2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Speed
adjustment
Principle
It
is
possible
to
set
whether
the
speed
limit
will be
accepted
exactly,
or
with
a
tolerance.
GeneralIt
is
possible
to
set
a
speed
adjustment
for
all
speeds
and
an
additional
speed
adjustment
for
speeds
up
to
60
km/h/40
mph.
The
additional
speed
adjustment
for
speeds
up
to
60
km/h/40
mph
can
be
activated
or
deactivaj ted.
Adjusting1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.If
necessary,
Driving5.Speed
Assistant6.Perform
the
desired
setting:'xAdjust
speed
limits:
set
tolerance
forspeed
adjustment
with
an
effect
on
all
speeds.'x2nd
adjustment
up
to:
activate
or
deacj tivate
additional
speed
adjustment.'xAdjust
speed
limits:
if
additional
speedadjustment
is
activated,
set
a
tolerance
for
speeds
up
to
60
km/h/40
mph.
Adapting
to
the
route
Principle The
system
can
be
set
so
that
it
adapts
the
speed
automatically
to
the
route.
For
example,
the
speed
is
reduced
in
the
following
situations
if
necessary:
'xBefore
turning
off.'xBefore
a
roundabout.'xBefore
a
bend.Adjusting1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.If
necessary,
Driving5.Speed
Assistant6.Adjust
to
route
Traffic
light
detection
Principle
Speed
Limit
Assist
controls
the
speed
when
the
vehicle
approaches
red
traffic
lights.
GeneralThe
camera
near
the
interior
mirror
is
used
to
detect
red
traffic
lights.
If
necessary,
the
system
also
takes
into
account information
that
has
been
saved
in
the
navigationsystem.
Detected
red
traffic
lights
are
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster
and,
depending
on
the
setting,
can
be
taken
into
account
by
Speed
Limit
Assist
either
manually
or
automatically
during
the
jourj ney.
Overview
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj sors:
'xCameras
behind
the
windscreen.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Operating
requirements
'xActive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function ACC
is
activated.'xSpeed
up
to
approx.
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'xThe
function
must
be
available
in
the
countryin
which
the
vehicle
is
being
driven.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Driving5.Speed
Assistant6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xConsider
traffic
lights
Additional
settings
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Driving5.Traffic
light
recognition6.Select
the
desired
settings:'xDisplay
traffic
light
phases:
when
the
vejhicle
is
stopped
at
traffic
lights,
the
detecjted
phase
of
the
lights
can
be
displayed
inthe
instrument
cluster.'xDrive
off
reminder:
when
the
drive
off
reminder
is
activated,
a
visual
and,
where
applicable,
an
acoustic
indication
is
provij ded
as
soon
as
the
traffic
light
turns
togreen
and
it
is
possible
to
continue
drivj
ing.Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolMeaningRed
traffic
light
detected.
As
soon
as
it
has
been
adopted
and
a
green
tick
is
displayed,
the
vehicle
brakes
to
a
standstill.Green
traffic
light
detected.Green
traffic
light:
the
sysj
tem
is
interrupted.
If
the
grey
traffic
light
is
disj
played
with
a
red
cross,
this
cannot
be
offered
as
an
option
for
adopting.
System
limits
Speed
Limit
Assist
based
on
the
Speed
LimitInfo
system.
Take
into
account
the
Speed
Limit
Info
system
limits.
Depending
on
the
country,
information
on
speed limits
ahead
may
not
be
available
for
acceptance
or
may
only
be
available
to
a
limited
extent,
for
example
with
speed
information
from
the
navigaj
tion
system.
Cruise
Control
without
distance
control:
dependj
ing
on
the
system,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
adopt
speed
limits
automatically.
Speed
limits
that
are
ahead
may
only
be
adopted for
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC.
The
system
may
not
respond
properly
to
the
route
if
the
position
of
the
vehicle
cannot
be
clearly
determined
by
the
navigation
system.
The
traffic
light
detection
system
may
have
limij
ted
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for example:
'xIf
traffic
lights
are
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'xAt
a
road
junction
with
multiple
lanes
where
there
are
several
sets
of
traffic
lights.
For
further
information:
'xLimits
of
the
Speed
Limit
Information
system, see
page
180.'xSystem
limits
of
the
sensors,
see
page
43.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
Principle
The
system
helps
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in lane.
To
do
this,
the
system
assists
by
performjing
steering
movements,
for
example
when
corjnering.
General
Depending
on
the
speed,
the
system
orientates itself
using
the
lane
markings
and
vehicles
driving in
front.
Sensors
on
the
steering
wheel
detect
whether
the
steering
wheel
is
being
touched.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheelButtonFunctionSteering
and
lane
control
assistant
inj
cluding
traffic
jam
assistant
on/off.Set
the
function.
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj sors:
'xCameras
behind
the
windscreen.'xFront
radar
sensor.'xSide
radar
sensors,
front.'xSide
radar
sensors,
rear.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Operating
requirements
'xSpeed
under
210
km/h/130
mph.'xThe
driving
path
is
sufficiently
wide.'xAbove
70
km/h,
43
mph:
lane
demarcations
are
detected
on
both
sides.'xBelow
70
km/h,
43
mph:
lane
markings
on both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
in
front
is/are
detected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel.'xSufficient
corner
radius.'xDriving
in
the
centre
of
the
lane.'xTurn
indicator
switched
off.'xThe
sensor
system
calibration
process
is
complete.'xCruise
Control
with
distance
control
active.'xSeat
belt
on
the
driver's
side
fastened.'xCollision
warning
active.'xPedestrian
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Switching
on/off
Assisted
Driving
Mode General The
button
is
used
to
switch
the
set
function
on
and
off.
The
button
is
used
to
set
the
primary
function.
Setting
the
function When
the
system
is
active,
press
thebutton
until
the
desired
function
is
sej
lected
in
the
toolbar.
The
Assisted
Driving
Mode function
bar
is
shown
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrujment
cluster.SymbolFunctionCruise
control
with
distance
control.Depending
on
equipment,
cruise
control
with
distance
control
and
steering
and
lane
control
assistant.
The
selected
function
is
shown
in
green.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

Adjust
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
if
necessary.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make any
steering
movements.
The
system
activates
automatically
when
all
opj
erating
requirements
are
met.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
green.
The
system
is
active.
When
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warnj
ing
with
light
braking
function
and
the
side
collij
sion
warning
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
display
is
no
longer
illuminated. The
system
does
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xAt
a
speed
above
210
km/h/130
mph.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xIf
the
driver
brakes.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned
sharply.'xWhen
leaving
your
own
lane.'xWith
the
turn
indicator
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
no
lane
marking
has
been
detected
for
a certain
time
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.'xIf
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
is
interrupted.'xIf
the
seat
belt
on
the
driver's
side
is
unfasj tened.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make any
steering
movements.
The
system
activates
automatically
when
all
opj
erating
requirements
are
met.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
grey:
System
on
standby.Steering
wheel
symbol
green:
System
is
activated.
The
system
is
helping
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.Yellow
flashing
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Steering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj
ing
wheel.
System
remains
acj
tive.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj ing
wheel.
System
interruption
is
imminent.
The
system
reduces
the
speed
to
a
standstill
if
applicable.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
vehicle's
equipment,
the
disj plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
indicated
as
follows:SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
grey:
System
on
standby.Steering
wheel
symbol
green:
System
is
activated.Depending
on
the
equipment,
steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
yellow:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Depending
on
the
equipment,
steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
is
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driver
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SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj
ing
wheel.
System
remains
acj
tive.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj ing
wheel.
System
interruption
is
imminent.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
With
Active
Cruise
Control
the
system
will
reduce
the
speed
if
applicable.
Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LEDs
above
the
button
fields
are
illumij
nated
in
the
same
way
as
the
displays
in
the
inj strument
cluster:
'xYellow:
system
interruption
is
imminent.'xRed:
system
is
deactivated.
The
steering
wheel
displays
can
be
switched
on/off
if
required.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Feedback
via
steering
wheel5.Lighting
elementsDisplays
in
the
Head-Up
Display
All
the
system
information
can
also
be
displayed in
the
Head-Up
Display.
System
limits
General
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensibly
in
certain
situations.
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
injformation
on
the
system
limits
and
interveneactively
if
necessary.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
For
further
information:
'xCameras,
see
page
43.'xRadar
sensors,
see
page
44.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
In
the
following
situations,
contact
between
the
driver's
hands
and
the
steering
wheel
is
not
dej tected
by
the
sensors:
'xDriving
when
wearing
gloves.'xCovers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensibly
when
driving
in
narrow
lanes,
for
example
in
the
following
situations:
'xAt
road
works.'xDepending
on
the
equipment,
where
there are
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Weather
The
following
restrictions
may
apply
if
the weather
or
lighting
conditions
are
unfavourable:'xImpaired
detection
of
vehicles
and
lane
markj
ings.'xBrief
interruptions
when
vehicles
have
already been
detected.
Pay
attention
when
driving
and
respond
to
the
prevailing
traffic
conditions.
If
necessary,
interj
vene
actively,
for
example
by
braking,
steering
or taking
evasive
action.
Driver
Attention
Camera Pay
attention
to
the
traffic
conditions
at
all
times.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
detects
that
the
driver
is
looking
at
the
traffic.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
examj
ple:
'xIf
the
Driver
Attention
Camera
is
covered
by
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xIf
the
driver
is
wearing
sunglasses
that
block
infrared
light.
Assisted
Driving
Plus
Principle
Assisted
Driving
Plus
helps
the
driver
to
control the
vehicle
in
traffic
queues.
Steering
assistance
takes
place
without
the
driver
actively
steering.
General
The
system
uses
the
sensors
of
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
conditions,
be
ready
to
take
over
steering
and
braking
at
any
time,
and
acj
tively
intervene
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
The
information
for
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
also
applies.
For
further
information:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant,
see page
259.
Operating
requirements
'xOperating
requirements
of
the
steering
and lane
control
assistant
are
met.
Operating
requirements,
see
page
259.'xThe
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
is
acj
tive.'xThe
function
is
only
available
on
certain
road
types,
for
example
motorways.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cyj
clists.'xThe
driving
path
is
sufficiently
wide.'xLane
markings
and
a
vehicle
ahead
are
dej tected.'xSpeed
under
approximately
60
km/h/approx.40
mph.'xThe
Driver
Attention
Camera
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
detects
that
the
driver
is
looking at
the
traffic.'xDuring
journeys
in
countries
outside
the
vehijcle's
country
of
origin,
Assisted
Driving
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Switching
onAs
soon
as
all
of
the
operating
requirej
ments
have
been
met,
Assisted
Driving Plus
is
displayed
as
an
additional
symbolin
the
function
bar.
The
function
bar
is
shown
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrument cluster.
Select
Assisted
Driving
Plus
with
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
symbol
for
Assisted
Driving
Plus
is
shown
in green.
Two
green
LEDs
are
illuminated
on
the
steering wheel.
The
indicator
lamp
is
shown
in
green
in
the
inj strument
cluster.
The
system
starts
to
help
the
driver
to
control
the
vehicle.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGreen
indicator
lamp:
the
sysj
tem
is
active.White
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
ready.Grey
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
interrupted.
Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
vehicle's
equipment,
the
disj plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
indicated
as
follows:
Indicator
lampDescriptionGreen
indicator
lamp:
the
sysj
tem
is
active.Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LEDs
above
the
button
fields
are
illumij
nated
in
the
same
way
as
the
displays
in
the
inj strument
cluster:
'xGreen:
the
system
is
active.'xYellow:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.'xRed:
the
system
is
deactivated.
System
limits
The
system
limits
for
the
steering
and
lane
conjtrol
assistant
apply.
Depending
on
theequipment
version:
lanechange
assistant
Principle
The
system
provides
the
driver
with
additional
support
when
changing
lanes
on
multi-lane
roads.
General
The
system
uses
the
sensors
of
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant.
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