2019 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

CareVehicle
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.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
information Regularly
remove
foreign
objects
such
as
leaves
in
the
area
below
the
windshield
when
the
hood
is
raised.
Wash
your
vehicle
frequently,
particularly
in
winj ter.
Intense
soiling
and
road
salt
can
damage
the
vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
cleaning
with
high-pressure
washers, components
can
be
damaged
due
to
the
presjsure
or
temperatures
being
too
high.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Maintain
sufficient
distance
and
do
not
spray
too
long
continuj
ously.
Follow
the
operating
instructions
for
the
high-pressure
washer.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
140


Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
Safety
information
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
General
information
In
a
vehicle
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll freely.
To
roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
138.
Some
vehicle
washes
do
not
permit
persons
in
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
cannot
be
locked
from the
outside
when
in
selector
lever
position
N.
A
signal
sounds
when
an
attempt
is
made
to
lock the
vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash Make
sure
that
the
remote
control
is
in
the
vehijcle.
Switch
on
drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
42.
Headlights
Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use
abrasive
or
acidic
cleaning
agents.
Soak
areas
that
have
been
dirtied,
for
instance
from
insects,
with
shampoo
and
wash
off
with
water.
Thaw
ice
with
de-icing
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After
washing
the
vehicle,
apply
the
brakes briefly
to
dry
them;
otherwise,
braking
action
canbe
reduced.
The
heat
generated
during
brakingdries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protectsthem
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
all
residues
on
the
windows,to
minimize
loss
of
visibility
due
to
smearing
and
to
reduce
wiper
noises
and
wiper
blade
wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information
BMW
recommends
using
vehicle
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
care
products
are
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
rej
pair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Cleansers
can
contain
substances
that
are
danj gerous
and
harmful
to
your
health.
There
is
arisk
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
openthe
doors
or
windows.
Only
use
products
injtended
for
cleaning
vehicles.
Follow
the
inj
structions
on
the
container.
Vehicle
paint
General
information Regular
care
contributes
to
driving
safety
and
value
retention.
Environmental
influences
in
areas
with
elevated
air
pollution
or
natural
conj taminants,
such
as
tree
resin
or
pollen
can
affectthe
vehicle's
paintwork.
Tailor
the
frequency
and
extent
of
your
vehicle
care
to
these
influences.
Aggressive
substances
such
as
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings,
must
be
removed
imj mediately
to
prevent
the
finish
from
being
altered
or
discolored.
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Safety
information
Warning
Improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint can
lead
to
a
failure
or
malfunction
of
the
radar
sensors
and
thereby
result
in
a
safety
risk.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
Have
paintwork
or
paintwork
repairs
on
bumpers
of
vehicles
with
radar
senj sors
performed
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
only.
Matte
finish
Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
suitable
for
vehicles
with
matte
finish.
Caring
for
the
convertible
top
General
information
The
appearance
and
life
of
the
convertible
top
depend
on
correct
care
and
operation
Follow
the
following
instructions:
'xClean
roofliner
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.'xDo
not
soak
the
roofliner.'xTo
avoid
water
stains,
spots
of
mold,
and
chafe
marks,
do
not
keep
the
convertible
top
enclosed
in
its
case
for
a
long
period
of
time. Do
not
fold
up
the
convertible
top
or
stow
it
in
its
case
if
it
is
wet
or
frozen.'xRemove
any
water
stains
that
have
appeared
on
the
roofliner
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and an
interior
cleaner.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
parked
in
enclosed
areasfor
lengthy
periods,
ensure
that
the
area
is
well
ventilated.'xPark
the
vehicle
in
the
shade
to
protect
it
from
intensive
solar
radiation
so
that
color,
rubber,
and
fabric
are
not
affected.'xRemove
bird
droppings
immediately
as
their corrosive
effect
will
otherwise
attack
theconvertible
top
and
damage
the
rubber
seals.'xHard
to
remove
tree
sap
or
bird
droppings
can
be
removed
from
the
convertible
top
with
special
tree
sap
remover
and
a
soft
brush.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Spot
remover,
paint
thinner,
solvents,
gasoline or
similar
can
damage
the
convertible
top
or
the
rubber
coating.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
To
remove
spots
on
the
convertible
top,
use
only
suitable
cleaning
agents,
for
inj
stance
special
convertible
top
cleaning
agent.
Cleaning
the
convertible
top
To
remove
heavy
soiling,
especially
for
light
coljored
convertible
tops,
use
a
special
convertible
top
cleaner.
Proceed
as
follows
when
cleaning:
1.Spray
the
convertible
top
with
the
convertible
top
cleaner.
Follow
the
manufacturer's
inj structions.2.Make
the
convertible
top
cleaner
foam
up
usj
ing
a
well
saturated
sponge,
moving
it
in
cirj cular
motions.3.Rinse
vehicle
with
ample
amounts
of
water
orfinish
washing
the
vehicle
in
the
vehicle
wash.Follow
notes
regarding
automatic
washing
systems
or
vehicle
washes.
Treat
the
convertible
top
with
an
impregnating
agent
after
it
has
been
washed
three
to
five
times.
Suitable
cleaning
agents
and
care
products
are
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
regularly,
using
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
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Otherwise,
particles
of
dust
and
road
grime
chafe
in
pores
and
folds,
and
lead
to
increased
wear and
premature
degradation
of
the
leather
surj
face.
To
guard
against
discoloration,
such
as
from
clothing,
clean
leather
and
provide
leather
care
roughly
every
two
months.
Clean
light-colored
leather
more
frequently
bej
cause
soiling
on
such
surfaces
is
substantially more
visible.
Use
leather
care
products;
otherwise,
dirt
and
grease
will
gradually
break
down
the
protective
layer
of
the
leather
surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum
the
upholstery
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
If
upholstery
is
very
dirty,
for
instance
with
beverj age
stains,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
microfiber
cloth with
a
suitable
interior
cleaner.
Clean
the
upholstery
down
to
the
seams
using
large
sweeping
motions.
Avoid
rubbing
the
maj terial
vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Open
Velcron
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
any
Velcron fasteners
are
closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels When
cleaning
the
vehicle,
use
only
neutral
wheel
cleaners
having
a
pH
value
from
5
to
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaning
agents
or
steam
jets
above
140


'xMatt
black
spray-coated
components.'xPainted
parts
in
the
car's
interior.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
Warning
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life. Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
thesafety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
andthus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the installed
belt
straps.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the
pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
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
sej
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
The
floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
inj
terior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mij
crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
a
textile
cleaner.
To
prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Sensor/camera
lenses To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
clothmoistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deterjgent.
Displays,
screens,
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Display
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with
improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Disj play,
refer
to
page
155,
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and
commercially
available
dish-washing
soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage When
the
vehicle
is
shut
down
for
longer
thanthree
months,
special
measures
must
be
taken.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Technical
dataVehicle
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.,
dueto
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.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values.
The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,
for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipj
ment,
country
version
or
country-specific
measjurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the model
version,
equipment
or
country-specificmeasurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
inj
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
8
Series
ConvertibleWidth
with
mirrorsin/mm84.1/2,137Width
without
mirrorsin/mm74.9/1,902Heightin/mm53/1,345Lengthin/mm191.2/4,856Wheelbasein/mm111.1/2,822Smallest
turning
radius
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