2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I tire pressure

12CauseHow to respondThe driving stability control systems including
ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed, re‐
fer to page 81. Reduced braking and driving
stability.It is possible to continue driving.
Drive at moderate speeds, avoid‐
ing abrupt braking maneuvers.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.Indication in US modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your jour‐
ney. Contact your service center.Indication in Canadian modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your jour‐
ney. Contact your service center.In vehicles with the Flat Tire Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:A tire is deflated.Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the additional informa‐
tion, refer to page 75.The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, re‐
fer to page 75.Light up in yellow:Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not in‐
dicated.Have the system checked.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:There is a flat tire or substantial loss of inflation
pressure in the indicated tire.Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the additional informa‐
tion, refer to page 77.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
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12CauseHow to respondTire Pressure Monitor not initialized.Check the inflation pressure and
reset the system, refer to
page 78.The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays
on, the large lamp lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency. After leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays
on, the large lamp lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked. Ob‐
serve the additional information,
refer to page 79.A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted.Lights up in yellow: transmission malfunctionHave the system checked imme‐
diately.
When parking the vehicle, set the
parking brake since transmission
position P may be malfunction‐
ing as well.Malfunction in transmission position P.It may be possible to correct the
malfunction by restarting the en‐
gine.The gears that can be selected are restricted.After switching off the engine,
transmission position P is en‐
gaged automatically. It may not
be possible to continue driving.Transmission limp-home program active with
restricted range of gears, possibly with re‐
duced acceleration.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing the
brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 58
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 176
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate control 95
Adaptive brake light, refer to Brake force display 80
Adaptive light control 70
Additives– Coolant 166
Additives, oil 166
After washing vehicle 183
Airbags 73
Airbags
– Indicator/warning lamps 75
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 90, 94
Air conditioner 90
Air conditioning mode
– Air conditioner 90– Automatic climate con‐
trol 92– Ventilation 91, 94
Air distribution
– Automatic 93– Individual 90– Manual 90
Air flow rate 90, 93
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91, 94
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 89
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 155
Air supply– Air conditioner 90– Automatic climate con‐
trol 92– Ventilation 91, 94
Air vents 89
Air vents
– Refer to Ventilation 91, 94
Alarm system 30
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Ending an alarm 30– Interior motion sensor 31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
All around the headliner 16
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 162
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 97
Alternative oil types 166
Antifreeze
– Coolant 166– Washer fluid 52
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 22
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 174
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 204
Approved engine oils 166
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 204
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 103
Assist 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 177
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control sys‐
tems 81
Assistance when driving off 84
Audio device, external 103
Automatic air distribution 93
Automatic air flow rate 93
Automatic car wash 182
Automatic climate control– Automatic air distribution 93
Automatic cruise control 85
Automatic Curb Monitor 40
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 47
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 69
Automatic recirculated air control 94
Automatic transmission
– 7-gear with dual clutch 55– 8-gear 53
AUTO program with automatic
climate control 93
AUX-IN port 103, 127
Average fuel consumption 62
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 63
Average speed 62
Axle loads, refer to Weights 204
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment 36
Backrest width adjustment 37
Backup lamps
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Driving stability control sys‐tems 81
Driving tips 108
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 81
Dynamic Driving Control 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 81
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 112
Electrical fault– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 58
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 26– Driver's door 26– Fuel filler flap 152
Electric seat adjustment 37
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 81
Electronic engine oil level check 164
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 81
Emergency operation
– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 152
Emergency Request 176
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 28
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function 47
Engine compartment 163
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐
ant 166
Engine data 202
Engine oil, adding 165
Engine oil additives 166
Engine oil, checking the level 164
Engine oil, filling capacity 206
Engine oil temperature 61
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 166
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 166
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 61
Engine power, refer to Engine data 202
Engine, RPM 202
Engine start, Help 177
Engine, starting 46
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28– Start/Stop button 45
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 45
Engine, switching off 46
Engine temperature 61
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 72
Equipment, interior 96
Error messages, refer to Check Control 66
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 161
Exhaust system 109
Exterior mirrors 40
Exterior mirrors
– Automatic dimming 41– Automatic heating 41– Folding in and out 41– Setting 40
External audio device 103
External start 177
External temperature dis‐ play 60
External temperature display– Changing the units 63– On the computer 63
External temperature warn‐
ing 60
Eyes for securing cargo 112
F
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 66
Failure of an electrical acces‐ sory 175
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Ending an alarm 30
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 38
Fasten safety belts reminder
– Refer to Safety belt re‐
minder 39
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 95– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 91
Fine wood, care 184
First aid kit 177
Fittings
– For tow-starting and tow‐
ing 179
Flashing when locking/unlock‐
ing 24
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat Tire Monitor
– Snow chains 162
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Flat tire, warning lamp 76
Flat tire, wheel change 173
Flooding 109
Floor carpet, care 184
Floor mats, care 184
Foot brake 109
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Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐rior lamps 72
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 75
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 62
Fuel, average consump‐
tion 62
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 62
Fuel display 61
Fuel filler flap
– Unlocking in case of an elec‐
trical malfunction 152
Fuel gauge 61
Fuel quality 154
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Fill‐ ing capacities 206
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 206
Fuses 175
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 96
Gasoline 154
Gasoline display 61
Gear display
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 55– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 55
General driving notes 108
Glove compartment 103
Grilles, refer to Air vents 89
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 204
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 49
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 97
Hands-free microphone 15
Hardtop 33
Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 73
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 69
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 68
Headlamp flasher 50
Headlamps, care 183
Headlamps, cleaning 51
Headliner 16
Heating 89
Heating– Mirrors 41– Rear window 91, 94– Seats 38
Heavy cargo, stowing 111
Height adjustment
– Seats 36– Steering wheel 42
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 203
High-beam Assistant 71
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 71
High beams, headlamp flasher 70
High-pressure washers 182
Hills 110
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 84
Holder for beverages 105
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 45
Homepage 6
Hood 164
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 109
Hydroplaning 109
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 60
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 60
Identification marks– Tires 158
Ignition 46
Ignition
– Switched off 46– Switched on 46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio ready state 45
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 46
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 45
Indication of a flat tire 76
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 78
Individual air distribution 90
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 155
Inflation pressure warning, tires 75
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 99– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 76
Installation location
– Telephone 103
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 71
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
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Minimum tread depth,tires 160
Mirror– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 39
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 40– Exterior mirrors 40– Folding in, before driving into
a car wash 41– Heating 41– Interior rearview mirror 41
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 109
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 103
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Multifunction switch
– Refer to Turn signals/head‐
lamp flasher 50
N
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 104
New wheels and tires 161
Nozzles, refer to Air vents 89
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 180
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 169
Odometer 60
Oil additives 166
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 65
Oil consumption 164
Oil level 164
Oil, refer to Engine oil 164
Oil types, alternative 166
Oil types, approved 166
Old batteries, disposal 175
Onboard computer, refer to Computer 62
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 169
Onboard vehicle tool kit 170
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 26– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 25– Using the remote control 22
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 94
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 90, 94
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 61
P
Paint, vehicle 183
Park Distance Control PDC 87
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 110
Parking aid, refer to PDC 87
Parking lamps 68
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 74
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 40
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 87
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
Plastic, care 184
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 95– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 91
Power, refer to Engine
data 202
Power windows, opening and
closing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Pressure, tires 155
Pressure warning, tires 75
Pressure warning, tires– Flat Tire Monitor 75– Tire Pressure Monitor 77
Professional Radio 116
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
R
Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 166
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 45
Radio ready state
– Switched off 46– Switched on 45
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state 45
Rain sensor 51
Range 62
Reading lamps 72
Rear lamps
– Bulb replacement 172
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 172
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 172, 173
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐
rors 40
Rear window defroster 91, 94
Recirculated air mode 90, 94
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest 36
Recommended tire brands 161
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Refueling 152
Remaining range, refer to Range 62
Remote control– Battery replacement 30– Comfort Access 28– Garage door opener 96– Malfunction 25, 29– Removing from the ignition
lock 45– Trunk lid 23– Universal 96
Replacement fuses, refer to
Spare fuses 175
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 161
Reporting safety defects 8
Reservoir for washer fluid 52
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 38
Restraint system
– For children 43
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 112
Retractable hardtop
– Convenient opening and
closing 23– Opening and closing 34– Remote control 23
Retreaded tires 161
Reverse gear
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 56– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 53– Manual transmission 52
Roadside parking lamps 70
Roadworthiness test 65
Roof load capacity 204
Roof, refer to Retractable hardtop 33
Rope, refer to Tow-starting and towing 180
RPM, refer to Engine data 202
RSC Runflat System Compo‐
nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 161
Rubber components, care 184
Run-flat tires 161
Run-flat tires– Tire inflation pressure 155
Running lights, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 68
S
Safety 6
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment 39
Safety belts 38
Safety belts
– Damage 39– Indicator/warning lamp 39– Reminder 39
Safety belts, care 184
Safety systems
– Airbags 73– Safety belts 38
Safety tires 161
Saving fuel 112
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 179
Seat adjustment, electric 37
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal 36
Seat and mirror memory 39
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically 24
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder 39
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 38
Seat heating 38
Seats
– Adjusting 36– Adjusting electrically 37– Heating 38– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 39– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 39Sensors, care 185
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 168
Service requirements, dis‐ play 65
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 177
Servotronic 84
Settings– Clock, 12h/24h format 63
Settings and information 62
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 20
Shift paddles on steering
wheel
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 57– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 54
Side airbags 73
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12
Sitting safely 36
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport bag 101
Slot for remote control 45
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 143
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen‐ ter armrest storage compart‐
ment 103
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 169
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 100
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 176
Spare fuses 175
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Specified oil types 166
Speed, average 62
Speedometer 14
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SPORT+ program, DynamicDriving Control 83
Sport program– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 57– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 54
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 83
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 51
Stability control systems 81
Start/Stop button
– Starting the engine 46– Switching off the engine 46
Starting aid 177
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 182
Steering wheel
– Adjusting 42– Buttons on the steering
wheel 12– Lock 45
Stopping
– Engine 46
Storage compartments 104
Storage nets 100
Storage, tires 162
Storing the seat position, refer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 39
Storing the vehicle 185
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 155
Summer tires, tread 160
Suspension settings 82
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 82
Switching off
– Engine 46– Vehicle 46
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 61
Tailgate, opening from the in‐
side 27
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 27
Tail lamps 172
Tail lamps– Bulb replacement 172, 173
Tank display 61
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 202, 203
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 103
TeleService 146
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 91
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 92
Temperature, coolant 61
Temperature display
– External temperature 60– External temperature warn‐
ing 60– Setting the units 63
Temperature, engine oil 61
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Thigh support adjustment 37
Third brake lamp, refer to Cen‐ ter brake lamp 173
Through-loading opening with integrated transport bag 101
Tilting the passenger side mir‐ ror 40
Time
– Setting the time 64
Tire age 159
Tire damage 160
Tire identification marks 158
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to FTM 75
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– Resetting the system 78– System limitations 77– Warning lamp 78Tire Quality Grading 159
Tires, changing 161
Tires, flat tire 174
Tire size 158
Tires, pressure loss 78
Tires, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Tires, run-flat tires 161
Tire tread 160
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 170
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 170
Torque, refer to Engine data 202
Tow bar 180
Tow fitting– Screw thread 179
Tow fittings
– For tow-starting and tow‐
ing 179
Towing 179
Towing methods 180
Tow rope 180
Tow-starting 179, 181
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Traction control 82
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 83
Transmission
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion with dual clutch 55– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 53– Manual transmission 52– Unlocking transmission lock
manually, for 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 58
Transmission lock, unlocking
manually 58
Transmission lock, unlocking manually, with 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 58
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