2013 BMW Z4 alarm

Operating from the outside▷Via the remote control.▷Via the driver's door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passen‐
ger sides.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed,
refer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Conditions for operating the retractable hard‐
top using the remote control:▷The doors and trunk lid are closed.▷The cargo area partition is folded down
and engaged on both sides, refer to
page 43.
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button:"4.Select a menu item:▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
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3.Press down the cargo area partition until it
engages on both sides and close the trunk
lid.4. Press the button on the remote control
for an extended period to fold the retracta‐
ble hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the controller
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Keep the footwell behind the driver's
seat clear
When this Personal Profile function is used,
first make sure that the footwell behind the
driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the objects if the
seat were to move rearward.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed briefly.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page 30.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced,
refer to page 39.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
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Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements inside the vehicle. Interior mo‐
tion sensor, refer to page 40.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via Comfort Access,
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the
same time.
Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance when the trunk lid opens; otherwise,
damage may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for
at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 32.▷Insert the remote control all the way into
the ignition lock.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor The interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm
system is armed together with the interior mo‐
tion sensor even if the hardtop is open. An
alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall‐
ing objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues flashing.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor remain switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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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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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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Ski bag, refer to Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 119
Slot for remote control 55
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 118
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 203
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen‐ ter armrest storage com‐
partment 122
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 242
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 118
Software applications, iPhone 220
Software part number 192
Software update 187
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 249
Sound output 162, 170
Spare fuses 247
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 143
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Specified oil types 238
Speed, average 73
Speed limit 83
Speedometer 14
Split screen 22
Split screen map set‐ tings 153
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 151
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 101
Sport program– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 64
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 101
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐
ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 62
Stability control systems 99
Start/Stop button– Starting the engine 56– Switching off the engine 57
Starting aid 250
State/province, selecting for navigation 140
Stations, stored 168
Station, storing 162
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 255
Steering wheel
– Adjusting 52– Buttons on the steering
wheel 12
Stopping
– Engine 57
Storage compartments 123
Storage, tires 234
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 49
Storing the vehicle 258
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 141
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 227
Summer tires, tread 232
Suspension settings 100
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 100
Switching off
– Engine 57– Vehicle 57
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 72
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 36
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 36
Tail lamps 245
Tail lamps– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Tank display 72
Tasks 211
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 262
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 196
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 122
TeleService 217
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 109
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 110
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 76
Temperature, coolant 72
Temperature display
– External temperature 71– External temperature warn‐
ing 71– Setting the unit 76
Temperature, engine oil 72
Text messages 208
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Thigh support adjustment 47
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 246
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 119
Tilting the passenger side mirror 50
Time
– Setting the time 76– Setting the time zone 76
Tire age 231
Tire damage 232
Tire identification marks 230
Tire inflation pressure
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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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