2015 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35IS Owners Manual

▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
Gears can be shifted using the shift paddles in
Drive mode or in manual mode.
Gear change in manual mode
When manual mode is active, refer to page 70,
gears can be changed using the shift paddles
or the selector lever.
Gear change in Drive mode The shift paddles can be used to change gears
in Drive mode as well.
Afterwards, if the shift paddles are not used for
some time and vehicle acceleration is insuffi‐
cient, the forward gears are changed again au‐ tomatically.
Launch Control
Launch Control enables you to drive off with an
optimal vehicle acceleration on a high grip road
surface.
Do not use Launch Control too often
Do not use Launch Control too often, as
the higher loads on the vehicle lead to prema‐
ture component wear.◀
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e., after driving con‐
tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.
1.With the engine running, depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.2.Activate the SPORT+ program of the Dy‐
namic Driving Control, refer to page 102.3.With the vehicle stationary, activate manual
mode and select first gear.4.Press the accelerator all the way down.
The engine speed when driving off is con‐
trolled. A flag symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster.5.The vehicle accelerates when you release
the brake pedal. Keep the accelerator
pressed all the way down.6.The transmission shifts up automatically as
long as the accelerator is pressed all the
way down.
Launch Control only becomes available again
after a certain distance has been driven.
Launch Control can only be used after the
break-in phase, refer to page 130.
To maintain driving stability, activate DSC
whenever possible.
Manually releasing and engaging the
transmission lock
If a power failure occurs, e.g., if the battery is
discharged or disconnected, the transmission
lock must be released manually, otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.
Release the transmission lock manually for
towing only and set the parking brake before‐
hand to prevent the vehicle from rolling. After
parking the vehicle, engage the transmission
lock again manually, refer to page 72.
Manual release
1.Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.2.Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.3.Unclip and raise cover frame.Seite 71DrivingControls71
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4.Insert an Allen wrench of the right size into
the cap.5.Turn the cap with the Allen wrench, ar‐
row 1, and remove it, arrow 2.6.Insert the Allen wrench into the opening,
arrow 1.
Turn the Allen wrench in the correct
direction
Do not turn the Allen wrench in the oppo‐
site direction as this may damage the
mechanism.◀7.Turn the Allen wrench as far as it will go,
arrow 2. The transmission lock is released.8.Draw the Allen wrench out of the opening.
Locking the transmission lock again
After parking the vehicle, lock the trans‐
mission lock again to prevent the vehicle from
rolling.◀
Locking manually1.Press the button, see arrow. The transmis‐
sion lock is locked again.2.Clip the cover frame back into place.3.Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back in
place.4.Set the parking brake.
Jump-starting, refer to page 252, towing, refer
to page 253.
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DisplaysVehicle 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.
Odometer, external
temperature display, clock1Knob in the instrument cluster2External temperature display and clock3Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
▷To reset the trip odometer while the igni‐
tion is switched on.▷To display the time, external temperature
and odometer briefly while the ignition is
switched off.
Units of measure
To set the respective units of measure, miles
or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the ex‐
ternal temperature, refer to page 78.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Time, external temperature display Set the time, refer to page 78.
External temperature warning
If the display drops to 37 ℉/3 ℃, a signal
sounds and a warning light lights up. There is
the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external tem‐
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the igni‐
tion lock:
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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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▷The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message is displayed continuously.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Computer Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis‐
played in the order listed:
▷Range.▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷No information.
To set the corresponding units of measure,
units of measure, refer to page 78.
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
based on your driving style over the last
18 miles/30 km and the current fuel supply.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and
the engine was switched off manually are not
included in the average speed calculations.
With the trip computer, refer to page 75, you
can have the average speed displayed for an
additional distance.
To reset the average speed: press the button
on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
The average consumption is computed based
on the distance traveled since the last time the
computer was reset.
With the trip computer, refer to page 75, you
can have the average consumption displayed
for an additional distance.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. This al‐
lows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini‐
mum exhaust emissions.
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.1."Vehicle Info"Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
▷Range.▷Distance to destination.▷Estimated time of arrival if a destination
was entered in the navigation system, refer
to page 142.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
▷Departure time.▷Trip duration.▷Trip distance.
Both displays show:
▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
You can reset the values for average speed
and average consumption:
1.Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.2.Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
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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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Units of measureYou can change the units for fuel consumption,
route/distance, temperature and pressure.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
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 time and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the hours.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Use button 1 to set the minutes.6.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.7.Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Via the iDrive
1. Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.2."Settings"
Setting the time zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting the time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"Seite 78ControlsDisplays78
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