transmission BMW Z4M COUPE 2006 E86 Owner's Manual

Special operating instructions
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Special operating instructions
Break-in procedures
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, please take note of the
following differences for your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe.
Always obey all official speed limits.
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed 5,500 rpm or 100 mph/170 km/h.
Strictly avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
to full-throttle position.
After the breaking-in inspection at 1,200 miles/
2,000 km, engine or road speeds can be gradu-
ally increased.
Transmission
The function of the transmission reaches its
optimal level only after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
After replacing components
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Driving notes
Ground clearance
The front spoiler greatly restricts the
vehicle's ground clearance. Make sure
that your BMW always has sufficient ground
clearance, e.g. when entering underground
garage complexes or driving over the edge of a
curb; otherwise the front spoiler could be dam-
aged.<
Braking safely
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe is equipped with perforated
brake discs.
In certain braking situations, operation of the
perforated brake discs can cause noise; how-
ever, this does not affect the performance and
operating safety of the brakes.

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Driving tips
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The warning lamp lights up in yellow
after the engine is switched off. A signal
also sounds.
Check the engine oil level using dipstick7 at the
earliest opportunity, e.g. when you stop to
refuel, and refill engine oil.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
Checking the oil level
1.Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.Switch off the engine when it is at operating
temperature.
3.After approx. 1 minute, pull dipstick 7 out
and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth,
paper towel or something similar.
4.Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil volume between the two marks on the
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/
1.3 liters.
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped
almost to the lower mark on the dipstick, refer to
Checking the oil level.
Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick, otherwise excessive oil can
lead to engine damage.<
Before you check the engine oil level after add-
ing oil, restart the engine and let it run to obtain
a correct reading. Then proceed as described
under Checking the oil level.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of additives
could even lead to damage in some cases. The
same applies to the transmission and differen-
tial as well as to the power steering.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this
reason, thoroughly wash any areas of skin that
have come into contact with oil using soap and
water.
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of chil-
dren and comply with the warnings on the con-
tainers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.<
Comply with the applicable environmen-
tal regulations concerning the disposal of
used oil.<
Recommendation: have the oil changed at your
BMW Center.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is extremely impor-
tant for the function and life of an engine. BMW
only approves specific oils after confirming their
suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive
testing.

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Weights
Capacities
Z4 M Roadster
Curb weight lbs/kg 3,203/1,453
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 3,821/1,733
Load lbs/kg 617/280
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,852/840
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,006/910
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/liters 7.1/200
With convertible top compartment
panel folded upcu ft/liters 7.8/220
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the approved gross vehicle weight.
Z4 M Coupe
Curb weight lbs/kg 3,230/1,465
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 3,814/1,730
Load lbs/kg 584/265
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,885/855
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,061/935
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/liters 8.7-10.6/245-300
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the approved gross vehicle weight.
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 14.5/55
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window washer system
including headlamp
washersUS quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5
Engine with oil filter
renewalUS quarts/liters 5.8/5.5 For details: page29
Manual transmission US quarts/liters 1.9/1.8 Oil change at breaking-in inspection
and during every Inspection II
Differential US quarts/liters 1.2/1.1 Oil change at breaking-in inspection
and during every Inspection II

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System
– indicator lamp11
Accessories, refer to
– Your individual vehicle5
Airbags
– indicator lamp11
– warning lamp11
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp11
Approved engine oils29
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Axle loads, refer to Weights41
B
Battery
– indicator lamp11
Brake fluid
– indicator/warning lamp11
Brake hydraulic system
– indicator/warning lamp11
Brake lamps
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb11
Brake pad wear indicator
– warning lamp11
Brakes
– indicator/warning lamps11
– operating noise22
Brake system
– indicator/warning lamps11
– indicator lamp11
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor18
Breaking-in inspection16Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential22
Breaking in the transmission,
refer to Transmission22
Break-in procedures22
Burned fuel, refer to
Fuel specifications26
Buttons on the steering
wheel9
C
Capacity
– cargo bay, refer to
Weights41
Cargo bay
– battery cover31
– capacity41
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console12
Charge indicator lamp11
Check gas cap, indicator
lamp11
Cockpit8
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console12
Compound brake discs, refer
to Braking safely22
Consumption display, refer to
Fuel gauge16
Controls and displays8
Coolant
– indicator lamp11
Coolant temperature16
Coolant thermometer, refer to
Coolant temperature16
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities41
Curb weight, refer to
Weights41Customized equipment, refer
to Your individual vehicle5
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data38
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit8
Data38
– dimensions39,40
– engine data38
– technical38
Data, technical
– capacities41
– engine data38
– weights41
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
– warning lamp11
Dimensions39,40
Dipstick, engine oil29
Displacement, refer to Engine
data38
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster10
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster10
Displays and controls8
Driving notes22
Driving stability control
systems18
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control18
– indicator lamp11,18
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– indicator lamp11
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
– indicator lamp11,18
E
Eingine oil level
– checking29