2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Overview1Unlocking2Locking3To
open/close
boot
lid4Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
UnlockingGeneral
The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocked
with
the
remote
control
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings,
see
page
104,
for
locking
and
unlocking:
'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are
unj
locked
when
the
button
is
first
pressed.'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acj knowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light,
see
page
170,
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unj locked
and
locked.
Exterior
mirrors
folded
in
using
comfort
closj
ing
must
be
folded
out
using
comfort
openj ing.'xWhether
the
window
is
lowered
further
to
make
it
easier
to
get
in.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
If
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flaphave
been
unlocked
due
to
the
settings,
press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle
access
points.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:'xIf
a
driver
profile,
see
page
99,
has
been
asj
signed
to
the
remote
control,
this
driver
proj file
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.
Switching
the
interior
light
on/off
manually,
see
page
174.'xWith
anti-theft
system:
The
anti-theft
system
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
see
page
106,
is
switched
off.
Press
remote
control
button
twice
in
dij
rect
succession
to
activate
comfort
memory.
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
window
is
lowj
ered
further
when
opening
a
door.
The
vehicle
is
operational,
see
page
48,
after
one
of
the
front
doors
is
opened.
The
light
functions
might
be
dependent
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Comfort
opening Keep
the
button
on
the
remote
control
pressed
after
unlocking.
The
windows
are
opened
for
as
long
as
the
butj
ton
on
the
remote
control
is
pressed.
Exterior
mirrors
which
were
folded
in
via
the comfort
closing
feature
are
folded
out.
Locking GeneralThe
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
in
the
case
of
rejmote
control
locking
depends
on
the
following
settings,
see
page
104:
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'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowljedged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
and
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unj locked
and
locked.'xWhether
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature,
see
page
170,
is
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Locking
the
vehicle
1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
Following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors,
the
boot
lid
and
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
system:
The
anti-theft
system is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doors
frombeing
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
see
page
106,
is
switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
locking,
the
vehicle
horn
sounds
twice.
In
this
case,
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state
using
start/
stop
button.
Comfort
closing Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
During
comfort
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
Closing
Keep
the
button
on
the
remote
control
pressed
after
locking.
The
windows
are
closed
for
as
long
as
the
butj ton
on
the
remote
control
is
pressed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Switching
on
the
interior
light
and
exterior
lights
With
the
vehicle
locked,
press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.
Switching
the
interior
light
on/off
manually,
see
page
174.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lights,
see
page
170,
are
switched
on.
The
light
functions
might
be
dependent
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Boot
lid
General To
prevent
the
remote
control
from
being
lockedin,
do
not
place
the
remote
control
in
the
boot.
It
is
possible
to
set
whether
the
doors
are
unj locked
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened
with
the
rej
mote
control.
For
settings,
see
page
104.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
danger
of
inj jury.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
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NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
When
opening
and
closing,
make sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approximately
1
secj
ond.
On
some
equipment
versions,
the
doors
are
also unlocked
each
time.
Closing Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
movement.
If
the
doors
were
not
unlocked,
the
boot
lid
is locked
again
as
soon
as
it
is
closed.
Switching
on
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approximately
1
secj
ond.
Setting
the
duration,
see
page
170.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
remote
control,
see
page
89.2.Place
integrated
key
under
the
battery
comj
partment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
pry
off
the
coverwith
a
lever
motion
of
the
integrated
key,
arj row
2.3.Use
a
pointed
object
to
push
the
battery
inthe
direction
of
the
arrow
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
new
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
positive
side
facing
upwards.5.Press
the
cover
back
into
position.
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
into
an
authorised
colj
lecting
point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional
remote
controls
are
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workjshop.
Loss
of
remote
controls
A
lost
remote
control
can
be
blocked
and
rej placed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialj
ist
workshop.
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If
a
driver
profile,
see
page
99,
has
been
asj
signed
to
the
lost
remote
control,
the
connection
to
this
remote
control
must
be
removed.
A
new
remote
control
can
then
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message,
see
page
152,
is
shown.
It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
rej mote
control
in
some
conditions,
including
thefollowing:'xThe
battery
of
the
remote
control
is
disj
charged.
Replacing
the
battery,
see
page
83.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission
masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
remote
control
by
metallic
objects.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
metallic
objects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity
of
the
remote
control.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
electronic
devices.'xInterference
with
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for
examj
ple
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
remote
control
is
located
in
the
immedij ate
vicinity
of
the
wireless
charging
dock.
Place
the
remote
control
somewhere
else.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
see
page
88.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
the
remote
control
special
ID
feature
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
remote
control
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
remote
control
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attenj
tion
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
remote
control
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
remote
control
is
not
detected,
change
the
position
of
the
remote
control
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
provisions
can
be
made
to
enable
a
vehicle to
be
opened
if
the
remote
control
has
accidenjtally
been
locked
inside
the
vehicle
'xThe
Remote
Services
of
the
BMW
Connecj
ted
app
can
be
used
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vej
hicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
of
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
call
centre.
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requires
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BMW
display
key
GeneralThe
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addijtional
mechanical
key.
When
using
the
displaykey,
you
should
also
carry
the
mechanical
key,
for
example
in
your
wallet
or
purse.
The
mechanj ical
key
is
used
in
the
same
way
as
the
integrated
key,
see
page
88.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the
standard
remote
control.
The
following
functions
are
also
available:
'xCall
up
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xCall
up
status
of
the
anti-theft
alarm.'xCall
up
service
information.'xCall
up
range
with
the
available
fuel.'xWith
auxiliary
heating:
operate
auxiliary
heatj ing.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
operate
independj
ent
ventilation.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
Carry
the
remote
control
with
you
so
that
you
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
With
some
country
specifications,
unlocking from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a
result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xRelease
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
remotecontrol
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
1To
open/close
boot
lid2Unlocking3Headlight
courtesy
delay
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Reception
range
Number
of
available
functions
of
the
display
key depends
on
distance
to
vehicle.'xIn
close
reception
range,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
available.'xIn
the
extended
reception
range,
the
status information
can
be
called
up.
With
auxiliary
heating:
auxiliary
heating
can
be
operated.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
independent
ventij
lation
can
be
operated.'xOutside
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
disj
play
last
status
information
transmitted
from
vehicle.


Symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
the
reception
range.
Display General
Display
is
divided
into
the
status
bar
at
top,
inforj
mation
area
and
status
bar
at
bottom.
Upper
status
bar
Status
bar
at
top
shows
following
information:
'x

Vehicle
locked.


Vehicle
unlocked.
'xTime
set
in
vehicle.'x

State
of
charge
of
the
battery
of
the
disj
play
key.
Information
area
In
the
information
area,
the
information
can
be
called
up
and
the
additional
functions
carried
out.
If
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page, page
indicators
are
displayed
under
information.


Indicator
for
current
side
is
filled
in.
Swipe
to
the
left
or
right
to
switch
between
the sides.
If
further
information
can
be
accessed
on
a
page, tap
on
the
corresponding
symbol.


Tap
symbol
below
the
display
to
return
to
the
higher-level
page.
Lower
status
bar
The
lower
status
bar
shows
whether
the
display
key
is
within
the
reception
range,
see
page
86.'xConnected:
the
display
key
is
located
in
the
reception
range.'xUpdated:
the
display
key
is
located
outside of
the
reception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
off/on
The
content
of
the
display
is
hidden
automatij
cally
after
a
brief
time
to
reduce
battery
power consumption.
Hide
the
information
shown
on
the
display
manj ually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key. Overview,
see
page
85.
Show
content
on
the
display:
1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.2.Next,
swipe
your
finger
from
the
bottom
to
the
top
to
cancel
the
screen
lock.
Switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
battery
life:
1.Unlock
the
screen
if
necessary.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3.OK
Switch
on
the
display:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Operating
principle It
is
possible
to
access
each
sub-menu
from
the
following
main
menus:
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Status
of
the
doors.
Status
of
the
alarm
system.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time
and
reason
for
the
alarm
triggering.

Status
of
the
windows.Vehicle
informationMaintenance
displays
of
the
Condition
Based
Service
CBS,
see
page
350.
Status
of
the
parking
lights.Range
informationRange
with
the
available
fuel.Precondit.
settingWith
auxiliary
heating:
operate
auxiliary
heating,
see
page
277.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
operj
ate
independent
ventilation,
see
page
277.
Battery
of
the
display
key
General
Comply
with
the
following
notes:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery decreases,
the
display
is
automatically
switched
off.
The
battery
must
be
charged
so the
display
can
be
switched
on
again.
Funcj
tional
capability
of
standard
buttons
is
rej
tained
until
the
battery
is
completely
flat.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hours before
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
extenjded
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
during
charging
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
disj charged,
it
can
take
some
time
before
the
display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
variety
of
USB
devices
availj
able
on
the
market,
operation
via
the
vehicle
cannot
be
ensured
for
every
charger.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
can
cause
the
charger
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
cancause
the
dock
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
At
higher
temperatures,
a
reduction
in
the
charging
current
can
occur
due
to
the
display key;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
procjess
is
temporarily
interrupted.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wirejless
charging
dock,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging dock.
Safety
note
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bejcome
very
hot.
If
smart
cards,
memory
cards
orcards
with
magnetic
strips
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card function.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
and
damj
age
to
property.
When
charging
mobile
devij
ces,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
to
a
USB
port
using
the micro-USB
charging
connection.
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In
the
wireless
charging
dock1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
middle
of
thewireless
charging
dock
in
front
of
the
cupholjder.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
by
the
vehicle
may
be
disrupted
by
the
following
circumstanj
ces,
amongst
others:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
flat.
Rej
charging
the
battery,
see
page
87.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission
masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
by
metallic
objjects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity.'xInterference
with
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for
examj
ple
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metallic
objects
or
electronic
devices.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mej
chanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
by
special
ID
of
the
BMW
display
key
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
display
key
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attention
to the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj sition
of
the
display
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
can
no
longer
be
switched
on,
or
the
display
no
longer
responds
to inputs,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
disj
play
key
for
at
least
20
seconds
until
something is
shown
on
the
display.
Integrated
key
General
With
the
integrated
key,
the
driver's
door
can
be
unlocked
and
locked
without
the
remote
control.
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