2005 BMW Z4 2.5I mirror

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
31
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving the vehicle. It could
respond with unexpected movement, posing a
potential accident hazard.<
1.Swing the lever downward
2.Adjust the steering column's reach and
height to suit your seating position
3.Swing the lever back up.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
1Adjustments
2To switch from one mirror to the other
3To fold the mirrors in or out
*
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually, if
necessary: press on the edges of the lens.
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
button3. This can be useful on narrow roads,
for example, or to reset the mirrors to their cor-
rect positions after they have been folded in.
Automatic heating*
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the glare from vehicles behind you
when driving at night, turn the rotary knob.
For vehicles without an alarm system:
Tilt the small lever forward.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions
You have probably frequently wished that you
could configure individual functions of your
vehicle to reflect your own personal require-
ments. In engineering your vehicle, BMW has
incorporated a number of options for personal
adjustment that can be programmed into your
vehicle at your BMW center.
Vehicle Memory refers to vehicle-oriented set-
tings and Key Memory refers to person-ori-
ented settings. You can have up to four different
basic settings adjusted for four different per-
sons. The only requirement is that each person
uses his or her own remote control key.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
43
Washer/wiper system
0Wipers retracted
1Intermittent operation or rain sensor
*
2Normal wiper speed
3Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe
5To set interval time or sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Intermittent operation or rain sensor*
In vehicles equipped without a rain sensor, the
wipe interval is predefined.
The interval time can be set over four stages. In
addition, the wipe interval is varied automati-
cally depending on road speed.
On vehicles with a rain sensor, the wipe interval
is automatically controlled according to rain
intensity. You can adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor. It is positioned on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
To activate intermittent operation or
rain sensor
Ignition key in position 1 or higher:
Lever to position 1.
In any case, the wipers will move once across
the windshield.
In vehicles equipped with a rain sensor, you can
leave the lever continuously in position1. Then,
as long as the ignition key is in position 1 or
higher, you only need to activate the rain sen-
sor.
Turn rotary dial5 briefly.
To set interval time or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Turn rotary dial 5.
To deactivate intermittent operation or
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 activa-
tion.<
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to intermittent wipe, except in vehicles without
rain sensor.
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to normal wiping speed, except in vehicles with-
out rain sensor.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
0Wipers retracted
1Cleaning windshield and headlamps
*
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
If the vehicle's lights are on, the headlamps are
cleaned at reasonable intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield, otherwise vision could be
obscured. Therefore, use antifreeze, refer to
page86.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir is

Special operating instructions
70 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. One photocell
is positioned in the mirror's lens, see arrow,
while the other is on the opposite side of the
mirror.
To ensure perfect functioning, keep the photo-
cells clean and the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield free of any
obstruction like stickers, etc.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation formed in the air conditioning
system during operation exits under the vehi-
cle. Traces of condensed water on the ground
underneath the vehicle are thus normal.
Mobile equipment in the vehicle
BMW advises against using mobile
equipment, e.g. cellular phones, inside
the vehicle without connecting them directly to
an outside antenna. Otherwise, it cannot be
ruled out that vehicle electronics and the mobile
equipment interfere with one another. In addi-
tion, it is not ensured that the radio waves emit-
ted during transmission are directed outside of
the vehicle interior.<
Cargo loading
Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the
permissible carrying capacity of the tires
is not exceeded. Otherwise, overheating and
inner damage to the tires may result. The ulti-
mate result can assume the form of a sudden air
loss.<
Determining the maximum load
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs; otherwise damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving conditions
could result.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passenger that will be riding in
your vehicle
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passenger from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
551 lbs. and there will be two 150 lbs. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
251 lbs.
551 lbs. minus 300 lbs. = 251 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.

Everything from A to Z
106
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System50
– indicator lamp13
Acceleration assistant42
Accessories, refer to
– For your own safety6
– Your individual vehicle5
Accident, refer to Emergency
call96
Acknowledgment signal for
vehicle locking/unlocking16
Activated-charcoal filter63
Adjusting the thigh support29
Air, drying,
refer to Air conditioning
mode59,62
Airbags53
– deactivation33
– indicator lamp12
– passenger airbags indicator
lamp34
– reactivation33
– safe seating position27
Airbag switch33
Air conditioning58
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Air conditioning mode
switching on/off
manually59,62
Air distribution
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Airing out, refer to
Ventilation59,63
Air outlets,
refer to Ventilation59,63
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure78Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated air
mode59,62
Air supply/blower
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications76
Alarm system25
– avoiding unintentional
alarms26
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires81
Antenna, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Antifreeze86,87
– coolant87
– washing fluids86
Antilock Brake System
ABS50
– indicator lamp13
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system25
Anti-theft protection16,25
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights103
Approved engine oils87
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights103
Artificial leather, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray65
Assistant systems,
refer to Dynamic Stability
Control DSC50
AUC Automatic recirculated
air control62Automatic
– air distribution62
– air supply/blower62
– cruise control44
– headlamp control56
– luggage compartment lid
operation19
Automatically dimming
interior rearview mirror31
Automatic car wash, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control61
Automatic recirculated air
control AUC62
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic38
– ignition36
– indicator lamp13
– interlock36
– selector lever lock38
– shiftlock38
– towing the vehicle99
– tow-starting99
AUTO program,
refer to Automatic air
distribution62
Average fuel consumption49
– setting unit of measure48
Average speed49
– setting unit of measure48
Avoiding unintentional
alarms26
Axle loads, refer to
Weights103
B
Backrest, refer to Seat
adjustment28
Backup lamps38
– bulb replacement93
Everything from A to Z
Index

Everything from A to Z
108 Clock47,48
– 12- or 24-hour mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
– setting47
Clothes hooks25
Clutch, break-in
procedures68
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to
Starting the engine36
Compact disc operation, refer
to Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Compartments64
Computer48
– clock, 12- or 24-hour
mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to Onboard
Computer48
Condensation, refer to Air
conditioning mode59,62
Condensation, removing from
windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory31
Connecting a vacuum cleaner,
refer to Power socket65
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption49
Consumption display, refer to
Fuel gauge46
Contents3
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit10
Controls, lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting57
Convenience operation
– convertible top18
– from outside18
– windows18Convertible top20,21
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation18
– electrical fault23
– emergency closing23
– fully automatic21
– malfunction23
– manual20
– mechanical20
Convertible top compartment
panel19
Coolant87
– indicator lamp13
– level88
– thermometer46
Coolant water, refer to
Coolant87
Cooling
– maximum62
– refer to Air conditioning
mode59,62
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities105
Copyright2
Correct tires82
Cruise control44
Cruising range49
Cup holders, refer to
Beverage holders64
Curb weight, refer to
Weights103
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data102
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical102
– capacities105
– dimensions104
– engine data102
– weights103
Daytime driving lamps56
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control50
– warning lamp13,51
Defective bulb56Defrosting rear window
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows60,62
Digital clock47
Dimensions104
Dimming mirrors70
Dipstick, engine oil86
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signal indicators42
Disc brakes69
Displacement, refer to Engine
data102
Display elements12
Display lighting,
refer to Instrument
lighting57
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Disposal
– of engine oil87
– vehicle battery95
Distance remaining, refer to
Range49
Door key16
Door lock17
Doors, unlocking and locking
– from inside18
– from outside16,17
DOT quality grades80
Draft-free ventilation59,63
Driving Dynamic Control41
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams56
Driving notes68
– break-in procedures68
– driving tips68
Driving stability control50
Driving stability control
systems50

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Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning mode59,62
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control50
– indicator lamp13,51
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control50
– indicator lamp13,51
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC50
– indicator lamp13
– warning lamp51
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC50
– indicator lamp13,51
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC50
– indicator lamp13,51
E
Electrical fault
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– convertible top23
– door lock18
– driver's door18
– fuel filler door76
– luggage compartment lid18
– SMG41
– storage compartments64
Electric Power Steering
EPS42
– indicator lamp13,42
Electric power windows20
– power loss20
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC50
Electronic transmission
control module39
Emergency call96Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top23
– doors18
– driver's door18
– fuel filler door76
– luggage compartment lid18
– storage compartments64
Emergency service, refer to
Mobile Service96
Engine36
– break-in procedures68
– data102
– electronics13
– indicator lamp13
– speed46
– starting36
– switching off37
Engine compartment85
Engine coolant87
Engine coolant temperature
gauge46
Engine data102
Engine oil86
– alternative oils87
– approved engine oils87
– capacity105
– indicator/warning lamp13
Engine oil level86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Engine oil pressure86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Engine oil sensor86
– indicator/warning lamp
13
Engine output, refer to Engine
data102
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data102
EPS Electric Power
Steering42
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC50
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system69
Exterior mirrors31
– automatic dimming
feature70
– folding in and out31Eyelets, towing and tow-
starting98
F
False alarm, refer to
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms26
– Stopping the alarm26
Fasten safety belts
– refer to Safety belts30
– warning lamp12,30
Fault
– automatic transmission39
– luggage compartment lid18
– SMG41
Filter, refer to
– Microfilter59
– Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter63
Fine wood, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Finger guard system, power
windows20
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit97
First-aid kit97
Flat
– Run Flat tires82
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor52
– indicator/warning lamp13
– Run Flat tires82
Flat tire, refer to
– Changing a wheel94
– Tire condition81
Flat Tire Monitor52
– indicator/warning
lamp13,53
– initializing52
– warning lamp53
Flat tire service, refer to
Mobile Service96
Floods, refer to Driving
through water69
Floor covers, carpets, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure

Everything from A to Z
110 Floor mats, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Fluid reservoir, washer
systems86
Fog lamps57
– indicator lamp13
Follow me home lamps56
Footbrake, refer to Driving
notes69
Front airbags53
Fuel
– average
consumption49
– display46
– quality76
– volume, refer to
Capacities105
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Fuel filler door76
– unlocking in case of
electrical fault76
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities105
Fuses95
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality76
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Gear indicator
– for automatic transmission
with Steptronic38
– for sequential manual
gearbox SMG40
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG40Gear shifts
– via automatic transmission
with Steptronic38
– via sequential manual
gearbox SMG41
Glove compartment64
Gross weight, refer to
Weights103
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake37
Hands-free microphone,
refer to Preparations for the
cellular phone65
Hands-free system65
Hardtop, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation72
Hazard warning flashers10
Headlamp cover, care, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– bulb replacement91
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning43
Headlamps, automatic
control56
Headlamp washer
reservoir86
– volume, refer to
Capacities105
Headlamp washer
system
– cleaning the headlamps43
– washing fluids86
Head restraints28
Heated mirrors31
Heated seats30
Heating58
– exterior mirrors31
– rear window59,63
– seats30Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo71
Height, refer to
Dimensions104
Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel31
High beams57
– bulb replacement92
– headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
High Performance
Synthetic Oil87
– alternative oils87
– approved oils87
Holders for beverages64
Hood84
Horn10
Hot exhaust system69
Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to Dynamic Brake
Control DBC50
Hydraulics, brake88
Hydroplaning69
I
Ice warning48
Identification mark
– Run Flat tires82
– tire coding80
Ignition36
Ignition key16
Ignition lock36
Imprint2
Inclines69
Index106

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
111
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags54
– alarm system26
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– brakes13
– coolant temperature47
– DSC51
– engine temperature46
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– fog lamps57
– passenger airbags34
– please fasten safety belts30
– reserve46
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG41
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview12
Individual air
distribution59,62
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory31
Inflation pressure, tires78
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor52
Inspection47
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting57
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Interior lamps57
– remote control17
Interior motion sensor26
– deactivating26
Interior rearview mirror31
– automatic dimming
feature70
Interior temperature
adjusting59,62
Interlock, refer to
Steering lock36
Intermittent
– operation, wipers43
Interval
– display, service47J
Jack94
Jacking points94
Jets, refer to
Ventilation59,63
Jump-starting97
K
Key Memory31
Keys16
Key switch for passenger
airbags33
Kickdown39
Knock control76
L
Lamps and bulbs91
LATCH, child-restraint
mounting system35
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
LEDs Light-emitting
diodes94
Length, refer to
Dimensions104
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement94
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer
to the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs94
Lighter65
Lighting
of the instruments57
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams56
LIGHTS ON warning56
Light switch56
Load, vehicle70
Loads, refer to Cargo
loading70
Loads, securing71
Lock buttons on doors,
refer to Locking18Locking the doors
– from inside18
– from outside17
Locking the vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside16
Low beams56
– automatic56
– bulb replacement92
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp13
Lug bolts, wrench91
Luggage compartment19
– capacity103
– floor panel91
– increasing capacity19
– opening/closing,
refer to Luggage
compartment lid18
– opening from inside the
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– opening with remote
control17
Luggage compartment lid18
– emergency operation19
– opening from inside the
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– remote control17
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires82
Maintenance, refer to Service
interval display47,89
Maintenance System89
Making telephone calls, refer
to Owner's Manual for
Telephone
Malfunction
– convertible top23
– door lock18
– fuel filler door76
– storage compartments64
Malfunction of electrical
accessory95
Manual convertible top20