2007 BMW Z4 M ROADSTER&COUPE engine

Cockpit
10
Instrument cluster
For descriptions of equipment listed here
without a page reference, please refer to
the Owner's Manual for the BMW Z4 under the
respective term. <
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 10
4 Tachometer 17
with indicator and warning lamps 10
5 Engine oil thermometer 17
6 Fuel gauge 17
7 Button for
>Displaying the clock
> Service interval display
8 Button for
>Resetting trip odometer
> Setting the clock
9 Display for
>Trip odometer/Odometer
> Clock
> Service interval
> ComputerIndicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
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.
If a malfunction occurs in one of the monitored
systems, the corresponding lamp does not go
out after the engine has started, or it lights up
again while the vehicle is in motion. More infor-
mation can be found on the specified pages or
in the Owner's Manual for the BMW Z4 under
the respective terms.
Turn signal indicators
Battery charge current
+
Headlamp flasher/High beams
Engine oil pressure/
Engine oil level
+28

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
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Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various colors and combinations.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
> Red and yellow:
Continue driving cautiously
> Yellow:
Have the system checked soon
or
for your information
> Green or blue:
For your information
Antilock Brake System ABS/Driving
stability control systems
+
Antilock Brake System ABS/Driving
stability control systems for Canadian
models
Brake system
+
Brake warning lamp for Canadian mod-
els
Brake pads
+
Parking lamps/Low beams
Flat Tire Monitor
* +18
Tire Pressure Monitor
* +18
Airbags
+
Safety belt reminder
Defective bulb
Doors or luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate open
Engine electronics
+
Malfunction in the engine electronics.
You can continue to drive with reduced
engine output. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
Service engine soon
+
Service engine soon indicator lamp for
Canadian models
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
+18
Add coolant
Add washer fluid
Coolant temperature 17
Check gas cap
+

Driving
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Driving
Dynamic Driving Control
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.
At the touch of a button, the Dynamic Driving
Control's Sport mode enables you to drive your
BMW in an even sportier style:
The engine responds more spontaneously to
any motion of the accelerator pedal.The vehicle may accelerate automatically
when the system is first activated. <

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Everything under control
Tachometer
The orange warning zone between arrows 1
and 2 shows the currently permissible engine
speed, which depends on engine temperature.
As engine temperature increases, some of the
LEDs in this warning zone go out one after
another.
As much as possible, avoid driving at engine
speeds within the illuminated warning zone.
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning zone beginning at arrow 2. To protect
the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted when
speed reaches this sector.
Fuel gauge
Reserve
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, the reserve level for
the BMW Z4 M Roadster/Z4 M Coupe is approx.
2.6 US gallons/10 liters.
Coolant temperature
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 a coolant
temperature gauge.
Should the coolant and thus the engine become
too hot, a warning lamp will come on in the
instrument cluster.
Red warning lamp
The engine is overheated. Reduce your
speed immediately and pull over at a
suitable location. Switch off the engine
and allow it to cool down. Contact your nearest
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond-
ingly trained personnel.
Do not open the hood, otherwise there is
a risk of injury from scalding. <
Yellow warning lamp
The engine is too warm. Continue driv-
ing, but in a moderate manner, so that
the engine can cool down.
If the warning lamp comes on again, have the
engine checked without delay.
Engine oil thermometer
The general operating temperature lies
between 175 7/80 6 and 250 7/120 6. Do
not exceed the maximum temperature of
300 7/150 6.
Service interval display
Regardless of your service requirements,
have the breaking-in inspection per-
formed by your BMW center after driving
1,200 miles/2,000 km. <

Technology for driving comfort and safety
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
Driving stability control
systems
In contrast to the descriptions in the Owner's
Manual for the BMW Z4, your BMW Z4 M Road-
ster/Z4 M Coupe does not feature Dynamic
Traction Control DTC.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents slip at the drive wheels while
starting off and accelerating the vehicle. DSC
also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions,
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In these
cases, and subject to physical limits, DSC helps
to keep the vehicle on a steady course by
reducing engine speed and by applying brakes
at individual wheels.
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. <
Deactivating DSC
Press the button; the DSC indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. No more interven-
tions to increase stability and forward momen-
tum are carried out.
To enhance vehicle stability, reactivate DSC as
soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button briefly; the indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
Checking
The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
The indicator lamp is lit:
DSC is deactivated.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
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. You should therefore observe the follow-
ing when you receive a flat tire warning.
Flat tire warning
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up in red. A signal also
sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial
loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and pull the vehicle over
carefully. Avoid strong braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Determine which tire is damaged. To do
this, check the tire inflation pressure using
the M Mobility System, refer to Restoring
tire inflation pressure on page 33.
3. Use the M Mobility System to repair the flat
tire, refer to page 31.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
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. Therefore, note the following if the sys-
tem warns of low tire inflation pressure.

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 105 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 tr ansmission 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.

Refueling
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Refueling
Note when refueling
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.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 14.5 US gallons/55 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 US gallons/
10 liters.Do not drive until the tank is empty. Oth-
erwise, the engine may not operate prop-
erly and damage could result. <
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the
catalytic converter.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel that con-
tains 85 % ethanol, nor with Flex Fuel, as this
would cause damage to the engine and fuel
supply system. <
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.
Do not fill the tank with gasoline below the
specified minimum grade; otherwise
engine damage could result. <

Under the hood
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Under the hood
Important parts in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp and
windshield washer system
2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
3 Jump-starting connection 4
Reservoir for brake fluid
5 Coolant expansion tank
6 Chassis ground, negative terminal
7 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Checking the
oil level
Engine oil
Like fuel consumption, engine oil consumption
depends on your driving style and the vehicle's
operating conditions.
Warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up in red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct,
please contact your nearest BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
Do not continue driving, otherwise the
engine could sustain serious damage
from inadequate lubrication. <
Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
while you are driving. A signal also
sounds.
The oil level is at the absolute minimum; check
engine oil level using dipstick 7 and refill as
soon as possible. Do not drive more than
30 miles/50 km before refilling.