2016 BMW Z4 Hard top

CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐
tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 62, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Unscrew the road antenna.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
Manual transmission
1.Shift to neutral.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 59.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
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Sport automatic transmission1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 59.3.Drive into the car wash.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
When starting the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Retractable hardtop
When you open a wet hardtop, water drops
may run into the cargo area. If necessary, re‐
move items from the cargo area beforehand to
avoid water stains or soiling.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
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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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ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐gram, refer to DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 232
Exhaust system 129
Exterior mirrors 50
Exterior mirrors– Automatic dimming 51– Automatic heating 51– Folding in and out 51– Setting 50
External audio device 123
External devices 180
External start 250
External temperature dis‐ play 71
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 76– On computer 76
External temperature warn‐
ing 71
Eyes for securing cargo 132
F
Fader 160
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
Failure of an electrical acces‐ sory 248
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 48
Fasten safety belts reminder
– Refer to Safety belt re‐
minder 49
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 109
Fine wood, care 257
First aid kit 250
Flashing when locking/
unlocking 34
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat Tire Monitor– Snow chains 233
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 93
Flat tire, wheel change 246
Flooding 129
Floor carpet, care 258
Floor mats, care 258
FM/AM station 162
Foot brake 129
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 89
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 90
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 92
Fuel
– Recommendation 224– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 73
Fuel, average consump‐
tion 73
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 73
Fuel display 72
Fuel filler flap 222
Fuel filler flap
– Unlocking in case of an
electrical malfunction 222
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuses 248
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 114
Gasoline– Fuel recommendation 224
Gasoline display 72
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 151
Gear display
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 66– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 65
General driving notes 128
Glove compartment 122
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 138
Grilles, refer to Air vents 107
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 262
H
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 115
Hands-free microphone 16
Hardtop 42
Hazard warning system 16
HD Radio 163
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlamp flasher 60
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps, care 256
Headlamps, cleaning 62
Headliner 17
Heating 107
Heating
– Mirrors 51– Rear window 109, 112– Seats 48
Heavy cargo, stowing 131
Height adjustment
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Remaining range, refer toRange 73
Reminders 210
Remote app 219
Remote control 30
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Malfunction 34, 38– Removing from the ignition
lock 55– Trunk lid 33
Remote control, univer‐
sal 114
Remote inquiry 198
Remote Services 219
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses 248
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 232
Reporting safety defects 9
Reservoir for washer fluid 62
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 48
Restraint system
– For children 53
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 132
Retractable hardtop
– Convenient opening and
closing 33– Opening and closing 42– Remote control 33
Retreaded tires 233
Reverse gear
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 63– Manual transmission 63
Rim cleaner, care 257
Road, avoiding 149
Road detour 149
Roadside Assistance 215
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roadworthiness test 78
Roof, refer to Retractable
hardtop 42
Route 150
Route criteria, route 149
Route, displaying 150
Route section, bypass‐ ing 150
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 232
Rubber components, care 257
Run-flat tires 232
Run-flat tires– Tire inflation pressure 226
Running lights, refer to Park‐
ing lamps/low beams 85
S Safety 6
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts
– Damage 49– Indicator/warning light 49– Reminder 49
Safety belts, care 257
Safety systems
– Airbags 90– Safety belts 48
Safety tires 232
Satellite radio 164
Saving fuel 132
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 152
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 216
Seat adjustment, electric 47
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal 46
Seat and mirror memory 49
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically 34
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to
Safety belt reminder 49
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating 48
Seats 46
Seats
– Adjusting 46– Adjusting electrically 47– Heating 48– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 49
Sensors, care 258
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 241
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Services, remote 219
Servotronic 102
Settings and information 75
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 173
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 78
Setting the clock, 12h/24h format 77
Shift paddles on steering
wheel
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 68– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 65
Short commands, voice acti‐
vation 264
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12
Sitting safely 46
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 119
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