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.<
1Speedometer
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps10
4Tachometer17
with indicator and warning lamps10
5Engine oil thermometer17
6Fuel gauge17
7Button for
>Displaying the clock
>Service interval display
8Button for
>Resetting trip odometer
>Setting the clock
9Display 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
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
31
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 reverse 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 r e q u ir e d , s et i t up o n t h e ro a d s id e a t a n
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.
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32 Corresponding information on using the
M Mobility System is also provided on the
device.<
Before using the M Mobility System, note
the information on the sealant bottle.<
Pull the sticker for the speed limit off the sealant
bottle and affix it to the steering wheel.
Please observe the expiry date on the
sealant bottle.<
Roadster
The M Mobility System is located on the right-
hand side of the cargo bay on the battery cover.
With the convertible top closed, fold the
convertible top compartment panel up to
remove the Mobility Set.<
To avoid any damage when opening the
convertible top, make sure that the con-
vertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay
has been folded down.<
Coupe: access to the Mobility Set
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.<
The M Mobility System is located on the right-
hand side of the cargo bay in a compartment on
top of the battery.
The M Mobility System consists of
1Sealant bottle and sticker with speed limit
2Filler hose from sealant bottle to wheel
3Cable and connector to cigarette lighter
socket
4Mounting for sealant bottle
5Compressor
6On/off switch
7Gauge for indicating tire inflation pressure
8Button for reducing tire inflation pressure
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Everything from A to Z
42
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System
– indicator lamp11
Accessories, refer to
– Your individual vehicle5
Airbags
– indicator lamp11
– warning lamp11
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp11
Approved engine oils29
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Axle loads, refer to Weights41
B
Battery
– indicator lamp10
Brake fluid
– indicator/warning lamp11
Brake hydraulic system
– indicator/warning lamp11
Brake lamps
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb11
Brake pad wear indicator
– warning lamp11
Brakes
– indicator/warning lamps11
– operating noise22
Brake system
– indicator/warning lamps11
Breaking-in inspection17
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential22
Breaking in the transmission,
refer to Transmission22Break-in procedures22
Buttons on the steering
wheel9
C
Capacity
– cargo bay, refer to
Weights41
Cargo bay
– battery cover31
– capacity41
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console12
Charge indicator lamp10
Check gas cap, indicator
lamp11
Cockpit8
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console12
Compound brake discs, refer
to Braking safely22
Consumption display, refer to
Fuel gauge17
Controls and displays8
Coolant
– indicator lamp11
Coolant temperature17
Coolant temperature gauge,
refer to Coolant
temperature17
Curb weight, refer to
Weights41
Customized equipment, refer
to Your individual vehicle5
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data38
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit8Data38
– dimensions39,40
– engine data38
– technical38
Data, technical
– capacities41
– engine data38
– weights41
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
– warning lamp11
Dimensions39,40
Dipstick, engine oil29
Displacement, refer to Engine
data38
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster10
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster10
Displays and controls8
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Driving notes22
Driving stability control
systems18
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control18
– indicator lamp11,18
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– indicator lamp11
Dynamic Driving Control16
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
– indicator lamp11,18
E
Engine
– breaking in22
– data38
– electronics11
– indicator lamp11
– speed17
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