2015 BMW Z4 Air vents

Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:
▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
Numerous electronic components in your vehi‐
cle contain data memories that store technical
information on the vehicle condition, events and faults, either temporarily or permanently.
This technical information generally docu‐
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the environment.▷Operating conditions of system compo‐
nents, such as filling levels.▷Status messages from the vehicle and its
individual components, such as wheel rpm/
speed, motion delay, transverse accelera‐
tion.▷Malfunctions and defects in important sys‐
tem components, such as lights and
brakes.▷Vehicle responses to special driving situa‐
tions, such as airbag deployment, use of
the stability control systems.▷Ambient conditions, such as the tempera‐
ture.
These data are of a technical nature only and
are used to detect and eliminate faults and to
optimize vehicle functions. Travel profiles of
routes driven with the vehicle cannot be cre‐
ated from these data. If services are used, for
instance in the event of repairs, service proc‐
esses, warranty cases, quality assurance, etc.,
this technical information can be read out from
the event and fault data memories by service
personnel, including the manufacturer, using
special diagnosis tools. This service personnel
can provide you with more information if
needed. After troubleshooting, the information
in the fault memory is cleared or overwritten
continuously.
Situations are conceivable during the use of
the vehicle in which these technical data could
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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.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
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▷Press the upper/lower section of the
switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width Change the width of the backrest using the
side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The backrest width decreases/increases.
Seat heating
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature set last.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Seats with safety belt The vehicle has two seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every build
if the seat is correctly adjusted.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀Seite 50ControlsAdjusting50
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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 14, via a but‐
ton on the steering wheel.
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
power.
Vent 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.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
1Air 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
.
Rear window defroster
The defroster switches off auto‐
matically after a certain time or
when the hardtop is opened.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The microfilter is changed by
your service center during routine mainte‐
nance work.
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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To give the automatic climate control enough
time to achieve the set temperature, do not
switch between different temperature settings
in quick succession.
Maximum heating power can be obtained with
the highest setting, regardless of the external
temperature.
The lowest setting effects continuous cooling.
Switching the cooling function on and
off
The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air be‐
fore reheating it as required, ac‐ cording to the temperature set‐
ting. This function is only available
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.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling The air is cooled as quickly as
possible with the engine running.
The automatic climate control goes into recir‐
culated air mode at the lowest temperature. Air
flows at maximum rate from the vents for the
upper body area. You should therefore open
the vents for maximum cooling.
AUTO program
The AUTO program automatically adjusts the
air distribution to the windshield and side win‐
dows, toward the upper body area, and into the
footwell and knee area.
The air flow rate and air distribution, in addition
to your temperature specifications, will be
adapted to outside influences as a result ofseasonal changes, e.g., sunlight or window
condensation.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Switching on/off Press the button.
Manual air distribution and air flow
rate are activated when the AUTO program is
deactivated.
AUTO program climate level
The climate levels can be used to vary the in‐
tensity when the AUTO program is switched
on. For example, air flow is adjusted automati‐
cally to optimize climate control.
When the AUTO program is
switched on, the climate level of
the AUTO program can be se‐
lected using the buttons for controlling the
manual air flow rate.
The selected climate level is displayed by an
LED.
Convertible program
When the hardtop is open, the convertible pro‐
gram is activated as well. In the convertible
program, the automatic climate control is opti‐
mized for driving with the hardtop open. In ad‐
dition, the air flow rate is increased as vehicle
speed increases.
The effectiveness of the convertible program
can be enhanced considerably by installing the
wind deflector.
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
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Ventilation1Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow2Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents3Thumbwheel for adjusting the temperature
for the upper body area. The interior tem‐
perature setting for the driver and passen‐
ger does not change.
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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 101
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 71
Accident, refer to Initiating an Emergency Request 251
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 114
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 100
Adaptive Light Control 88
Additional telephone 194
Additives, coolant 241
Additives, oil 240
After washing vehicle 258
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 110, 113
Air conditioner 110
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 110
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 112
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation 111, 115
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 113
Air distribution, individ‐ ual 111
Air distribution, manual 111
Air flow rate 111, 114
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 109 Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐
flation pressure 228
Air supply, air condi‐ tioner 110
Air supply, automatic climate control 112
Air supply, ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Air vents 109
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111, 115
Alarm system 41
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 42
Alarm system, ending an alarm 41
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 42
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 42
All around the headliner 19
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 235
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 117
Alternative oil types 240
AM/FM station 164
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions 153
Antifreeze, coolant 241
Antifreeze, washer fluid 65
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 101
Anti-theft protection 34
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 249
Appointments 210 Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 264
Approved engine oils 240
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 264
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 124
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 75
Ashtray 120
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys‐
tems 101
Assistance when driving off 104
Audio device, external 125
Audio playback 173
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 185
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 113
Automatic air flow 113
Automatic car wash 257
Automatic climate con‐ trol 112
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 113
Automatic cruise control 105
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic recirculated air control 113
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion 59
Automatic transmission, 7- gear with dual clutch 68
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Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐cess 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, switching off 59
Engine temperature 74
Entry comparison 25
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 91
Equalizer 162
Equipment, interior 116
Error messages, refer to Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 234
Exhaust system 131
Exterior mirrors 52
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 53
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 53
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 53
Exterior mirrors, setting 52
External audio device 125
External devices 182
External start 252
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78
External temperature display, on computer 78
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 134
F
Fader 162
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 84 Failure of an electrical acces‐
sory 250
False alarm, avoiding uninten‐ tional alarms 42
False alarm, ending an alarm 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 114
Filter, refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 111
Fine wood, care 259
First aid kit 252
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 36
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Flat Tire Monitor, snow chains 235
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning light 95
Flat tire, wheel change 248
Flooding 131
Floor carpet, care 260
Floor mats, care 260
FM/AM station 164
Foot brake 131
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 91
For your own safety 7
Front airbags 92
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 94
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 75
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel display 74
Fuel filler flap 224 Fuel filler flap, unlocking in
case of an electrical mal‐
function 224
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel recommendation 226
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 265
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 265
Fuses 250
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 116
Gasoline display 74
Gasoline, fuel recommenda‐ tion 226
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 153
Gear display, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 69
Gear display, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 68
General driving notes 130
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 140
Grilles, refer to Air vents 109
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 264
H Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 117
Hardtop 44
Hazard warning system 18
HD Radio 165
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