2014 BMW Z4 ESP

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 on the cover to close it.
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
door handle.Seite 39Opening and closingControls39
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

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.◀
Seite 40ControlsOpening and closing40
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

AdjustingVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 48.▷Head restraints.▷Airbags, refer to page 90.
Seats
Note before adjusting Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front pas‐
senger side too far to the rear during driving.
Otherwise, there is the danger of sliding under
the safety belt in an accident. This would elimi‐
nate the protection normally provided by the
belt.◀
Also note the information on safety belt dam‐
age, refer to page 49.
Adjusting manually
Forward/backward Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired
position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly to make sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull lever 3 and move the backrest to the de‐
sired tilt.
Distance:
Seite 46ControlsAdjusting46
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

Comfort function1.Open the driver's door or switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page 55.2.Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐
tion on or off, refer to page 55.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for
the remote control currently in use. The stored
position is called up automatically when the
vehicle is unlocked.
At a glance1Adjusting2Fold in and out3Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide over the mirror changeover switch 3.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 49.
Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Seite 50ControlsAdjusting50
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

DisplaysVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Odometer, external
temperature display, clock1Knob in the instrument cluster2External temperature display and clock3Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
▷To reset the trip odometer while the igni‐
tion is switched on.▷To display the time, external temperature
and odometer briefly while the ignition is
switched off.
Units of measure
To set the respective units of measure, miles
or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the ex‐
ternal temperature, refer to page 76.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Time, external temperature display Set the time, refer to page 76.
External temperature warning
If the display drops to 37 ℉/3 ℃, a signal
sounds and a warning light lights up. There is
the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external tem‐
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the igni‐
tion lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.Seite 71DisplaysControls71
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

▷The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message is displayed continuously.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Computer Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis‐
played in the order listed:
▷Range.▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷No information.
To set the corresponding units of measure,
units of measure, refer to page 76.
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
based on your driving style over the last
18 miles/30 km and the current fuel supply.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and
the engine was switched off manually are not
included in the average speed calculations.
With the trip computer, refer to page 73, you
can have the average speed displayed for an
additional distance.
To reset the average speed: press the button
on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
The average consumption is computed based
on the distance traveled since the last time the
computer was reset.
With the trip computer, refer to page 73, you
can have the average consumption displayed
for an additional distance.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. This al‐
lows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini‐
mum exhaust emissions.
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.1."Vehicle Info"Seite 73DisplaysControls73
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
▷Range.▷Distance to destination.▷Estimated time of arrival if a destination
was entered in the navigation system, refer
to page 140.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
▷Departure time.▷Trip duration.▷Trip distance.
Both displays show:
▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
You can reset the values for average speed
and average consumption:
1.Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.2.Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset"Seite 74ControlsDisplays74
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14

6.Create the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or le‐
gally mandated inspections of the vehicle are
automatically transmitted to your service cen‐
ter before a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
Such Check Control messages involve indica‐
tor or warning lamps in the instrument cluster
and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal
and text messages at the bottom of the Con‐
trol Display.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
indicates that Check Control messages
have been stored. You can view the Check
Control messages whenever it is convenient
for you.
Explanatory text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐
played indicator and warning lamps.
For most Check Control messages, you can
view more information later, e.g., regarding the
cause of a malfunction and how to respond; re‐
fer to the information provided below.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Symbols
The following functions can be selected within
the supplementary text message, depending
on the Check Control message.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14