data BMW Z4 COUPE 2006 E86 Owner's Manual

Z4 3.0i
Z4 3.0siOwner's Manual for Vehicle
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Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on special
topics is by using the index starting on
page112.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
30Adjustments
35Transporting children safely
38Driving
46Everything under control
49Technology for driving comfort and
safety
55Lamps
58Climate
64Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
70Special operating instructions
Mobility
78Refueling
80Wheels and tires
86Under the hood
91Maintenance
93Replacing components
98Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
106Technical data
112Everything from A to Z

Opening and closing
18
Opening and closing
The key set
1Master keys with remote control
2Spare key
Master key with remote control
Each master key contains a rechargeable bat-
tery that is automatically recharged when it is in
the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
Use the master key at least twice a year in order
to keep the batteries charged.
Depending on which master key is recognized
when the vehicle is unlocked, different settings
are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer
to Key Memory.
Spare key
For storage in a safe place, e.g. in your wallet.
This key is not intended for constant use.
New keys
You can obtain new keys, whether as additional
keys or replacement keys, at your BMW Center.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions
You can have your BMW Center program a vari-
ety of functions on your BMW according to your
individual requirements.
Vehicle Memory refers to vehicle-oriented set-
tings and Key Memory refers to person-ori-ented settings. You can have up to four different
basic settings adjusted for four different per-
sons. The only requirement is that each person
uses his or her own master key with remote
control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual
user by means of a data exchange with the key,
and makes adjustments accordingly.
Colored decals were provided with the keys to
help you distinguish between the different per-
sonal remote control keys.
What the system can do
You can learn about the entire array of features
that Vehicle Memory and Key Memory offer you
at your BMW Center.
You will see this symbol throughout the
Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at
appropriate places of the settings that are avail-
able to you.<
Depending on how the memory functions
are configured, the vehicle may be oper-
ated differently from what is described in the
Owner's Manual. Should you decide to sell your
BMW one day, please remember to have the
memory functions returned to their original fac-
tory settings.<
Examples for Vehicle Memory
>Signal as acknowledgment when locking or
unlocking your vehicle, refer to page19, 20
>Automatic opening of windows, refer to
page25
>Acoustic warning when the key is still in the
ignition switch after the driver's door has
been opened, refer to page39
>Activation/deactivation of triple turn signal,
refer to page42
>Activation/deactivation of daytime running
light
*, refer to page55

Maintenance
92
Exhaust emission values
The warning lamp lights up: the
exhaust emission values have wors-
ened. Have the car checked as soon as
possible.
The lamps flash under certain conditions. This
indicates excessive misfiring of the engine. If
this happens, you should reduce your speed
and visit your nearest BMW Center as soon as
possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly
lead to serious damage of emissions-related
components, especially the catalytic converter.
Canadian models display this warning
lamp.
If the gas cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system will assume that fuel
vapor is escaping. An indicator will then light up.
If the cap is then tightened, the indicator will go
out within a few days.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a
device for recording or sending certain vehicle
data or information. In addition, if you have
signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist,
certain vehicle data may be transmitted or
recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding
services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

Reference
This chapter will help you find the desired
information as quickly as possible. It contains
the Technical data section as well as the
manual's index.
Reference

Technical data
106
Technical data
Engine data
Z4 3.0iZ4 3.0si
Displacement cu in/cmµ182.8/2,996 182.8/2,996
Number of cylinders 6 6
Maximum power output hp 215 255
at engine speed rpm 6,250 6,600
Maximum torque ft lbs/Nm 185/251 220/300
at engine speed rpm 2,750 2,750

Technical data
108
Coupe: dimensions
All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m.

Technical data
110
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 14.5/55 Fuel specifications: page79
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
Window washer system For details: page44
including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5
Cooling system including
heating circuitFor details: page89
>Manual transmission US quarts/liters 8.0/7.6
>Automatic transmission US quarts/liters 8.9/8.4
Engine with oil filter renewal US quarts/liters 6.9/6.5 Oil grades: page89

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
113
Backup lamps
– bulb replacement96
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit99
Bar, refer to Towing
methods101
Battery97
– charging97
– disposal97
– indicator/warning
lamp12,97
– jump-starting99
– power supply interruption97
– remote control18
Being towed101
Belts, refer to Safety belts33
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts33
Beverage holders65
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate59,62
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System91
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders65
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC49
Brake fluid90
– indicator/warning lamp13
– level90
– warning lamp90
Brake Force Display52
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brake system90
Brake hydraulic system
– indicator/warning lamp13
Brake lamps
– brake force display52
– bulb replacement96
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp13
Brake pads90
– break-in procedures70
– warning lamp90
Brake pad wear indicator
– brake pads90
– indicator/warning lamp13Brake rotors72
– brake system72
– break-in procedures70
Brakes
– ABS49
– brake fluid90
– brake pads90
– braking safely71
– break-in procedures
70
– indicator/warning
lamps13,50
– parking brake39
Brake system90
– brake fluid90
– brake pads90
– break-in procedures70
– disc brakes72
– indicator/warning lamp13
Brake wear warning90
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor51
Breaking in the clutch70
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential70
Break-in procedures70
Bridging, refer to Jump-
starting99
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs93
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs93
Burned fuel, refer to
Fuel specifications79
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California laws
– Event Data Recorders92
– Proposition 65 warning5
Can holders, refer to Beverage
holders65
Capacity
– cargo bay, refer to
Weights109
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery97Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Care products, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cargo bay23
– capacity109
– floor panel93
– increasing capacity23
– opening and closing21,22
– opening from inside the
vehicle21,22
– opening from the outside21
– roller-blind cover65
Cargo loading
– stowing cargo73
– vehicle72
Car jack
– jacking points97
Car keys, refer to The key
set18
Carpet care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Car radio, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system70
CD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Center high-mount brake
lamp, bulb replacement96
Central locking
– from inside21
Central locking system19

Everything from A to Z
114 Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing a wheel96
– Run-Flat Tires96
Charge indicator lamp12,97
Check gas cap, indicator
lamp13
Child-restraint mounting
system, LATCH37
Child-restraint systems36
Child seat, refer to Installing
child-restraint systems36
Chrome parts, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter65
Cleaning the rear window,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning the windows
– automatically, refer to Rain
sensor43
– reservoir capacity110
– spray nozzles44
– washer/wiper system43
– washer fluid44
– washer fluid reservoir44
Clock47
– 12h/24h mode48
– onboard computer48
– setting48
– setting, refer also to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Clothes hooks66
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc operation, refer
to Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard ComputerComputer48
– button BC48
– clock, 12h/24h mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked72
Condensation, removing from
windows
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances67
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption48
Consumption display, refer to
Fuel gauge46
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– convertible top20
– from outside20
– windows20
Convertible top26,27
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation20
– electrical fault28
– emergency closing28
– fully automatic27
– malfunction28
– manual26
– mechanical26
Convertible top compartment
panel23
Coolant89
– checking level89
– indicator lamp13
– thermometer47
Coolant water, refer to
Coolant89Cooling
– maximum62
– refer to Switching cooling
function on/off59,62
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant89
Cooling function
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities110
Copyright2
Correct tires84
Cruise control44
Cruising range48
Cup holders, refer to
Beverage holders65
Curb weight, refer to
Weights109
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data106D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting56
Data, technical
– capacities110
– dimensions107,108
– engine106
– measurements107,108
– weights109
Daytime running light55
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control49
– indicator/warning lamp13
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking19
Defective bulb55
Defrosting, windows59,62
Defrosting the windshield,
refer to Defrosting
windows59,62
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62