2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I lock

Tow-starting and towing
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under
the floor panel in the trunk, refer to page 170.
Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Front
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom left in the
cover panel.
Rear
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom center in the
cover panel.
Towing
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
8-gear Sport automatic transmission
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed. Con‐
tact a service center in the event of a breakdown.
Observe in the event of a breakdown
Have the vehicle transported on a loading
platform only, or damage may occur.◀
Observe before towing The parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
with the front axle lifted or the vehicle can be
damaged.
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Contact your service center.◀
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
7-gear Sport automatic transmission Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page 58.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/
50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀
Observe during towing Observe the notes on towing
Observe all notes on towing or vehicle
damage or accidents can occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow truck Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Secure the vehicle against rolling off
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐
tance Control, for instance, for extended periods
of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 51,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷Unscrew the road antenna.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
Manual transmission
1.Shift to neutral.2.Release the parking brake, refer to page 49.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock.
Sport automatic transmission
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Release the parking brake, refer to page 49.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
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Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Retractable hardtop
When you open a wet hardtop, water drops may
run into the cargo area. If necessary, remove
items from the cargo area beforehand to avoid
water stains or soiling.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention.
Environmental influences can act on the vehicle
paint. Tailor the frequency and extent of your car
care to these influences.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
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12CauseHow to respondThe ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 45, or close the driver's
door.To drive through automatic car washes, the
transmission can be shifted to N. After approx.
30 minutes, the transmission automatically
changes to P. The indicator lamp lights up just
before the gear is changed automatically.To keep the transmission in
transmission position N, switch
on the ignition.For some functions, the indicator lamp lights
up if the desired function cannot be executed
at the moment.The parking lamps are still on.Switch off the parking lamps, re‐
fer to page 68.The roadside parking lamps are still onSwitch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 70.A door is open.The hood is open.Lights up in red:Roof activation system failure.Roof cannot be moved. If the re‐
tractable hardtop does not lock,
contact your nearest service
center.The roof activation system is malfunctioning.Roof movement incomplete.
Please check if the roof is
blocked, then press or pull the
switch again.The roof is not locked.Open the roof fully and close it
again. Only continue driving after
taking this measure.Lights up in yellow:High temperature of roof motor.Roof activation temporarily lim‐
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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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Band-aids, refer to First aidkit 177
Bar, refer to Towing meth‐ ods 180
Battery– Disposal 30, 175– Power failure 174– Remote control 20– Replacement in the remote
control 30– Replacement, vehicle bat‐
tery 174– Vehicle 174
Before entering the car
wash 182
Being towed 179
Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 38
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 105
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 90, 93
BMW Assist 145
BMW Assist, refer to Connec‐ tedDrive 145
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 112
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 105
Brake assistant, refer to Dy‐ namic Brake Control 81
Brake discs, breaking in 108
Brake force display 80
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake lamps
– Brake force display 80– Bulb replacement 172, 173
Brake lights, adaptive 80
Brake pads, breaking in 108
Brakes
– ABS 81Braking– Notes 109– Parking brake 49
Braking safely 109
Breakdown assistance 177
Breaking in 108
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 170
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 45
Buttons on the steering wheel 12
Bypassing, see Starting aid 177
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 185
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 105
Capacities
– Cargo area, refer to
Weights 204– Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐
pacities 206
Car battery 174
Car care products 183
Care 182
Care, displays 185
Care, vehicle 183
Cargo 110
Cargo area
– Capacity 204– Lamp, refer to Interior
lamps 72– Opening from the inside 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27
Cargo, securing 101
Cargo straps, securing cargo 112
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 20
Carpet, care 184
Car phone– Installation location, refer to
Center armrest 103
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐
ing, refer to Connecting elec‐
trical devices 100
Car wash 182
Car wash
– With Comfort Access 29
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 109
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 168
CD/DVD changer 124
CD/DVD notes 126
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 103
Center armrest 103
Center brake lamp
– Bulb replacement 173
Center console, refer to
Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 26– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 22
Central locking system
– From the outside 21– Principle 21
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 161
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 163
Check Control 66
Children, transporting safely 43
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 43
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 43
Chrome parts, care 184
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 90, 94
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Cleaning, displays 185
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 182
Clock 60
Clock– 12h/24h format 63
Closing
– From the inside 26– From the outside 22
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 46
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch
– Refer to Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 51
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 30– In a car wash 29
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 83
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 45
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 104
Compass 98
Computer 62
Computer
– Displays on the radio dis‐
play 62
Condensation under the vehi‐
cle 110
Condition Based Service CBS 168
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 24
ConnectedDrive 145
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 62
Control Display, care 185
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 81
Convenient loading 23
Convenient opening and clos‐
ing– Retractable hardtop 23– Window 23
Convenient operation 26
Convertible
– Enlarging the trunk 34, 100
Convertible top, refer to Re‐
tractable hardtop 33
Coolant
– Checking the level 167– Temperature 61
Cooling, maximum 93
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 166
Corrosion on brake discs 110
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 72
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone
– Refer to Snap-in adapter in
center armrest storage com‐
partment 103
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 85
Cruise control
– Malfunction 86
Cupholder 105
Curb weight, refer to Weights 204
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 202
D
Damage, tires 160
Dashboard lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 71
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 202
Data, technical
– Dimensions 203– Engine 202– Filling capacities 206– Weights 204Date– Setting 65
Daytime running lights 69
DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ trol 81
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 85
Defogging windows 91
Defroster
– Rear window 91, 94
Defrosting windows 91
Digital clock 60
Digital compass 98
Dimming mirrors 41
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 50
Displacement, refer to Engine data 202
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 71
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 185
Displays, cleaning 185
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 166– Remote control battery 30– Vehicle battery 175
Distance control, refer to
PDC 87
Door key, refer to Remote con‐ trol with integrated key 20
Door lock 25
Doors, manual operation 26
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 24– From the inside 26– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 159
Draft-free ventilation 91, 95
Drive-off assistant 84
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 81
Driving notes, breaking in 108
Driving notes, general 108
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