2016 BMW Z4 check engine light

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 69.
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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Center armrest 122
Center brake light– Bulb replacement 246
Center console, refer to
Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking
– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 232
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 235
Check Control 82
Children, transporting safely 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 53
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 257
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 118
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 108, 112
Cleaning, displays 258
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 255
Clock 71
Clock
– 12h/24h format 77– Setting the time and date 76
Closing
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 56
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch– Refer to Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 61
Combination switch, refer to
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher 60
Comfort Access 37
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 39– In a car wash 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 101
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 55
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 123
Compass 116
Computer 73
Computer
– Displays on the Control Dis‐
play 73
Concierge service 215
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 130
Condition Based Service CBS 241
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 34
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 73
Contacts 204, 212
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 258
Control Display, settings 78
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 99
Convenient loading 33
Convenient opening and clos‐
ing– Retractable hardtop 33– Window 33
Convertible top, refer to Re‐
tractable hardtop 42
Coolant 239
Coolant
– Checking the level 239– Temperature 72
Cooling, maximum 111
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Corrosion on brake discs 130
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 89
Cradle for telephone or mo‐
bile phone
– Refer to Snap-in adapter in
center armrest storage
compartment 122
Cradle for telephone or mo‐
bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 201
Cruise control 103
Cruise control
– Malfunction 105
Cupholder 124
Curb weight, refer to Weights 262
Current location, storing 142
D
Damage, tires 231
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical
– Dimensions 262– Filling capacities 263– Weights 262
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 77
Daytime running lights 86
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DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐trol 99
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 103
Defogging windows 109
Defroster– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 116
Digital radio 163
Dimensions 262
Dimming mirrors 51
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 258
Displays, cleaning 258
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 239– Remote control battery 39– Vehicle battery 248
Distance control, refer to
PDC 105
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 35
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 34– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 230
Draft-free ventila‐ tion 109, 112
Drive-off assistant 102
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving notes, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 175
DVD, video 172
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 99
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Driving Control 100
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 99
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 132
Electrical fault
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 222Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 236
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 222
Emergency Request 249
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 57
Engine compartment 235
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 238
Engine oil, checking the level 236
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 238
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 238
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, Help 250
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37– Start/Stop button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
Engine temperature 72
Entry comparison 23
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 89
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 114
Error messages, refer to Check Control 82
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Version of the navigationdata 138
Video playback 172
Voice activation– Navigation 146
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 264
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 160
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 161
Warning triangle 250
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer fluid 62
Washing, vehicle 255
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 118
Water on roads 129
Wear indicator in tire 231
Weights 262
Welcome lamps 85
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wheel change 246
Wheels and tires 226
Wheels, changing 232
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wind deflector 44
Window, convenient opening and closing 33
Windows 40
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112Windows, defrosting and re‐
moving condensation– Air conditioner 109
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield
– Cleaning 62– Defrosting and defogging,
air conditioner 109– Defrosting and defogging,
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 109
Windshield wash 61
Windshield wash
– Nozzles 62– Washer fluid 62
Windshield washer fluid 62
Windshield wiper blades, changing 243
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Winter storage, care 258
Winter tires, suitable tires 233
Winter tires, tread 231
Wiper blades, changing 243
Wiper fluid 62
Wood, care 257
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 23
Working in the engine com‐ partment 236
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
X Xenon headlights
– Bulb replacement 244
Y
Your individual vehicle
– Settings, refer to Personal
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