2022 BMW 8 SERIES Owners Manual

Cargo
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
50to
50.
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#j
ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
head restraint
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
surethat
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
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#jage
to
property,
among
other
potential
dam#j
age.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
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lever:
fold
down
the
left
rear
seat
back#jrest.'xRight
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the
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backrest
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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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General
driving
notes
Closing
the
trunk
lid
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
trunk
lid
protrudes
from
the
vehicle and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
roadusers
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
anaccident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
ad#j
dition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
vehicle
in#j
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
trunk
lid
open.
Driving
with
the
trunk
lid
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be avoided:
'xClose
all
windows.'xGreatly
increase
the
blower
output.'xDrive
moderately.
Ice
on
window
glass
NOTICE
The
window
will
be
lowered
slightly
when
pull#j
ing
on
the
door
handle.
In
the
event
of
frost,
the window
may
freeze
up
and
not
be
lowered.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
When
pulling
on
the door
handle,
make
sure
that
the
window
is
low#j
ered.
If
necessary,
remove
snow
and
ice
from the
window.
Do
not
open
the
door
with
force.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
an
injury
hazard.
Do not
remove
the
heat
shields
installed
and
neverapply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
nocombustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
while
driving,
at
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
external
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual
interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
the car's
interior.
Aquaplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
aquaplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
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contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
9.8
inches/25
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maximum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
emergency
braking
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Pedal
feel
when
driving
off
After
turning
on
the
drive-ready
state
from
theidle
state,
the
pedal
may
feel
unusual,
short
pedal
distance.
After
the
brake
pedal
has
been
fully
released,
the
pedal
will
feel
as
usual
again.
Driving
in
wet
conditions In
case
of
wet
roads,
exposure
to
road
salt,
inheavy
rain,
gently
press
the
brake
pedal
everyfew
kilometers.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other road
users.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against corrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available
when
you
need
it.
Hills
General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
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