2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Seat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle1Front
left2Front
centre3Front
right42nd
seat
row
left52nd
seat
row
centreSeat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle62nd
seat
row
right73rd
seat
row
left83rd
seat
row
centre93rd
seat
row
right
Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
with
a
belt
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
in
accordj
ance
with
the
ECE-R
16
standard.
GroupWeight
of
childApproxij
mate
ageFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
OFF
m
a
Rear
seats,
outer
m
b
Rear
seat,
middle0Up
to
10
kgUp
to
9
monthsXU,
LU,
LX0+Up
to
13
kgUp
to
18
month
sXU,
LU,
LXI9
m
18
kgUp
to
4
yearsXU,
LU,
LXII15
m
25
kgUp
to
7
yearsXU,
LU,
LXIII22
m
36
kg7
years
and
overXU,
LU,
LXU:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
L:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.
X:
not
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
a)
Adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest
position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
routing
of
the
belt.
b)
Adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necessary
when
using
child
restraint
systems
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rear
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Suitable
seats
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systemsThe
following
ISOFIX
child
restraints
may
be
used
on
the
seats
designated
as
appropriate
for
this
purpose.
The
corresponding
size
class
andsize
category
are
denoted
by
a
letter
or
ISO
refj erence
on
a
plate
on
the
child
seat.
GroupWeight
of
childApproximate
ageClass/catej
gory
m
a
Front
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airbag
OFF
m
b
Rear
seats,
outerRear
seat,
midj
dleCarrycotF
-
ISO/L1
G
-
ISO/L2X
XX
XX
XX
X0Up
to
10
kgApproximately
9
monthsE
-
ISO/R1XXIL,
c)X0+Up
to
13
kgApproximately
18
monthsE
-
ISO/R1
D
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL,
c)
IL
c)
XX
X
XI9
-
18
kgUp
to
approxij
mately
4
yearsD
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3
B
-
ISO/F2
B1
-
ISO/F2X
A
-
ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL,
c)
X
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUFX
X
X
X
Xa)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesj sary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.b)
Only
if
equipped
with
ISOFIX
child
seat
mountings.c)
Adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
and
the
height
when
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats.IL:
suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
vehicle
type
list
of
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.IUF:
suitable
for
forward-facing
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
class.X:
the
seat
is
not
approved
or
equipped
with
mounting
points
for
the
ISOFIX
system.
Suitable
seats
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems
Information
on
the
suitability
of
the
different
vehij cle
seats
for
the
installation
of
child
restraint
sysjtems
suitable
for
i-Size
or
meeting
i-Size
requirej
ments
-
in
accordance
with
standard
ECE-R
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GroupFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seat
on
left,
right
2nd
seat
rowi-SizeXXi-Ui-U,
suitable
for
rearward
and
forward-facing
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.X:
not
suitable
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.Recommended
child
seats
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
inj structions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
systemmanufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
the
following
child
restraint
systems:
'xMaxi
Cosi
CabrioFix.'xMaxi
Cosi
FamilyFix
base.'xMaxi
Cosi
2wayPearl
&
2wayFix.'xR

Mounting
pointsSymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
There
are
two
mounting
points
for
the
upper
rej taining
strap
of
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems.
Routing
the
retaining
strap
1Direction
of
travel2Head
restraint3Hook
for
the
upper
retaining
strap4Mounting
point/eyelet5Seat
backrest6Upper
retaining
strapAttaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point1.Release
rear
backrest
and
fold
forwards.2.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
over
the
head
restraint
to
the
mounting
point.3.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point.4.Folding
back
the
rear
backrest.5.Pull
the
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DrivingVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
opj
tional
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specifij
cation.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Start/stop
button
Principle Drive-ready
state,
see
page
47,
is
switched
on
and
off
by
pressing the
start/stop
button.
Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
by
pressing
the
start/stop
button
while
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed.
Pressing
the
start/stop
button
again
switches
drive-ready
state
back
off
and
standby
state,
see
page
47,
is
switched
on.
Auto
Start
Stop
function
Principle
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
helps
you
to
save
fuel.
The
system
stops
the
engine
when
stationj ary,
for
example
in
a
traffic
jam
or
at
traffic
lights.The
drive-ready
state
remains
switched
on.
For
driving
off,
the
engine
starts
automatically.
General
Each
time
the
engine
is
started
via
the
start/stop button,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
switched to
standby.
The
function
is
activated
from
a
speed
of
around
5
km/h,
approximately
3
mph.
Depending
on
selected
drive
mode,
see page
147,
the
system
is
activated
or
deactivated
automatically.
Stopping
the
engine
Operating
requirements Steptronic
transmission
The
engine
is
automatically
shut
down
when
staj
tionary
under
the
following
conditions:'xSelector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
D.'xBrake
pedal
remains
pressed
while
the
vehij
cle
is
at
a
standstill
or
vehicle
is
kept
stationj
ary
by
Automatic
Hold.'xDriver's
seat
belt
buckled
or
driver's
door closed.
Manual
engine
stop
If
the
engine
was
not
switched
off
automaticallywhen
the
vehicle
came
to
a
stop,
it
can
be
switched
off
manually:
'xRapidly
press
the
brake
pedal
from
the
curj
rent
position.'xEngaging
the
selector
lever
in
position
P.
If
all
the
operating
requirements
have
been
met,
the
engine
is
shut
down.
Air
conditioning
system
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
The
air
flow
rate
of
the
air
conditioning
system
is
reduced
when
the
engine
is
not
running.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General The
display
in
the
revolutioncounter
indicates
that
the
AutoStart
Stop
function
is
ready
for
automatically
starting
the
engine.
The
display
indicates
that
the
prej
conditions
for
an
automatic
enj
gine
stop
are
not
met.
Total
time
for
switched-off
engine ECO
PRO,
see
page
302,
drive
mode:
depending
on
the
equipj ment,
the
total
time
during
which
the
engine
is
shut
down
by
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
disj
played
during
an
automatic
engine
stop.
After
refuelling,
the
total
time
is
automatically
rej
set.
Functional
limitations The
engine
is
not
shut
down
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xOn
steep
downward
gradients.'xBrake
not
pressed
strongly
enough.'xHigh
outside
temperature
and
operation
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.'xInterior
not
heated
or
cooled
to
the
desired temperature.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
condensation
whenthe
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xEngine
or
other
parts
not
at
operating
temjperature.'xEngine
cooling
is
required.'xSharp
steering
angle
or
steering
operation.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xAt
high
altitudes.'xBonnet
is
unlocked.'xPark
Assistant
is
activated.'xStop-and-go
traffic.'xSelector
lever
position
in
N
or
R.'xAfter
reversing.'xUse
of
fuel
with
high
ethanol
content.
Engine
start
Operating
requirements
Steptronic
transmission
For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts under
the
following
conditions:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWith
Automatic
Hold
activated:
press
the
acj
celerator
pedal.
Driving
off
After
starting
the
engine,
accelerate
as
normal.
Safety
function
After
an
automatic
shut
down,
the
engine
will
not
restart
automatically,
if
one
of
the
following
conj
ditions
is
met:
'xDriver's
seat
belt
unbuckled
and
driver's
door open.'xBonnet
has
been
unlocked.
Several
indicator
lamps
illuminate
for
variouslengths
of
time.
The
engine
can
only
be
started
using
the
start/
stop
button.
System
limits Even
if
you
do
not
want
to
drive
off,
the
engine
restarts
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xVery
high
temperature
in
the
interior
when the
cooling
function
is
switched
on.'xVery
low
temperature
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the
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'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
condensation
whenthe
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xThe
driver
applies
lock
to
the
steering
wheel.'xShift
from
selector
lever
position
D
to
N
or
R.'xShift
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
N,
D
or
R.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xStart
of
an
oil
level
measurement.
Intelligent
Auto
Start
Stop
function
Depending
on
the
equipment
version
and
counjtry
version,
the
vehicle
has
various
sensors
to
rejcord
the
traffic
situation.
This
enables
the
intellijgent
Auto
Start
Stop
function
to
adapt
to
varioustraffic
situations
and,
where
necessary,
behave
in
an
anticipatory
manner.
For
example,
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
duration of
the
stop
is
likely
to
be
very
short,
the
enj
gine
is
not
stopped
automatically.
Depending
on
the
situation,
a
message
is
shown
on
the Control
Display.'xIf
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
vehicle
should
drive
off
immediately,
the
stopped
enj
gine
is
started
automatically.
The
function
may
be
limited
if
the
navigation
data is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
example.
Manually
deactivating/activating
the
system
Principle
The
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically.
During
an
automatic
engine
stop,
the
engine
is started.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button.
Using
selector
lever
position
or
drive
experience
switch
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
also
deactivated
in
selector
lever
position
M/S
or
in
SPORT
drive mode
of
the
drive
experience
switch.
Display
'xLED
illuminates:
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
deactivated.'xThe
LED
is
extinguished:
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
activated.
Parking
the
vehicle
during
automatic
engine
stop
General
With
automatic
engine
stop,
the
vehicle
can
be parked
safely,
for
example
in
order
to
leave
it.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Press
the
start/stop
button.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
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Automatic
deactivationGeneralIn
certain
situations
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
deactivated
automatically
for
safety
reasons,
for
example
if
the
absence
of
the
driver
is
detecj
ted.
Malfunction
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
no
longer
shuts
down
the
engine
automatically.
A
Check
Control message
is
shown.
It
is
possible
to
keep
driving.Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partnerof
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Parking
brake
Principle
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
notes
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj ing
away.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Bej
fore
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it from
rolling
away.
Observe
the
following
to
ensure
that
the
vehij
cle
is
secured
against
rolling
away:
'xApply
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
front
wheels
towards
the
kerb
on
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xAdditionally
secure
the
vehicle
on
upward
or
downward
gradients,
for
example
with
a chock.
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
remote control
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
Parking
brake
Engaging
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
The
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrumentcluster
is
illuminated
red.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged.
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