2021 BMW M8 GRAN 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.
Safety
switch
Concept
With
the
safety
switch,
it
is
possible
to
block
par#j ticular
functions
in
the
rear.
This
makes
sense,
for
instance
if
children
or
animals
are
carried
inthe
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
General
information The
following
functions
can
be
locked
by
press#jing
the
safety
switch:'xOpening
and
closing
of
the
rear
windows
us#jing
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblind
in
the
rearwindow
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Rear
window
rollersunblind
General
information The
safety
switch
in
the
driver's
door
can
beused
to
prevent
children
from
operating
the
roller
sunblind
using
the
switches
in
the
rear,
for
in#j
stance.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
105.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
operating
the
roller
sunblind,
objects stored
on
the
shelf
may
damage
the
roller
sun#j blind.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
roller
sunblind
is
clear
during
the
operation.
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Overview
driver's
door
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
Overview
of
rear
doors
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
Operation Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
roller
sunblind
or
to
close
the
open
roller
sunblind.
If
the
button
is
pressed
again
during
the
move#j
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppo#j
site
direction.
Hold
the
button
down
to
operate
the
roller
sun#j
blinds
on
the
rear
window
and
on
the
side
win#j dows
at
the
same
time.
System
limits
If
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sun#j blind
after
having
activated
it
consecutively
anumber
of
times,
the
overheating
protection
mechanism
is
active.
The
system
is
blocked
for
a
limited
time
to
prevent
overheating.
Let
the
sys#j
tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblind
cannot
be
moved
at
low
inte#j
rior
temperatures.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
General
information The
safety
switch
in
the
driver's
door
can
beused
to
prevent
children,
for
instance
from
oper#j
ating
the
roller
sunblinds
using
the
switches
in the
rear.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
105.
Overview
Buttons
for
the
roller
sunblinds.
Operation Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
roller
sunblind
or
to
close
the
open
roller
sunblind.
If
the
button
is
pressed
again
during
the
move#j
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppo#j site
direction.
System
limits If
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sun#j
blinds
after
having
activated
them
consecutively
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number
of
times,
the
overheating
protection
mechanism
is
active.
The
system
is
blocked
for
a
limited
time
to
prevent
overheating.
Let
the
sys#j
tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblinds
cannot
be
moved
at
low
in#j
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Seats,
mirrors
and
steering
wheelVehicle
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
108.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
110.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
112.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
172.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.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
four
or
five
safety
belts
to
ensure
occupants'
safety.
However,
they
can only
offer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
rearseats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sitting
on
the
left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
rear
seats
is intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
General
information
Always
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#jported
and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
systems.
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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
With
a
rear
backrest
that
is
not
locked,
the
pro#j
tective
function
of
the
middle
safety
belt
is
not
guaranteed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
If
you
are
using
the
middle
safety
belt,
lock
the
wider
rear
seat
backrest.
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.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts
'xWear
the
safety
belt
twist-free
and
tight
to your
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
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Middle
safety
belt
in
the
rearBuckling
the
safety
belt1.Pull
the
latch
plate
at
the
end
of
the
belt
outof
the
fixture
on
the
rear
window
shelf.2.Insert
the
lower
buckle
tongue
in
the
beltbuckle,
arrow
1.3.Insert
the
upper
buckle
tongue
in
the
belt
buckle,
arrow
2.
Safety
belt
buckles
must
audibly
click
into
place.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold
the
safety
belt
firmly.2.Press
the
red
button
in
the
belt
buckle.3.Use
the
buckle
tongue,
arrow
1,
to
open
the second
safety
belt
buckle,
arrow
2.4.Guide
the
safety
belt
to
the
fixture
on
the
rear
window
shelf.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.
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