height adjustment BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE35I 2010 E89 Owner's Manual

Adjustments
42
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired
position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently
forward or back to make sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or
lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back-
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Distance:
Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Tilt*
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Thigh support*
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-
ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
1Longitudinal direction
2Height
3Angle

Adjustments
46
Automatic heating
Depending on the outside temperature, both
exterior mirrors are heated automatically when
the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger-side mirror tilt function –
automatic curb monitor*
Activating
1.Push the switch to the position for the
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.
2.Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R.
The glass of the mirror on the passenger
side tilts slightly down. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle, e.g., a curb, when backing
into a parking space.
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen-
ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-
lamps of cars behind you when driving
at night.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature*
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
and exterior mirrors
* is controlled by two photo
cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is
on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not
cover the area between the interior rearview
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield
directly in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected
movement.<
1.Fold the lever down.
2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated
position.

Everything from A to Z
242 Heating93
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate93
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo116
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel46
High-beam assistant90
High beams90
– headlamp flasher90
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant90
High-pressure
washer208,209
High water, refer to Driving
through water114
Highways, refer to Route
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Homepage BMW4
Hood201
Horn10,11
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC78
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning64
Identification marks
– run-flat tires199
– tire coding197iDrive16
– adjusting brightness76
– changing language75
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure
and display format68
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and
time71,72
– status information20
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness50
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on50
Ignition lock50
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM83
Individual air distribution94
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Initializing
– after power failure216
– compass, refer to
Calibrating103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– radio, refer to Station,
storing144
– refer to Setting the time and
date72Installation location
– telephone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting91
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control100
Interactive map127
Interior lamps92
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror46
– automatic dimming
feature46
– compass102
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control53
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface163
J
Jacking points215
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting219
Jump-starting219
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access34

Everything from A to Z
246 Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode94,98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest42
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood201
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range66
Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock50
– service data206
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing tires199
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires199
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts44
Retractable hardtop
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing39
– remote control30
retractable hardtop38
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153Reverse gear56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map132
Roadside
Assistance185,218
Roadside parking lamps90
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements69
Roof load capacity228
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map display132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
display132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires199
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Run-flat tires199
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– new tires199
– replacing199
– tire inflation pressure194
– winter tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment45
Safety belts44
– damage45
– indicator/warning lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely41
Safety systems
– airbags85
– Antilock Brake System
ABS78
– brake system78
– driving stability control
systems78
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– safety belts44
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting220
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory43
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder45
Seat heating43