2015 BMW Z4 key battery

Opening and closingVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Remote control Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice
a year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 41.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐
fer to Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 243.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Glove compartment, refer to page 124.▷Driver's door, refer to page 37.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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3.Press down the cargo area partition until it
engages on both sides and close the trunk
lid.4. Press the button on the remote control
for an extended period to fold the retracta‐
ble hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the controller
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Keep the footwell behind the driver's
seat clear
When this Personal Profile function is used,
first make sure that the footwell behind the
driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the objects if the
seat were to move rearward.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed briefly.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page 32.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced,
refer to page 41.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
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Locking
Press on the surface, arrow 2.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Window and convertible top operation
With the ignition in the radio ready state or be‐
yond, the windows and the convertible top can
be opened and closed when a remote control
is located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, then the
trunk lid opens again. The hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, a signal sounds.
Switching on the radio ready state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on the
radio ready state, refer to page 58.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on when a remote control is inside
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐
mote control into the ignition lock, refer to
page 57.
Switching off the engine in cars with
Sport automatic transmission
When the engine is switched off, transmission
position P is engaged automatically unless N is
engaged and the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock.
Driving into an automatic car wash with a
Sport automatic transmission
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll, such
as in an automatic car wash, follow the instruc‐
tions in Car washes, refer to page 257.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐
bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐
mote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lights The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started.
The remote control is not inside the vehicle or
is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If
necessary, insert another remote control into
the ignition switch.
The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
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After the engine is switched off, the engine can
only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 32.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press on the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements inside the vehicle. Interior mo‐
tion sensor, refer to page 42.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it upand steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high-beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via Comfort Access,
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the
same time.
Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance when the trunk lid opens; otherwise,
damage may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for
at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
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TelephoneVehicle 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.
At a glance The conceptMobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 185.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
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AUTO program with auto‐matic climate control 113
AUX-IN port 182
Average fuel consumption 75
Average fuel consumption, setting the unit 78
Average speed 75
Axle loads, refer to Weights 264
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment 48
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 50
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Balance 162
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 252
Bass 162
Battery, disposal 41
Battery, power failure 249
Battery, remote control 32
Battery, replacement in the remote control 41
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 249
Battery, vehicle 249
Before entering the car wash 257
Belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 50
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 126
Black and white map dis‐ play 156
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 111, 114
Bluetooth audio 185
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 195 BMW Apps 220
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 134
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 243
BMW Online 218
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 126
Brake assistant, refer to Dy‐ namic Brake Control 101
Brake discs, breaking in 130
Brake force display 100
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 101
Brake lights, adaptive 100
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 100
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Brake pads, breaking in 130
Brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Brakes, ABS 101
Braking, notes 131
Braking, parking brake 61
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance 217
Break-in 130
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 80
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 245
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 57
Buttons on the steering wheel 14
Bypassing, see Starting aid 252
C Calendar 210 California Proposition 65
Warning 7
Camera, care 260
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 126
Capacities 265
Capacities, cargo area, refer to Weights 264
Capacities, fuel tank, refer to Filling capacities 265
Car battery 249
Car care products 258
Care 257
Care, displays 260
Care, vehicle 258
Cargo 132
Cargo area 121
Cargo area, capacity 264
Cargo area capacity, enlarg‐ ing 121
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 40
Cargo area, lamp, refer to In‐ terior lights 91
Cargo area, opening from the inside 38
Cargo area, opening from the outside 38
Cargo, securing 122
Cargo straps, securing cargo 134
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Carpet, care 260
Car phone installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 194
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 120
Car wash 257
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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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