2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I Owners Manual

3.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐
pears in the display.4.Press button 2.5.Use button 1 to select one of the following:▷ Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.▷ Call-up when the driver's door is
opened.▷ Switch off the automatic function.6.Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐
tended drive in order to recharge the battery,
refer to page 20.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced, re‐
fer to page 30.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the
key.◀
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Convenient operation
In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐
cess, the windows and retractable hardtop can
also be operated via the door lock.
Opening/closing
With the door closed, turn the key to the unlock
or lock position and hold it there.
Turning the key back to the original position
stops the motion.
Monitor the closing process
During every closing procedure, and when
opening the retractable hardtop, watch the
process and ensure that no one becomes trap‐
ped; otherwise, injuries may occur.◀
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock
the driver's door using the integrated key in the
door lock.
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Locking and unlocking
Press the button.
The doors and the trunk lid are locked
or unlocked when the front doors are closed, but
they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Operating principle, refer to page 62.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45.2.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol
appears in the display, accompanied by the
word "SET".3.Press button 2.4.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐
pears in the display.5.Press button 2.6.Use button 1 to select one of the following:▷ The vehicle locks automatically
after a short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷ The vehicle locks automatically
after you drive away.▷ The vehicle locks automatically af‐
ter a short period of time if a door is not
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▷ The central locking system remains
unlocked.7.Press button 2.
Unlocking and opening doors
▷Press the button. The doors are un‐
locked. To open, pull the door han‐
dle above the armrest.▷Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the button. The doors are
locked.▷Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened driv‐
er's door cannot be locked using the lock
button.
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
Trunk lid Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the trunk lid opens; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Opening from the inside
Press the button.
The trunk lid opens unless it has been
locked.
Opening from the outside
▷Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. one second.
The trunk lid can be opened.
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Press the trunk lid down lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Emergency unlocking
Pull the lever in the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Convenient opening▷Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.▷Starting the engine.
Functional requirement
▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.▷The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
again for approx. the next two seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to the standard remote
control
The specified functions can be controlled by
pressing the button or via Comfort Access.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or clos‐
ing the windows or retractable hardtop, the sys‐
tem is checking whether a remote control is in‐
side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.
Unlocking
Pull the handle up, arrow 1. This corresponds to
pressing the
button.
Locking
Press on the surface, arrow 2.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
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sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Window and convertible top operation
With the ignition in the radio ready state or be‐
yond, the windows and the convertible top can
be opened and closed when a remote control is
located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. This
corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the trunk
is detected in the locked vehicle, then the trunk
lid opens again. The hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Switching on the radio ready state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on the
radio ready state, refer to page 45.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 45.
Switching off the engine in cars with
Sport automatic transmission
When the engine is switched off, transmission
position P is engaged automatically unless N is
engaged and the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock.
Driving into an automatic car wash with a
Sport automatic transmission
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll, such
as in an automatic car wash, follow the instruc‐
tions in Car washes, refer to page 182.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is
malfunctioning. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If nec‐
essary, insert another remote control into the
ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After the engine is switched off, the engine can
only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
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Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 20.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 31.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it up and
steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the trunk lid opens; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and monitored
again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for at
least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 22.▷Insert the remote control all the way into the
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐
nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐
nutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor
The interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐
tem is activated together with the interior motion
sensor even if the hardtop is open. An alarm can
be triggered unintentionally by falling objects
such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unintentional
alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues flashing.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
remain switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Power windows
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Opening, closing
Individually▷Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens while the switch is held.
Closing can be performed in the same man‐
ner by pulling the switch.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically.
Press the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
Jointly
▷Press the switch to the resistance point:
All windows open while the switch is held.
Closing can be performed in the same man‐
ner by pulling the switch.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
All windows open automatically.
Press the switch again to stop the opening
movement.Convenience operation
Convenience operation via the remote control,
refer to page 22, or the door lock, refer to
page 26.
Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer
to page 23.
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can continue
to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as
no door is opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
one of the front side windows closes, the closing
action is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Do not use window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and
the window reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
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