2013 BMW Z4 radio

Music cannot be played back.▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are
pressed or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other sig‐
nal tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.
▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the USB interface or the snap-in
adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 186, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, the vehicle can sup‐
port new mobile phones or new external de‐
vice, for example.
▷USB.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at www.bmw.com/
update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Show current version"
Select desired version to display additional in‐
formation.
Updating software via USB The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.2.Insert the USB flash drive into the USB au‐
dio interface in the center armrest. An up‐
date via the USB interface in the glove
compartment is not possible.3."Settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."Start update"7."OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
The software version prior to the last software
update can be restored.
The previous version can only be restored
when the vehicle is stationary.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Restore previous version"4."OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
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Snap-in adapter
General information More information on compatible snap-in
adapters that support the functions of the mo‐
bile phone is available at the service center.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in
adapter1.Press button 1 and remove the cover.2.Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages.3.To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐
ton 1.
Inserting the mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector and from the USB connection of the
mobile phone.2.With the buttons facing up, slide the mo‐
bile phone up toward the electrical con‐
tacts and press it down until it engages.
The battery is charged beginning with the
radio ready state of the vehicle.
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to
the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory
as this could damage the vehicle.◀
Starting aid terminalsOnly charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 251, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 49.▷Time: update, refer to page 76.▷Date: update, refer to page 77.▷Radio station: store again, refer to
page 162.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.▷Interior rearview mirror with digital com‐
pass: recalibrate, refer to page 116.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the cur‐
rent distributor.
See the inside of the cover for information on
fuse assignment.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning system
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
Requirements
▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The Assist system is operable.▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle is
activated.▷ConnectedDrive subscription is available.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Initiating an Emergency Request1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
Once the BMW Response Center has re‐
ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle
if it can be established, are transmitted to
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FunctionCommandSplit screen, facing the direction of travel.›Split screen map in direction of
travel‹Split screen, perspective.›Split screen perspective‹Split screen, expanded intersection zoom.›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹Split screen scale...feet.›Split screen scale ... feet‹ e.g., split
screen scale 100 feetSplit screen scale...meters.›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g.,
split screen scale 100 metersSplit screen scale...kilometers.›Split screen scale ... kilometers‹ e.g.,
split screen scale 5 kilometersSplit screen scale...miles.›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split
screen scale 5 milesSplit screen, highlight the traffic situation.›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹Split screen, computer.›Split screen on board info‹Split screen, trip computer.›Splitscreen trip computer‹Split screen, scale automatically.›Split screen automatic scaling‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

FunctionCommandEnter a new destination.›Enter address‹Trip list.›Stored trips‹
Radio
FM
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g.,
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FunctionCommandOpen the manual search.›Manual‹Select a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹
AM
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐
quency 753 or 753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations.›A M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹
Satellite radio

FunctionCommandOpen the satellite radio.›Satellite radio‹Switch on the satellite radio.›Satellite radio on‹Select a satellite radio channel.›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite
radio channel 2
Stored stations

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DCC, refer to Cruise con‐trol 103
Defogging windows 109
Defroster– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 116
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 51
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 258
Displays, cleaning 258
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 239– Remote control battery 39– Vehicle battery 247
Distance control, refer to
PDC 105
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 35
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 34– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 231
Draft-free ventila‐
tion 109, 113
Drive-off assistant 102
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving notes, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 175
DVD, video 172
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 99
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Driving Control 100
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 99
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 132
Electrical fault– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 224
Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 236
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 224
Emergency Request 249
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 250
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 57
Engine compartment 235
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 238
Engine oil, checking the level 236
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 238
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 238
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, Help 250
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37– Start/Stop button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
Engine temperature 72
Entry comparison 23
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 89
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 114
Error messages, refer to Check Control 82
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 233
Exhaust system 129
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Exterior mirrors 50
Exterior mirrors– Automatic dimming 51– Automatic heating 51– Folding in and out 51– Setting 50
External audio device 123
External devices 180
External start 250
External temperature dis‐ play 71
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 76– On computer 76
External temperature warn‐
ing 71
Eyes for securing cargo 132
F
Fader 160
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
Failure of an electrical acces‐
sory 247
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 48
Fasten safety belts reminder
– Refer to Safety belt re‐
minder 49
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 110
Fine wood, care 257
First aid kit 250
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 34
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat Tire Monitor– Snow chains 234
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 93
Flat tire, wheel change 246
Flooding 129
Floor carpet, care 258
Floor mats, care 258
FM/AM station 162
Foot brake 129
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 89
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 90
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 92
Fuel
– Recommendation 226– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 73
Fuel, average consump‐
tion 73
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 73
Fuel display 72
Fuel filler flap
– Unlocking in case of an
electrical malfunction 224
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuses 247
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 114
Gasoline
– Fuel recommendation 226
Gasoline display 72
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 151
Gear display– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 66– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 65
General driving notes 128
Glove compartment 122
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 138
Grilles, refer to Air vents 107
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 262
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 115
Hands-free microphone 16
Hardtop 42
Hazard warning system 16
HD Radio 163
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlamp flasher 60
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps, care 256
Headlamps, cleaning 62
Headliner 17
Heating 107
Heating
– Mirrors 51– Rear window 109, 112– Seats 48
Heavy cargo, stowing 131
Height adjustment
– Seats 46– Steering wheel 52
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 262
High-beam Assistant 87
High beams 87
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