technical data BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I 2012 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 208.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit
Controls
20Opening and closing36Adjusting43Transporting children safely45Driving60Displays68Lamps73Safety81Driving stability control systems85Driving comfort89Climate96Interior equipment103Storage compartments
Driving tips
108Things to remember when driving
Entertainment
116Professional Radio
Communication
134Telephone145ConnectedDriveMobility152Refueling154Fuel155Wheels and tires163Engine compartment168Maintenance170Replacing components176Breakdown assistance182Care186Indicator/warning lamps
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Engine specifications

Z4 sDrive28iDisplacementcu in/cm³122/1,997No. of cylinders4Maximum outputhp241at engine speedrpm5,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm258/350at engine speedrpm1,500 ‐ 4,800

Z4 sDrive35iDisplacementcu in/cm³182/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum outputhp300at engine speedrpm5,800Maximum torquelb ft/Nm300/407at engine speedrpm1,400 ‐ 5,000

Z4 sDrive35isDisplacementcu in/cm³182/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum outputhp335at engine speedrpm5,900Seite 202ReferenceTechnical data202
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Z4 sDrive35isMaximum torquelb ft/Nm332/450at engine speedrpm1,500
Dimensions
Z4 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive35i
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Z4 sDrive35isAll dimensions given in inches/mm.Smallest turning circle
dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7 m
Weights

Z4 sDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,858/1,750With automatic transmissionlbs/kg3,924/1,780Seite 204ReferenceTechnical data204
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Z4 sDrive28iLoadlbs/kg562/255Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,742/790Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,227/1,010Cargo area capacitycu ft/l6.4 ‐ 10.9/180 ‐ 310

Z4 sDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,134/1,875With automatic transmissionlbs/kg4,178/1,895Loadlbs/kg562/255Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,918/870Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,293/1,040Cargo area capacitycu ft/l6.4 ‐ 10.9/180 ‐ 310

Z4 sDrive35isApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg—With automatic transmissionlbs/kg4,178/1,895Loadlbs/kg562/255Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,918/870Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,293/1,040Cargo area capacitycu ft/l6.4 ‐ 10.9/180 ‐ 310Seite 205Technical dataReference205
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersApprox. 14.5/55Fuel quality, refer to page 154Window washer system
Including headlamp washersUS qt/litersApprox. 6.3/6.0Details, refer to page 52Seite 206ReferenceTechnical data206
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Cleaning, displays 185
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 182
Clock 60
Clock– 12h/24h format 63
Closing
– From the inside 26– From the outside 22
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 46
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch
– Refer to Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 51
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 30– In a car wash 29
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 83
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 45
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 104
Compass 98
Computer 62
Computer
– Displays on the radio dis‐
play 62
Condensation under the vehi‐
cle 110
Condition Based Service CBS 168
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 24
ConnectedDrive 145
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 62
Control Display, care 185
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 81
Convenient loading 23
Convenient opening and clos‐
ing– Retractable hardtop 23– Window 23
Convenient operation 26
Convertible
– Enlarging the trunk 34, 100
Convertible top, refer to Re‐
tractable hardtop 33
Coolant
– Checking the level 167– Temperature 61
Cooling, maximum 93
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 166
Corrosion on brake discs 110
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 72
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone
– Refer to Snap-in adapter in
center armrest storage com‐
partment 103
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 85
Cruise control
– Malfunction 86
Cupholder 105
Curb weight, refer to Weights 204
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 202
D
Damage, tires 160
Dashboard lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 71
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 202
Data, technical
– Dimensions 203– Engine 202– Filling capacities 206– Weights 204Date– Setting 65
Daytime running lights 69
DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ trol 81
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 85
Defogging windows 91
Defroster
– Rear window 91, 94
Defrosting windows 91
Digital clock 60
Digital compass 98
Dimming mirrors 41
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 50
Displacement, refer to Engine data 202
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 71
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 185
Displays, cleaning 185
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 166– Remote control battery 30– Vehicle battery 175
Distance control, refer to
PDC 87
Door key, refer to Remote con‐ trol with integrated key 20
Door lock 25
Doors, manual operation 26
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 24– From the inside 26– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 159
Draft-free ventilation 91, 95
Drive-off assistant 84
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 81
Driving notes, breaking in 108
Driving notes, general 108
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Minimum tread depth,tires 160
Mirror– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 39
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 40– Exterior mirrors 40– Folding in, before driving into
a car wash 41– Heating 41– Interior rearview mirror 41
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 109
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 103
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Multifunction switch
– Refer to Turn signals/head‐
lamp flasher 50
N
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 104
New wheels and tires 161
Nozzles, refer to Air vents 89
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 180
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 169
Odometer 60
Oil additives 166
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 65
Oil consumption 164
Oil level 164
Oil, refer to Engine oil 164
Oil types, alternative 166
Oil types, approved 166
Old batteries, disposal 175
Onboard computer, refer to Computer 62
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 169
Onboard vehicle tool kit 170
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 26– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 25– Using the remote control 22
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 94
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 90, 94
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 61
P
Paint, vehicle 183
Park Distance Control PDC 87
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 110
Parking aid, refer to PDC 87
Parking lamps 68
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 74
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 40
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 87
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
Plastic, care 184
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 95– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 91
Power, refer to Engine
data 202
Power windows, opening and
closing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Pressure, tires 155
Pressure warning, tires 75
Pressure warning, tires– Flat Tire Monitor 75– Tire Pressure Monitor 77
Professional Radio 116
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
R
Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 166
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 45
Radio ready state
– Switched off 46– Switched on 45
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state 45
Rain sensor 51
Range 62
Reading lamps 72
Rear lamps
– Bulb replacement 172
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 172
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 172, 173
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐
rors 40
Rear window defroster 91, 94
Recirculated air mode 90, 94
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest 36
Recommended tire brands 161
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