width BMW Z4 2016 E89 Owner's Manual

▷Press the upper/lower section of the
switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width Change the width of the backrest using the
side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The backrest width decreases/increases.
Seat heating
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature set last.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Seats with safety belt The vehicle has two seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every build
if the seat is correctly adjusted.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀Seite 48ControlsAdjusting48
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Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver and
passenger
The indicator lamp lights up and a
signal sounds. In addition, a message
appears on the Control Display.
Check whether the safety belt has
been fastened correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Seat and mirror memory
General information Two different driver's seat and exterior mirrorpositions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar
support are not stored.
Storing
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page 55.2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
the LED goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐
ing, as an unexpected movement of the seat or
steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
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Activating1.Slide the mirror changeover switch to the
driver's side mirror position, arrow 1.2.Shift into reverse or engage transmission
position R.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger side mirror position, arrow 2.
Fold in and outPress button 2.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically
while the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Blinding effect from behind when driving at
night: turn the knob.
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
rearview and exterior mirrors is controlled by
two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror.
One photo cell is in the mirror frame or in the
mirror, see arrow; the other is on the back of
the mirror.
For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
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Seat position
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the passenger seat as far back and as
high as possible to obtain the best possible
position for the belt.
Backrest width1.Adjust the backrest width to its widest set‐
ting, refer to page 48.2.Install the child seat.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Child seat security
The safety belt for the passenger can be
locked to prevent it from being pulled out when
it is used to secure child restraint systems.
To lock the safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Child restraint fixing system with
tether strap
For Canadian Customers only
The following statement is required by Trans‐
port Canada
This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready
tether anchorages. As such neither a child re‐
straint system, nor a booster cushion, requiring
the use of a tether strap can be properly se‐
cured in the vehicle.
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Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIWith Sport Package:225/45 R 17 91 H M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL RSC2.5/363.0/442.5/363.0/44Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W RSC2.5/36-2.5/36-Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W RSC-2.7/39-2.8/41Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W RSC2.5/36-2.7/39-Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W RSC-2.9/42-3.2/46Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC2.5/36-2.5/36-Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL RSC-2.9/42-3.0/44More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 262.
Tire inflation pressures Z4 sDrive35is

Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up
to 100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds in‐
cluding those exceed‐
ing 100 mph/160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the table are in‐
dicated in bar/psi with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/45 R 17 91 H M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL RSC2.5/363.0/442.5/363.0/44Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W RSC2.7/39-2.7/39-Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W RSC-3.2/46-3.2/46Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL RSC2.5/36-2.5/36-Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL RSC-3.0/44-3.0/44More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 262.Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the
tire makes it easier to identify and choose the
right tires.Tire size
Example: 225/45 R 17 91 V
225: nominal width in mm
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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
2013.
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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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐
tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 62, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Unscrew the road antenna.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
Manual transmission
1.Shift to neutral.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 59.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.Seite 255CareMobility255
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Technical dataVehicle 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 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in the
Owner's Manual serve as guidelines. Detailed
values can be obtained from your registrationdocuments, from labels in your vehicle, or from
the service center.
Dimensions
BMW Z4Width with mirrorsinches/mm76.8/1,951Width without mirrorsinches/mm70.5/1,790Heightinches/mm50.8/1,291Height Z4 sDrive35isinches/mm50.6/1,284Lengthinches/mm166.9/4,239Length Z4 sDrive35isinches/mm167.1/4,244Wheelbaseinches/mm98.3/2,496Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35.1/10.7
Weights

Z4 sDrive28iZ4 sDrive35iZ4 sDrive35isApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,858/1,750——Seite 262ReferenceTechnical data262
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Average fuel consumption– Setting the units 76
Average speed 73
Axle loads, refer to Weights 262
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment 46
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 48
Backup lights
– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Balance 160
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 250
Bass 160
Battery
– Disposal 39, 248– Power failure 247– Remote control 30– Replacement in the remote
control 39– Replacement, vehicle bat‐
tery 247– Vehicle 247
Before entering the car
wash 255
Belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 48
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Black and white map dis‐ play 154
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 108, 111
Bluetooth audio 183
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 193
BMW Apps 218
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 132
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 241
BMW Online 216
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Brake assistant, refer to Dy‐ namic Brake Control 99
Brake discs, breaking in 128
Brake force display 98
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 99
Brake lamps– Brake force display 98
Brake lights
– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Brake lights, adaptive 98
Brake pads, breaking in 128
Brakes
– ABS 99
Braking
– Notes 129– Parking brake 59
Braking safely 129
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance 215
Breaking in 128
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 78
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 243
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 55
Buttons on the steering wheel 12
Bypassing, see Starting aid 250
C Calendar 208
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 258
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Capacities 263
Capacities– Cargo area, refer to
Weights 262– Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐
pacities 263
Car battery 247
Car care products 256
Care 255
Care, displays 258
Care, vehicle 256
Cargo 130
Cargo area 119
Cargo area
– Capacity 262– Comfort Access 38– Lamp, refer to Interior
lamps 89– Opening from the inside 36– Opening from the out‐
side 36
Cargo area capacity, enlarg‐
ing 119
Cargo, securing 120
Cargo straps, securing cargo 132
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 258
Car phone
– Installation location, refer to
Center armrest 122
Car phone, refer to Tele‐
phone 192
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 118
Car wash 255
Car wash
– With Comfort Access 38
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 129
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241
CD/DVD 170
CD/DVD notes 174
CDs, storing 175
Cell phone 192
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Version of the navigationdata 138
Video playback 172
Voice activation– Navigation 146
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 264
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 160
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 161
Warning triangle 250
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer fluid 62
Washing, vehicle 255
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 118
Water on roads 129
Wear indicator in tire 231
Weights 262
Welcome lamps 85
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wheel change 246
Wheels and tires 226
Wheels, changing 232
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wind deflector 44
Window, convenient opening and closing 33
Windows 40
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112Windows, defrosting and re‐
moving condensation– Air conditioner 109
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield
– Cleaning 62– Defrosting and defogging,
air conditioner 109– Defrosting and defogging,
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 109
Windshield wash 61
Windshield wash
– Nozzles 62– Washer fluid 62
Windshield washer fluid 62
Windshield wiper blades, changing 243
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Winter storage, care 258
Winter tires, suitable tires 233
Winter tires, tread 231
Wiper blades, changing 243
Wiper fluid 62
Wood, care 257
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 23
Working in the engine com‐ partment 236
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
X Xenon headlights
– Bulb replacement 244
Y
Your individual vehicle
– Settings, refer to Personal
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