key BMW Z4 ROADSTER 3.0I 2005 E85 Owner's Guide
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Giving and receiving assistance
96
Giving and receiving assistance
Receiving assistance
The BMW Group's Mobile Service offers you 
24-hour assistance in the event of a breakdown, 
even on weekends and holidays.
The telephone number of the Mobile Service 
control center in your country is listed in the 
Contact brochure.
If your vehicle has the necessary equipment, 
you can contact the Mobile Service or issue an 
emergency call using buttons in the center con-
sole, behind the parking brake under a cover.
When the emergency call is initiated, a tele-
phone connection is established with the BMW 
Assist response center.
If your vehicle is equipped with an activated 
BMW Assist and the current location of the 
vehicle can be determined, this location is 
transmitted to the BMW Assist response cen-
ter.
Requirements for initiating an emergency call or 
contacting Mobile Service:
>Ignition key in position 1 or higher
>The car phone must be registered with a 
mobile network
>The emergency call system must be opera-
tional.
Access to the buttons
Fold up the cover.
1Emergency call
2Roadside Assistance
Initiating an emergency call* 
Press button1 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up. As 
soon as a telephone connection to the BMW 
Assist response center has been set up, the 
indicator lamp flashes.
If the indicator lamp is flashing but you cannot 
hear the emergency call center, you may still be 
heard by the emergency call center.
For technical reasons, the emergency call 
function cannot be guaranteed in certain 
unfavorable conditions.<
If certain requirements are met, an emergency 
call is automatically initiated after a serious 
accident. The automatic emergency call will not 
be hindered by pressing the button.
Roadside Assistance* 
Press button2 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up. As 
soon as a telephone connection to the Road-
side Assistance has been set up, the indicator 
lamp flashes.
Depending on the country you are in, your vehi-
cle's current location will also be transmitted if 
your vehicle is equipped with an activated BMW 
Assist function.
Warning triangle* 
The warning triangle is stored in the rear lug-
gage compartment panel. 
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Giving and receiving assistance
98 positive terminal of the battery or to an aux-
iliary jump-starting terminal of the vehicle to 
be jump-started.
Your BMW is equipped with a special nut, 
refer also to the engine compartment over-
view on page85
3.With the– jumper cable, connect the nega-
tive terminals of both vehicles. 
To do this:
Attach one cable clamp to the negative bat-
tery terminal or to a suitable ground on the 
engine or body work of the support vehicle.
Attach the second cable clamp to the nega-
tive battery terminal or to a suitable ground 
on the engine or body work of the vehicle to 
be jump-started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the support vehicle and 
let it run for several minutes at a slightly ele-
vated engine idle speed
2.Start the engine of the other vehicle as 
usual. 
If the first start attempt is not successful, 
wait a few minutes before another attempt 
in order to allow the discharged battery to 
recharge
3.Allow the engines to run for several minutes
4.Then disconnect the jumper cables in 
reverse sequence
5.Depending on the cause of the fault, have 
the battery checked and recharged.
Never use spray starter fluids to start the 
engine.<
Towing and tow-starting the 
vehicle 
Using the towing eyelet 
The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in the 
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in the 
vehicle at all times. It can be attached at the 
front or rear of your BMW.
Observe the following instructions in 
order to avoid damaging the towing eye-
let or the vehicle: use only the towing eyelet 
supplied with the vehicle, and screw it in firmly 
until it stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing 
on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting the tow-
ing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g. do not lift the 
vehicle using the towing eyelet.<
Access to the threaded socket 
Press out the cover with a screwdriver inserted 
in the recess at the top.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1, because the steering lock could 
otherwise engage and the vehicle could no 
longer be steered. There is no power assist 
while the engine is off. Therefore, you will need 
to exert more force to brake and steer the vehi-
cle.<
Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if required 
by national regulations. If the electrical system 
has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being 
towed, e.g. by placing a sign or a warning trian-
gle in the rear window.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idling position. 
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 99
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph /
70 km/h or a towing distance of 90 miles/
150 km. Otherwise, the automatic transmission 
could be damaged.<
Vehicles with sequential manual 
gearbox SMG
To push or tow the vehicle, turn on the ignition 
and move the selector lever to position N, then 
turn the ignition off again.
Towing methods
In some countries, it is not permitted to tow the 
vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope on public 
roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable towing 
regulations for the country in which you are 
driving.
With a tow bar 
The towing vehicle must not be lighter 
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, 
vehicle handling can no longer be controlled.<
The towing eyelets of both vehicles should be 
on the same side. If the tow bar can only be 
used in a diagonal position, please note the fol-
lowing:
>Clearance is restricted while you are driving 
around corners
>The inclination of the tow bar produces late-
ral force.
Only attach the tow bar to the towing eye-
lets. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.<
With a tow rope
When the towing vehicle is driving off, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps for towing 
because they prevent sudden jerking 
movements. Attach tow ropes only to the tow-
ing eyelet. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.<
With a tow truck 
Have the BMW transported by a tow truck with 
a lift sling, or on a flatbed.
Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eye-
let, or by parts of the body or chassis. 
Otherwise damage could result.<
Tow-starting 
Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic 
transmission.
Jump-starting, refer to page97.<
Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic conver-
ters if the engine is cold. It is better to have the 
vehicle jump-started, refer to page97.
1.Turn on the hazard warning flashers; com-
ply with national regulations
2.Turn the ignition key to position 2
3.Engage the 3rd gear. For vehicles with 
SMG, refer to following column
4.Have the vehicle towed with the clutch 
pedal completely depressed and then 
slowly release the clutch pedal. After the 
engine has started, immediately depress 
the clutch pedal again completely
5.Pull over at a suitable location, remove the 
tow bar or tow rope, and turn on the hazard 
warning flashers
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with sequential manual 
gearbox SMG
>Have the vehicle towed with the selector 
lever in position N
>Select sequential mode. The correct gear 
will automatically be selected and engaged. 
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 107
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit97
Bar, towing99
Battery94
– charging95
– disposal95
– indicator lamp12,94
– jump-starting97
– power supply interruption95
– remote control16
Belts, refer to Safety belts30
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts30
Beverage holders64
Blower
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Blower, refer to Air 
supply59,62
BMW5
BMW Maintenance 
System89
Bottle holders, refer to 
Beverage holders64
Brake fluid88
– filling88
– indicator/warning 
lamp13,88
– level88
Brake force display52
Brake hydraulic system88
– indicator/warning 
lamp13,88
Brake lamps
– brake force display52
– bulb replacement93
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Brake pads88
– break-in procedures68
– warning lamp88
Brake pad wear indicator
– brake pads88
– warning lamp13
Brake rotors
– brake system69
– break-in procedures68Brakes
– ABS50
– brake fluid88
– brake pads88
– break-in procedures68
– indicator/warning 
lamps13,51
– parking brake37
Brake system
– brake fluid88
– brake pads88
– break-in procedures68
– disc brakes69
– indicator lamp13
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor52
Breakdown service, refer to 
Mobile Service96
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential68
Break-in procedures68
Bridging, refer to Jump-
starting97
Bulb replacement, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs91
Buttons in the multifunction 
steering wheel10
C
California laws
– Event Data Recorders90
– Proposition 65 warning6
Can holders, refer to Beverage 
holders64
Capacities105
Capacity
– luggage compartment, refer 
to Weights103
Car battery94
Car care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car keys, refer to Keys16Carpet care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Car radio, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Car telephone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Car wash, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system69
CD changer, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Center high-mount brake 
lamp, bulb replacement93
Central locking system16
– interior18
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel94
– Run Flat tires94
Charge indicator lamp12,94
Check gas cap, indicator 
lamp13
Child-restraint mounting 
system, LATCH35
Child-restraint systems33
Child seat, refer to 
Installing child-restraint 
systems34
Chrome parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cigarette lighter65
Cigarette lighter socket65
Cleaning the rear window, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure 
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Everything from A to Z
108 Clock47,48
– 12- or 24-hour mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
– setting47
Clothes hooks25
Clutch, break-in 
procedures68
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Compact disc operation, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Compartments64
Computer48
– clock, 12- or 24-hour 
mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to Onboard 
Computer48
Condensation, refer to Air 
conditioning mode59,62
Condensation, removing from 
windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Configuring settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory31
Connecting a vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Power socket65
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption49
Consumption display, refer to 
Fuel gauge46
Contents3
Control elements, refer to 
Cockpit10
Controls, lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting57
Convenience operation
– convertible top18
– from outside18
– windows18Convertible top20,21
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation18
– electrical fault23
– emergency closing23
– fully automatic21
– malfunction23
– manual20
– mechanical20
Convertible top compartment 
panel19
Coolant87
– indicator lamp13
– level88
– thermometer46
Coolant water, refer to 
Coolant87
Cooling
– maximum62
– refer to Air conditioning 
mode59,62
Cooling system, refer to 
Capacities105
Copyright2
Correct tires82
Cruise control44
Cruising range49
Cup holders, refer to 
Beverage holders64
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights103
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data102
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical102
– capacities105
– dimensions104
– engine data102
– weights103
Daytime driving lamps56
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control50
– warning lamp13,51
Defective bulb56Defrosting rear window
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows60,62
Digital clock47
Dimensions104
Dimming mirrors70
Dipstick, engine oil86
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signal indicators42
Disc brakes69
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data102
Display elements12
Display lighting, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting57
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Disposal
– of engine oil87
– vehicle battery95
Distance remaining, refer to 
Range49
Door key16
Door lock17
Doors, unlocking and locking
– from inside18
– from outside16,17
DOT quality grades80
Draft-free ventilation59,63
Driving Dynamic Control41
Driving light, refer to Parking 
lamps/Low beams56
Driving notes68
– break-in procedures68
– driving tips68
Driving stability control50
Driving stability control 
systems50 
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Everything from A to Z
110 Floor mats, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Fluid reservoir, washer 
systems86
Fog lamps57
– indicator lamp13
Follow me home lamps56
Footbrake, refer to Driving 
notes69
Front airbags53
Fuel
– average
consumption49
– display46
– quality76
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Fuel filler door76
– unlocking in case of 
electrical fault76
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to 
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities105
Fuses95
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality76
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Gear indicator
– for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic38
– for sequential manual 
gearbox SMG40
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40Gear shifts
– via automatic transmission 
with Steptronic38
– via sequential manual 
gearbox SMG41
Glove compartment64
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights103
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake37
Hands-free microphone, 
refer to Preparations for the 
cellular phone65
Hands-free system65
Hardtop, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation72
Hazard warning flashers10
Headlamp cover, care, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– bulb replacement91
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning43
Headlamps, automatic 
control56
Headlamp washer 
reservoir86
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Headlamp washer
system
– cleaning the headlamps43
– washing fluids86
Head restraints28
Heated mirrors31
Heated seats30
Heating58
– exterior mirrors31
– rear window59,63
– seats30Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo71
Height, refer to 
Dimensions104
Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel31
High beams57
– bulb replacement92
– headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
High Performance
Synthetic Oil87
– alternative oils87
– approved oils87
Holders for beverages64
Hood84
Horn10
Hot exhaust system69
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to Dynamic Brake 
Control DBC50
Hydraulics, brake88
Hydroplaning69
I
Ice warning48
Identification mark
– Run Flat tires82
– tire coding80
Ignition36
Ignition key16
Ignition lock36
Imprint2
Inclines69
Index106 
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 111
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags54
– alarm system26
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
– brakes13
– coolant temperature47
– DSC51
– engine temperature46
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– fog lamps57
– passenger airbags34
– please fasten safety belts30
– reserve46
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG41
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview12
Individual air 
distribution59,62
Individual settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory31
Inflation pressure, tires78
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor52
Inspection47
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting57
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Interior lamps57
– remote control17
Interior motion sensor26
– deactivating26
Interior rearview mirror31
– automatic dimming 
feature70
Interior temperature
adjusting59,62
Interlock, refer to 
Steering lock36
Intermittent
– operation, wipers43
Interval
– display, service47J
Jack94
Jacking points94
Jets, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Jump-starting97
K
Key Memory31
Keys16
Key switch for passenger 
airbags33
Kickdown39
Knock control76
L
Lamps and bulbs91
LATCH, child-restraint 
mounting system35
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs Light-emitting 
diodes94
Length, refer to 
Dimensions104
License plate lamps, bulb 
replacement94
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer 
to the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs94
Lighter65
Lighting
of the instruments57
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams56
LIGHTS ON warning56
Light switch56
Load, vehicle70
Loads, refer to Cargo 
loading70
Loads, securing71
Lock buttons on doors, 
refer to Locking18Locking the doors
– from inside18
– from outside17
Locking the vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside16
Low beams56
– automatic56
– bulb replacement92
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Lug bolts, wrench91
Luggage compartment19
– capacity103
– floor panel91
– increasing capacity19
– opening/closing, 
refer to Luggage 
compartment lid18
– opening from inside the 
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– opening with remote 
control17
Luggage compartment lid18
– emergency operation19
– opening from inside the 
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– remote control17
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires82
Maintenance, refer to Service 
interval display47,89
Maintenance System89
Making telephone calls, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Telephone
Malfunction
– convertible top23
– door lock18
– fuel filler door76
– storage compartments64
Malfunction of electrical 
accessory95
Manual convertible top20 
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Everything from A to Z
112 Manual mode, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
Manual operation
– automatic transmission 
interlock38
– door lock18
– driver's door18
– fuel filler door76
– luggage compartment lid18
– power convertible top23
– storage compartments64
Manual transmission38
Manufacturer5
Master key16
– with remote control16
Maximum cooling62
Maximum speed, winter 
tires82
MD operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions104
Mechanical seat28
Memory, refer to
– Seat Memory29
– Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory31
Microfilter
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Microphone, refer to 
Preparations for the cellular 
phone65
Minidisc operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Mirrors31
– heated31
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual5
Mobile Service96
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety6
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to
– Tire inflation pressure78
M Sports seat29Multifunction steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons in the 
steering wheel10
Multifunction switch
– turn signal indicators/
headlamp flasher42
– washer/wiper system43
N
Neck supports, refer to Head 
restraints28
Nets64
Nylon rope, refer to Towing 
and tow-starting99
O
OBD interface socket90
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel 
specifications76
Odometer46
Oil, refer to Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
oils87
– alternative oils87
– approved oils87
– capacity105
– dipstick86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Oil change intervals, 
refer to the Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models
Oil consumption86
Oil filter change105
Oil level86
– checking86
– indicator lamp13
Oil pressure86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Oil sensor86
– indicator lamp13
Oil service47
Oil types87Onboard computer
– button BC48
Onboard computer, refer to 
Computer or to the Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer
Onboard monitor, refer to 
Computer or to the Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer
Onboard tool kit91
Opening and closing the 
vehicle
– at the door lock17
– from inside18
– from outside16,17
– with the remote 
control16,17
Operating elements10
Outlets, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Outside air mode59
– air conditioning59
Outside air mode, automatic 
climate control62
Outside temperature
display47
– changing units of 
measure48
– in the onboard computer48
P
Paintwork, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Parking brake37
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/Low beams56
Parking lock, refer to 
Parking39
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle5
Passenger airbags
– deactivation33
– reactivation33
Placing the vehicle in storage, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure 
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 113
Plastic, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter59
– Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter63
Power convertible top21
Power loss
– electric power windows20
Power output, refer to Engine 
data102
Power seat29
Power socket65
Power steering, electric42
Power supply interruption
– battery95
Power windows
– initializing20
Power windows protective 
function, refer to Trap 
protection20
Preparations for the cellular 
phone65
Pressure, tires78
Pressure monitoring, tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor52
R
Radio, refer to the Owner's 
Manual for Radio
Radio navigation, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Radio remote control key, 
refer to Master keys with 
remote control16
Rain sensor43
Reading lamps57
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement93
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Rearview mirror31
Rear window defroster
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Recirculated air mode
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62Recirculating the air, refer to 
Recirculated air 
mode59,62
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats28
Refueling76
– fuel filler door76
Releasing
– hood84
Remaining distance, refer to 
Range49
Remaining distance to next 
service47
Remote control16
– luggage compartment lid17
– malfunction17
Replacement key16
Replacement key, refer to 
New keys16
Replacement of tires82
– changing a wheel94
– new wheels and tires82
Replacing lamps, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs91
Restraint systems
– for children35
– refer to Safety belts30
Reverse
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
– manual transmission38
Reverse gear
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Rod antenna, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Rope, refer to Towing and 
tow-starting98
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run 
Flat tires82
Rubber parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run Flat 
tires
82Run Flat tires82
– changing a tire81,82
– changing a wheel94
– flat tire53
– tire inflation pressure78
– winter tires82
S
Safe seating position27
– with airbags27
– with safety belts27
Safety belts30
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– safe seating position27
– warning lamp12,30
Safety systems, refer to
– Airbags53
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS50
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC50
Safety tires, refer to Run Flat 
tires82
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard 
tool kit91
Seat adjustment28
– mechanical28
– M Sports seat29
– power29
Seat heating30
Seat memory29
Seat position, storing29
Seats28
– adjusting the sports seat29
– heating30
– memory, refer to Seat 
memory29
– power adjustment29
– safe seating position27
– storing positions29
Securing, locking the vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside17
Securing loads, 
refer to Cargo loading71 
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Everything from A to Z
114 Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Range selection38
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Service, refer to Mobile 
Service96
Service, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models89
Service and warranty7
Service interval display47,89
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG41
Shiftlock, refer to Range 
selection38
Shift paddles41
Side airbags53
Side turn signal indicators, 
bulb replacement93
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector24
SMG Sequential manual 
gearbox40
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray65
Snow chains83
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics90
SOS, refer to Emergency 
call96
Spare fuses95Spare key16
Spare wheel, refer to Run Flat 
tires82
Special oils, refer to 
Specified engine oils87
Special wash program, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Specified engine oils87
Speed
– winter tires82
Speedometer12
Sport program
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
– Driving Dynamic 
Control41,42
Sports seat
29
Stability control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC50
Standing lamps57
Starting, engine36
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine36
Starting assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC50
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting97
– temperature36
Starting with a flat battery, 
refer to Jump-starting97
Status at time of printing5
Steering lock36
Steering wheel10
– adjusting31
Steptronic, refer to Manual 
mode39
Storage compartments64
– electrical fault64
– opening manually64
Storage nets64
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment19
– Storage compartments64
Storing desired speeds, refer 
to Cruise control44Storing seat position, refer to 
Seat memory29
Summer tires, refer to 
Wheels and tires78
Surface ice, refer to Ice 
warning48
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switch for passenger 
airbags33
Symbols4
T
Tachometer46
Tail lamps, refer to Rear 
lamps93
– bulb replacement93
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel 
tank capacity105
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Technical data102
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety6
Telephone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Telephone preparation65
Temperature
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
– engine46
Temperature display
– ice warning48
– outside temperature47,48
– setting unit of measure48
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control44
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center high-mount brake 
lamp93
– bulb replacement93
Three-point seat belt, refer to 
Safety belts30
Tilt alarm sensor
– deactivating26
– remote control26
Tire coding80