headlights BMW Z4 2015 E89 Owner's Manual

Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button, arrow. The LED in the button
lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow. The LED in the
button goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlights
Pull the lever, arrow.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
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LampsVehicle 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.
At a glance0Lamps off
Daytime running lights1Parking lights and daytime running lights2Low-beam headlights and welcome lights3Automatic headlamp control, daytime run‐
ning lights, welcome lamps, High-beam
Assistant, and Adaptive Light Control
When you open the driver's door with the igni‐
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐
matically switched off if the light switch is in
position 0, 2, or 3.
Switch on the parking lights if necessary,
switch position 1.
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
Parking lamps Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 89.
Low beams Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lights When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or : the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome light"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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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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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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