snow chains BMW Z4M COUPE 2007 E86 Owner's Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
27
Wheels and tires
Correct wheels and tires
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe is not equipped with Run-Flat
Tires.
Information for your safety
The factory-approved radial-ply tires are spe-
cifically matched to your vehicle and offer opti-
mal road safety as well as enhanced driving
comfort if used properly.
In the event of a flat tire, proceed as described
under M Mobility System, refer to page31.
Z4 M Roadster: tire inflation pressures
Z4 M Coupe: tire inflation pressures
Snow chains*
Snow chains may be attached only to winter
tires of the size 225/40R 18 on both rear
wheels.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted
*, as this may
cause the instrument to issue an incorrect read-
ing.When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to deactivate DSC temporarily, refer to
page18.<
Tire sizePressure specifications in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires,
cold = ambient temperature
Front: 225/45 ZR 18
Rear: 255/40 ZR 1830/210
––
32/220
225/40 R 18 92 V M+S 33/230 36/250
You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page41.
Tire sizePressure specifications in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires,
cold = ambient temperature
Front: 225/45 ZR 18
Rear: 255/40 ZR 1830/210
––
32/220
225/40 R 18 92 V M+S 33/230 38/260
You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page41.
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
43
Engine compartment28
Engine data38
Engine oil28
– adding29
– additives29
– alternative oil grades30
– approved engine oils29
– dipstick29
– indicator/warning lamp10
– oil grades, refer also to
Approved engine oils29
Engine oil level28
– checking29
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil pressure28
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil sensor
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil temperature, refer
to Engine oil
thermometer17
Engine oil thermometer17
Engine output, refer to Engine
data38
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data38
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC18
F
Fasten safety belts
– warning lamp11
Filling sealant into wheel33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– M Mobility System31
– Tire Pressure Monitor18
Flat tire, refer to Repairing a
flat tire31
Flat Tire Monitor FTM18
– indicator/warning
lamp11,18
– snow chains27
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor18Fuel
– capacity, refer to
Capacities41
– display17
– quality26
Fuel, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge17
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge17
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities41
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Gross weight, refer to
Weights41
Ground clearance22
H
Hazard warning flashers12
Headlamp flasher
– indicator lamp10
Headlamp washer reservoir
– volume, refer to
Capacities41
Height, refer to
Dimensions39,40
High beams
– indicator lamp10
Hood28
Horn8
I
Indicator/warning lamp
– brakes11
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor19
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview10
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor18Inspection, refer to Service
interval display17
Instrument cluster10
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit8
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster10
Interval
– display, service17
K
Knock control26
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Longlife oils30
– alternative oils30
– approved engine oils29
Low-beam headlamps
– indicator lamp11
Low beams
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb11
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity41
Luggage compartment lid
– indicator lamp11
M
M Mobility System31
– compressor32
– viscosity32
Maintenance
– refer to Service interval
display17
Manufacturer5
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Mobility System31
O
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel
specifications26
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