2020 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addij
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
system
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Cross
traffic
warning5.Cross
traffic
warning
Or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Parking
and
Maneuvering5.Cross
traffic
warning6.Cross
traffic
warning
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
parkj
ing
assistant.
Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
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Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
rej
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the camera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sigjnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
rej
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIf
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
thesensors,
that
hide
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
drivingcomfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
128.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROBalanced
outSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirmActive
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
durjing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
by
permanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all driving
conditions.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
tunings. The
tunings
are
assigned
to
the
different
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
128.
Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROComfortableSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Adaptive
M
Chassis
Professional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
enjcompasses
the
following
systems:
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'xLow-lying
sport
chassis.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
General
informationFor
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sysj
tem
or
the
Driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
folj
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode:
'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked
individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used. The
resulting
braking
power
is
simultaneously
largely
compensated
by
an
engine
intervention.
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Climate
controlVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
specification:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
refer
to
page
254.Climate
control
operation,
refer
to
page
255.Maximum
cooling,
refer
to
page
255.AUTO
program,
refer
to
page
255.Recirculated-air
mode,
refer
to
page
257.Air
flow,
manual,
refer
to
page
257.Air
distribution,
manual,
refer
to
page
257.Defrost
and
defog
the
windj
shield,
refer
to
page
258.Rear
window
defroster,
refer
to
page
258.Seite
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ButtonFunctionActive
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
118.Seat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
116.Opening
the
Climate
menu,
rej
fer
to
page
254.
For
the
following
settings,
for
inj
stance:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
parked-car
ventilaj
tion.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
menu
is
displayed.
For
example,
the
following
climate
control
funcj
tions
can
be
accessed
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xHeating/ventilation.'xAir
quality.'xSeats/surfaces.'xParked-car
ventilation/heating
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
functions,
e.g.,
switching
on/off,
inj
tensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xMenu.'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
Switching
off
'xComplete
system:Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
lower
button
on
the
front
passenger
side.
Temperature
Concept
The
automatic
climate
control
achieves
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
if
needed,
by
using
the
maximum
cooling
or
heating
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Adjusting Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8.OK
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
region
can
be
adjusted.
The
temperature
is
individually
adjusted,
e.g.
colder
toward
blue,
warmer
toward
red.
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The
air
flow
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
bodyregion
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
onthe
adjusted
temperature.
This
does
not
change
the
set
interior
temperaj
ture
for
the
driver
and
front
passenger.
Adjusting
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temp.
adjustment
upper
body7.Set
the
desired
temperature:'xToward
blue:
colder.'xToward
red:
warmer.
Air
conditioning
Concept
The
air
in
the
car's
interior
will
be
cooled
and
dej
humidified
and,
depending
on
the
temperature setting,
warmed
again.
The
car's
interior
can
only
be
cooled
with
the drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button
on
the
lower
side.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.A/C
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
with
the
engine
running.
Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
with
the
AUTO
program.
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
conj densation
water
develops
and
collects
underjneath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
Concept
The
system
is
set
to
the
lowest
temperature,
opj timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
General
information
The
function
is
available
with
external
temperaj
tures
above
approx.
32


Switching
on/offPress
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
AUTO
program
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
inj tensity
of
the
AUTO
program,
and
outside
influjences,
the
air
is
directed
to
the
windshield,
side
windows,
upper
body,
and
into
the
floor
area.
The
air
conditioning,
refer
to
page
255,
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
proj gram.
Point
the
side
vents
toward
the
side
windows.
At
the
same
time,
a
condensation
sensor
conj
trols
the
program
so
as
to
prevent
window
conj
densation
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
program
is
switched
off
automatij
cally,
when
manual
air
distribution
is
set.
Intensity
With
the
AUTO
program
switched
on,
the
intenj sity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
automatic
control
for
the
air
flow
and
air
distribution.
Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
air
flow
and
air
distribution
are
controlled
auj tomatically
depending
on
the
selected
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate control
display.
Convertible
program When
the
convertible
top
is
open,
the
convertible
program
is
activated
as
well.
In
the
convertible
program,
the
automatic
climate
control
is
optij mized
for
driving
with
the
convertible
top
open.
Inaddition,
the
air
flow
is
increased
as
the
vehiclespeed
increases.
The
efficiency
of
the
convertible
program
can
be greatly
enhanced
by
installing
the
wind
deflector.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
Concept
The
automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
recj
ognizes
odors
or
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
outside
air
supply
is
shut
off
and
the
interior
air
is
recirculated.
General
information If
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detects
polluj
tants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
the
shut-off automatically.
If
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
continuj
ously
flows
into
the
car's
interior.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
windowfogging
increases.
Switching
on/off
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