2019 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

'xFrequent
short-distance
drives.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
used
for
more
than
a
month.
Safety
information
Charging
the
battery Charge
the
battery
only
when
the
engine
is
off
and
via
the
starting
aid
terminals,
refer
to
page
341,
in
the
engine
compartment.
Power
failure After
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be
newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for example:
'xMemory
function:
store
the
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealjerss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Maintain
the
filled
battery
in
an
upright
position for
transport
and
storage.
Secure
the
battery
so
that
it
does
not
tip
over
during
transport.
Fuses
Safety
information
Warning
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elecj
trical
lines
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Never
attempt
to
repair
a
blown
fuse.
Do
not
replace
a
nonworking
fuse
with
a
substitute
of
another
color
or
amperage
rating.
Accessing
the
fuses
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
cargo
area
on
the
right
side
behind
a
cover.
Remove
the
cover.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fusej
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Replacing
fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualij fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
replace
thefuses.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
hazj
ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
in
the
cargo
area.
Release
the
Velcron
fastener
to
remove
it.
First-aid
kit
General
information Some
of
the
articles
have
a
limited
service
life.
Check
the
expiration
dates
of
the
contents
reguj larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
in
the
left
storage
comj partment
of
the
cargo
area.
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BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
Contact
the
BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
if assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
a
breakj down.
General
information In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehij
cle's
condition
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Roadj
side
Assistance.
There
are
various
ways
of
contacting
BMW Roadside
Assistance.
'xVia
a
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
145.'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Functional
requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
version
with
Intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
services.'xCellular
network
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
Teleservices,
supj
port
is
offered
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis.
Via
iDrive:
1.COM2.BMW
Assist3.If
necessary,
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
A
voice
connection
is
established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
wireless
transmission
of
detailed
vehicle
data
that
is
imj portant
for
vehicle
diagnosis.
This
data
is
transjmitted
automatically.
It
may
be
necessary
to
apjprove
this
on
the
Control
Display.
Teleservice
Help
Depending
on
the
country,
Teleservice
Help
enj
ables
an
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehicle
by
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
via
wireless
transj mission.
You
can
launch
Teleservice
Help
by
requesting
it through
BMW
Roadside
Assistance.1.Park
the
vehicle
in
a
safe
place.2.Set
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Confirm
Teleservice
Help.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
conj
tacted
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
an accident.
General
information If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moderj
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any
airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
appears
on the
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
text
mesj
sage
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
When
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
activated,
data
on
the
vehicle's
condition
is
sent
to
BMW.
Functional
requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
version
with
Intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
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BMW
Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A
text
message
relating
to
BMW
Accident
Assisj
tance
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
The
connection
can
be
established
directly:
Call
BMW
Accident
Assistance
The
Check
Control
message
for
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
called
up
from
the
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
145,
for
a
certain
length
of
time.
Starting
manually
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
conj
tacted
independently
of
the
automatic
accident
detection
function.
Via
iDrive:1.COM2.BMW
Assist3.Call
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Follow
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display.
A voice
connection
is
established.
Emergency
Request
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In
case
of
an
emergency,
an
Emergency
Rej
quest
can
be
triggered
automatically
by
the
sysj tem
or
manually.
General
information Only
press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency.
The
Intelligent
Assist
system
establishes
a
conjnection
with
the
BMW
Response
Center.
For
technical
reasons,
the
Emergency
Request
cannot
be
guaranteed
under
unfavorable
condij tions.
Overview
SOS
button.
Functional
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
Assist
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
has
been
activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under
certain
conditions,
for
instance
if
the
airj bags
trigger,
an
Emergency
Request
is
automatij
cally
initiated
immediately
after
an
accident
of
corresponding
severity.
Automatic
Collision
Notij
fication
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS
butj
ton.
Manual
triggering
1.Tap
the
cover.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
area
of
the
button
illuminates
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
an
Emerj
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Request
has
been
initiated.
If
a
cancel
prompt
appears
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the
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If
the
situation
allows,
wait
in
your
vehicle
untilthe
voice
connection
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
a
connection
to
the
BMW
Response
Center
has
been
estabj
lished.
The
BMW
Response
Center
then
makes contact
with
you
and
takes
further
steps
to
help
you.
Even
if
you
are
unable
to
respond,
the
BMW Response
Center
can
take
further
steps
tohelp
you
under
certain
circumstances.
For
this,
data
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Rej
sponse
Center
which
serves
to
determine
the
necessary
rescue
measures.
For
instance,
the
current
position
of
the
vehicle,
if
it
can
be
established.
Even
if
you
can
no
longer
hear
the
BMW
Rej
sponse
Center
through
the
loudspeakers,
the
BMW
Response
Center
may
still
be
able
to
hear
you.
The
BMW
Response
Center
ends
the
Emerj
gency
Request.
Jump-starting
General
information If
the
battery
is
discharged,
the
engine
can
bestarted
using
the
battery
of
another
vehicle
andtwo
jumper
cables.
Only
use
jumper
cables
withfully
insulated
clamp
handles.
Safety
information
DANGER
Contact
with
live
components
can
lead
to
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danj ger
to
life.
Do
not
touch
any
components
thatare
under
voltage.
Warning
If
the
jumper
cables
are
connected
in
the
incorj rect
order,
sparking
may
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Pay
attention
to
the
correct
order
durj
ing
connection.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
body
contact
between
the
two vehicles,
a
short
circuit
can
occur
during
jump-starting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
body
contact
occurs.
Preparation
1.Check
whether
the
battery
of
the
other
vehij
cle
has
a
voltage
of
12
volts.
The
voltage
inj
formation
can
be
found
on
the
battery.2.Switch
off
the
engine
of
the
assisting
vehicle.3.Switch
off
any
electronic
systems/power
conj
sumers
in
both
vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The
starting
aid
terminal
in
the
engine
compartj
ment
acts
as
the
battery's
positive
terminal.
Open
the
cover
of
the
starting
aid
terminal.
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A
special
connection
on
the
body
acts
as
the
battery
negative
terminal.
Connecting
the
cables Before
you
begin,
switch
off
all
unnecessary
electronic
systems/power
consumers,
such
as
the
radio,
on
the
assisting
and
receiving
vehicle.
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
starting
aid
terminal.2.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
positive
jumper
cable
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the battery,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
terminal
of
the
vehicle
providing
assistance.3.Attach
the
terminal
clamp
on
the
other
end
of the
cable
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the
batjtery,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
terjminal
of
the
vehicle
to
be
started.4.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
negativejumper
cable
to
the
negative
terminal
of
the
battery,
or
to
the
corresponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
assisting
vehicle.5.Attach
the
second
terminal
clamp
to
the
negj
ative
terminal
of
the
battery,
or
to
the
correj sponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
the
vehij
cle
to
be
started.
Starting
the
engine
Never
use
spray
fluids
to
start
the
engine.
1.Start
the
engine
of
the
assisting
vehicle
and let
it
run
for
several
minutes
at
an
increased
idle
speed.2.Start
the
engine
of
the
vehicle
that
is
to
be
started
in
the
usual
way.If
the
first
starting
attempt
is
not
successful, wait
a
few
minutes
before
making
another
atj
tempt
in
order
to
allow
the
discharged
battery
to
recharge.3.Let
both
engines
run
for
several
minutes.4.Disconnect
the
jumper
cables
in
the
reverse order.
Check
the
battery
and
recharge,
if
needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
system
limits,
individual
functions
can
malfunction
during
tow-starting/towing
with
the Intelligent
Safety
systems
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
off
prior
to
tow-starting/towing.
Transporting
the
vehicle
General
information
The
vehicle
is
not
permitted
to
be
towed.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
be
damaged
when
towing
the
vehicle
with
a
single
lifted
axle.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
The
vehicle
should
only
be
transported
on
a
loading
platform.
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
become
damaged
when
lifting
and
securing
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
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'xDo
not
lift
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
towfitting,
body
parts,
or
suspension
parts.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
the
danj
ger
area,
it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
distance.
For
rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
138.
Tow
truck
The
vehicle
should
only
be
transported
on
a loading
platform.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch
on
the
hazard
warning
system,
dependj
ing
on
local
regulations.
If
the
electrical
system
has
failed,
clearly
identify
the
vehicle
being
towed
by
placing
a
sign
or
a
warning
triangle
in
the
rear
window.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towj ing
vehicle
is
lighter
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed,
the
tow
fitting
can
tear
off
or
it
will
not
be
possible
to
control
the
vehicle's
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
heavier
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed.
NOTICE
If
the
tow
bar
or
tow
rope
is
attached
incorj rectly,
damage
to
other
vehicle
parts
can
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Correctly
attach
the
tow
bar
or
tow
rope
to
the
tow
fitting.
Tow
bar
The
tow
fittings
used
should
be
on
the
same side
on
both
vehicles.
Should
it
prove
impossible
to
avoid
mounting
the
tow
bar
at
an
offset
angle,
please
follow
the
folj lowing:
'xManeuvering
capability
is
limited
goingaround
corners.'xThe
tow
bar
will
generate
lateral
forces
if
it
issecured
with
an
offset.
Tow
rope
When
starting
to
tow
the
vehicle,
make
sure
that the
tow
rope
is
taut.
Use
nylon
ropes
or
straps,
which
will
enable
the
vehicle
to
be
towed
without
jerking.
Tow
fitting
General
information
The
screw-in
tow
fitting
should
always
be
carried
in
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
can
be
screwed
in
at
the
front
or
rear
of
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
is
found
in
the
onboard
vehicle tool
kit,
refer
to
page
335.
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'xUse
only
the
tow
fitting
provided
with
the
vejhicle
and
screw
it
all
the
way
in.'xUse
the
tow
fitting
for
towing
on
paved
roadsonly.'xAvoid
lateral
loading
of
the
tow
fitting,
for
inj
stance
do
not
lift
the
vehicle
by
the
tow
fitj ting.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
tow
fitting
is
not
used
as
intended,
there
may
be
damage
to
the
vehicle
or
to
the
tow
fitj ting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Folj
low
the
notes
on
using
the
tow
fitting.
Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press
on
the
mark
on
the
edge
of
the
cover
to
push
it
out.
For
covers
which
have
an
opening
instead
of
a
marking,
pull
the
cover
out
by
the
opening.
Tow-starting
Do
not
tow-start
the
vehicle.
Start
the
engine
by
jump-starting,
refer
to
page
341,
if
possible.
Have
the
reasons
for
the
starting
difficulties
corj
rected
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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