BMW Z4 Coupe 2006- User Manual

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 5 Your individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.We hope you will understand that equipment...

Notes 6 Parts and accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance w...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 7 Reporting safety defects For U.S. customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you shoul...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition f...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 2 Folding exterior mirrors in or out * 34 3 Adjusting exterior mirrors 34 1 Opening and closing windows 25 4 Parking lamps 55 Low beams 55 Automatic headlamp control * 55 5 Instrument lighting 56 6 Fog lamps * 56 Online Edition for ...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 12 4 Tachometer 46 with indicator and warning lamps 12 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 47 6 Fuel gauge 46 7 Button for > Displaying the clock 47 > Service interval display 47 > Ch...

A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y Re fe re n c e 13 Colors The indicator and warning lamps can light up in various colors and combinations. > Red:Stop the vehicle immediatelyoran important reminder > Red and yellow:Continue driving cautiously > Yellow:Have the system...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

Opening and closing 18 Opening and closing The key set 1 Master keys with remote control 2 Spare key Master key with remote control Each master key contains a rechargeable bat-tery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use the master key at le...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 19 > Activation/deactivation and duration of pathway lighting, refer to page 56 > Adjustment of sensitivity of automatic headlamp control * , refer to page 55 > Setting unit of measure for displaying the time and outsi...

Opening and closing 20 The luggage compartment lid/tailgate opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked. A previously locked luggage compart-ment lid/tailgate is locked again after closing.Before and after each trip, check that the lug-gage compartment lid/tailgate has no...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 21 Opening and closing: from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid/tailgate when the doors are closed, but does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlock...

Opening and closing 22 Opening manually In the event of a malfunction you can open the tailgate manually. The tailgate lock is located underneath the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to page 18 , fit the tailgate lock. Turn the key all the way to the right: the tailgate will open. If you open the tailgat...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 23 Closing The handle recess in the interior trim of the lug-gage compartment lid makes it easier to pull down. Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, other- wise injuries may result. < Carg...

Opening and closing 24 > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.The hazard warning flashers light up ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 25 Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor > Press the button on the remote control twice in a row. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interio...

Opening and closing 26 1. Open the window completely. 2. Press the switch 4 times within approx. 10 seconds. Afterward, perform the following procedure twice for each window: 1. Close the window completely by pulling the switch. 2. After the window is closed, keep pulling the switch for approx. 2 se...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 27 Closing 1. Press button 1 . The convertible top is released and moves up slightly. 2. Using the handle, pull the convertible top forward onto the windshield frame. 3. Turn the handle until it engages audibly. The convertible...

Opening and closing 28 Before closing the convertible top, remove any objects from the windshield frame that other-wise could prevent the convertible top from closing properly. < 1 Closing 2 Opening The side windows will move down slightly when you press the button for operating the convertible t...

Adju stmen ts 30 Adjustments Safe seating position For relaxed driving with as little fatigue as pos-sible, you should select a seating position that reflects your personal requirements. In combi-nation with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seating position has a major infl...

Adju stmen ts 32 Tilting upward Pull lever 1 repeatedly until the desired tilt has been reached. Tilting downward Press lever 2 repeatedly until the desired tilt has been reached. Thigh support Pull lever 3 and move the thigh support forward or back. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restrai...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 33 Convenience function 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or turn the key to position 1, refer to page 38 . 2. Press memory button 1 , 2 or 3 briefly. Movement stops immediately when one of the seat adjustment or memory butt...

Adju stmen ts 34 Damaged safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt sys- tem, including any belt tensioners, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures w...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 35 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example. < Children on the...

Transporting children safely 36 The passenger airbags can only be deactivated and reactivated while the vehicle is at a stand-still and the passenger door is open. Deactivating Use the key to turn the key switch to the OFF position.The passenger airbags are deactivated in this position. The airbags ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 37 To gain access to this anchor fitting, lift the plastic plug with the help of a screwdriver, see arrow. Use the tether strap anchor fittings only to fasten child-restraint systems in place; otherwise the anchor fittings coul...

Driving 38 Driving Ignition lock 0 Steering locked 1 Steering unlocked 2 Ignition switched on 3 Starting the engine Steering locked This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed.After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until the l...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 39 Automatic transmission 1. Depress the brake. 2. Start the engine. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine does not start ...

Driving 40 Manual transmission When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th gear. < Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slig...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 41 R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Neutral, idle You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic position This position is designed for driving under all normal o...

Driving 42 the transmission can cool down again. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.Have the system checked immediately. Yellow warning lamp The transmission system is malfunc-tioning. Avoid heavy loads.All of the selector lever positions can continue to ...

Driving 44 Cleaning windshield The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period.The windshield washer nozzles are automati-cally heated * when the engine is running or the ignition is on. Cleaning headlamps* When the vehicle lighting system is switche...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 46 Everything under control Odometer 1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer 3 Resetting trip odometer 4 Outside temperature or computer dis-plays * Trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: While the ignition is switched on, press button 3 in the instrument cluster until the trip od...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 47 Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters, indicator lamp 1 lights up continuously. Do not drive until the fuel tank is empty and refill it well in advance. Otherwise the e...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 49 Technology for driving comfort and safety Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with a series of systems that help maintain driving stability even in adverse driving situations. Antilock Brake System ABS ABS...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 50 In the following exceptional circumstances, it may be effective to activate the DTC for a short period: > When driving on snow-covered grades, in slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads > When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 51 Malfunction The warning lamp for the brake system lights up in yellow. The drive-off assis-tant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Flat Tir...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 52 3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kilopascal, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:1 person without luggage:approx. 155 miles/250 km > Wit...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 54 > The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the pas-senger are activated. > The indicator lamp does not come on if the seat...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 55 Lamps Parking lamps/Low beams 0 Lamps off and daytime running light * 1 Parking lamps and daytime running light * 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control * and daytime running light * Parking lamps In switch position 1 , th...

La mp s 56 You can have daytime running light acti-vated/deactivated on your vehicle. < Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after park-ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. You can have this function activated/deactiva...

Climate 58 Climate Air conditioning 1 Air flow toward the windshield and side win-dows 2 Air to the upper body areaVentilation 59 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution 5 Cooling function * 6 Recirculated-air mode 7 Temperature 8 Air flow rate 9 Rear window defroster Online Edition for Part-No. 01...

Climate 60 Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. Your BMW Center replaces this filter during regular maintenance. A sub-stantial reduction in air flow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced earlier. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BM...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 61 Automatic climate control* 1 Air flow toward the windshield and side win-dows 2 Air to the upper body areaVentilation 63 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Defrosting windows and removing conden-sation 6 AUTO...

Climate 62 Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 6 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. In addition, you can select an interior temperature you find pleasant.The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 63 automatic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature. < AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/Recirculated-air mode Switch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button repeat-edly: ...

Practical interior accessories 64 Practical interior accessories Glove compartment To open Press the two push buttons together. To close Swing the door up. To prevent injury in the event of an acci-dent while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediately after use. < Storag...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 65 Coupe: eyeglasses compartment To open Press the strip on the eyeglasses compartment. Beverage holders Do not place glassware in a beverage holder; otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. &...

Practical interior accessories 66 Pull out the roller-blind cover, arrow 1 , and clip it into the holders on the tailgate, arrow 2 . Roadster: wind deflector* With the convertible top open, the wind deflec-tor keeps air movement in the passenger com-partment to a minimum, thus providing you with a p...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 67 Make sure that the wind deflector cannot be damaged by objects in the cargo bay. < Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner or a similar applian...

Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

Special operating instructions 70 Special operating instructions Break-in procedures Moving parts need to be given some time until they can interact smoothly with one another. To ensure that your vehicle provides maximum economy throughout a long service life, we request that you observe the followi...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 71 cannot be ruled out that vehicle electronics and the mobile communications device interfere with one another. In addition, it is not ensured that the radio waves emitted during transmis-sion are directed outside of the vehic...

Special operating instructions 72 high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure. < You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down-shifting in ma...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 73 Load The permissible load is the sum of the occu-pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo can be transported. Stowing cargo > Load heavy cargo as far forward as p...

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. Mobility Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

R e fueling 78 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu-eling. Otherwise the tank cannot be refilled. The Service Engine Soon warning lamp will come on. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-tainers i...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 79 The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle shuts off the first time. Fuel tank capacity Approx. 14.5 US gallons/55 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters. Do not drive until the fuel tank...

Wh eels and tire s 80 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving safety and driving comfort that largely depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure. Check tire inflation ...

Wh eels and tire s 82 Z4 Coupe 3.0si Tire coding Understanding the lettering on the tire sidewall makes it easier to identify and choose the cor-rect tires. Tire size Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/hT = up to 118 mph or 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph or 210 km/hV = up to 150 mph or 240 km/...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 83 All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. < Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled co...

Wh eels and tire s 84 the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm. Wheel/tire damage Due to low-profile tires, please...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 85 approved wheels and tires are used, BMW can-not evaluate their suitability, and therefore can-not be held liable for driving safety. < You can inquire about the correct wheel/tire combination at your BMW Center.The correc...

Under the ho od 86 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos-sess the necessary technical knowledge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW Center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with corresp...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 87 Important parts in the engine compartment 1 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to page 44 2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil 3 Jump-starting connection,...

Under the ho od 88 The warning lamp lights up in yellow within 30 seconds after the engine is started: The oil level sensor is defec- tive:It is not possible to issue a current or accurate measurement. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Checking the oil level Your car is equipped with an e...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 89 Adding engine oil Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, refer to page 87 , or until the oil level monitor shows "+1.0". Add oil ...

Under the ho od 90 pressure to escape, then continue turning to open. 3. The coolant level is correct if the upper end of the red float spindle is at least at the same level as the upper edge of the filler neck but no more than 3/4 in or 2 cm above it, i.e. up to the mark on the float spindle. Refer...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 91 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System helps maintain the road safety and operating reliability of your BMW.Regular maintenance is not only necessary for the safety of your vehicle, but also plays a si...

Maintenance 92 Exhaust emission values The warning lamp lights up: the exhaust emission values have wors-ened. Have the car checked as soon as possible.The lamps flash under certain conditions. This indicates excessive misfiring of the engine. If this happens, you should reduce your speed and visit ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 93 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It is located in the cargo bay beneath the floor panel. Windshield wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Place the wiper blade in a po...

Replacing components 94 Xenon lamps* These bulbs have a very long service life and are unlikely to fail. If one of these bulbs should nev-ertheless fail, it is possible to continue driving with great caution using the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this. Have work on t...

Replacing components 96 Rear lamps 1 Turn signal indicators, 21 watts, PY21W Silver Vision 2 Brake lamp, 21 watts, P21W 3 Backup lamp, 16 watts, W16W 4 Tail lamp, LED 5 Brake lamp, 21 watts, H21W In the event of a malfunction in lamp 4 or 5 , please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works a...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 97 Jacking points The jacking points are located at the positions indicated in the illustration. Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is completely maintenance-free. This means that the original electrolyte will nor-mally la...

Giving and receiving as sistance 98 Giving and receiving assistance Receiving assistance If your vehicle has the necessary equipment, you can use buttons in the center console to contact Roadside Assistance or issue an emer-gency call.Requirements for initiating an emergency call or contacting Roads...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 99 Warning triangle* The warning triangle is stored in the rear trim panel of the cargo bay.To take it out, pull the ends of the rubber bands upward and out of the fasteners. First-aid kit* The first-aid kit is located beneath ...

Giving and receiving as sistance 100 1. Open the cover of the BMW jump-starting connection. Do so by pulling the tab. 2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a jump-starting connection of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. Attach the secon...

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. Reference Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

Technical data 106 Technical data Engine data Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si Displacement cu in/cm µ 182.8/2,996 182.8/2,996 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 215 255 at engine speed rpm 6,250 6,600 Maximum torque ft lbs/Nm 185/251 220/300 at engine speed rpm 2,750 2,750 Online Edition for Part-No. ...

Technical data 108 Coupe: dimensions All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 083 - © 04/06 BMW AG

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 109 Weights Roadster Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si Curb weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,020/1,370 3,086/1,400 > Automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,086/1,400 3,131/1,420 Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg ...

Technical data 110 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 14.5/55 Fuel specifications: page 79 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8 Window washer system For details: page 44 including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 Cooling system including heating circuit For d...

Everything from A to Z 112 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 49 – indicator lamp 12 Accident, refer to Emergency call 98 Acknowledgment signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 63 Additives– coolant 89 – engine oil 89 Adju...

Everything from A to Z 114 Changes, technical, refer to For your own safety 5 Changing a wheel 96 – Run-Flat Tires 96 Charge indicator lamp 12 , 97 Check gas cap, indicator lamp 13 Child-restraint mounting system, LATCH 37 Child-restraint systems 36 Child seat, refer to Installing child-restraint sy...

Refueling So 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 that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications. Fuel Engine oil Do not add engine oil until the corresponding warning l...