BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2019 Owners Manual

Via
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
on
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Display


,



Symbol
on
the
climate
control
display
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Stationary
climate
control through
Remote
EngineStart
Concept
Stationary
climate
control
cools
or
heats
the
car's
interior
prior
to
departure
to
a
comfortable
temj perature.
The
system
automatically
cools,
vents,
and
heats
depending
on
the
interior,
external, and
set
temperature.
Snow
and
ice
may
be
rejmoved
more
easily.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
and
allows
it
to
run
for
a
limited
period
of
time.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
inj
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
pollute the
area
in
and
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
intothe
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollujtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
enj
closed
areas
or
areas
with
insufficient
ventilaj tion,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumulate
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suffij
cient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
stationary
clij
mate
control
in
enclosed
areas
or
areas
with
inj sufficient
ventilation,
e.g.
in
enclosed
garages.
Warning
When
stationary
climate
control
is
in
operation,
high
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system.
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts of
the
exhaust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Make
sure
that
no combustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
during
stationary
climate
conj
trol
operation,
e.g.
leaves,
grass,
gas,
gasoline,
oil
or
other
combustible
objects.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
and
not
in
drive-ready
state.'xBattery
is
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivatedagain.'xThe
fuel
tank
capacity
is
sufficient.'xHood
is
closed.'xMake
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are
set
correctly.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Enabling
the
automatic
engine
start
function
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
Otherwise,
the
engine
cannot
switch
on
autoj
matically
to
climatize
the
car's
interior.
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3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.If
necessary,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Starting
engine
for
clim.
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
The
activation
of
the
system
is
confirmed
by
flashing
twice.
The
parking
lights
are
switched
on
as
long
as
the
system
is
switched
on.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Switching
on/off
directlyGeneral
information
There
are
different
ways
to
switch
the
system
on
or
off:
'xVia
iDrive.'xVia
remote
control.'xVia
BMW
display
key.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
apj prox.
15
minutes.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.Start
now
Via
remote
controlThe
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
using
the
remote
control.
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
three
times
within
1
second.
After
operating
the
remote
control,
it
will
take
apj proximately
3
seconds
until
the
engine
is
switched
on.
To
switch
off
the
system,
press
the
button
again three
times.
Via
BMW
display
key
Switching
on:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
BMW
display
key
for
automatic
climate
control.
The
symbol
flashes
while
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Climatization
for
the
requested
departure
time
General
information Scheduled
departure
times
can
be
set
up
in
the
system
to
ensure
a
comfortable
interior
temperaj ture
in
the
vehicle
at
the
time
of
departure.'xOne-time
departure
time:
the
time
of
thescheduled
departure
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
weekday:
time
and
day of
the
week
of
the
scheduled
departure
can
be
set.
On
the
desired
weekdays,
the
system
will
be switched
on
10
minutes
before
the
set
dej parture
time.
The
departure
time
is
preselected
in
two
steps:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
times.
The
climate
control
function
will
start
approxijmately
10
minutes
before
the
set
departure
time
and
continue
for
5
more
minutes
after
the
deparj ture
time.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
about
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
10.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.Select
the
desired
departure
time.6.Set
the
departure
time.7.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.Via
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Select
the
desired
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If
a
requested
departure
time
is
to
influence
the
switching
on
of
the
system,
the
respective
dej parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.


,



The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Activating
the
desired
departure
time:


Tap
on
the
symbol.






The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
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Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionThe
engine
runs
for
the
purpose
of
operating
the
stationary
clij
mate
control.
The
vehicle
is
not
ready
to
drive.
Using
climate
control
functions
via
voice
General
information
'xInstructions
for
the
voice
activation
system,refer
to
page
52.'xWith
voice
operation,
you
can
change
bej
tween
voice
operation,
iDrive
and
buttons.'xTo
have
the
available
voice
commands
read out
loud:


Interior
equipmentVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
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
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Integrated
Universal Remote
Control
Concept
The
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
in
the
interior
mirror
can
operate
up
to
3
functions
of remote-controlled
systems
such
as
garage
door
drives,
barriers,
or
lighting
systems.
General
information The
Integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
replaj
ces
up
to
3
different
hand-held
transmitters.
To
operate
the
remote
control,
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
must
be
programmed
with
the
dej
sired
functions.
The
hand-held
transmitter
for
the particular
system
is
required
in
order
to
programthe
remote
control.
Before
selling
the
vehicle,
delete
the
stored
funcj tions
for
the
sake
of
security.
If
possible,
do
not
install
the
antenna
of
the
rej
mote-controlled
system,
e.g.
the
garage
door
drive,
near
metal
objects
to
ensure
the
best
posj
sible
operation.
Safety
information
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
a
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear
during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
Compatibility
If
this
symbol
is
printed
on
the
packagingor
in
the
owner's
manual
of
the
system
to
be
controlled,
the
system
is
generally
compatible
with
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control.
Additional
questions
are
answered
by:
'xA
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.'xwww.homelink.com
on
the
Internet.
HomeLink
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Gentex Corporation.
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Control
elements
on
the
interior
mirror'xButtons,
arrow
1.'xLED,
arrow
2.'xThe
hand-held
transmitter,
arrow
3,
is
rej quired
for
programming.
Programming
General
information The
battery
of
the
hand-held
transmitter
must
befully
charged
at
the
time
of
programming
to
enjsure
an
optimal
range
of
the
integrated
universalremote
control.
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Initial
setup:
Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approxij
mately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
flashes green
rapidly.
This
erases
all
programming
ofthe
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.3.Press
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be
proj
grammed.
The
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
will slowly
begin
flashing
orange.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
systemto
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
inj
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
programming
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
programming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
proj
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
proj
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
thespecial
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
secj
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
To
program
other
functions
on
other
buttons,
rej
peat
steps
3
to
5.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If
you
are
unable
to
operate
the
remote-controljled
system
after
repeated
programming,
please
check
if
the
system
to
be
controlled
features
a
rolling
code
radio
system.
Refer
to
the
owner's
manual
for
the
system.
For
systems
with
a
rolling
code
radio
system,
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
and
the
system
also
have
to
be
synchronized.
Please
read
the
owner's
manual
to
find
out
howto
synchronize
the
system.
Synchronizing
is
easier
with
the
aid
of
a
second
person.
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Synchronizing
the
universal
remote
control
with
the
system:1.Park
the
vehicle
within
range
of
the
remote-
controlled
system.2.Program
the
relevant
button
on
the
interior
mirror
as
described.3.Locate
and
press
the
synchronizing
button
on
the
system
being
programmed,
e.g.
at
the
garage
gate.
You
have
approx.
30
seconds for
the
next
step.4.Hold
down
the
programmed
button
on
the
injterior
mirror
for
approximately
3
seconds
andthen
release
it.
If
necessary,
repeat
this
step
up
to
three
times
in
order
to
finish
synchronij
zation.
Once
synchronization
is
complete,
the
programmed
function
will
be
carried
out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
and
hold
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be programmed.3.As
soon
as
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
orange
after
approx.
20
seconds,
rej
lease
the
button.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
system to
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.
Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
inj
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.The
LED
can
light
up
in
different
ways.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
the
programj
ming
procedure
is
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
detected
but
programj
ming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
proj
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
proj
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
the
special
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
secj
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
If
the
programming
procedure
is
not
completed, the
previous
programming
will
remain
unj
changed.
Operation
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
agarage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
ofdamage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
The
system,
such
as
the
garage
door,
can
be
opj
erated
using
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror while
the
drive-ready
or
standby
state
isswitched
on.
To
do
this,
hold
down
the
button
within
receiving
range
of
the
system
until
the
function
is
activated.
The
interior
mirror
LED
stays
lit
while
the
wireless
signal
is
being
transj mitted.
Deleting
stored
functions All
stored
functions
will
be
deleted.
The
funcj
tions
cannot
be
deleted
individually.
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Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
injterior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approximately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
green
rapidly.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield
Fold
the
sun
visor
down
or
up.
Glare
shield
from
the
side
Folding
out
1.Fold
the
sun
visor
down.2.Unhook
it
from
the
holder
and
swing
it
to
the side.
Folding
up
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
close
the
sun
vij sor.
Vanity
mirror A
vanity
mirror
is
located
in
the
sun
visor
behind
a
cover.
When
the
cover
is
opened,
the
mirror
lighting
switches
on.
Ashtray
Front
center
console
Opening
1.Press
onto
the
cover.2.The
ashtray
is
located
in
a
cup
holder.
Fold
the
ashtray
cover
upward.
Emptying
1.Pull
the
ashtray
with
the
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2.Turn
the
lid
counterclockwise
to
open
it.3.Empty
the
container.
Always
empty
the
ashtray
with
the
container
open
to
prevent
contamination
of
the
lid.
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
cigarettelighter
falls
down
or
is
held
against
the
respecj
tive
objects.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Take
hold
of
the
cigarette
lighter
by
its
handle.
Make
sure
that
children
do
not
use
the
cigaj rette
lighter
and
burn
themselves.
NOTICE
If
metal
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Replace
the
cigarette
lighter
or
socket
cover
again
after
using
the
socket.
Front
center
console
Press
onto
the
cover.
The
cigarette
lighter
is
located
between
the
cup
holders.
Operation Push
in
the
cigarette
lighter.The
cigarette
lighter
can
be
rej
moved
as
soon
as
it
pops
back
out.
Sockets
Concept
The
lighter
socket
can
be
used
as
a
socket
for electrical
equipment
when
standby
and
drive-
ready
state
are
switched
on.
General
information The
total
load
of
all
sockets
must
not
exceed
140
watts
at
12
volts.
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Do
not
damage
the
socket
by
using
non-comjpatible
connectors.
Safety
information
Warning
Devices
and
cables
in
the
unfolding
area
of
the
airbags,
such
as
portable
navigation
devices, can
hinder
the
unfolding
of
the
airbag
or
be
thrown
around
in
the
car's
interior
during
unj
folding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
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
on-board
network
canbe
overloaded
or
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
ofdamage
to
property.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
NOTICE
If
metal
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Replace
the
cigarette
lighter
or
socket
cover
again
after
using
the
socket.
Front
center
armrest
The
center
armrest
contains
a
socket.
Front
center
console
Press
onto
the
cover.
A
socket
is
located
between
the
cup
holders.
Pull
off
the
cover.
USB
interface
General
information Follow
the
information
regarding
the
connection
of
mobile
devices
to
the
USB
interface
in
the section
on
USB
connections,
refer
to
page
67.
In
the
center
armrest
A
USB
interface
is
located
in
the
center
armrest.
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