2010 BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE35I warning

Care
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Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material-tested, laboratory-checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in
damage.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Do not use high-pressure car washes;
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer
to page227.
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page45.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is dan-
ger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to avoid unin-
tentional activation of the wipers.
>Remove additional attachments, e.g., spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control, even with Com-
fort Access, into the ignition lock.
2.Move the selector lever to position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

Mobility
219Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
In vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService, you can establish contact with
BMW Roadside Assistance for breakdown
assistance directly via iDrive, refer to page185.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is located on the lateral stor-
age shelf behind the seats.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in a holder in the
luggage compartment lid. Press the tabs to take
it out.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the
battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting
vehicle.
3.Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur.<
Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page202. The cap is
marked with +.
1.Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.

Giving and receiving assistance
222
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
With a tow truck
Manual and automatic transmission:
7-gear sport automatic transmission with dual
clutch:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page219. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine
is cold.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission or 7-
gear sport automatic transmission with dual
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page50.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Everything from A to Z
236
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System78
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control58
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request218
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control98
Adaptive light control89
Additional connection of the
music player in the mobile
phone163
Additives
– coolant204
– engine oil204
Address for navigation
– entering121
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner94
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control96
Adjusting the thigh support42
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control140
Airbags85
– indicator/warning lamp87
– sitting safely41
Air conditioner93
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner94
– automatic climate control96
– ventilation95,98Air distribution
– automatic97
– individual94
– manual94
Air flow rate94,97
Airing, refer to
Ventilation95,98
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents93
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Air supply
– air conditioner94
– automatic climate control96
– ventilation95,98
Air vents93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music
collection160
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires200
AM, waveband143
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant204
– washer fluid61Antilock Brake System
ABS78
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system29
– for lug bolts, refer to Lug bolt
lock215
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights228
Approved engine oils, refer to
Specified engine oils204
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights228
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest104
Arrival time, refer to
Computer66
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
AUC automatic recirculated-
air control98
Audio140
– controls140
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Audio device, external104
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air flow rate97
– cruise control61
– headlamp control88
Automatic car washes208
Automatic climate control93
– automatic air distribution97
Automatic curb monitor46

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant90
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC98
Automatic Service
Request188
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53,54
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position54
– sport program54
– towing220
– tow-starting220
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
AUX-IN port104,163
Available services188
Average fuel consumption66
– setting the units68
Average speed66
Avoid highways in
navigation130
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support43
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment42
Backrest width adjustment43
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb214
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch219
Bar, refer to Towing
methods221Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment104
Bass, tone setting140
Battery216
– charging216
– disposal36,216
– jump-starting219
– remote control28
– temporary power failure216
Battery for mobile phone181
Battery renewal
– remote control36
– remote control for vehicle36
Being towed221
Belts, refer to Safety belts44
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts44
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate94,97
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating173
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo211
BMW Assist,
activating186,188
BMW Assist184
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System206
BMW Search186
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Brake
– parking brake52
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC78Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements69
Brake Force Display85
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display85
– replacing bulb214
Brake pads112
– breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS78
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– breaking in112
– service requirements69
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely114
Brake system112
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– breaking in112
– disc brakes114
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Breaking in the clutch112
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential112
Break-in period112
Brightness of Control
Display76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs212
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button50
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6

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

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