2007 BMW Z4 M ROADSTER&COUPE wheel

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Contents
The fastest way to find information on special
topics is by using the index starting on page42.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
At a glance
8Cockpit
Controls
16Driving
17 Everything under control
18 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
Driving tips
22Special operating instructions
Mobility
26Refueling
27 Wheels and tires
28 Under the hood
31 Replacing components
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38Technical data
42 Everything from A to Z

Cockpit
8
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
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. <
2 Folding exterior mirrors in or out
*
3Adjusting exterior mirrors
1
Opening and closing windows
4
Parking lamps
Low beams
Automatic headlamp control
*
5Instrument lighting

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7 Instrument cluster 10
9 Buttons on the steering wheel
10 Ignition lock 11
Horn: the entire surface
13 Releasing the hood
14 Opening the luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate
6
Turn signal indicators
High beams, headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
*
Computer
8 Windshield wipers
Rain sensor
*
Volume
>
Press: to accept and end a
telephone call; to start dialing
for selected telephone num-
bers
> Press longer: activate and
deactivate voice entry
*
Fast forward/rewind
>Radio
Press: next station stored
Press longer: station search
> CD
Press: jump to next track
Press longer: fast forward/
rewind
> Telephone
Scan register of names
Display/hide telephone book. Dis-
play the entries one after another
with the forward/backward buttons
12 Cruise control*

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The laws of physics cannot be repealed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.

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Warning of low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamp lights up in yellow. A
signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or
a significant loss of tire pressure in one
or more tires.
1. Reduce speed and pull the vehicle over
carefully. Avoid strong braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel or wheels. To
do this, check the tire inflation pressure
using the M Mobility System, refer to
Restoring tire inflation pressure on page 33.
If the damaged wheel cannot be iden-
tified, contact your BMW center. <
3. Use the M Mobility System to repair the flat
tire, refer to page 31.
Have the damaged tire replaced at the BMW
center or at a workshop that works according to
BMW repair procedures with correspondingly
trained personnel.
Power steering
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 hydraulic
power steering.

Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's
mobility by supplying important information
on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance.
Mobility

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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
page
18.<
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 18 30/210
– –
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 page 41.
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 18 30/210
– –
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 page 41.

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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch.
Roadster
The onboard tool kit can be found on the right-
hand side of the cargo bay in a compartment
next to the battery cover.
Coupe: access to onboard tool kit
1.Turn the quick-release fastener counter-
clockwise.
2. Pull out the cover.
When reinstalling the cover, make sure
that its tabs are inserted into the corre-
sponding cut-outs in the cargo bay trim panel. hand side of the cargo bay on top of the battery.
M Mobility System
Repairing a flat tire
To repair a flat tire, an M Mobility System is pro-
vided in your BMW Z4 M Roadster/Z4 M Coupe.
Using this system you can apply a sealant to the
inside of the tire, seal off the damaged area,
restore the tire inflation pressure and then con-
tinue driving.
Safety measures in the event of a flat:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Lock the steering wheel so that the wheels are
facing straight ahead. Apply the parking brake
and engage first or reve rse gear. Have all vehi-
cle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure
that they remain outside the immediate area in a
safe place, such as behind a guardrail.
If a warning triangle
* or portable hazard warning
lamp
* is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all national safety guidelines
and regulations. <
Preparation
If possible, do not remove foreign bodies which
have penetrated the tire.