washer fluid BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE35I 2010 E89 Owner's Manual

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Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition
sources and only store it in the closed original
container that is kept out of reach of children;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is
cool to avoid contact with hot engine
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire
hazard and a risk to personal safety. fluid by the same reservoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores
and maintains the speed that you specify using
the lever on the steering column. In order to
maintain the specified speed, the system
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving at
constant speed is prevented by adverse
conditions, e.g., winding roads, dense traffic,
poor visibility or unfavorable road conditions
due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident as a result.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you
should shift gears when you drive for an
extended period at very high or very low engine
speeds, or the system is deactivated.

Under the hood
202
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer
to page204
2Jump-starting connection, negative termi-
nal, refer to page219
3Vehicle identification number4Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page61
5Fluid filler neck for engine oil, refer
to page204
6Jump-starting connection, positive termi-
nal, refer to page219
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For the oil level to be measured and displayed
correctly, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e., after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.2 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".

Mobility
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7-gear sport automatic transmission
with dual clutch
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control, even with Com-
fort Access, into the ignition lock.
2.Engage transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Transmission position P is engaged:
>Automatically after approx. 30 minutes
>When you take the remote control out of the
ignition lock
Steam jets / high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the seals of the retract-
able hardtop, the sensors and the cameras, e.g.,
of the Park Distance Control or Rear View Cam-
era, for an extended period and maintain a dis-
tance of at least 12 in/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers.<
Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g., insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.<
Retractable hardtop
Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.
When you open a wet hardtop, water
drops may run into the cargo area. If nec-
essary, remove items from the cargo area
beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.<
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is
important to adapt the frequency and scope of
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap
or bird droppings to prevent damage to the
paintwork.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar
damage, such as that caused by stones
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent
rusting.<
BMW recommends having paintwork damage
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using
original BMW paint materials.

Everything from A to Z
236
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System78
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control58
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request218
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control98
Adaptive light control89
Additional connection of the
music player in the mobile
phone163
Additives
– coolant204
– engine oil204
Address for navigation
– entering121
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner94
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control96
Adjusting the thigh support42
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control140
Airbags85
– indicator/warning lamp87
– sitting safely41
Air conditioner93
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner94
– automatic climate control96
– ventilation95,98Air distribution
– automatic97
– individual94
– manual94
Air flow rate94,97
Airing, refer to
Ventilation95,98
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents93
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Air supply
– air conditioner94
– automatic climate control96
– ventilation95,98
Air vents93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music
collection160
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires200
AM, waveband143
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant204
– washer fluid61Antilock Brake System
ABS78
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system29
– for lug bolts, refer to Lug bolt
lock215
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights228
Approved engine oils, refer to
Specified engine oils204
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights228
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest104
Arrival time, refer to
Computer66
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
AUC automatic recirculated-
air control98
Audio140
– controls140
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Audio device, external104
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air flow rate97
– cruise control61
– headlamp control88
Automatic car washes208
Automatic climate control93
– automatic air distribution97
Automatic curb monitor46

Everything from A to Z
238 Call
– accepting174
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing174
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Capacities228
Capacity of the cargo area228
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery216
Car care, refer to Care208
Care208
– automatic car washes208
– care products208
– carpets210
– CD/DVD drives211
– chrome parts210
– displays211
– exterior208
– fine wood parts211
– headlamps209
– high-pressure washer209
– interior210
– leather210
– light-alloy wheels210
– paintwork209
– plastic parts211
– retractable hardtop209
– rubber seals210
– safety belts211
– sensors and cameras211
– upholstery and cloth
trim210
– washing the car
manually209
– windows209
Cargo, securing116
Cargo area
– capacity228
– Comfort Access35
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps92
– opening from inside32
– opening from outside33Cargo loading
– securing cargo116
– stowing cargo116
– vehicle115
Car jack
– jacking points215
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest
104
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio143
Car shampoo211
Car wash115
– with Comfort Access36
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system113
CBS Condition Based
Service206
CD, audio playback152
CD/DVD changer
– filling or emptying the
magazine156
CD changer151,155
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
CD player151
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Center armrest104
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb215Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– Comfort Access34
– setting unlocking
characteristics29
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display68
Changing wheels215
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment202
Check Control73
Child restraint systems48
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely48
Chrome parts211
Chrome polish211
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care208
Clock64
– 12h/24h mode72
– setting the time and date72
– setting time71
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine51
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access34
– replacing the battery36
– what to observe before
entering a car wash36
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access34

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Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system113
Exterior mirrors45
– adjusting45
– automatic dimming
feature46
– automatic heating46
– folding in and out45
External audio device104
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away220
– for tying down loads116
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
Failure of an electrical
consumer216
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm34
– switching off an alarm34
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts44
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Fault
– parking brake53
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner95
First aid pouch219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock50
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– run-flat tires199
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– indicating a flat tire81
– indicator/warning lamp81
– initializing the system81
– snow chains81,200
– system limits81
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition198
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband143
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash45
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely114
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps92
Forward gear, engaging, refer
to Transmission
positions56
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection161
Front airbags85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Fuel193
– average consumption66
– gauge65
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications
193
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Fuses216
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption66
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Gas station
recommendations131
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster56
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
Gears, changing57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
General driving notes113
Glove compartment103
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents93
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags85
Headlamp control,
automatic88
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43

Everything from A to Z
250 Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions132
Voice commands
– short commands229
– telephone178
Voice instructions from
navigation system132
– repeating132
– switching on/off132
– volume132
Voice phone book*179
Volume140
– audio sources140
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities228
– mobile phone173
– voice instructions132
Volume balance, tone
setting142
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13Warning messages, refer to
Check Control73
Warning triangle219
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir61
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water114
Water penetration208,209
Waveband on the radio143
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth198
Weights228
Welcome lamps88
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires199
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions227
Wheels, new199
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions227
Wind deflector39
Windows36
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system37
Windows, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows95
Windows, defrosting and
defogging
– air conditioner95
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
– defrosting and defogging95
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows95
Windshield wash60
– filling capacity, reservoir228
– nozzles61
– reservoir for washer fluid61
– washer fluid61
Windshield wiper blades,
changing212
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system60Winter tires200
– storage200
Wiper blade replacement212
Wiper system60
Word-matching principle for
navigation129
Work in the engine
compartment201
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs213
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile28