2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

The
temperature
is
adjusted
on
an
individual
bajsis,
for
example
towards
the
blue
for
colder
andtowards
the
red
for
warmer.
The
ventilation
air
flow
in
the
upper
body
area
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
dependj
ing
on
the
set
temperature.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Adjusting1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature
adjustment7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
Cooling
function
Principle
Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried
and
then
heated again
depending
on
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
only
be
cooled
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Using
the
button:
Press
the
button
on
the
lower
side.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Climate
control
(A/C)
Depending
on
the
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
the
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
a
short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
been switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
programme.
When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
and
exits
underj
neath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
sysj
tem
is
set
to
lowest
temperature,
optimum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
GeneralThe
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperaj
ture
above
approximately
0


The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
AUTO
projgramme
is
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
settings
and
external
influences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
windj screen,
the
side
windows,
the
upper
body
and
into
the
footwell.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
program.
Point
the
side
nozzles
at
the
side
windows. A
condensation
sensor
also
controls
the
proj
gramme
so
that
window
condensation
is
avoided
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
programme
is
automatically
switched
off
when
the
air
distribution
is
set
manually.
Intensity With
the
AUTO
programme
switched
on,
the
inj
tensity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
autoj
matic
control
for
the
air
flow.
Using
the
button:
Press
top
or
bottom
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate display.
Convertible
program
If
the
convertible
top
is
open,
the
convertible
proj gram
is
also
active.
This
program
optimises
the
automatic
air
conditioning
for
driving
with
the
convertible
top
open.
The
air
flow
is
also
inj creased
as
vehicle
speed
increases.
The
effectiveness
of
the
convertible
program
can
be
increased
significantly
by
installing
the
wind
deflector.
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
Principle
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
detects
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off
and
the
interior
air
is
recirculajted.
GeneralWhen
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detectspollutants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
shut-off
automatically.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
flows
into
the
interior
continuously.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
Switching
on/off1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Automatic
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated-air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
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Recirculated-air
mode
Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant
odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
air
supply
to
the
interior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
inj
side
the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recirculaj
ted-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
outside
air
supj
ply
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xAir
recirculation'xFresh
air
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Air
flow,
manual Principle The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manjually.
General
To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
firstswitch
off
the
AUTO
programme.
Adjusting Press
upper
or
lower
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
display.
In
order
to
protect
the
battery
the
air
flow
rate
is reduced,
if
necessary.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Adjusting Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
display.
SYNC
program
Principle The
following
settings
on
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front
passenger's
side:
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'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
programme.
Switching
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Synchronise
The
program
is
automatically
switched
off
if
thesettings
are
changed
on
the
front
passengerside.
Defrosting
the
windscreen
and
removing
condensation
Principle
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from the
windscreen
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
when
the
system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation
on
the
window,press
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
advanj
tages
of
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air can
flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminajted.
The
function
is
available
when
drive-ready
state is
switched
on.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj matically
after
a
while.
Microfilter/active
carbon
filter
The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
carbon
filter
also
removes
gaseous pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
mainj tenance
of
the
vehicle.
Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
various
air
flows
can
be
set
individually.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
side
nozzles
and
position
them
in
a way
that
ensures
effective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation
Align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occuj
pants.
The
air
flow
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation Do
not
align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occupants.
The
vehicle
interior
is
cooled
or
heated
indirectly
depending
on
the
set
temperaj ture.
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Ventilation
at
front'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.
Independent
ventilation/
auxiliary
heating
Principle
The
system
consists
of
independent
ventilation and
auxiliary
heating.
It
allows
the
temperature
ofthe
interior
to
be
adjusted
before
the
journey
starts.
The
interior
is
ventilated
or
heated
dej
pending
on
the
set
temperature
and
ambient temperature.
When
doing
so,
the
system
usesany
available
residual
heat
from
the
engine
or
thevehicle's
fuel
for
generating
heat.
General
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directly or
for
a
preselected
departure
time.
The
switch-on
time
is
calculated
based
on
the
outside
temperature.
The
system
will
switch
on
in
good
time
before
the
preselected
departure
time.
If
ambient
temperatures
are
below
0


If
the
fuel
level
is
low
and
the
vehicle
is
parked
on
a
slant,
the
function
of
the
auxiliary heating
may
be
limited.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
the
air
to
enter
the passenger
compartment.
Switching
on/off
directly
GeneralThe
system
can
be
switched
on
or
off
in
variousways.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a while.
It
continues
to
run
for
a
short
time
after
ithas
been
switched
off.
Using
the
button
General
If
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
independent
ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the
butj tons
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.
Switching
on
Press
any
button,
except:
'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
down
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
heating/ventilation5.Start
now
Using
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
disj
play.
Illuminated:
auxiliary
heating
is
switched
on.
Flashing:
the
residual
heat
of
the
engine
is
being
used.
Symbol
on
the
climate
disj
play.
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Departure
timePrinciple
To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
it
is
possible
to set
different
departure
times.'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
time
can
be
set.
System
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
the
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
in
good
time
bej
fore
the
set
departure
time
on
the
required days
of
the
week.
Preselection
of
departure
time
is
done
in
two
stages:
'xSet
the
departure
times.'xActivate
the
departure
time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
required
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.9.OK
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Operating
requirements
If
a
departure
time
is
to
influence
activation
of
the auxiliary
heating/independent
ventilation,
the
relj
evant
departure
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Display
The








symbol
on
the
climate
display
sigj
nals
that
a
departure
time
has
been
activated.
Standing
air
conditioningvia
Remote
Engine
Start
Principle
Standing
air
conditioning
cools
or
warms
the
inj
terior
to
a
comfortable
temperature
before
startj ing
to
drive.
In
addition,
the
system
cools,
ventijlates
or
heats
automatically
depending
on
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internal,
external
and
set
desired
temperature.Any
snow
and
ice
can
be
easier
to
remove.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
for
this
purpose
and
lets
it
run
for
a
limited
time.
Safety
notes
DANGER
A
blocked
exhaust
pipe
or
inadequate
ventilaj
tion
can
allow
harmful
exhaust
fumes
to
pollute
the
area
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
it.
The
exj
haust
fumes
contain
pollutants
which
are
colj
ourless
and
odourless.
In
enclosed
spaces
or
spaces
with
inadequate
ventilation,
the
exhaust
fumes
can
also
build
up
outside
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
death.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
clear
and
ensure
sufficient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
the
standing
air
conditioning
in
enj
closed
or
poorly
ventilated
spaces,
for
example
closed
garages.
WARNING
When
the
standing
air
conditioning
is
operating, high
temperatures
can
be
generated
under
the body,
for
example
because
of
the
exhaust
sysjtem.
If
flammable
materials
come
into
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
exhaust
system,
these
maj terials
can
catch
fire.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.Make
sure
that
no
flammable
materials,
for
exj
ample
leaves,
grass,
gas,
petrol,
oil
or
other flammable
objects,
can
come
into
contact
with
vehicle
parts
when
the
standing
air
conditioning is
operating.
Operating
requirements
'xVehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not
indrive-ready
state.'xBattery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
beswitched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
systemwill
be
available
again
once
the
drive-readystate
has
been
activated
and
deactivatedagain.'xLevel
in
the
tank
is
sufficient.'xFront
flap
is
closed.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xVentilation
outlets
are
open.
Enabling
automatic
engine
start
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
This
enables
the
engine
to
switch
on
automatically
in
order
to
control
the
interior
climate.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventil.5.If
necessary,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Engine
start
for
climate
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Switching
on/off
directly
GeneralThe
system
switches
off
automatically
after
apjprox.
15
minutes.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
system
will be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
hasbeen
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Switching
on
via
iDrive
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