BMW 8 SERIES 2022 Service Manual

'xAfter
several
minutes,
if
no
operation
takes
place
on
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
vehicle
battery
is low.'xDepending
on
the
setting
via
iDrive:
whenone
or
both
front
doors
are
opened
after
driv#j
ing
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
In
some
situations,
the
idle
state
is
not
set
auto#j
matically,
for
instance
during
a
phone
call
or when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
Establishing
idle
state
when
opening
the
front
doors
After
a
trip,
the
sleep
mode
can
be
established
by
opening
the
front
doors.
For
this
purpose,
the driver
and
front
passenger
must
exit
the
vehicle.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Manual
idle
state
To
establish
idle
state
in
the
vehicle
after
com#j
pletion
of
trip:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
radio
until
the
OFF
indicator
on
the
instrument
cluster
goes
out.
Standby
state
Principle
When
standby
state
is
switched
on,
most
func#j tions
can
be
used
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary. Desired
settings
can
be
adjusted.
General
informationThe
vehicle
is
in
the
standby
state
after
the
front
doors
are
opened
from
the
outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instru#jment
cluster.
The
drivetrain
is
switched
off
and
standby
state switched
on.
Drive
readiness
Principle
Turning
on
drive-ready
state
corresponds
to
starting
the
engine.
General
information Some
functions,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
can
only
be
used
with
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#jtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
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state
of
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'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
thecurb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
NOTICE
Repeated
attempts
to
start
the
vehicle
or
re#j
peated
starting
of
the
vehicle
in
rapid
succes#j
sion
can
cause
the
starter
to
overheat.
This
also
results
in
unburned
or
inadequately
burned
fuel,
and
can
cause
the
catalytic
converter
to
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Avoid
repeated
starting
of
the
vehicle,
particularly
repeated starting
in
rapid
succession.
Turning
on
drive
readiness
Principle Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Gasoline
engine
Depending
on
the
motorization,
the
full
drive
power
may
not
be
available
for
approximately
30
seconds
after
starting
the
engine.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
will
not
accelerate
as
usual.
Additional
information:
Power
gauge,
refer
to
page
156.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
activated
drive
readiness
is
indicated
in
the instrument
cluster,
depending
on
the
equipment,
by
the
display
of
information
required
for
driving
or
the
READY
display.
Turning
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission1.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
with
the
ve#j
hicle
stopped.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
standby
state.3.Set
the
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iDriveVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Operating
concept
Principle
iDrive
is
the
operating
concept
of
the
infotain#j
ment
system
and
includes
a
large
number
of functions.
General
information These
functions
can
be
operated
as
follows:
'xVia
the
Controller.'xVia
the
touchscreen.'xVia
the
BMW
Intelligent
Personal
Assistant.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
with
the
ges#j
ture
control.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems and
communication
devices
while
driving
can
distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
control of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Onlyuse
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sit#j
uation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
the
systems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.
Input
and
display
Main
menu
General
information
The
main
menu
is
divided
into
two
areas.
The
left
area
contains
menu
items
that
can
be
used to
call
up
all
the
iDrive
functions.
The
right
area
contains
widgets
that
provide
quick
access
to
certain
functions.
Media/Radio


All
functions
of
the
entertainment
system,
e.g.,
radio
stations
or
connection
with
external
devices.
Communication


Phone
and
message
functions,
e-mail
and
calendar,
and
also
the
connection
and
manage#j ment
of
mobile
devices,
such
as
smartphones.
Navigation


Access
to
the
navigation
system,
destination
input
and
traffic
bulletins.
Configurable
map
views
and
other
functions,
such
as
points
of
in#j
terest
and
areas
to
be
avoided.
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My
Car


Information
about
vehicle
status
and
trips.
Access
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
and also
administration
of
driver
profiles
and
range
ofadjustments
for
vehicle
and
iDrive.
Apps


Management
of
apps,
access
to
apps
and
ve#j
hicle
functions.
Additional
apps
and
vehicle
func#j tions
can
be
purchased
from
the
BMW
Store.
Widgets


Widgets
provide
quick
access
to
fre#j
quently
used
functions.
The
configured
widgets display
dynamic
contents
such
as
the
navigation
map,
and
serve
as
interfaces
at
the
same
time.
Letters
and
numbers
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
selected
when
mak#j ing
the
destination
input,
for
example.
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
entered
using
the
Controller,
the
touchpad,
touchscreen
or
voice
control.
The
keyboard's
display
changes
auto#j
matically.
IconFunction





Change
between
capital
and lower-case
letters.
Enter
a
blank
space.
Switching
between
languages.
Use
voice
control.
Confirm
entry.




Slide
the
input
area
to
the
left
or
right.
Entry
comparison
When
entering
names
and
addresses,
the
choice is
narrowed
down
with
every
letter
and
number
and
added
automatically
as
needed.
Entries
are
continuously
compared
with
datastored
in
the
vehicle.
'xOnly
those
letters
and
numbers
are
offered
during
entry
for
which
data
is
available.'xDestination
search:
place
names
can
be
en#j tered
in
all
languages
that
are
available
iniDrive.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several
menu
items
are
preceded
by
a
check#jbox.
The
checkbox
indicates
whether
the
func#j tion
is
activated
or
deactivated.
Selecting
themenu
item
activates
or
deactivates
the
function.


Function
is
activated.


Function
is
deactivated.
Status
information
General
information
The
status
field
can
be
found
in
the
upper
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Status
information
is
dis#j played
in
the
form
of
symbols.
Radio
symbols
IconMeaning
HD
Radio
station
is
being
received.
Satellite
radio
is
switched
on.
Telephone
symbols
IconMeaning
Incoming
or
outgoing
call.
Missed
call.
Signal
strength
of
mobile
phone
net#j work.
Network
search.
Mobile
phone
network
is
not
available.
The
critical
charge
state
of
the
mobile
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IconMeaning
Roaming
is
active.
Locating
is
active.
SMS
text
message
received.
Message
received.
Reminder.
Sending
not
possible.
Entertainment
symbols
IconMeaning
Bluetooth
audio.
USB
device.
Connected
Music.
WLAN.
Apple
CarPlay.
Android
Auto.
Other
symbols
IconMeaning
Check
Control
message.
Sound
output
active.
Sound
output
deactivated.
Voice
activation
system
active.
Request
for
the
current
vehicle
posi#j
tion.
Checking
the
current
vehicle
position.
Driver
profile.
Notifications.
Service
notifications.
Information.IconMeaning
Stop.
Data
protection.
Destination
guidance
active.
Passengers
on
board.
Do
not
disturb.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
iDrive
functions
can
be
stored
on
the
pro#j
grammable
memory
buttons
and
called
up
di#j
rectly,
for
instance
radio
stations,
navigation
des#j
tinations,
phone
numbers
and
menu
entries.
Overview
Programmable
memory
buttons
Storing
a
function
A
function
can
be
stored
on
a
programmable
memory
button.
A
button
with
a
stored
function can
be
overwritten
with
another
function.
1.Select
function
via
iDrive,
for
instance
radio
station.2.

Press
and
hold
the
desired
button
until
the
displayed
bar
on
the
Control
Display
has
loaded
completely.
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Executing
a
functionPress
the
button.
The
function
will
work
immediately.
This
means, for
instance
that
the
number
is
dialed
when
aphone
number
is
selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment
Touch
buttons
with
finger.
Do
not
wear
gloves
or use
objects.
The
assignment
of
the
buttons
is
displayed
in the
upper
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Deleting
all
button
assignments
All
button
assignments
can
be
deleted.1.Press
and
hold
buttons
1
and
8
at
the
same
time.2."OK"
Control
Display
and
Controller
Principle
The
iDrive
functions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
Control
Display
can
be
operated
us#j
ing
the
Controller,
touchpad,
and
touchscreen.
Overview
1Control
Display
with
touchscreen2Controller
with
buttons
and
touchpadControl
Display
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
the
area
in
the
front
of
the
Control Display
can
shift
and
damage
the
Control
Dis#jplay.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
place
objects
in
the
area
in
front
of
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Switching
on/off
automatically
The
Control
Display
is
turned
on
automatically when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
or
as
soon
as
the
control
display
is
needed
for
operation.
In
certain
situations,
the
Control
Display
is
switched
off
automatically,
for
instance
if
no
op#j
eration
is
performed
on
the
vehicle
for
several minutes.
Switching
on/off
manually The
Control
Display
can
also
be
switched
offmanually.
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Screen
off"
Press
the
Controller
or
any
button
on
the
Con#jtroller
to
switch
it
back
on
again.
System
limits In
the
case
of
very
high
temperatures
on
theControl
Display,
for
instance
due
to
intense
solar
radiation,
the
brightness
may
be
reduced
down
to
complete
deactivation.
Once
the
temperature
is
reduced,
for
instance
through
shade
or
air
con#j
ditioning,
the
normal
functions
are
restored.
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ControllerGeneral
information
The
buttons
can
be
used
to
open
the
menus
di#j
rectly.
The
Controller
can
be
used
to
select menu
items
and
enter
the
settings.
Some
iDrive
functions
can
be
operated
using
the
touchpad
on
the
Controller.
Operation'xTurn
to
switch
between
menu
items,
for
ex#jample.'xPress
to
select
a
menu
item,
for
example.'xTilt
in
four
directions
to
switch
between
dis#j
plays,
for
example.Buttons
on
the
ControllerButtonFunctionGo
to
the
main
menu.Go
to
Apps
menu.Go
to
the
Media/Radio
menu.Go
to
the
Communication
menu.Go
to
navigation
map.Go
to
destination
input
menu
for
navi#j gation.Go
to
the
previous
display.Go
to
the
Options
menu.
Operating
via
the
Controller
Opening
the
main
menu
Press
the
button.
The
main
menu
is
displayed.
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Selecting
a
menu
Selecting
menu
items1.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
menu item
is
highlighted.2.Press
the
Controller.
Select
a
widget
1.Move
the
Controller
in
the
main
menu
to
the
right.2.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
widget
is selected.3.Press
the
Controller.
It
is
also
possible
to
select
widgets
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
Adjusting
the
menu Adjusting
widgets The
widgets
can
be
adjusted
in
the
main
menu.
It
is
possible
to
create
multiple
pages
with
widg#j ets
and
switch
between
pages.
The
adjustmentscan
only
be
performed
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#jtionary.
1.Select
the
desired
page
in
the
main
menu.
Only
the
currently
selected
page
can
be
ad#j
justed.2.Tip
the
Controller
up.3."Adjust
main
menu"4.Select
the
desired
adjustment:'x

Symbol
and
select
desired
widget:
add
new
widget.
The
requested
widget
will
be
inserted
in
the
relevant
position.
A
maximum
of
four widgets
can
be
displayed
per
page.'x

Select
icon:
delete
selected
widget.'xAdd
new
page:
"Add
page".'xDelete
selected
page:
"Delete
page".'xAdjust
the
content
of
the
widget:
select
widget.5."Done"Adjusting
contents
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
contents
of
menus
"MEDIA",
"COM"
and
"NAV"
can
be
ad#j justed,
for
instance
to
remove
the
entries
offunctions
that
are
not
used
from
the
menu.1.Select
the
menu.2."Personalize
menu"3.Select
the
desired
setting.
Changing
between
displays
After
a
menu
item
is
selected,
for
instance
"Settings",
a
new
display
appears.
'xTilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.
The
current
display
closes
and
the
previous
display
is
shown.'x

Press
the
button.
The
previous
display
re-opens.'xTilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
The
new
display
opens.
An
arrow
indicates
that
additional
displays
can
be
opened.
Going
to
the
Options
menu Press
the
button.
The
"Options"
menu
is
displayed.
The
menu
consists
of
various
areas,
for
instance:
'x"MEDIA":
control
options
for
the
selected main
menu.'x"Help":
help
for
the
selected
menu.'x"Control
display
off":
system
settings.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Input
1.Turn
the
Controller:
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DeletingIconFunction
Press
the
Controller:
delete
letter
ornumber.
Hold
the
Controller
down:
delete
all
let#jters
or
numbers.
Using
alphabetical
lists
For
alphabetical
lists
with
more
than
30
entries,
the
letters
for
which
an
entry
exists
can
be
dis#j played
in
a
text
box.
1.Turn
the
Controller
to
the
left
or
right
quickly.2.Select
the
first
letter
of
the
desired
entry.
The
first
entry
of
the
selected
letter
is
dis#j
played
in
the
list.
Operation
via
touchpad
General
information
Some
iDrive
functions
can
be
operated
using
the
touchpad
on
the
Controller.
Selecting
functions
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Touchpad"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
'xEnter
characters
as
they
are
displayed
on
the Control
Display.'xAlways
enter
associated
characters,
such
as
accents
or
periods
so
that
the
letter
can
be
clearly
recognized.'xThe
set
language
determines
what
input
is possible.
Where
necessary,
enter
special
characters
via
the
Controller.Entering
special
charactersInputOperationDelete
a
charac#j
ter.Swipe
to
the
left
on
the
touchpad.Enter
a
blank
space.Swipe
to
the
right
in
the
center
of
the
touchpad.Enter
a
hyphen.Swipe
to
the
right
in
the
up#j
per
area
of
the
touchpad.Enter
an
under#j
score.Swipe
to
the
right
in
the
lower
area
of
the
touchpad.
Using
the
map
The
map
in
the
navigation
system
can
be
moved via
the
touchpad.
FunctionOperationMove
map.Swipe
in
the
appropriate
di#j
rection.Enlarge/shrink
map.Drag
in
or
out
on
the
touch#j
pad
with
fingers.Display
menu.Tap
once.
Using
alphabetical
lists
Alphabetical
lists
with
more
than
30
entries
per#j
mit
a
direct
jump
to
letters
for
which
an
entry
ex#j
ists.
Enter
the
first
letter
on
the
touchpad.
The
first
entry
of
the
entered
letter
is
displayed
in
the
list.
Operation
via
touchscreen
General
information The
Control
Display
is
equipped
with
a
touch#j
screen.
You
can
tap
on
menu
items
and
widgets.
Touch the
touchscreen
with
your
fingers.
Do
not
use any
objects.
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Opening
the
main
menu


Tap
on
the
icon.
The
main
menu
is
displayed.
Adjusting
widgets The
widgets
can
be
adjusted
in
the
main
menu.It
is
possible
to
create
multiple
pages
with
widg#jets
and
switch
between
pages.
The
adjustmentscan
only
be
performed
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#jtionary.
1.Select
the
desired
page
in
the
main
menu.
Only
the
currently
selected
page
can
be
ad#j
justed.2.

Tap
the
icon
in
the
main
menu.3.Select
the
desired
adjustment:'x

Tap
icon
and
select
desired
widget:
add
new
widget.
The
requested
widget
will
be
inserted
in
the
relevant
position.
A
maximum
of
four widgets
can
be
displayed
per
page.'x

Tap
icon:
delete
selected
widget.'xAdd
new
page:
tap
"Add
page".'xDelete
selected
page:
tap
"Delete
page".'xAdjust
content
of
the
widget:
tap
center
of
widget.4.Tap
"Done".
Showing/hiding
the
display
bar
In
the
upper
area
of
the
Control
Display,
it
is
pos#j
sible
to
show
or
hide
a
display
bar
with
additional
functions.
'xTo
show
the
display
bar,
pull
down
the
dis#j play
bar
at
the
top
edge
of
the
screen.'xTo
hide
the
display
bar,
pull
up
the
display
bar
at
the
top
edge
of
the
screen.
Changing
between
displays
After
a
menu
item
is
selected,
a
new
display
opens.
An
arrow
indicates
that
additional
displays
can
be opened.
'xSwipe
to
the
left.'xTap
arrow.
The
new
display
opens.
Entering
letters
and
numbers Input
1.When
approaching
the
touchscreen,
a
key#j
board
appears
on
the
Control
Display.2.Enter
desired
letters
and
numbers.
Deleting
IconFunction
Tapping
the
icon:
deletes
the
letter
or
number.
Tapping
and
holding
the
icon
all
letters:
deletes
all
letters
or
numbers.
Using
the
map
The
navigation
map
can
be
moved
using
the
touchscreen.
FunctionOperationMove
map.Swipe
in
the
appropriate
di#j
rection.Enlarge/shrink
map.Drag
in
or
out
with
the
fin#j
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