run flat BMW Z4 SDRIVE30I 2009 Owners Manual

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Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safe ty belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seated position
has a major influence on your safety in the event
of an accident. To ensu re that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instructions
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page 48.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered
off. No one and nothing is to come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
passenger side as a st orage area. Make sure
that the passenger is sitting correctly, e.g.
keeping his or her feet or legs in the footwell
and not on the dashboard; otherwise, leg inju-
ries can occur if the front airbag deploys.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their
heads against the side airbag; otherwise, seri-
ous injuries could result if the airbag suddenly
deployed. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This e ffect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page 85.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additi onal safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has two seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap. Make sure that the be lt in the lap area sits
low across the hips and does not press against
the abdomen.
The safety belt must not rest against the throat,
run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-
ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt
so that it sits as snugly as possible against the
lap and shoulder withou t being twisted. Other-
wise the belt could slide over your hips and
injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal
collision.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull
the belt in the upper-bo dy area taut, otherwise
its restraining effect could be impaired. <
Safety belts, refer to page 44.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
On the passenger seat as well, do not incline
the backrest too far to th e rear while the vehicle
is being driven, otherwise there is a danger in
the event of an accident of sliding under the
safety belt, eliminating the protection normally
provided by the belt. <
Note the information on safety belt damage on
page 45.

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Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a
tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the
individual tires while moving.
In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum-
ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed
of the affected wheel. This change is detected
and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat
tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-
rect tire inflation pressure.The system must be reinitialized each
time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed. <
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tire damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify
the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably
occur in all four tires over a lengthy period
of time. <
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip
in the drive wheels, hi gh lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically.
Do not initialize the syst em while snow chains
are attached. <
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.1.
"Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initializat ion using "Reset".
6. Start to drive.
The initialization is completed during the trip.
The initialization is comp leted during driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, an
acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat
tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and
steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with Run-
Flat Tires, refer to page 195, the stan-
dard equipment by design, do not continue
driving. Otherwise a severe accident could
result if you continue driving. <
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor-
rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system
must then be initialized. <

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Green
The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the
established target value.
"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-
sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on
the Control Display.
All wheels yellow
There is a flat tire or su bstantial loss of tire pres-
sure in several tires. A message appears on the
Control Display.
Gray
The system cannot detect a puncture.
Possible reasons for this:
> TPM is being reset
> Temporary malfunction caused by systems
or devices using the same radio frequency
> Malfunction
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system. <
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button
The start menu is opened.
2. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Vehicle status"
4. "Reset TPM" 5.
Start the engine, but do not start driving.
6. Start the initializatio n using "Reset TPM".
7. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target
values to be monitored. The system reset is
completed during your drive, and can be inter-
rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the
reset is continued automatically. On the Control
Display, the tires are shown in green and "Sta-
tus: TPM active" is displayed again. If a flat tire is detected while the system is
resetting and determining the inflation
pressures, all tires on the Control Display are
displayed in yellow. The message "Tire low!" is
shown. <
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or substan-
tial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with Run-
Flat Tires, refer to page 195, the stan-
dard equipment by design, do not continue
driving. Otherwise a severe accident could
result after a tire punc ture if you continue
driving. <

Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire
pressure.
Check the tire inflatio n pressure regularly
and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a
month and before starting long trips. If you fail
to observe this precaution you may be driving
on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi-
tion that can not only compromise your vehi-
cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam-
age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive
with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using
Run-Flat Tires. A flat tire will seriously impair
your vehicle's handling and braking response.
Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of
control over the vehicle.<
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are
warm, the tire inflatio n pressure is higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 83, or the Flat Tire Monitor, refer
to page 81.<
Inflation pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and tire brands recom-
mended by BMW; a list of these is available
from your BMW center. <
For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressures, observe the following: >
Tire sizes for your vehicle
> Load conditions
> Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the follo wing pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pre ssures can also be found
on the driver's-side door post when the driver's
door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for
these tire pressures is 100 mph or
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise
tire damage and accidents could occur. <
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the follo wing pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds including those
exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire
damage and accidents could occur. <

Wheels and tires
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test whee l than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessi ve loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. <
RSC – Run-Flat Tires
You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page195.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specia lly reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/
3mm, although, for exam ple, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires sh
ould be installed.
Wear indicators in the ba se of the tread groove
are distributed around th e tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. On ce the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-pr ofile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazard and consequential
damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indi cate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire shop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dan-
gerous for vehicle occu pants and other road
users. <

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Tire age
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 0709 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 7 of 2009.
Run-Flat Tires
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-Flat Tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can
continue to be used su bject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 81.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only
by your BMW center or tire shop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trai ned personnel. If this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent dama ge and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced. <
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casi ng structures and often
wide variations in tire ag e, which can result in a
limited service life. <
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety. <
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC
or TPM.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect
a puncture, refer to page 82. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you.

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2.Pull out the bulb holder, see arrow, and
change the bulb.
3. Attach the bulb holder.
4. Reattach the cover.
License plate lamp, rear lamp, center
brake lamp and turn signal
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as
standard. This removes the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indica tion of a flat tire on
page 81.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page 195.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 195.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Lug bolt lock*
1Lug bolt for adapter
2 Adapter, in onboard tool kit
Removing the wind deflector
1.Remove the adapter 2 from the onboard
tool kit and insert it in the lug bolt.
2. Unscrew the lug bolt 1.
Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt
back on.
The code number is stamped on the front of the
adapter. Please note down this number and
keep it in a safe place in case the adapter should
get lost.

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First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is loca ted in the lateral stor-
age compartment behind the seats.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is lo cated in a holder in the
luggage compartment lid. Press the tabs to take
it out.
Jump starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be starte d by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any elec trically live parts
when the engine is runn ing, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-ing sequence, both to pr
event damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries.<
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the
battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting
vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the tw o vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting. <
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur. <
Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page 198. The cap is
marked with +.
1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second te rminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a star ting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.

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Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 44
Fastest route for navigation 128
Fault
– parking brake 53
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 97
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 94
First aid pouch 214
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 50
Flash when locking/
unlocking 31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires 195
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 81
– indicating a flat tire 81
– indicator/warning lamp 81
– initializing the system 81
– snow chains 81,196
– system limits 81
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 194
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 61
FM, waveband 141
Folding in the mirrors, before driving into a car wash 45
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 112
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 90
Forward
– CD/DVD changer 148
– CD/DVD player 148
Forward gear, engaging, refer to Transmission
positions 56
For your own safety 5
Free memory capacity, music
collection 156
Front airbags 85 FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 81
Fuel 189
– average consumption 66
– gauge 65
– high-quality brands 189
– quality 189
– specifications 189
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 222
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 65
Fuel filler door 188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 18

8
Fuses 212
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 98
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 66
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 189
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Gear display, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 56
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 53
Gears, changing 57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 54
– manual transmission 53
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 54
– manual transmission 53
General driving notes 111
Glove compartment 101GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 118
Grills, refer to Air vents 92
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 222
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 52
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio 142
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control,
automatic 88
Headlamp flasher 59
– indicator lamp 11,13
Heated
– mirrors 46
– rear window 94,97
– seats 43
Heating 92
– mirrors 46
– rear window 94,97
– seats 43
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate 92
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 114
Height, refer to Dimensions 221
Height adjustment
– seats 42
– steering wheel 46
High beams 90
– headlamp flasher 90
– indicator lamp 13
High Definition Radio 142
High-pressure washer 204,205
High-pressure
washer 204,205
High water, refer to Driving through water 112
Highways, refer to Route criteria 128

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Hills
112
Holders for cups 103
Home address 176
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 197
Horn 10,11
Hot exhaust system 111
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 78
Hydroplaning 111
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio 142
Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 64
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track 147
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires 195
– tire coding 193
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 76
– changing language 75
– changing settings 75
– changing units of measure
and display format 68
– controls 16
– menu guidance 17
– operating principle 16
– overview 16
– setting the date and
time 71,72
– status information 20
iDrive operating principle 16
Ignition 50
– switched off 50
– switched on 50
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 28
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 50Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 50
Ignition lock 50
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning lamps
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
Individual air distribution 93
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 190
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 82
Initializing
– after power failure 212
– compass, refer to Calibrating 101
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 81
– radio, refer to Station, storing 142
– refer to Setting the time and date 72
Installation location
– navigation DVD drive 118
– telephone 102
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions 129
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 90
In
strument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Integrated key 28
Integrated universal remote control 98
Interactive map 124
Interior lamps 90
– remote control 30
Interior motion sensor 34
Interior rearview mirror 46
– automatic dimming
feature 46
– compass 100
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control 53Intermittent mode of the
wipers 60
Intersection, entering, navigation 120
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port 158
iPod, connecting, refer to USB-audio interface 158
J
Jacking points211
Joystick, refer to iDrive 16
Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 214
Jump starting 214
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access 35
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Convenient
access 35
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 28
Kick-down 54
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 54
Knock control 189
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control 88
– parking lamps/low beams 88
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 208
Language, changing on Control Display 75
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 44
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo 114
Last destinations 122