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OWNER'S MANUAL.
THE BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21
The Ultimate
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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. THE BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    On the road ........................CONTROLS Cockpit ..........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
  • Page 5 © 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 II/21, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 6: Notes Information

    Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
  • Page 7 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
  • Page 8 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
  • Page 9 State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet for breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
  • Page 10 NOTES to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by Electronic components, e.g. control units and ig‐ the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nition keys, contain components for storing tech‐ nical information. Information about the vehicle Refer to section on engine oil change regarding condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐...
  • Page 11 Information NOTES Fault and event memories in the vehicle can be smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle reset when a dealer’s service center or another control elements. qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work.
  • Page 12 Information NOTES with the IT systems of the vehicle manufacturer This data can help provide a better understand‐ intended for this purpose. ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Any collection, processing, and use of personal data above and beyond that needed to provide EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a the services must always be based on a legal nontrivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 13 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

  • Page 14: Owner's Manual Media

    Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and er's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
  • Page 15 Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Entering

    Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
  • Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation Concept Concept The vehicle can be accessed without operating The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no- the vehicle key. touch activation using the vehicle key you are Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your carrying.
  • Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Displays, control elements Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. In the vicinity of the steering Closing wheel Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid. Convertible top Overview 1 Light switch element 2 Turn signal indicator, high beams 3 Instrument cluster 4 Wipers...
  • Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE 5 Exterior mirrors Button Function 6 Opening/closing trunk lid Goes to destination input menu for navigation. Switch console Goes to the previous display. Goes to the Options menu. Voice control Activating the voice control system Press the button on the steering wheel. 1 Selector lever Wait for the signal.

  • Page 20: Set-Up And Use

    Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the distance: basis seat wheel Electrically adjustable seats ▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐ straint toward the rear. ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel Entering the rear Electrical steering wheel adjustment Fold the seat backrest forward Pull the strap. Press the switch to adjust the forward/back posi‐ tion and height of the steering wheel to the seat Fold the seat backrest forward.
  • Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Tilt the Controller to the right. Button Function Select desired destination. Press: switches sound output on/off. Connecting a mobile phone Turn: adjusts the volume. General information After the mobile phone is connected once to the Change the entertainment vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using source.
  • Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE "Accept" ▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice operation are activated on the iPhone. ▷ ▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle. Press the corresponding button on the steer‐ Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay ing wheel. ▷...

  • Page 24: On The Road

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive-ready state Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. Switching on drive-ready state The LED and indicator light go out. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐ program and manual mode vertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 26 On the road QUICK REFERENCE ▷ Brief signaling: press the lever to the resist‐ Icon Function ance point and hold it there for as long as you Right roadside parking light. want the turn signal to flash. High beams, headlight flasher Left roadside parking light.
  • Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Cleaning the windshield ▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position. ▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the standard position. Rain sensor Activating/deactivating Pull the wiper lever towards you. Climate control Automatic climate control To activate: press the lever up once from its...
  • Page 28 The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐...
  • Page 29 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.

  • Page 30: Cockpit

    Cockpit CONTROLS Cockpit Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 31 Cockpit CONTROLS Night Vision  196 Manual Speed Limiter  218 Light switch  172 Depending on the equipment: Cruise control on/off  220 Lights off Daytime running lights  174 Parking lights  173 Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off  222 Automatic headlight control  172 With steering and traffic jam assis‐ Adaptive light functions  174 tant  232:...
  • Page 32 Cockpit CONTROLS 13 Steering column stalk, right Heated steering wheel  123 Wipers  143 Adjusting the steering wheel  123 Rain sensor  144 Unlocking the hood  341 Cleaning the windshield  144 Horn, entire surface In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display  46 5 Automatic climate control  268 Hazard warning system  355 6 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for...
  • Page 33 Cockpit CONTROLS Opening and closing the ECO PRO drive mode convertible top  107 collar  125 ADAPTIVE drive mode Parking brake  139 Switching drive-ready state on/ off  134 Automatic Hold  140 Auto Start/Stop function  134 Driving Dynamics Control  137 Parking assistance systems  241 SPORT drive mode COMFORT drive mode Panorama View  260 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
  • Page 34 Cockpit CONTROLS In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Call, SOS  357 Reading lights  177 Indicator light, front-seat passenger Interior lights  177 airbag  182 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 35: Sensors Of The Vehicle

    Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific 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.
  • Page 36 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Top view cameras System limits of the cameras The cameras may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following sit‐ uations: ▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall. ▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight curves.
  • Page 37 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Radar sensors, side, front 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‐ The radar sensors are located in the bumper.
  • Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance coats. ▷ In case of external interference of the ultra‐ sound, for instance from passing vehicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic sources. ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.

  • Page 39: Operating State Of The Vehicle

    Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
  • Page 40 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. OFF is displayed in the instru‐ ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is ment cluster. The drivetrain is low.
  • Page 41 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Performance display, refer to page 162. turn the front wheels in the direction of the Display in the instrument cluster curb. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, The lettering READY in the in‐...

  • Page 42: Idrive

    iDrive CONTROLS iDrive Vehicle features and Input and display options Main menu This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ General information cific and optional features offered with the series. The main menu is divided into two areas. The It also describes features and functions that are left area contains menu items that can be used not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to call up all the iDrive functions.
  • Page 43 Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the Widgets menu item activates or deactivates the function.
  • Page 44 iDrive CONTROLS Programmable memory buttons Icon Meaning Reminder. General information Sending not possible. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐ Entertainment symbols tinations, phone numbers and menu entries or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
  • Page 45 iDrive CONTROLS The assignment of the buttons is displayed in objects in the area in front of the Control Dis‐ the upper area of the Control Display. play. Deleting all button assignments Switching on/off automatically All button assignments can be deleted. The Control Display is switched on automatically Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 at the same when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the...
  • Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS Button Function Goes to navigation map. Goes to destination input menu for navigation. Goes to the previous display. Goes to the Options menu. ▷ Press to select a menu item, for example. Operating via the Controller Opening the main menu Press the button.
  • Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS Changing between displays Press the Controller. It is also possible to select widgets in the instru‐ After a menu item is selected, for instance ment cluster. "Settings", a new display appears. ▷ Tilt the Controller to the left. Adjusting the menu The current display closes and the previous display is shown.
  • Page 48 iDrive CONTROLS Using alphabetical lists Input Operation For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries, Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐ the letters for which an entry exists can be dis‐ per area of the touchpad. played in a text box.
  • Page 49 iDrive CONTROLS Adjusting widgets Entering letters and numbers The widgets can be adjusted in the main menu. Input It is possible to create multiple pages with widg‐ ets and switch between pages. The adjustments When approaching the touchscreen, a key‐ can only be performed when the vehicle is sta‐...
  • Page 50 General information ▷ The system includes special microphones on the driver's side and the passenger's side Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ that can only be activated separately. sonal wake word will start the system. ▷ Commands can be spoken at a normal vol‐...
  • Page 51 iDrive CONTROLS Deactivating the voice control ▷ ›Take me home.‹ system ▷ ›Are there any traffic messages?‹ Communication ▷ Press the button on the steering wheel again. For example, when a mobile phone is connected, the voice activation system can be used to start ▷...
  • Page 52 iDrive CONTROLS unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐ provider via an encrypted connection and stored phone connection. locally there. Instead, use the SOS button close to the interior "CAR" mirror. "Settings" Additional information: "General settings" Emergency call, refer to page 357. If necessary, "Personal assistant"...
  • Page 53 Bluetooth audio. Malfunction Activation in the BMW app In case of a malfunction, switch off the drive- ready state and restart again. Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW app. System limits Follow the instructions in the app. ▷...
  • Page 54 The activation word and the command can be spoken in one sentence. Enter the following settings to access the full range of functions: Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal wake word. ▷ The Driver profile is activated.
  • Page 55 iDrive CONTROLS Automating routines Select the desired mode. "Settings" General information Select the desired setting. The Personal Assistant can automate routines, Caring Car for instance the automatic activation of the seat heating from a specific outside temperature. Rules are created for this purpose, which can be Concept activated and deactivated at any time.
  • Page 56 iDrive CONTROLS ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 57: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐ ing and lock the vehicle. General information BMW recommends performing the Remote Validity of the Owner's Manual Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ ble. Production of the vehicle...
  • Page 58 Control Display. The in‐ phone in the BMW Connected app. formation is available in the ConnectedDrive cus‐ Follow the instructions in the BMW Con‐ tomer portal at any time. nected app. Establish connection to the vehicle.
  • Page 59 Cellular network reception must be ensured In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ so that an error message can be sent, for in‐ tions on the Control Display or in the BMW Con‐ stance if the installation is terminated. nected app.

  • Page 60: General Settings

    General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
  • Page 61 General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format data to analyze the attention of the driver. This system supports various vehicle assistance sys‐ "CAR" tems, e.g.: "Settings" ▷ Fatigue alert. "General settings" ▷ Steering and traffic jam assistant with Ex‐ "Date and time" tended Traffic Jam Assistant.
  • Page 62 General settings CONTROLS Speed warning Activating/deactivating pop-ups Concept For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐ The system can be used to set a speed limit. A matically on the Control Display. Some of these warning will be issued when this speed limit is pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
  • Page 63 General information mails, SMS text messages or reminders. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW Con‐ the configuration of the range of messages that nected app. will be displayed. Depending on the situation, the ▷...
  • Page 64 General settings CONTROLS Activating/deactivating Tip the Controller up. "Notifications" Tilt the Controller to the right. "Notification display" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 65: Personal Settings

    Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for ▷...
  • Page 66 If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
  • Page 67 Personal settings CONTROLS In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ The access data must be entered via iDrive. matically active: ▷ "New registration" ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. Scan the displayed QR code and follow the ▷...
  • Page 68 This means that it is possible to use the As an alternative for Steps 1 to 3, the profile personal settings in other BMW vehicles with image can be tapped in the top status bar. ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is "Driver recognition"...
  • Page 69 Personal settings CONTROLS System limits "CAR" A clear detection of the desired vehicle key may "Driver profiles" not be possible in the following cases, e.g.: As an alternative for Steps 1 and 2, the profile ▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort image can be tapped in the top status bar.

  • Page 70: Connections

    Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 71 Connections CONTROLS Function Connection type Symbol in the device list Apple CarPlay: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Android Auto: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Displaying the vehicle identification The following connection types require one-time pairing with the vehicle: number and software part number...
  • Page 72 Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth. WLAN in the vehicle, WiFi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW Connected app, apps from the smartphone can be dis‐ Screen Mirroring. played in the vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
  • Page 73 Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 71. In this case, the following explanations can help: ▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the Why could the mobile phone not be paired or vehicle. connected? ▷...
  • Page 74 Connections CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are ▷ Standby state is switched on. transmitted. ▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐ ▷ It may not be possible to display telephone terface.
  • Page 75 Connections CONTROLS Screen Mirroring Depending on the country version, data volume can be purchased via the connected mobile de‐ vice or from the ConnectedDrive Store. General information "COM" Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting) "Mobile devices" of the smartphone display on the Control Dis‐ Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 76 Connections CONTROLS Functional requirements Frequently Asked Questions ▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with All requirements are met and all required steps iOS 7.1 or later. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ Compatible devices, refer to page 71.
  • Page 77 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: smart‐ The smartphone has already been paired with phone integration. Android Auto. When a new connection is estab‐ lished, Android Auto can no longer be selected. ▷ The Android Auto app is installed on the smartphone.
  • Page 78 Connections CONTROLS teed that every device is operable on the ve‐ hicle. ▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐ ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐ peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the device. ▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐ niques, proper playback of the media stored on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in all cases.

  • Page 79: Opening And Closing

    There is a risk of injury. Take the key and the BMW display key. vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
  • Page 80 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. Welcome lights, refer to page 174. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. Unlocking the vehicle ▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐ dows. Press the button on the vehicle key. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and ▷...
  • Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS With Comfort Access: The windows open for as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed. convenient closing With Comfort Access: Safety information If close to the vehicle, the convertible top is also opened. Press and hold the button on the vehi‐...
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk lid Replacing the battery General information NOTE To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐ do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area. age the vehicle key. There is a danger of dam‐ You can set up if the doors will be unlocked age to property.
  • Page 83 ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ charging of a mobile phone. ices of the BMW app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS This requires an active BMW Connected‐ vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐ opened from the outside. stalled on a smartphone. ▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
  • Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Display General information The display is divided into the upper status line, the information area, and the lower status line. Upper status line The upper status line displays the following infor‐ mation: ▷ Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured. 1 Opening the trunk lid ▷...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Hiding the display on the display manually: press Main menu Information/Function the button on the left side of the display key. "Mobility info" Range with available fuel. To show the display: "Preconditioning With parked-car heating: Press the button on the left side of the dis‐ setting"...
  • Page 87 Malfunction Charging General information A Check Control message is displayed. Via USB BMW display key detection by the vehicle may Connect the display key via the micro-USB malfunction under the following circumstances: charging socket to a USB port. ▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
  • Page 88 Concept Switching on drive-ready state via The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked emergency detection of the BMW and locked, as well as started. display key General information The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

  • Page 89: In The Vehicle

    Opening and closing CONTROLS When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐ Warning cle key. For some country versions, unlocking from the A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of inside is only possible with special knowledge.

  • Page 90: Concept

    CONTROLS BMW Digital Key Unlocking and locking the vehicle Concept BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ locked and locked, as well as started, with a compatible smartphone. General information The BMW Digital Key is available with Comfort Access.
  • Page 91 Do not lock The proof of authorization can be started via the the vehicle from the outside when there are BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ people in it. sponding smartphone function, for instance the Wallet app.
  • Page 92 The digital remote control key must be enabled control key or another method may be used for again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. authentication. Follow the corresponding instruc‐ tions on the smartphone or the Control Display.
  • Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Integrated key Starting the engine General information The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the integrated key. Depending on the national-market version, the integrated key also fits the glove compartment. Safety information Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS Removing Remove the cover. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2. The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside. Locking/unlocking via the door lock Alarm system...
  • Page 95 Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐ cle. Press the button with the front doors ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the closed. BMW Digital Key. ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ Opening trunk lid. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when ▷...
  • Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the trunk lid ▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless they were manually switched off. General information ▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out. If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access, button in the car's interior, they will not be locked doors will not be unlocked.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing the trunk lid NOTICE with no-touch activation During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and Concept up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no- the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear touch activation using the vehicle key you are during opening and closing.
  • Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS The hazard warning system flashes and an If a passenger is detected in the front passenger acoustic signal sounds. seat during locking and the safety belt of the front passenger is engaged in the safety belt Moving your foot again will stop the closing mo‐...
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS not possible until after the vehicle has been Additional information: driven. Valet parking mode, refer to page 101. Malfunction Safety information Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐ function under the following circumstances: Warning ▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Depending on the setting, the doors may also An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is be unlocked. closed. From the inside Interruption of the closing procedure The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐ Press the button in the storage compart‐...
  • Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Soft-close automatic ▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active. ▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned ConnectedDrive account. Safety information Accessing the menu for the valet Warning parking mode Body parts can be jammed while operating the Via the switch-off screen doors.
  • Page 102 Opening and closing CONTROLS Driver profile without PIN Driver profile without PIN A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile. The valet parking mode was activated by another person. To deactivate the valet parking mode, a "PIN" driver without a PIN has to enter the access data Enter PIN.
  • Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Only the driver's door and the fuel filler "Doors/ vehicle access" flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks Select the desired setting: the entire vehicle. ▷ "Lock in a few minutes" ▷ "All doors" The vehicle locks automatically after a The entire vehicle is unlocked.
  • Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS Alarm system Opening the trunk lid with the alarm system switched on General information The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on. When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐...
  • Page 105 The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor When a window is often opened in the same po‐ can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized sition, this task can be performed by the BMW action occurred. Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when the same parking garage is frequently used.
  • Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Close individually ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The window closes while the switch is being held. ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resist‐ ance point. The window closes automatically if the door is closed.
  • Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing without the jam protection ▷ In order to protect the battery, move the convertible top only when the engine is run‐ system ning. In case of danger from the outside or if ice might ▷ Before closing the convertible top, remove prevent normal closing, proceed as follows: any foreign objects from the windshield...
  • Page 108 Opening and closing CONTROLS Make sure that the convertible top is always ▷ Do not open the convertible top, if it is completely open or closed. wet, covered in snow, iced up, or dirty. ▷ Do not place objects on the convertible top.
  • Page 109 Opening and closing CONTROLS Operation from the outside ▷ The cargo cover is folded down. If one of these requirements is not met, a check When equipped with Comfort Access the control message is displayed. convertible top can also be operated from out‐ side.
  • Page 110 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information ing Bowden cables out to the stop in succes‐ sion. Warning In case of an electrical malfunction, the convertible top cannot be locked in the fully open position. The convertible top will rise up while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 111 Opening and closing CONTROLS Lifting out convertible top age cover. The end of the convertible top must be folded up for this purpose. Grab both sides of the convertible top well storage cover on the side in the rear and swivel up and to the rear to the end position.
  • Page 112 Opening and closing CONTROLS convertible frame is locked with the front The wind deflector is most effective when the windshield frame. side windows are closed. General information A protective jacket for the removed wind deflec‐ tor is located in the cargo area. Make sure the wind deflector is dry before stow‐...
  • Page 113 Opening and closing CONTROLS Insert wind deflector from one side of the ve‐ hicle with the pins in the corresponding fixing Warning points on the opposite side of the vehicle. Operating the wind deflector while driving can distract from the surrounding traffic. There is a risk of accident.
  • Page 114 Opening and closing CONTROLS Press the wind deflector downward in the middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1. Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐ flector and fold it up, arrow 2. Removing Fold the handle up to unlock the wind deflec‐ tor.

  • Page 115: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
  • Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Overview Tilt switch up or down. Backrest tilt 1 Backrest width 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt, head restraint 4 Lumbar support Forward/backward Tilt switch forward or backward.
  • Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Lumbar support Functional limitations It may not be possible to adjust the backrest Concept width at very high and very low temperatures. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ Entering the rear justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine.
  • Page 118 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Pull the lever. 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‐...
  • Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Correct use of safety belts reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. ▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders. Safety belt reminder for rear ▷...
  • Page 120 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Adjusting the height Warning Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re‐ straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats.
  • Page 121 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Removing Safety information The head restraints cannot be removed. Warning Rear head restraints Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance Safety information while changing lanes.
  • Page 122 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding in and out Activating slide the switch to the driver's side NOTICE mirror position. Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle Engage selector lever position R. can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential Deactivating damage.
  • Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Heated steering wheel Overview Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only.
  • Page 124 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat is pressed or one of the memory but‐ tons is pressed again. Warning Once underway, adjustment of the seat position Using the memory function while driving can on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.
  • Page 125 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Air collar Highest level reached when three red LEDs light up on the button or three red bars are shown on the Control Display. Concept If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes The air collar ensures just the right temperature after a stop, the functions are switched on auto‐...
  • Page 126 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Air collar Switching on Press button once for each level. The maximum temperature and fan out‐ put is reached when three LEDs are lit. If ECO PRO is activated, the air collar may be temporarily deactivated.
  • Page 127 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS General information When both systems are active, a push of the but‐ ton reduces the intensity of both functions by The outside temperature at which the functions one level each. are to be automatically activated can be set via The last active function or function that is config‐...

  • Page 128: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not leave cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 129 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The effi‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
  • Page 130 Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the air‐ bags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐...
  • Page 131 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower an‐...
  • Page 132 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Anchors with tether strap Icon Meaning The respective icon shows the Safety information anchor for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked with this icon. Warning It is located on the rear seat If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used backrest, the rear shelf or the for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐...
  • Page 133 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Tighten the retaining strap. Push the seat backrest rearward and lock it Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 134: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Concept This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Press the brake pedal forcefully again from ▷ The outside temperature is high and auto‐ the current pedal position. matic climate control is running. ▷ Engage selector lever position P. ▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level.
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS ▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the ▷ When a situation is detected in which the ve‐ driver's door is open. hicle needs to drive off immediately, the en‐ gine is started automatically. ▷ Hood was unlocked. The function may be restricted if the navigation Some indicator lights light up for a varied length data is invalid, outdated or not available, for ex‐...
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Switching off the vehicle during ▷ Engine characteristics. an automatic engine stop ▷ Steptronic transmission. ▷ Adaptive M chassis. General information ▷ Adaptive M Chassis Professional. During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can ▷ Active roll stabilization. be switched off permanently, for instance when ▷...
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Configuration Button Driving Configura‐ mode tion "CAR" "Settings" COMFORT COMFORT "Driving mode" ECO PRO ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL "SPORT INDIVIDUAL" ADAPTIVE ADAPTIVE Select the desired setting. Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard set‐ When drive-ready state is switched on, the tings: COMFORT drive mode is selected automatically.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Safety information "Driving mode" "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL" Select the desired setting. Warning Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and settings: possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐ "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS Overview Additional information: Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 209. Releasing Releasing manually Switch on drive-ready state. Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. The LED and indicator light go out. Parking brake The parking brake is released.
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS Safety information damage. Deactivate Automatic Hold prior to entering the car wash. Warning Overview An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS The brake is released automatically and the indi‐ Pull the switch while stepping on the cator light of the parking brake is no longer illumi‐ brake pedal or selector lever position P is set nated. and then push. Activating the parking brake This process may take a few seconds.
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Signaling briefly wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐ ers are folded in when switching on. Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
  • Page 144 Driving CONTROLS Press the lever down. In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not start. ▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position. Deactivating ▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the standard position. Press the lever back into the standard position. The lever automatically returns to its initial Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity position when released.
  • Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield NOTICE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐ tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other poten‐ tial damage.
  • Page 146 Driving CONTROLS Wipers return to their resting position and are Engage selector lever position P only when the ready again for operation. vehicle is stationary. P is engaged automatically Steptronic transmission Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐ cally in situations such as the following: Concept ▷...
  • Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle ▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐ tion R. General information ▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐ sition P into another selector lever position. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without Fasten driver's safety belt.
  • Page 148 Driving CONTROLS Sport program M/S Activating manual mode Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐ Concept tor lever position D, arrow 1. The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier driving style.
  • Page 149 Driving CONTROLS D is displayed in the instrument cluster. left shift paddles. This is not possible in short- term manual mode. Shift paddles Shifting Concept The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
  • Page 150 Driving CONTROLS Breaking-in period, refer to page 298. Press and hold down brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must Functional requirement audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button Launch Control is available when the engine is at pressed. operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐ With your free hand, press the button on the ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at selector lever, arrow 1, and press the selector...
  • Page 151 Driving CONTROLS After using Launch Control To increase driving stability, activate DSC Dy‐ namic Stability Control again as soon as possible. System limits An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 152: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Overview options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific 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. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Assisted Driving View ▷ Navigation displays such as the map view or, if destination guidance is active, a route pre‐ view with destination guidance information. Concept ▷ Displays showing service notifications. Depending on the equipment, information about ▷ Assisted Driving View.
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Selecting "Instrument panel" "Display Assisted Driving View when Driver Assistance is active" Display Continue to press the button on the turn signal lever until the desired widget is selected. Display Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Ac‐ tive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane change to the next lane.
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS General information Driving Display mode A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐ bination of indicator or warning lights and text COMFORT Average consumption. messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐ SPORT Current consumption. cable, in the Head-up Display. Energy recovery.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Display General information The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐ Check Control ety of combinations and colors. At least one Check Control message is Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐ displayed or stored. tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is switched on.
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Brake system Additional information: Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer to Braking system impaired. Continue to page 193. drive moderately. Have the vehicle checked immediately Night Vision with pedestrian and by a dealer's service center or another animal detection qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is Additional information: deactivated or DTC Dynamic Performance display, refer to page 162. Traction Control is activated Yellow lights DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated. Additional information: Steering and traffic jam assistant ▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 214.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Additional information: Additional information: Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 325. Turn signal, refer to page 142. Steering system Parking lights Steering system may not be working. Parking lights are switched on. Have the system checked by a dealer's Additional information: service center or another qualified serv‐...
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS Manual Speed Limiter Steering assistant The indicator light lights up: the system Indicator light lights up: the system sup‐ is switched on. ports the driver in keeping the vehicle within the lane. The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit has been exceeded.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Fuel gauge Additional information: Performance display, refer to page 162. Concept Gray lights The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed. Active Cruise Control with Stop & General information Go function Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to Indicator light is illuminated: the system vary.
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS When the setting for the drive mode view is acti‐ pending on the available drive power, the range vated, the activated tachometer is only shown in for POWER is adjusted automatically. the COMFORT or SPORT drive mode. If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a reduction of the drive power.
  • Page 163 Displays CONTROLS Manual transmission: The lettering READY in the in‐ strument cluster indicates that the Depending on the equipment, select either drive-ready state is switched on. SPORT or SPORT PLUS drive mode. Press Driving Dynamics Control. Display Additional information: Operating state of the vehicle, refer to page 39. Engine oil temperature Display ▷...
  • Page 164 With a low remaining range, a Check Control Some information on service notifications can message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driv‐ also be shown on the BMW display key. ing style, for instance fast cornering, the engine function is not always ensured.
  • Page 165 Displays CONTROLS Symbols Steptronic transmission: displaying Sym‐ Description Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in bols the instrument cluster. No service is currently required. On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐ gaged gear is displayed. Example Description The time for recommended mainte‐...
  • Page 166 Displays CONTROLS Display played. Speed limits with extra text characters are always displayed. Speed Limit Info Safety information Current speed limit. Without a navigation system the Warning traffic signals are grayed out after The system cannot serve as a substitute for the curves or longer stretches of driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility roadway.

  • Page 167: On The Control Display

    Displays CONTROLS System limits Display System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following sit‐ uations: Depending on the equipment version, the list in ▷...
  • Page 168 Displays CONTROLS General information ▷ Average speed. Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument The trip data can be displayed on the Control cluster. Display and in the instrument cluster. Additional information: The values can be displayed and reset depend‐ ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.
  • Page 169 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Power. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever until the widget for the trip data is Displays selected. "CAR" "Driving information" "Sport displays" Display in the instrument cluster The Sport displays can be displayed in form of widgets in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 170 Displays CONTROLS Display Symbols Description "Check Control messages": dis‐ Overview playing stored Check Control The following information is displayed on the messages, refer to page 155. Head-up Display: "Required services": displaying ▷ Vehicle speed. service notifications, refer to ▷ Navigation instructions. page 164.
  • Page 171 Displays CONTROLS Adjusting the height Visibility of the display "CAR" The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐ play is influenced by the following factors: "Settings" ▷ Seat position. "Displays" ▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display. "Head-up display"...

  • Page 172: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Automatic headlight control. Adaptive light functions. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Low beams. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Instrument lighting.
  • Page 173 Lights CONTROLS Switching off The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ter is illuminated when the low beams are Press the button on the light switch ele‐ switched on. ment or switch on the drive-ready state. After the drive-ready state is switched on, the System limits automatic headlight control will be activated.

  • Page 174: Car

    Lights CONTROLS Welcome lights Select the desired setting. "OK" General information Daytime running lights The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. De‐ pending on the equipment, the exterior lighting General information of the vehicle can be set individually. The daytime running lights light up when drive- ready state is switched on.
  • Page 175 Lights CONTROLS High-beam Assistant The adaptive light functions are active when the drive-ready state is switched on. Concept Adaptive Light Control The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic General information situation.
  • Page 176 Lights CONTROLS Functional requirements The blue indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up when the system The setting can only be performed when the ve‐ switches on the high beams. hicle is stationary. The drive-ready state must be switched on and the light must be turned off. Driving interruption with activated high-beam As‐...
  • Page 177 Lights CONTROLS Laser high beams Interior lights Concept General information The headlight range of the high beams is in‐ Depending on the equipment version, interior creased and ensures an even better illumination lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient light‐ of the road. ing, and speaker lighting are automatically con‐...
  • Page 178 Lights CONTROLS Ambient light "Interior lighting" "Dynamic light" Select the desired setting. General information Depending on the equipment version, lighting Dimmed while driving can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐ Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed rior.

  • Page 179: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 180 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ against the backrest when crossing the ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW hands and the upper body is as far back as Customer Relations for further information.
  • Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Functional readiness of the Strength of the driver's and airbag system front-seat passenger airbag Safety information General information The explosive power that activates driver's/front- seat passenger airbags very much depends on Warning the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat. Individual components can be hot after trigger‐...
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Automatic deactivation of To enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion: the front-seat passenger ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or airbags other items to the front passenger seat un‐ less they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐ ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child Warning restraint system has been detected and the After triggering or damage, system functionality front-seat passenger airbags are not activated. is limited or not available anymore. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS Overview ▷ Front collision mitigation. ▷ Evasion Assistant. Button in the vehicle ▷ Intersection collision warning. ▷ Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation. ▷ Night Vision with pedestrian and animal de‐ tection. ▷ Lane departure warning. ▷ Blind spot collision warning. ▷...
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Press the button repeatedly. The follow‐ ing settings are switched between: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are Warning switched on. Basic settings are activated for the The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sub-functions, for instance setting for warning driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility time.
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Manual switching off Intelligent Safety Press and hold this button. All Intelligent Safety systems are Sensors switched off. The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: Button Status ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Button lights up green: all Intelligent ▷...
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the Icon Measure vehicle may come to a complete stop. Icon lights up red: prewarning. City brake function: the brake intervention occurs Brake and increase distance. to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. With radar sensor: the brake intervention occurs Symbol flashes red and an acoustic to up to approx.
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐ cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐...
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS manner that is not consistent with their normal Icon Measure use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving Icon lights up red: prewarning. style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. Brake and increase distance. Symbol flashes red and an acoustic Overview signal sounds: acute warning for obsta‐...
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS Intersection collision Detection range warning Concept The system may prevent some accidents with cross traffic at intersections and junctions. In the event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐ pact speed. The system sounds a warning in the city speed range before an imminent collision and activates The system's detection potential is limited.
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Warning Switching on automatically Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due The system is automatically active when the ve‐ to its limits, the system may not issue warnings hicle is turned on.
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS Display with prewarning Button Status The respective icon lights up red: prewarning for Button lights up green: all Intelligent vehicles that cross your direction of travel. Safety systems are switched on. Intervene yourself, for instance by braking. Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ gent Safety systems are switched off Display with acute warning or currently unavailable.
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS limitations of the system and actively intervene ▷ Crossing bicycles. as warranted. ▷ Vehicles with an unusual side appearance. System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: Safety information ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. Warning The system is designed to operate in certain Functional limitations...
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS Overview The system reacts to pedestrians and cyclists who are within the detection range of the sys‐ tem. Button in the vehicle Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation.
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS area only if they are moving in the direction of the Button Status central area. Button lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Switching on/off Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ gent Safety systems are switched off Switching on automatically or currently unavailable.
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS System limits ▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐ activated, for instance DSC OFF. Safety information ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning Night Vision with The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS temperature to the environment or that radiate If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is very little heat are difficult to detect. located in a residential area, the animal detection is temporarily switched off. For safety reasons, when driving at speeds above approx.
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS Adjusting the thermal image Brightness and contrast can be adjusted, when the thermal image is switched on. Select brightness or contrast: ▷ "Brightness". ▷ "Contrast". Set the desired value. Thermal image Warning function Display Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Icon Meaning sors:...
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS Warning area in front of the vehicle Display in the Head-up Display The warning is displayed simultaneously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument cluster. System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. The warning area for the Pedestrian Warning Limits of pedestrian and animal consists of two parts:...
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Overview The minimum speed is country-specific and is displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety systems. Button in the vehicle Warnings are issued by means of a steering wheel vibration. The severity of the steering wheel vibration can be adjusted. The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐...
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of for instance when purposely driving over the menu are activated. lane markings in curves. ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Setting the intensity of the steering tween: wheel vibration...
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS System limits When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. Safety information Steering intervention Warning Depending on the equipment version: if, in the The system is designed to operate in certain speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Safety information hind in the adjacent lane. A warning is issued in various gradations in these situations. Warning General information The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Button Status Button lights up green: all Intelligent Switching on automatically Safety systems are switched on. Blind spot collision warning is automatically acti‐ Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ vated after departure if the function was gent Safety systems are switched off switched on at the end of the last trip.
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS Flashing of the light "Active Blind Spot Detection" "Steering intervention" A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking serves as system self-test. Warning function System limits Light in the exterior mirror Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 206 Safety CONTROLS General information For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the steering intervention can be limited, for instance in the following situation: ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas. ▷...
  • Page 207 Safety CONTROLS Switching on manually use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely Press the button. and actively intervene where appropriate. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. Functional requirement If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on.
  • Page 208 Safety CONTROLS Setting the intensity of the steering System limits wheel vibration Safety information "CAR" "Settings" Warning "Driver Assistance" The system is designed to operate in certain "Steering Wheel Feedback" conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ "Vibration intensity" tions or other factors, the system may not re‐ Select the desired setting.
  • Page 209 Safety CONTROLS If equipped with Equipment ▷ With lane change function: lane changes are executed when the traffic situation allows. Stop Assistant Activating the emergency stop Concept function If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the system Pull the switch for the parking brake briefly helps to safely bring the vehicle to a standstill.
  • Page 210 Safety CONTROLS BMW Drive Recorder Displays in the instrument cluster Concept Icon Status The system stores brief video recordings of the Emergency Stop function active. surrounding area of the vehicle, e.g., to docu‐ ment traffic events. General information Without lane change function: There are various ways for storing video record‐...
  • Page 211 P. ▷ Recording time selected. "Apps" Activating/deactivating "Drive Recorder" The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ "Saved recordings" fore the first use of the recording function. Select desired recording. "Apps" Select the desired setting. "Drive Recorder"...
  • Page 212 Safety CONTROLS "Settings" Interrupt automatic braking: "Camera selection" ▷ By pressing the brake pedal. Select desired camera. ▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal. In case of an accident, the system switches au‐ tomatically to "All" cameras. Fatigue alert If driver assistance systems are active, their cam‐ era views are selected automatically.
  • Page 213 Safety CONTROLS Starting at approx. 43 mph/70 km/h, the system The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after is active and can also display a recommendation parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a to take a break. break during longer trips on highways.

  • Page 214: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 215 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Safety information Deactivating/activating DSC General information Warning When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the duced during acceleration and when driving in driver’s personal judgment in assessing the curves.
  • Page 216 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press the button. Concept TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF Control where drive power is optimized.
  • Page 217 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS driving dynamics. xDrive variably distributes the driver intervenes, for instance in case of over‐ driving forces to the front and rear axles as de‐ steering. manded by the driving situation and road surface. Tuning The Driving Dynamics Control is used to change the all-wheel distribution from traction oriented The system offers several different tunings.

  • Page 218: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
  • Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
  • Page 220 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted Concept or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐ Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐ dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • Page 221 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed. Switching off The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ eter.
  • Page 222 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control System limits An interrupted cruise control can be continued The desired speed is also maintained downhill. by calling up the stored speed. The speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if the drive power is insufficient. Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before In ECO PRO drive mode, the vehicle may exceed...
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. Warning ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the Watch traffic closely and actively intervene traffic situation.
  • Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Set function Button Function When the system is active, press the Reduce distance. button repeatedly until the desired func‐ Switch distance control on/off. tion is selected in the function bar. The function bar for Assisted Driving mode is displayed at the Rocker switch: bottom of the instrument cluster.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed With steering and traffic jam assistant. Maintaining and storing the speed Without steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant. The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the steering wheel: With steering and traffic jam assistant.
  • Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the The adjustment of the distance is shown in the resistance point, the desired speed increases display in the instrument cluster. or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. "CAR"...
  • Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Distance to vehicle ahead of you speed to the traffic conditions and brake as needed. Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is shown. Switch mode of the cruise control Icon Description Switching cruise control without distance control Distance 1 off and on: ▷...
  • Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Alternative displays If necessary, independent drive-off, such as by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by pressing the rocker switch. Icon Description Indicator light green: system is Indicator/warning lights active. No indicator light: system is Icon Description switched off.
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Merging vehicles ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected. Head-Up Display, refer to page 170. ▷ Distance too short. ▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h. System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly merges ▷...
  • Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Speed Limit Assist Concept When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit, this new speed value can be applied for the following systems: ▷ Manual Speed Limiter. When you approach a curve the system may ▷...
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview Icon Function Depending on the equipment ver‐ Buttons on the steering wheel sion, the indicator light illuminates green, together with the icon for a Button Function cruise control system: Apply suggested speed manually. Speed Limit Assist is active and detected speed limits can be ap‐...
  • Page 232 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Speed Limit Assistance" situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic "Adjust to route" closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. System limits Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit Info system.
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cruise control with distance control active. Adjust the steering and traffic jam ▷ Safety belt on the driver's side fastened. assistant if necessary. ▷ Forward Collision Warning active. Steering wheel symbol lights up gray. ▷ Pedestrian Warning active.
  • Page 234 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Steering wheel symbol lights up gray. Icon Description The system is on standby and does not Yellow steering wheel symbol: manipulate steering. The hands are not grasping the System activates automatically as soon as all steering wheel. The system is function conditions are fulfilled.
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Red: system will be deactivated. Icon Description The steering wheel displays can be switched Depending on equipment, steer‐ on/off if required. ing wheel symbol flashes red, signal sounds: "CAR" System is switching off. "Settings" Green steering wheel icon and "Driver Assistance"...
  • Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel. Narrow lanes Warning When driving within narrow lanes, the system The system cannot serve as a substitute for the cannot be activated or effectively used, for in‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing the stance in the following situations: traffic situation.
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Traffic Jam Assistant must be available in the Indicator Description respective country. light Indicator light green: system is Switching on active. As soon as all functional requirements are met, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant Displays on the steering wheel will be displayed as an additional icon in the function bar.
  • Page 238 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ When the driver is wearing infrared imperme‐ ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ able sunglasses. clists and with physical barriers to oncoming traffic, such as crash barriers. ▷ Lane markings have been detected. Depending on the ▷...
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument Icon Description cluster Green steering wheel symbol. Gray line for lane marking on the Icon Description appropriate side. Green steering wheel symbol. Green arrow symbol for lane- Green arrow symbol for lane- changing.
  • Page 240 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the ▷ Adaptation to the course of the route is acti‐ vated. equipment version: lane ▷ The function must be available in the country change with active in which the vehicle is driven. guidance Changing lanes One or more lane changes are required to Concept...
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn on adaptation to the course ▷ Panorama View, refer to page 260. of the route ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 261. ▷ Cross traffic warning, refer to page 262. "CAR" "Settings" PDC Park Distance Control "Driver Assistance"...
  • Page 242 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Depending on the equipment version: while approaching detected obstacles at a speed Warning slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐ Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance tivation distance depends on the situation in Control is activated, the warning can be de‐...
  • Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal The range of the sensors is represented in the tone sounds from the left rear speaker. colors green, yellow and red when obstacles are detected. The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
  • Page 244 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance caution. To move forward, lightly press the accel‐ curbs, can move into the blind area of the erator pedal and release as needed. sensors before or after a continuous tone If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the sounds.
  • Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display "Active PDC with braking interv." Select the desired setting. System limits The limits of the systems of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply. If required, deactivate the system via iDrive where applicable. With Parking Assistant: To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle side parking aid...
  • Page 246 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Automatic deactivation during Additionally, assistance functions can be shown in the display, e.g., help lines. forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving Safety information distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on, if needed. Warning Depending on the vehicle The system cannot serve as a substitute for the...
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Pathway lines and turning radius lines are Only one turning radius line is displayed after the displayed. steering wheel is turned past a certain angle. ▷ "Obstacle mark.". Parking using lanes and turning radius Depending on the vehicle equipment, the lines obstacles detected by PDC Park Distance Control are displayed by markings.
  • Page 248 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. ▷ Depending on the equipment version: when driving out of parallel parking spaces. Deactivated camera General information When the camera is deactivated, for instance when the trunk lid is open, the camera image is Handling displayed hatched in gray.
  • Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles: 5 ft/1.5 m. NOTICE The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over Suitable parking space or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. General information: Watch traffic closely and actively intervene ▷...
  • Page 250 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on via iDrive the suitable parking method. In the case of parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐ Display of the rearview camera or PDC view nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In must be active. this case, the desired parking method must Move the Controller to the right.
  • Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Parking assistant is activated. ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐ Pass the row of parked vehicles forward at a ceeded. speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
  • Page 252 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assistance equipment version: driving in the following situations: out of a parking space ▷ In tight curves. using the parking assistant ▷ For diagonal parking spaces. System limits of the sensors Concept Additional information:...
  • Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 241. Reversing Assistant ▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 248. Concept Functional requirements The system supports the driver when driving in ▷ The vehicle was parked manually and objects reverse, for instance when driving out of tight or in front of and behind the car are detected.
  • Page 254 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to ▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or page 241. takes over steering. ▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 248. ▷ When engaging a forward gear. ▷ During activation or intervention by driving Functional requirements control systems or assist systems.
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant Safety information Plus: Surround View Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the Concept driver’s personal judgment in assessing the The system provides assistance in parking and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Ad‐ maneuvering.
  • Page 256 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on/off 3 Side view 4 Automatic camera perspective Switching on automatically 5 Movable unobstructed camera perspective The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ 6 Function bar, right tor lever position R is engaged when the engine 7 Rearview camera is running.
  • Page 257 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Parking aid lines spective will be retained for the current parking operation. Lanes Movable unobstructed camera perspective With selection of the movable camera perspec‐ tive, a circle appears on the Control Display. By turning the Controller or via touch function, specified perspectives on the circle can be se‐...
  • Page 258 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn the steering wheel to the point where Display the green lane covers the corresponding turning radius line. Obstacle marking To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐ cle.
  • Page 259 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Gray hatched areas with icon, for instance open door, in the camera image mark areas that are currently not displayed. System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. The maximum opening angle of the doors is dis‐ played in selector lever position P.
  • Page 260 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐ tively intervene where appropriate. Plus: Panorama View Overview Concept Button in the vehicle The system provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Panorama View General information Sensors...
  • Page 261 Using activation points The use of activation points can be switched on and off. Concept The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround Press the button. View cameras in combination with the corre‐ sponding equipment enable the display of the Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 262 Cameras, refer to page 35. Data protection, refer to page 65. Functional limitations ▷ BMW app must be installed on the mobile The system may not be fully functional or may device. not be available in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 263 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information Park assistance button Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. ▷ Depending on the equipment: radar sensors, side, front. Additional information: Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
  • Page 264 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the PDC Park Distance Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front system is switched on when a forward gear is Control view engaged. Switching off automatically The system is automatically switched off in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 265 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷ In tight curves. ▷ When crossing objects move at a very slow or a very fast speed. ▷ If other objects are in the capture range of the sensors, that hide cross traffic.

  • Page 266: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 137. options Active roll stabilization This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Concept It also describes features and functions that are The system reduces the lateral tilt of the vehicle not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due that occurs during rapid driving in curves or dur‐...
  • Page 267 Driving comfort CONTROLS ▷ Active roll stabilization. General information For active control, this system uses the available information, for instance from the navigation sys‐ tem or the Driving style analysis. This information influences the control of the fol‐ lowing systems, especially in ADAPTIVE drive mode: ▷...

  • Page 268: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific 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.
  • Page 269 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Air distribution, manual. Button Function ▷ Defrosting the windshield Seat and armrest heating, refer to page 124. Switching off Complete system: ▷ Button on the driver's side: Active seat ventilation, refer to page 126. Press and hold the button until the integrated automatic climate control Air conditioning.
  • Page 270 Climate control CONTROLS Temperature of the ventilation "CAR" "Settings" General information "Climate control" The temperature of the ventilation in the upper "Heating/ventilation" body region can be adjusted. "A/C" The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body Depending on the weather, the windshield and region heats or cools noticeably, depending on the side windows may fog up briefly when drive- the adjusted temperature.
  • Page 271 Climate control CONTROLS terior and outside temperature and the desired "CAR" temperature setting including the selected inten‐ "Settings" sity. "Climate control" Switching the AUTO program on/off "Heating/ventilation" Using the button: "Driver" or "Front passenger" "Level" Press the button. Set the desired intensity. The LED of the button is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.
  • Page 272 Climate control CONTROLS Switching automatic recirculated-air If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐ culated-air mode or defog the windows. control on/off "CAR" Air flow, manual "Settings" "Climate control" Concept "Air quality" The air flow for climate control can be adjusted "Automatic"...
  • Page 273 Climate control CONTROLS SYNC program Rear window defroster Concept Concept The Sync program can be used to apply the set‐ Ice and condensation are removed from the rear tings on the driver's side to the passenger’s side. window quickly. Switching the SYNC program on/off Functional requirement "CAR"...
  • Page 274 Climate control CONTROLS Direct ventilation Functional requirements The air flow is directed towards the passengers. ▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending and not in drive-ready state. on the adjusted temperature. ▷...
  • Page 275 A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between Switching on setting/activating the departure time and the Switch on the display of the BMW display planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐ key. riod of time for the climate control.
  • Page 276 Via BMW display key tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐ closed areas or areas with insufficient ventila‐ Switch on the display of the BMW display tion, exhaust gases can also accumulate key. outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life.
  • Page 277 The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐ Switching on via BMW display key fore using the system. Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on automatically to climatize the Switch on the display of the BMW display car's interior. key. Via iDrive: "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 278 Adjusting the departure time via BMW display key ▷ One-time departure time: the time of the scheduled departure can be set. Switch on the display of the BMW display The system is switched on once. key. ▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 279 Climate control CONTROLS Display In the instrument cluster: The engine runs for the purpose of operating the stationary climate control. The vehicle is not ready to drive. The icon on the automatic climate con‐ trol signals an activated departure time. The icon flashes while Remote Engine Start is running.

  • Page 280: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
  • Page 281 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
  • Page 282 Interior equipment CONTROLS Press the button on the interior mirror for Park the vehicle within range of the remote- 2 seconds and release. Perform this pro‐ controlled system. cedure three times to complete the pro‐ Program the relevant button on the interior gramming procedure.
  • Page 283 Interior equipment CONTROLS 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold flashes green rapidly. the ashtray cover upward. Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up. Glare shield from the side Folding out Emptying Fold the sun visor down.
  • Page 284 Interior equipment CONTROLS Cigarette lighter Safety information Warning Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette The cigarette lighter is located between the cup lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
  • Page 285 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console devices and cables are not in the airbag's area of unfolding. NOTICE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt electrical system can be overloaded or damaged.
  • Page 286 Qi standard. potential damage. Make sure that the area of ▷ Charging the BMW Display key. movement of the cover is clear while opening ▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external an‐...
  • Page 287 Interior equipment CONTROLS porarily. Follow the relevant instructions in the mobile phone owner's manual. NOTICE The charge indicator shows on the Control The tray is intended for mobile phones up to a Display whether a mobile phone with Qi capabil‐ particular size.
  • Page 288 Interior equipment CONTROLS Operation The forgotten warning is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. Inserting the mobile phone Activating The mobile phone must not exceed the maxi‐ "CAR" mum size of approximately 6.0 x 3.1 x 0.7 in/154.5 x 80 x 18 mm. "Settings"...
  • Page 289 BMW dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the preinstalled coupling device or antenna.

  • Page 290: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 291 Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest, front integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: General information Integrated key, refer to page 93. A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Compartments in the doors Opening General information...
  • Page 292 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening Press onto the cover. Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ sole. Closing Pull the cover on the handle bar back. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 293: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 294 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 295 Cargo area CONTROLS Opening Warning The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐ ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting or improper installation of the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest.
  • Page 296 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding back the backrest Return the rear seat backrest to the seat position and engage it. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 297 Cargo area CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 298: Driving Tips

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 299 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Hot exhaust gas system Closing the trunk lid Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the Safety information body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust gas system can cause burns.
  • Page 300 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS contact between the tires and the road surface, tional noises have no effect on the performance ultimately undermining your ability to steer and and operational reliability of the brake. brake the vehicle. Objects in the area around the Driving through water pedals General information...
  • Page 301 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Condensation water under the brakes may overheat and reduce brake effi‐ ciency. parked vehicle You can increase the engine's braking effect by When using the automatic climate control, con‐ shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if densation water develops and collects under‐...

  • Page 302: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Tires options General information Tires can affect consumption in various ways, for This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ instance tire size may influence consumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Check the tire inflation pressure not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 303 If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐ cator. Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW Use coasting conditions recommends that maintenance work be per‐ When approaching a red light, take your foot off formed by a BMW service center.
  • Page 304 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview Activating/deactivating ECO PRO functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐ vated/deactivated: ▷ "Coasting" ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" Coasting Button Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging the engine and coasting with the engine idling.
  • Page 305 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO bonus range ▷ The total time that the engine has been switched off during automatic engine stops. A modified driving style helps you ▷ A gear shift indicator recommending the use extend your driving distance. of a more efficient gear.
  • Page 306 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Indications on the Control Display Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO drive mode is called via the Driving Dynam‐ The coasting mode is displayed under energy ics Control. flow while driving. A proactive driving style helps the driver to use The distance traveled in coasting mode is dis‐...
  • Page 307 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS This display will help you adjust your driving style and save some fuel. General information The current trip is assessed. To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO PRO tips are displayed during driving. The range of the vehicle can be extended by ad‐ justing your driving style.

  • Page 308: Mobility

    Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
  • Page 309 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...

  • Page 310: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire inflation pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The tire inflation pressure table, refer to cific and optional features offered with the series. page 310, contains all tire inflation pressure It also describes features and functions that are specifications for the specified tire sizes at the...
  • Page 311 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ pressure specifications in the tire tings have been made. inflation pressure table With tires that cannot be found in the tire pres‐ Determine the intended tire inflation pressure sure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire levels for the mounted tires.
  • Page 312 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 840i xDrive Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 245/40 R 19 98 H XL 2.2 / 32 2.7 / 39 tions in bar/PSI Specifications in 245/40 R 19 98 V XL bar/PSI with cold tires Front: 245/45 R 18 2.2 / 32...
  • Page 313 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressures at max. Tire size Pressure specifica‐ speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h tions in bar/PSI Rear: 275/40 R 18 2.3 / 33 103 V XL M+S Warning In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess Front: 245/40 R 19 2.2 / 32 of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if...
  • Page 314 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.8 / 41 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.7 / 39 100 H XL A/S 98 H XL A/S Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.9 / 42 Front: 245/45 R 18...
  • Page 315 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Speed letter Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on Designation Maximum speed the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. up to 100 mph/160 km/h E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature up to 106 mph/170 km/h up to 112 mph/180 km/h DOT Quality Grades...
  • Page 316 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Temperature Winter tires The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, Do not drive with a tire tread of less than and C, representing the tire's resistance to the 0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat winter operation.
  • Page 317 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Changing wheels and tires ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right. Damage can be caused by the following situa‐ Mounting and wheel balancing tions, for instance: Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out ▷...
  • Page 318 Wheels and tires MOBILITY dent. To maintain good handling and vehicle The manufacturer of the vehicle does not rec‐ response, use only tires with a single tread con‐ ommend the use of retreaded tires. figuration from a single manufacturer. The Winter tires manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you use wheels and tires that have been rec‐...
  • Page 319 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Storing tires cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Tire inflation pressure Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ Label sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Storage ▷...
  • Page 320 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Sealant container To accomplish this, sealant is pumped into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside. General information ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobility System found on the compressor and sealant container. ▷...
  • Page 321 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels Pull filling hose completely out of the cover of are in the straight-ahead position and engage the sealant container. Do not kink the hose. the steering wheel lock. ▷...
  • Page 322 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing and stowing the sealant With the compressor switched off, insert the connector into the power socket in the vehi‐ container cle interior. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer from the tire valve. Press the red unlocking device.
  • Page 323 Wheels and tires MOBILITY When the tire pressure does not reach at Insert the connector into the power socket in least 2 bar, contact a manufacturer service the vehicle interior. center or another qualified service center or repair shop. When a tire pressure of at least 2 bar is reached, see Minimum tire inflation pressure is reached.
  • Page 324 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire chains Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting tire chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. Safety information When driving with tire chains, briefly activate Dy‐ namic Traction Control DTC to optimize the drive power.
  • Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY axle steering will be switched on again automati‐ played correctly and match the details on the cally. tires and on the vehicle. Tire pressure monitor Functional requirements The following conditions must be met for the Concept system;...
  • Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Current tire temperature "Tire Pressure Monitor" "Tire settings" Depending on the model, the current tire tem‐ peratures are displayed. "Tire selection" The current tire temperatures may change while "Manual" driving or due to the outside temperature. "Tire type"...
  • Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Gray wheels Safety information It may not be possible to identify tire inflation pressure losses. Warning Possible causes: A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire ▷ Malfunction. inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-flat tires ▷...
  • Page 328 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Messages: for tires with special Measure approval Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h. General information At the next opportunity, for instance at a gas station, check the tire inflation pressure in all A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC four tires and correct if necessary.
  • Page 329 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Perform a system reset. Icon Possible cause There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire If the tire inflation pressure is too inflation pressure. No reset was performed for the sys‐ tem. The system issues a warning Message based on the tire inflation pressures A yellow warning light is illuminated in...
  • Page 330 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit, Vehicle handling with damaged tires may damage the wheel electronics. Have the Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle electronics replaced at the next opportunity. differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following: Run-flat tires...
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Failure performing a reset ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐ nates, you should stop and check your tires as Tires with special approval: the system will not soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper function correctly if a reset was not performed, pressure.
  • Page 332 Wheels and tires MOBILITY the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐ "Flat Tire Monitor" ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire. Switch on drive-ready state and do not drive The system does not measure the actual infla‐ off. tion pressure in the tires.
  • Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers. Continued driving with a flat tire Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐...
  • Page 334 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐ cate the final failure of a tire. DANGER Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the The vehicle jack is only provided for short-term tire could come loose and cause an accident.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a level surface Warning The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehi‐ cle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack. Warning When the vehicle jack is not inserted into the Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in...
  • Page 336 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or port‐ able hazard warning light at an appropriate distance.
  • Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, arrow 1, vertically and at a right angle beneath the and grasp the vehicle jack crank or lever with jacking point. your other hand, arrow 2.
  • Page 338 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat‐ tern. Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclockwise to retract the vehicle jack and lower the vehi‐ cle. Remove the vehicle jack and stow it securely. After the wheel change Tighten the lug bolts crosswise.

  • Page 339: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 340 Engine compartment MOBILITY 8-cylinder engine 1 Filler neck for washer fluid 5 Oil filler neck 2 Jump-starting, positive battery terminal 6 Jump-starting, negative battery terminal 3 Coolant reservoir, engine 7 Vehicle identification number 4 Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling Hood Warning The engine compartment accommodates mov‐...
  • Page 341 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood is unlocked. Warning An incorrectly locked hood can open while driv‐ ing and restrict visibility. There is a risk of acci‐ dent. Stop immediately and correctly close the hood. Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and After the lever is released, pull the lever again, closing the hood.

  • Page 342: Operating Materials

    Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features and functions that are ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental...
  • Page 343 Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Recommended fuel grade Safety information BMW recommends AKI 91. M Performance model: BMW recommends AKI 93. NOTICE Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐...
  • Page 344 Operating materials MOBILITY Electronic oil measurement Detailed measurement Concept General information The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐ is stationary and displayed via a scale. ing principles: If the engine oil level is outside its permissible ▷...
  • Page 345 Operating materials MOBILITY Take care not to add too much engine oil. Opening, refer to page 341. Open the lid counterclockwise. Safety information Warning Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐ low the instructions on the containers.
  • Page 346 BMW Longlife-17 FE+. fied service center or repair shop change the en‐ gine oil. The BMW Longlife-14 FE+ and BMW Long‐ life-17 FE+ oil ratings are not suitable for the 50i gasoline engine. Alternative engine oil types...
  • Page 347 Operating materials MOBILITY Adding coolant or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives only. Let the engine cool. Opening the hood. Coolant level Opening, refer to page 341. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly General information counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it.
  • Page 348 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐...

  • Page 349: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
  • Page 350 Maintenance MOBILITY Position the performance of service and maintenance work. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for...

  • Page 351: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐ stalled. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTICE cific and optional features offered with the series. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the It also describes features and functions that are hood is opened.
  • Page 352 Replacing components MOBILITY Headlight glass Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐ til it you hear it snap into the holder. Condensation can form on the inside of the Fold down the wipers. headlight glass in cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the conden‐...
  • Page 353 Replacing components MOBILITY Register the battery to the Charging the battery vehicle Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the starting aid terminals in the engine The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends compartment. that you have a service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop register the ve‐...
  • Page 354 Information on the fuse types and locations, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fuse‐ card. Where applicable, information on the fuse types and locations is also found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.

  • Page 355: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and Warning triangle options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific 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.
  • Page 356 Control Display. If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐ port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis. When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. "APPS" "Installed apps" Functional requirements "BMW Assist"...
  • Page 357 Assistance Overview If an accident is detected automatically A text message relating to BMW Accident Assis‐ tance appears on the Control Display. The connection can be established directly: "Contact accident assistance" The Check Control message for BMW Accident...
  • Page 358 Pay attention to the correct order dur‐ initiates further steps to help. ing connection. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstances. NOTICE For this purpose, data that serves to deter‐...
  • Page 359 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow-starting and towing or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of Safety information the cable to the positive battery terminal, or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
  • Page 360 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 147. NOTICE Tow truck If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐ rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
  • Page 361 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting General information Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out. The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried in the vehicle. Tow-starting The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or Do not tow-start the vehicle.

  • Page 362: Care

    Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Automatic washing systems or It also describes features and functions that are car washes...
  • Page 363 Vehicle care products General information General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care freely. products are available from a dealer’s service Some car washes do not permit persons in the center or another qualified service center or re‐...
  • Page 364 Care MOBILITY Safety information the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency and extent of your vehicle care to these influences. Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, NOTICE grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ Spot remover, paint thinner, solvents, gasoline mediately to prevent the finish from being altered or similar can damage the convertible top or the or discolored.
  • Page 365 Care MOBILITY To guard against discoloration, such as from After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to dry clothing, clean leather and provide leather care them. The heat generated during braking dries roughly every two months. brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion.
  • Page 366 Care MOBILITY Safety belts Displays, screens, and protective glass of the Head-up Display Warning NOTICE Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety Chemical cleaning agents, moisture or fluids of belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. any kind can damage the surface of displays Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the and screens.
  • Page 367 Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

  • Page 368: Reference

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roof BMW 8 Series Convertible Width with mirrors in/mm 84.1/2,137 Width without mirrors in/mm 74.9/1,902...
  • Page 369 5,291/2,400 Load lbs/kg 827/375 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,546/1,155 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,877/1,305 M850i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,545/2,515 Load lbs/kg 750/340 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,723/1,235 Approved rear axle load...

  • Page 370: Appendix

    Appendix REFERENCE Appendix General information Changes or modifications not expressly ap‐ proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehi‐ equipment. This device complies with part 15 of cle are listed here.
  • Page 371 Appendix REFERENCE USA/Canada Model MUW3 FCC ID: P3O001692 Changes or modifications not expressly ap‐ proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol‐ lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer‐...

  • Page 372: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air outlets, see Ventilation Air pressure, tires Air quality 3D View, see Surround View Alarm system Alarm, unintentional All-season tires, see Winter tires All-wheel-drive, see xDrive ABS Antilock Braking System Amazon Alexa Car Integration Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control Ambient light...
  • Page 373 Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Care Entertainment, Communication Care, Head-up Display BMW Accident Assistance Care, light-alloy wheels BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Care of displays, screens Entertainment and Communication Care, vehicle BMW Digital Key Cargo area BMW display key...
  • Page 374 Climate control rules Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Closing with the Key Card Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital CBS Condition Based Service Key Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,...
  • Page 375 Device list Coolant level Diagnosis connection Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera‐ Differential lock ture Digital Key Cooling, maximum Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cooling system Dimensions Cornering light Dimmable exterior mirrors Corrosion on brake discs Dimmable interior mirror Cosmetic mirror...
  • Page 376 Emergency braking, see PostCrash - iBrake Driver profile, setup Emergency call Driver profiles, welcome screen Emergency operation, convertible top Driving Emergency service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Driving Assistant, see Intelligent Safety tance Driving comfort Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Driving Dynamics Control...
  • Page 377 Exhaust gas system Forward collision mitigation, see Intelligent Exhaustion warner Safety Exhaust, see Exhaust gas system For Your Own Safety Experience Modes, BMW Intelligent Personal Front airbags Assistant Front collision mitigation Exterior lighting during unlocking Front collision mitigation, see Forward Collision...
  • Page 378 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Control Homepage, see Internet Garage door opener, see Integrated Universal Hood Remote Control Horn Gasoline Hotel function, see Valet parking mode Gear change, Steptronic transmission Hot exhaust gas system Gear shift indicator Humidity in the headlight, see Headlight General driving notes...
  • Page 379 Key Card Load Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Loading Key, mechanical Loading the cargo area, see Stowing cargo Key, see BMW Digital Key Locking, automatic Key, see BMW display key Locking, see Opening and Closing Key, see Vehicle key Locking, settings...
  • Page 380 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ tance Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Maintenance tance Maintenance recommendations, see Condition Mobility System Based Service CBS MODE button, see Active Cruise Control Maintenance, see Service notifications...
  • Page 381 PDC Park Distance Control Opening and closing Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision Opening with the Key Card Pedestrian Warning with braking function Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Performance Control Performance display, see Sport displays Operating concept, iDrive Personal Assistant...
  • Page 382 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Radar sensors, see Sensors of the vehicle Reset, vehicle settings Radiator fluid RESUME button, Active Cruise Control Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ RESUME button, cruise control tertainment and Communication Retreaded tires Rain sensor Reversing Assistant Rear axle steering, see Integral Active Steer‐...
  • Page 383 SMS, see Short messages, see Owner's Hand‐ Sensors of the vehicle book for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐ Service and warranty cation Service Center, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis tance Sockets, electrical devices Service Center, see BMW Roadside Assis‐...
  • Page 384 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Status of Owner's Manual Tail lights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs Status, vehicle Tank capacity Steering and Lane Control Assistant Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety Steering Assistant, see Steering and Lane Con‐ Technical data trol Assistant Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,...
  • Page 385 Turn signal, indicator light Vehicle key, replacing the battery Turn signal, replacing bulbs, see Lights and Vehicle key with display, malfunction bulbs Vehicle key with display, see BMW display Turn signals, high beams, headlight flasher Vehicle paint, care Vehicle status Vehicle storage Ultrasonic sensors, see Sensors of the vehi‐...
  • Page 386 Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid Voice command response Windshield washer nozzles Voice control Windshield wiper, see Wiper system Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal As‐ Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor‐ sistant Voice control system Winter tires Winter tires, tread...
  • Page 387 *BL5A2C92300R* 01405A2C923 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 391 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...
  • Page 392 The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A2C92300R* 01405A2C923 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C923 - II/21...

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