2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Switching
the
reading
lights
on/off
Press
the
button.
Ambient
lighting
General Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
lighting
for
some
of
the
interior
lights
can
be
adjusted.
Switching
on/off The
ambient
lighting
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
switched
off
when
the vehicle
is
locked.
If
the
ambient
light
was
deactivated
using
iDrive,
it
is
not
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unj
locked.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Ambient
light
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Selecting
the
colour
scheme
1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Colour5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Adjusting
the
brightness
1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Brightness5.Select
the
desired
setting.Dynamic
light
Individual
actions,
for
example
incoming
calls
or
open
doors,
are
indicated
by
light
effects.1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Dynamic
light5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Dimmed
during
the
journey
The
lighting
in
the
interior
is
dimmed
for
certain
lights
during
journeys
in
the
dark.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Dimmed
for
night
driving
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Bowers
&
Wilkins
DiamondSurround
Sound
System
General Some
loudspeakers
in
the
vehicle
are
illuminaj
ted.
The
brightness
can
be
set
individually.
The
loudspeaker
lighting
is
switched
off
when
the
loudspeakers
are
muted.
Switching
on/off
The
loudspeaker
lighting
is
switched
on
when the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
switched
off
whenthe
vehicle
is
locked.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Interior
lighting4.Bowers
&
Wilkins
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
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the
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SafetyVehicle
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
spej cial
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.
Airbags
1Front
airbag,
driver2Front
airbag,
front
passenger3Side
airbag4Knee
airbagFront
airbags
Front
airbags
protect
the
driver
and
front
pasj
senger
in
the
event
of
a
head-on
collision
where the
protection
of
the
seat
belts
alone
would
nolonger
be
sufficient.Side
airbag
In
a
side-on
crash,
the
side
airbag
protects
the side
of
the
body
in
the
chest,
pelvic
and
head area.
Knee
airbag Depending
on
the
equipment
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The
knee
airbag
protects
the
legs
in
the
event
ofa
head-on
crash.
Protective
function GeneralAirbags
are
not
activated
in
every
collision,
for
exj
ample,
in
minor
accidents.
Information
for
optimum
airbag
effectiveness
WARNING
If
the
seat
position
is
incorrect
or
the
deployj
ment
area
of
the
airbag
is
restricted,
the
airbag system
cannot
provide
the
intended
level
ofprotection
or
may
cause
additional
injurieswhen
it
deploys.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
evendeath.
Observe
the
following
to
achieve
optijmum
protective
function.
'xKeep
a
distance
from
the
airbags.'xAlways
grip
the
steering
wheel
at
the
steeringwheel
rim.
Place
your
hands
in
the
3
o'clock
and
9
o'clock
positions
to
minimise
the
risk
of injury
to
hands
or
arms
when
the
airbag
dej
ploys.'xAdjust
the
seat
and
steering
wheel
so
the
driver
can
reach
over
the
steering
wheel
diagj onally.
Select
the
settings
so
that,
when
reaching
over,
the
shoulders
stay
in
contact
with
the
backrest
and
the
upper
body
stays
as
far
away
from
the
steering
wheel
as
possij
ble.'xMake
sure
that
the
front-seat
passenger
is sitting
correctly,
i.e.
with
their
feet
and
legs
in
the
footwell,
not
resting
on
the
dashboard.'xMake
sure
that
vehicle
occupants
keep
their head
away
from
the
side
airbag.'xDo
not
place
any
other
persons,
pets
or
objjects
between
the
airbags
and
occupants.'xKeep
the
dashboard
and
windscreen
area
onthe
passenger
side
clear,
for
example
do
notattach
adhesive
foil
or
covers
and
do
not
fit
brackets
for
navigation
devices
or
mobile
telj
ephones,
for
example.'xDo
not
glue
the
airbag
covers
and
do
not
cover
or
modify
them
in
any
way.'xDo
not
use
the
front
airbag
cover
on
the
front
passenger's
side
as
a
tray.'xDo
not
install
seat
covers,
cushions
or
other
objects
on
the
front
seats
if
they
are
not
spej
cifically
designed
for
use
on
seats
with
intej gral
side
airbags.'xDo
not
hang
items
of
clothing
for
example
coats
or
jackets
over
the
backrests.'xDo
not
modify
individual
components
of
the
system
or
its
wiring.
This
also
applies
to
the covers
of
the
steering
wheel,
the
dashboardand
seats.'xDo
not
dismantle
the
airbag
system.
Even
if
all
this
information
is
observed,
injuries
rej
sulting
from
contact
with
the
airbag
cannot
be
entirely
ruled
out
depending
on
the
situation.
The
noise
caused
by
the
deployment
of
an
airj
bag
may
lead
to
temporary
hearing
loss
in
vehij
cle
occupants
sensitive
to
noise.
Operational
readiness
of
the
airbag
system
Safety
notes
WARNING
Individual
components
of
the
airbag
system
may
be
hot
after
airbag
deployment.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
individual
compojnents.
WARNING
Work
carried
out
incorrectly
can
lead
to
a
failj
ure,
malfunction
or
accidental
deployment
of the
airbag
system.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
theairbag
system
might
not
deploy
as
intended
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accident,
even
if
the
impact
is
of
the
approj
priate
severity.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Have
the
airbag
system
tested,
repaired
or
removed
and
disposed
of
by
a
Service
Partj
ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
warning
lamp
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter
illuminates
briefly
to
indicate
that
the
entire
airbag
system
and
the
belt
tensioners
are operational.
Malfunction'xThe
warning
lamp
does
not
illuminate
after
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
warning
lamp
is
permanently
illuj
minated.
Have
the
system
checked.
Key
switch
for
front passenger
airbags
Principle When
a
child
restraint
system
is
used
on
thefront
passenger
seat,
the
front
and
side
airbagson
the
front
passenger
side
can
be
deactivated
using
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags.
General
The
front
and
side
airbags
for
the
front
passenj ger
can
be
deactivated
and
reactivated
using
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle
key.
Overview
The
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags
is
loj
cated
on
the
outside
of
the
dashboard.
Deactivating
the
front
passenger
airbags
1.Insert
the
key
and
press
inwards
where
necj essary.2.While
the
key
is
pressed
inwards,
turn
it
to
the
OFF
position
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Once
the
stop
position
has
been
reached,
remove
the key.3.Make
sure
that
the
key
switch
is
in
the
end
position
so
that
the
airbags
are
deactivated.
The
front
passenger
airbags
are
deactivated.
The
driver's
airbags
remain
active.
If
a
child
restraint
system
is
no
longer
fitted
in
the front
passenger
seat,
reactivate
the
front
passenj
ger
airbags
so
that
they
are
triggered
as
intended in
the
event
of
an
accident.
The
airbag
status
is
displayed
by
the
indicator
lamp
on
the
headliner.
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Activating
the
front
passenger
airbags1.Insert
the
key
and
press
inwards
where
necj essary.2.While
the
key
is
pressed
inwards,
turn
it
to
the
ON
position
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Once
the
stop
position
has
been
reached,
remove
the key.3.Make
sure
that
the
key
switch
is
in
the
end
position
so
that
the
airbags
are
activated.
The
front
passenger
airbags
are
reactivated
and
can
deploy
correctly
if
the
need
arises.
Indicator
lamp
for
front
passenger
airbags
The
indicator
lamp
for
the
front
passenger
airj
bags
in
the
headliner
shows
the
operating
status of
the
front
passenger
airbags.
After
switching
on
the
drive-ready
state,
the
light
illuminates
briefly
and
then
shows
whether
the airbags
are
activated
or
deactivated.
DisplayFunctionIf
the
front
passenger
airbag
is
activated,
the
indicator
lamp
illuj
minates
for
a
short
period
and
then
extinguishes.When
front
passenger
airbags
are
deactivated,
the
indicator
lamp
remains
illuminated.Roll-over
protection
system
Principle
The
roll-over
protection
system
is
activated
autoj
matically
in
the
event
of
an
accident
of
approprij
ate
severity
or
if
the
vehicle
is
tilted
at
an
extreme angle
about
its
longitudinal
axis.
The
roll-over
bars,
which
are
located
behind
the
rear
head
rej
straints,
extend
within
fractions
of
a
second.
Along
with
the
reinforced
windscreen
frame,
the
roll-over
protection
system
increases
the
safety of
vehicle
occupants.
General Do
not
store
any
objects
on
the
covers
of
theroll-over
protection
system.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Damage
or
injuries
can
occur
when
the
roll-
over
protection
system
is
activated.
There
is
a risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
roll-over
proj tection
system
is
kept
clear.
WARNING
Work
carried
out
incorrectly
can
lead
to
a
failj ure,
malfunction
or
accidental
triggering
of
the system.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
system
might
not
trigger
as
intended
in
an
accident, even
if
the
impact
is
of
the
appropriate
severity.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Have
the
system
tested,
repaired
or
removed
and
disj
posed
of
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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WARNING
If
the
system
has
been
deployed
or
is
damj
aged,
its
functionality
will
be
limited
or
it
may
no longer
work
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
oreven
death.
If
the
system
has
been
triggered
or
is
damaged, have
it
checked
and
renewed
at
a
Service
Partj
ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
WARNING
If
the
roll-over
protection
system
is
extended, the
area
of
movement
of
the
convertible
top
is
restricted.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
move
the
convertible
top
when
the
roll-over
protection
system
is
extended.
Overview
Covers
of
the
roll-over
protection
system.
Active
pedestrian protection
Principle
The
active
pedestrian
protection
system
raises the
front
flap
if
the
front
of
the
vehicle
collides
with
a
pedestrian.
Sensors
underneath
the
bumper
are
used
for
detection.
General
When
triggered,
the
pedestrian
protection
sysj
tem
creates
deformation
space
underneath
the front
flap
in
readiness
for
the
subsequent
headimpact.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
may
trigger
inadvertently
if
contact
is
made
with
individual
components
of
the
hinges
and
front
flap
locks.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
touch
individual
components
of
the
hinges
and
front
flap
locks.
WARNING
Modifications
to
the
pedestrian
protection
sysj tem
can
lead
to
a
failure,
a
malfunction
or
accij
dental
triggering
of
the
pedestrian
protection
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
modify
the
pedestrian
protection
sysj
tem,
its
individual
components
or
its
wiring.
Do
not
dismantle
the
system.
WARNING
Work
carried
out
incorrectly
can
lead
to
a
failj ure,
malfunction
or
accidental
triggering
of
the system.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
system
might
not
trigger
as
intended
in
an
accident, even
if
the
impact
is
of
the
appropriate
severity.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Have
the
system
tested,
repaired
or
removed
and
disj
posed
of
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
aspecialist
workshop.
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WARNING
If
the
system
has
been
deployed
or
is
damj
aged,
its
functionality
will
be
limited
or
it
may
no longer
work
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
oreven
death.
If
the
system
has
been
triggered
or
is
damaged, have
it
checked
and
renewed
at
a
Service
Partj
ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
NOTE
Opening
the
front
flap
when
the
pedestrian protection
system
has
triggered
may
damage
the
front
flap
or
the
pedestrian
protection
sysj
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
open
the
front
flap
after
the
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Have
checks
performed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
System
limits
The
active
pedestrian
protection
system
is
only
triggered
at
speeds
between
approximately 30
km/h,
18
mph
and
55
km/h,
34
mph.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
may
also
triggerin
rare
instances
where
impact
with
a
pedestriancannot
be
excluded
beyond
all
doubt,
for
examj
ple
in
the
following
situations:
'xCollision
with
objects
such
as
a
skip
or
a
boundary
post.'xCollision
with
animals.'xStone
impact.'xDriving
into
a
snow
drift.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.The
system
has
been
triggered
or
is
faulty.
Immediately
drive
at
moderate
speed
to
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
to have
the
system
checked
and
repaired.
Intelligent
Safety
Principle
Intelligent
Safety
enables
the
Driver
Assistance
Systems
to
be
operated
centrally.
General Depending
on
the
equipment,
Intelligent
Safety
consists
of
one
or
more
systems
which
can
help
to
avoid
the
risk
of
a
collision.
'xFront-end
collision
warning
with
braking
funcj
tion.'xAvoidance
assistant.'xJunction
warning
with
City
braking
function.'xPerson
warning
with
light
braking
function.'xNight
Vision
with
person
and
animal
recognij tion.'xLane
Departure
Warning.'xLane
Change
Warning.'xSide
collision
warning.'xRoad
priority
warning.'xWrong-way
driving
warning.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
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