My 7th Z4 - why didn't anyone tell me,

[Gwest44]

So as my Zed journey continues I find myself in another E89 - this time a face-lift 20i variant.

Now I knew you could lower the roof with the keyfob without having the smart top adapter but I didn't know you could raise the roof from outside the car by inserting the key and holding it in the lock position.

Come on make me feel better and tell me it wasn't only me that didn't know

 

[PerryGunn]

You can do it with the E85 as well...

...but not with the E86

 

[enuff_zed]

I think you'd look a bit of a dork though, stood outside your car, holding the key in the lock, waiting for the roof to go up.
Just highlighting to the world that it doesn't work off the key fob! :roll:

 

[B21]

TBH I’d forgot that you could do that…

I always used to do it with the engine still running to a) keep the battery charge b) let the turbo spool n cool down..

Of course now…I have comfort access so can do it on the key fob..

 

[BeardyJon]

I did not know that but can only think of a few situations where i’d need to do that. Some. But only a few.

 

[Chris_D]

I can close mine with the keyfob but always opt to use the lock if I don't ordinarily do it via the cabin switch beforehand.
I don't mind if/how dorky it makes me look, my only consideration is not de-energising the battery in the fob by keeping it pressed down for any length of time.
:wink:

 

[BeardyJon]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

 

[enuff_zed]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

No I think they mean stick the key in the door and turn it to lock, then hold it there. Same as the E85?

 

[B21]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

If you have comfort access option, which few did then you can..my 35is has it..

Some debate about it but earlier versions had a door handle with 3 little ridges to signify that..

Also allows keyless start and opening doors with handle without pressing any buttons on the fob..

 

[mcbutler]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

Cars with comfort access (keyless entry/ignition) allow this

 

[mcbutler]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

If you have comfort access option, which few did then you can..my 35is has it..

Some debate about it but earlier versions had a door handle with 3 little ridges to signify that..

Also allows keyless start and opening doors with handle without pressing any buttons on the fob..

No ridges on my 2009 keyless car.....
Only indication is the key fob having a replaceable non rechargeable battery

 

[B21]

Wait, so it is possible to close with the key fob (without SmartTop?)? I thought none of the models let you do that?

If you have comfort access option, which few did then you can..my 35is has it..

Some debate about it but earlier versions had a door handle with 3 little ridges to signify that..

Also allows keyless start and opening doors with handle without pressing any buttons on the fob..

No ridges on my 2009 keyless car.....
Only indication is the key fob having a replaceable non rechargeable battery

Must have brought it in later , my car is a 2011 MY

 

[mcbutler]

If you have comfort access option, which few did then you can..my 35is has it..

Some debate about it but earlier versions had a door handle with 3 little ridges to signify that..

Also allows keyless start and opening doors with handle without pressing any buttons on the fob..

No ridges on my 2009 keyless car.....
Only indication is the key fob having a replaceable non rechargeable battery

Must have brought it in later , my car is a 2011 MY

Strange isnt it though, I mean why have ridges on one and not the other!!
Maybe its for the blind

 

[B21]

No ridges on my 2009 keyless car.....
Only indication is the key fob having a replaceable non rechargeable battery

Must have brought it in later , my car is a 2011 MY

Strange isnt it though, I mean why have ridges on one and not the other!!
Maybe its for the blind

Having had a 2012MY car and now a 2011MY car I notice a number of minor changes which I guess they just kept sliding in as product line improvements

 

[Wwesty]

So as my Zed journey continues I find myself in another E89 - this time a face-lift 20i variant.

Now I knew you could lower the roof with the keyfob without having the smart top adapter but I didn't know you could raise the roof from outside the car by inserting the key and holding it in the lock position.

Come on make me feel better and tell me it wasn't only me that didn't know

So....is that really the best you can come up with about the car??

 

[B21]

In terms of don’t knows..I’m embarrassed to say I drove for 4 years and 30k miles not realising that on the E89 the steering wheel adjust for rake AND reach…

Can now do the outstretched arm mode of driving rather than using my shirt buttons to steer…

 

[rdm05z4]

Seems some of these options would be listed in owners manual? Maybe not? And I know not all used cars still have owners manual with them. But download option?

 

[B21]

Seems some of these options would be listed in owners manual? Maybe not? And I know not all used cars still have owners manual with them. But download option?

Yes even more embarrassing, multiple copies of user manuals…still didn’t RTFM..or at least that bit

 

[olibattman53]

Come on make me feel better and tell me it wasn't only me that didn't know

Good to know! But I’m completely new to the car so not sure if it’ll make you feel better
Came across this wondering whether smartTOP is something I should add…

 

[Argyll Andy]

Came across this wondering whether smartTOP is something I should add…

IMO the SmartTop is one of the best mods you can to to an E89. The one touch roof operation and remote roof raising are worth it alone