2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

For
Australia/New
Zealand
WARNING
The
inflation
pressures
on
the
tyre
label
are
apj
plicable
only
for
tyres
explicitly
mentioned
on
the
label.
Inflation
pressures
for
tyres
that
may
be
covered
by
the
label
m
by
size,
speed
catej gory
and
load
rating/load
index
m
but
not
explicjitly
mentioned
on
the
label
may
be
different.
Please
obtain
adequate
inflation
pressures
in
accordance
with
the
tyre
manufacturer's
specij
fications
from
your
tyre
dealer.
On
the
control
display
The
current
tyre
inflation
pressure
values
and
thespecified
tyre
inflation
pressure
values
for
themounted
tyres
can
be
displayed
on
the
ControlDisplay.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tyre
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set
for
the
fitted
tyres.
The
current
tyre
inflation
pressure
value
is
shown
on
each
tyre.
The
specified
tyre
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj
cated
towards
the
bottom
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
GeneralTyres
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tyre
inflationpressure
increases
with
the
temperature
of
thetyre.
Tyres
have
a
natural,
uniform
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Inflating
devices
can
display
a
pressure
that
may
be
up
to
0.1
bar
too
low.
Checking
using
tyre
inflation
pressure
inscriptions
on
the
door
pillar1.Determine
the
specified
tyre
inflation
presj
sures
for
the
tyres
installed
on
the
vehicle.2.Check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
in
all
four tyres,
using
a
pressure
gauge,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
if
the
curjrent
tyre
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
specified
tyre
inflation
pressure.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tyre
valves.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
information
on
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
plate
on
the
door
pillar
only
relates
to
cold
tyres
or
tyres
at
the
same
temperj
ature
as
the
ambient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressures
when
the tyres
are
cold,
i.e.:
'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
driven
a
distance
of
no
more
than
2
km,
1.25
miles.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
journey.
Checking
using
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
information
on
the
control
display
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Tyre
Pressure
Monitor4.Check
if
the
current
tyre
inflation
pressures
match
the
specified
tyre
pressure
value.5.Correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
if
the
curj rent
tyre
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
specified
tyre
inflation
pressure.
After
adjusting
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
For
runflat
indicator
RPA:
Reinitialise
the
runflat
indicator
RPA.
With
the
Tyre
Pressure
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The
corrected
tyre
inflation
pressures
are
appliedautomatically.
Make
sure
that
the
correct
tyre
settings
have
been
made.
For
tyres
that
cannot
be
found
in
the
tyre
inflaj tion
pressure
information
on
the
control
display,
reset
the
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor.
Speed
codeDesignationMaximum
speedQup
to
160
km/h,
100
mphRup
to
170
km/h,
106
mphSup
to
180
km/h,
112
mphTup
to
190
km/h,
118
mphHup
to
210
km/h,
131
mphFup
to
240
km/h,
150
mphWup
to
270
km/h,
167
mphYup
to
300
km/h,
186
mph(Y)above
300
km/h/186
mph
Tyre
tread
Summer
tyres The
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than3
mm,
0.12
in,
otherwise
there
is
a
high
risk
ofaquaplaning.
Winter
tyres
The
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than
4
mm,
0.16
in,
its
suitability
for
winter
use
is
limij
ted.
Minimum
tread
depth
Wear
indicators
are
distributed
around
the
cirj cumference
of
the
tyre.
These
wear
indicators
have
the
legally
prescribed
minimum
height
of
1.6
mm,
0.06
in.
The
positions
of
the
wear
indicators
are
identij
fied
on
the
tyre's
side
wall
by
TWI,
Tread
Wear
Indicator.
Tyre
damage
General
Inspect
tyres
regularly
for
damage,
the
presence of
foreign
bodies
and
wear.
Vehicle
behaviour
that
may
indicate
tyre
damage or
other
faults:
'xUnusual
vibrations.'xUnusual
tyre
or
running
noises.'xUnusual
vehicle
response,
such
as
projnounced
pulling
to
the
left
or
right.
Damage
can
be
caused
by
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
example:
'xDriving
over
kerbs.'xRoad
damage.'xInsufficient
tyre
inflation
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Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
tyres
are
damaged,
the
tyre
inflation
presj sure
may
be
reduced,
which
in
turn
could
cause
you
to
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
If
you
suspect
tyre
damage
while
you
are
driving,
immediately
reduce
speed
and
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
stop.
Have
the
wheels
and
tyres
checked.
To
do
so,
carefully
drive
to
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
spej
cialist
workshop.
If
necessary,
have
the
vehicle towed
or
transported
there.
Do
not
repair
damj
aged
tyres.
Have
them
replaced.
WARNING
Tyres
can
become
damaged
by
running
over
obstacles,
for
example
kerbs
or
road
damage, at
high
speed.
Larger
wheels
have
a
smallertyre
cross-section.
The
smaller
the
tyre
cross-
section,
the
higher
the
risk
of
tyre
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
and
material
damj age.
If
possible,
drive
around
obstacles
or
drive
over
them
slowly
and
carefully.
Age
of
tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective
of
the
tyre
tread
depth,
change
tyres
after
6
years
at
the
latest.
Date
of
manufacture The
date
of
manufacture
of
the
tyre
is
indicated
on
the
tyre
sidewall.
DesignationDate
of
manufactureDOT


WARNING
Incorrect
wheel
and
tyre
combinations
impair
the
vehicle's
driving
characteristics
and
interj fere
with
the
proper
functioning
of
various
sysj
tems,
such
as
the
Anti-lock
Brake
System
ABS or
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
To
maintain
good
vehicle
hanj dling,
always
fit
tyres
of
the
same
make
and
tread
pattern
to
all
wheels.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
using
wheels
and
tyres
that
have
been
rated
as
suitable
for
the
vehicle
concerned.
After
a
tyre
has
been
damj
aged,
refit
the
same
wheel/tyre
combination
as
the
original.
Recommended
makes
of
tyre
Certain
makes
of
tyre
are
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
for
each
tyre
size. The
tyre
brands
can
be
identified
by
a
star
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tyre.
New
tyres Due
to
the
manufacturing
process,
new
tyres
donot
achieve
their
full
road
grip
immediately.
Drive
moderately
for
the
first
300
km,
200
miles.
Retreaded
tyres
WARNING
Retreaded
tyres
may
have
different
tyre
carj
casses.
Their
durability
may
be
reduced
due
to
their
advanced
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Do
not
use
retreaded
tyres.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
advises
against
theuse
of
retreaded
tyres.
Winter
tyres GeneralWinter
tyres
are
recommended
if
driving
in
winterconditions.
Although
tyres
known
as
all-season
tyres
with
an M+S
label
have
better
winter
characteristics
than summer
tyres,
they
do
not
normally
match
the
performance
of
winter
tyres.
Maximum
speed
of
winter
tyres If
the
vehicle
is
capable
of
maximum
speedshigher
than
the
speed
permitted
for
the
wintertyres,
an
information
label
stating
the
maximumpermitted
speed
for
the
tyres
fitted
must
be
disj
played
in
the
driver's
field
of
view.
The
label
is available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
If
winter
tyres
are
fitted,
observe
and
do
not
exj
ceed
the
respectively
permitted
maximum
speed.
Replacing
run-flat
tyres
When
changing
from
run-flat
tyres
to
standard
tyres,
make
sure
that
a
spare
wheel
or
a
flat
tyre kit
is
available
in
the
vehicle.
Additional
informaj
tion
is
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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Rotating
wheels
between
axles
WARNING
Swapping
of
wheels
between
axles
on
vehicles
with
differently
sized
tyres
or
rims
on
the
front and
rear
cause
tyre
damage
and
damage
to
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
swap
over
wheels
between
axles
on
vehicles
with
difj
ferently
sized
tyres
or
rims
on
the
front
and
rear.
Storing
tyres
Tyre
inflation
pressure Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
tyre
inflation
presjsure
indicated
on
the
tyre's
side
wall.
Tyre
storage
'xStore
wheels
and
tyres
in
a
cool,
dry
and
darkplace
when
not
in
use.'xProtect
the
tyres
against
contamination
fromoil,
grease
and
solvents.'xDo
not
leave
tyres
in
plastic
bags.'xRemove
dirt
from
the
wheels
or
tyres.
Run-flat
tyres
Principle
In
the
event
of
a
complete
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure,
run-flat
tyres
enable
you
to
continue driving,
with
certain
restrictions.
General The
wheels
are
fitted
with
tyres
which
are
self-
supporting
to
a
limited
degree.
They
may
also
have
special
rims.
The
reinforced
side
wall
means
that
the
tyre
keeps
the
vehicle
mobile
to
a
degree
even
if
tyre
inflation
pressure
has
been
lost.
Observe
the
notes
on
continuing
to
drive
with
a
flat
tyre.
Safety
note
WARNING
A
run-flat
tyre
with
too
little
or
no
tyre
inflation
pressure
will
change
the
vehicle's
handling
characteristics,
for
example
there
may
be
rej
duced
directional
stability
when
braking,
longer
stopping
distances
and
different
self-steering characteristics.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Drive
with
care
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
80
km/h,
50
mph.
Label
The
tyres
are
identified
by
Runflat
System
Comj ponent
RSC
on
the
tyre's
side
wall.
Remedying
flat
tyres
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
a
firm
surface
and
as
far
away
from
moving
traffic
as
possible.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights.'xApply
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehij
cle
rolling
away.'xEngage
the
steering
wheel
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'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
guide
them
out
of
the
danger
area, for
example
behind
the
crash
barrier.'xSet
up
the
warning
triangle
an
appropriatedistance
away.
Mobility
System
Principle
With
the
Mobility
System,
minor
tyre
damage
can
be
quickly
sealed,
to
allow
you
to
drive
on.
For
this
purpose,
liquid
sealant
is
pumped
into
the
tyres
which
encloses
the
damage
from
the
inside
when
it
hardens.
General
'xPlease
observe
the
notes
on
the
application
of
the
Mobility
System
which
are
on
the
comj
pressor
and
the
sealant
container.'xApplying
the
Mobility
System
can
be
ineffecj
tive
for
tyre
damage
larger
than
approximately 4
mm.'xContact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
if
you
are
unable
to
put the
tyre
back
in
operation.'xForeign
bodies
that
have
penetrated
the
tyreshould
remain
inside
the
tyre.
Only
remove
foreign
objects
if
they
are
visibly
protruding
from
the
tyre.'xRemove
the
speed
limit
sticker
from
the
sealj ant
container
and
attach
to
the
steeringwheel.'xUsing
sealants
can
damage
the
wheel
elecj
tronics.
In
this
case,
have
the
electronics
rej placed
at
the
next
opportunity.'xThe
compressor
can
be
used
to
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure.Overview
Storage
The
Mobility
System
is
located
in
the
left
storagecompartment
of
the
boot.
Sealant
container
'xSealant
container,
arrow
1.'xFiller
hose,
arrow
2.
Note
the
use-by
date
on
the
sealant
container.
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pressure
indicator4Reduce
tyre
inflation
pressure
button5On/Off
button6Compressor7Plug/cable
for
socket8Connecting
hose
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
a
firm
surface
and
as
far
away
from
moving
traffic
as
possible.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights.'xApply
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehij
cle
rolling
away.'xEngage
the
steering
wheel
lock
with
the
wheels
in
the
straight-ahead
position.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
guide
them
out
of
the
danger
area, for
example
behind
the
crash
barrier.'xSet
up
the
warning
triangle
an
appropriatedistance
away.
Filling
with
sealing
compound
Safety
notes
DANGER
A
blocked
exhaust
pipe
or
inadequate
ventilaj
tion
can
allow
harmful
exhaust
fumes
to
enter the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
fumes
contain
polluj
tants
which
are
colourless
and
odourless.
In
enj closed
spaces,
exhaust
fumes
can
also
build
upoutside
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
death.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
clear
and
ensure
suffij
cient
ventilation.
NOTE
The
compressor
can
overheat
if
operated
for too
long.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
let
the
compressor
run
for
longer
than
10
minutes.
Filling
1.Shake
the
sealant
container.2.Pull
filler
hose
completely
from
the
cover
of
the
sealant
container.
Do
not
kink
the
hose.3.Push
the
sealant
container
into
the
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4.Screw
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
container
onto
the
tyre
valve
of
the
faulty
wheel.5.Insert
the
plug
into
the
socket
in
the
vehicle interior
while
the
compressor
is
switched
off.6.Switch
on
the
compressor
with
standby
stateor
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Let
the
compressor
run
for
a
maximum
of
10
mij
nutes
to
fill
the
sealing
compound
and
achieve
a
tyre
inflation
pressure
of
approximately
2.0
bar.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
may
rise
to
approxij mately
5
bar
during
the
filling
process
of
thesealing
compound.
Do
not
switch
off
the
comj
pressor
during
this
step.
Checking
and
adjusting
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
Checking1.Switch
off
compressor.2.Read
off
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
as
shown
on
the
tyre
pressure
indicator.
To
be
able
to
continue
the
journey,
a
tyre
inflaj
tion
pressure
of
at
least
2
bar
must
be
reached.
Removing
and
storing
the
sealant
container
1.Unscrew
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
conj
tainer
from
the
tyre
valve.2.Press
the
red
unlocking
device.3.Remove
the
sealant
container
from
the
comj pressor.4.Pack
and
store
the
sealant
container
to
avoidsoiling
the
boot.
Minimum
tyre
inflation
pressure
is
not
reached
1.Unplug
the
connector
from
the
socket
in
the vehicle
interior.2.Drive
forwards
and
backwards
by
10
m,
400
inches,
to
distribute
the
sealant
in
the tyre.3.Screw
the
connecting
hose
of
the
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