battery capacity BMW Z4 ROADSTER 2006 E85 Owner's Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
23
Closing
The handle recess in the interior trim of the lug-
gage compartment lid makes it easier to pull
down.
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Cargo bay
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage
compartment lid/tailgate is unlocked.
Roadster: increasing cargo bay
capacity
The cargo bay can be enlarged when the con-
vertible top is closed.Turn the handles on both sides of the cargo bay
outward beyond the resistance point at the
same time, arrow 1.
The convertible top compartment panel swings
up, arrow 2.
Before opening the convertible top:
Turn both handles inward.
The convertible top compartment panel is
folded down.
To avoid any damage when opening the
convertible top, make sure that the con-
vertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay
has been folded down.<
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate is opened
>When attempts are made to start the vehi-
cle
>When there are movements in the vehicle
interior: interior motion sensor, refer to
page24
>When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away: Tilt alarm sensor, refer to
page24
>When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
>An acoustic alarm

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

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
115
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows59,62
Dehumidifying air, refer to
Switching cooling function
on/off59,62
Digital clock47
Dimensions107,108
Dimming mirrors71
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signal indicators42
Disc brakes72
Displacement, refer to Engine
data106
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting56
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant89
– vehicle battery97
Distance remaining, refer to
Cruising range48
Door keys, refer to The key
set18
Door lock20
Doors, unlocking and locking
– acknowledgment
signals19,20
– from inside21
– from outside19
DOT quality grades82
Draft-free ventilation59,63
Drive-off assistant50
Driving Dynamic Control42
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams55
Driving notes70
Driving stability control
systems49
Driving through water71
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes70
Dry air, refer to Switching
cooling function on/
off59,62DSC Dynamic Stability
Control49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– indicator lamp13
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control49
– indicator/warning
lamp13
,50
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC49
– indicator/warning lamp13
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC49
– indicator/warning lamp49
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC49
– indicator/warning lamp50
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution49
Electric
– seat adjustment31
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– convertible top28
– door lock20
– fuel filler door78
– luggage compartment lid22
– storage compartments64
– tailgate22
Electric Power Steering
EPS52
– indicator/warning
lamp13,52
Electric power windows25
– power loss25
Electronic
– brake-force distribution49
– oil level check88
Emergency call98
– button98
Emergency operation, refer to
Opening manually
– tailgate22
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance98Engine38
– break-in period70
– electronics13
– indicator lamp13
– overheated, refer to Coolant
thermometer47
– speed46
– starting38
– switching off39
– temperature47
Engine compartment87
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant89
Engine oil87
– adding89
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils89
– alternative oil grades89
– approved engine oils89
– capacity110
– change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
– change intervals, refer to
Service interval display47
– checking level88
– indicator/warning lamp12
– oil level87
– pressure
87
Engine output, refer to Engine
data106
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine38
EPS Electric Power
Steering52
Equipment scope, refer to the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control49
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system70