2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Use
lightweight,
sealable
containers
that
are
shatterproof.
Do
not
transport
hot
drinks.
Opening
Press
the
cover.
There
are
two
cupholders
in
the
centre
console.
Closing
Pull
back
the
cover
on
the
handle
strip.
Coat
hooks
Safety
notes
WARNING
Items
of
clothing
on
the
coat
hooks
can
impair
visibility
when
driving.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij dents.
Hang
items
of
clothing
from
the
coathooks
so
they
do
not
obstruct
visibility
when
driving.
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
coat
hooks
can
present
a
danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
flung
around in
the
event
of
braking
and
evasive
manoeujvres.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
and
damage
toproperty.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
for
exj
ample
items
of
clothing,
on
the
coat
hooks.
General
The
clothes
hooks
are
on
the
door
pillar
in
the
rear.
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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.
Loads
Safety
notes
WARNING
A
high
gross
vehicle
weight
can
make
the
tyres to
overheat,
causing
internal
damage
and
a
sudden
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Handling
characteristics
can
be
negatively
influenced,
for
example
reduced
directional
stability,
longer
braking
distance
and
modified
steering
characj
teristics.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Please
comply
with
the
permitted
load
index
of
the
tyre,
and
do
not
exceed
the
permitted
gross
vej
hicle
weight.
WARNING
If
the
permitted
total
weight
and
the
permitted axle
loads
are
exceeded,
the
operational
safety of
the
vehicle
is
no
longer
guaranteed.
There
isa
danger
of
accidents.
Do
not
exceed
the
perj
mitted
total
weight
and
permitted
axle
loads.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
a
cable to
the
vehicle,
for
example
mobile
telephones,
may
be
flung
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
manoeuvres.
There
is
a danger
of
injury.
Ensure
that
loose
objects
ordevices
connected
by
cable
to
the
vehicle
aresecured
in
place
in
the
interior.
WARNING
Incorrectly
stowed
objects
may
slip
or
be
flung into
the
interior,
for
example
in
an
accident,
durj
ing
braking
or
evasive
manoeuvres.
Vehicle
ocj
cupants
could
be
struck
and
injured.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
Stow
and
secure
objects
and
the
load
correctly.
NOTE
Liquids
in
the
boot
may
cause
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
no
liquids
leak
out
into
the
boot.
Stowing
and
securing
a
transported
load
'xWrap
protective
material
around
any
sharp
corners
and
edges
on
the
load.'xHeavy
transported
loads:
stow
as
far
forward
and
as
low
down
as
possible,
ideally
directly behind
the
rear
backrests.'xVery
heavy
transported
loads:
stow
as
far
forj
ward
and
as
low
down
as
possible,
ideally
dij rectly
behind
the
rear
backrests.
If
there
are
no
passengers
on
the
back
seat,
insert
both
outer
seat
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'xFully
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
if
a
largeload
is
to
be
stowed.'xSmall
and
lightweight
transported
loads:
can
be
secured
with
retaining
straps,
a
luggage net
or
other
suitable
straps.'xLarge
and
heavy
transported
loads:
secure
with
lashing
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
boot
General
Equipment
for
securing
the
transported
load,
forexample
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps
or
lugj
gage
nets,
must
be
secured
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
boot.
Lashing
eyes
Four
lashing
eyes
are
located
in
the
boot
for
sejcuring
the
loads.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
right-hand
side.
Move
the
net
down
to
transport
larger
objects.
Side
storage
compartment,
left
General
There
is
a
storage
compartment
on
the
left
side of
the
boot.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Extending
the
boot
Principle The
boot
can
be
extended
by
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
General The
rear
backrest
is
split
50m50.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Risk
of
entrapment
when
folding
down
the
rear backrest.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
damage
to
property.
Before
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest and
the
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
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WARNING
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
may
be
flung
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
or evasive
manoeuvres.
There
is
a
danger
of
inj
jury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
it
has
been
folded
back.
WARNING
If
the
seat
adjustment
or
child
seat
installation
is
incorrect,
the
child
restraint
system
may
have
limited
stability
or
may
not
be
stable
at
all.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
even
death.
Make
sure
the
child
restraint
system
is
firmly
posij
tioned
against
the
backrest.
Wherever
possible,
adapt
the
backrest
angle
of
all
the
relevant
seat
backrests
and
adjust
the
seats
correctly.
Make
sure
that
the
seats
and
their
backrests
are
corj rectly
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
restraints,
or
remove
them.
NOTE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
When
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
Folding
down
the
rear
backrest
From
the
boot
Pull
the
lever
in
the
boot.
'xLeft
lever:
left
backrest
folds
forwards.'xRight
lever:
right
backrest
folds
forwards.
Folding
back
the
rear
backrest
Fold
the
rear
backrest
back
into
seat
position
and
engage.
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precautionsVehicle
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.
Running
in
General Moving
parts
must
adapt
to
one
another.
The
following
notes
will
help
to
maximise
the
vej hicle's
lifetime
and
efficiency.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control,
see
page
147,
when
running
in.
Safety
note
WARNING
New
parts
and
components
can
cause
safety
and
Driver
Assistance
Systems
to
respond
with
a
delay.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
After
new
parts
have
been
installed
or
if
the
vehicle
is
new,
drive
moderately
and
intervene
at
an
early
stage
if
necessary.
Please
comply
with
running-
in
procedures
for
the
corresponding
parts
and
components.
Engine,
gearbox
and
differential
Up
to
2000
km,
1200
miles
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
revs
and speed:'xWith
petrol
engines,
4500
rpm
and
160
km/h,
approximately
100
mph.'xWith
diesel
engines,
3500
rpm
and
150
km/h, approximately
93
mph.
Generally
avoid
kick-down
and
driving
under
fullload.
From
2000
km,
1200
miles
onwards
Engine
and
road
speeds
can
be
gradually
inj creased.
Tyres Due
to
the
manufacturing
process,
new
tyres
donot
provide
maximum
grip
immediately.
Drive
moderately
for
the
first
300
km,
200
miles.
Brake
system
Brake
discs
and
pads
only
achieve
their
full
efj
fectiveness
after
approximately
500
km,
300
miles.
Drive
moderately
during
this
running-
in
period.
After
fitting
new
parts
Please
comply
with
the
running-in
procedures
again
if
the
components
previously
referred
to are
renewed.
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