2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 48

2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual

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Driving Cleaning windshield The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated* when the engine is running or the ignition is on. Cruise control* The concept Cruise control is available at speeds of at least approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car stores and maintains the speed that you specify with the lever on the steering column. Do not use cruise control if conditions are unfavorable for driving at a constant speed, e.g. due to winding roads, dense traffic, or poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, loose surface, etc. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.< Cleaning headlamps* When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For this reason, keep it away from sources of flame and store it only in its original container. Store it so that it is inaccessible to children. Comply with the instructions on the container.< One lever for all functions Washer fluid reservoir 1 2 3 4 Fill with water and, if required, with antifreeze according to its manufacturer's recommendations. Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correct concentration is maintained.< Storing and maintaining speed or accelerating Storing and maintaining speed or decelerating To recall the stored speed Deactivating cruise control To maintain current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and maintained. If, on downhill grades, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. Capacity Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. To increase speed Tap the lever repeatedly, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Every time you tap the lever, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h. 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG

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Driving
46
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 switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from sources of
flame and store it only in its original container.
Store it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.
<
Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with antifreeze
according to its manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.
<
Capacity
Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available at speeds of at least
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car stores and
maintains the speed that you specify with the
lever on the steering column.
Do not use cruise control if conditions are
unfavorable for driving at a constant
speed, e.g. due to winding roads, dense traffic,
or poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice,
loose surface, etc. Otherwise, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
<
One lever for all functions
1
Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2
Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3
To recall the stored speed
4
Deactivating cruise control
To maintain current speed
Tap the lever, arrow
1
, or pull it briefly, arrow
2
.
The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained. If, on downhill grades, the engine brak-
ing effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed
can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill
grades if the engine output is insufficient.
To increase speed
Tap the lever repeatedly, arrow
1
, until the
desired speed is reached.
Every time you tap the lever, the speed
increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.