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Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW.
© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 704 US English IX/04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No.
The fastest way to find information on special topics is by using the index starting on page 106.
Notes Notes About this Owner's Manual Symbols used We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find what you are looking for in the first chapter.
Status at time of printing On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group. BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology.
Notes For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety risks.
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
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At a glance The overviews of buttons, switches and displays presented in this chapter will help you find your way around your vehicle. You will also be familiarized with the concepts behind the operation of the features available to you. Online Edition for Part-No.
Cockpit Cockpit Control elements 1 2 Parking lamps/Low beams 56 8 Buttons in steering wheel* > Turn signal indicators 42 > Standing lamps 57 > High beams 57 Volume > Headlamp flasher 42 > Computer* 48 3 Fog lamps* 57 4 Horn 5 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor* 43 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 16 Press briefly: Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call Extended pressure: Activate and deactivate voice entry 10 Online Edition for Part-No.
At a glance Display/hide telephone book. Display the entries one after another with the forward/backward buttons Fast forward/rewind > Radio Press briefly: next station stored Extended pressure: station search > CD Press briefly: jump to next track Controls Extended pressure: fast forward/rewind > Telephone Scan register of names 9 Cruise control* 44 10 Hood release 84 11 Online Edition for Part-No.
Cockpit Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator and warning lamps 12 3 Tachometer 46 Technology that monitors itself with indicator and warning lamps 12 Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by + are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.
Fog lamps 57 Brake system + Parking brake released 88 Parking brake applied 37 With other warning lamps 51 Headlamp flasher/High beams 42, 57 Electric Power Steering + 42 Brake warning lamp for Canadian models Engine electronics + Malfunction in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
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Controls This chapter provides you with the information you need for complete control over your vehicle. It describes all features used for driving and for ensuring your safety and comfort. Online Edition for Part-No.
Opening and closing Opening and closing The key set > storage compartment between the backrests > opened manual convertible top. The central locking system can be operated > from outside using the remote control or via the driver's door lock > from inside via the central locking system button. If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler door will not be locked. Refer to page 18.
To lock and secure Press the button. The hazard warning flashers light up once. If you wish, you can have this special feature activated/deactivated.< To switch on the interior lamps For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communications Commission, regulations. Operation is governed by the following: FCC ID: LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE Compliance statement: With the vehicle locked: Press the button. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Opening and closing Convenience operation To unlock and open You can also operate the windows and the fully automatic convertible top via the door lock. > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull each of the release handles above the armrests > To open: With the door closed, hold the key in the Unlock position or > To close: With the door closed, hold the key in the Lock position.
To open from inside the vehicle Luggage compartment To enlarge the luggage compartment The luggage compartment can be enlarged when the convertible top is closed. The handle recess in the interior trim panel of the luggage compartment lid makes it easier to pull the lid down. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the luggage compartment lid is clear when it is closed, following the same precautions as with all closing procedures.
Opening and closing Windows To open and close a window Despite the finger guard system, make sure that the windows can close without obstruction, since in some cases, e.g. with thin objects, it is not guaranteed that the closing operation will be interrupted. The finger guard system function is restricted when the switch is pulled and held beyond the pressure point.
At a glance 4. Gently swing the convertible top downward and press until it engages audibly. To open Operate the convertible top only when the vehicle is stationary. Before opening the convertible top, make sure that the convertible top compartment panel has been folded down in the luggage compartment to avoid any possible damage, refer to page 19.< 1. Press button 1. The convertible top is released and moves up slightly 2.
Opening and closing the top not only guards the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the weather, but also affords a degree of protection against theft. In addition, only keep valuables in the locked luggage compartment, even with the convertible top closed Opening and closing > Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top > To avoid damage, do not operate the convertible top at temperatures below 147/ –106.
To close manually in the event of an electrical malfunction 1. Pull out the handle in the luggage compartment as far as it will go > If the yellow indicator lamp in the button lights up continuously with the button pressed, then the convertible top compartment panel is raised and the convertible top cannot be moved. At a glance then the opening or closing operation has not yet been completed.
Opening and closing 5. Grab the convertible top at its frame and pull it up to the windshield frame partment to a minimum, thus providing you with a pleasant drive, even at higher speeds. Installation 6. Pull out the cover panel that is in the center of the front convertible top frame Insert the wind deflector in its proper orientation into the guides 1 provided on the rollover bars. Refer to the labeling on the wind deflector to determine its proper orientation.
Alarm system* Clothes hooks The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened > When attempts are made to start the vehicle For storage, e.g. to achieve a better view to the rear when the convertible top is closed, there are two brackets on the inside of the luggage compartment lid. > To interruption of battery voltage.
Opening and closing Stopping the alarm > Unlock the vehicle with the remote control, refer to page 16 > or turn the ignition key to position 1, refer to page 36. Indicator lamp displays Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Tilt alarm sensor The inclination of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle. Interior motion sensor* The system monitors the footwells and the seating areas of the driver and passenger.
Airbags Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands or arms in the event of airbag deployment. Never allow any objects, individuals or animals to obstruct the areas between passengers and airbags. Never use the front airbag's cover as a storage tray or support for objects of any kind. Ensure that the passenger is correctly seated, i.e.
Adjustments Seats Before adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautions Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could result in an accident. Never ride with the backrest inclined to an extreme angle – this also applies to the passenger seat.
You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh support. Read and comply with the adjustment instructions on page 28. Failure to do so can result in diminished personal safety.< At a glance Seat adjustment: M Sports seat* Seat memory* 2 Tilt downward You can store and recall three different driver's seat positions. Push the lever repeatedly until the desired tilt has been reached. To store 3 Thigh support 1.
Adjustments Safety function 1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2 2. Press and hold the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed. If you press the MEMORY button accidentally: Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. Before activating the programmed adjustment feature, ensure that the space behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed.
Adjustments Never attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving the vehicle. It could respond with unexpected movement, posing a potential accident hazard.< To fold the mirrors in and out The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a road speed of approx. 6 mph / 10 km/h by pressing button 3. This can be useful on narrow roads, for example, or to reset the mirrors to their correct positions after they have been folded in.
Adjustments user by means of a data exchange with the key, and makes adjustments accordingly. Colored decals were provided with the keys to help you distinguish between the different personal remote control keys. What the system can do You can learn about the entire array of features that Vehicle Memory and Key Memory offer you at your BMW center.
Specifically, the at-risk groups are: > Infants in rear-facing infant seats > Persons with certain medical conditions > Children aged 12 and under in the passenger seat. NHTSA provides this information via their website, www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or via their Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area.< The passenger airbags can only be deactivated or reactivated with the vehicle standing still, ignition off and the passenger door open.
Transporting children safely Passenger airbags lamp ing the safety belt, when the airbag system is activated. Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following: The passenger airbags are deactivated when the key switch is in the ON position and the passenger seat is unoccupied. The indicator lamp is not lit.
At a glance Child seat security The passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing a child-restraint system. Controls A label with the appropriate instructions for this is located in the immediate vicinity of the buckle latch of the safety belt. LATCH child-restraint mounting system* Driving tips To mount the LATCH child-restraint system, please follow the manufacturer's operating and safety precautions.
Driving Driving Ignition lock are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharging, always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven. 0 Steering locked This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until the lock engages.
Manual transmission Manual transmission 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 2. Engage first gear or reverse gear. Automatic transmission 1. Place the selector lever in position P 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. 1. Engage the parking brake Sequential manual gearbox SMG 2. Gearshift lever in idling position 1. Engage a drive position 3. Depress the clutch pedal. If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine cannot be started 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Driving Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the resistance. As you do this, the backup lamps will come on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2. To release Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever. If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with excessive pressure.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Neutral Select this, for example, in car washes. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic shift program This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. All forward gears are available. Kickdown With kickdown, you achieve maximum accelerating performance. Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throttle position.
Driving Sequential manual gearbox SMG* The concept The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated manual gearbox with which clutching and shifting is assumed by an electrohydraulic system. The SMG is operated via two shift paddles on the steering wheel and the selector lever in the center console. > D: Drive mode. N is automatically selected if the driver's door is opened while the engine is running and the driver does not actuate the pedals, the shift paddles or the selector lever.
Shifting gears With selector lever Overheating An acoustic warning signal sounds. The gearbox is overheating. If possible, stop the vehicle or drive off swiftly so that the system can cool off again. > To upshift, tap the selector lever toward + > To downshift, tap the lever toward –.
Driving To activate the system Malfunction The indicator lamp stays lit: The system has malfunctioned or is faulty. Steering remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Turn signal indicators/ Headlamp flasher Ignition key in position 2 Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up. To deactivate the system Press the SPORT button again. The LED in the button goes out.
Washer/wiper system To set interval time or sensitivity of the rain sensor Return lever to position 0. Turn the rain sensor off in automatic car washes. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.< 0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor* Normal wiper speed 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Brief wipe When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch to intermittent wipe, except in vehicles without rain sensor.
Driving empty, as the washer pump will otherwise be damaged.< Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated* when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Cruise control* Do not use cruise control when unfavorable conditions make it inadvisable to drive at a constant speed. Otherwise, the vehicle could go out of control and an accident could be caused.
is reduced by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h every time you tap the button. At a glance Hold the lever in position 2: With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. As soon as you release the lever, the system stores and maintains the current speed. To recall the stored speed Press the lever briefly in direction 3: The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored.
Everything under control Everything under control Odometer Fuel gauge 1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer When indicator lamp 1 begins to stay on continuously, there are still approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank. Odometer Tank capacity: approx. 14.5 gallons/55 liters. With the ignition key in position 0, you can activate the displays shown in the illustration by pressing the button – see arrow – in the instrument cluster.
Outside temperature At a glance Normal operating range. The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector during normal operation. Red When you switch on the ignition, warning lamp 1 comes on briefly to indicate an operational check. Comes on while driving: The engine has overheated. Stop and switch the engine off immediately and allow it to cool down. For checking the coolant level, refer to page 87.
Everything under control 4. Press button 1 repeatedly until the required minutes are set Outside temperature 5. Press button 2 to confirm the settings. The set time of day is transferred to the car radio display or appears in the instrument cluster display. Display mode In ignition key position 0: Press button 1. The time of day is displayed for several seconds.
At a glance Average fuel consumption Controls If you press the onboard computer button BC in the turn signal lever for longer while the average fuel consumption is being displayed, a new consumption value is calculated from that point in time. Any time spent when the vehicle is stationary and the engine shut off is ignored in the calculation. Cruising range The computer bases its calculations of the cruising range on the preceding driving style and on the remaining fuel in the tank.
Technology for safety and driving convenience Technology for safety and driving convenience Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with a series of systems that help maintain driving stability even in adverse driving situations. The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions. Therefore, do not limit the additional safety margin by practicing risky driving.
Malfunction in the driving stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up in red, together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and DSC: The driving stability control systems have failed. Continue driving cautiously and defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Have the system checked immediately. Indication of the above-described malfunction in Canadian models.
Technology for safety and driving convenience Brake force display The Brake force display lights up in two stages depending on how strongly you are braking. System limitations The Flat Tire Monitor cannot provide you with advance warning of sudden and severe tire damage caused by external factors and does not detect the balanced and very gradual pressure loss that takes place in all four tires over an extended period of time.
2. Check the inflation pressure in all four tires as soon as possible. If the inflation pressure is correct in all four tires, it is possible that the Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized. In this case, initialize the system.< 3.
Technology for safety and driving convenience For information on the correct seating position, refer to page 27. Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Never modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system.
At a glance In the event of a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the system may not respond in the expected manner to an impact occurring within its normal response range.< Controls Passenger airbag status lamp The center console contains one of the indicator lamps shown in the illustration. The indicator lamp indicates whether or not the passenger airbag system is activated or deactivated as of ignition key position 1.
Lamps Lamps Parking lamps/Low beams remind you that the lamps have not been switched off. Daytime driving lamps* If you desire, the light switch can be left in the second position: When the ignition is switched off, the external lighting is also switched off. You can have the activation settings for the daytime driving lamps programmed on your vehicle.< Parking lamps The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Instrument lighting 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Standing lamps Left or right standing lamps* As an additional feature, you can illuminate your vehicle on either side for parking: 1. Turn the ignition key to position 0 or remove it Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumination intensity. At a glance If the automatic headlamp control is on, the low beams will automatically come on whenever you activate the front fog lamps.< Controls High beams/Standing lamps Interior lamps 2.
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Air conditioning 1 Air onto the windshield and the side windows 5 Air conditioning 59 6 Outside air/recirculated air mode 59 2 Air for the upper body area 59 7 Temperature adjustment 59 3 Air for the footwell 8 Air supply/blower 59 4 Air distribution 59 9 Rear window defroster 59 58 Online Edition for Part-No.
Rear window defroster You can direct airflow onto the windows , toward the upper body and into the footwell . All intermediate settings are possible. Air supply/blower The indicator lamp lights up when the rear window defroster is active. The rear window defroster switches off automatically. Ventilation Turn the rotary control to adjust the air supply. Both heating and ventilation become more effective as the air supply rate is increased.
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving To defrost windows and remove condensation 1 Turn the rotary control to 2 Turn the rotary blower control for the air supply completely to the right 3 Turn the rotary temperature control completely to the right 4 To defrost the rear window, switch on the rear window defroster 60 Online Edition for Part-No.
Air onto the windshield and the side windows 7 Air supply/blower 62 8 Air conditioning 62 2 Air for the upper body area 63 9 Maximum cooling 62 3 Air for the footwell 10 Temperature 62 4 Individual air distribution 62 5 To defrost windows and remove condensation 62 11 Outside air/Automatic recirculated air control AUC/recirculated air mode 62 6 Automatic air distribution and air supply 62 12 Rear window defroster 63 61 Online Edition for Part-No.
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Tips for pleasant driving Use the automatic system – switch on with AUTO button 6. Select the desired interior temperature. Detailed setting options are described for you below. Automatic air distribution and supply The AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air distribution and air supply for you and in addition adapts the temperature to external influences, summer or winter, to meet preferences you can specify.
1 Rotary dials for opening and closing the vents at any setting desired > Indicator lamps off: outside air flows into the vehicle 2 Slide for adjusting airflow direction > Left-hand indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the system detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by deactivating the outside airflow as required. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Interior conveniences Interior conveniences Glove compartment Locking/unlocking To open The storage compartment between the backrests is automatically locked and unlocked with the central locking system. Releasing manually In the event of an electrical malfunction of the central locking system, you can manually unlock the storage compartment between the seats. Press the two push buttons together. To close Swing the door up.
Ashtray* At a glance To empty 1. Press the trim piece beneath the air outlets; see arrow 1 2. Place the beverage into the holder Preparations for the cellular phone* Hands-free system Cigarette lighter Press in lighter 2. As soon as the lighter springs back out, it can be removed. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. The cigarette lighter remains operational even when the ignition key has been removed.
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Driving tips Driving tips provides you with information you will need in certain driving situations and when using special operating modes. Online Edition for Part-No.
Special operating instructions Special operating instructions Break-in procedures Moving parts need to be given some time until they can interact smoothly with one another. To ensure that your vehicle provides maximum economy throughout a long service life, we request that you observe the following: Engine and differential Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km: Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed the following engine or road speed: 4,500 rpm / 4,500/min or 100 mph / 160 km/h.
Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. If you do not, a wedge of water may form between the tires and the road surface. This phenomenon can lead to partial or complete loss of traction, vehicle control and braking effectiveness.< Driving through water Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.
Special operating instructions sure which must be exerted by the pads to clean the rotors by brake applications is not reached. If the brake rotors are corroded, they will tend to respond to braking with a pulsating effect which even extended application will fail to cure. Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic dimming feature* Two photocells in the interior rearview mirror serve to control the interior and exterior mirrors with automatic dimming feature.
The permissible load is the sum of the occupants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo can be transported. Stowing cargo If you stow cargo behind the seats of your BMW: > Load heavy cargo as far forward as possible, directly behind the luggage compartment partition, and as low as possible > Cover sharp edges and corners. > Only stow light objects such as clothing, etc. > Do not pile objects higher than the top edge of the backrests.
Special operating instructions Hardtop preparation* Pull covers off, see arrow 1. The brackets for attaching the hardtop are located underneath the covers; see arrow 2. For instructions on how to install the hardtop, please read the accompanying assembly information. The hardtop is available from your BMW center as a special option.< 72 Online Edition for Part-No.
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Mobility To ensure that you stay mobile, the following chapter provides you with important information on fuels and fluids, tires and wheels, maintenance procedures and steps to take in the event of a breakdown. Online Edition for Part-No.
Refueling Refueling Fuel filler door Note when refueling When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precautions posted at the service station.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle during refueling > results in premature shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump. 1. Open fuel filler door 2. Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise direction 3. Place the cap in the bracket on the filler door.
Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined by the so-called (R+M)/2 method. At a glance Do not use leaded gasoline, as otherwise the lambda probe and catalytic converter will be permanently damaged.< Use high-quality brands Controls Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada.
Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving safety and driving comfort that largely depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure. Checking tire pressures To determine the correct tire inflation pressure for your tires, observe the pressures listed for the relevant tire sizes.
Z4 2.5i Pressure specifications in psi/kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires, cold = ambient temperature 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/45 R 17 91 W 30/210 33/230 225/40 R 18 88 W 30/210 – 255/35 R 18 90 W – 33/230 30/210 33/230 205/55 R 16 91 Q/T/H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 Q/T/H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 Q/T/H M+S Controls You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page 103. Z4 3.
Wheels and tires Tire coding Understanding the lettering on the tire sidewall makes it easier to identify and choose the correct tires. Tire size e.g. 225/50 R 16 92 V BMW recommends the replacement of all tires every 6 years at the latest, even if a tire usage of 10 years is possible. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
RSC: Run Flat tires Run Flat tires are labeled on the sidewall with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC. Refer to page 82. M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter performance properties than summer 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.
Wheels and tires Run Flat tires fitted Your BMW center can provide you with information about the correct wheel and tire combinations for your vehicle. The correct wheel and tire combination also affects other systems which would otherwise be impaired, for example ABS or DSC. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single brand and tread configuration. In the event of a flat tire, remount the previous wheel and tire combination as soon as possible.
At a glance can lead to damage and accidents. Have this work performed by skilled professionals only. The technicans at your BMW center will be glad to assist you with the required professional knowledge and specialized equipment.< Storage Store tires in a cool, dry place, protecting them against light whenever possible. Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease and fuel. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressures specified on the tire sidewall.
In the engine compartment In the engine compartment Do not attempt to service your vehicle if you do not have the required technical background. If you are not familiar with the regulations to be observed, have your vehicle serviced only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW requirements with the appropriately trained personnel. Work that is improperly carried out could result in consequential damage and pose safety hazards.
Reservoir for the headlamp and windshield washer system 86 4 Reservoir for brake fluid 88 5 Chassis ground, negative terminal 2 Engine oil filler neck 87 6 Engine oil dipstick 86 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting 97 7 Coolant expansion tank 87 85 Online Edition for Part-No.
In the engine compartment Washer fluids for washer systems Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious damage from inadequate lubrication.< Headlamp* and windshield washer system Engine oil level The warning lamp lights up in yellow while driving: The oil level is at the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 km before refilling.
The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 quarts/ 1 liter. Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil will damage the engine.< The quality of the engine oil is extremely important for the function and life of an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW has approved certain grades of engine oil. Use approved High Performance Synthetic Oil.
In the engine compartment Checking the coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient temperature 2. Open the cap of the expansion tank by turning it slightly counterclockwise to allow accumulated pressure to escape, then open completely 3. The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float is at least even with the upper edge of the filler neck but no more than 3/4 in/2 cm above it, that is up to the second mark on the float.
While conventional systems rely on distance traveled alone to determine when a service is due, the BMW Maintenance System has taken the actual conditions under which the vehicle is operated into consideration for years, because miles can be traveled in many different ways: From a maintenance point of view, 60,000 miles/100,000 km accumulated in short-distance urban driving are not the same as 60,000 miles/100,000 km accumulated at moderate cruising speeds in long-distance highway travel.
Maintenance OBD interface socket Indication of the above-described malfunction in Canadian models. If the gas cap is not on tight enough, the OBD system can detect leaking vapor and the indicator will light up. If the gas cap is then tightened, the indicator will usually go out after a short period of time.< Event Data Recorders The Onboard Diagnostic OBD interface socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the instrument panel and under a cover. The cover has the letters OBD on it.
The lamps and bulbs make essential contributions to the safety of your vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the following instructions during bulb replacement. If you are not familiar with the procedures, BMW recommends that you have your BMW center carry out the work. The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It is located in the luggage compartment beneath the floor panel. Windshield wiper blades 1. Swich off the ignition 2. Fold the wiper arm completely out from the windshield 3.
Replacement procedures Low beams and high beams 1. Open the caps with a suitable object, e.g. a coin or screwdriver Left side of engine compartment: 2. Fold up the protective cover in the wheel well. 1 Low beams 2 High beams Headlamp cover H7 bulb, 55 watts 1. Pull the wire clamp out straight The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in physical injury if the bulb is damaged.< 1.
Rear lamps 21 watt bulb Tail lamps 1: 21/4 watt bulbs 1. Insert a Phillips-head screwdriver from the onboard toolkit into the appropriate opening, arrows 1 Remaining bulbs: 21 watt At a glance Front turn signal indicators 2 Turn signal indicator, yellow 3 Backup lamp, white Controls 3. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to pull out the entire bulb holder Tail lamp/brake lamp, red On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment: 4. Replace the bulb 5. Install in the reverse order. 1.
Replacement procedures Please contact a BMW center in case of a malfunction. License plate lamps Flat tires and is equipped with the necessary special tools. When mounting or replacing summer tires with winter tires, or vice versa, use only Run Flat tires since no spare wheel is available in the event of a flat.< Jacking points 5 watt bulb 1. Push out the lamp with a suitable object and remove it 2. Replace the bulb. Snap the lamp back into place.
Charge the battery in the vehicle only when the engine has been switched off. Terminals, refer to Jump starting, page 97. Battery disposal After changing a battery, have the used battery disposed of by your BMW center or bring it to a recycling point. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery against tilting when transporting.< Spare fuses and plastic tweezers for grasping the fuses are found in the onboard tool kit; refer to page 91.
Giving and receiving assistance Giving and receiving assistance Receiving assistance The BMW Group's Mobile Service offers you 24-hour assistance in the event of a breakdown, even on weekends and holidays. The telephone number of the Mobile Service control center in your country is listed in the Contact brochure. If your vehicle has the necessary equipment, you can contact the Mobile Service or issue an emergency call using buttons in the center console, behind the parking brake under a cover.
Always observe all legal regulations requiring a warning triangle to be carried in the vehicle.< fully observe the following instructions to avoid personal injury and/or damage to one or both vehicles.< Preparations 1. Check whether the battery of the support vehicle has 12 volts and approximately the same capacity – measured in Ah. This information is provided on the battery First-aid kit* At a glance Pull the ends of the rubber bands upward and out of the fasteners. 2.
Giving and receiving assistance positive terminal of the battery or to an auxiliary jump-starting terminal of the vehicle to be jump-started. Towing and tow-starting the vehicle Using the towing eyelet The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in the onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in the vehicle at all times. It can be attached at the front or rear of your BMW. Your BMW is equipped with a special nut, refer also to the engine compartment overview on page 85 3.
Vehicles with automatic transmission With a tow truck Selector lever in position N. At a glance Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph / 70 km/h or a towing distance of 90 miles/ 150 km. Otherwise, the automatic transmission could be damaged.< Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG With a tow bar The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, vehicle handling can no longer be controlled.< The towing eyelets of both vehicles should be on the same side.
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Technical data Technical data Engine data Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i cu in/cmµ 152.1/2,494 6 181.7/2,979 6 hp/kW rpm 184/141 6,000 225/170 5,900 lb ft/Nm rpm 181/245 3,500 221/300 3,500 102 Online Edition for Part-No.
Z4 3.0i lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg 2,932/1,330 2,976/1,350 2,998/1,360 2,998/1,360 3,020/1,370 3,042/1,380 with manual transmission with SMG with automatic transmission lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg 3,483/1,580 3,527/1,600 3,549/1,610 3,549/1,610 3,571/1,620 3,593/1,630 Load lbs/kg 551/250 551/250 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,720/780 1,742/790 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,841/835 1,863/845 Luggage compartment capacity with convertible top compartment panel raised cu ft/l cu ft/l 8.5/240 9.
Technical data Dimensions All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m. 104 Online Edition for Part-No.
Capacities gal./liters gal./liters approx. 14.5/55 approx. 2.1/8 Windshield washer system/ Headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3 quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 Cooling system including heating circuit Fuel specifications: page 76 For details: page 86 For details: page 87 quarts/liters 8.8/8.3 quarts/liters 9.3/8.8 Engine with oil filter renewal quarts/liters 6.9/6.5 For details: page 87 105 Online Edition for Part-No.
Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 50 – indicator lamp 13 Acceleration assistant 42 Accessories, refer to – For your own safety 6 – Your individual vehicle 5 Accident, refer to Emergency call 96 Acknowledgment signal for vehicle locking/unlocking 16 Activated-charcoal filter 63 Adjusting the thigh support 29 Air, drying, refer to Air conditioning mode 59, 62 Airbags 53 – deactivation 33 – indicator lamp 12 – passenger airbags indicator lamp 34 – reactivation 33
California laws – Event Data Recorders 90 – Proposition 65 warning 6 Can holders, refer to Beverage holders 64 Capacities 105 Capacity – luggage compartment, refer to Weights 103 Car battery 94 Car care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car-care products, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car keys, refer to Keys 16 107 Online Edition for Part-No.
Everything from A to Z Clock 47, 48 – 12- or 24-hour mode 48 – refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer – setting 47 Clothes hooks 25 Clutch, break-in procedures 68 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 36 Compact disc operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Compartments 64 Computer 48 – clock, 12- or 24-hour mode 48 – refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer Computer, refer to Onboard Computer 48 Condensation, refer to Air conditioning mode 59, 62 Condensa
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Everything from A to Z Floor mats, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Fluid reservoir, washer systems 86 Fog lamps 57 – indicator lamp 13 Follow me home lamps 56 Footbrake, refer to Driving notes 69 Front airbags 53 Fuel – average consumption 49 – display 46 – quality 76 – volume, refer to Capacities 105 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Fuel filler door 76 – unlocking in case of electrical fault 76 Fuel reserve indicator, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Fuel tank capacity, refer to Capacities 105 Fus
Key Memory 31 Keys 16 Key switch for passenger airbags 33 Kickdown 39 Knock control 76 L Lamps and bulbs 91 LATCH, child-restraint mounting system 35 Leather care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure LEDs Light-emitting diodes 94 Length, refer to Dimensions 104 License plate lamps, bulb replacement 94 Light-alloy wheels, care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Light-emitting diodes LEDs 94 Lighter 65 Lighting of the instruments 57 Lights, refer to Parking lamps/ Low beams 56 LIGHTS ON
Everything from A to Z Manual mode, refer to Automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 Manual operation – automatic transmission interlock 38 – door lock 18 – driver's door 18 – fuel filler door 76 – luggage compartment lid 18 – power convertible top 23 – storage compartments 64 Manual transmission 38 Manufacturer 5 Master key 16 – with remote control 16 Maximum cooling 62 Maximum speed, winter tires 82 MD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer Measurements, refer to Dimensions 104
Safe seating position 27 – with airbags 27 – with safety belts 27 Safety belts 30 – care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure – safe seating position 27 – warning lamp 12, 30 Safety systems, refer to – Airbags 53 – Antilock Brake System ABS 50 – Dynamic Stability Control DSC 50 Safety tires, refer to Run Flat tires 82 Screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 91 Seat adjustment 28 – mechanical 28 – M Sports seat 29 – power 29 Seat heating 30 Seat memory 29 Seat position, storing 29 Seats 28 – adjusti
Everything from A to Z Selector lever – automatic transmission with Steptronic 38 – sequential manual gearbox SMG 40 Selector lever lock, refer to Range selection 38 Selector lever positions – automatic transmission with Steptronic 38 – sequential manual gearbox SMG 40 Sequential manual gearbox SMG 40 Service, refer to Mobile Service 96 Service, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 89 Service and warranty 7 Service interval
At a glance Turn signal indicators, bulb replacement – front 93 – rear 93 – side 93 TV function, refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer V Vehicle – battery 94 – breaking in 68 – care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure – cargo loading 70 – cleaning the rear window, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure – engine 37 – leaving the vehicle 37 – measurements, refer to Dimensions 104 – parked 70 – storage, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure – washing, refer to the Caring for
Everything from A to Z Ventilation 59, 63 – air conditioning 59 – automatic climate control 63 Vents, refer to Ventilation 59, 63 Volume – fuel tank, refer to Capacities 105 W Warning and indicator lamps 12 Warning triangle 96 Warranty, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 89 Warranty and service 7 Washer/wiper system 43 Washer fluid reservoir, refer to – Capacities 105 – Headlamp washer system and Windshield washer system
Refueling So that you have important specifications available to you when you stop to refuel, we recommend that you fill out this table with the data that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications. Fuel Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here. Engine oil Quality The oil volume between the two marks on the oil dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
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