2020 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

'xFlash
when
locking/unlocking
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lockj
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
Sound
when
locking/unlocking
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked
The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Unlock
at
end
of
trip
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vej
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xLock
automatically
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'xLock
after
starting
to
driveThe
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Trunk
lid
Trunk
lid
and
doorsDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counjtry
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Key
button
settings4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xTailgate
The
trunk
lid
is
opened.'xTailgate
and
door(s)
The
trunk
lid
is
opened
and
the
doors
are unlocked.
Comfort
Access
Touchless
locking
and
unlocking
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Comfort
access5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xUnlock
when
approaching'xLock
when
walking
away
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Turn
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vehicle
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Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
43.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood
or
the
trunk
lid.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
durj ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
towj
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
the
exterior
lighting.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either
with
the
vehicle
key
or
via
Comfort
Access,
the
alarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is
opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
even
when
thealarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
trunk
lid
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
monijtored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourjself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
secj onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
trunk
lid
are
not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
senj
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
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An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:
'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emerj gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key,
refer
topage
87.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
vej
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
front
pasj
senger
door
handle
completely.
Power
windows
Safety
information
Warning
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and
objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
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'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
84.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
84.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
94.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information
If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
inj terrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
mightprevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
With
the
safety
switch,
it
is
possible
to
block
parj ticular
functions
in
the
rear.
This
makes
sense,for
instance
if
children
or
animals
are
carried
inthe
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
General
information The
following
functions
can
be
locked
by
pressjing
the
safety
switch:
'xOpening
and
closing
of
the
rear
windows
usjing
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblind
in
the
rearwindow
using
the
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Switching
on/offPress
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Rear
window
rollersunblind
General
information The
safety
switch,
refer
to
page
108,
in
the
drivj
er's
door
can
be
used
to
prevent
children
from
operating
the
roller
sunblind
using
the
switches
in
the
rear,
for
instance.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
operating
the
roller
sunblind,
objects stored
on
the
shelf
may
damage
the
roller
sunj blind.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
theroller
sunblind
is
clear
during
the
operation.
Overview
driver's
door
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
Overview
of
rear
doors
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
Operation Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
roller
sunblind
or
to
close
the
open
roller
sunblind.
If
the
button
is
pressed
again
during
the
movej
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppoj
site
direction.
Hold
the
button
down
to
operate
the
roller
sunj
blinds
on
the
rear
window
and
on
the
side
winj dows
at
the
same
time.
System
limits
If
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sunj blind
after
having
activated
it
consecutively
anumber
of
times,
the
overheating
protection
mechanism
is
active.
The
system
is
blocked
for
a
limited
time
to
prevent
overheating.
Let
the
sysj tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblind
cannot
be
moved
at
low
intej
rior
temperatures.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
General
information The
safety
switch,
refer
to
page
108,
in
the
drivj
er's
door
can
be
used
to
prevent
children,
for
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from
operating
the
roller
sunblinds
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
Overview
Buttons
for
the
roller
sunblinds.
Operation Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
roller
sunblind
or
to
close
the
open
roller
sunblind.
If
the
button
is
pressed
again
during
the
movej
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppoj
site
direction.
System
limits If
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sunj
blinds
after
having
activated
them
consecutively
a
number
of
times,
the
overheating
protection
mechanism
is
active.
The
system
is
blocked
for
a
limited
time
to
prevent
overheating.
Let
the
sysj
tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblinds
cannot
be
moved
at
low
inj terior
temperatures.
Glass
sunroof
General
information The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
opj
erated
using
the
same
switch.
The
rear
sun
protection
is
operated
using
sepaj
rate
buttons.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the glass
sunroof.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
glass
sunroof
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
With
a
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
glass
sunroof
collides
with
the
supports
of
the
roof-
mounted
luggage
rack
when
opening.
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
the
glass
sunroof
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
With
a
roof-mounted
lugj gage
rack,
do
not
open
the
glass
sunroof,
onlyraise
it.
Overview
1Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof/
front
sun
protection.2Closing
the
rear
sun
protection.3Opening
the
rear
sun
protection.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
vehicle
key
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Lifting/closing
glass
sunroofPush
switch
briefly
upward.'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately
'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes.'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
past the
resistance
point.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes
automatij
cally.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly
press
the
switch
twice
insuccession
in
the
desired
direcjtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
proj
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
and
convenient
closing
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
84.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
94.
Comfort
position
In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
inj terior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
funcjtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
tothis
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sunj
roof
fully.
Opening/closing
the
rear
sun
protection
On
the
roofliner
control
panel Press
the
button
to
open
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
Press
the
button
to
close
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
On
the
control
panel
in
the
rear
doors
It
is
not
possible
to
operate
the
rear
sun
protecj
tion
via
the
switches
in
the
rear
if
the
safety
funcj tion,
refer
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Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
sunprotection
or
to
close
the
open
sun
proj
tection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement. When
the
button
is
pressed
again,
the
sun
proj
tection
will
move
in
the
opposite
direction.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof
and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closj ing.
General
information If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open
position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If
there
is
an
external
danger,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spej
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resistj
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.Closing
from
the
lifted
position
without
jam
protection
In
the
event
of
danger,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
without
jam
protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
closj
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
operj
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions.
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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