2021 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system With
the
button1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

"Settings"4."Cross
Traffic
Warning"5."Activate
function"
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Cross
Traffic
Warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
park#j
ing
assistant.Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
re#j
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
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Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
thecamera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#j
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
the sensors,
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Chassis
components
The
chassis
components
are
optimized
for
the
vehicle
and
its
scope
of
application
and
thereby ensure
the
best
possible
Driving
Dynamics.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information
The
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
are
en#j
hanced
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition and
driving
style.
Tuning The
system
offers
different
shock
absorber
set#jtings
ranging
from
comfortable
travel
to
dynamic
driving.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differ#j
ent
drive
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
Additional
information:
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
126.
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
dur#j
ing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
bypermanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all
driving
conditions.
Tuning The
system
offers
different
settings
ranging
from
comfortable
travel
to
dynamic
driving.
The
settings
are
assigned
to
the
different
drive
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
Additional
information:
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
126.
Adaptive
M
Chassis Professional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
en#jcompasses
the
following
systems:
'xLow-lying
sport
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'xActive
roll
stabilization.
General
informationFor
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sys#j
tem
or
the
Driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
fol#j
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode:
'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
ex#j
ample.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked
individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used.
Engine
sound
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
national-mar#j
ket
version,
you
may
be
able
to
configure
the
sound
of
the
engine.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Engine
sound"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
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Climate
controlVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
tem#j
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Recirculated-air
mode.Air
flow,
manual.
Intensity
AUTO
program.Air
distribution,
manual.Defrost
and
defog
the
wind#j
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window
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ButtonFunctionSeat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
115.orActive
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
116.Climate
control
operation.
Open
Climate
menu,
such
as
for
the
following
settings:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
parked-car
ventilation.
Some
of
the
functions
can
also
be
used
via
voice,
e.g.,
temperature.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
menu
is
displayed.
For
example,
the
following
climate
control
func#j
tions
can
be
accessed
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xAir
quality.'xHeating/ventilation.'xParked-car
ventilation/heating
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
functions,
e.g.,
switching
on/off,
in#j
tensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xMenu/Climate
Cont.'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.Switching
off'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
lower
button
on
the
front
passenger
side.
Temperature
Concept
The
automatic
climate
control
achieves
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
if
needed,
by
using
the
maximum
cooling
or
heating
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Driver"
or
"Front
passenger"6."Temperature:"7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8."OK"
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
tempera#j ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
region
can
be
adjusted.
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The
temperature
is
individually
adjusted,
e.g.
colder
toward
blue,
warmer
toward
red.
The
air
flow
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
bodyregion
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
onthe
adjusted
temperature.
This
does
not
change
the
set
interior
tempera#j
ture
for
the
driver
and
front
passenger.
Adjusting1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Driver"
or
"Front
passenger"6."Temperature
adjustment"7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
Air
conditioning
Concept
The
air
in
the
car's
interior
will
be
cooled
and
de#j
humidified
and,
depending
on
the
temperature setting,
warmed
again.
The
car's
interior
can
only
be
cooled
with
the drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Switching
on/off
Using
the
button:
Press
the
button
on
the
lower
side.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."A/C"
Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
the
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
program.
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#jneath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
Concept
The
system
is
set
to
the
lowest
temperature,
op#j
timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
General
information
The
function
is
available
with
external
tempera#j
tures
above
approx.
32
#

The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
AUTO
program
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Driver"
or
"Front
passenger"6."Automatic"
Depending
on
the
selected
settings
and
outside
influences,
the
air
is
directed
to
the
windshield, side
windows,
upper
body,
and
into
the
floorarea.
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
program.
Point
the
side
vents
toward
the
side
windows. At
the
same
time,
a
condensation
sensor
con#j
trols
the
program
so
as
to
prevent
window
con#j
densation
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
program
is
switched
off
automati#j
cally,
when
manual
air
distribution
is
set.
Intensity
With
the
AUTO
program
switched
on,
the
inten#j sity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
automatic
control
for
the
air
mass.
Using
the
button:
Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Driver"
or
"Front
passenger"6."Level"7.Set
the
desired
intensity.The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate control
display.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
Concept
The
automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
rec#j
ognizes
odors
or
pollutants
in
the
outside
air. The
outside
air
supply
is
shut
off
and
the
interiorair
is
recirculated.
General
information
If
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detects
pollu#j tants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
the
shut-off
automatically.
If
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
continu#j
ously
flows
into
the
car's
interior.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qual#j
ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
window
fogging
increases.
Switching
on/off1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Air
quality"5."Automatic"
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recir#j
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows.
Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You
may
react
to
unpleasant
odors
or
pollutants
in
the
immediate
environment
by
temporarily
suspending
the
supply
of
outside
air.
The
system then
recirculates
the
air
flow
within
the
vehicle.
Adjusting Using
the
button:
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