Stop BMW Z4 2015 E89 Owner's Guide

Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
7-gear Sport automatic transmission
Vehicles with a 7-gear Sport automatic trans‐
mission with a dual clutch can be towed for
short distances if the following instructions are
adhered to.
Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page 71.
Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h and a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km or damage to the transmission
can occur.◀
Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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.
Secure the vehicle against rolling off
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Being towed Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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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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Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under
the cargo floor panel, refer to page 245.
Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Front
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom left in the
cover panel.
Rear
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom center in the
cover panel.
Tow-starting
Sport automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the Sport automatic transmission, the
engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 252, it. If the vehicle is equipped with a
catalytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system; .2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 57.3.Shift into 3rd gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 256MobilityBreakdown assistance256
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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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Vehicle information
Computer FunctionCommandOpen the computer.›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommandNavigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter the town/city.›City‹Enter the country.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Switch on the spoken instruction.›Switch on voice instructions‹Seite 267Short commands of the voice activation systemReference267
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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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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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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
Head airbags 92 Seite 278ReferenceEverything from A to Z278
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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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