2021 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Activating1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4.If
necessary,
"Driving"5."Speed
Limit
Assistance"6."Speed
limits"7."Show
current
limit"
DisplaySpeed
Limit
Info Current
speed
limit.
Without
a
navigation
system
the
traffic
signals
are
grayed
out
after
curves
or
longer
stretches
of
roadway.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
not
available.
If
the
detected
speed
limit
has
been
exceeded,
the
indicator
light
will
flash.
Settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4.If
necessary,
"Driving"5."Speed
Limit
Assistance"6.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Warn
when
speeding":
activate/deacti#jvate
the
flashing
of
the
Speed
Limit
Info
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,where
applicable,
the
Head-up
Display when
the
currently
valid
speed
limit
is
ex#jceeded.
The
warning
that
is
issued
when
a
speed
limit
is
exceeded
may
depend
on
the
Speed
Limit
Assist
settings.'x"Excess
speed
display":
the
speed
limit
that
is
detected
by
the
Speed
Limit
Info
is displayed
with
a
marking
in
the
speedom#j
eter
in
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
and
mayprovide
incorrect
information
in
the
following
sit#juations:
'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xWhen
traffic
signs
are
fully
or
partially
con#jcealed
by
objects,
stickers
or
paint.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xWhen
driving
toward
bright
lights
or
strong
reflections.'xWhen
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
is
fogged
over,
dirty
or
covered
by
a
sticker,
etc.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xIn
the
event
of
incorrect
detection
by
the camera.'xIn
the
case
of
navigation
data
that
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available.'xIn
areas
not
covered
by
the
navigation
sys#j tem.'xWhen
roads
differ
from
the
navigation,
suchas
due
to
changes
in
road
routing.'xIn
case
of
electronic
traffic
signs.'xWhen
passing
buses
or
trucks
with
traffic
signs
applied
to
them.'xIf
the
traffic
signs
are
non-conforming.'xWhen
traffic
signs
that
are
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a
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'xIn
the
presence
of
country-specific
road
signsand
road
configurations.'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
Selection
lists
Concept
Lists
can
be
displayed
and,
if
necessary,
used
for certain
functions
in
the
instrument
cluster
or
the Head-up
Display.
'xEntertainment
source.'xCurrent
audio
source.'xList
of
most
recent
telephone
calls.
If
necessary,
the
corresponding
menu
will
openon
the
Control
Display.
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
list
inthe
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illus#j
tration.
Displaying
and
using
the
listButtonFunctionChange
the
entertainment
source.
Pressing
the
button
again
will
close
the
currently
displayed
list.Show
list
of
most
recent
tele#j
phone
calls.Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
select
the
desired
setting.
Press
the
thumbwheel
to
con#j
firm
the
setting.
The
currently
selected
list
can
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
by
turning
the
thumb#j
wheel.
Trip
data
Concept
Values
for
the
trip,
such
as
the
average
con#j sumption
or
trip
miles,
are
displayed.
General
information The
trip
data
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
and
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
values
can
be
displayed
and
reset
depend#j
ing
on
various
intervals,
such
as
after
refueling.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
based
on
the
configured
interval:
'xConfigured
interval
for
displaying
trip
data.'xAverage
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'xAverage
speed.'xTotal
time
for
shut
off
engine
through
theAuto
Start/Stop
function.'xDistance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.'xConsumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart.
Displays
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"
Consumption
history
The
average
consumption
is
shown
in
the
con#j
sumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart
based
on
the distance
traveled
and
the
driving
mode.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Depending
on
the
equipment,
information
about
the
route
can
be
displayed
as
widget
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster.
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xTotal
mileage.'xConfigured
interval
for
displaying
trip
data.'xDistance
traveled
depending
on
the
config#j ured
interval.'xAverage
speed.
Selecting
and
setting
widgets
in
the
instrumentcluster.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to page
149.
Adjusting
the
display
of
the
trip
data
The
intervals
for
the
display
of
the
trip
data
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
on
the
Control
Display
are
adjustable.
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"4."Data
since"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Start
of
trip
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
approx.
four
hours
after
the
ve#j
hicle
has
come
to
a
standstill.'x"Refueling
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
after
refueling
with
a
larger
quantity
of
fuel.'x"Factory":



Average
consumption
since
delivery
from
the
factory.
The
values
since
the
time
of
the
factory
delivery
are
displayed.'x"Individual
(
)":
the
values
since
the
last
manual
reset
are
displayed.
The
values
can
be
reset
at
any
time.
Resetting
average
values
manually
The
following
interval
can
be
reset
manually
at
any
time:
"Individual
(
)".
With
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever:
1.Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
sig#j nal
lever
until
the
widget
for
the
trip
data
isselected.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
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The
average
values
and
counters
are
reset.
Once
the
average
values
and
counters
have been
reset,
the
following
interval
is
automatically
set:
"Individual
(
)".
Sport
displays
Concept
The
Sport
displays
especially
support
a
sporty
driving
style.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xBoost
pressure.'xEngine
oil
temperature.'xG-Meter.'xTorque.'xPower.
Displays
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Sport
displays"
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
Sport
displays
can
be
displayed
in
form
of
widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
widgets
can
be
selected:
'xWidget
for
torque
and
power.'xWidget
for
G
meter.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to page
149.
Vehicle
status
General
information
The
status
can
be
displayed
and
actions
per#j
formed
for
several
systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"
Information
at
a
glance
SymbolsDescription
"Flat
Tire
Monitor":
status
of
the
run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
335.
"Tire
Pressure
Monitor":
status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
re#j
fer
to
page
329.
"Engine
oil
level":
electronic
oil
measurement,
refer
to
page
347.
"Check
Control":
displaying
stored
Check
Control
mes#j
sages,
refer
to
page
150.
"Service
notification":
displaying
service
notifications,
refer
to
page
159.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This
system
projects
important
information
into the
driver's
field
of
vision,
for
instance
the
speed.
The
driver
can
get
information
without
averting
his
or
her
eyes
from
the
road.
General
information Follow
the
information
on
cleaning
the
Head-up
Display.
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Overview
Switching
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Head-up
display"
DisplayOverview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xVehicle
speed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.'xSport
displays.
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5.Select
the
desired
setting.The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Setting
the
brightness The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
basic
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Brightness"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
bright#j ness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
thebrightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
addi#j
tionally
influenced
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Height"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be stored
using
the
memory
function.
Setting
the
rotation
The
Head-up
Display
view
can
be
rotated.
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5."Rotation"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isselected.7.Press
the
Controller.
Additional
settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Speed
Limit
Assistance":
access
the
set#j
tings
for
the
speed
assistant.'x"Display
infotainment
lists
in":
set
up
if
the
selection
lists
are
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
or
the
Head-up
Display.'x"Reduced
height":
if
not
all
of
the
informa#j
tion
is
in
the
driver's
field
of
vision,
the
in#j
formation
can
be
displayed
in
the
lower
section
of
the
Head-up
Display.
Visibility
of
the
display
The
visibility
of
the
displays
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
is
influenced
by
the
following
factors:
'xSeat
position.'xObjects
on
the
cover
of
the
Head-up
Display.'xSunglasses
with
certain
polarization
filters.'xWet
roads.'xUnfavorable
light
conditions.
If
the
image
is
distorted,
have
the
basic
settings
checked
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Special
windshield
The
windshield
is
part
of
the
system.
The
shape
of
the
windshield
makes
it
possible
to
display
a
precise
image.
A
film
in
the
windshield
prevents
double
images
from
being
generated.
For
this
reason,
it
is
strongly
suggested
to
have the
special
windshield
replaced
by
a
dealer#ssservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
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shop,
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LightsVehicle
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.
Lights
and
lighting
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The
light
switch
element
is
located
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
SymbolFunctionNight
vision.Lights
off.
Daytime
running
lights.Parking
lights.SymbolFunctionAutomatic
headlight
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.Low
beams.Instrument
lighting.Right
roadside
parking
light.Left
roadside
parking
light.
Automatic
headlight
control
Concept
The
low
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
automat#j ically
depending
on
the
ambient
brightness,
for
example
in
tunnels,
in
twilight
or
if
there
is
pre#j
cipitation.
General
information
A
blue
sky
with
the
sun
low
on
the
horizon
can
cause
the
lights
to
be
switched
on.
If
the
low
beams
are
switched
on
manually,
the
automatic
headlight
control
is
deactivated.
Activating Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
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The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
is
illuminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
System
limits
The
automatic
headlight
control
cannot
serve
as a
substitute
for
your
personal
judgment
of
light#j
ing
conditions.
For
example,
the
sensors
are
unable
to
detect
fog
or
hazy
weather.
In
these
situations,
switch the
lights
on
manually.
Parking
lights,
low
beamsand
roadside
parking
lights
General
information If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
exterior
lighting
is
automatically
switched
off
after
a
period
of
time.
Parking
lights
General
information The
parking
lights
can
only
be
switched
on
in
the
low
speed
range.
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
The
vehicle
is
illuminated
on
all
sides.
Do
not
use
the
parking
lights
for
extended
peri#j ods;
otherwise,
they
might
drain
the
battery
andit
would
then
be
impossible
to
switch
on
drive-ready
state.
Switching
off
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
After
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
automatic
headlight
control
will
be
activated.
Low
beams
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
low
beams
illuminate
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
Press
the
button
again
to
switch
on
the
low
beams
when
the
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
off
Depending
on
the
country
variant,
the
low
beams
can
be
switched
off
in
the
low
speed
range.
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
Roadside
parking
lights
When
the
vehicle
is
parked,
a
one-sided
roadside parking
light
can
be
switched
on.ButtonFunctionRight
roadside
parking
light
on.Left
roadside
parking
light
off.
Switching
off
the
roadside
parking
light:
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
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