2020 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

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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Steptronic
transmission
Concept
The
Steptronic
transmission
combines
the
funcj tions
of
an
automatic
transmission
with
the
posj sibility
of
manual
shifting,
if
needed.
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,
for
instance
with
the
parking
brake.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D
Selector
lever
position
for
normal
vehicle
operaj tion.
All
gears
for
forward
travel
are
activated
auj
tomatically.
R
is
reverse
Engage
selector
lever
position
R
only
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Neutral
N
The
vehicle
may
be
pushed
or
roll
without
power, for
instance
in
vehicle
washes
in
selector
lever position
N.
Parking
position
PGeneral
information
Selector
lever
position,
for
instance
for
parking
the
vehicle.
The
transmission
blocks
the
drive wheels
in
selector
lever
position
P.
Engage
selector
lever
position
P
only
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
P
is
engaged
automatically
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automatij
cally
in
situations
such
as
the
following:'xAfter
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and selector
lever
position
R,
D
or
M/S
is
enjgaged.'xAfter
the
standby
state
has
been
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.'xIf
the
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled,
the
driver's
door
is
opened,
and
the
brake
pedal is
not
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationaryand
selector
lever
position
D,
M/S
or
R
is
enj
gaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To
prevent
the
vehicle
from
creeping
after
you
select
a
drive
mode,
maintain
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal
until
you
are
ready
to
start.
Functional
requirements
Only
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
is
it
possible
to
change
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
another
selector
lever
position.
The
selection
lever
position
P
cannot
be
changed
until
all
technical
requirements
are
met.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A
selector
lever
lock
prevents
the
following
faultyoperation:
'xUnintentional
shifting
into
selector
lever
posij
tion
R.'xUnintentional
shifting
from
selector
lever
poj sition
P
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2.Press
and
hold
the
button
to
release
the
sejlector
lever
lock.3.Push
the
selector
lever
in
the
desired
direcj
tion,
past
a
resistance
point,
if
needed.
The
selector
lever
automatically
returns
to
the
center
position
when
released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
is
to
roll
without
its
own
power
for
a
short
distance,
for
instance
in
a
vehicle
wash,
or
be
pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
on the
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold,
referto
page
132.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
sej
lector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
disj
played.
The
vehicle
can
roll.
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automatij
cally
after
approximately
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
you
may
not
be
able
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock,
if
needed,
refer
to
page
141.
Kickdown Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance.
Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position.
Sport
program
M/S Concept
The
shifting
points
and
shifting
times
in
the
Sport
program
are
designed
for
a
sportier
driving style.
The
transmission,
for
instance
shifts
up
later
and
the
shifting
times
are
shorter.
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Activating
the
Sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selectorlever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selecjtor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forj ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automatij
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If
driving
mode
SPORT,
refer
to
page
130,
is
sej
lected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
does not
automatically
upshift
in
M/S
manual
mode once
the
maximum
speed
is
reached.
Depending
on
the
BMW
M
drive
configuration,
this
function
is
active
independently
of
the
drivj
ing
mode.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kickj down.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
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Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
padj
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
withj
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:'xPull
and
hold
right
shift
paddle.'xIn
addition
to
the
briefly
pulled
right
shift
padj dle,
briefly
pull
the
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
padj dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simultaj
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short- term
manual
mode.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
up:
briefly
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xTo
shift
down:
briefly
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xThe
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
bypulling
and
holding
the
left
shift
paddle.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
disjplayed,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
must audibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
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5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
For
additional
information,
see
the
chapter
on tow-starting
and
towing,
refer
to
page
347.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
surjrounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in,
refer
to
page
284,
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Functional
requirements Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
transj mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
conj
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
is
a
variable
display.
When
you
change
to
a
different
program
via
Drivj
ing
Dynamics
Control,
the
displays
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
adapt
to
the
respective
driving
mode.
General
informationThe
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
canbe
deactivated
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview1Fuel
gauge\_ 148
Range\_ 1502Speedometer3Central
display
area\_ 143
Service
requirements\_ 150
Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Attenj
tion
Camera5Tachometer\_ 149
Selection
lists\_ 153
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster\_ 144
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data\_ 154
ECO
PRO
displays\_ 289
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control\_ 129
Transmission
display\_ 1386Engine
temperature\_1507External
temperature\_ 1508Check
Control\_1459Speed
Limit
Assist\_ 222
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 152
Time\_ 67
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
configuration,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
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'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
prej view
with
destination
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
requirements.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
assist
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle.
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Only
objects
that
are
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equipj ment
version
and
country
variant.
Driving
mode
view
Concept
When
the
driving
mode
view
is
deactivated,
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
remain
unj
changed
and
do
not
adapt
to
the
respective
drivj ing
mode
when
the
program
is
changed
via
Drivjing
Dynamics
Control.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Driving
mode
viewAdjusting
Individual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayed
in
the
tachometer
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xTrip
data.'xEfficiency
display.
Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
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