2004 BMW Z4 2.5I wipers

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
43
Deactivating the Sport program
Press the SPORT button again.
The LED in the button goes out.
Acceleration assistant with SMG
The acceleration assistant permits opti-
mum racing-style acceleration on skid-
resistant roads.
Do not use the acceleration assistant
too often, as this could cause the
vehicle's parts to wear prematurely.<
1.Activate the Sport program
2.Press and hold the DSC button for more
than three seconds, refer to page 53
3.Depress the accelerator all the way
down rapidly: kickdown. The optimum
rpm for driving off will be adjusted.
To maintain vehicle stability, drive
with the DSC switched on whenever
possible.<
Electric Power Steering
EPS
The concept
The electric power steering is a direct,
sporting steering system that is speed-sen-
sitive.
Power support is reduced with an increase
in driving speed.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp stays lit:
The system has malfunctioned or is
faulty.
Please have the system inspected by the
nearest BMW center.
Steering remains operational.
Turn signal indicators/
Headlamp flasher
1High beams: blue indicator lamp
2Headlamp flasher: blue indicator lamp
3Turn signal indicator: green indicator
lamps accompanied by a periodic click-
ing sound from the relay
If the flashing of the indicator lamp
and the clicking from the relay are
both faster than normal, one of the turn
signal indicators has failed.<
To signal briefly
Press the lever up to the detent but not
beyond. It then returns to the center posi-
tion when released.
Washer/wiper system and
rain sensor*
0Wipers retracted
1Intermittent operation or rain sensor
2Normal wiper speed
3Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe

Driving
44 5Rotary dial for control of the wipe inter-
val or the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Intermittent operation
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can set the wipe interval over four
stages with rotary dial 5.
In addition, the wipe interval is varied auto-
matically depending on road speed.
Rain sensor
The rain sensor is positioned on the wind-
shield, directly behind the interior rearview
mirror.
To activate the rain sensor:
>With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher, move the lever to position 1. The
wipers travel once across the wind-
shield, regardless of the weather.
You can leave the lever permanently in
position 1, it is then only necessary to acti-
vate the rain sensor. To do this
>turn rotary dial 5 briefly.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor:
turn rotary dial 5.
To deactivate 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.<
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
automatically switch to intermittent wipe,
not on vehicles with rain sensor.
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
operate at normal speed, not on vehicles
with rain sensor.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
0Wipers retracted
1Cleaning windshield and headlamps
*
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield, otherwise vision could be
obscured. For this reason, use an anti-
freeze agent. Refer to page 83.
Do not use the washers when the reservoir
is empty. Otherwise damage to the washer
pump could result.<
Cleaning the windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a
brief period.
Cleaning the headlamps
When the vehicle's lighting system is
switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at
reasonable intervals.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically
* in ignition position 2.

Everything from A to Z
108 Hazard warning flashers 10
Headlamp cover, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Headlamp flasher 43
– indicator lamp 13
Headlamps
– bulb replacement 88
– care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– cleaning 44
Headlamps, automatic
control 46
Headlamp washer
reservoir 83
– content, refer to
Capacities 103
Headlamp washer
system
– cleaning the
headlamps 44
– washing fluids 83
Head restraints 28
Heated mirrors 31
Heated seats 30
Heating 58
– exterior mirrors 31
– rear window 59, 63
– seats 30
Heavy loads, refer to
Stowing cargo 70
Height, refer to
Dimensions 102
Height adjustment
– seats 28
– steering wheel 30
High beams 47
– bulb replacement 89
– headlamp flasher 43
– indicator lamp 13
High Performance
Synthetic Oil 84
– alternative oils 84
– approved oils 84
High temperatures 69
Holders for beverages 65
Hood 81
Horn 10
Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to Dynamic Brake
Control DBC 52Hydraulics
– brakes 85
Hydroplaning 69
I
Ice warning 50
Identification mark
– Run Flat tires 80
Ignition 36
Ignition key 16
Ignition lock 36
Inclines 69
Index 104
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags 57
– alarm system 26
– brakes 13
– coolant temperature 49
– DSC 52
– engine temperature 48
– Flat Tire Monitor 55
– fog lamps 47
– passenger airbags 34
– please fasten safety
belts 30
– reserve 48
Indicator and warning
lamps, overview 12
Individual air
distribution 59, 62
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 31
Inflation pressure, tires 75
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor 54
INSPECTION 49
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 47
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Interior lamps 47
– remote control 17
Interior motion sensor 26
Interior rearview mirror 31
– automatic dimming
feature 31
Interior temperature
– adjusting 59, 62Interlock, refer to
Steering lock 36
Intermittent
– operation, wipers 44
Interval
– display, service 49
J
Jack 91
Jacking points 91
Jets, refer to
Ventilation 59, 63
Jump-starting 94
K
Key Memory 31
Keys 16
Key switch for passenger
airbags 33
Kickdown 39
Knock control 74
L
Lamps 46
Lamps and bulbs 88
LATCH, child-restraint
mounting system 35
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Length, refer to
Dimensions 102
License plate lamps
– bulb replacement 91
Light-alloy wheels, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Lighter 65
Lighting
– of the instruments 47
Lighting of the instruments,
refer to Instrument
lighting 47
LIGHTS ON warning 46
Light switch 46
Loads, refer to Cargo
loading 70
Loads, securing 70

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Washer fluid reservoir, refer
to Headlamp washer
system and Windshield
washer system 83
Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles 44
Washing fluids 83
Washing systems 83
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray 65
Water on roads,
flooding 69
Weights 101
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 102
Wheel change set
– Run Flat tires 91
Wheels and tires 75
Wheelslip control
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 52
Width, refer to
Dimensions 102
Wind deflector 24
Windows
– convenience operation 18
Windshield wash
– reservoir 83
Windshield washer
nozzles 44
Windshield washer
reservoir 83
– content, refer to
Capacities 103
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system 43
– washing fluids 83
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– changing 88
Windshield wipers
– changing 88
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system 43
Winter tires
– changing 91
– storage 79Wood decoration, refer to
the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Work in the engine
compartment 81
Wrench, refer to Onboard
tool kit 88
X
Xenon lamps
– bulb replacement 89