2014 BMW Z4 parking sensors

Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are
switched off and the headlamp flasher is
switched on.
Setting the duration1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway light.: s"4.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
LED next to the symbol lights up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions.◀
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights light up in posi‐tion 0,
and . After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lamps light up in po‐
sition
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, driving with daytime run‐
ning lights is mandatory; for this reason, day‐
time running lights cannot be deactivated in
these cases.
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
Controls
Activating Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
Auxiliary function:
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that the system prerequisites for operation are
currently not met.
Call up Check Control messages, refer to
page 83.
Malfunction The warning light comes on when the
system has failed.
A message appears on the Control
Display. More information, refer to page 82.
Park Distance Control PDC
The concept PDC supports you when parking.
You are alerted that you are slowly approach‐
ing an object behind the vehicle and, if equip‐
ped accordingly, in front of the vehicle by:▷Signal tones.▷A visual display.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, for in‐
stance:▷With tow bars and trailer hitches.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With low objects.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷In heavy exhaust.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
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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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
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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Remaining range, refer toRange 73
Reminders 210
Remote app 219
Remote control 30
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Malfunction 34, 38– Removing from the ignition
lock 55– Trunk lid 33
Remote control, univer‐
sal 114
Remote inquiry 198
Remote Services 219
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses 248
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 232
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 215
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 232
Rubber components, care 257
Run-flat tires 232
Run-flat tires– Tire inflation pressure 226
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 light 49– Reminder 49
Safety belts, care 257
Safety systems
– Airbags 90– Safety belts 48
Safety tires 232
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 216
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 46
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
Services, remote 219
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
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 119
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