2022 BMW 8 SERIES Owners Manual

4.

Select
the
icon.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Driver's
door
only"
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'x"All
doors"
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirma#j tion
signals:'x"Flash
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
blinking
twice,
locking
by
blinking
once.'xWith
alarm
system:
"Sound
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
in
automatically
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked"
Automatic
unlocking
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4.Select
the
desired
setting:5.'x"Unlock
doors
when
in
Park"'x"Unlock
at
end
of
trip"After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Lock
in
a
few
minutes"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.
Trunk
lid
Trunk
lid
and
doorsYou
can
set
up
if
only
the
trunk
lid
will
be
un#jlocked
or
if
the
doors
will
also
be
unlocked
when
the
trunk
lid
is
unlocked
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
icon.
The
text
next
to
the
icon
indicates
the
current
setting.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Tailgate"
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
trunk
lid
will
be
unlocked
or
opened.'x"Tailgate
and
door(s)"
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
trunk
lid
will
be
unlocked
or
opened
and
the doors
are
unlocked.'x"Tailgate
opens
only
when
vehicle
is
unlocked."
The
vehicle
must
be
unlocked
before
the
trunk
lid
can
be
used
with
the
vehicle
key.'x"Lock
tailgate
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The
operation
of
the
trunk
lid
via
the
vehi#j
cle
key
is
disabled.
Comfort
Access
Touchless
locking
and
unlocking
Contactless
locking
and
unlocking
can
be switched
on
or
off.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Comfort
access"
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Idle
state,
refer
to
page
40.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood
or
the
trunk
lid.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
dur#j ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
tow#j
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
con#j nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
of
the
hazard
warning
system
and
headlights,
where
required.
Do
not
modify
the
system
to
ensure
function
of
the
alarm
system.
Turning
on/off
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on
or
off
as
soon as
the
vehicle
is
locked
with
the
vehicle
key
or
unlocked
or
locked
via
Comfort
Access.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the
integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
even
when
thealarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
trunk
lid
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
moni#j tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
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Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
sec#j onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
trunk
lid
are
not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sen#j
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
un#j til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
car
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuel#j ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
sen#j
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
sec#j
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Ending
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emer#j gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key.
Malfunction,
refer
to
page
85.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
ve#j
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
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Power
windows
General
information
The
windows
can
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
from
the
outside
as
well
as
closed
with
Com#j
fort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
windows
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
When
a
window
is
often
opened
in
the
same
po#j sition,
this
task
can
be
performed
by
the
BMW
Intelligent
Personal
Assistant.
For
instance
when the
same
parking
garage
is
frequently
used.
Additional
information:
'xVehicle
key,
refer
to
page
81.'xBMW
Intelligent
Personal
Assistant,
refer
to
page
51.
Safety
information
Warning
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Functional
requirements
The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
follow#j
ing
conditions.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive
readiness
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Jam
protection
system
Principle
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.
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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
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
mightprevent
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.
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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
110.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
113.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
115.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
174.Seats
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
setting
while
driving
can
lead
to
unex#j
pected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
control 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
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
lon#j
ger
be
ensured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
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
damageto
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#jment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#jment.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The
seat
setting
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
Longitudinal
direction
Press
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Press
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Tilt
switch
up
or
down. Backrest
tilt
Tilt
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
Principle
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
sitting
position.
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
Principle 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.
Entering
the
rear
Safety
information
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#jment.
Warning
Unexpected
movements
of
the
rear
seat
back#j rest
while
driving
may
occur
if
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
unlocked.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Fold
back
and
lock the
backrests
before
driving.
Make
sure
the
backrest
engages
correctly
by
slightly
moving
forward
and
back.
Fold
the
seat
backrest
forward
1.Pull
the
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