2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Calling
up
the
main
menu


Tap
the
symbol.
The
main
menu
is
displayed.
All
iDrive
functions
can
be
called
up
via
the
main menu.
Adapting
widgets
You
can
adapt
the
widgets
in
the
main
menu.
It
is
possible
to
create
multiple
pages
with
widgets and
switch
between
the
pages.
It
is
only
possible
to
make
adaptations
with
the
vehicle
at
a
standj
still.
Via
iDrive:
1.Select
the
required
page
in
the
main
menu.
It is
only
possible
to
adapt
the
page
that
is
curj
rently
selected.2.Tap
the



symbol
in
the
main
menu.3.Select
the
desired
adaptation:'xAdd
a
new
widget:
tap
the



symbol
and
select
the
desired
widget.
The
desired
widget
will
be
added
at
the relevant
position.
It
is
possible
to
display
amaximum
of
four
widgets
per
page.'xDelete
the
selected
widget:
tap
the



symbol.'xAdd
a
new
page:
tap
Add
page.'xDelete
the
selected
page:
tap
Delete
page.'xAdapt
the
content
of
the
widget:
tap
the centre
of
the
widget.4.Tap
Done.Switching
between
screens
After
a
menu
item
has
been
selected,
a
newscreen
is
displayed.
An
arrow
indicates
that
further
screens
can
be
called
up.'xSwipe
to
the
left.'xTap
the
arrow.
The
new
screen
is
opened.
Adjusting
the
settings
Settings
such
as
brightness
can
be
made
using
the
touchscreen.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Control
display5.Brightness
at
night6.Make
the
desired
setting:'xMove
to
the
right
or
left
until
the
required setting
is
displayed.'x





Tap
the
symbol.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Entry
1.Tap
the



symbol
on
the
touchscreen.
A
keyboard
appears
on
the
Control
Display.2.Enter
letters
and
numbers.
Deleting
SymbolFunction
Tap
the
symbol:
to
delete
letter
or
number.
Tap
and
hold
the
symbol:
to
delete
all
letters
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Operating
the
map
The
navigation
map
can
be
moved
via
the
touchj
screen.FunctionOperationTo
enlarge/reduce
map.Pinch
or
move
your
finj
gers
apart.
Voice
control
system
Principle
The
voice
control
system
enables
most
of
the
functions
shown
in
the
Control
Display
to
be
opj erated
by
spoken
commands.
The
system
proj
vides
spoken
announcements
to
assist
you
with input.
The
voice
control
system
and
the
feedback
it provides
are
not
a
substitute
for
the
printed
or integrated
Owner's
Handbook.
General
'xFunctions
that
can
only
be
used
when
the
vej
hicle
is
stationary
can
only
be
operated
via
the
voice
control
system
to
a
limited
extent.'xThe
system
has
a
special
microphone
on
the
driver's
side
and
the
passenger
side.'x

6.Start
recording7.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Preset
wake
word
The
preset
wake
word
Hello
BMW
can
be
actij
vated
and
deactivated.
If
a
personalised
wake
word
has
already
been
set,
it
will
remain
active.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Language5.Say
Hello
BMW
for
activation
Possible
commands
General Most
of
the
contents
on
the
Control
Display
canbe
said
as
commands;
for
example,
menu
items
or
list
entries.
When
doing
this,
say
the
list
enj
tries
as
they
are
shown
in
the
list.
Commands,
numbers
and
letters
should
be
spoj
ken
fluently,
with
the
usual
emphasis
and
at
a normal
volume
and
speed.
Always
say
the
commands
in
the
language
of
the
voice
control
system.
The
voice
recognition
status
is
displayed
in
the upper
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Functional
example
The
commands
for
the
menu
items
are
spoken
in
the
same
way
as
they
are
selected
using
the Controller.
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

Online
speech
processing
Online
speech
processing
enables
use
of
the
dictation
function,
facilitates
the
natural
input
of destinations
and
improves
the
quality
of
voicerecognition.
To
use
it,
data
is
sent
across
an
enj
crypted
connection
to
a
service
provider
and stored
locally
there.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Language5.Online
speech
processing
Speaking
during
voice
output
It
is
possible
to
answer
while
the
voice
control system
is
querying
your
previous
spoken
instrucj
tion.
The
function
can
be
deactivated
if
the
querj ies
are
frequently
cancelled
inadvertently,
for
exjample
due
to
background
noise
or
speaking.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Language5.Speaking
during
voice
output
Selecting
the
language
The
language
to
be
used
for
voice
control
and
system
announcements
can
be
set.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Language5.System
language6.Select
the
desired
language.Adjusting
the
volume
Turn
the
volume
knob
during
the
spoken
instrucj
tions
until
the
desired
volume
is
obtained.'xThe
volume
setting
is
retained
even
if
you
change
the
volume
of
other
audio
sources.'xThe
volume
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently used
driver
profile.
System
limits
'xCertain
noises
may
be
detected
and
could
rejsult
in
problems.
Keep
doors
and
windows
closed.'xNoise
from
passengers
or
the
rear
bench
may
interfere
with
the
system.
Avoid
backj ground
noise
in
the
vehicle
while
you
arespeaking.'xStrong
dialects
may
prevent
voice
recognition
from
working
properly.
Speak
loudly
and
clearly.
Using
the
voice
control
system
on
the
smartphone
A
smartphone
connected
to
the
vehicle
can
beoperated
via
voice
control.
To
do
this,
activate
voice
control
on
the
smartj
phone.
1.

Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel
for
approx.
3
seconds.
Voice
control
in
the
smartphone
is
activated.2.

Release
the
button.
If
activation
is
successful,
a
confirmation
apj
pears
on
the
Control
Display.
If
it
was
not
possible
to
activate
voice
control,
the
list
of
Bluetooth
devices
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
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BMW
Gesture
Control
PrincipleBMW
Gesture
Control
enables
some
iDrive
funcj
tions
to
be
operated
simply
by
moving
your
hands.
Overview
The
gestures
performed
under
the
rear-view
mirror
are
detected
by
a
camera
in
the
roof
lining.
Activating/deactivating Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Gesture
control5.Gesture
control
Settings
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Gesture
control5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDisplay
user
help:
the
possible
gesture
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.'xAudio
confirmation:
an
audible
signal
is
output
when
the
gesture
is
recognised.
Possible
gestures


GestureOperationFunctionMove
your
index
finger
forward
in
the
direction
of
the
screen
and
back
again.Accept
phone
call.
Select
highlighted
entry
of
a
list
durj
ing
voice
control.
Confirm
the
pop-up.Move
your
hand
across
the
width
of
the
Conj trol
Display
in
the
direction
of
the
front-passenj
ger
side.Reject
phone
call.
Close
the
pop-up.
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GestureOperationFunctionSlowly
move
your
hand
in
a
circle
with
your
inj
dex
finger
pointing
forwards.
Gesture
is
detected
after
approximately
one circular
movement.Increase
or
reduce
the
volume,
dej
pending
on
the
direction
of
movej
ment.Pinch
your
thumb
and
index
finger
together
and
move
your
hand
horizontally
right
or
left.Surround
View:
rotate
camera
view.
This
gesture
is
only
possible
with
the
vehicle
at
standstill.Move
your
index
and
middle
fingers
apart
and extend
them
forwards.Individually
assignable
gesture.Keep
your
thumb
pointing
left.Skip
function
backwards.Keep
your
thumb
pointing
right.Skip
function
forwards.Stretch
out
all
five
fingers,
make
a
fist
and
thenstretch
out
all
five
fingers
again.Individually
assignable
gesture.Performing
gestures
Perform
the
gestures
under
the
rear-view
winjdow
and
to
the
side
of
the
steering
wheel.
Perform
the
gestures
clearly.
The
gestures
can
also
be
performed
by
the
front passenger.Assign
gesture
individually
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Gesture
control5.Function
assignment
gesture
1
or
Function
assignment
gesture
26.Select
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System
limitsDetection
of
gestures
by
the
camera
can
be
disj
rupted
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
camera
lens
is
covered.'xThere
are
objects
on
the
rear-view
mirror.'xThe
camera
lens
is
contaminated.
Cleaning
camera
lenses,
see
page
368.'xThe
gesture
is
performed
outside
the
detecj
tion
area.'xWearing
of
gloves
or
jewellery.'xSmoking
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BMW
Remote
Software
UpgradeVehicle
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
Remote
SoftwareUpgrade
Principle
The
Remote
Software
Upgrade
can
be
used
to
update
the
vehicle
software.
The
Remote
Softj
ware
Upgrade
provides
new
functions,
functional
enhancements
or
quality
improvements.
General BMW
recommends
carrying
out
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
as
soon
as
it
becomes
availj able.
The
upgrade
installation
will
not
begin
until
it
has been
confirmed
at
the
vehicle.
'xInstallation
can
take
up
to
20
minutes.'xInstallation
cannot
be
interrupted.'xThe
vehicle
cannot
be
used
during
installaj
tion.'xYou
may
leave
the
vehicle
during
installation.Validity
of
Owner's
Handbook
Vehicle
production
At
the
time
of
production
in
the
factory,
the
prinj
ted
Owner's
Handbook
provides
up-to-date
inj formation.
After
a
software
update
in
the
vehicle
After
a
vehicle
software
update
m
for
example,
a
Remote
Software
Upgrade
m
the
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
for
the
vehicle
will
contain
updated
information.
Operating
requirements An
active
ConnectedDrive
contract
is
required
inorder
to
use
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
Version
information GeneralThe
version
information
describes
the
updates
contained
in
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
The version
information
can
be
shown
on
the
ControlDisplay
during
the
download
and
following
sucj
cessful
completion
of
the
installation.
The
inforj mation
is
available
at
all
times
in
the
ConnectedjDrive
customer
portal.
Displaying
the
version
information
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Installed
version:Seite
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