2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I airbag

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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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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Interior equipment 96
Interior lamps 72
Interior lamps– Remote control 23
Interior rearview mirror 41
Interior rearview mirror
– Automatic dimming 41– Compass 98
Interior temperature, setting,
refer to Air conditioner 90
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Automatic climate
control 92
Intermittent wipe 51
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 65
iPod/iPhone 128
J
Jacking points 174
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Integrated key/re‐ mote control 20
Kick-down
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 56– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 53
Knee airbag 73
L
Lamps and bulbs, bulb re‐ placement 170
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 170
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to
Safety belts 38
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 112
Launch Control, acceleration assistant 58
Leather, care 183
LED, light-emitting di‐ odes 171
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 203
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 173
Light 68
Light-alloy wheels, care 184
Light control 70
Light-emitting diodes LED 171
Lighter– Connecting electrical devi‐
ces 100
Lighting
– Instruments 71– Lamps and bulbs 170
Light switch 68
Load 111
Loading 110
Lockable lug bolts, refer to Lug bolt lock 174
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 27
Locking
– From the inside 27– From the outside 23– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nals 24– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 26– From the outside 22
Low beams 68
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 71
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lug bolt lock 174
Lumbar support 37
M
M/S, automatic transmission– 7-gear 57– 8-gear 54
Maintenance 168
Maintenance require‐ ments 168
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 65
Maintenance system, BMW 168
Malfunction
– Door lock 26– Fuel filler flap 152– Parking brake 50
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 66
Manual air distribution 90
Manual mode
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 57– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 54
Manual operation
– Door lock 26– Driver's door 26– Fuel filler flap 152– Transmission lock 58
Manual transmission 52
Marking on approved tires 161
Marking, run-flat tires 161
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Maximum cooling 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 162
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 177
Memory, refer to Seat and mir‐ ror memory 39
Microfilter
– For air conditioner 91– With automatic climate con‐
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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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