2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Safety
notes
NOTE
Too
little
engine
oil
causes
engine
damage. There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Top
up
with
engine
oil
immediately.
NOTE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
top
up
with
too
much
engine
oil.
If
there
is
too
much
engine
oil,
have
the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General Electronic
oil
measurement
has
two
measurej
ment
principles:
'xMonitoring.'xDetailed
measurement.
When
frequently
making
short
trips
or
using
a
dynamic
driving
style,
for
example
taking
corners
at
high
speed,
regularly
perform
a
detailed
measj
urement.
Monitoring Principle
The
engine
oil
level
is
electronically
monitored
during
the
journey
and
can
be
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible
operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Operating
requirements
A
current
measurement
is
available
after
approxij
mately
30
minutes
of
normal
driving.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Engine
oil
level
The
engine
oil
level
is
displayed.
System
limits
When
frequently
making
short
trips
or
using
a
dynamic
driving
style,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
calculate
a
measurement.
In
this
case,
the
measj
urement
for
the
last,
sufficiently
long
journey
is displayed.
Detailed
measurement Principle
The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
and
is
shown
on
a
scale.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible
operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
General
During
measurement,
the
idle
speed
is
slightly raised.
Operating
requirements
'xVehicle
is
standing
horizontally.'xSelector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
N
or
P
and
accelerator
pedal
not
pressed.'xEngine
is
running
and
is
at
operating
temperj ature.
Carrying
out
a
detailed
measurement
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

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The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
and
shown
on
a
scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General Do
not
top
up
engine
oil
unless
a
message
is
disjplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
top-up amount
is
specified
in
the
message
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
Only
replenish
with
suitable
types
of
engine
oil, see
page
347.
Safely
stop
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
drive-ready state
before
topping
up
with
engine
oil.
Do
not
top
up
with
too
much
engine
oil.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Service
products,
for
example
oils,
greases,
coolants
and
fuels,
can
contain
substances
that are
harmful
to
health.
There
is
a
danger
of
inj
jury
or
even
death.
Please
comply
with
the
inj
structions
on
the
containers.
Do
not
allow
servj ice
products
to
come
into
contact
with
clothing,
skin
or
eyes.
Do
not
pour
service
products
into
other
bottles.
Keep
service
products
out
of
the reach
of
children.
NOTE
Too
little
engine
oil
causes
engine
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Top
up
with
engine
oil
immediately.
NOTE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
top
up
with
too
much
engine
oil.
If
there
is
too
much
engine
oil,
have
the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Overview The
oil
filler
neck
is
in
the
engine
compartment,see
page
336.
Adding
engine
oil1.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
338.2.Turn
the
cap
anticlockwise
to
open.3.Add
engine
oil.4.Tighten
cap.
Engine
oil
grades
for
topping
up
General Engine
oil
quality
is
a
crucial
factor
determiningthe
lifetime
of
the
engine.
Only
replenish
with
the
types
of
engine
oil
that
are
listed.
Some
engine
oil
grades
may
not
be
available
in
all
countries.
Safety
notes
NOTE
Oil
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
oil
additives.
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NOTE
Using
the
wrong
engine
oil
can
result
in
engine
malfunctions
and
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
When
selecting
the
enj
gine
oil,
make
sure
that
the
engine
oil
correj
sponds
to
the
oil
specification.
Suitable
engine
oil
grades
Replenish
with
engine
oils
with
the
following
oil
specifications.
Petrol
engineBMW
Longlife-04.BMW
Longlife-12
FE.BMW
Longlife-17
FE+.
The
oil
specification
BMW
Longlife-17
FE+
is
not
suitable
for
the
50i
petrol
engine.
Diesel
engineBMW
Longlife-04.BMW
Longlife-12
FE.
The
oil
specification
BMW
Longlife-12
FE
is
not
suitable
for
25d,
35d,
40d
or
50d
diesel
engines.
Alternative
engine
oil
grades
If
suitable
engine
oils
are
not
available,
up
to
1
lij
tre,
approximately
2
pints,
of
an
engine
oil
with
the
following
oil
specification
can
be
used
for
topping
up:
Petrol
engineACEA
C2.ACEA
C3.Diesel
engineACEA
C2.ACEA
C3.Viscosity
classes
When
selecting
an
engine
oil,
make
sure
that
the engine
oil
belongs
to
one
of
the
following
viscosj
ity
classes:Viscosity
classesSAE
0W-20.SAE
5W-20.SAE
0W-30.SAE
5W-30.SAE
0W-40.SAE
5W-40.
Viscosity
classes
SAE
0W-20
and
SAE
5W-20
are
not
suitable
for
diesel
engines
or
the
50i
petj
rol
engine.
Viscosity
classes
with
a
high
viscosity
grade
can increase
fuel
consumption.
Additional
information
on
suitable
oil
specificaj
tions
and
viscosity
classes
of
engine
oils
can
be obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Oil
change
NOTE
Engine
oil
not
changed
in
time
can
lead
to
inj
creased
engine
wear
and
thus
engine
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do not
exceed
the
service
date
indicated
in
the
vejhicle.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
having
the
engine
oil
changed
by
a
Service
Partj ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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Coolant
GeneralCoolant
is
a
mixture
of
water
and
an
additive.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suitaj ble
for
the
vehicle.
Information
regarding
suitableadditives
is
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
cooling
system
is
opened
when
the
enj
gine
is
hot,
coolant
can
escape
and
cause
scalding.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
when
the
engine
has
cooled
down.
WARNING
Additives
are
harmful
to
health
and
incorrect additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a danger
of
injury
and
damage
to
property.
Donot
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
clothing,
skin
or
eyes,
and
do
not
swallow
them.
Only
use
suitable
additives.
Coolant
level
General
Vehicles
with
a
petrol
engine
have
two
cooling
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolant
levels
of
both coolant
tanks
and
top
up
if
necessary.
The
coolant
level
is
shown
by
Min
and
Max marks
in
the
filler
neck
of
the
coolant
tank.
Depending
on
the
engine
version,
the
coolant
tank
is
located
on
the
right
or
left
of
the
engine compartment,
see
page
336.
Checking
the
coolant
level1.Allow
the
engine
to
cool
down.2.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
338.3.Turn
cap
on
coolant
tank
slightly
anticlockj
wise,
then
allow
the
pressure
to
escape.4.Open
cap
on
coolant
tank.5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
is
between the
Min.
and
Max.
marks
in
the
filler
neck.6.Tighten
cap.
Topping
up
1.Allow
the
engine
to
cool
down.2.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
338.3.Turn
cap
on
coolant
tank
slightly
anticlockj
wise,
then
allow
the
pressure
to
escape.4.Open
cap
on
coolant
tank.5.If
necessary,
slowly
top
up
to
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6.Tighten
cap.7.Have
the
cause
of
coolant
loss
rectified
as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
When
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives,
comply
with
the
relevant
envij
ronmental
protection
regulations.
Washer
fluid
General All
washer
jets
are
supplied
from
one
tank.Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
screenwash
conj centrate
for
the
windscreen
washer
system,
if
necessary
with
the
addition
of
antifreeze.
Recommended
minimum
fill
level:
1
litre,
1.7
Imp.
pints.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Some
antifreezes
can
contain
toxic
substances,
and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
faj
tal
injury.
Please
comply
with
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreezes
away
from
sources
of
combustion.
Do
not
pour
service
products
into
other
bottles.
Keep
service
prodj
ucts
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
WARNING
Washer
fluid
can
ignite
on
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
engine
and
catch
fire.
There
is
a danger
of
injury
or
damage
to
property.
Onlytop
up
washer
fluid
when
the
engine
hascooled
down.
Then
fully
close
the
cap
of
thewasher
fluid
reservoir.
NOTE
Additives
containing
silicone
added
to
the
washer
fluid
for
their
water
beading
effect
on
the
windows
may
damage
the
washer
system.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do not
add
any
additives
containing
silicone
to
the
washer
fluid.
NOTE
Mixing
different
screenwash
concentrates
or
antifreezes
can
result
in
damage
to
the
washer system.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Do
not
mix
different
screenwash
concenj
trates
or
antifreezes.
Please
comply
with
the
inj structions
and
mixing
ratios
stated
on
the
containers.
Overview
The
reservoir
for
the
washer
fluid
is
located
in the
engine
compartment.
Malfunction
Using
undiluted
screenwash
concentrate
or
antij
freeze
made
of
alcohol
may
result
in
false
indicaj
tions
at
low
temperatures
below
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
Maintenance
System
The
maintenance
system
indicates
what
maintej
nance
measures
are
required
and
thereby
assists in
maintaining
the
road
safety
and
operational
safety
of
the
vehicle.
The
exact
work
required
and
the
maintenance
inj
tervals
may
vary
depending
on
the
country
specj
ifications.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
operj
ating
materials
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Condition
Based
Service CBS
Principle
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
monitor
the
conj ditions
in
which
the
vehicle
is
used.
CBS
uses
this
information
to
determine
the
maintenance
requirement.
The
system
thus
enables
the
scope
of
the
mainj
tenance
work
to
be
adapted
to
the
individual
usj age
profile.
General
Information
on
service
requirements,
see
page
158,
can
be
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information
about
the
maintenance
requirement
is
continuously
stored
in
the
remote
control.
The Service
Partner
can
read
out
this
data
and
sugj
gest
a
maintenance
scope
for
your
vehicle.
It
is
therefore
important,
that
you
give
the
service
advisor
the
remote
control
that
was
last
used when
driving
the
vehicle.
Periods
out
of
use
Periods
when
the
vehicle
is
out
of
use
with
its
battery
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
In
such
cases,
have
any
time-dependent
maintej
nance
procedures,
for
example
for
the
brake
fluid
and,
where
applicable,
the
engine
oil
and
microj
filter/activated
charcoal
filter,
updated
by
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Service
history
Maintenance
and
repairs Have
maintenance
and
repairs
carried
out
by
aService
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Entries
The
maintenance
work
carried
out
is
entered
in the
maintenance
records
and
the
vehicle
data. As
with
a
service
booklet,
the
entries
provide
evij
dence
of
regular
maintenance.
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If
an
entry
is
made
in
the
electronic
service
hisjtory
of
the
vehicle,
service-relevant
data
is
savedboth
in
the
vehicle
and
on
the
central
IT
systems
of
BMW
AG,
Munich.
The
data
entered
in
the
electronic
service
history
can
also
be
viewed
by
the
new
vehicle
owner
afj
ter
a
change
of
vehicle
owner.
A
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
can
view
the
data
entered
in
the
electronic
service
history.
Objection The
vehicle
owner
can
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
to
object
to
enj
tries
being
made
in
the
electronic
service
history
and
to
associated
storage
in
the
vehicle
and
transfer
to
the
vehicle
manufacturer
of
any
data
relating
to
his/her
time
as
the
vehicle
owner.
In
that
case,
no
entry
is
made
in
the
electronic
servj
ice
history
of
the
vehicle.
Displays
Maintenance
entered
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display,
see
page
159.
For
Australia/New
Zealand: maintenance
No
maintenance
work
other
than
normal
maintej
nance
is
required
to
keep
the
emission
levels
of
your
vehicle
within
the
design
limits.
Socket
for
on-boarddiagnosis
OBD
General
Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Rej move
any
devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socketbefore
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
note
NOTE
Incorrect
use
of
the
OBD
on-board
diagnosis
socket
can
result
in
malfunctions
in
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Only
have
service
and
maintenance
work
involving
the
OBD
on-board
diagnosis
socket
carried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
other
authorised
persons.
Only
connect
devices
that
have
been
tested
and
found
to
be
safe
for
use
with
the
OBD
on-
board
diagnosis
socket.
Position
The
OBD
socket
for
checking
emissions-relej
vant
components
is
located
on
the
driver's
side.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
lamp
flashes:
There
is
an
engine
malfunction
that
could
damage
the
catalytic
converter.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
lamp
is
illuminated:
Deterioration
of
exhaust
emissions.
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Recycling
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
handing
the
vehicle
in
at
a
take-back
point
nomij
nated
by
the
manufacturer
at
the
end
of
its
life cycle.
The
regulations
concerning
the
returning
of
end-of-life
vehicles
may
vary
from
country
to
country.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
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