head BMW Z4 2015 E89 Owner's Guide

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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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 selectedspecial 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank   2412Starting aid terminal, negative termi‐
nal   2523Vehicle identification number4Filler neck for washer fluid for the head‐
lamp and window washer system   655Engine oil filler neck  2406Starting aid terminal, positive termi‐
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Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls and displays in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
you drive with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glasses do not need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlights does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lights increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
Headlight setting
Changing the bulbs and lights may influence
the headlight settings. Have the headlight set‐
ting checked by a service center and corrected
if necessary after changing bulbs or lights.Xenon headlights
At a glance1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high-beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Adhere to the general instructions, refer to
page 245.
With Xenon headlights, the following lights are
designed with LED technology:
▷Parking and roadside parking lights.▷Daytime running lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Sport automatic transmission1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 61.3.Drive into the car wash.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
When starting the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Retractable hardtop
When you open a wet hardtop, water drops
may run into the cargo area. If necessary, re‐
move items from the cargo area beforehand to
avoid water stains or soiling.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
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Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only
use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value
of 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaners or a
steam jet hotter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise,
damage may result. Adhere to the manufac‐
turer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may
destroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Moisten the cloth lightly with water if neces‐
sary.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
No chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
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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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Catalytic converter, refer toHot exhaust system 131
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 243
CD/DVD 172
CD notes 176
CDs, storing 177
Center armrest 124
Center brake light, bulb re‐ placement 248
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Central locking from the in‐ side 37
Central locking, setting the unlocking characteristics 34
Central locking system from the outside 33
Central locking system, prin‐ ciple 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 234
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 237
Check Control 84
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint system 55
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 55
Chrome parts, care 259
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 120
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 110, 113
Cleaning, displays 260
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 257
Clock 73
Clock, 12h/24h format 79
Clock, setting the time and date 78 Clock, setting the time
zone 78
Closing from the inside 37
Closing from the outside 34
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher 62
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 63
Comfort Access 39
Comfort Access, battery re‐ placement 41
Comfort Access, in a car wash 40
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 18
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 103
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 125
Compass 118
Computer 75
Computer, displays on the Control Display 75
Concierge service 217
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 132
Condition Based Service CBS 243
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 36
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 195
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 75
Contacts 206
Control Display 20 Control Display, care 260
Control Display, settings 80
Controller 21
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 101
Convenient loading 35
Convenient opening and clos‐ ing, retractable hardtop 35
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 35
Convertible top, refer to Re‐ tractable hardtop 44
Coolant 241
Coolant, checking the level 241
Coolant temperature 74
Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 241
Corrosion on brake discs 132
Courtesy lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 91
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 203
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter in center armrest
storage compartment 124
Cruise control 105
Cruise control, malfunc‐ tion 107
Cupholder 126
Curb weight, refer to Weights 264
Current location, storing 144
D
Damage, tires 233
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 90
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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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Seats, storing the setting, re‐fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 51
Sensors, care 260
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 243
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Services, remote 221
Servotronic 104
Settings and information 77
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 79
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 32
Settings, DVD 175
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 80
Shift paddles on steering wheel, 7-gear automatic
transmission 70
Shift paddles on steering wheel, 8-gear automatic
transmission 67
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 266
Side airbags 92
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 48
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 121
Slot for remote control 57
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 120
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 203
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen‐ ter armrest storage com‐
partment 124
Snow chains 235 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 244
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 120
Software applications, iPhone 220
Software part number 194
Software update 189
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 251
Spare fuses 250
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 145
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Specified oil types 240
Speed, average 75
Speed limit 85
Speedometer 16
Split screen 24
Split screen map set‐ tings 155
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 153
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport program, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 70
Sport program, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 67
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 64
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 57
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 58
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 59
Starting aid 252
Starting the engine 58
State/province, selecting for navigation 142
Stations, stored 170 Station, storing 164
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 257
Steering wheel 54
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel, buttons on the steering wheel 14
Stopping, engine 59
Storage compartments 125
Storage, tires 235
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 51
Storing the vehicle 260
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 143
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 228
Summer tires, tread 233
Suspension settings 102
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 102
Switching off, engine 59
Switching off, vehicle 59
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 74
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 38
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 38
Tailgate, remote control 35
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Tail lights 247
Tank display 74
Tasks 211
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 264
Telephone 194
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 198 Seite 283Everything from A to ZReference283
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