2016 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual

2016 BMW Z4 owners manual
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
Z4
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
7.16 MB

Table of Contents

- At a glance
15
Cockpit
16
Vehicle equipment
16
All around the steering wheel
16
Instrument cluster
18
Indicator/warning lamps
19
All around the center console
20
All around the headliner
21
iDrive
22
Vehicle equipment
22
The concept
22
Controls at a glance
22
Operating concept
23
Example: setting the clock
25
Status information
25
Split screen
26
Programmable memory buttons
26
Entering letters and numbers
27
Voice activation system
29
Vehicle equipment
29
The concept
29
Requirements
29
Using voice activation
29
Possible commands
29
Example: playing back a CD
30
Setting the voice dialog
30
Adjusting the volume
30
Notes on Emergency Requests
31
Opening and closing
34
Vehicle equipment
34
Remote control
34
Personal Profile
34
Central locking system
35
Opening and closing: from the outside
36
Opening and closing: from the inside
39
Trunk lid
40
Comfort Access
41
Alarm system
43
Power windows
44
Retractable hardtop
46
Adjusting
50
Vehicle equipment
50
Sitting safely
50
Seats
50
Seat heating
52
Safety belts
52
Seat and mirror memory
53
Mirrors
54
Steering wheel
56
Transporting children safely
57
Vehicle equipment
57
The right place for children
57
Installing child restraint fixing systems
57
Driving
59
Vehicle equipment
59
Ignition lock
59
Start/Stop button
59
Starting the engine
60
Engine stop
61
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function
61
Parking brake
63
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
64
Washer/wiper system
65
Washer fluid
66
Manual transmission
67
8-gear Sport automatic transmission
67
7-gear Sport automatic transmission with dual clutch
69
Displays
75
Vehicle equipment
75
Odometer, external temperature display, clock
75
Tachometer
76
Coolant temperature
76
Engine oil temperature
76
Fuel gauge
76
Computer
77
Settings and information
79
Units of measure
80
Clock
80
Date
81
Settings on the Control Display
82
Service requirements
82
Check Control
86
Speed limit
87
Lamps
89
Vehicle equipment
89
At a glance
89
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control
89
Adaptive Light Control
90
High beams/roadside parking lamps
91
High-beam Assistant
91
Instrument lighting
92
Interior lamps
93
Safety
94
Vehicle equipment
94
Airbags
94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
96
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
98
Brake force display
102
Driving stability control systems
103
Vehicle equipment
103
Antilock Brake System ABS
103
Electronic brake-force distribution
103
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
103
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
103
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
104
Dynamic Driving Control
104
Drive-off assistant
106
Servotronic
106
Driving comfort
107
Vehicle equipment
107
Cruise control
107
Park Distance Control PDC
109
Climate
111
Vehicle equipment
111
Overview
111
Air conditioner
112
Automatic climate control
114
Interior equipment
118
Vehicle equipment
118
Universal garage door opener
118
Digital compass
120
Ashtray
122
Connecting electrical devices
122
Cargo area
123
Through-loading opening with integrated transport bag
123
Storage compartments
126
Vehicle equipment
126
Glove compartment
126
Center armrest
126
Storage compartments inside the vehicle
127
Things to remember when driving
132
Vehicle equipment
132
Breaking-in period
132
General driving notes
132
Loading
134
Navigation system
142
Vehicle equipment
142
General information
142
Navigation data
142
Destination entry
144
Vehicle equipment
144
At a glance
144
Manual destination entry
144
Address book
146
Last destinations
147
Special destinations
147
Destination entry by map
149
Destination entry by voice
150
Planning a trip with intermediate destinations
151
Destination guidance
153
Vehicle equipment
153
Starting destination guidance
153
Terminating destination guidance
153
Continuing destination guidance
153
Route criteria
153
Route
154
Bypassing a section of the route
154
Gas station recommendation
155
Destination guidance through voice instructions
155
Map view
155
Traffic bulletins
157
What to do if...
161
Vehicle equipment
161
Tone
164
Vehicle equipment
164
General information
164
Treble, bass, balance, and fader
164
Equalizer
164
Multi-channel playback, surround
165
Volume
165
Resetting the tone settings
165
Radio
166
Vehicle equipment
166
Controls
166
Sound output
166
AM/FM station
166
Satellite radio
168
Stored stations
172
CD/multimedia
174
Vehicle equipment
174
Controls
174
Sound output
174
CD/DVD
174
Music collection
179
Telephone
196
Vehicle equipment
196
At a glance
196
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
197
Controls
200
Snap-in adapter
205
Office
207
Vehicle equipment
207
At a glance
207
Office information
207
Contacts
208
Messages
210
Calendar
212
Tasks
213
Notes
213
Reminders
214
Using contact data
214
Reading out loud
214
What to do if...
214
Contacts
216
Vehicle equipment
216
Note
216
General information
216
New contact
216
My contacts
216
ConnectedDrive
219
Vehicle equipment
219
TeleService
219
Concierge service
219
Messages
219
Roadside Assistance
219
BMW Online
220
Customer Relations
221
Service Request
221
Automatic Service Request
221
Services status
222
Data transfer
222
Apps
222
Refueling
226
Vehicle equipment
226
General information
226
Notes
226
Fuel filler flap
226
Fuel
228
Vehicle equipment
228
Fuel recommendation
228
Wheels and tires
230
Vehicle equipment
230
Tire inflation pressure
230
Tire identification marks
233
Tire tread
235
Tire damage
235
Run-flat tires
236
Changing wheels and tires
236
Snow chains
237
Engine compartment
239
Vehicle equipment
239
Important features in the engine compartment
239
Hood
240
Checking the oil level
240
Coolant
243
Maintenance
245
Vehicle equipment
245
BMW Maintenance System
245
Condition Based Service CBS
245
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
245
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
246
Replacing components
247
Vehicle equipment
247
Tool kit
247
Replacing the wiper blades
247
Lamp and bulb replacement
247
Changing wheels
250
Vehicle battery
251
Fuses
252
Breakdown assistance
253
Vehicle equipment
253
Hazard warning system
253
Intelligent Emergency Request
253
Warning triangle
254
First aid kit
254
Jump-starting
254
Tow-starting and towing
255
Care
259
Vehicle equipment
259
Car washes
259
Technical data
266
Vehicle equipment
266
Note
266
Dimensions
266
Weights
266
Capacities
267
Short commands of the voice activation system
268
Vehicle equipment
268
General information
268
Adjusting
268
Vehicle information
269
Navigation
269
Radio
271
CD/multimedia
273
Telephone
274
Office
274
Contacts
275
ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist
275

FAQ about the 2016 BMW Z4 Manual

What contains the 2016 Z4 manual?

The BMW Z4 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW Z4. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW Z4 2016 owner's manual:

  • A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
  • Best practice for driving your BMW Z4
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW Z4 owners can do
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues

Where to download the 2016 BMW Z4 Owners Manual?

The BMW Z4 owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the BMW Z4 year 2016 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The BMW Z4 (2016) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.

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