2007 BMW Z4M COUPE check oil

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
17
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 1757/806 and 2507/1206. Do
not exceed the maximum temperature of
3007/1506.
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.<
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Under the hood
28
Under the hood
Important parts in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp and
windshield washer system
2Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
3Jump-starting connection4Reservoir for brake fluid
5Coolant expansion tank
6Chassis ground, negative terminal
7Dipstick 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.
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
29
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
after the engine is switched off. A signal
also sounds.
Check the engine oil level using dipstick7 at the
earliest opportunity, e.g. when you stop to
refuel, and refill engine oil.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
Checking the oil level
1.Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.Switch off the engine when it is at operating
temperature.
3.After approx. 1 minute, pull dipstick 7 out
and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth,
paper towel or something similar.
4.Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil volume between the two marks on the
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/
1.3 liters.
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped
almost to the lower mark on the dipstick, refer to
Checking the oil level.
Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick, otherwise excessive oil can
lead to engine damage.<
Before you check the engine oil level after add-
ing oil, restart the engine and let it run to obtain
a correct reading. Then proceed as described
under Checking the oil level.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of additives
could even lead to damage in some cases. The
same applies to the transmission and differen-
tial as well as to the power steering.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this
reason, thoroughly wash any areas of skin that
have come into contact with oil using soap and
water.
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of chil-
dren and comply with the warnings on the con-
tainers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.<
Comply with the applicable environmen-
tal regulations concerning the disposal of
used oil.<
Recommendation: have the oil changed at your
BMW center.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is extremely impor-
tant for the function and life of an engine. BMW
only approves specific oils after confirming their
suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive
testing.
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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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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
43
Engine compartment28
Engine data38
Engine oil28
– adding29
– additives29
– alternative oil grades30
– approved engine oils29
– dipstick29
– indicator/warning lamp10
– oil grades, refer also to
Approved engine oils29
Engine oil level28
– checking29
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil pressure28
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil sensor
– indicator/warning lamp10
Engine oil temperature, refer
to Engine oil
thermometer17
Engine oil thermometer17
Engine output, refer to Engine
data38
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data38
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC18
F
Fasten safety belts
– warning lamp11
Filling sealant into wheel33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– M Mobility System31
– Tire Pressure Monitor18
Flat tire, refer to Repairing a
flat tire31
Flat Tire Monitor FTM18
– indicator/warning
lamp11,18
– snow chains27
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor18Fuel
– capacity, refer to
Capacities41
– display17
– quality26
Fuel, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge17
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge17
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities41
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications26
Gross weight, refer to
Weights41
Ground clearance22
H
Hazard warning flashers12
Headlamp flasher
– indicator lamp10
Headlamp washer reservoir
– volume, refer to
Capacities41
Height, refer to
Dimensions39,40
High beams
– indicator lamp10
Hood28
Horn8
I
Indicator/warning lamp
– brakes11
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor19
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview10
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor18Inspection, refer to Service
interval display17
Instrument cluster10
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit8
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster10
Interval
– display, service17
K
Knock control26
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Longlife oils30
– alternative oils30
– approved engine oils29
Low-beam headlamps
– indicator lamp11
Low beams
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb11
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity41
Luggage compartment lid
– indicator lamp11
M
M Mobility System31
– compressor32
– viscosity32
Maintenance
– refer to Service interval
display17
Manufacturer5
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Mobility System31
O
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel
specifications26
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Everything from A to Z
44 Oil, refer to Engine oil28
Oil consumption28
Oil grades29
Oil level28
– checking29
– indicator lamp10
Oil pressure28
– indicator/warning lamp10
Oil sensor
– indicator lamp10
Oil service17
Onboard tool kit31
P
Parking brake
– indicator lamp11
Parking lamps
– indicator lamp11
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5
Permissible axle load, refer to
Weights41
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights41
Power output, refer to Engine
data38
Power steering, hydraulic19
Pressure, tires
– restoring with M Mobility
System31
Pressure monitoring, tires,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM18
R
Rear lamps
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb11
Refueling26
S
Safety belts
– warning lamp11Safety systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Sealant bottle, refer to
M Mobility System31
Service interval display17
Signal horn, refer to Horn8
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils29
Specified engine oils29
Speedometer10
Sport program
– Dynamic Driving Control16
Stability control, refer to
– Driving stability control
systems18
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Status at time of printing5
Steering wheel8
– buttons on steering wheel9
Switches, refer to Cockpit8
Symbols4
T
Table of contents3
Tachometer17
Tailgate
– indicator lamp11
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity41
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
gauge17
Technical data38
Temperature
– engine17
Tire, flat18,19
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– indicator/warning lamp11
– M Mobility System31
– Tire Pressure Monitor18
Tire inflation pressure27
– loss18
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor18
– Tire Pressure Monitor18Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM18
– indicator/warning lamp19
Tires
– flat18,19
– M Mobility System31
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor18
Tool kit, refer to Onboard tool
kit31
Torque, refer to Engine
data38
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor18
Track width, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC18
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Turn signal indicators
– indicator lamp10
V
Vehicle
– break-in period22
– dimensions, refer to
Dimensions39,40
– weight41
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities41
W
Warning and indicator
lamps10
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
– Capacities41
Weights41
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions39,40
Wheels and tires27
Width, refer to
Dimensions39,40
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