2020 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

OperationPress
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recircuj
lated-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xFresh
air'xAir
recirculation'xAuto-recirculate
To
prevent
window
fogging,
recirculated-air
mode
switches
off
automatically
after
a
certain amount
of
time,
depending
on
the
environmental
conditions.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
windowfogging
increases.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually Concept
The
air
flow
for
climate
control
can
be
adjusted
manually.
General
information
To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
switch
off
AUTO program
first.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
control
display.
The
air
flow
may
be
reduced
automatically
to save
battery
power.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj
justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
program:'xWindows,
upper
body
region,
and
floor
area.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.'xWindows
and
floor
area.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
region.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
control
display.
SYNC
program Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
setj
tings
of
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front-passenger
side
and
the
rear:
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Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Synchronize
The
program
is
switched
off
automatically
if
the settings
on
the
front
passenger
side
or
in
the
rear
are
changed.
Defrosting
windshield
and
remove
condensation
Concept
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from the
windshield
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
system
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
with
the system
switched
on.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
press
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
or
switch
on
air
conditioning
to
utilize
the
condensation
sensor.
Make
sure
that
air
can
flow
to
the
windj
shield.
Rear
window
defroster Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.The
function
is
available
with
the
engine
running.
The
rear
window
defroster
switches
off
automatj
ically
after
a
certain
period
of
time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
The
microfilter
removes
dust
and
pollen
from
the
incoming
air.
The
activated-charcoal
filter
also
removes
gasj eous
pollutants
from
the
outside
air
that
enters
the
vehicle.
Have
this
combined
filter
changed
during
vehicle maintenance.
Ventilation
Concept
The
air
flow
directions
can
be
individually
adj
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information The
air
flow
directions
can
be
adjusted
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
vents
and
position
them
to
ensure
efj
fective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation The
air
flow
is
directed
towards
the
passengers.
The
air
flow
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
on
the
adjusted
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation The
air
flow
is
not
directed
towards
the
passenj
gers.
The
car's
interior
is
warmed
or
cooled
indij
rectly,
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
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Front
ventilation'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.
Ventilation
in
rear,
center
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.'xThumbwheel
for
varying
the
temperature,
arj
row
3.
Toward
blue:
colder.
Toward
red:
warmer.Rear
automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Seat
heating.
Switching
on/off
Via
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5.Second
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
The
rear
automatic
climate
control
is
not
ready
for
operation
if
the
automatic
climate
control
is switched
off
or
if
the
function
for
defrosting
the
windows
and
removing
condensation
is
active.
Using
the
button:
switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
bottom
of
the
butj
ton.
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.Second
row
of
seats6.Driver
or
Front
passenger7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
control
display.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
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.
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Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
AUTO
intensity,
and
outside
influences,
the
air
is
directed
to
the
upper
body
and
into
the
floor area.
Intensity
With
the
AUTO
program
activated,
the
automatic intensity
control
can
be
changed:
Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.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.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The
air
flow
for
climate
control
can
be
adjusted
manually.
General
information
To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
switch
off
AUTO program
first.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
control
display.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button
to
select
a
program:'xUpper
body
region.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.
Parked-car
ventilation
Concept
The
car's
interior
can
be
cooled
or
heated
before driving
off
with
the
parked-car
ventilation.
Dej
pending
on
set
temperature
and
ambient
temj
perature,
the
car's
interior
is
ventilated
or
possij bly
heated
using
the
residual
engine
heat.
General
information The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directlyor
via
a
preset
departure
time.
The
activation
time
is
determined
based
on
the
external
temperature.
The
system
promptly switches
on
before
the
selected
departure
time.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
and
not
in
drive-ready
state.'xBattery
is
sufficiently
charged.
If
parked-car
ventilation
is
switched
on,
the vehicle
battery
will
be
discharged.
Thus,
limit
the
maximum
activation
time
to
save
the
vej
hicle
battery.
The
system
will
be
available
again
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'xMake
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are
set
correctly.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Switching
on/off
directly
General
information There
are
different
ways
to
switch
the
system
on
or
off.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a certain
period
of
time.
The
system
continues
to run
for
some
time
after
being
switched
off.
Using
the
button
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
parked-
car
ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the
automatic
climate
control
buttons.
Switching
on
Press
any
button
except:
'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
bottom
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Start
now
Via
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
conj
trol
display.
Flashing:
the
parked-car
ventilation
is
switched
on.
Departure
time
Concept
Different
departure
times
can
be
set
to
ensure
a comfortable
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
time
of
departure.
'xOne-time
departure
time:
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The
system
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
weekday:
time
and
dayof
the
week
can
be
set.
On
the
desired
weekdays,
the
system
will
be switched
on
promptly
before
the
set
deparjture
time.
The
departure
time
is
preselected
in
two
steps:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
times.
A
minimum
of
10
minutes
should
pass
betweensetting/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
planned
departure
time
to
allow
a
sufficient
pej
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
desired
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
desired
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.7.OKActivating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If
a
departure
time
is
to
influence
the
switching
on
of
parked-car
ventilation,
the
respective
dej parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
on
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Display


,



Symbol
on
the
climate
control
display
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Stationary
climate
control through
Remote
EngineStart
Concept
Stationary
climate
control
cools
or
heats
the
car's
interior
prior
to
departure
to
a
comfortable
temj perature.
The
system
automatically
cools,
vents,
and
heats
depending
on
the
interior,
external, and
set
temperature.
Snow
and
ice
may
be
rejmoved
more
easily.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
and
allows
it
to
run
for
a
limited
period
of
time.
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Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
inj
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
pollute
the
area
in
and
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
into
the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
polluj
tants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
enj
closed
areas
or
areas
with
insufficient
ventilaj tion,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumulate
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suffij
cient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
stationary
clij mate
control
in
enclosed
areas
or
areas
with
injsufficient
ventilation,
e.g.
in
enclosed
garages.
Warning
When
stationary
climate
control
is
in
operation,
high
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system.
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
exhaust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Make
sure
that
no combustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
during
stationary
climate
conj
trol
operation,
e.g.
leaves,
grass,
gas,
gasoline,
oil
or
other
combustible
objects.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
and
not
in
drive-ready
state.'xBattery
is
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivatedagain.'xThe
fuel
tank
capacity
is
sufficient.'xHood
is
closed.'xMake
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are
set
correctly.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Enabling
the
automatic
engine
start
function
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
Otherwise,
the
engine
cannot
switch
on
autoj
matically
to
climatize
the
car's
interior.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.If
necessary,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Starting
engine
for
clim.
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
The
activation
of
the
system
is
confirmed
by
flashing
twice.
The
parking
lights
are
switched
on
as
long
as
the
system
is
switched
on.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Switching
on/off
directlyGeneral
information
There
are
different
ways
to
switch
the
system
on
or
off:
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