The UltimateDriving MachineOwner's Manualfor VehicleContentsA-ZOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 704 - © 10/04 BMW AG
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 704 - © 10/04 BMW AG
Giving and receiving assistance98positive terminal of the battery or to an aux-iliary jump-starting terminal of the vehicle to be jump-started.Your BM
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 99Vehicles with automatic transmissionSelector lever in position N.Do not exceed a towing speed of 4
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ReferenceThis chapter will help you find the desiredinformation as quickly as possible.It contains the Technical data section as well asthe manual&apo
Technical data102Technical dataEngine dataZ4 2.5i Z4 3.0iDisplacementNumber of cylinderscu in/cmµ 152.1/2,4946181.7/2,9796Maximum power output at engi
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 103WeightsZ4 2.5i Z4 3.0iCurb weightwith manual transmissionwith SMGwith automatic transmissionlbs/k
Technical data104Dimensions All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m.Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 105Capacities NotesFuel tank reserve gal./litersgal./litersapprox. 14.5/55approx. 2.1/8Fuel specific
Everything from A to Z106AABS Antilock Brake System 50– indicator lamp 13Acceleration assistant 42Accessories, refer to– For your own safety 6– Your i
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 107Bandages, refer to First-aid kit 97Bar, towing 99Battery 94– charging 95– disposal 95– indicator
At a glanceThe overviews of buttons, switches anddisplays presented in this chapter will help youfind your way around your vehicle.You will also be fa
Everything from A to Z108Clock 47, 48– 12- or 24-hour mode 48– refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer– setting 47Clothes hooks 25Clut
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 109Dry air, refer to Air conditioning mode 59, 62DSC Dynamic Stability Control 50– indicator lamp 13
Everything from A to Z110Floor mats, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochureFluid reservoir, washer systems 86Fog lamps 57– indicator lamp 13Fol
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 111Indicator/warning lamp– airbags 54– alarm system 26– automatic transmission with Steptronic 39– b
Everything from A to Z112Manual mode, refer to Automatic transmission with Steptronic 39Manual operation– automatic transmission interlock 38– door lo
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 113Plastic, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochurePollen, refer to– Microfilter 59– Microfilt
Everything from A to Z114Selector lever– automatic transmission with Steptronic 38– sequential manual gearbox SMG 40Selector lever lock, refer to Rang
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 115Tire inflation pressure– checking 78– restoring 78Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Mo
Everything from A to Z116Ventilation 59, 63– air conditioning 59– automatic climate control 63Vents, refer to Ventilation 59, 63Volume– fuel tank, ref
RefuelingSo that you have important specifications avail-able to you when you stop to refuel, we recom-mend that you fill out this table with the data
Cockpit10CockpitControl elements 1 Parking lamps/Low beams 562 > Turn signal indicators 42> Standing lamps 57> High beams 57> Headlamp fla
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At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 11Display/hide telephone book. Display the entries one after another with the forward/back-ward butto
Cockpit12Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator and warning lamps 123 Tachometer 46with indicator and warning lamps 124 Engine coolant temperature
At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 13ColorsThe indicator and warning lamps can light up in various colors and combinations.> Red:Stop
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ControlsThis chapter provides you with the informationyou need for complete control over yourvehicle. It describes all features used for drivingand fo
Opening and closing16Opening and closingThe key set1 Master keys with remote controlEach key is powered by an extended-life battery that is charged au
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 17Press the button once to unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler door; press a second time to
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Opening and closing18Convenience operationYou can also operate the windows and the fully automatic convertible top via the door lock.> To open: Wit
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 19To open from inside the vehicleIf the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately, you
Opening and closing20WindowsTo open and close a windowIgnition key in position 1 or higher:> Press the switch downward until you feel resistance: t
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 21Never store the convertible top for longer than one day while it is wet to avoid per-manent damage
Opening and closing22the top not only guards the passenger com-partment from unforeseeable damage from the weather, but also affords a degree of prote
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 23then the opening or closing operation has not yet been completed. The sequence can be continued in
Opening and closing245. Grab the convertible top at its frame and pull it up to the windshield frame6. Pull out the cover panel that is in the center
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 25Clothes hooksClothes hooks 1 are located on the wind deflec-tor panels in the rollover bars.Do not
Opening and closing26Stopping the alarm> Unlock the vehicle with the remote control, refer to page 16> or turn the ignition key to position 1, r
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 27AdjustmentsSafe seating positionFor relaxed driving with as little fatigue as pos-sible, you shoul
Z4 2.5iZ4 3.0iCongratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and secu
Adjustments28Seats Before adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautionsNever try to adjust your seat while operat-ing the vehicle. The
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 29Seat adjustment: M Sports seat*You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh sup-port.1 Tilt upwardPu
Adjustments30Safety function1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 22. Press and hold the desired memory button 1,
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 31Steering wheelAdjustmentsNever attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving the vehicle. It
Adjustments32user by means of a data exchange with the key, and makes adjustments accordingly.Colored decals were provided with the keys to help you d
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 33Transporting children safelyChildren on the passenger's seatDeactivating/reactivating passeng
Transporting children safely34Passenger airbags lampThe center console contains one of the indica-tor lamps shown in the illustration.The system check
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 35Child seat securityThe passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing a chil
Driving36DrivingIgnition lock 0 Steering locked This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed.After removing the key,
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 37> On the first attempt, engage the starter for approx. 10 seconds> Press the accelerator ped
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Driving38To releasePull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever.If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to eng
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 39A detent prevents inadvertent shifting into selector lever positions R and P. To disengage the det
Driving40Sequential manual gearbox SMG*The conceptThe sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated manual gearbox with which clutch-ing and shifting
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 41Kickdown:For rapid acceleration, e.g. during passing, depress the accelerator pedal completely. Yo
Driving42To activate the system Ignition key in position 2Press the SPORT button.The LED in the button lights up.To deactivate the systemPress the SPO
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 43Washer/wiper system0 Wipers retracted1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor*2 Normal wiper speed3
Driving44empty, as the washer pump will otherwise be damaged.<Windshield washer nozzlesThe windshield washer nozzles are automati-cally heated* whe
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 45is reduced by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h every time you tap the button.Hold the lever in position 2:
Everything under control46Everything under controlOdometer 1 Odometer2 Trip odometerOdometerWith the ignition key in position 0, you can acti-vate the
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 47Between the blue and red zonesNormal operating range. The needle may rise as far as the edge of th
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityContentsThe fastest way to find information on special topics is by using the index starting on page
Everything under control484. Press button 1 repeatedly until the required minutes are set5. Press button 2 to confirm the settings.The set time of day
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 49Average fuel consumptionIf you press the onboard computer button BC in the turn signal lever for l
Technology for safety and driving convenience50Technology for safety and driving convenienceDriving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped wit
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 51Deactivating DTC and DSC at the same timePress and hold the button for at least 3 seconds; the DSC
Technology for safety and driving convenience52Brake force displayThe Brake force display lights up in two stages depending on how strongly you are br
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 53Flat tire warningThe warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up in red. This visual alert is
Technology for safety and driving convenience54For information on the correct seating position, refer to page 27.Do not apply adhesive materials to th
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 55In the event of a malfunction, have the air-bag system checked immediately. Other-wise, there is a
Lamps56LampsParking lamps/Low beams Parking lampsThe front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps to signal the
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 57High beams/Standing lamps 1 High beams2 Headlamp flasher3 Standing lampsLeft or right standing lam
Notes4NotesAbout this Owner's ManualWe have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as qu
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving58Controlling the climate for pleasant drivingAir conditioning 1 Air onto the windshield and the side win-
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 59Air distribution You can direct airflow onto the win-dows , toward the upper body and into the
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving60To defrost windows and remove condensation1 Turn the rotary control to 2 Turn the rotary blower control
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 61Automatic climate control* 1 Air onto the windshield and the side win-dows2 Air for the upper body
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving62Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic system – switch on with AUTO button 6. Select the desired int
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 63By repeatedly pressing the button, you can select one of three different operating modes.> Indi
Interior conveniences64Interior conveniencesGlove compartment To openPress the two push buttons together.To closeSwing the door up.To prevent injury i
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 651. Press the trim piece beneath the air outlets; see arrow 12. Place the beverage into the holder3
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Driving tipsDriving tips provides you with information youwill need in certain driving situations and whenusing special operating modes.Driving tipsOn
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 5Your individual vehicleOn buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized
Special operating instructions68Special operating instructionsBreak-in procedures Moving parts need to be given some time until they can interact smoo
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 691. Close all windows2. Increase the air supply from the air condi-tioner or automatic climate cont
Special operating instructions70sure which must be exerted by the pads to clean the rotors by brake applications is not reached.If the brake rotors ar
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 71LoadThe permissible load is the sum of the occu-pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. T
Special operating instructions72Hardtop preparation* Pull covers off, see arrow 1.The brackets for attaching the hardtop are located underneath the co
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 73Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 704 - © 10/04 BMW AG
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MobilityTo ensure that you stay mobile, the followingchapter provides you with importantinformation on fuels and fluids, tires andwheels, maintenance
Refueling76RefuelingFuel filler door 1. Open fuel filler door2. Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise direction3. Place the cap in the bracket on th
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 77Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined by the so-called (
Notes6For your own safetyMaintenance and repairAdvanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specia
Wheels and tires78Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safetyIt is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 79Z4 2.5iZ4 3.0i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaAll pressure specifications in the tabl
Wheels and tires80Tire codingUnderstanding the lettering on the tire sidewall makes it easier to identify and choose the cor-rect tires.Tire sizee.g.
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 81TemperatureThe temperature grades are A, the highest, B and C, representing the tire’s resistance
Wheels and tires82Run Flat tires fittedRun Flat tires are labeled on the sidewall with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC. Run Flat tires co
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 83can lead to damage and accidents. Have this work performed by skilled professionals only. The tech
In the engine compartment84In the engine compartmentDo not attempt to service your vehicle if you do not have the required technical background. If yo
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 85Engine compartment 1 Reservoir for the headlamp and windshield washer system 862 Engine oil filler
In the engine compartment86Washer fluids for washer systems Headlamp* and windshield washer systemCapacity of windshield washer system: approx. 3.2 qu
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 876. Return the dipstick to the guide tube, inserting it as far as it will go.As with fuel economy,
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 7Service and warrantyThis manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for U
In the engine compartment88Checking the coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient tempera-ture2. Open the cap of the expansion tank by turn-ing i
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 89MaintenanceThe BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System helps maintain the road safety an
Maintenance90OBD interface socket The Onboard Diagnostic OBD interface socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the instrument pa
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 91Replacement proceduresOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It is locate
Replacement procedures921. Open the caps with a suitable object, e.g. a coin or screwdriver2. Fold up the protective cover in the wheel well.Headlamp
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 93Front turn signal indicators21 watt bulb1. Insert a Phillips-head screwdriver from the onboard too
Replacement procedures94Please contact a BMW center in case of a mal-function.License plate lamps 5 watt bulb1. Push out the lamp with a suitable obje
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 95Charging the batteryCharge the battery in the vehicle only when the engine has been switched off.
Giving and receiving assistance96Giving and receiving assistanceReceiving assistanceThe BMW Group's Mobile Service offers you 24-hour assistance
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 97Pull the ends of the rubber bands upward and out of the fasteners.Always observe all legal regulat
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