2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
useful
in
thefollowing
situations:'xIn
car
washes.'xIn
narrow
streets.
Mirrors
which
are
folded
in
automatically
fold
out
when
the
vehicle
reaches
a
speed
of
approxij mately
40
km/h,
25
mph.
Automatic
heating If
required,
both
exterior
mirrors
are
automaticallyheated
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatic
dimming
The
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
autoj
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
rear-view mirror
are
used
to
control
this
function.
Automatic
parking
function,
exterior
mirror
Principle
When
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
passenger- side
mirror
glass
is
tilted
downwards.
This
proj vides
a
better
view
of
the
kerb
or
other
obstaclesnear
the
ground,
for
example
when
parking.
Activating
1.

Push
the
switch
to
the
driver's
mirror
position.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
R.
Deactivating
Push
the
switch
to
the
passenger-side
mirror
poj
sition.
Rear-view
mirror
General The
rear-view
mirror
is
dimmed
automatically.The
function
is
controlled
by
photocells:
'xIn
the
mirror
glass.'xOn
the
back
of
the
mirror.
Overview
Operating
requirements
'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
obstruct
the
zone
between
the
rear-view
mirror
and
the
windscreen.
Steering
wheel
Safety
note
WARNING
Adjusting
the
steering
wheel
while
driving
may cause
the
steering
wheel
to
move
unexpectj edly.
You
could
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
adjust
the
steering
wheel
when
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standj
still.
Electrical
steering
wheel
adjustment
General The
steering
wheel
setting
is
saved
for
the
curj
rent
driver
profile.
If
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
position
that
applies
when
the
drive-ready state
is
switched
on
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
steering
wheel
position
can
be
saved
with
the
memory
function.
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Temporarily,
the
steering
wheel
moves
to
thehighest
position
to
facilitate
getting
into
and
out
of
the
vehicle.
Adjusting
Press
the
switch
to
adjust
the
steering
wheel
to
the
correct
fore/aft
position
and
height
for
your
seating
position.
Steering
wheel
heating
Overview
Button
for
steering
wheel
heating
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
If
a
journey
is
resumed
within
about
15
minutes
after
a
temporary
stop,
steering
wheel
heating
is
automatically
switched
on,
provided
that
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
journey.
Memory
function
Principle
The
memory
function
enables
the
following
setj tings
to
be
stored
and
retrieved
when
required:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-Up
Display.
General
For
each
driver
profile,
two
memory
slots
can
be assigned
with
different
settings.
The
following
settings
are
not
saved:
'xBackrest
width.'xLumbar
support.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
may cause
the
seat
or
steering
wheel
to
move
unexj
pectedly.
You
could
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
call
up
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
at
standj
still.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
entrapment
when
the
seats are
moved.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Before
making
any
adjustment,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
seat
is
clear.
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Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
on
the
front
doors.
Saving
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
lettering
in
the
button
is
illuminated.3.Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
letj
tering
is
illuminated.
A
signal
sounds.
Recalling
Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2.The
saved
position
is
called
up.
The
operation
is
halted
when
you
press
a
seat
adjustment
switch
or
press
one
of
the
memory
buttons
again.
Once
underway,
adjustment
of
the
seat
position on
the
driver's
side
is
disabled
after
a
short
while.
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Principle
The
system
heats
the
seats
and
armrests
if
rej
quired.
General Seat
heating
can
also
be
used
without
armrest
heating.
Deactivate
the
armrest
heating
if
rej quired.
Overview
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
temperature
stage:'xPress
the
button
once
per
stage.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
stage
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
stage
on
the
touchj screen.
Three
red
LEDs
on
the
button
or
three
redbars
on
the
Control
Display
indicate
the
highj
est
stage.
If
a
journey
is
resumed
within
about
15
minutes
after
a
temporary
stop,
the
functions
are
autoj
matically
switched
on
at
the
last
temperature
setting.
If
ECO
PRO
is
activated,
the
heater
output
is
rej
duced.
For
further
information:
ECO
PRO,
see
page
328.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
are
extinguished.
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Seat
heating
distribution
The
heat
distribution
between
the
seat
cushion
and
the
backrest
can
be
varied.1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Select
the
desired
menu
item.5.Select
the
desired
seat.6.Press
and
turn
the
Controller
to
adjust
the seat
heating
distribution.
Switching
the
armrest
heating
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Seat
and
armrest
heating5.Select
the
desired
seat.6.Heat
armrests
with
seat
Neck
warmer
Principle
The
neck
warmer
provides
a
temperature-conj
trolled
neck
area
using
a
supply
of
hot
air.
General
With
the
convertible
top
open,
the
air
supply
and
the
temperature
are
adjusted
depending
on speed
and
outside
temperature.
With
the
convertible
top
closed,
the
three
adjustj
able
levels
are
independent
of
speed
and
outside temperature.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Too
hot
air
can
exit
from
the
ventilation
jets. This
can
lead
to
burn
in
the
direct
proximity
of
the
ventilation
jets.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury. Make
sure
that
sufficient
distance
is
maintained
to
the
ventilation
jets.
Adjust
the
air
supply
if
necessary.
NOTE
If
the
ventilation
jet
of
the
air
collar
is
covered, heat
cannot
exit
as
intended.
Heat
accumuj
lates.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not cover
the
ventilation
jet,
for
example
using
seatcovers.
Overview
Neck
warmer
Switching
on Press
the
button
once
per
stage.
Maximum
temperature
and
fan
power
is
indicated
by
three
illuminated
LEDs.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
are
extinguished.
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Active
seat
ventilation
Principle
Integrated
fans
in
the
seat
and
backrest
surfaces suck
air
out
of
the
vehicle
interior,
thus
ensuring
that
the
seat
is
pleasant
to
sit
on.
General Depending
on
the
automatic
air
conditioning
setj
ting,
the
cooling
effect
is
increased
or
reduced.
The
cooling
function
can
be
adapted
individually
by
setting
the
ventilation
temperature
and
the
air
distribution
manually.
For
maximum
cooling,
adjust
the
air
distribution
manually
to
the
upper
body
area.
Overview
Active
seat
ventilation
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
ventilation
stage:'xPress
the
button
once
per
stage.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
stage
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
stage
on
the
touchj screen.
Three
blue
LEDs
on
the
button
or
three
bluebars
on
the
Control
Display
indicate
the
highj
est
stage.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
are
extinguished.
Seat
air
conditioning
Principle
The
seat
air
conditioning
combines
the
seat heating
and
active
seat
ventilation
functions.
General The
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation
are
operated
via
the
same
button
on
the
HVAC
conj
trol
panel.
If
both
systems
are
active,
pressing
the
button will
reduce
the
intensity
of
both
functions
by
one
stage
in
each
case.
The
last
active
or
higher
intensity
function
is
actij
vated
directly
when
the
system
is
switched
on
again.
If
both
functions
are
switched
off
at
the
same
time
with
the
same
intensity
setting,
the
system
automatically
activates
the
seat
heating.
Overview
Seat
air
conditioning
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
desired
setting
via
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One
red
and
one
blue
LED
illuminate.
Switching
offPress
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
are
extinguished.
Regulation
climate
control
Principle
Depending
on
the
equipment,
some
heating
and cooling
functions
can
be
activated
automatically according
to
the
outside
temperature.
General The
outside
temperature
from
which
the
funcj
tions
are
to
be
activated
automatically
can
be
set using
iDrive.
Activation
is
performed
if
the
outside
temperaj
ture
exceeds
or
falls
below
the
set
temperature in
the
first
few
minutes
after
drive-ready
state
has
been
switched
on.
A
new
alignment
is
carj
ried
out
after
the
settings
have
been
changed.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
following
functions
can
be
activated
automatij
cally:
'xSeat
heating.'xSteering
wheel
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
If
the
journey
is
continued
within
about
15
mij
nutes
after
a
temporary
stop,
the
functions
are automatically
activated
with
the
most
recent
setj
tings.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
seat
belt
of
the
driver's
seat
is
fastened.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.If
necessary,
Regulation
climate
control5.Select
the
desired
function.6.Activate
the
required
rule.7.If
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Carrying
children
safelyVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Important
considerations
Safety
notes
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
WARNING
Hot
vehicles
can
have
fatal
consequences,
in
particular
for
children
or
pets.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
leave
anyone
unsuj
pervised
in
the
vehicle,
especially
children
or
pets.
WARNING
Child
restraint
systems
and
their
parts
can
get very
hot
when
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
Conj
tact
with
hot
parts
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
expose
the
child
restraint
system
to
direct
sunlight;
cover
the
child
rej straint
system
if
necessary.
It
may
be
necessary
to
allow
the
child
restraint
system
to
cool
down before
strapping
a
child
in.
Do
not
leave
chilj
dren
unsupervised
in
the
vehicle.
Children
on
the
rear
seats
General
Accident
research
has
shown
that
the
safest
place
for
children
is
on
the
rear
seat.
Wherever
possible,
children
younger
than
12
years
old
or
shorter
than
150
cm,
5
ft
should only
be
transported
in
the
rear
using
child
rejstraint
systems
appropriate
for
their
age,
weight
and
stature.
Children
aged
12
years
and
older must
be
secured
with
a
seat
belt
as
soon
as
useof
a
child
restraint
system
is
no
longer
approprijate
due
to
their
age,
weight
or
stature.
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Safety
note
WARNING
Children
shorter
than
150
cm,
5
ft
cannot
wear
the
seat
belt
correctly
without
using
additional child
restraint
systems.
The
protective
function
of
the
seat
belts
may
be
limited
or
may
even
fail completely
if
the
seat
belts
are
worn
incorrectly.If
a
seat
belt
is
not
worn
correctly,
additional
injjuries
can
be
caused,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
action.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Children
under
150
cm,
5
ft
tall
must
be
secured
in
suitable child
restraint
systems.
Not
for
Australia/New
Zealand:
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
GeneralWhen
using
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
frontpassenger
seat,
make
sure
that
the
front
andside
airbags
on
the
passenger
side
are
deactivaj
ted.
Front
passenger
airbags
can
only
be
deactij vated
with
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airj
bags.
If
the
front
passenger
airbags
cannot
be
deactivated,
do
not
carry
children
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
even
in
suitable
child
restraint
systems.
For
further
information:
Key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags,
see
page
197.
Safety
note
WARNING
Active
front
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
if
they
are
deployed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
front passenger
airbags
are
deactivated
and
the
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
lamp
is
ilj
luminated.
Fitting
child
restraints
General
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
injstructions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
child
restraint
systems
and
their
attachment systems
have
been
damaged
or
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident,
their
protective
funcj
tion
may
be
limited
or
may
fail
completely.
A
child
might
not
be
adequately
restrained,
for
exj ample
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
action.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even death.
Child
restraint
systems
that
are
damaged
or
have
been
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident
must
not
be
used
further.
If
attachment
systems
have
been
damaged
or
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident,
have
them checked
and
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer,
another
qualified
Service Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
WARNING
If
the
seat
is
not
adjusted
properly
or
the
child
seat
has
been
installed
incorrectly,
the
child
rej
straint
system
may
have
limited
stability
or
may
not
be
stable
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
rests
firmly
against
the
backrest.
Wherj
ever
possible,
adapt
the
backrest
angle
of
all
the
relevant
seat
backrests
and
adjust
the
seats
correctly.
Make
sure
that
the
seats
and
their
backrests
are
correctly
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints,
or
remove
them.
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