2015 BMW Z4 Wind

Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
7-gear Sport automatic transmission
Vehicles with a 7-gear Sport automatic trans‐
mission with a dual clutch can be towed for
short distances if the following instructions are
adhered to.
Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page 71.
Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h and a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km or damage to the transmission
can occur.◀
Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Secure the vehicle against rolling off
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Being towed Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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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 64, 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 61.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
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Sport automatic transmission1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 61.3.Drive into the car wash.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
When starting the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Retractable hardtop
When you open a wet hardtop, water drops
may run into the cargo area. If necessary, re‐
move items from the cargo area beforehand to
avoid water stains or soiling.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
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Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again when they are returned after being
removed, such as for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
When returning the floor mats, secure them
again to prevent slipping.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Cleaning the interior
When cleaning the interior, do not move
both seats all the way forward while moving
them to their uppermost position and leaning
the backrests forward. Otherwise, the seats
could hit and damage the seal on the wind‐
shield and the sun visor.◀
Sensors/cameras
To clean the sensors or cameras of equipment
such as the High-beam Assistant or Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC, use a cloth moistened with
a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an anti-static micro‐
fiber cloth.Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
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Data, technical, dimen‐sions 264
Data, technical, filling capaci‐ ties 265
Data, technical, weights 264
Date, date format 79
Date, setting 79
Daytime running lights 88
DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐ trol 101
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 105
Defogging windows 111
Defroster, rear win‐ dow 111, 114
Defrosting windows 111
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 144
Destination guidance 151
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 149
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 142
Digital clock 73
Digital compass 118
Digital radio 165
Dimensions 264
Dimming mirrors 53
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 90
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 260
Displays, cleaning 260
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal, coolant 241
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 41
Disposal, vehicle battery 250
Distance control, refer to PDC 107 Divided screen view, split
screen 24
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 37
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 36
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 37
Doors, unlocking and locking from the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 232
Draft-free ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Drive-off assistant 104
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 101
Driving instructions, break- in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips 130
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 200
DVD/CD 172
DVDs, storing 177
DVD, video 174
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 101
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 158
Dynamic Driving Control 102
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102 E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 101
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 134
Electrical fault, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 71
Electrical malfunction, door lock 37
Electrical malfunction, driver's door 37
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 224
Electric seat adjustment 49
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 101
Electronic engine oil level check 238
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 101
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 224
Emergency Request 251
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid, from the inside 39
Energy, saving, Automatic Start/Stop function 59
Engine compartment 237
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 241
Engine oil, adding 240
Engine oil additives 240
Engine oil, checking the level 238
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 240
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 240
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Engine start, Help 252
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Mirrors– Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Mirrors, exterior mirrors 52
Mirrors, folding in, before driving into a car wash 53
Mirrors, heating 53
Mirrors, interior mirror 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 131
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 194
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
MP3 player 182
Multimedia 172
Music collection 177
Music search 179
Music, storing 177
N
Navigation 140
Navigation data 140
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 140
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 148
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 125
Neutral cleaner, care 259
New wheels and tires 234
Notes 6, 211
Nozzles, refer to Air vents 109
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111, 115
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 244
Odometer 73
Office 205
Oil additives 240
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil consumption 238
Oil level 238
Oil, refer to Engine oil 238
Oil types, alternative 240
Oil types, approved 240
Old batteries, disposal 250
Onboard computer, refer to Computer 75
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 244
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 245
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 39
Opening and closing from the inside 37
Opening and closing from the outside 34
Opening and closing using the door lock 37
Opening and closing, using the remote control 34
Operating principle, iDrive 20
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 113
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 110, 113
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 258
Pairing, mobile phone 195
Park Distance Control PDC 107
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 132
Parking aid, refer to PDC 107
Parking brake 61
Parking lamps 87 Passenger side mirror, tilt‐
ing 52
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 107
Personal information 205
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 259
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 114
Pollen, refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 111
Position, storing 144
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 143
Power failure 249
Power windows, opening and closing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Pressure, tires 228
Pressure warning, tires 94
Pressure warning, tires, Flat Tire Monitor 94
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 21
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 241
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 58
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Radio ready state, switchedon 58
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 63
Random 173
Random playback 173
Range 75
RDS 165
Reading lights 91
Reading out loud 212
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamp, bulb replacement 248
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 247
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 52
Rear window de‐ froster 111, 114
Recirculated air mode 110, 113
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest 48
Recommended tire brands 235
Redialing 201
Refueling 224
Remaining range, refer to Range 75
Reminders 212
Remote app 221
Remote control 32
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 41
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Remote control, garage door opener 116
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 57
Remote control, tailgate 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 116
Remote inquiry 200 Remote Services 221
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses 250
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 234
Reporting safety defects 9
Reservoir for washer fluid 65
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 50
Restraint system for chil‐ dren 55
Retaining straps, securing cargo 134
Retractable hardtop, conven‐ ient opening and closing 35
Retractable hardtop, opening and closing 44
Retractable hardtop, remote control 35
Retreaded tires 235
Reverse gear, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 69
Reverse gear, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 66
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Rim cleaner, care 259
Road, avoiding 151
Road detour 151
Roadside Assistance 217
Roadside parking lights 89
Roadworthiness test 80
Roof, refer to Retractable hardtop 44
Route 152
Route criteria, route 151
Route, displaying 152
Route section, bypass‐ ing 152
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 234
Rubber components, care 259
Run-flat tires 234 Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 228
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 87
S Safe braking 131
Safety 7
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment 51
Safety belts, care 259
Safety belts, damage 51
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 51
Safety belts, reminder 51
Safety systems, airbags 92
Safety systems, safety belts 50
Safety tires 234
Satellite radio 166
Saving fuel 134
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 154
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 218
Seat adjustment, electric 49
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal 48
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically 36
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder 51
Seat belts 50
Seat heating 50
Seats 48
Seats, adjusting 48
Seats, adjusting electri‐ cally 49
Seats, heating 50
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