brake BMW Z4 M ROADSTER&COUPE 2007 Owners Manual

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
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Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various colors and combinations.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
> Red and yellow:
Continue driving cautiously
> Yellow:
Have the system checked soon
or
for your information
> Green or blue:
For your information
Antilock Brake System ABS/Driving
stability control systems
+
Antilock Brake System ABS/Driving
stability control systems for Canadian
models
Brake system
+
Brake warning lamp for Canadian mod-
els
Brake pads
+
Parking lamps/Low beams
Flat Tire Monitor
* +18
Tire Pressure Monitor
* +18
Airbags
+
Safety belt reminder
Defective bulb
Doors or luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate open
Engine electronics
+
Malfunction in the engine electronics.
You can continue to drive with reduced
engine output. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
Service engine soon
+
Service engine soon indicator lamp for
Canadian models
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
+18
Add coolant
Add washer fluid
Coolant temperature 17
Check gas cap
+

Technology for driving comfort and safety
18
Technology for driving comfort and safety
Driving stability control
systems
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe does not feature Dynamic
Traction Control DTC.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents slip at the drive wheels while
starting off and accelerating the vehicle. DSC
also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions,
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In these
cases, and subject to physical limits, DSC helps
to keep the vehicle on a steady course by
reducing engine speed and by applying brakes
at individual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed
even with DSC. It will always be the
driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that
matches road conditions. Therefore, do not
limit the additional safety margin by practicing
risky driving. <
Deactivating DSC
Press the button; the DSC indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. No more interven-
tions to increase stability and forward momen-
tum are carried out.
To enhance vehicle stability, reactivate DSC as
soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button briefly; the indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
Checking
The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
The indicator lamp is lit:
DSC is deactivated.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe is not equipped with Run-Flat
Tires. You should therefore observe the follow-
ing when you receive a flat tire warning.
Flat tire warning
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up in red. A signal also
sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial
loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and pull the vehicle over
carefully. Avoid strong braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Determine which tire is damaged. To do
this, check the tire inflation pressure using
the M Mobility System, refer to Restoring
tire inflation pressure on page 33.
3. Use the M Mobility System to repair the flat
tire, refer to page 31.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe is not equipped with Run-Flat
Tires. Therefore, note the following if the sys-
tem warns of low tire inflation pressure.

Special operating instructions
22
Special operating instructions
Break-in procedures
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, please take note of the
following differences for your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe.
Always obey all official speed limits.
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/170 km/h.
Strictly avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
to full-throttle position.
After the breaking-in inspection at 1,200 miles/
2,000 km, engine or road speeds can be gradu-
ally increased.
Transmission
The function of the tr ansmission reaches its
optimal level only after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
After replacing components
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Driving notes
Ground clearance
The front spoiler greatly restricts the
vehicle's ground clearance. Make sure
that your BMW always has sufficient ground
clearance, e.g. when entering underground
garage complexes or driving over the edge of a
curb; otherwise the front spoiler could be dam-
aged. <
Braking safely
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe is equipped with perforated
brake discs.
In certain braking situations, operation of the
perforated brake discs can cause noise; how-
ever, this does not affect the performance and
operating safety of the brakes.

Under the hood
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Under the hood
Important parts in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp and
windshield washer system
2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
3 Jump-starting connection 4
Reservoir for brake fluid
5 Coolant expansion tank
6 Chassis ground, negative terminal
7 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Checking the
oil level
Engine oil
Like fuel consumption, engine oil consumption
depends on your driving style and the vehicle's
operating conditions.
Warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up in red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct,
please contact your nearest BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
Do not continue driving, otherwise the
engine could sustain serious damage
from inadequate lubrication. <
Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
while you are driving. A signal also
sounds.
The oil level is at the absolute minimum; check
engine oil level using dipstick 7 and refill as
soon as possible. Do not drive more than
30 miles/50 km before refilling.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch.
Roadster
The onboard tool kit can be found on the right-
hand side of the cargo bay in a compartment
next to the battery cover.
Coupe: access to onboard tool kit
1.Turn the quick-release fastener counter-
clockwise.
2. Pull out the cover.
When reinstalling the cover, make sure
that its tabs are inserted into the corre-
sponding cut-outs in the cargo bay trim panel. hand side of the cargo bay on top of the battery.
M Mobility System
Repairing a flat tire
To repair a flat tire, an M Mobility System is pro-
vided in your BMW Z4 M Roadster/Z4 M Coupe.
Using this system you can apply a sealant to the
inside of the tire, seal off the damaged area,
restore the tire inflation pressure and then con-
tinue driving.
Safety measures in the event of a flat:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Lock the steering wheel so that the wheels are
facing straight ahead. Apply the parking brake
and engage first or reve rse gear. Have all vehi-
cle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure
that they remain outside the immediate area in a
safe place, such as behind a guardrail.
If a warning triangle
* or portable hazard warning
lamp
* is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all national safety guidelines
and regulations. <
Preparation
If possible, do not remove foreign bodies which
have penetrated the tire.

Everything from A to Z
42
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System
– indicator lamp11
Accessories, refer to
– Your individual vehicle 5
Airbags
– indicator lamp 11
– warning lamp 11
AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 26
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp 11
Approved engine oils 29
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 18
Axle loads, refer to Weights 41
B
Battery
– indicator lamp10
Brake fluid
– indicator/warning lamp 11
Brake hydraulic system
– indicator/warning lamp 11
Brake lamps
– indicator lamp, defective bulb 11
Brake pad wear indicator
– warning lamp 11
Brakes
– indicator/warning lamps 11
– operating noise 22
Brake system
– indicator/warning lamps 11
Breaking-in inspection 17
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential 22
Breaking in the transmission,
refer to Transmission 22Break-in procedures
22
Buttons on the steering wheel 9
C
Capacity
– cargo bay, refer to
Weights 41
Cargo bay
– battery cover 31
– capacity 41
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 12
Charge indicator lamp 10
Check gas cap, indicator lamp 11
Cockpit 8
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 12
Compound brake discs, refer to Braking safely 22
Consumption display, refer to
Fuel gauge 17
Controls and displays 8
Coolant
– indicator lamp 11
Coolant temperature 17
Coolant temperature gauge,
refer to Coolant
temperature 17
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 41
Customized equipment, refer to Your individual vehicle 5
Cylinders, refer to Engine data 38
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 8Data
38
– dimensions 39,40
– engine data 38
– technical 38
Data, technical
– capacities 41
– engine data 38
– weights 41
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
– warning lamp 11
Dimensions 39,40
Dipstick, engine oil 29
Displacement, refer to Engine data 38
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster 10
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 10
Displays and controls 8
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 18
Driving notes 22
Driving stability control
systems 18
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 18
– indicator lamp 11,18
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– indicator lamp 11
Dynamic Driving Control 16
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 18
– indicator lamp 11,18
E
Engine
– breaking in 22
– data 38
– electronics 11
– indicator lamp 11
– speed 17

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Engine compartment28
Engine data 38
Engine oil 28
– adding 29
– additives 29
– alternative oil grades 30
– approved engine oils 29
– dipstick 29
– indicator/warning lamp 10
– oil grades, refer also to
Approved engine oils 29
Engine oil level 28
– checking 29
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil pressure 28
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil sensor
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil temperature, refer
to Engine oil
thermometer 17
Engine oil thermometer 17
Engine output, refer to Engine data 38
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data 38
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 18
F
Fasten safety belts
– warning lamp11
Filling sealant into wheel 33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– M Mobility System 31
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18
Flat tire, refer to Repairing a
flat tire 31
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 18
– indicator/warning
lamp 11,18
– snow chains 27
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 18 Fuel
– capacity, refer to
Capacities 41
– display 17
– quality 26
Fuel, refer to Fuel specifications 26
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 17
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Capacities 41
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications 26
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 41
Ground clearance 22
H
Hazard warning flashers 12
Headlamp flasher
– indicator lamp 10
Headlamp washer reservoir
– volume, refer to
Capacities 41
Height, refer to
Dimensions 39,40
High beams
– indicator lamp 10
Hood 28
Horn 8
I
Indicator/warning lamp
– brakes 11
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor 19
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 10
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18Inspection, refer to Service
interval display 17
Instrument cluster 10
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 8
Instrument panel, refer to Instrument cluster 10
Interval
– display, service 17
K
Knock control26
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions 39,40
Longlife oils 30
– alternative oils 30
– approved engine oils 29
Low-beam headlamps
– indicator lamp 11
Low beams
– indicator lamp, defective bulb 11
Luggage compartment capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity 41
Luggage compartment lid
– indicator lamp 11
M
M Mobility System 31
– compressor 32
– viscosity 32
Maintenance
– refer to Service interval display 17
Manufacturer 5
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 39,40
Mobility System 31
O
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel
specifications 26

Everything from A to Z
44
Oil, refer to Engine oil
28
Oil consumption 28
Oil grades 29
Oil level 28
– checking 29
– indicator lamp 10
Oil pressure 28
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Oil sensor
– indicator lamp 10
Oil service 17
Onboard tool kit 31
P
Parking brake
– indicator lamp11
Parking lamps
– indicator lamp 11
Parts and accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5
Permissible axle load, refer to
Weights 41
Permissible gross weight, refer to Weights 41
Power output, refer to Engine data 38
Power steering, hydraulic 19
Pressure, tires
– restoring with M Mobility System 31
Pressure monitoring, tires, refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 18
R
Rear lamps
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 11
Refueling 26
S
Safety belts
– warning lamp 11 Safety systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 18
Sealant bottle, refer to
M Mobility System 31
Service interval display 17
Signal horn, refer to Horn 8
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 29
Specified engine oils 29
Speedometer 10
Sport program
– Dynamic Driving Control 16
Stability control, refer to
– Driving stability control systems 18
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 18
Status at time of printing 5
Steering wheel 8
– buttons on steering wheel 9
Switches, refer to Cockpit 8
Symbols 4
T
Table of contents 3
Tachometer 17
Tailgate
– indicator lamp 11
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 41
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Technical data 38
Temperature
– engine 17
Tire, flat 18,19
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– indicator/warning lamp 11
– M Mobility System 31
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18
Tire inflation pressure 27
– loss 18
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 18
– indicator/warning lamp 19
Tires
– flat 18,19
– M Mobility System 31
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 18
Tool kit, refer to Onboard tool kit 31
Torque, refer to Engine data 38
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 18
Track width, refer to Dimensions 39,40
Traction control, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 18
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 39,40
Turn signal indicators
– indicator lamp 10
V
Vehicle
– break-in period 22
– dimensions, refer to Dimensions 39,40
– weight 41
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to Capacities 41
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 10
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
– Capacities 41
Weights 41
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 39,40
Wheels and tires 27
Width, refer to
Dimensions 39,40