2020 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
helpful
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:'xIn
vehicle
washes.'xOn
narrow
roads.
Mirrors
that
were
folded
in
are
folded
out
autoj matically
at
a
speed
of
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Automatic
heating Both
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
heated
as
needed
and
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatic
dimming
feature The
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
autoj
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
car's
interior mirror,
refer
to
page
121,
are
used
to
control
this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
mirror
glass
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
tilted
downward.
This
improves
your
view
of
the
curb
and
other
formatj
ting
issue
-
low-lying
obstacles
when
parking,
for
instance.
Activating
1.

slide
the
switch
to
the
driver's
side
mirror
position.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
R.
Deactivating
Slide
the
switch
to
the
passenger's
side
mirror
position.
Interior
mirror
General
information
The
interior
mirror
is
dimmed
automatically.
Photocells
are
used
for
control:
'xIn
the
mirror
glass.'xOn
the
back
of
the
mirror.
Overview
Functional
requirements
'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
cover
the
area
between
the
interior
mirror
and
the
windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
Warning
Steering
wheel
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of accident.
Adjustng
the
steering
wheel
while
thevehicle
is
stationary
only.
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Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information The
steering
wheel
setting
is
stored
for
the
driverprofile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
profile
isselected,
the
position
is
accessed
automatically
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
current
steering
wheel
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Adjusting
Move
the
steering
wheel
to
the
preferred
height
and
angle
to
suit
your
seating
position
by
pressj
ing
the
switch.
Assistance
getting
in
and
out
The
steering
wheel
temporarily
moves
into
the
highest
position
to
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Button
for
heated
steering
wheel
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
If
the
trip
is
resumed
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
an
intermediate
stop,
the
heated
steering
wheel
activates
automatically
if
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
Memory
function
Concept
The
following
settings
can
be
stored
and,
if
necj
essary,
retrieved
using
the
memory
function:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information
Two
memory
locations
with
different
settings
can
be
set
for
each
driver
profile.
The
following
settings
are
not
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Safety
information
Warning
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
seat
or
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost. There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
retrieve
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
located
on
the
front
doors.
Storing
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
writing
on
the
button
lights
up.3.Press
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
LED
is
lit.
A
signal
sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2.
The
stored
position
is
called
up.
The
procedure
stops
when
a
switch
for
setting
the
seat
is
pressed
or
one
of
the
memory
butj tons
is
pressed
again.
Once
underway,
adjustment
of
the
seat
position
on
the
driver's
side
is
disabled
after
a
short
while.
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Concept
The
system
heats
seats
and
armrests
as needed.
General
information Seat
heating
can
also
be
used
without
armrest
heating.
Deactivate
the
armrest
heating
as
needed.
Overview
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
temperature
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
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Highest
level
reached
when
three
red
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
red
bars
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
When
ECO
PRO
is
activated,
refer
to
page
298,
the
heating
output
is
reduced.
If
the
trip
is
continued
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
a
stop,
functions
are
activated
automatically
with
the
temperature
selected
last.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Seat
heating
distribution The
heating
action
in
the
seat
cushion
and
theseat
backrest
can
be
distributed
in
different
ways.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Select
the
desired
menu
item:5.Select
desired
seat.6.Press
the
Controller
and
turn
it
to
set
the
seat
heating
distribution.
Switching
armrest
heating
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Seat
and
armrest
heating5.Select
desired
seat.6.Heat
armrests
together
with
seatActive
seat
ventilation
Concept
Integrated
fans
in
the
seat
and
armrest
areas
exj tract
air
from
the
vehicle
interior
and
thereby
proj
vide
a
comfortable
seat
temperature.
General
information Depending
on
the
setting
of
the
automatic
clij
mate
control,
the
cooling
output
will
be
increased or
reduced.
The
air
conditioning
can
be
adjusted
individually by
manually
setting
the
temperature
of
the
ventij
lation,
refer
to
page
262,
and
the
air
distribution,
refer
to
page
265.
For
maximum
cooling
output,
set
the
manual
air
distribution
to
the
upper
body
area.
Overview
Active
seat
ventilation
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
ventilation
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
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the
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Highest
level
reached
when
three
blue
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
blue
bars
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Seat
climate
control
Concept
The
seat
climate
control
combines
the
functions
of
the
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation.
General
informationThe
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation
are
operated
with
a
common
button
on
the
climate
control
panel.
When
both
systems
are
active,
a
push
of
the
butj
ton
reduces
the
intensity
of
both
functions
by
one
level
each.
The
last
active
function
or
function
that
is
configj ured
with
higher
intensity
will
be
activated
dij
rectly
when
the
system
is
switched
on
again.
When
both
functions
with
the
same
intensity configuration
are
deactivated,
the
system
will
auj
tomatically
activate
the
seat
heating.
Overview
Seat
climate
control
Switching
on1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
desired
setting
via
the
touchj
screen.
One
red
and
one
blue
LED
each
will
light
up.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
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.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
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
vejhicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exitjing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Always
transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information Accident
research
shows
that
the
safest
place
for
children
is
in
the
rear
seat.
Transport
children
younger
than
13
years
of
age
or
shorter
than
5
ft/150
cm
only
in
the
rear
seat in
suitable
child
restraint
systems
designed
forthe
age,
weight
and
size
of
the
child.
Children
13
years
of
age
or
older
must
wear
a
safety
belt as
soon
as
a
suitable
child
restraint
system
canno
longer
be
used
due
to
their
age,
weight,
orsize.
Safety
information
Warning
The
safety
belt
cannot
be
fastened
correctly
on
children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
without
suitaj
ble
additional
child
restraint
systems.
The
effij
cacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fasjtened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safetybelt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Secure
children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
using
suitable
child
restraint
systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information
Before
using
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
ensure
that
the
front,
knee,
and
side
airbags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
dej activated.
For
automatic
deactivation
of
front-
seat
passenger
airbags,
refer
to
page
174.
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Warning
Active
front-seat
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
when
the
airj bags
are
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
front-seat
passenger
airj
bags
are
deactivated
and
that
the
PASSENj
GER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
light
lights
up.
Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information
Pay
attention
to
the
specifications
and
the
operj
ating
and
safety
information
of
the
child
restraint system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
installing,
and
using
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
information
Warning
The
protective
effect
of
child
restraint
systems
and
their
fastening
systems
which
have
been
damaged
or
exposed
to
an
accident
can
be
limj
ited
or
lost.
A
child
cannot
be
properly
rej
strained
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuj
ries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
use
child
restraint
systems
which
have
been
damaged
or
exposed
to
an
accident.
If
a
child
restraint
system
and
its
fastening
sysj tem
has
been
damaged
or
exposed
to
an
accijdent,
have
these
systems
checked
and
rejplaced
by
the
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limj
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjustj ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
corj
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints
or
remove
them.
On
the
front
passenger
seat
Deactivating
airbags
Warning
Active
front-seat
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
when
the
airj bags
are
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
front-seat
passenger
airj
bags
are
deactivated
and
that
the
PASSENj
GER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
light
lights
up.
Before
installing
a
child
restraint
system
in
the
front
passenger
seat,
make
sure
that
the
front,
knee
and
side
airbags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
deactivated.
Deactivate
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
auj
tomatically,
refer
to
page
174.
Seat
position
and
height Before
installing
a
child
restraint
system,
move
the
front
passenger
seat
as
far
back
as
it
will
go
and,
if
possible,
bring
it
up
to
medium
height.
This
seat
position
and
height
ensure
the
best
possible
position
for
the
belt
and
offers
optimal
protection
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
If
the
upper
anchor
of
the
safety
belt
is
located
in
front
of
the
belt
guide
of
the
child
seat,
move
the
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carefully
forward
until
thebest
possible
belt
guide
position
is
reached.
Backrest
width
Adjustable
backrest
width:
before
installing
a child
restraint
system
in
the
front
passenger
seat,open
the
backrest
width
completely.
Do
notchange
the
backrest
width
again
and
do
not
callup
a
memory
position.
Child
seat
security
The
safety
belts
in
the
rear
and
the
front
passenj
ger
safety
belt
can
be
permanently
locked
to
fasj
ten
child
restraint
systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull
out
the
belt
strap
completely.2.Secure
the
child
restraint
system
with
the
safety
belt.3.Allow
the
belt
strap
to
be
pulled
in
and
pull
it
tight
against
the
child
restraint
system.
The
safety
belt
is
locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle
the
safety
belt
buckle.2.Remove
the
child
restraint
system.3.Allow
the
belt
strap
to
be
pulled
in
comj
pletely.LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information LATCH:
Lower
Anchors
and
Tether
for
Children.Pay
attention
to
the
specifications
and
the
operj
ating
and
safety
information
from
the
child
rej
straint
system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
inj
stalling,
and
using
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information The
lower
anchors
may
be
used
to
attach
the
CRS
to
the
vehicle
seat
up
to
a
combined
child
and
CRS
weight
of
65
lbs/30
kg
when
the
child
is restrained
by
the
internal
harnesses.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
are not
correctly
engaged,
the
protective
effect
of
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
can
be
limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
lower
anchors
are
sej
curely
engaged
and
that
the
LATCH
child
rej
straint
fixing
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
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