2020 BMW Z4 Owners Manual

9Parking
brake#\#_114Automatic
Hold#\#_ 11510Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_ 127
SPORT
drive
modeCOMFORT
drive
modeECO
PRO
drive
modeADAPTIVE
drive
mode11Switching
drive-ready
state
on/
off#\#_ 11112Auto
Start/Stop
function#\#_ 111PDC
Park
Distance
Control#\#_ 190
Rearview
camera#\#_ 195
Cross
traffic
warning#\#_ 205
Parking
assistant#\#_ 197DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Con#j
trol#\#_ 17313Steptronic
transmission
selector
lever#\#_ 122Seite
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Request,
SOS#\#_2992Indicator
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front-seat
passenger
airbag#\#_ 1563Reading
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Operating
state
of
the
vehicleVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
Depending
on
the
situation,
the
vehicle
is
in
one
of
the
three
states:
'xIdle
state.'xStandby
state.'xDrive-ready
state.
Idle
state
Concept
When
the
vehicle
is
in
idle
state,
it
is
switched
off.
All
power
consumers
are
deactivated.
General
information The
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
prior
to
opening
from
the
outside
and
after
exiting
and
locking.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Automatic
idle
state
The
idle
state
is
automatically
established
under
the
following
conditions:
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'xAfter
several
minutes,
if
no
operation
takes
place
on
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
vehicle
battery
is low.'xDepending
on
the
setting
via
iDrive,
if
one
of
the
front
doors
is
opened
when
exiting
the vehicle.
The
idle
state
is
not
automatically
established
while
a
phone
call
is
active.
Establishing
idle
state
whenopening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Manual
idle
state
To
establish
idle
state
in
the
vehicle
after
end
of
trip:
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
OFF
indicator
on
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
goes
out.
Standby
state
Concept
When
standby
state
is
switched
on,
most
func#j
tions
can
be
used
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary. Desired
settings
can
be
adjusted.
General
information The
vehicle
is
in
the
standby
state
after
the
front
doors
are
opened
from
the
outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
The
drivetrain
is
switched
off
and
standby
state switched
on.
Drive-ready
state
Concept
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
corresponds
to
starting
the
engine.
General
information Some
functions,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
can
only
be
used
with
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#jtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
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Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
repeated
starting
attempts
or
re#j peated
starting
in
quick
succession,
the
fuel
is
not
burned
or
is
inadequately
burned.
The
cata#j
lytic
converter
can
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
repeated
starting
in quick
succession.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
Concept Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Manual
transmission1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
on
the
clutch
pedal
and
shift
to
neutral.3.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Gasoline
engine
Depending
on
the
motorization,
the
full
drive
power
may
not
be
available
for
approximately
30
seconds
after
starting
the
engine.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
will
not
accelerate
as
usual.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
tach#j
ometer
shows
the
current
engine
speed.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission
1.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
with
the
ve#j
hicle
stopped.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
standby
state.3.Set
the
parking
brake.
Manual
transmission
1.With
the
vehicle
at
a
standstill,
press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
standby
state.2.Shift
into
first
gear
or
reverse.3.Set
the
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iDriveVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Operating
concept
Concept
iDrive
includes
a
large
number
of
functions.
These
functions
can
be
operated
via
the
Control#j
ler
and,
depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the touchscreen
or
the
Active
Voice
Recognition.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems
and
communication
devices
while
driving
can
distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
control of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
use
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sit#j
uation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
the
systems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.
Input
and
display
Main
menu
General
information
The
main
menu
is
divided
into
two
areas.
The left
area
contains
menu
items
that
can
be
usedto
call
up
all
the
iDrive
functions.
The
right
areacontains
widgets
that
provide
quick
access
to
certain
functions.
Media/Radio


All
functions
of
the
entertainment
system,
e.g.,
radio
stations
or
connection
with
external
devices.
Communication


Phone
and
message
functions,
e-mail
and
calendar,
and
also
the
connection
and
manage#j ment
of
mobile
devices,
such
as
smartphones.
Navigation


Access
to
the
navigation
system,
destination
input
and
traffic
bulletins.
Configurable
map
views
and
other
functions,
such
as
Points
of
In#j
terest
and
areas
to
be
avoided.
My
Car


Information
about
vehicle
status
and
trips.
Access
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
and also
administration
of
driver
profiles
and
range
ofadjustments
for
vehicle
and
iDrive.
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Apps


Management
of
apps,
access
to
apps
and
ve#j
hicle
functions.
Additional
apps
can
be
pur#j
chased
from
the
BMW
Store.
Widgets


Widgets
provide
quick
access
to
fre#j
quently
used
functions.
The
configured
widgets display
dynamic
contents
such
as
the
navigation
map,
and
serve
as
interfaces
at
the
same
time.
Letters
and
numbers
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
selected
when
the
destination
is
entered,
for
example.
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
entered
using
theController
and,
depending
on
the
equipment
ver#jsion,
via
touchscreen
or
voice
activation
system.The
keyboard's
display
changes
automatically.
SymbolFunction





Change
between
capital
andlower-case
letters.
Enter
a
blank
space.
Switching
between
languages.
Use
voice
activation.
Confirm
entry.




Slide
the
input
area
to
the
left
or
right.
Entry
comparison
When
entering
names
and
addresses,
the
choice is
narrowed
down
with
every
letter
and
number
and
added
automatically
as
needed.
Entries
are
continuously
compared
with
datastored
in
the
vehicle.
'xOnly
those
letters
and
numbers
are
offered
during
entry
for
which
data
is
available.'xDestination
search:
place
names
can
be
en#j tered
in
all
languages
that
are
available
iniDrive.Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several
menu
items
are
preceded
by
a
check#jbox.
The
checkbox
indicates
whether
the
func#j tion
is
activated
or
deactivated.
Selecting
themenu
item
activates
or
deactivates
the
function.


Function
is
activated.


Function
is
deactivated.
Status
information
General
information
The
status
field
can
be
found
in
the
upper
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Status
information
is
dis#j played
in
the
form
of
symbols.
Radio
symbols
SymbolMeaning
HD
Radio
station
is
being
received.
Satellite
radio
is
switched
on.
Telephone
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Incoming
or
outgoing
call.
Missed
call.
Signal
strength
of
cellular
network.
Network
search.
Cellular
network
is
not
available.
The
critical
charge
state
of
the
mo#j
bile
phone
has
been
reached.
Roaming
is
active.
Locating
is
active.
SMS
text
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received.
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SymbolMeaning
Reminder.
Sending
not
possible.
Entertainment
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Music
hard
disk.
Bluetooth
audio.
USB
storage
device.
WLAN.
Other
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Check
Control
message.
Sound
output
active.
Sound
output
deactivated.
Voice
activation
system
active.
Request
for
the
current
vehicle
posi#j
tion.
Checking
the
current
vehicle
posi#j
tion.
Driver
profile.
Messages.
Service
notifications.
Information.
Stop.
Data
protection.Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
iDrive
functions
can
be
stored
on
the
pro#j
grammable
memory
buttons
and
called
up
di#j
rectly,
for
instance
radio
stations,
navigation
des#j
tinations,
phone
numbers
and
menu
entries
or
pages
in
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual.
Settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Overview
Programmable
memory
buttons
Storing
a
function
A
function
can
be
stored
on
a
programmable
memory
button.
A
button
with
a
stored
function can
be
overwritten
with
another
function.
1.Select
function
via
iDrive,
for
instance
radio
station.2.

Press
and
hold
the
desired
button
until
the
displayed
bar
on
the
Control
Display
has
loaded
completely.
Executing
a
function
Press
the
button.
The
function
will
work
immediately.
This
means, for
instance
that
the
number
is
dialed
when
aphone
number
is
selected.
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