2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

5Exterior
mirror6To
open/close
the
boot
lid
Switch
cluster
1Selector
lever2Controller3Parking
brake,
Automatic
Hold4Driving
Experience
Control5Start/stop
button6Assistance
systems
iDrive
Principle iDrive
brings
together
the
functions
of
a
number
of
switches.
These
functions
can
be
operated
using
the
Controller.
Buttons
on
the
Controller
ButtonFunctionTo
call
up
the
main
menu.Go
to
the
Apps
menu.To
call
up
the
Media/Radio
menu.To
call
up
the
Communication
menu.To
call
up
the
navigation
map.ButtonFunctionTo
call
up
the
destination
entry
menu
of
the
navigation
system.To
call
up
the
previous
screen.To
call
up
the
Options
menu.
Voice
control
Activating
the
voice
control
system
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.Wait
for
the
acoustic
signal.3.Say
the
command.
This
symbol
indicates
that
the
voice
conj
trol
system
is
active.
It
is
possible
that
no
further
spoken
commands are
available
for
this
function.
In
this
case,
switch
to
iDrive
to
operate
the
function.
Switching
off
the
voice
control
system Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel
or
say


Adjustment
and
operationSeats,
mirrors
and
steeringwheel
Electrically
adjustable
seats
1Backrest
width2Forward/back,
height,
seat
angle3Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint4Lumbar
support
To
adjust
the
head
restraint
Height
Press
the
switch
up
or
down.
Adjusting
the
distance:
basic
seat'xBack:
press
the
button
and
slide
the
head
rej straint
towards
the
rear.'xForward:
pull
the
head
restraint
forwards.
After
adjusting
the
distance,
make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Adjusting
the
distance:
M
sport
seat The
distance
from
the
back
of
the
head
is
adjusjted
by
the
seat
backrest
angle.
To
adjust
the
exterior
mirrors
1To
adjust2To
select
a
mirror,
automatic
parking
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To
adjust
the
steering
wheelElectrical
steering
wheel
adjustment
Press
the
switch
to
adjust
the
steering
wheel
to
the
correct
fore/aft
position
and
height
for
your
seating
position.
Memory
function
Principle
The
memory
function
enables
the
following
setj
tings
to
be
stored
and
retrieved
when
required:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-Up
Display.
Saving
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
door.
The
lettering
in
the
button
is
illuminated.3.Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2
at
the
door
while
the
lettering
is
illuminated.
A
signal
sounds.
Retrieving
settings
Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2.
Entering
the
rear
passenger
compartment
Folding
down
the
backrest1.Pull
loop.2.Fold
the
backrest
forwards.
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
M
sport
seats:
1.Pull
the
lever.2.Fold
the
backrest
forwards.
To
make
it
easier
to
get
into
the
back,
the
seat
automatically
moves
all
the
way
forwards.
Folding
back
the
backrest Fold
back
and
engage
the
backrest.
The
seat
automatically
moves
back
to
the
last
seat
position
saved.
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Infotainment
Depending
on
the
national-
market
version:
radio
1To
change
the
entertainment
source2Sound
output
on/off,
volume3Favourites
buttons4Changing
station/track5Traffic
information
Change
waveband
Navigation
destination
entry
Entering
the
destination
using
the
quick-search
function
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
Controller.2.

Search3.Enter
at
least
two
letters
or
characters.
If
applicable,
the
search
term
will
be
automatij cally
completed
in
grey
text.
Press
the
Controller
or
tilt
it
upwards
to
acj
cept
the
suggested
search
term.4.

Select
symbol
as
appropriate.
The
results
are
shown
as
a
list.5.Search
location:
select
search
location
if applicable.6.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.7.Select
the
desired
destination.Connecting
mobile
telephone
General Once
the
mobile
telephone
has
been
connected
in
the
vehicle,
it
can
be
operated
using
iDrive
and
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
Connecting
the
mobile
telephone
via
Bluetooth1.COM2.If
applicable,
set
the
following
setting:
Telephone3.Connect
new
telephone4.To
perform
other
operations
on
the
mobile telephone;
see
the
user
manual
of
the
mobile
telephone:
for
example
finding/connecting Bluetooth
device
or
new
device.
The
Bluetooth
name
of
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
telephone.
Sej
lect
the
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name.5.Depending
on
the
mobile
device,
either
a control
number
is
displayed,
or
you
will
haveto
enter
the
control
number
yourself.'xCompare
the
control
number
shown
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
numj ber
in
the
device
display.
Confirm
the
control
number
in
the
device and
on
the
Control
Display.'xEnter
the
same
control
number
on
the
dejvice
and
via
iDrive
then
confirm.
The
device
is
connected
and
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Telephony
Accepting
a
call Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
incoming
calls
can
be
accepted
in
different
ways.
'xVia
iDrive:


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Press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steeringwheel.'xVia
the
selection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster:
Select
using
the
knurled
wheel
on
the
steerj
ing
wheel:
Accept'xVia
the
touchscreen:
tap
the
corresponding
entry
on
the
control
display.'xBy
gestures:
point
towards
the
Control
Disj
play
using
your
index
finger.
Dialling
a
number
1.COM2.If
necessary,
Telephone3.Dial
number:4.Enter
the
numbers.5.

Select
the
symbol.
The
call
is
made
using
the
mobile
telephone
to
which
the
telephone function
is
assigned.
To
make
a
call
via
the
additional
telephone:
1.

Press
the
button.2.Call
via
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Principle
CarPlay
makes
it
possible
to
operate
certain functions
of
a
compatible
Apple
iPhone
by
Siri voice
operation
and
using
iDrive.
Operating
requirements
'xCompatible
iPhone,
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.'xAppropriate
mobile
radio
contract.'xThe
setting
for
mobile
data
may
need
to
be
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xBluetooth,
WLAN
and
Siri
voice
operation
are
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xWLAN
is
activated
in
the
vehicle.Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.New
device4.Phone
calls
and
audio
The
Bluetooth
name
of
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
control
display.5.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.6.Compare
the
control
number
shown
on
the
control
display
with
the
control
number
on the
mobile
device
display,
and
confirm
that
the
two
match.7.Use
Apple
CarPlay
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
disj played
in
the
device
list.
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On
the
moveDriving
Drive-ready
state
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
1.Press
the
brake.2.Press
the
start/stop
button.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state
Steptronic
transmission:
1.With
the
vehicle
at
a
standstill,
engage
selecj
tor
lever
position
P.2.Press
the
start/stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.3.Apply
the
parking
brake.
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
switches
the
enj
gine
off
automatically
at
a
standstill
to
save
fuel. For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts
under
the
following
conditions:
Steptronic
transmission:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWith
Automatic
Hold
activated:
press
the
acj
celerator
pedal.
In
vehicles
with
mild
hybrid
technology,
the
enj
gine
is
already
switched
off
when
rolling
at
low speeds.
Parking
brake
Engaging Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
on
the
switch
and
the
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrument
cluster
are
illuminated.
Releasing With
drive-ready
state
switched
on:
Press
the
switch
with
the
brakes
applied
or
selector
lever
position
P
engaged.
LED
and
indicator
lamp
turn
off.
The
parking
brake
is
released.
Parking
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
applied
when the
vehicle
is
held
by
Automatic
Hold
and
thedrive-ready
state
is
switched
off
or
the
vehicle
is
exited.
Steptronic
transmission
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
D,
N,
R'xD
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With
the
driver's
seat
belt
fastened,
briefly
press
the
selector
lever
in
the
desired
direction,
possij
bly
overcoming
a
resistance
point.
Selector
lever
returns
to
centre
position
in
each
case.
Apply
the
brakes
until
ready
to
drive
off,
otherj
wise
the
vehicle
will
move
when
a
drive
position
or
reverse
gear
is
selected.
A
selector
lever
lock
prevents
inadvertently
shiftj
ing
to
selector
lever
position
R
or
inadvertently
shifting
from
selector
lever
position
P.
Only
engage
selector
lever
position
R
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Cancelling
the
selector
lever
lock
Press
the
button. Engaging
POnly
engage
selector
lever
position
P
when
thevehicle
is
stationary.
Press
button
P.
Steptronic
transmission,
sport
programme
and
manual
operation
Activate
sport
programme/manual
operation:
Press
the
selector
lever
out
of
selector
lever
poj
sition
D
to
the
left.
Manual
operation:
'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forj wards.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
backwards.
Deactivate
sport
programme/manual
operation:
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
Turn
indicators,
high-beam
headlights,
headlight
flasher
Turn
indicator
'xOn:
press
the
lever
beyond
the
resistance
point.'xOff:
press
the
lever
in
the
opposite
direction
beyond
the
resistance
point.'xTriple
turn
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'xTo
indicate
a
turn
briefly:
press
the
lever
as
far
as
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there for
as
long
as
you
wish
to
indicate
a
turn.
High-beam
headlights,
headlight
flasher
Push
the
lever
forwards
or
pull
it
back.
'xHigh-beam
headlights
on,
arrow
1.
The
high-beam
headlights
are
illuminated
when
the
low-beam
headlights
are
switched on.'xHigh-beam
headlights
off/headlight
flasher,arrow
2.
Lights
and
lighting
Light
functions
SymbolFunctionRear
fog
light.Night
Vision.Lights
off.
Daytime
running
lights.Side
lights.Automatic
driving
lights
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.SymbolFunctionLow-beam
headlights.Instrument
lighting.Parking
light,
right.Parking
light,
left.
Wiper
system
Switching
the
wipers
on/off
and
flick-wiping
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
upwards
to
the
desired
position.
'xRest
position
of
the
wipers:
position
0.'xRain
sensor:
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed:
position
2.'xFast
wiper
speed:
position
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