2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I engine

12CauseHow to respondIndication in Canadian modelsBrake pads worn.Have the condition of the brake
pads checked without delay.Lights up in red:Have the system in question
checked immediately.The starter has failed.The engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can only
be restarted when the brake is depressed.Depress the brake to restart the
engine.Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail lamps
and brake lights still operational. All other
lamps failed.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed.
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.
Drive malfunctioning.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem in question checked imme‐
diately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and
braking forces, refer to page 81.Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated,
refer to page 82.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer to
page 81.Driving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.The suspension control system has failed, re‐
fer to page 81.Driving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possi‐
ble.Seite 193Indicator/warning lampsMobility193
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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‐
gage a gear.Seite 196MobilityIndicator/warning lamps196
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Stop the car and engage trans‐
mission position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You
can continue your trip at moder‐
ate speeds. Have the system
checked if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in yellow:Manual transmission: the clutch temperature
is too high.Allow the clutch to cool down.
Cooling occurs while the vehicle
is either stationary or moving.
Avoid stop-and-go driving and
driving below walking speed for
lengthy periods. The clutch has
cooled down when this message
disappears. The clutch is not
damaged.The automatic transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but mod‐
erate your speed and exercise
due caution.Transmission position P is not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.The selector lever is malfunctioning.The trip can be continued. Shift
again if necessary. Have the sys‐
tem checked if the situation re‐
occurs.It is possible to engage the gear without de‐
pressing the brake.To change the transmission po‐
sition, always depress the brake.The pinch protection system of the power
windows is malfunctioning.Have the system checked.Seite 197Indicator/warning lampsMobility197
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12CauseHow to respondCruise control deactivated:
The driving stability control systems are ac‐
tive.
The parking brake is set.
The speed dropped below 20 mph/30 km/h.
The engaged gear is not suitable for the speed
being driven.The cruise control system has failed.The trip can be continued. Have
the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting
checked as soon as possible.A low-beam headlamp or front fog lamp has
failed.Have the low beams checked as
soon as possible.A high-beam headlamp has failed.Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.The headlamp beam throw adjustment has
failed.Have the headlamp beam throw
adjustment system checked.The adaptive light control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer
to page 166.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. You cannot continue
your journey. Contact your serv‐
ice center.The engine oil level is too low.Add engine oil immediately, refer
to page 165.Lights up in red:Seite 198MobilityIndicator/warning lamps198
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12CauseHow to respondThe service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
refer to page 65.Lights up in yellow:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
refer to page 65.No service due.Check the service requirements,
refer to page 65.The time and date are no longer correct.Set the time and date, refer to
page 64.Steering assistance has failed.
Markedly different steering response.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possi‐
ble.Damping control is malfunctioning or has
failed.
Driving comfort is impaired.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possi‐
ble.The engine was switched off by the Auto Start/
Stop function.To start the engine: press on the
clutch pedal, refer to page 48.The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function is
deactivated.The Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function was deactivated
using the button in the center
console, refer to page 48. The
engine will not be switched off or
started automatically. To switch
off/start the engine: press the
Start/Stop button.The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function
has failed.The engine will not be switched
off or started automatically.
Switch off or start the engine us‐
ing the Start/Stop button. Have
the system checked as soon as
possible.Seite 199Indicator/warning lampsMobility199
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Engine specifications

Z4 sDrive28iDisplacementcu in/cm³122/1,997No. of cylinders4Maximum outputhp241at engine speedrpm5,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm258/350at engine speedrpm1,500 ‐ 4,800

Z4 sDrive35iDisplacementcu in/cm³182/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum outputhp300at engine speedrpm5,800Maximum torquelb ft/Nm300/407at engine speedrpm1,400 ‐ 5,000

Z4 sDrive35isDisplacementcu in/cm³182/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum outputhp335at engine speedrpm5,900Seite 202ReferenceTechnical data202
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Z4 sDrive35isMaximum torquelb ft/Nm332/450at engine speedrpm1,500
Dimensions
Z4 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive35i
All dimensions given in inches/mm.Seite 203Technical dataReference203
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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
– Bulb replacement 172, 173Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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