2013 BMW Z4 dashboard

SafetyVehicle 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.
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:1Front airbags2Side airbags in the seat backrests3Knee airbag
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and pas‐
senger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag protects the
side of the body in the chest area.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.Seite 90ControlsSafety90
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▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that passengers do not lean
their heads against the side airbag; other‐
wise, serious injuries could result if the air‐
bag suddenly deployed.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to the covers of the steer‐
ing wheel, the dashboard and the seats.◀
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
Warning notices and information about the air‐
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body. The front and side
airbags on the front passenger side are acti‐
vated or deactivated accordingly by the sys‐
tem.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the passen‐
ger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Status of passenger airbags below.
Passenger feet in the footwellMake sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the passenger
seat, read the safety and operating instructions
under Transporting children safely, refer to
page 53.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
The front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated if adolescents and adults sit in certain
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags comes on. In this case, change
the sitting position so that the front passenger
airbags are activated and the indicator lamp
goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be
achieved by changing the sitting position, do
not transport the passenger in the vehicle.
To make sure that occupation of the seat
cushion can be detected correctly:▷Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion
padding, ball mats or other items to the
passenger seat unless they are specifically
recommended by BMW.▷Do not place any objects on the front pas‐
senger seat.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.Seite 91SafetyControls91
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Opening
Fold the center armrest up, see arrow.Connection for an external audio
device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system:
▷AUX-IN port, refer to page 180.▷USB audio interface, refer to page 181.
Storage compartments
inside the vehicle
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials.◀
The following compartments are available, de‐
pending on how your vehicle is equipped:
In the doors
To open: fold open the cover.
In the center consoleOne open storage compartment or ashtray.
In the partition wall
To open: pull the handle.
The intermediate floor of the storage compart‐
ment can be removed and inserted at various
heights.
Removing the storage compartment The storage compartment can be removed
completely to be able to use other inserts, for
example.
In the cargo area:
Press the handles up and fold the storage
compartment completely down.
More information on the various inserts availa‐
ble can be obtained from your service center.
Behind the seats The rear storage shelf can be used to stow
briefcases, for example.
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Cell phone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 122
Center armrest 122
Center brake lamp– Bulb replacement 246
Center console, refer to
Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking
– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 233
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 235
Check Control 82
Children, transporting safely 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 53
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 257
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 118
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 108, 112
Cleaning, displays 258
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 255
Clock 71
Clock
– 12h/24h format 77– Setting the time and date 76
Closing
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 56
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch– Refer to Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 61
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 39– In a car wash 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 101
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 55
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 123
Compass 116
Computer 73
Computer
– Displays on the Control Dis‐
play 73
Concierge service 217
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 130
Condition Based Service CBS 241
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 34
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 73
Contacts 206, 214
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 258
Control Display, settings 78
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 99
Convenient loading 33
Convenient opening and clos‐
ing– Retractable hardtop 33– Window 33
Convertible top, refer to Re‐
tractable hardtop 42
Coolant
– Checking the level 239– Temperature 72
Cooling, maximum 111
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Corrosion on brake discs 130
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 89
Cradle for telephone or mo‐
bile phone
– Refer to Snap-in adapter in
center armrest storage
compartment 122
Cradle for telephone or mo‐
bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 203
Cruise control 103
Cruise control
– Malfunction 105
Cupholder 124
Curb weight, refer to Weights 262
Current location, storing 142
D
Damage, tires 232
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical
– Dimensions 262– Filling capacities 263– Weights 262
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 77
Daytime running lights 86
DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ trol 99
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