2010 BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE30I window

Technical data
228
Weights
Capacities
Z4 sDrive30iZ4 sDrive35i
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,780 4,134/1,875
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,990/1,810 4,178/1,895
Load lbs/kg 562/255 562/255
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,808/820 1,918/870
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,227/1,010 2,271/1,030
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 6.4 - 10.9/180 - 310 6.4 - 10.9/180 - 310
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters Approx. 15.5/55 Fuel grade: page193
Including reserve of US gal/liters Approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page61
Including headlamp washers US qt/liters Approx. 6.3/6.0

Everything from A to Z
238 Call
– accepting174
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing174
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Capacities228
Capacity of the cargo area228
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery216
Car care, refer to Care208
Care208
– automatic car washes208
– care products208
– carpets210
– CD/DVD drives211
– chrome parts210
– displays211
– exterior208
– fine wood parts211
– headlamps209
– high-pressure washer209
– interior210
– leather210
– light-alloy wheels210
– paintwork209
– plastic parts211
– retractable hardtop209
– rubber seals210
– safety belts211
– sensors and cameras211
– upholstery and cloth
trim210
– washing the car
manually209
– windows209
Cargo, securing116
Cargo area
– capacity228
– Comfort Access35
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps92
– opening from inside32
– opening from outside33Cargo loading
– securing cargo116
– stowing cargo116
– vehicle115
Car jack
– jacking points215
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest
104
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio143
Car shampoo211
Car wash115
– with Comfort Access36
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system113
CBS Condition Based
Service206
CD, audio playback152
CD/DVD changer
– filling or emptying the
magazine156
CD changer151,155
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
CD player151
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Center armrest104
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb215Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– Comfort Access34
– setting unlocking
characteristics29
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display68
Changing wheels215
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment202
Check Control73
Child restraint systems48
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely48
Chrome parts211
Chrome polish211
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care208
Clock64
– 12h/24h mode72
– setting the time and date72
– setting time71
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine51
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access34
– replacing the battery36
– what to observe before
entering a car wash36
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access34

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock50
Compass102
Computer65
– displays on Control
Display66
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service185
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked114
Condition Based Service
CBS206
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle31
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections131
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption66
Consumption display
– average consumption66
Contacts
– creating182
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness76
Controller, refer to iDrive16
controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading30
Convenient operation31
– retractable hardtop30
– windows30
Convertible
– enlarging cargo area38,106
Coolant204
– checking level204
Coolant temperature65Cooling, maximum97
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant204
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant204
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control89
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control89
Correct tires199
Country codes DVD153
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps
92
Criteria for route130
Cross-hairs in navigation126
Cruise control61
– malfunction63
Cruising range66
Cupholders105
Curb weight, refer to
Weights228
Current playback
– external devices165
– of music collection160
Customer Relations187
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting91
Data, technical226
– dimensions227
– engine226
– weights228
Data recorders207
Data transfer188
Date
– date format73
– setting72
Daytime running lights89
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control78DCC, refer to Cruise
control61
Deactivating passenger
airbags86
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler flap192
Defogging windows95
Defrosting windows95
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows95
Destination, entering by town/
city name121
Destination address
– entering121,127
Destination entry via BMW
Assist125
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice127
– entering via map126
– entry121
– home address124
– manual entry121
Destination guidance130
– bypassing a route
section131
– changing specified
route130
– continuing130
– starting130
– voice instructions132
– volume of voice
instructions132
Detour, selecting136
Digital clock64
Digital compass102
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions132
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book123
Displacement, refer to Engine
data226

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system113
Exterior mirrors45
– adjusting45
– automatic dimming
feature46
– automatic heating46
– folding in and out45
External audio device104
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away220
– for tying down loads116
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
Failure of an electrical
consumer216
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm34
– switching off an alarm34
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts44
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Fault
– parking brake53
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner95
First aid pouch219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock50
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– run-flat tires199
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– indicating a flat tire81
– indicator/warning lamp81
– initializing the system81
– snow chains81,200
– system limits81
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition198
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband143
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash45
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely114
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps92
Forward gear, engaging, refer
to Transmission
positions56
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection161
Front airbags85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Fuel193
– average consumption66
– gauge65
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications
193
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Fuses216
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption66
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Gas station
recommendations131
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster56
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
Gears, changing57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
General driving notes113
Glove compartment103
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents93
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags85
Headlamp control,
automatic88
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43

Everything from A to Z
242 Heating93
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate93
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo116
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel46
High-beam assistant90
High beams90
– headlamp flasher90
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant90
High-pressure
washer208,209
High water, refer to Driving
through water114
Highways, refer to Route
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Homepage BMW4
Hood201
Horn10,11
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC78
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning64
Identification marks
– run-flat tires199
– tire coding197iDrive16
– adjusting brightness76
– changing language75
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure
and display format68
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and
time71,72
– status information20
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness50
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on50
Ignition lock50
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM83
Individual air distribution94
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Initializing
– after power failure216
– compass, refer to
Calibrating103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– radio, refer to Station,
storing144
– refer to Setting the time and
date72Installation location
– telephone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting91
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control100
Interactive map127
Interior lamps92
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror46
– automatic dimming
feature46
– compass102
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control53
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface163
J
Jacking points215
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting219
Jump-starting219
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access34

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis207
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer64
Oil, refer to Engine oil202
Oil consumption202
Oil level202
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal216
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation95,98
Outlets, refer to Air vents93
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control98
Outside temperature
display64
– changing units of
measure68
– in computer68
Outside temperature
warning64
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Overriding selector lever
lock55
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care209Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control77
Park Distance Control PDC77
Parking
– vehicle52
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC77
Parking brake52
Parking lamps88
Parking lamps/low beams88
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function46
Pathway lighting89
Personal Profile28
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish211
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner95
Postal code, entering for
navigation122
Power failure216
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows37Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor81
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting a waveband143
– storing stations144
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness50
Radio readiness50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– CD changer152
– CD player152
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps92
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamps
– replacing bulb214
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb214
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors45
Rear window defroster95,98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Seats41
– adjusting electrically42
– adjusting the seats42
– heating43
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory43
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo107
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
Selecting new scale for
navigation133
Selector lever56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock54
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service data in the remote
control206
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS206
Service Request187
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS206
Service requirements69
Services status188
Servotronic85
Settings
– changing on Control
Display75
– clock, 12h/24h mode72
– DVD154
– language75
Settings and information68Settings for the map
display133
Shifting57
Shifting, sport automatic
transmission57
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions54
Shift paddles on steering
wheel57
Short commands for the voice
activation system229
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route
130
Side airbags85
Side windows, refer to
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag106
Slot for remote control50
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment104
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD207
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request218
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses,216
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses216Special destinations124
Special destinations,
displaying126
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils204
Specified engine oils204
Speed
– run-flat tires82
– with winter tires200
Speed limit74
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit74
Speedometer12
Speed Volume142
SPORT+ program, Dynamic
Driving Control79,80
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control79,80
Sport program with sport
automatic transmission57
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78,79
Start/stop button50
– starting the engine51
– switching off the engine52
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine51
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting219
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting219
Starting the engine
– start/stop button50
State/province, for
navigation121
Station, refer to Radio143
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet208,209

Everything from A to Z
250 Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions132
Voice commands
– short commands229
– telephone178
Voice instructions from
navigation system132
– repeating132
– switching on/off132
– volume132
Voice phone book*179
Volume140
– audio sources140
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities228
– mobile phone173
– voice instructions132
Volume balance, tone
setting142
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13Warning messages, refer to
Check Control73
Warning triangle219
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir61
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water114
Water penetration208,209
Waveband on the radio143
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth198
Weights228
Welcome lamps88
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires199
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions227
Wheels, new199
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions227
Wind deflector39
Windows36
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system37
Windows, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows95
Windows, defrosting and
defogging
– air conditioner95
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
– defrosting and defogging95
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows95
Windshield wash60
– filling capacity, reservoir228
– nozzles61
– reservoir for washer fluid61
– washer fluid61
Windshield wiper blades,
changing212
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system60Winter tires200
– storage200
Wiper blade replacement212
Wiper system60
Word-matching principle for
navigation129
Work in the engine
compartment201
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs213
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile28