2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Switching
off
manuallyPress
and
hold
the
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Adjusting
the
strength
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Feedback
via
steering
wheel5.Vibration
intensity6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
accepted
for
all
Intelligent
Safety Systems
and
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Warning
function
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
Acute
warning
In
the
event
of
imminent
collision
danger,
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
and
the
steerj ing
wheel
starts
vibrating.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
at
the
same
time.
An
active
steering
intervention
may
be
executed
to
avoid
the
collision
and
to
keep
the
vehicle
safely
within
its
lane.
Steering
intervention
can
be
felt
at
the
steering wheel,
and
can
be
overridden
manually
at
anytime.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
For
further
information:
'xCameras,
see
page
43.'xRadar
sensors,
see
page
44.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
sigj nificantly
higher
than
the
driver's
own
speed.'xOn
sharp
bends
or
narrow
roads.'xWhen
there
are
missing,
worn,
poorly
visible,
merging/separating
or
ambiguous
lane
markj ings;
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'xIf
lane
markings
are
covered
by
snow,
ice,
dirt
or
water.'xIf
lane
markings
are
not
white.'xIf
lane
markings
are
obscured
by
objects.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
too
close
to
the
vehicle
ahead.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
Start/Stop
button.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
the
event
of
limited
functionality.
Rear
collision
prevention
Principle
The
system
responds
to
vehicles
approaching
from
behind.
General
Radar
sensors
monitor
the
area
behind
the
vehij cle.
If
a
vehicle
is
approaching
from
behind
at
a
relej vant
speed,
the
system
responds
as
follows:
'xThe
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on
to
warn
the
traffic
behind
if
there
is
a
risk
of
a
rear
collision.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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses
are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj
vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj sors:
'xSide
radar
sensors,
rear.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Switching
on/off
The
system
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
The
system
is
deactivated
in
the
following
situaj tions:
'xWhen
reversing.
System
limits
System
limits
of
the
sensors For
further
information:
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'xRadar
sensors,
see
page
44.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
sigj nificantly
higher
than
the
driver's
own
speed.'xIf
the
approaching
vehicle
is
travelling
slowly.
Road
priority
warning
Principle
The
system
provides
support
in
situations
where
signs
or
light
signal
systems
indicate
that
the driver
must
give
way.
General The
system
uses
a
camera
to
evaluate
the
road
signs
and
light
signal
systems.
The
navigation
system
forwards
information
rej
garding
the
route
to
the
system.
A
warning
is
given
if
a
right-of-way
is
about
to
be
violated
in
the
following
traffic
situations,
for
exj ample:
'xAt
a
junction.'xAt
a
T-junction.'xOn
a
slip
road.'xAt
a
roundabout.'xIn
the
event
of
a
red
traffic
light.
Starting
from
a
variable
minimum
speed,
the
sysj
tem
issues
warnings
up
to
approximately
75
km/h,
approx.
47
mph.
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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses
are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj
vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Operating
requirements
The
road
priority
situation
must
be
unambiguj
ously
directed
by
road
signs
or
light
signal
sysj
tems.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
'xCameras
behind
the
windscreen.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
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Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
road
priority
warning
is
activated
automatijcally
at
the
start
of
a
journey
if
the
function
was
switched
on
the
last
time
the
engine
was
stopj ped.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems
is
shown.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
Configure
INDIVIDUAL:
depending
on
the
equipment,
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
can
be configured
individually.
The
individual
settings
are
activated
and
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
in
the
menu,
all
settings
in
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.The
setting
switches
between
the
following:
ALL
ON:
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
sub-functions.
INDIVIDUAL:
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
cannot
be
switched
off
individually.
Switching
off
manually Press
and
hold
the
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Safety
and
warnings5.Give
way
warning6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xEarly'xMedium'xLate:
only
acute
warnings
are
displayed.'xOff:
no
warnings
are
displayed.
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Warning
function
General The
system
warns
in
two
stages:
'xAdvance
warning:
visually
by
means
of
awarning
symbol
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xAcute
warning:
visually
by
means
of
a
warning
symbol
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
with
an additional
acoustic
signal.
The
timing
of
the
warnings
may
vary
depending
on
the
current
driving
situation
and
the
set
warnj
ing
time.
The
following
road
signs
are
taken
into
account for
the
road
priority
warning:
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SignsMeaningGive
way
signs:
These
signs
trigger
an
adj
vance
warning.Stop
signs.
These
signs
trigger
an
adj vance
warning
and
an
acute
warning.An
advance
warning
and
an
acute
warning
are
triggered
by
red
traffic
lights.
Advance
warning
If
there
is
a
risk
that
road
priority
is
about
to
be
ignored,
one
of
the
following
symbols
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster:
SymbolMeaningGive
way.Stop.Red
traffic
light.
When
a
prior
warning
is
issued,
intervene
as
apj
propriate
for
the
situation;
for
example,
by
brakj
ing.
Acute
warning
If
there
is
a
serious
risk
that
road
priority
is
about
to
be
ignored,
a
signal
sounds
and
one
of
the following
symbols
appears
in
the
instrumentcluster:SymbolMeaningStop.Red
traffic
light.
When
an
acute
warning
is
issued,
immediately
intervene
as
appropriate
for
the
situation;
for
exj
ample,
by
braking.
Display
in
the
Head-Up
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
warnj
ing
is
displayed
in
the
Head-Up
Display
at
the same
time
as
in
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
injformation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
Warning
The
system
provides
no
warning
in
the
followingsituations,
for
example:
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'xIn
road
priority
situations
without
vGive
Waywsigns,
vStopw
signs
or
red
light
signal
sysj
tems.'xAt
crossings
with
light
signal
systems
that
ilj luminate
yellow
or
green.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
For
further
information:
'xCameras,
see
page
43.
Function
restriction
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIf
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
unclear.'xIf
road
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
fully
or
partially
concealed
or
soiled.'xIf
road
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
diffij
cult
to
read
or
rotated.'xIf
road
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
too small
or
too
large.'xIf
traffic
signs
do
not
correspond
to
the
standj
ard.'xIf
road
signs
are
detected
that
apply
to
a
juncj
tion
or
parallel
road.'xIf
the
signs
or
road
layouts
are
specific
to
one
country.'xAt
crossings
with
flashing
light
signal
sysj
tems.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
Start/Stop
button.'xIn
the
case
of
navigation
data
that
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available.'xThe
system
may
not
be
available
or
may
only
be
available
to
a
limited
extent
is
some
counj tries.Wrong-way
driving
warning
Principle
The
system
issues
a
warning
if
you
are
about
to
drive
the
wrong
way,
for
example
on
motorways, roundabouts
and
one-way
streets.
A
warning
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
in
the
Head-Up
Display
and
an acoustic
signal
sounds
as
soon
as
a
road
is
enjtered
in
the
wrong
direction
of
travel.
General
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
sysj
tem
will
check
the
traffic
situation
based
on
navij
gation
data
and
road
signs.
The
system
will
take
into
account
road
signs such
as
the
following:
'xNo
entry.'xRoundabout.'xDirection
arrows:
keep
right/left
signs.
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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses
are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj
vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
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Operating
requirementsThe
road
layout
ahead
must
be
unambiguouslyindicated
by
road
signs.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
'xCameras
behind
the
windscreen.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
wrong-way
driving
warning
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
Switching
off
manually
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
together
via
the
button,
the
wrong-way
driving warning
is
also
switched
off.
Press
and
hold
the
button.
The
wrong-way
driving
warning
and
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Warning
function
A
warning
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
in
the Head-Up
Display
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds
as
soon
as
a
motorway,
roundabout
or
one-way
street
is
entered
in
the
wrong
direction of
travel.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
Warning
The
system
provides
no
warning
if
the
road
layj
out
is
not
indicated
by
road
signs,
for
example.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
For
further
information:
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see
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Functional
limitationsThe
system
may
have
limited
functionality,
or
give
no
warnings
at
all,
in
situations
such
as
the following:'xIf
the
road
signs
are
ambiguous.'xIf
the
road
signs
are
fully
or
partially
covered
or
soiled.'xIf
the
road
signs
are
poorly
visible
or
twisted.'xIf
the
road
signs
are
too
small
or
too
large.'xIf
traffic
signs
do
not
correspond
to
the
standj
ard.'xIf
road
signs
are
detected
that
apply
to
a
juncj
tion
or
parallel
road.'xIf
the
signs
or
road
layouts
are
specific
to
one
country.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
Start/Stop
button.'xIn
the
case
of
navigation
data
that
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
system
in
all
countries.
If
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
the
Emergency
StopAssistant
Principle
If
the
driver
is
no
longer
capable
of
driving,
the
system
helps
to
bring
the
vehicle
safely
to
a
standstill.
General
The
emergency
stop
function
is
not
triggered automatically.
The
emergency
stop
function
canonly
be
triggered
manually
by
the
vehicle
occujpants.
If
the
system
is
activated,
the
vehicle
is
brought to
a
standstill
within
its
own
lane
by
means
of
tracking.
Depending
on
the
vehicle's
equipment
and
naj
tional-market
version,
the
system
may
have
a
lane
change
function.
With
lane
change
function:
on
motorways
or
simj
ilar
roads,
the
system
steers
the
vehicle
to
the
hard
shoulder
if
possible.
On
other
roads
or
in
heavy
traffic,
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
in
the
lane
it
is
currently
in.
Overview
Parking
brake
Operating
requirements
'xThe
function
can
be
activated
at
speeds
of.
10
km/h,
approx.
6
mph
to
approx.
250
km/h, approx.
155
mph.'xLane
changes
to
other
driving
lanes
are
carjried
out
at
speeds
from
approximately
70
km/h,
43
mph
to
approximately
100
km/h,
62
mph.'xLane
changes
to
the
hard
shoulder
are
carj ried
out
at
speeds
from
approximately
35
km/h,
22
mph
to
approximately
40
km/h, 25
mph.
Activating
the
emergency
stop
function
Briefly
press
the
switch
for
the
parkingbrake
to
activate
the
emergency
stop
funcj
tion.
'xWith
lane
change
function:
when
the
switch
is released,
an
automatic
lane
change
is
trigj
gered
if
necessary.Seite
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for
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