2020 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

ButtonDriving
modeConfiguraj
tionECO
PROECO
PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVEADAPTIVE
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the COMFORT
driving
mode
is
selected
automatijcally.
Driving
modes
in
detail COMFORT
Concept
Balanced
tuning
between
dynamic
and
efficient
driving.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
COMjFORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
higher
agility
with
an
optij mized
chassis
and
suspension.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driving
mode4.SPORT
INDIVIDUAL5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Reset
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard
setj
tings:
Reset
to
SPORT
STANDARD.
SPORT
PLUS
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
maximum
agility
with
an
adj justed
drive.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
PLUS
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
ECO
PRO Concept
Efficient
driving
setting.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
ECO
PRO
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
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Configuration
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driving
mode4.ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Reset
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard settings:
Reset
to
ECO
PRO
STANDARD.
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented
driving
mode,
whose
tuning
is automatically
modified
to
the
driving
situation and
driving
style.
If
the
navigation
system
is
active,
upcoming
road
sections
are
considered.
Switching
on Press
the
button.
ADAPTIVE
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information The
individual
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
is
stored
for
the
active
driver
profile.
The
last
set
configuration
is
activated
directly
when
the
drivj
ing
mode
is
called
up
again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press
the
button
for
the
desired
driving
mode
several
times.
Parking
brake
Concept
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
awheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
remote
control
with
you
when
exiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview
Parking
brake
Setting
With
a
stationary
vehicle Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter
illuminates
red.
The
parking
brake
is
set.
While
driving
General
information
To
use
as
emergency
brake
while
driving.
Pull
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
vehicle
brakes
hard
while
the
switch
is
being
pulled.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter
illuminates
red,
a
signal
sounds,
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged
when
the
vehicle is
stationary.
With
Emergency
Stop
Assistant
Pull
the
switch
for
the
parking
brake
briefly
to
acj
tivate
the
emergency
stop
function,
refer
to
page
199.
Releasing
Releasing
manually1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
The
parking
brake
is
released.
Automatic
release The
parking
brake
is
released
automatically
when
you
drive
away.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
Automatic
Hold
Concept This
system
assists
the
driver
by
automatically
setting
and
releasing
the
brake,
such
as
when
moving
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
vehicle
is
automatically
held
in
place
when
it
is
stationary.
On
uphill
grades
the
system
prevents
the
vehicle from
rolling
backward
when
driving
off.
General
information
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
parking
brake
is
automatically
engaged:
'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xThe
driver's
door
is
opened
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary.'xThe
moving
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
using
the
parking
brake.
Display
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
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Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
remote
control
with
you
when
exiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTICE
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
Automatic
Hold
enj
gages
the
parking
brake
and
prevents
the
vehij
cle
from
rolling
in
a
vehicle
wash.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactivate
Automatic
Hold
prior
to
entering
the
vehicle
wash.
Overview
Automatic
Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
functional. After
every
new
vehicle
start,
the
last
sej
lected
setting
is
active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function
readiness
is
established
and
the
drivj er's
door
is
closed.
After
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal,
for
instance when
stopping
at
a
traffic
light,
the
vehicle
is
auj
tomatically
secured
against
rolling.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Driving
off Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
to
drive
off.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indij
cator
light
is
no
longer
illuminated.
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Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
set
if
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
while
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
or
if
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
set
automatically,
if
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
while
the
vehij
cle
is
coasting
to
a
halt.
Automatic
Hold
is
deactij
vated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press
the
button.The
LED
goes
out.
The
indicator
light
goes
out.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold,
press
additionally
on
the
brake
pedal,
when
switching
off.
Malfunction In
the
event
of
a
failure
or
malfunction
of
theparking
brake:
Secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away,
for
inj
stance
with
a
wheel
chock,
after
existing
the
vej
hicle.
After
a
power
failure To
reestablish
parking
brake
functionality
after
apower
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set
and
then
push.This
process
may
take
a
few
seconds.
Some
mechanical
sounds
associated
with
this
process are
normal.
The
indicator
light
is
no
longer
illumij
nated
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
ready
for
operation
again.
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When
driving
and
during
operation
of
the
turn
signals
or
hazard
warning
system,
do
not
fold
in the
exterior
mirrors,
so
that
the
signal
lights
on
the
exterior
mirror
are
easy
to
see.
Using
turn
signals
Press
the
lever
past
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Lightly
tap
the
lever
up
or
down.
The
triple
turn
signal
duration
can
be
adjusted.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Exterior
lighting4.One-touch
turn
signal5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
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Signaling
brieflyPress
the
lever
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
turn
signal
to
flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push
the
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward.
'xHigh
beams
on,
arrow
1.
The
high
beams
light
up
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.'xHigh
beams
off/headlight
flasher,
arrow
2.
Wiper
system
General
information
Do
not
use
the
wipers
if
the
windshield
is
dry,
as
this
may
damage
the
wiper
blades
or
cause
them
to
become
worn
more
quickly.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away
state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damage may
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
riskof
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the
wipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wipj
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the
wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
moj
tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windjshield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
up
until
the
desired
position
isreached.
'xResting
position
of
the
wipers,
position
0.'xRain
sensor,
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed,
position
2.'xFast
wiper
speed,
position
3.
When
travel
is
interrupted
with
the
wiper
systemswitched
on:
when
travel
continues,
the
wipers
resume
at
their
previous
speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press
the
lever
down.
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'xSwitching
off:
press
the
lever
down
until
itreaches
its
standard
position.'xBrief
wipe:
press
the
lever
down
from
the
standard
position.
The
lever
automatically
returns
to
its
initial position
when
released.
Rain
sensor
Concept
The
rain
sensor
automatically
controls
the
time between
wipes
depending
on
the
intensity
of
therainfall.
General
information The
sensor
is
located
on
the
windshield,
directly
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
rain
sensor
is
activated,
the
wipers
can
accidentally
start
moving
in
vehicle
washes. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactij
vate
the
rain
sensor
in
vehicle
washes.
Activating
Press
the
lever
up
once
from
its
standard
posij tion,
arrow
1.
Wiping
is
started.
The
LED
in
the
wiper
lever
is
illuminated.
In
frosty
conditions,
wiper
operation
may
not
start.
Deactivating Press
the
lever
back
into
the
standard
position.
Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
adjust
the
sensitivity
of the
rain
sensor.
Upward:
high
rain
sensor
sensitivity.
Downward:
low
rain
sensor
sensitivity.
Windshield
washer
systemSafety
information
Warning
The
washer
fluid
can
freeze
onto
the
window
at low
temperatures
and
obstruct
the
view.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
use
the
washer
sysj
tems,
if
the
washer
fluid
cannot
freeze.
Use
washer
fluid
with
antifreeze,
if
needed.
NOTICE
When
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty,
the
wash
pump
cannot
work
as
intended.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
washer
system
when
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty.
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Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull
the
lever.
The
system
sprays
washer
fluid
on
the
windj shield
and
activates
the
wipers
briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The
windshield
washer
nozzles
are
automatically
heated
while
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers Concept
The
fold-away
position
enables
the
wipers
to
be
folded
away
from
the
windshield.
General
information Important,
for
instance
when
changing
the
wiper
blades
or
for
folding
away
under
frosty
condij
tions.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damage
may
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the
wipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wipj
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
moj
tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windj
shield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Folding
away
the
wipers
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
and
hold
the
wiper
lever
down,
until
the
wipers
stop
in
a
close
to
vertical
position.3.Fold
the
wipers
all
the
way
away
from
the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After
the
wipers
are
folded
back
down,
the
wiper
system
must
be
reactivated.
1.Fold
the
wipers
back
down
onto
the
windj
shield.2.Switch
on
standby
state
and
press
and
hold the
wiper
lever
down
again.3.Wipers
return
to
their
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