2015 BMW Z4 oil change

or SAE 5W-30, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some oil types are not available in all coun‐
tries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
SpecificationAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a service
center.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolantSeite 241Engine compartmentMobility241
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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
Radio ready state, switched off 58 Seite 281Everything from A to ZReference281
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Seats, storing the setting, re‐fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 51
Sensors, care 260
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 243
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Services, remote 221
Servotronic 104
Settings and information 77
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 79
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 32
Settings, DVD 175
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 80
Shift paddles on steering wheel, 7-gear automatic
transmission 70
Shift paddles on steering wheel, 8-gear automatic
transmission 67
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 266
Side airbags 92
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 48
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 121
Slot for remote control 57
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 120
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 203
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen‐ ter armrest storage com‐
partment 124
Snow chains 235 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 244
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 120
Software applications, iPhone 220
Software part number 194
Software update 189
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 251
Spare fuses 250
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 145
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Specified oil types 240
Speed, average 75
Speed limit 85
Speedometer 16
Split screen 24
Split screen map set‐ tings 155
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 153
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport program, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission 70
Sport program, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 67
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 64
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 57
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 58
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 59
Starting aid 252
Starting the engine 58
State/province, selecting for navigation 142
Stations, stored 170 Station, storing 164
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 257
Steering wheel 54
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel, buttons on the steering wheel 14
Stopping, engine 59
Storage compartments 125
Storage, tires 235
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 51
Storing the vehicle 260
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 143
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 228
Summer tires, tread 233
Suspension settings 102
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 102
Switching off, engine 59
Switching off, vehicle 59
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 74
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 38
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 38
Tailgate, remote control 35
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Tail lights 247
Tank display 74
Tasks 211
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 264
Telephone 194
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 198 Seite 283Everything from A to ZReference283
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