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Hi All,
so I spent this lunchtime trying figure out all the bells and whistles and bits and bobs and additional functions in my E89 MY2013 Z4.
I think I figured out the USB stick thing (time will tell on that), I figured out the seat, tilt, lift, back rest, folding mirrors (didn't know I had 'em), rain sensing wipers etc etc.
I think I've figured out the other bits but there's a couple I'm not sure I've got to the bottom of...
So the manual seems to say the car should have High Beam Assistant i.e. automatic full beam but I can't figure out if I've either not got it or if it's just that I'm not turning it on correctly. Is there a way to check?
Also with the heater, I can set the temperature and set the air to come out the vents but then in the middle of the dash under the two central vents is a wheel with a blue and red spot on it, which seems to make the air coming out cooler or warmer depending on whch way they go... Why would I need that if I have temperature controls? I'm sure there's a perfectly good explanation, just my thick head can't quite figure out what it is!
I've had a look at the whole profile setting, seat position etc etc thing but I'm not sure I can be bothered to attempt to set all that up.
Lastly, I'm presuming I don't have the "comfort package" as the door doesn't open when I walk up to it with the remote in my pocket but is there a way I can say for sure?
Coming from an elise who's idea of air conditioning was opening both windows at the same time, I've got function & feature overload, not to mention a stereo with some bass !
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so I spent this lunchtime trying figure out all the bells and whistles and bits and bobs and additional functions in my E89 MY2013 Z4.
I think I figured out the USB stick thing (time will tell on that), I figured out the seat, tilt, lift, back rest, folding mirrors (didn't know I had 'em), rain sensing wipers etc etc.
I think I've figured out the other bits but there's a couple I'm not sure I've got to the bottom of...
So the manual seems to say the car should have High Beam Assistant i.e. automatic full beam but I can't figure out if I've either not got it or if it's just that I'm not turning it on correctly. Is there a way to check?
Also with the heater, I can set the temperature and set the air to come out the vents but then in the middle of the dash under the two central vents is a wheel with a blue and red spot on it, which seems to make the air coming out cooler or warmer depending on whch way they go... Why would I need that if I have temperature controls? I'm sure there's a perfectly good explanation, just my thick head can't quite figure out what it is!
I've had a look at the whole profile setting, seat position etc etc thing but I'm not sure I can be bothered to attempt to set all that up.
Lastly, I'm presuming I don't have the "comfort package" as the door doesn't open when I walk up to it with the remote in my pocket but is there a way I can say for sure?
Coming from an elise who's idea of air conditioning was opening both windows at the same time, I've got function & feature overload, not to mention a stereo with some bass !
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I should say I've not even opened the bonnet yet (to my complete shame) !!
BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
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Put the last 7 digits of your VIN number in here https://www.mdecoder.com and it will list the specification of your car. Below is a photograph under the bonnet on my E89 just so you have some idea!
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Probably lots of thing in the manual you won’t have. As above check your spec with an online vin checker.
Presume you have posted pictures up?
Presume you have posted pictures up?
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People read the manual. No Idea if or how most of the gadgets work on my old tub. Too busy
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I really like that feature! Even when it is cold and the heater is busy warming the cabin up, I don't want heated air in my face.cre8toruk wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 5:10 pm Also with the heater, I can set the temperature and set the air to come out the vents but then in the middle of the dash under the two central vents is a wheel with a blue and red spot on it, which seems to make the air coming out cooler or warmer depending on whch way they go... Why would I need that if I have temperature controls? I'm sure there's a perfectly good explanation, just my thick head can't quite figure out what it is!
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Yeah somewhere on Page 1.
So far pretty much everything in the manual I've located. BMW seem to produce good specific manuals for each model.
The issue with the high beam assistant (and really I'm not that bothered if I have it or not), is that it doesn't say it's an optional extra, so you might be forgiven for expecting it to be there. That being the case the fact I haven't found out / understood how to turn it on leads you to beleive that I was doing something wrong. The manual is good but sometimes a little vague.
Half the fun of buying a new (to me) car is finding out all the bits and bobs and functions and features. I think I've got the steering wheel and seat in the right position now but it's changed about 20 times since Saturday so I can't say that for sure!!
BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
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Oh ok if it's a feature then I like it too ! Just wanted to understand what it was for really.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:30 pmI really like that feature! Even when it is cold and the heater is busy warming the cabin up, I don't want heated air in my face.cre8toruk wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 5:10 pm Also with the heater, I can set the temperature and set the air to come out the vents but then in the middle of the dash under the two central vents is a wheel with a blue and red spot on it, which seems to make the air coming out cooler or warmer depending on whch way they go... Why would I need that if I have temperature controls? I'm sure there's a perfectly good explanation, just my thick head can't quite figure out what it is!
BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
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Honda Civic Type R
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Have you put your VIN in the link I gave? It will tell you everything you have on your car. If it isn’t on the list you haven’t got it.
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Hi, yeah I put it in but I wasn't sure if it was a part of some package or just standard on the car...
Below is the output and as I eluded to the enigmatic S563A - Light package which I guess I can look up.
Vehicle information
Prod. Date - 2013-10-30
Type - Z4 28I (EUR)
Series - E89 (Z Series)
Body Type - ROADST
Steering - RL
Engine - N20
Displacement - 2.00
Power - 180kw / 245hp
Drive - HECK Transmission Manual
Colour - MELBOURNEROT METALLIC (A75)
Upholstery - LEDER KANSASSCHWARZ (LYSW)
Editions and packages
P337A - M Sports package
S704A - M Sports suspension
S710A - M leather steering wheel
S715A - M Aerodynamics package
Comfort and interior equipment
S423A - Floor mats velours
S428A - Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A - Interior outside mirror with auto dip
S431A - Interior mirror with automatic dip
S441A - Smoker package
S470A - IsofixSystem
S481A - Sports seat
S493A - Storage compartment package
S494A - Seat heating driver passenger
S4MWA - Interior strips aluminum Carbon Shadow
S4NEA - Blowby heater
Multimedia
S654A - DAB tuner
S663A - Radio BMW Professional
S698A - AreaCode 2 for DVD
S6NHA - Handsfree with USB interface
Driver assistance and lightning
S502A - Headlight cleaning system
S508A - Park Distance Control PDC
S521A - Rain sensor
S534A - Automatic air conditioning
S544A - Cruise control with brake function
S563A - Light package
Wheels and drive
S216A - Hydro steering servotronic
S230A - Extra package EU specific
S249A - Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MUA - BMW LA wheel M Star Spoke 325
S2PAA - Wheel bolt retainer
Environment and safety
S302A - Alarm system
S387A - Wind deflector
S850A - ZUSAETZL TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT
S877A - Delete crosspattern operation
S880A - Onboard vehicle literature English
S8KAA - OELWARTUNGSINT 30000KM24MONATE
S8S2A - Coding alarm signal
S8S3A - Automatic locking when driving off
S8SMA - Car ident number visible from outside
S8SPA - Control unit COP
S8TFA - Active pedestrian protection
S853A - Language version English
Individual equipment
S775A - Headlining anthracite
Other equipment
S1CAA - Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CCA - Auto startstop function
L812A - National version England Ireland
S1CBA - CO2 package
S1CDA - Brake Energy Regeneration
BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R