2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

The
emergency
calls
are
answered
by
an
emerj
gency
call
centre
appointed
by
the
vehicle
manuj facturer.
In
addition
to
the
intelligent
emergency
call
sysj
tem,
the
eCall
statutory
emergency
call
system
is present
in
the
vehicle
and
is
active
depending
on
the
situation.
The
vehicle
owner
has
the
right
to
use
either
the
intelligent
emergency
call
system
or
the
eCall
statutory
emergency
call
system.
For
further
information:
Emergency
call,
see
page
387.
Legal
basis
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
processes
personal
data
in
accordance
with
the
following
regulations:'xProtection
of
personal
data:
directive
95/46/EC
of
the
European
Parliament
and
of
the
Council.'xProtection
of
personal
data:
directive
2002/58/EC
of
the
European
Parliament
and
of
the
Council.
The
ConnectedDrive
contract
concluded
for
this function,
as
well
as
the
relevant
laws,
ordinances
and
directives
of
the
European
Parliament
and
the
European
Council
provide
the
legal
basis
for the
activation
and
function
of
the
intelligent
emergency
call
system.
The
relevant
ordinances
and
directives
govern the
protection
of
individuals
in
terms
of
processj
ing
personal
data.
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
processes personal
data
in
accordance
with
European
dij rectives
on
the
protection
of
personal
data.
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
processespersonal
data
only
with
the
vehicle
owner's
conj
sent.
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
and
other
added-value
services
may
only
process
personal
data
with
the
express
consent
of
the
individual affected
by
data
processing,
for
example
the
vej
hicle
owner.
SIM
card
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
operates
via
mobile
communications
through
the
SIM
card
installed
in
the
vehicle.
The
SIM
card
is
permaj nently
logged
into
the
mobile
telephone
networkso
a
connection
can
be
established
quickly.
The
data
is
sent
to
the
vehicle
manufacturer
in
the
event
of
an
emergency.
Improving
quality The
vehicle
manufacturer
also
uses
the
data
sentas
part
of
an
emergency
call
to
improve
productand
service
quality.
Position
determination Only
the
provider
of
the
mobile
telephone
netjwork
is
able
to
determine
the
position
of
the
vejhicle
based
on
mobile
telephone
mast
locations.The
network
operator
is
not
able
to
link
the
vehijcle
identification
number
to
the
telephone
numjber
of
the
installed
SIM
card.
Only
the
vehicle
manufacturer
is
able
to
link
the
vehicle
identificaj
tion
number
to
the
telephone
number
of
the
inj
stalled
SIM
card.
Log
data
for
emergency
calls The
log
data
for
emergency
calls
is
saved
in
avehicle
memory.
The
oldest
log
data
is
regularly
deleted.
The
log
data
includes
information
on
when
and
where
an
emergency
call
was
placed,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
In
exceptional
cases,
the
log
data
can
be
read
out
from
the
vehicle
memory.
It
is
usually
only
possij
ble
for
log
data
to
be
read
out
with
a
court
order and
if
the
corresponding
devices
are
directlyconnected
to
the
vehicle.
Automatic
emergency
call
The
system
has
been
designed
so
that
an
emerj
gency
call
is
triggered
automatically
following
an accident
of
a
certain
severity,
which
is
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the
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Sent
informationIf
an
emergency
call
is
made
by
the
intelligentemergency
call
system,
the
same
information
is
conveyed
to
the
appointed
emergency
call
cenj tre
as
is
normally
conveyed
to
the
public
rescue
coordination
centre
by
the
eCall
statutory
emerj gency
call
system.
Furthermore,
the
intelligent
emergency
call
sysj tem
also
conveys
the
following
additional
inforj mation
to
an
emergency
call
centre
appointed
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
and,
where
applicable, to
the
public
rescue
coordination
centre:'xAccident
data,
for
example
the
direction
of
the
collision
as
detected
by
the
vehicle
senj
sors
in
order
to
facilitate
the
deployment
plans
of
the
rescue
services.'xContact
data,
for
example
the
telephone number
of
the
installed
SIM
card
and
the
driver's
telephone
number,
if
available,
so
that
those
involved
in
the
accident
can
be
contacj ted
quickly
if
necessary.
Data
storage
The
data
relating
to
an
emergency
call
that
has
been
triggered
is
saved
in
the
vehicle.
The
data contains
information
about
the
emergency
call,
for
example
the
place
and
time
it
was
issued.
The
emergency
call
centre
saves
audio
recordj
ings
of
the
emergency
call.
Audio
recordings
of
the
customer
are
saved
for
24
hours,
in
case
details
of
the
emergency
call
need
to
be
analysed.
After
that,
the
audio
recordj
ings
are
deleted.
Audio
recordings
of
the
emerj
gency
call
centre
employee
are
saved
for
24
hours
for
quality
assurance
purposes.
Disclosure
of
personal
data
The
data
obtained
in
the
context
of
an
intelligent
emergency
call
is
only
used
to
process
the emergency
call.
If
legally
obliged
to
do
so,
the
vejhicle
manufacturer
will
disclose
the
data
it
hasprocessed
and,
where
applicable,
still
has
saved.
Statutory
emergency
call
system
The
owner
of
a
vehicle
equipped
with
an
intellijgent
emergency
call
system
and
the
eCall
statujtory
emergency
call
system
has
the
right
to
usethe
on-board
eCall
system
instead
of
the
intellij
gent
emergency
call
function.
To
request
deactivation,
please
contact
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
The
eCall
statutory
emergency
call
system
is
aljways
on
standby
in
addition
to
the
intelligentemergency
call
system.
The
eCall
statutoryemergency
call
system
takes
over
the
emerj
gency
call
function
if
the
intelligent
emergency
call
system
is
not
functional
for
technical
reaj
sons,
for
example
if
the
emergency
call
centre
appointed
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
cannot
be reached.
The
eCall
statutory
emergency
call
system
uses
the
infrastructure
of
the
112
public
emergency
call
number.
The
system
can
be
configured
so
that
emerj gency
calls
are
always
made
via
the
eCall
statuj
tory
emergency
call
system
and
not
via
the
intelj
ligent
emergency
call
system.
Have
the
setting
configured
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Vehicle
identificationnumber
General
Depending
on
the
national-market
version,
the
vehicle
identification
number
is
located
at
differj ent
positions
in
the
vehicle.
This
chapter
dej
scribes
all
the
positions
that
are
possible
for
the
model
range.
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Engine
compartment
The
vehicle
identification
number
is
engraved
inthe
engine
compartment,
on
the
right-hand
sideof
the
vehicle.
Type
plate
on
right-hand
side
The
vehicle
identification
number
is
on
the
typeplate
on
the
right-hand
side
of
the
vehicle.
Type
plate
on
left-hand
side
The
vehicle
identification
number
is
on
the
type plate,
on
the
left-hand
side
of
the
vehicle.
Windscreen
The
vehicle
identification
number
is
additionally
located
behind
the
windscreen.
iDrive It
is
also
possible
to
display
the
vehicle
identificaj
tion
number
via
iDrive.
For
further
information:
Viewing
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
software
part
number,
see
page
77.
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Owner's
Handbook
mediaVehicle
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.
General
Media
overview
Content
from
the
Owner's
Handbook
can
be
acj
cessed
in
different
formats.
The
following
Ownj er's
Handbook
media
formats
are
available:
'xPrinted
Owner's
Handbook.'xIntegrated
Owner's
Handbook
in
the
vehicle.
Validity
of
Owner's
Handbook
Vehicle
production
At
the
time
of
production
in
the
factory,
the
prinj
ted
Owner's
Handbook
provides
up-to-date
inj formation.
Updates
following
the
copy
deadlinecan
result
in
differences
between
the
printed
Owner's
Handbook
and
the
integrated
Owner's Handbook
in
the
vehicle.
You
will
find
notes
on
any
updates
in
the
appenj
dix
of
the
printed
Owner's
Handbook
for
the
vej
hicle.
After
a
software
update
in
the
vehicle
After
a
vehicle
software
update
m
for
example,
a
Remote
Software
Upgrade
m
the
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
for
the
vehicle
will
contain updated
information.
Printed
Owner's
Handbook
Principle
The
printed
Owner's
Handbook
describes
all standard,
country-specific
and
optional
equipjment
available
for
the
model
series.
General The
Owner's
Handbook
for
navigation,
entertainj
ment
and
communication
is
available
as
a
printed book
from
Service.
Supplementary
Owner's
Handbooks
Please
also
follow
the
supplementary
Owner's
Handbooks
which
are
attached
in
addition
to
the on-board
literature
as
necessary.
Integrated
Owner'sHandbook
in
the
vehicle
Principle
The
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
describes
the specific
equipment
and
functions
present
in
thevehicle.
The
Integrated
Owner's
Handbook
can
be shown
in
the
Control
Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Handbook
1.

Press
the
button.2.CARSeite
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3.Owner's
Handbook4.Select
the
required
method
of
accessing
the
contents.
Scrolling
within
the
Owner's
Handbook
Turn
the
Controller
until
the
next
or
previous contents
are
displayed.
Context-sensitive
help
General The
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
can
be
called
up
from
any
menu.
Depending
on
the
selected function,
the
associated
description
or
mainmenu
of
the
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
isdisplayed.
Calling
up
when
using
iDrive Switch
to
the
Options
menu
directly
from
the
function
on
the
Control
Display:
1.

Press
the
button.2.Help
Calling
up
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly
from
the
Check
Control
message
on
theControl
Display:


Owner's
Handbook
Favourites
buttons
General Shortcuts
to
the
Owner's
Handbook
can
be
saved
to
functional
bookmarks
and
called
up
dij
rectly.
Saving
1.Select
the
required
jump
using
iDrive:'xKeyword
search'xPicture
search'xOperating
tips'xQuick
reference'xChapters'xQuicklist2.

Press
and
hold
the
desired
button
until
the
bar
shown
on
the
control
display
has
fully
loaded.
Calling
up
Press
the
appropriate
button.Owner's
Handbook
is
displayed
directly
with
the
selected
shortcut.
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Getting
inOpening
and
closing
Buttons
on
the
vehicle
key
1To
unlock2Locking3To
open/close
the
boot
lid4Home
lights
Unlocking
the
vehiclePress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Depending
on
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are
unlocked.
If
only
the
driver's
door
is
unlocked,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle
access
points.
Locking
the
vehicle
1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
All
vehicle
entrances
are
locked.
Central
locking
buttons
Overview
Central
locking
buttons.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doors
closed.
The
fuel
tank
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.
Unlocking Press
the
button.
Comfort
Access Principle This
feature
allows
you
to
access
the
vehiclewithout
having
to
operate
the
vehicle
key.
Simply
having
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
for
examjple
in
your
trouser
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
recognises
the
vehiclekey
when
it
is
in
the
immediate
vicinity
or
inside
the
vehicle.
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Unlocking
the
vehicle
Fully
grip
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door.
Locking
the
vehicle
With
your
finger,
touch
the
grooved
area
on
the handle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
for
approximately
1
second,
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
boot
lid
Principle
The
boot
lid
can
be
opened
and
closed
contactj lessly,
provided
you
are
carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you.
Correct
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
centre
behind
the
vehicle,
apj
proximately
an
arm's
length
away
from
the rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Kick
your
foot
underneath
the
vehicle
and
imjmediately
pull
it
back.
Your
leg
must
moveacross
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Boot
lid
Opening
'xUnlock
the
vehicle,
then
press
the
button
on the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vej
hicle
key
for
approximately
1
secj
ond.
If
applicable,
the
doors
are
also
unlocked.
Closing
'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vej
hicle
key
until
the
boot
lid
has
closed.'xPress
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
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lid.Seite
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Convertible
top
Overview
Convertible
top
switch
Opening Pull
and
hold
the
switch.
The
windows
are
lowered
and
the
convertible top
opens
for
as
long
as
the
switch
is
pulled.
After
the
convertible
top
has
been
completely
opened,
the
switch
can
be
held
or
briefly
pulled again,
to
raise
the
windows
again.
Closing Push
and
hold
the
switch.
The
windows
are
lowered,
the
convertible
top
closes
and
the
windows
are
raised
again
for
as
long
as
the
switch
is
pressed.
Displays,
control
functions
Around
the
steering
wheel
1Light
switch
element2Turn
indicator,
high-beam
headlights3Instrument
cluster4Wipers
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
Instrument
cluster
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
can
illuminate
in
a
variety
of
combinations
and
colours.
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
funcj
tionality
of
some
lights
is
checked
and
they
illuj minate
briefly.
Driver's
door
1Seats,
comfort
functions2Central
locking
system3Power
window
switches,
all4Power
window
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