2010 BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE35I automatic transmission

Everything from A to Z
240 Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting91
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant204
– remote control battery36
– vehicle battery216
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements69
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC77
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Door lock31
Doors, emergency
operation31
DOT Quality Grades197
Draft-free ventilation95,98
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Drive mode56
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
Drive-off assistant80
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams88
Driving notes112
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant80
Driving position, engaging,
refer to Transmission
positions56
Driving stability control
systems78,79
Driving through water114
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes112
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control78Dual clutch transmission55
– kickdown56
DVD
– country codes153
– settings154
– video playback153
DVD changer155
– malfunctions157
DVD changer, refer to CD
changer151
DVD menu154
DVD player, refer to CD
player151
DVD video153
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC78
Dynamic destination
guidance131
Dynamic Driving Control79
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player140
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler flap192
– M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic58
Electric seat adjustment42
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access35
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV78
Electronic oil level check202
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC78
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock55
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release192
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside33
Emergency Request218
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Energy, saving
– saving fuel112
Engine
– breaking in112
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed226
– starting51
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off52
Engine compartment202
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant204
Engine oil
– adding204
– additives, refer to Specified
engine oils204
– alternative oil types204
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– capacity228
– checking level202
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements69
– specified engine oils204
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine51
Entering special destinations
by name126
Entering the
address121,127
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps92
Entry map for destination126
Equalizer, tone setting141
Error messages, refer to
Check Control73

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

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kickdown54
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control88
– parking lamps/low beams88
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs212
Language, changing on
Control Display75
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts44
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116
Last destinations124
Launch Control58
Leather care210
LED Light-emitting
diodes212
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb215
Light
– high-beam assistant90
– refer to High-beam
assistant90
Light-alloy wheels210
Light-emitting diodes
LED212
Lighter
– connecting electrical
appliances106
Lighting
– instruments91
– lamps and bulbs212
– vehicle, refer to Lamps88Light switch88
Limit, refer to Speed limit74
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
Lockable lug bolts, refer to
Lug bolt lock215
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant90
Low-beam headlamps88
– automatic88
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support43
Lug bolt lock215
Luggage compartment lid32
– Comfort Access
35
– emergency release33
– opening from inside32
– opening from outside33
– remote control30
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires200
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system206
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– tires81Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control73
Managing music161
Manual air distribution94
Manual car wash209
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic54
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler flap192
– transmission lock58
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission55
Manual transmission53
Map display132
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– with winter tires200
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic
– Launch Control58
– manually releasing
transmission lock58
– neutral56
– reverse gear56
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions227
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge
service177

Everything from A to Z
246 Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode94,98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest42
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood201
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range66
Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock50
– service data206
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing tires199
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires199
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts44
Retractable hardtop
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing39
– remote control30
retractable hardtop38
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153Reverse gear56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map132
Roadside
Assistance185,218
Roadside parking lamps90
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements69
Roof load capacity228
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map display132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
display132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires199
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Run-flat tires199
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– new tires199
– replacing199
– tire inflation pressure194
– winter tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment45
Safety belts44
– damage45
– indicator/warning lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely41
Safety systems
– airbags85
– Antilock Brake System
ABS78
– brake system78
– driving stability control
systems78
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– safety belts44
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting220
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory43
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder45
Seat heating43

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
248 Steering wheel46
– adjustment46
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock50
– locking with Comfort
Access35
– shift paddles57
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles57
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
Storage211
Storage compartments104
Storage nets106
Stored trip, calling up129
Storing a destination in the
address book123
Storing music158
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory43
Storing tires200
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments104
Stowing cargo116
Street, entering,
navigation122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning64
Surround141
SVCD153
SW, waveband143
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button50
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Symbols4
– status information20
T
Tachometer64
Tailgate
– opening from inside32
Tailgate, refer to Luggage
compartment lid32
Tail lamps214
– replacing bulb214
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Technical data226
– capacities228
– dimensions227
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone170
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands178
TeleService185
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
Temperature
– air conditioner95
– automatic climate control96
– changing unit of measure68
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature65
Temperature display
– outside temperature64
– outside temperature
warning64
– setting the units68
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo116
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp215
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag106
Tilt alarm sensor34
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror46Tire inflation pressure194
– loss81,83
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82
– resetting the system83
– system limitations82
– warning lamp83
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Tire Quality Grading197
Tires
– age197,199
– air loss83
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels215
– condition198
– damage198
– inflation pressure194
– labels197
– minimum tread depth198
– new wheels and tires199
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor81
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82
– puncture81
– replacing199
– run-flat199
– size197
– storage200
– tread depth198
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth198
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires199
– winter tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins133
Tone
– control140
– middle setting142
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit212

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection160
Torque, refer to Engine
data226
Tow bar221
Tow fitting220
– screw thread220
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away220
Towing220
– car with automatic
transmission220
– methods221
Towing and tow-starting220
Town/city, for navigation121
Tow rope222
Tow-starting220,222
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor82
Track
– selecting on CD152
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
TRACTION program,
Dynamic Driving Control79
Traffic bulletins
– categories135
Traffic bulletins, filtering135
Traffic bulletins for
navigation133
– during destination
guidance135
– in map view135
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins133Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– dual clutch transmission55
– Launch Control58
– manual transmission53
– neutral56
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic55
– reverse gear56
– transmission lock, releasing
manually58
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position54
– refer to P Park54
Transmission lock, releasing
manually58
Transmission positions56
Transporting children
safely48
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo116
Travel instructions, refer to
Voice instructions132
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread198
Trip, deleting129
Trip, storing128
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer64
Triple turn signal activation60
Trip odometer64
Trips, changing129
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions227
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal60
Turn signals59
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading116
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR197Units
– average consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control100
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control100
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside32
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid35
– setting unlocking
characteristics29
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data120
USB audio interface163
USB interface103
V
VCD153
Vehicle
– battery216
– breaking in112
– cargo loading115
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment202
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions227
– parking52
– weight228
Vehicle jack215
Vehicle storage211
Ventilation98
– air conditioner95
– draft-free95,98
Ventilation, refer to Climate93
Vents, refer to Air vents93
Vents, refer to
Ventilation95,98
Video menu154
Video playback153