2022 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

ECO
PRO
drive
modeADAPTIVE
drive
mode10Switching
drive-ready
state
on/
off#\#_ 12611Auto
Start/Stop
function#\#_ 126Parking
assistance
systems#\#_ 232Panorama
View#\#_251DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Con#j
trol#\#_ 20512Steptronic
transmission
selector
lever#\#_ 138
In
the
vicinity
of
the
roofliner
1Emergency
Call,
SOS#\#_3492Indicator
light,
front-seat
passenger
airbag#\#_ 1743Reading
lights#\#_ 1694Interior
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of
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
Overview
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
cam#j
eras
and
sensors
are
installed
in
the
vehicle:
'xFront
camera.'xCameras
behind
the
windshield.'xTop
view
cameras.'xRearview
camera.'xInfrared
camera.'xFront
radar
sensor.'xRadar
sensors,
side,
front.'xRadar
sensors,
side,
rear.'xUltrasound
sensors
in
the
front/rear
bumpers.'xUltrasonic
sensors,
side.
Keep
the
vehicle
cameras
and
sensors,
as
well
as
surrounding
areas,
clean
and
unobstructed.
Cameras
Front
camera
Front
camera
Cameras
behind
the
windshield
The
cameras
are
located
in
the
area
of
the
inte#j
rior
mirror.
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Top
view
cameras
One
camera
is
located
at
the
bottom
of
each
ex#jterior
mirror
housing.
Rearview
camera
The
camera
is
located
in
the
handle
of
the
trunk
lid.
Infrared
camera
The
infrared
camera
of
the
Night
Vision
is
lo#j
cated
in
the
radiator
grille.
System
limits
of
the
cameras
The
cameras
may
not
be
fully
functional
and
may provide
incorrect
information
in
the
following
sit#juations:'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xOn
steep
hills,
in
steep
depressions
or
in
tight
curves.'xWhen
the
camera
field
of
view
is
covered,
for instance
by
a
fogged
up
windshield
or
labels.'xWhen
the
camera
lens
is
dirty
or
damaged.'xWith
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.'xWhen
driving
toward
bright
lights
or
strong
reflections,
e.g.,
because
of
a
setting
sun.'xWhen
it
is
dark
outside.
Does
not
apply
to
the infrared
camera
of
the
Night
Vision.'xInfrared
camera
of
the
Night
Vision:
at
very
high
outside
temperatures.'xCamera
behind
the
windshield:
if
the
camera has
overheated
and
been
temporarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temper#j
atures.'xCamera
behind
the
windshield:
during
cali#j bration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehi#jcle
delivery.
If
applicable,
a
Check
Control
message
will
be
displayed
when
the
system
limits
are
reached.
Radar
sensors
Front
radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
front
bumper.
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Radar
sensors,
side,
front
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
bumper.
Radar
sensors,
side,
rear
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
bumper.
System
limits
of
the
radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
may
not
be
fully
functional
or may
not
be
available
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
sensors
are
dirty,
such
as
due
to
icing.'xIf
sensors
are
covered,
such
as
by
labels,
films
or
a
number
plate
baseplate.'xIf
the
sensor
is
not
aligned
correctly,
for
in#j stance
due
to
parking
damage.'xIf
the
radiation
range
of
the
sensors
is
cov#jered,
e.g.,
by
protruding
cargo.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xAfter
improper
paint
work
on
the
vehicle
inthe
area
of
the
sensors.'xOn
steep
hilltops
or
in
sharp
dips
in
the
road.If
applicable,
a
Check
Control
message
will
be
displayed
when
the
system
limits
are
reached.
Ultrasound
sensors
Ultrasound
sensors
in
the
front/
rear
bumpers
The
ultrasound
sensors
of
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
are
lo#j
cated
in
the
bumpers.
Ultrasonic
sensors,
side
The
ultrasound
sensors
of
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
are
located
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
System
limits
of
the
ultrasonic
sensors
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits,
e.g.,
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
case
of
dirty
sensors.'xIn
case
of
covered
sensors,
such
as
due
to
la#j bels.'xIf
the
sensor
is
not
aligned
correctly,
for
in#jstance
due
to
parking
damage.'xAfter
improper
paint
work
on
the
vehicle
inthe
area
of
the
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'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instancecoats.'xIn
case
of
external
interference
of
the
ultra#j
sound,
for
instance
from
passing
vehicles,
loud
machines
or
other
ultrasonic
sources.'xUnder
certain
weather
conditions,
e.g.,
high relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
cold,
extreme
heat,
or
strong
wind.'xWith
tow
bars
and
trailer
couplings
of
other
vehicles.'xWith
thin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xWith
moving
objects.'xWith
elevated,
protruding
objects
such
as ledges.'xWith
objects
with
corners,
edges,
and
smooth
surfaces.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xWith
small
and
low
objects,
for
instance
boxes.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xIn
automatic
car
washes.'xOn
uneven
surfaces,
such
as
speed
bumps.'xDue
to
heavy
exhaust.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
ultrasonic
sensors.
If
applicable,
a
Check
Control
message
will
be
displayed
when
the
system
limits
are
reached.
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Operating
state
of
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
General
information
Depending
on
the
situation,
the
vehicle
is
in
one
of
the
three
states:
'xIdle
state.'xStandby
state.'xDrive-ready
state.
Idle
state
Concept
When
the
vehicle
is
in
idle
state,
it
is
switched
off.
All
electrical
consumers
are
deactivated.
General
information
The
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
prior
to
opening
from
the
outside
and
after
exiting
and
locking.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Automatic
idle
state
For
instance,
the
idle
state
is
automatically
es#j
tablished
under
the
following
conditions:
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'xAfter
several
minutes,
if
no
operation
takes
place
on
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
vehicle
battery
is low.'xDepending
on
the
setting
via
iDrive:
whenone
or
both
front
doors
are
opened
after
driv#j
ing
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
In
some
situations,
the
idle
state
is
not
set
auto#j
matically,
for
instance
during
a
phone
call
or when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
Establishing
idle
state
when
opening
the
front
doors
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Manual
idle
state
To
establish
idle
state
in
the
vehicle
after
end
of
trip:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
radio
until
the
OFF
indicator
on
the
instrument
cluster
goes
out.
Standby
state
Concept
When
standby
state
is
switched
on,
most
func#j
tions
can
be
used
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Desired
settings
can
be
adjusted.
General
informationThe
vehicle
is
in
the
standby
state
after
the
front
doors
are
opened
from
the
outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instru#jment
cluster.
The
drivetrain
is
switched
off
and
standby
state switched
on.
Drive-ready
state
Concept
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
corresponds
to
starting
the
engine.
General
information Some
functions,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
StabilityControl,
can
only
be
used
with
drive-ready
stateswitched
on.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#j
tants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured
against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
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'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
NOTICE
Repeated
attempts
to
start
the
vehicle
or
re#j
peated
starting
of
the
vehicle
in
rapid
succes#j
sion
can
cause
the
starter
to
overheat.
This
also
results
in
unburned
or
inadequately
burned
fuel,
and
can
cause
the
catalytic
converter
to
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Avoid
repeated
starting
of
the
vehicle,
particularly
repeated starting
in
rapid
succession.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
Concept Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Gasoline
engine
Depending
on
the
motorization,
the
full
drive
power
may
not
be
available
for
approximately
30
seconds
after
starting
the
engine.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
will
not
accelerate
as
usual.
Additional
information:
Performance
display,
refer
to
page
154.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
lettering
READY
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster
indicates
that
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission1.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
with
the
ve#j
hicle
stopped.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
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