Owners manual for 2006 bmw z4

Page Beverage Holders Adjust the holder to fit the size of the bever- Do not let the roller-blind cover retract too age container; see arrow 2. Page Clothes Hooks The wind deflector panels 2 in the rollover bars cannot be removed. Insert the wind deflector into the brackets.

Page 69 For further information on the mobile phone, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone. Page 70 Online Edition for Part-No. Page Driving Tips Driving tips Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Otherwise, it Online Edition for Part-No. Page Stowing Cargo , as excessive loads can pose a The brackets for attaching the hardtop safety hazard, and may also place you in viola- are located underneath the covers; see arrow 2.

Page 76 For instructions on how to install the hardtop, please read the accompanying assembly information. The hardtop is available from your BMW Center as an optional extra. Page 77 Online Edition for Part-No. Page 78 Online Edition for Part-No. Page Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance.

Page Wheels And Tires The specified inflation pressures for your stan- dard tires are provided on the placard on the B-pillar and are visible when the driver's door is open. Department of Transportation.

Page Tire Condition Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove laboratory test wheel than the minimum are distributed around the tire's circumference; required by law. Page 86 BMW for your particular vehicle model, other- wise body contact and serious accidents can result despite the use of the same nominal size, e. If non- Online Edition for Part-No. While Online Edition for Part-No.

Page Under The Hood Pull the lever located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel. To open Press the release handle and open the hood. Page 89 A signal sonnel. Add engine oil at the earliest opportunity, e. Page Possible Displays Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Page Brake System Be sure to adapt your driving style accordingly. Page Maintenance 2 years since left, on the bottom of the instrument panel engine oil deteriorates over time, regardless of underneath a cover.

Page 94 Care Important information on the care and mainte- nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Page Replacing Components Otherwise, your eyes could suffer irritation of the retina. They should, therefore, Online Edition for Part-No. Page Xenon Lamps Reinstall the headlamp cover in reverse order.

Page 97 Remove and replace the bulb. Insert the lamp. Turn the Phillips-head screwdriver to the left, arrows 2. Page Jacking Points Page Giving And Receiving Assistance If the circumstances allow this, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab- lished. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation. Pull the handle. Swing the cover downward. To close Swing the cover back up until it engages. Page Being Towed Tow-starting driving.

Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto- matic transmission. Vehicles with a cata- lytic converter should only be tow-started if the Online Edition for Part-No. Page Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.

Have the vehicle checked. Page Online Edition for Part-No. Page Reference Reference This chapter will help you find the desired information as quickly as possible. It contains the Technical data section as well as the manual's index. Page Technical Data Pull on the cord in the luggage compartment panel. The storage compartment between the seat backrests is unlocked, refer also to page 64 After the convertible top has been stored for an extended period of time in the convertible top compartment, e.

Arming and disarming the alarm system When the vehicle is locked or unlocked either with the remote control or at the driver's door lock, the alarm system is simultaneously armed or disarmed. Insert the wind deflector into the brackets. Make sure that the wind deflector cannot be damaged by objects in the luggage compartment. To alterations in the vehicle tilt, e. If you do, they could endanger the passengers, for example during braking or evasive maneuvers.

When there are movements in the vehicle interior: interior motion sensor, refer to page 26 The hazard warning flashers blink once when the alarm system has been properly armed. You can have different acknowledgment signals set to confirm arming and disarming. Indicator lamp displays Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Tilt alarm sensor The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system reacts, e. Even when the convertible top is open, the alarm system including the interior motion sensor is armed. Objects falling into the vehicle, e. Even if you do not close the area causing the alert, the remaining areas are secured and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be deactivated at the same time.

In this way you can avoid unintentional alarms, e. To deactivate the tilt alarm and interior motion sensors Press the button on the remote control a second time immediately after locking. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are deactivated until the vehicle is again unlocked and locked.

After an alarm has been triggered, the indicator lamp will flash continuously. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands or arms in the event of airbag deployment. Never allow any objects, individuals or animals to obstruct the areas between passengers and airbags.

Never use the front airbag's cover as a storage tray or support for objects of any kind. Ensure that the passenger is correctly seated, i. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the knee airbag and front airbag suddenly deployed. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.

To move up: pull. Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go. Press button 1 and pull out the head restraint completely. Installation Insert the head restraint into the guides.

Read and comply with the adjustment instructions on page Failure to do so can result in diminished personal safety. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you. NHTSA provides this information via their website, www. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children.

Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system. This is the correct way a larger child no longer using a child-restraint system should sit wear- 34 Online Edition for Part-No. Controls A label with the appropriate instructions for this is located in the immediate vicinity of the buckle latch of the safety belt. Press the accelerator pedal halfway down.

On the first attempt, engage the starter for approx. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th gear. While the vehicle is stationary and before shifting out of P or N, depress the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever's lock mechanism: shiftlock. Hold the footbrake down until starting off. The vehicle will otherwise start to move when a drive position is engaged.

N Neutral Select this, for example, in car washes. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic shift program This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. All forward gears are available. Kickdown With kickdown, you achieve maximum accelerating performance. Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throttle position.

M1 to M5 appear in the instrument cluster. The transmission will only execute upshifts and downshifts that will result in an appropriate combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed will not be executed. The desired gear will appear briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the actual gear. Driving tips Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels from turning.

To use the automatic transmission mode again, move the selector lever to the right to position D. Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. The transmission system is malfunctioning. Avoid heavy loads. All of the selector lever positions can continue to be engaged; in the forward drive positions, however, the vehicle will be operating in a restricted gear range only. Have the system checked immediately. Towing and jump starting beginning with page This is indicated by the display SD in the instrument cluster.

This position is recommended for performance-oriented driving. The Sport program is enabled automatically when the Driving Dynamic Control system is activated, refer to page Reference A detent prevents inadvertent shifting into selector lever positions R and P. To disengage the detent, press the button on the front of the selector lever knob, see arrow.

The SMG is operated via two shift paddles on the steering wheel and the selector lever in the center console. N is automatically selected if the driver's door is opened while the engine is running and the driver does not actuate the pedals, the shift paddles or the selector lever.

This is accompanied by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster. Shiftlock The SMG is ready for operation when the ignition key is in position 2. While the vehicle is stationary and before shifting out of N, depress the footbrake, as otherwise the desired gear shift is not executed.

Selector lever positions R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Sequential mode Each time the engine is started, the sequential mode is activated as soon as you move the selector lever towards the right while depressing the brake pedal.

You can see the current selector lever position in the center console. It is also possible to drive off in second gear, e. D Drive mode In the drive mode all forward gears are shifted automatically. To switch from sequential to drive mode: tap the selector lever to the right toward D.

The gearbox is overheating. If possible, stop the vehicle or drive off swiftly so that the system can cool off again. For instance, downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed cannot be executed At a glance Towing and tow-starting, refer to page 98; Jump starting, refer to page Controls When driving off on inclines, drive smoothly without pausing.

Do not keep the vehicle in place by depressing the accelerator pedal; instead, apply the parking brake. Otherwise, the gearbox could overheat. Cruise control: When the speed last stored is called up, this speed is attained more quickly. Driving tips To switch back to sequential mode: tap the selector lever again to the right toward D, or change the current gear via the shift paddles or the selector lever.

Mobility Kickdown: For rapid acceleration, e. You achieve maximum acceleration. Steering remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Page 35 Switch off device. Remove connecting hoses from connection of sealant bottle and tire valve.

Distributing sealant Immediately drive approx. Have the defective tire and the sealant bottle of the M Mobility System replaced as soon as possible. Page 37 Online Edition for Part-No. Page 38 Online Edition for Part-No.

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