2015 BMW Z4 check control

Opening, closing
Individually▷Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens while the switch is held.
Closing can be performed in the same
manner by pulling the switch.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically.
Press the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
Jointly
▷Press the switch to the resistance point:
All windows open while the switch is held.
Closing can be performed in the same
manner by pulling the switch.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
All windows open automatically.
Press the switch again to stop the opening
movement.Convenient opening and closing
Convenient operation via the remote control,
refer to page 34.
Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer
to page 35.
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can con‐ tinue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
one of the front side windows closes, the clos‐
ing action is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Do not use window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there. Pinch protection is lim‐
ited and the window reopens slightly if the
closing force exceeds a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
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Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver and
passenger
The indicator lamp lights up and a
signal sounds. In addition, a message
appears on the Control Display.
Check whether the safety belt has
been fastened correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Seat and mirror memory
General information Two different driver's seat and exterior mirrorpositions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar
support are not stored.
Storing
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page 57.2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
the LED goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
Retrieving the position Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐ ing, as an unexpected movement of the seat or
steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
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Transporting children safelyVehicle 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.
The right place for children Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children on the front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint
fixing system on the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front and side airbags on
the front passenger side are deactivated. Auto‐
matic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 93.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀Transport children in suitable child re‐
straint fixing systems
Only transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in child re‐
straint fixing systems suitable for the age,
weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size.◀
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Standard child restraint systems are designed
to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-
belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incor‐
rectly or improperly installed child restraint
systems can increase the risk of injury to chil‐
dren. Always follow the installation instructions
for the system with the greatest care.
On the front passenger seat Check the deactivation of the passenger
airbag
After installing a child restraint fixing system
on the passenger seat, make sure that the
front and side airbags on the passenger side
have been deactivated; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury when the airbags are
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▷LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop function
is activated.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically in the interest
of safety, for example if the driver's absence is
detected.
Malfunction The automatic engine Start/Stop
function no longer switches of the
engine automatically. The indicator
lamp lights up. A message appears on the
Control Display.It is possible to continue driv‐
ing. Have the system checked.
Parking brake The concept
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrome‐
chanical parking brake that can be set and re‐
leased by using a switch.
The parking brake is primarily used to prevent
the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
When the vehicle is stationary, the parking
brake acts on the rear wheels via an electro‐
mechanical mechanism. When the vehicle is
rolling or being driven, the parking brake acts
on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels
via the hydraulic brake system.
Setting
Pull the switch. The parking brake is set. The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster and the LED on the switch light
up red. The parking brake is set.
Indicator light in Canadian models.
To set the parking brake, the remote control
does not need to be in the ignition lock.
While driving
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the parking brake while
the vehicle is in motion, pull the switch for an
extended period: the vehicle brakes forcefully
while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up red, a sound is issued
and the brake lights light up.
Indicator light in Canadian models.
When the vehicle is braked almost to a halt, ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Releasing Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine or release the
parking brake.◀
The parking brake can only be released while
the ignition is switched on or the engine is run‐
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Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature A warning light will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 241.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle of the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the oil level, refer to page 238.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may cause the display
to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:
▷A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
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Settings and information
Operating concept1Button for:▷Selecting the display▷Setting values2Button for:▷Confirming selected display or set val‐
ues▷Calling up computer information   753With the lights switched on: dimming the
instrument lighting   904Calling up Check Control   845Checking the engine oil level   2386Setting the time  787Setting the date   798Viewing service requirement display   80Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
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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 lights
The indicator and warning lights 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 lights.
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 light 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"
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Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified.
They cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions
occur at the same time, they are displayed in
succession.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
Other messages are automatically hidden after
approx. 20 seconds, but are kept in memory.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".2.Press button 2. If there is no Check Control
message, this is indicated by "CHECK
OK".If a Check Control message has been
stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.
It is accompanied by a text message on the
Control Display.3.Press button 1 to check for other mes‐
sages.4.Press button 2.
The display again shows the external tem‐
perature and the time.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Press the button.2."Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Check Control"5.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that were displayed during a
trip are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Speed limit
You can enter a speed, and a Check Control
message will indicate when you reach this
speed. This enables you to receive warnings if
you exceed a speed limit in an urban area, for
example. You are only warned of reaching this
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