2019 BMW Z4 Owners Manual

Safety
information
WARNING
Improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint can
lead
to
a
failure
or
malfunction
of
the
radar
sensors
and
thereby
result
in
a
safety
risk.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Have
paintwork
or
paintwork
repairs
on
bumpers
of
vehicles
with
radar
sensors
perj
formed
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
only.
Matte
finish
Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
suitable
for
vehicles
with
matte
finish.
Caring
for
the
convertible
top
General
information The
appearance
and
life
of
the
convertible
top
depend
on
correct
care
and
operation
Follow
the
following
instructions:
'xClean
roofliner
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
cloth
lightly
with
water.'xDo
not
soak
the
roofliner.'xTo
avoid
water
stains,
spots
of
mold,
and
chafe
marks,
do
not
keep
the
convertible
top
enclosed
in
its
case
for
a
long
period
of
time. Do
not
fold
up
the
convertible
top
or
stow
it
in
its
case
when
it
is
wet
or
icy.'xRemove
any
water
stains
that
have
appeared
on
the
roofliner
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and an
interior
cleaner.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
parked
in
enclosed
areasfor
lengthy
periods,
ensure
that
the
area
is
well
ventilated.'xPark
the
vehicle
in
the
shade
to
protect
it
from
intensive
solar
radiation
so
that
color,
rubber,
and
fabric
are
not
affected.'xRemove
bird
droppings
immediately
as
their corrosive
effect
will
otherwise
attack
theconvertible
top
and
damage
the
rubber
seals.'xHard
to
remove
tree
sap
or
bird
droppings
can
be
removed
from
the
convertible
top
with
special
tree
sap
remover
and
a
soft
brush.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Spot
remover,
paint
thinner,
solvents,
gasoline or
similar
can
damage
the
convertible
top
or
the
rubber
coating.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
To
remove
spots
on
the
convertible
top,
use
only
suitable
cleaning
agents,
for
inj
stance
special
convertible
top
cleaning
agent.
Cleaning
the
convertible
top
To
remove
heavy
soiling,
especially
for
light
coljored
convertible
tops,
use
a
special
convertible
top
cleaner.
Proceed
as
follows
when
cleaning:
1.Spray
the
convertible
top
with
the
convertible
top
cleaner.
Follow
the
manufacturer's
inj structions.2.Make
the
convertible
top
cleaner
foam
up
usj
ing
a
well
saturated
sponge,
moving
it
in
cirj cular
motions.3.Rinse
vehicle
with
ample
amounts
of
water
orfinish
washing
the
vehicle
in
the
vehicle
wash.Follow
notes
regarding
automatic
washing
systems
or
vehicle
washes.
Treat
the
convertible
top
with
an
impregnating
agent
after
it
has
been
washed
three
to
five
times.
Suitable
cleaning
agents
and
care
products
are
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
regularly,
using
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
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Otherwise,
particles
of
dust
and
road
grime
chafe
in
pores
and
folds,
and
lead
to
increased
wear and
premature
degradation
of
the
leather
surj
face.
To
guard
against
discoloration,
such
as
from
clothing,
clean
leather
and
provide
leather
care
roughly
every
two
months.
Clean
light-colored
leather
more
frequently
bej
cause
soiling
on
such
surfaces
is
substantially more
visible.
Use
leather
care
products;
otherwise,
dirt
and
grease
will
gradually
break
down
the
protective
layer
of
the
leather
surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum
the
upholstery
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
If
upholstery
is
very
dirty,
for
instance
with
beverj age
stains,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
microfiber
cloth with
a
suitable
interior
cleaner.
Clean
the
upholstery
down
to
the
seams
using
large
sweeping
motions.
Avoid
rubbing
the
maj terial
vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Open
Velcron
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
any
Velcron fasteners
are
closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels When
cleaning
the
vehicle,
use
only
neutral
wheel
cleaners
having
a
pH
value
from
5
to
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaning
agents
or
steam
jets
above
140


'xMatt
black
spray-coated
components.'xPainted
parts
in
the
car's
interior.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
cloth
lightly
with
water.
Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
WARNING
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life. Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
thesafety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
andthus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the installed
belt
straps.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
WARNING
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
canj not
enter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearj ance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
matsare
securely
fastened
again
after
they
were
rejmoved,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
The
floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
inj
terior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mij crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
a
textile
cleaner.
To
prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Sensor/camera
lenses To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
clothmoistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deterj
gent.
Displays,
screens,
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Display
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with
improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Disj play,
refer
to
page
144,
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and
commercially
available
dish-washing
soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage When
the
vehicle
is
shut
down
for
longer
thanthree
months,
special
measures
must
be
taken.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Technical
data
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312
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from
A
to
Z
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Technical
dataVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
dueto
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
this
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values.
The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,
for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipj
ment,
country
version
or
country-specific
measjurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the model
version,
equipment
or
country-specificmeasurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
inj
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
Z4
RoadsterWidth
with
mirrorsin/mm79.7/2,024Width
without
mirrorsin/mm73.4/1,864Heightin/mm51.4/1,306Lengthin/mm170.7/4,336Wheelbasein/mm97.2/2,470Smallest
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Weights


Z4
sDrive30iApproved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg3,880/1,760Loadlbs/kg463/210Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg1,841/835Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg2,105/955
Capacities


BMW
Z4
RoadsterFuel
tank,
approx.US
gal/liters13.7/52.0Observe
further
information
on
fuel
quality,
referto
page
284.Seite
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AppendixGeneral
information
Any
updates
to
the
Owner's
Manual
of
the
vehij
cle
are
listed
here.
Updates
made
after
the editorial
deadline
These
chapters
of
the
printed
Owner's
Manualcontain
updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadj
line.
'xGeneral
settings:
Apple
CarPlay
preparation.'xConvertible
top:
Manually
closing
the
convertible
top,
refer
to
page
97.'xTransporting
children
safely,
refer
to
page
110.'xDisplays:
Trip
data.'xAutomatic
vehicle
washes:
Safety
informaj
tion,
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to
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