2014 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I lock

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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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the short‐
est possible braking distance during full brak‐
ing. This system utilizes all of the benefits pro‐
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Activating/deactivating DSC DSC can be deactivated/activated via the DSC
OFF program of the Dynamic Driving Control,
refer to page 100.
For better control The DSC indicator lamp flashes: DSC
is controlling the drive forces and brake
forces.
The DSC indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
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air supply continuously; the levers change
the direction of the airflow.5Air vent: air for the knee area, footwell
Air conditioner
1Vent settings2Recirculated air mode3Cooling function4Temperature5Air volume6Rear window defrosterVent settings
Direct the flow of air to the win‐
dows
, to the upper body area
, or to the knee area and foot‐
well
. Intermediate positions
are possible. In the 6 o'clock posi‐
tion, a small amount of air is also directed to‐
ward the windows to keep them from fogging
over.
Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an un‐
pleasant odor or contains pollu‐
tants, shut off the supply to the interior of the
car temporarily. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
The recirculated air mode can also be acti‐
vated/deactivated, refer to page 12, via a but‐
ton on the steering wheel.
Only use recirculated air mode for a lim‐
ited period
If condensation starts to form on the inside
window surfaces during operation in the recir‐
culated air mode, you should switch it off while
also increasing the air flow rate as required.
The recirculated air mode should not be used
continuously for lengthy periods; otherwise,
the quality of the air inside the car will gradually
deteriorate.◀
Air volume Press the corresponding button.
The higher the rate, the more ef‐
fective the heating or cooling will
be.
The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower
may be switched off entirely to save on battery
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Switching the system on/offPress and hold the left button or,
with the blower at its lowest set‐
ting, press the left button. The
blower and air conditioner are completely
switched off and the air supply is cut off.
To switch on the air conditioner, set the de‐
sired air flow rate.
Switching cooling function on/off The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air be‐
fore reheating it as required, according to the
temperature setting. This function is only avail‐
able while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐
sation on the windows or to remove it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started.
Rear window defroster The defroster switches off auto‐
matically after a certain time or
when the hardtop is opened.
Temperature To increase the temperature, turn
the rotary switch clockwise to‐
wards red. For a lower tempera‐
ture, turn the rotary switch coun‐
terclockwise towards blue.Defrosting windows and removing
condensation1Air distribution 1 in position .2Deactivate recirculated air mode 2.3Switch on cooling function 3.4Temperature 4 to the right, red.5Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum
level.6Switch on the rear window defroster 6 to
defrost the rear window
.
Ventilation
1Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow2Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in
your direction, for instance if the interior has
become too warm.
Draft-free ventilation
Adjust the vents to let the air flow past you.
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Switching the system on/off
Press and hold the left button or, with the
blower at its lowest setting, press the left but‐
ton to switch off the automatic climate control
completely. All displays are cleared except for
the rear window defroster if it is switched on.
Press any button except the rear window de‐
froster to reactivate the automatic climate con‐
trol.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat
the interior.
This function can be switched on
using the right-hand button under
the following conditions:▷Up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine.▷When the engine is warm.▷With sufficient battery voltage.▷At an external temperature under
77 ℉/25 ℃.
The middle LED is lit when the function is on.
Automatic recirculated air mode/
recirculated air mode
Switch on the desired operating
mode by pressing this button re‐
peatedly:
▷LED off: outside air flows in
continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air. If necessary, the system blocks
the supply of outside air and recirculates
the inside air. As soon as the concentration
of pollutants in the outside air has de‐
creased sufficiently, the system automati‐
cally switches back to outside air supply.▷Right LED on, recirculated air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐manently blocked. The system then recir‐
culates the air currently within the vehicle.
Only use recirculated air mode for a lim‐ ited period
If condensation starts to form on the inside
window surfaces during operation in the recir‐
culated air mode, you should switch it off while
also increasing the air flow rate as required.
The recirculated air mode should not be used
for an extended period of time, as the air qual‐
ity inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀
Defrosting and defogging windows Quickly removes ice and conden‐
sation from the windshield and
front side windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the cooling
function.
Rear window defroster The defroster switches off auto‐
matically after a certain time or
when the hardtop is opened.
Ventilation
1Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow2Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents3Thumbwheel for adjusting the amount of
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Under the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 123.
In the passenger footwell A socket is located on the left below the glove
compartment.
Cargo area
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following storage spaces can be found in the
cargo area:▷Rubber band for securing light objects▷Storage compartment.
To open: turn the lock to the left, see arrow,
and fold the cover up.
Enlarging the cargo area capacity
The cargo area capacity can be enlarged when
the hardtop is closed:
To do so, press the cargo area partition 1 up‐
ward.
Before opening the hardtop, pull the cargo
area partition 1 down until it engages in both
guides 2.
Observe before opening and closing the
hardtop▷Before moving the hardtop, ensure that
there are no objects on or next to the cargo
area partition; otherwise, parts of the hard‐
top may be damaged.▷Do not exceed the maximum loading
height; refer to the sticker in the trunk
showing a line indicating the maximum
height.▷Do not use force to push down the cargo
area partition.◀
The retractable hardtop can only be opened if
the cargo area partition is in its lowermost po‐
sition and engaged on both sides.
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport bag
Always secure skis
Always secure transported skis or similar
objects with the ski support as they could oth‐
erwise endanger occupants during braking
maneuvers and swerving.◀
The transport bag lets you transport up to two
pairs of standard skis safely and cleanly.
With the transport bag you can stow skis up to a length of 5.4 ft/1.70 m. When stowing skis
with a length of 5.4 ft/1.70 m, the capacity of
the transport bag is reduced as the bag nar‐
rows.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle, arrow 1.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
ClosingFold up the cover.
Locking
Lock with a key, arrow 2.
If you hand out the remote control without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, such as at a
hotel, the glove compartment cannot be un‐
locked.
USB interface for data transfer
Port for importing and exporting data, such as
music collections, refer to page 175, on USB
devices.
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect a USB hard drive.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment The center armrest contains either two cu‐
pholders, a compartment or the cover for the
snap-in adapter, depending on the equipment
version.
Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to
page 203.
Locking the storage compartment
When you lock the vehicle from the outside,
the storage compartment in the center armrest
is locked as well.
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4.Turn the controller. Enter the number of
kilometers within which you would like to
return to the original route.5.Press the controller.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be by‐
passed:
1."Navigation"2."Route information"3."New route for:"4."Remove blocking"
Gas station recommendation
The remaining range is calculated and gas sta‐
tions along the route are displayed if needed.
Even with the latest navigation data, informa‐
tion on individual special destinations may
have changed; for example, gas stations might
not be in operation.
1."Navigation"2."Route information"3."Recommended refuel"
A list of the gas stations is displayed.4.Highlight a gas station.
The position of the gas station is shown on
the split screen.5.Select the gas station.6. Select the symbol.7."Start guidance": destination guidance to
the selected gas station is started.
"Add as another destination": the gas sta‐
tion is added to the route.Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching spoken instructions on/off The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Navigation"2."Map"3. "Voice instructions"
Repeating a spoken instruction
1."Navigation"2."Map"3. Highlight the symbol.4.Press the controller twice.
Volume of spoken instructions
Turn the volume knob while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving the spoken instructions on the
programmable memory buttons
The function for switching the spoken instruc‐
tions on/off can be stored on a programmable
memory button, refer to page 22, for quick ac‐
cess.
Map view
Selecting the map view
1."Navigation"2."Map"Seite 151Destination guidanceNavigation151
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