 226
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 153
Gear display, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 69
Gear display, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 68
General driving notes 130
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 140
Grilles, refer to Air vents 109
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 264
H Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 117
Hardtop 44
Hazard warning system 18
HD Radio 165
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Headlamp control, auto‐matic 88
Headlamps, care 258
Headlamps, cleaning 64
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 88
Headlight flasher 62
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headliner 19
Heatable mirrors 53
Heatable rear win‐ dow 111, 114
Heating 109
Heating, mirrors 53
Heating, seats 50
Heavy cargo, stowing 133
Height adjustment, seats 48
Height adjustment, steering wheel 54
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 264
High-beam Assistant 89
High-beams 62
High-beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
High beams, headlight flasher 89
High-beams, indicator lamp 17
High-pressure washers 257
Hills 132
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 104
Holder for beverages 126
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 238
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 131
Hotline 219
House number, entering for navigation 143
Hydroplaning 131 I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 73
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 73
Identification marks, tires 231
iDrive 20
iDrive, changing the date and time 78
iDrive, changing the units of measure and display for‐
mat 78
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 58
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Ignition lock 57
Ignition, switched off 58
Ignition, switched on 58
Indication of a flat tire 95
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 98
Indicator and warning lights 17
Individual air distribution 111
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 228
Inflation pressure warning, tires 94
Information on the navigation data 140
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 119
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 95
Installation location, tele‐ phone 124
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 90 Instrument panel, refer to In‐
strument cluster 16
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 116
Interactive map 147
Interior equipment 116
Interior lights 91
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 35
Interior mirror 53
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 118
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Air conditioner 110
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Automatic climate
control 112
Intermediate destina‐ tions 149
Intermittent wipe 63
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 143
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80
J Jacking points 249
Joystick, refer to iDrive 20
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 32 Seite 279Everything from A to ZReference279
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Unlocking, trunk lid 40
Unlocking without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 189
Upholstery care 259
USB audio interface 183
USB interface 124
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 120
Vehicle– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 237
Vehicle battery 249
Vehicle, battery replace‐ ment 249
Vehicle, break-in 130
Vehicle care 258
Vehicle care, refer to Care 257
Vehicle, cargo 264
Vehicle dimensions, refer to Dimensions 264
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 194
Vehicle jack 249
Vehicle paint 258
Vehicle storage 260
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 257
Vehicle, weight 264
Ventilation 111, 115
Ventilation, draft- free 111, 115
Ventilation, refer to Climate control 109
Vents, refer to Air vents 109
Version of the navigation data 140
Video playback 174
Voice activation, naviga‐
tion 148
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 266
Voice activation system 27
Volume, setting 162
W Warning and indicator lamps 17
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 84
Warning signal volumes 163
Warning triangle 252
Washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid 65
Washing, vehicle 257
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 120
Water on roads 131
Wear indicator in tire 233
Weights 264
Welcome lights 87
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 264
Wheel change 248
Wheels and tires 228
Wheels, changing 234
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 264
Wind deflector 46
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 35
Windows 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging, automatic climate
control 114
Windows, defrosting and re‐ moving condensation, air
conditioner 111 Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 43
Windshield, cleaning 64
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, air condi‐
tioner 111
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, automatic cli‐
mate control 114
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Windshield wash 63
Windshield washer fluid 65
Windshield wash, nozzles 64
Windshield wash, washer fluid 65
Windshield wiper blades, changing 245
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 63
Winter storage, care 260
Winter tires, suitable tires 235
Winter tires, tread 233
Wiper blades, changing 245
Wiper fluid 65
Wood, care 259
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 25
Working in the engine com‐ partment 238
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 245
X
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 246
Y Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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