2013 BMW Z4 manual transmission

Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Being towed Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
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.◀▷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.
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:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways 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
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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 cargo floor panel, refer to page 243.
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
vehicle 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.
Tow-starting
Sport automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the Sport automatic transmission, the
engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 250, it. If the vehicle is equipped with a
catalytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.3.Shift into 3rd gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
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CareVehicle equipmentThis 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
systems.
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
damage 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 peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
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 62, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷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 59.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
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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 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
systems.
Dimensions
BMW Z4Width with mirrorsinches/mm76.8/1,951Width without mirrorsinches/mm70.5/1,790Heightinches/mm50.8/1,291Height Z4 sDrive35isinches/mm50.6/1,284Lengthinches/mm166.9/4,239Length Z4 sDrive35isinches/mm167.1/4,244Wheelbaseinches/mm98.3/2,496Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35.1/10.7
Weights
Z4 sDrive28iZ4 sDrive35iZ4 sDrive35isApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,858/1,7504,134/1,875—Automatic transmissionlbs/kg3,924/1,7804,178/1,8954,178/1,895Loadlbs/kg562/255562/255562/255Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,742/7901,918/8701,918/870Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,227/1,0102,293/1,0402,293/1,040Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liters
6.4 ‐ 10.9/
180 ‐ 310
6.4 ‐ 10.9/
180 ‐ 310
6.4 ‐ 10.9/
180 ‐ 310
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 68
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 249
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Adaptive brake light, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive light control 86
Additional telephone 192
Additives– Coolant 239
Additives, oil 238
After washing vehicle 256
Airbags 90
Airbags
– Indicator/warning lamps 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 108, 112
Air conditioner 108
Air conditioning mode
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110– Ventilation 109, 112
Air distribution
– Automatic 111– Individual 108– Manual 108
Air flow rate 108, 111
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 109, 112
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 107
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 227
Air supply– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110– Ventilation 109, 112
Air vents 107
Air vents
– Refer to Ventila‐
tion 109, 112
Alarm system 39
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 234
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 115
Alternative oil types 238
AM/FM station 162
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 151
Antifreeze
– Coolant 239– Washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 99
Anti-theft protection 32
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 246
Appointments 210
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 262
Approved engine oils 238
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to
Weights 262
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 122
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 73
Ashtray 118
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 250
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys‐
tems 99
Assistance when driving off 102
Audio device, external 123
Audio playback 171
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 183
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 111
Automatic air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 255
Automatic climate control– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic cruise control 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 50
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 57
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 86
Automatic recirculated air control 112
Automatic transmission
– 7-gear with dual clutch 65– 8-gear 63
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 111
AUX-IN port 123, 180
Average fuel consumption 73
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Length, refer to Dimen‐sions 262
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 246
Light 85
Light-alloy wheels, care 257
Light control 86
Light-emitting diodes LED 244
Lighter 118
Lighter– Connecting electrical devi‐
ces 118
Lighting
– Instruments 88– Lamps and bulbs 243
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 83
Load 131
Loading 130
Lockable lug bolts, refer to Lug bolt lock 246
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 36
Locking
– From the inside 36– From the outside 33– Setting the confirmation
signals 34– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Low beams 85
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 87
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 47
Lug bolt lock 246
Lumbar support 47
M
M/S, automatic transmission– 7-gear 67– 8-gear 64
Maintenance 241
Maintenance require‐ ments 241
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 78
Maintenance system, BMW 241
Malfunction
– Door lock 35– Fuel filler flap 224– Parking brake 60
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 82
Manual air distribution 108
Manual mode
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 64
Manual operation
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 224– Transmission lock 69
Manual transmission 63
Map, destination entry 145
Map display in black and white 154
Map in split screen 153
Map view 151
Marking on approved tires 233
Marking, run-flat tires 233
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 234
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 250
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 49
Menus, of iDrive, operat‐
ing 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 153
Messages 208
Microfilter– For air conditioner 110– With automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Minimum tread depth,
tires 232
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 49
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 50– Exterior mirrors 50– Folding in, before driving
into a car wash 51– Heating 51– Interior rearview mirror 51
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 129
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 122
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 192
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
MP3 player 180
Multifunction switch
– Refer to Turn signals/head‐
lamp flasher 60
Multimedia 170
Music collection 175
Music search 177
Music, storing 175
N
Navigation 138
Navigation data 138
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Recommended tirebrands 233
Redialing 199
Refueling 224
Remaining range, refer to Range 73
Reminders 212
Remote app 221
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Garage door opener 114– Malfunction 34, 38– Removing from the ignition
lock 55– Trunk lid 33– Universal 114
Remote inquiry 198
Remote Services 221
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses 247
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 233
Reporting safety defects 9
Reservoir for washer fluid 62
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 48
Restraint system
– For children 53
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 132
Retractable hardtop
– Convenient opening and
closing 33– Opening and closing 42– Remote control 33
Retreaded tires 233
Reverse gear
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 63– Manual transmission 63
Rim cleaner, care 257
Road, avoiding 149
Road detour 149
Roadside Assistance 217
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roadworthiness test 78
Roof, refer to Retractable hardtop 42
Route 150
Route criteria, route 149
Route, displaying 150
Route section, bypass‐ ing 150
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 233
Rubber components, care 257
Run-flat tires 233
Run-flat tires– Tire inflation pressure 227
Running lights, refer to Park‐
ing lamps/low beams 85
S Safety 6
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts
– Damage 49– Indicator/warning lamp 49– Reminder 49
Safety belts, care 257
Safety systems
– Airbags 90– Safety belts 48
Safety tires 233
Satellite radio 164
Saving fuel 132
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 152
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 218
Seat adjustment, electric 47
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal 46
Seat and mirror memory 49
Seat and mirror memory, re‐
trieving automatically 34
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder 49
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating 48
Seats
– Adjusting 46– Adjusting electrically 47– Heating 48– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 49
Sensors, care 258
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 241
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 250
Services, remote 221
Servotronic 102
Settings and information 75
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 173
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 78
Setting the clock, 12h/24h format 77
Shift paddles on steering
wheel
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 68– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 65
Short commands, voice acti‐
vation 264
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12
Sitting safely 46
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Tire pressure monitoring, re‐fer to FTM 92
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM– Resetting the system 95– System limitations 95– Warning lamp 96
Tire Quality Grading 231
Tires, changing 233
Tires, flat tire 246
Tire size 230
Tires, pressure loss 96
Tires, pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 94
Tires, run-flat tires 233
Tire tread 232
Toll roads, route 149
Tone 160
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 243
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 243
Towing 252
Town/city, navigation 141
Tow-starting 252
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Traction control 100
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 101
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 153
Transmission
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion with dual clutch 65– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 63– Manual transmission 63– Unlocking transmission lock
manually, for 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 69
Transmission lock, unlocking
manually 69
Transmission lock, unlocking
manually, with 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 69
Transmission positions– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 66– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 63
Transporting children
safely 53
Tread depth, tires 232
Tread, tires 232
Treble, tone 160
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 60
Trip odometer 71
Trips, planning 147
Trunk lid
– Comfort Access 38– Emergency unlocking 37– Opening from the inside 36– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Remote control 33
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐
sions 262
Turn signal
– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 60
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement, front 244– Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 231
Unintentional alarms 40
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76– Temperature 76
Units of measure, changing
on Control Display 76
Universal Garage Door
Opener 114
Universal remote control 114
Unlocking– From the inside 36– From the outside 32– Hood 236– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Trunk lid 38– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Update, software 187
Upholstery care 257
USB audio interface 181
USB interface 122
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 118
Vehicle
– Battery replacement 247– Breaking in 128– Cargo 262– Dimensions, refer to Dimen‐
sions 262– Identification number 192– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 235– Weight 262
Vehicle care 256
Vehicle care, refer to Care 255
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 246
Vehicle paint 256
Vehicle storage 258
Vehicle, switching off 57
Vehicle wash 255
Ventilation
– Draft-free 109, 113– Refer to Climate control 107
Vents, refer to Air vents 107
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