dimensions BMW Z4 ROADSTER 3.0I 2005 E85 Owner's Manual

Technical data
104
Dimensions
All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m.

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

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

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

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

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
115
Tire inflation pressure
– checking78
– restoring78
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor52
Tires
– age80
– break-in procedures68
– changing82
– condition81
– damage81
– DOT quality grades80
– flat53
– inflation pressure78
– replacement82
– Run Flat tires82
– size78
– storage83
– temperature81
– traction80
– tread81
– tread wear80
– tread wear indicators, refer
to Tire tread, Wheel/tire
damage81
– Uniform Tire Quality
Grading80
– winter tires82
Tire storage83
Tool kit, refer to Onboard tool
kit91
Torque, refer to Engine
data102
Tow bar99
Towing98
– with sequential manual
gearbox SMG99
Towing eyelets98
Towing the vehicle98
– with automatic
transmission99
– with the front axle raised99
Tow rope99
Tow sockets for towing
eyelet98
Tow-starting98,99
Track width, refer to
Dimensions104Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC50
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG40
Transmission detent, refer to
Range selection38
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction39
Transporting children
safely33
Transport securing device,
refer to Cargo loading71
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread81
Tread wear indicators
in the tires, refer to
Tire tread, Wheel/tire
damage81
Trip distance recorder, refer to
Trip odometer46
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer46
Trip odometer46
Trunk
– refer to Luggage
compartment19
Trunk lid
– opening via remote
control17
– refer to Luggage
compartment lid18
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid18
Trunk volume, refer to
Luggage compartment
capacity103
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions104
Turn signal indicators42
– indicator lamp13Turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
– front93
– rear93
– side93
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
U
Undercoating, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Units
– average
consumption48
– average
speed48
– temperature48
Unlocking
– from inside18
– from outside16
Used batteries, refer to
Battery disposal95
V
Vehicle
– battery94
– breaking in68
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading70
– cleaning the rear window,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– engine37
– leaving the vehicle37
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions104
– parked70
– storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– washing, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– weight103
Vehicle battery94
Vehicle Memory31

Everything from A to Z
116 Ventilation59,63
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Vents, refer to
Ventilation59,63
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities105
W
Warning and indicator
lamps12
Warning triangle96
Warranty, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models89
Warranty and service7
Washer/wiper system43
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
– Capacities105
– Headlamp washer system
and Windshield washer
system86
Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles44
Washing fluids86
Washing systems86
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray65
Water on roads, flooding69
Weights103
Wheel/tire combinations82
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions104
Wheels and tires78
Width, refer to
Dimensions104
Wind deflector24
Window defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Windows
– convenience operation18
Windshield washer nozzles44Windshield washer
reservoir86
– volume, refer to
Capacities105
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system43
– washing fluids86
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– changing91
Windshield wipers
– changing91
– refer to Washer/wiper
system43
Winter tires82
– changing94
– condition81
– storage83
Wood decoration, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Work in the engine
compartment84
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool
kit91
X
Xenon lamps, bulb
replacement92