2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I Owners Manual

symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the time and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the hours.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Use button 1 to set the minutes.6.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.7.Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, formats
and units of measure, refer to page 63.
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the date and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the day of the month.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Set the month and the year in the same way.6.Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.Service requirements
Display
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next maintenance are displayed briefly after
the ignition is switched on.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
The remaining driving distance or the due date
can be displayed individually for certain mainte‐
nance procedures.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the words "SERVICE INFO".3.Press button 2.4.Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
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Possible displays1Button for selecting functions2Service requirements3Engine oil4Roadworthiness test5Front brake pads6Rear brake pads7Brake fluidThe sequence of displayed service items may
vary. The data for the next service appointment
is shown first.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
Such Check Control messages involve indicator
or warning lamps in the instrument cluster and,
in some circumstances, an acoustic signal.Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
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indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. You can view the Check Control
messages whenever it is convenient for you.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal‐
function and tips on how to respond are pro‐
vided in the list, refer to page 186.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They
cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur
at the same time, they are displayed in succes‐
sion.
Other messages are automatically hidden after
approx. 20 seconds, but are kept in memory.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the words "CHECK CONTROL".2.Press button 2. If there is no Check Control
message, this is indicated by "CHECK OK“.
If a Check Control message has been
stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.3.Press button 1 to check for other messages.4.Press button 2.
The display again shows the external tem‐
perature and the time.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that were displayed during a
trip are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
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LampsVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
At a glance0Lamps off
Daytime running lights1Parking lamps and daytime running lights2Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3Automatic headlamp control, daytime run‐
ning lights, welcome lamps, High-beam As‐
sistant, and adaptive light control
When you open the driver's door with the igni‐
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐
matically switched off if the light switch is in po‐
sition 0, 2, or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch
position 1.
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
Parking lamps
Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to start
the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 70.
Low beams
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or : the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the
ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched
off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
Setting the duration
Operating principle, refer to page 62.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
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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 function is deactivated.▷ ... Select the corresponding
duration, 40 seconds, for instance.7.Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐
light or if there is precipitation. The LED next to
the symbol lights up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment
in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually un‐
der these conditions.◀
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights light up in posi‐
tion 0,
and . After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lamps light up in posi‐
tion
.
Activating/deactivating
Operating principle, refer to page 62.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol
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4.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol
appears in the display.5.Press button 2.6.Use button 1 to select one of the following:▷ Daytime running lights are acti‐
vated.▷ Daytime running lights are de‐
activated.7.Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adaptive light control
The concept
Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
Controls
Activating
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
Auxiliary function:
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive
light control directs light towards the front pas‐
senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Malfunction
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
High beams/roadside parking
lamps1High beams2Headlamp flasher3Roadside parking lamps
Left and right roadside parking lamps
There is an additional option of switching on the
lamps on the side of the car facing the road when
parked.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the pressure point for a longer pe‐
riod, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long
periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not
have enough power to start the engine.
Switching off
Press the lever in the opposite direction to the
pressure point, arrow 3.
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High-beam Assistant
The concept
When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the High-beam Assistant1.Turn the light switch to .2.With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction
of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐
cally.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, briefly
push the turn indicator lever toward the high
beams.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Sensor view field
The view field of the sensor is located on the
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.
Clean the view field, refer to page 185.
Instrument lighting
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
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1.Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until
the appropriate symbol appears in the dis‐
play, accompanied by the brightness setting
and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Push button 1 up or down to select the de‐
sired brightness level.4.Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem‐
perature and the time.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps,
trunk lamp, and courtesy lamps are controlled
automatically.
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the
door handles and illuminate the ground in front
of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside
the car are switched off about 8 minutes after
the ignition is switched off, Start/Stop button,
refer to page 45.
Switching interior lamps on/off
manually
Interior lamps:
To switch on and off, press the button.
To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps,
entry lamps, and courtesy lamps permanently,
press the button for the front interior lamps for
about 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
The reading lamps are located next to the inte‐
rior lamp. To switch on and off, press the button.
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