2021 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame
and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
in#j
terrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#j jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
ofmovement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protec#j
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
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Seats,
mirrors
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features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seat
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seat
posi#j
tion
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
informa#j
tion
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
106.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
109.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
110.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
169.Seats
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
un#j
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
con#j
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
en#j
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the
most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
not
adjust
again
while
driving.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
ment.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
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The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
usingthe
memory
function.
Overview1Backrest
width2Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt3Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint4Lumbar
support
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward.
Thigh
support
Sport
seat
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
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Lumbar
support
Concept
The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
are supported
for
upright
posture.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Functional
limitations
It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
lumbar
sup#j
port
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Backrest
width
Concept Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral
support
when
taking
corners.
General
information The
backrest
width
is
changed
by
adjusting
the
side
sections
of
the
backrest.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
de#j
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.Functional
limitations It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
backrest
width
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Entering
the
rear
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#jment.
Warning
Unexpected
movements
of
the
rear
seat
back#j rest
while
driving
may
occur
if
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
unlocked.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Fold
back
and
lock the
rear
seat
backrests
before
driving.
Fold
the
seat
backrest
forward
1.Pull
the
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For
equipment
specification
with
M
sport
seat:1.Pull
the
lever.2.Fold
the
seat
backrest
forward.
To
make
the
entry
to
the
rear
easier,
the
seat
will
automatically
move
to
the
most
forward
position.
The
process
will
be
terminated
when
the
switch
for
the
forward/back
adjustment
is
pressed
or
the backrest
is
reclined.
Push
the
seat
backrest
rearward Push
the
seat
backrest
rearward
and
lock
it.
The
seat
moves
automatically
to
the
last
seat
po#j
sition
that
was
stored.
Pulling
the
strap
again
stops
the
motion.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
four
safety
belts
to
en#j
sure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only
of#j fer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
General
informationAlways
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The
airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addi#j
tional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substi#j
tute
for
safety
belts.
The
upper
shoulder
strap's
anchorage
point
will
be
correct
for
adult
seat
occupants
of
every
build
if
the
seat
is
correctly
adjusted.
Safety
information
Warning
Use
of
a
safety
belt
to
buckle
more
than
one
person
will
potentially
defeat
the
ability
of
the safety
belt
to
serve
its
protective
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
allow
more
than
one
person
to
wear
a
sin#j
gle
safety
belt.
Infants
and
children
are
not
al#j
lowed
on
an
occupant's
lap,
but
must
be
trans#j
ported
and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
systems.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
all
occupants
are
wearing
safety
belts
correctly.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety belts,
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
fail
in
the
following
situations:
'xThe
safety
belts
or
safety
belt
buckles
are
damaged,
soiled,
or
changed
in
any
other way.'xBelt
tensioners
or
belt
retractors
were
modified.
Safety
belts
can
be
imperceptibly
damaged
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
inju#j ries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
modify
safety
belts,safety
belt
buckles,
belt
tensioners,
belt
retrac#jtors
or
belt
anchors
and
keep
them
clean.
Havethe
safety
belts
checked
after
an
accident
atthe
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Correct
use
of
safety
belts'xWear
the
safety
belt
twist-free
and
tight
toyour
body
over
your
lap
and
shoulders.'xWear
the
safety
belt
deep
on
your
hips
overyour
lap.
The
safety
belt
may
not
press
onyour
stomach.'xDo
not
rub
the
safety
belt
against
sharp
edges,
or
guide
it
or
jam
it
in
across
hard
or
fragile
objects.'xAvoid
thick
clothing.'xRe-tighten
the
safety
belt
frequently
upward around
your
upper
body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Guide
the
safety
belt
slowly
over
shoulder
and
hip
to
put
it
on.2.Insert
the
tongue
plate
into
the
safety
belt
buckle.
The
safety
belt
buckle
must
engage
audibly.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold
the
safety
belt
firmly.2.Press
the
red
button
in
the
safety
belt
buckle.3.Guide
the
safety
belt
back
into
its
roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
seat
and
front
passenger
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
lights
up
and
a
signalsounds.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
beltsare
positioned
correctly.
The
safety
belt
reminder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are
placed
on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats
General
information The
safety
belt
reminder
is
automatically
acti#j
vated
each
time
the
engine
starts.
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
also
activated
when
a
passenger
unbuckles
a
rear
seat
safety
belt
dur#j ing
the
trip.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
illu#j
minates
after
the
engine
is
started.SymbolDescriptionGreen:
the
safety
belt
is
buckled
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.Red:
the
safety
belt
is
not
buckled
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.
Front
head
restraints
General
information
The
current
head
restraint
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
A
missing
protective
effect
due
to
removed
or not
correctly
adjusted
head
restraints
cancause
injuries
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xBefore
driving,
install
the
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'xAdjust
the
head
restraint
so
its
center
sup#j
ports
the
back
of
the
head
at
as
close
to
eye
level
as
possible.'xAdjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
re#j
straint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back of
the
head.
Adjust
the
distance
via
the
backrest
tilt
as
needed.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
pro#j tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
de#j
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instancepillows,
while
driving.
Adjusting
the
height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
To
prevent
a
collision
of
the
head
restraint
with the
roofliner,
the
head
restraint
cannot
be
ad#j
justed
in
height
in
certain
seat
positions.
Move
the
seat
into
a
lower
position
for
head
restraint adjustment.
Adjusting
the
distance:
basis
seat'xBack:
press
the
button
and
push
the
head
re#j
straint
toward
the
rear.'xForward:
pull
the
head
restraint
toward
the front.
After
setting
the
distance,
make
sure
that
thehead
restraint
engages
correctly.
Adjusting
the
distance:
M
Sportseat
The
distance
to
the
back
of
the
head
is
adjusted via
the
backrest
tilt.
Adjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
restraint
is as
close
as
possible
to
the
back
of
the
head.
Removing The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The
mirror
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
more
curved
than
the
driver's
side
mirror.
The
mirror
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
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The
current
exterior
mirror
position
can
be
storedusing
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Objects
reflected
in
the
mirror
are
closer
than
they
appear.
The
distance
to
the
traffic
behind
could
be
incorrectly
estimated,
for
instance
while
changing
lanes.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Estimate
the
distance
to
the
traffic
behindby
looking
over
your
shoulder.
Overview
1Adjusting2Selecting
a
mirror,
Automatic
Curb
Monitor3Folding
in
and
out
Adjusting
electrically
Press
the
button.
The
selected
mirror
moves
along
with
the
button
movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To
change
over
to
the
other
mirror:Slide
the
switch.
Malfunction
In
case
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
adjust
the
mirror
by
pressing
the
edges
of
the
mirror
glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTICE
Depending
on
the
vehicle
width,
the
vehicle
can
be
damaged
in
vehicle
washes.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Before
washing,fold
in
the
mirrors
by
hand
or
with
the
button.
Press
the
button.
Folding
is
only
possible
up
to
a
speed
of
approx.
15
mph/20
km/h.
Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
helpful
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations:
'xIn
car
washes.'xOn
narrow
roads.
Mirrors
that
were
folded
in
are
folded
out
auto#jmatically
at
a
speed
of
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Automatic
heating Both
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
heated
as
needed
and
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatic
dimming
feature The
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
auto#j
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
interior
mir#j
ror
are
used
to
control
this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
mirror
glass
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
tilted
downward.
This
improves
your
view
of
the
curb
and
other
low-ly#j
ing
obstacles
when
parking,
for
instance.
Activating
1.

slide
the
switch
to
the
driver's
side
mirror
position.
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