2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I low oil pressure

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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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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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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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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