Get DRIVING TIPS Guide for BMW Z4 2 Door Third Generation (2018-2026)

Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Engine, transmission, and axle drive

Vehicle features and options

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

▷

For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum-

stances.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

increased.

Break-in procedures

Tires

General information

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

ing circumstances when tires are brand new.

Moving parts need to work together smoothly.

The following instructions will help you to ach-

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-

trol.

Brake system

Brake disks and brake pads must be broken

in to avoid possible brake noise. Drive carefully

for the first approx. 300 miles/500 km.

Safety information

Warning

Clutch

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react with

a delay. There is a risk of accident, injury, or

property damage. After installing new parts

or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively

and intervene early if necessary. Observe the

break-in procedures of the respective parts

and components.

The function of the clutch reaches its optimal

level only after a distance driven of approx.

300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,

engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement

Observe the break-in procedures again if com-

ponents mentioned above are replaced.

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Hot exhaust system

General driving notes

Warning

Closing the trunk lid

High temperatures can occur underneath the

body, for instance caused by the exhaust

system, while driving. Contact with the ex-

haust system can cause burns. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch the exhaust system,

including the exhaust pipe, when hot.

Safety information

Warning

An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle

and can endanger occupants and other road

users or damage the vehicle in the event of

an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

In addition, exhaust gas or water may enter

the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Do not drive with

the trunk lid open.

Warning

If combustible materials such as leaves or

grass come in contact with hot parts of the

exhaust system, these materials can ignite.

There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.

Do not remove the heat shields installed and

never apply undercoating to them. Make sure

that no combustible materials can come in

contact with hot vehicle parts while driving, in

Neutral or during parking.

Driving with the trunk lid open

If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the

trunk lid open:

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If the convertible top is closed, close all win-

dows.

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Greatly increase the blower output.

Drive moderately.

Mobile communications in the

vehicle

Ice on window glass

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-

tion devices can influence one another. There

is radiation due to the transmission oper-

ations of mobile communication devices.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. If possible, only use mobile commu-

nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, when

connected directly to an external antenna or

Personal eSIM in order to prevent mutual in-

terference and to deflect radiation from the

vehicle interior.

NOTICE

The window will be lowered slightly when

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

frost, the window may be frozen solid and

may not be able to be lowered. There is a risk

of damage to property. When pulling on the

door handle, make sure that the window is

lowered. If necessary, remove snow and ice

from the window. Do not open the door with

force.

Aquaplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

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This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan-

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires and the road

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

steer and brake the vehicle.

The pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds

from the hydraulic circuits indicate that the An-

tilock Braking System is in its active mode.

In certain braking situations, the perforated

brake disks can emit function-related noises.

However, function-related noises have no ef-

fect on the performance and operational relia-

bility of the brake.

Driving through water

General information

When driving through water, follow the follow-

ing:

Objects in the travel path of the pedals

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Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.

Drive through calm water only.

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and can-

not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and

can be safely attached to the floor. Do not

use loose floor mats and do not layer several

floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient

clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor

mats are securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for cleaning.

Drive through water only up to a maximum

height of 9.8 inches/25 cm.

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Drive through water at a maximum of walk-

ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Safety information

NOTICE

When driving too quickly through deep water,

the water can penetrate the engine compart-

ment, the electrical system, or the transmis-

sion. There is a risk of damage to property.

When driving through water, do not exceed

the maximum indicated water level and the

maximum speed for driving through water.

Driving in wet conditions

In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt or

in heavy rain, gently depress the brake pedal

every few kilometers.

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other road users.

Braking safely

The heat generated while braking dries brake

disks and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brak-

ing System as a standard feature.

In this way the brake power will be available

when you need it.

Perform full braking when appropriate. To ach-

ieve the best possible braking assistance, do

not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

during full braking.

Hills

General information

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid

any obstacles with a minimum of steering

movement.

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear that requires least braking effort. Other-

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wise, the brake system may overheat and re-

duce braking effect.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con-

densation water develops and collects under-

neath the vehicle.

You can increase the engine braking effect by

downshifting, going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

Safety information

Driving on racetracks

Warning

Light but constant pressure on the brake

pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake

wear, and even failure of the brake system.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Avoid placing excessive stress on

the brake system.

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport

or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk

of accident, injury, or property damage. Do

not use the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-

like competitions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

Use of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport

type competition is an improper use of the ve-

hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.

Please consult the “New Vehicle Limited War-

ranty” Booklet for further information on war-

ranty matters.

Warning

In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched

off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-

ing effect, braking assistance and steering

assistance, may be restricted or not availa-

ble. There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not attempt to drive in Neu-

tral or with drive-ready state switched off.

Before and after driving on a racetrack, have

the vehicle checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Brake disk corrosion

Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-

tion on the brake pads are increased by the

following circumstances:

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Low mileage.

Extended stationary periods.

Infrequent use of the brakes.

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking

slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.

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Saving fuel

Tires

Vehicle features and options

General information

Tires can affect consumption in various ways,

for instance tire size may influence consump-

tion.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Checking the tire pressure regularly

Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation

pressure at least twice a month and before

starting on a long trip.

Low tire pressure increases rolling resistance

and thus fuel consumption and tire wear.

Reducing fuel consumption

Observe the correct tire inflation pressure as

well as the ECO tire inflation pressure, where

applicable.

General information

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emission

values.

Additional information:

Tire pressure specifications, refer to page 268.

The fuel consumption depends on various fac-

tors such as driving style, road conditions,

maintenance or environmental factors.

Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving

right away, but at moderate RPM.

Carrying out certain measures such as a mod-

erate driving style and regular maintenance

can influence fuel consumption and the envi-

ronmental pollution.

This is the fastest way of warming the cold

engine up to operating temperature.

Removing unnecessary cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Anticipatory driving

A smooth and anticipatory driving style re-

duces fuel consumption.

Removing attached parts following

use

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero-

dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

Maintain a suitable distance to the vehicle driv-

ing ahead of you.

Avoid high RPM

Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con-

sumption and reduces wear.

Closing the windows

Open windows increase drag and therefore

lead to greater fuel consumption.

If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift

indicator.

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Using coasting/overrun mode

When approaching a red traffic light, take your

foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle

coast to a halt.

Having maintenance carried out

Have the vehicle maintained regularly to ach-

ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.

BMW recommends that maintenance work be

performed by an authorized service center.

For going downhill take your foot off the accel-

erator and let the vehicle roll.

Also refer to BMW Maintenance System.

The fuel supply is interrupted in coasting/over-

run mode.

ECO PRO

Switch off the engine during longer

stops

Principle

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves

on consumption. For this purpose, the engine

control and comfort features, for instance the

climate control output, are adjusted.

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine during longer stops, for

instance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in

traffic jam.

Steptronic transmission: under certain condi-

tions the engine is automatically decoupled

from the transmission in the D selector lever

position. The vehicle continues traveling in

Neutral to reduce consumption. The D selector

lever position remains engaged.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au-

tomatically switches off the engine during a

stop.

In addition, situational information and ECO

PRO tips are displayed to help promote a

power-saving driving style.

If the engine is switched off and then restarted

rather than leaving the engine running con-

stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are

reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec-

onds of an engine stop.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

General information

The system includes the follow-

ing EfficientDynamics functions and

EfficientDynamics displays:

Switching off any functions that are

not currently needed

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

window defroster require a lot of energy and

increase fuel consumption, especially in city

traffic and with stop-and-go driving.

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ECO PRO bonus range.

ECO PRO seat climate control.

ECO PRO climate control.

ECO PRO light and sight.

ECO PRO speed.

Switch off these functions if they are not

needed.

The ECO PRO driving mode supports the en-

ergy conserving use of comfort features.

Coasting mode.

These functions are automatically deactivated

partially or completely.

Driving style analysis.

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Activating/deactivating ECO PRO

functions

Overview

The following ECO PRO functions can be acti-

vated/deactivated:

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"Coasting"

"ECO PRO seat heating"

"ECO PRO climate control"

"ECO PRO light and sight"

Coasting

Button

Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging the

engine and coasting in Neutral.

Activating ECO PRO

ECO PRO seat climate control

The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-

put of the seat heating.

Press the button. ECO PRO is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

ECO PRO climate control

The air conditioning is adjusted.

Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Via the Driving Experience Control

1. Activate ECO PRO.

This means it is possible to deviate slightly

from the set temperature and heat or cool the

car interior more slowly to economize on elec-

trical consumption.

2. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

ECO PRO light and view

The output of exterior mirror heating and rear

window defroster is reduced.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driving mode"

4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

Resetting the settings

Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard

settings:

ECO PRO speed

"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

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"ECO PRO speed": activate ECO PRO

speed.

An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of

the set ECO PRO speed is exceeded.

When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the

display switches to a special configuration.

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"Notification at:"

Set the desired speed for the ECO PRO

speed.

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The current consumption in relation to the

average consumption is displayed.

ECO PRO bonus range

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

Needle in the area of arrow 1: display of

the energy recovered by coasting or when

braking.

The range extension can be dis-

played as the bonus range in

the instrument cluster.

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Needle in the area of arrow 2: display when

accelerating.

The efficiency display includes the bonus

range.

If the acceleration is inefficient, the area be-

tween the average consumption and the cur-

rent consumption is colored red.

If the bonus range appears in gray, the current

driving style is inefficient.

In addition, the following information is dis-

played, depending on the situation:

The display turns blue as soon as all condi-

tions for efficient driving are met.

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Depending on the equipment: the total dis-

tance driven in Coasting mode.

The intervals for resetting the bonus range de-

pend on the settings of the trip data.

The total time that the engine has been

switched off during automatic engine stops.

Consumption display

A gear shift indicator recommending the

use of a more efficient gear.

Indications on the control display

General information

Information about the current operating princi-

ple of the ECO PRO functions can be displayed

as energy flow.

Displaying energy flow information

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Energy flow"

The following functions are displayed:

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Auto Start/Stop function.

Energy recovery.

Coasting.

A needle in the consumption display informs

about the current driving style:

Coasting

Principle

Under certain conditions the engine is auto-

matically decoupled from the transmission in

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the D selector lever position. The vehicle con-

tinues traveling in Neutral to reduce consump-

tion. Selector lever position D remains en-

gaged.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right

shift paddle.

This driving condition is referred to as coast-

ing.

2. To activate Coasting mode, actuate the

right shift paddle again.

As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is

depressed, the engine is automatically coupled

to the transmission again.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

Display

General information

Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driv-

ing mode.

Indicator on instrument cluster

The coasting distance traveled is indi-

cated in Coasting mode.

Coasting is automatically activated when ECO

PRO driving mode is called via the Driving Ex-

perience Control.

Indications on the control display

The Coasting mode is displayed under energy

flow while driving.

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the effi-

cient effect of coasting.

The distance traveled in Coasting mode is dis-

played in the trip data.

Functional requirements

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

The function is active if the following conditions

are met:

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The accelerator pedal is not depressed or

the accelerator pedal is released.

Brake pedal not depressed or only slightly

depressed.

Color code blue: Coasting mode.

The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

Displaying energy flow information

1. "CAR"

Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

2. "Driving information"

3. "Energy flow"

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go func-

tion, ACC, not activated.

System limits

The function is not available under one of the

following conditions.

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

The Coasting mode can be influenced with the

shift paddles.

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▷

DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.

The more efficient the driving style, the more

bars are displayed in color and the faster the

bonus range increases.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and on

steep uphill or downhill grades.

In contrast, a reduced number of bars will be

displayed with an inefficient driving style.

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Battery charge status temporarily too low

or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-

sive current.

Driving style analysis

Principle

The function helps develop an especially effi-

cient driving style and to conserve fuel.

For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.

The assessment is done in various categories

and is displayed on the control display.

This display will help you adjust your driving

style and save some fuel.

General information

The current trip is assessed.

To support an efficient driving style, ECO PRO

tips are displayed while driving.

The range of the vehicle can be extended by

adjusting your driving style.

This gain in range is displayed as a bonus

range in the instrument cluster and on the con-

trol display.

Functional requirement

This function is available in ECO PRO driving

mode.

Calling up the Driving style analysis

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Driving style analysis"

Display on the control display

The display of the Driving style analysis shows

the efficiency of the Driving style.

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