2022 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Folding
down
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Opening
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
cover
up,
arrow
2.
Closing
the
storage
compartment
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
the
cup
holder
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j sole.
Closing
the
cup
holder
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
anevasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
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liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditionsand
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Press
back
the
covers
before
the
cen#j
ter
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
and
closing
the
cup
holder
General
information
The
cup
holder
can
be
adjusted
for
three
differ#j
ent
container
sizes.
Opening
the
cup
holder
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button
and
fold
out
the
cup
holder
fully.
Downsizing
the
cup
holder
To
make
it
smaller,
the
cup
holder
can
be
folded
in
in
2
steps.
Enlarging
the
cup
holder
To
make
a
smaller
cup
holder
bigger,
first
fold
it
in
completely.
Then
fold
the
cup
holder
out
again
fully.
Closing
the
cup
holderFold
in
the
cup
holder
fully,
until
it
engages.
Clothes
hooks
General
informationThe
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
tire
pressure
loss.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
stability,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
chang#j
ing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j
cident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
ca#j
pacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
no
flu#j
ids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
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cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
ve#j
hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Payload
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xFold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests
completely
to
stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
upper
edge
of
the
backrests.'xSmall
and
light
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or,
depending
on
the
equipment,
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the right
side.
To
transport
larger
objects,
slide
the
net
down.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
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Opening
the
storage
compartment
Fold
the
cover
up.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Principle The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from the
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#j
rately
folded
down
from
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j
rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#jment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
setting
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property,
among
other
potential
dam#jage.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
ofthe
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
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Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middle
rearseat
backrest.'xRight
lever:
fold
down
the
right
rear
seatbackrest.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
position
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section
Pull
lever
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Break-in
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j
ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#j
vatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
throttle
or
kickdown
under
all
circum#j
stances.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system
Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement
Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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