BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

Safety
notes
DANGER
Touching
live
components
can
result
in
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
touch
any
components
that
could
be
live.
WARNING
Connecting
the
jump
leads
in
the
wrong
sej quence
can
cause
sparks.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
Please
comply
with
the
correct
sej
quence
when
connecting
up.
NOTE
Contact
between
the
bodywork
of
the
two
vej
hicles
can
result
in
a
short
circuit
during
starting assistance.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
there
is
no
contact
bej
tween
the
bodywork.
Preparations
1.Check
whether
the
battery
in
the
other
vehij
cle
shows
12
volts.
Information
about
the
voltage
is
provided
on
the
battery.2.Switch
off
the
engine
of
the
other
vehicle.3.Switch
off
any
power
consumers
in
both
vej
hicles.Jump-starting
connections
The
jump-starting
connection
in
the
engine compartment
serves
as
the
positive
battery
terj
minal.
Open
the
cover
of
the
jump-starting
connection.
A
special
connection
on
the
body
serves
as
batj tery
negative
terminal.
Connecting
the
cables Before
starting,
switch
off
all
unnecessary
power
consumers,
for
example
the
radio,
on
both
vehij
cles.
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
jump-starting
connecj tion.2.Connect
a
terminal
clamp
on
the
positive/+jump
lead
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the
batj
tery
or
the
corresponding
jump-starting
conj
nection
on
the
donor
vehicle.3.Connect
the
second
terminal
clamp
to
the battery's
positive
terminal
or
to
the
correjsponding
jump-starting
connection
on
the
vehicle
to
be
started.4.Connect
a
terminal
clamp
on
the
negative/m
jump
lead
to
the
negative
terminal
of
the
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or
the
corresponding
engine
or
bodyearth
connection
on
the
donor
vehicle.5.Connect
the
second
terminal
clamp
to
thenegative
terminal
of
the
battery
or
to
a
correj
sponding
engine
or
body
earth
connection
on
the
vehicle
to
be
started.
Starting
the
engine
Do
not
use
spray
products
sold
as
starting
aids.
1.Start
the
engine
of
the
donor
vehicle
and
alj
low
it
to
run
for
a
few
minutes
at
a
slightly
inj creased
idle
speed.
If
starting
a
diesel
vehicle:
allow
the
engine
of
the
donor
vehicle
to
run
for
approximately
10
minutes.2.Start
the
engine
of
the
vehicle
to
be
started
as
normal.
If
an
initial
attempt
to
start
the
engine
fails, wait
several
minutes
until
the
discharged
batj
tery
has
been
recharged
somewhat.3.Allow
both
engines
to
run
for
a
few
minutes.4.Disconnect
the
jump
leads
in
reverse
order
to connection.
Check
the
battery
and
have
it
recharged
if
necj
essary.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
note
WARNING
Due
to
system
limitations,
individual
functions may
not
work
properly
when
tow-starting/towing
with
activated
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Switch
off
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
before
tow-startj
ing/towing.
Transporting
the
vehicle
General Do
not
have
the
vehicle
towed.
Safety
notes
NOTE
If
the
vehicle
is
towed
with
one
axle
raised,
the
vehicle
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Only
have
the
vehicletransported
on
a
truck
bed.
NOTE
The
vehicle
may
be
damaged
when
raising
and securing
it.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
'xRaise
the
vehicle
with
suitable
equipment.'xDo
not
raise
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
towing
eye,
body
parts
or
suspension
parts.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
a
danj
gerous
area,
it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
disj tance.
Roll
or
push,
see
page
144,
the
vehicle.
Towing
truck
Only
have
the
vehicle
transported
on
a
truck
bed.
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Towing
other
vehicles
General Switch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights,
dependingon
local
regulations.
If
the
electrical
system
of
the
vehicle
being
towed
has
failed,
the
vehicle
must
be
made
idenj tifiable
to
other
road
users,
for
instance
by
placj
ing
a
sign
or
the
warning
triangle
in
the
rear
winj
dow.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
less
than
that
of
the
vehicle
to
be
towed,
the
towing
eye
can
be
pulled
off,
or
the
vehicle
may no
longer
be
controllable.
There
is
a
danger
ofaccidents.
Make
sure
that
the
gross
vehicleweight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
greater
than
the
weight
of
the
vehicle
to
be
towed.
NOTE
If
the
tow
bar
or
the
towing
rope
is
not
attached
correctly,
other
vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Atj
tach
the
tow
bar
or
towing
rope
to
the
towing
eye
correctly.
Tow
bar
The
towing
eyes
of
both
vehicles
should
be
on
the
same
side.
If
it
is
impossible
to
avoid
attaching
the
tow
bar
at
an
angle,
note
the
following:
'xTow
bar
clearance
may
be
limited
when
corj
nering.'xThe
tow
bar
will
generate
lateral
forces
if
it
is attached
at
an
angle.Towing
rope
Ensure
that
the
towing
rope
is
taut
when
the
towing
vehicle
drives
off.
Use
nylon
ropes
or
straps,
which
will
enable
the
vehicle
to
be
towed
without
jerking.
Towing
eyeGeneral
Always
keep
the
screw-on
towing
eye
on
boardthe
vehicle.
The
towing
eye
can
be
screwed
into
the
front
or
rear
end
of
the
vehicle.
The
towing
eye
is
located
in
the
on-board
tool
kit,
see
page
353.
'xOnly
use
the
towing
eye
supplied
with
the
vej
hicle
and
make
sure
that
it
is
screwed
in
fully
and
is
tight.'xOnly
use
the
towing
eye
for
towing
on
paved
roads.'xAvoid
cross-loads
on
the
towing
eye,
for
exj
ample
do
not
raise
the
vehicle
by
the
towing
eye.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
towing
eye
is
not
used
as
intended,
the
vehicle
or
towing
eye
may
be
damaged.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Observe
the notes
on
using
the
towing
eye.
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Thread
for
towing
eye
Press
the
marking
on
the
edge
of
the
cover
topush
it
out.
For
covers
which
have
an
opening
instead
of
a
marking,
pull
the
cover
out
by
the
opening.
Tow-starting
Do
not
attempt
to
tow-start
the
vehicle.
If
necessary,
start
the
engine
using
starting
asj
sistance,
see
page
360.
Have
the
cause
of
the
starting
difficulties
rectij
fied
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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General
careVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
opj
tional
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specifij
cation.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
Regularly
remove
foreign
bodies,
for
example
leaves,
from
the
area
below
the
windscreen
with
the
bonnet
raised.
Wash
the
vehicle
frequently
especially
in
winter. Very
high
levels
of
dirt
and
road
salt
can
cause
damage
to
the
vehicle.
Steam-jet
cleaners
and
high-
pressure
cleaners
Safety
note
NOTE
When
cleaning
with
high-pressure
cleaners,
exj cessive
pressure
or
excessive
temperatures
can
damage
various
components.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
a
suffij
cient
distance
and
do
not
spray
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
Comply
with
the
instructions
for
the
high-pressure
cleaner.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
60


Entering
a
car
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
Safety
note
NOTE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do not
switch
off
standby
state
in
car
washes.
General
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
Roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
see
page
144.
Some
car
washes
require
you
to
get
out
of
the
vehicle.
It
is
not
possible
to
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
in
selector
lever
position
N.
If
an
atj
tempt
is
made
to
lock
the
vehicle,
a
signal
sounds.
Exiting
from
a
car
washEnsure
that
the
remote
control
is
located
in
the
vehicle.
Switch
on
drive-ready
state,
see
page
48.
Headlights
Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use abrasive
or
corrosive
cleaning
agents.
Soak
impurities
such
as
insect
residues
with
shampoo
and
wash
off
with
water.
Remove
ice
with
a
de-icer
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After
the
vehicle
has
been
washed,
briefly
apply the
brakes
to
dry
them
otherwise
braking
effecj
tiveness
may
be
temporarily
reduced.
The
heat
generated
by
braking
dries
the
brake
discs
and brake
pads
and
protects
them
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
residues
on
the
windscreens
to
avoid
affecting
visibility
due
to
smearing,
and to
reduce
wiping
noise
and
wiper
blade
wear.
Vehicle
care
Care
productsGeneral BMW
recommends
using
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
care
products
are
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
aspecialist
workshop.
Safety
note
WARNING
Cleaning
agents
can
contain
hazardous
subj
stances
or
constitute
a
health
risk.
There
is
a danger
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
open
the
doors
or
windows.
Use
only
products that
are
intended
for
cleaning
the
vehicle's
intejrior.
Observe
the
notes
on
the
packaging.
Vehicle
paintwork
GeneralRegular
care
promotes
driving
safety
and
prejserves
your
vehicle's
value.
Environmental
efjfects
in
areas
with
high
air
pollution
or
natural
contaminants,
for
example
tree
resin
or
pollen, may
have
an
effect
on
the
vehicle
paintwork.Base
the
frequency
and
extent
of
vehicle
care
onsuch
factors.
Immediately
remove
aggressive
substances,
for
example
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings so
as
to
prevent
damage
and
discolouration
of
the
paintwork.
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note
WARNING
Work
performed
incorrectly
on
the
vehicle
paintwork
can
cause
the
radar
sensors
to
fail
or
malfunction,
resulting
in
a
safety
risk.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
For
vehicles
with
radar
sensors,
only
have
paintj
work
or
paint
repairs
on
the
bumpers
carried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialistworkshop.
Matt
paintwork
Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
that
are suitable
for
vehicles
with
matt
paintwork.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
at
regular
intervals
with
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Dust
and
road
dirt
will
otherwise
become
worked
into
pores
and
folds,
resulting
in
considerable
abrasion
and
causing
the
leather
surface
to
bej
come
prematurely
brittle.
In
order
to
protect
against
discolouration,
for
exj
ample
from
clothing,
clean
and
care
for
the leather
approximately
every
two
months.
Clean
light-coloured
leather
more
frequently
as
it has
the
tendency
to
soil
faster.
Use
leather
cleaner,
otherwise
dirt
and
grease will
attack
the
protective
coating
of
the
leather.
Care
of
upholstery
fabrics General
Regularly
clean
the
upholstery
with
a
vacuum cleaner.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
for
example
stains
caused
by
drinks,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
a
lint-free microfibre
cloth
with
suitable
interior
cleaning
agents.
Clean
the
upholstery
up
to
the
seams
using
wide
wiping
actions.
Avoid
rubbing
vigorously.
Safety
note
NOTE
Open
Velcro
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing
can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
danger of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
any
Velj
cro
fasteners
on
your
clothing
are
closed.
Care
of
special
parts
Light
alloy
wheels
When
cleaning
the
wheels
while
they
are
instalj
led
on
the
vehicle,
only
use
neutral
rim
cleaner with
a
pH
value
of
between
5
and
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaners
or
steam
cleaners
above 60


could
be
damaged
and
become
a
source
ofnoise.
Fine
wood
parts Clean
fine
wood
trims
and
fine
wood
parts
with
a
damp
cloth
only.
Then
dry
them
with
a
soft
cloth.
Plastic
parts
NOTE
Cleaning
agents
containing
alcohol
or
solvents,
such
as
nitro
thinners,
cold
cleaners,
fuel
or
similar
can
damage
plastic
parts.
There
is
a danger
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
mij
crofibre
cloth.
Lightly
moisten
the
cloth
with water,
if
necessary.
Plastic
parts
include,
for
example:
'xImitation
leather
surfaces.'xRoof
lining.'xLamp
glass.'xParts
sprayed
matt
black.'xPainted
parts
in
the
interior.
Clean
with
a
microfibre
cloth.
Lightly
moisten
the
cloth
with
water,
if
necessary.
Do
not
soak
the
roof
lining.
Seat
belts
WARNING
Chemical
cleaners
can
cause
irreparable
damj
age
to
the
fabric
of
the
seat
belts.
The
protecj
tive
function
of
the
seat
belts
will
be
lost.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
even
death.
Only
use
a
mild
soap
and
water
solution
for
cleaning
the
seat
belts.
Dirt
on
the
belt
straps
can
interfere
with
the
acj
tion
of
the
reel
and
represents
a
safety
hazard.
Only
clean
the
belt
straps
with
a
mild
soap
soluj
tion
while
still
fitted
to
the
vehicle.
Do
not
allow
seat
belts
to
retract
unless
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
foot
mats
WARNING
Objects
in
the
driver's
footwell
can
restrict
the
pedal
travel
or
block
a
pedal
that
has
been
pressed.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Stow items
in
the
vehicle
so
that
they
are
secure
and
cannot
get
into
the
driver's
footwell.
Only
usefloor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
andcan
be
securely
fastened
to
the
floor.
Do
notuse
loose
floor
mats,
and
do
not
place
several
floor
mats
on
top
of
one
another.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
space
for
the
pedals.
Enj
sure
that
floor
mats
are
securely
reattached
afj ter
having
been
removed,
for
example
for
cleaning.
Floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
vehicle
to enable
the
interior
to
be
cleaned
more
thorj
oughly.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
clean
floor
carpets using
a
microfibre
cloth
and
water
or
textile
cleaner.
Rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
to
prevent
matting.
Sensors/camera
lenses Clean
sensors
or
camera
lenses
using
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
cleaner.
Displays,
screens
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-Up
Display
NOTE
Chemical
cleaners,
moisture
or
fluids
of
all kinds
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
andscreens.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propjerty.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibrecloth.
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NOTE
The
surfaces
of
displays
can
be
damaged
due to
improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
applying
excessive pressure
and
do
not
use
abrasive
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibre
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-Up
Disj
play,
see
page
165,
with
a
microfibre
cloth
and
commercially
available
dishwashing
liquid.
Laying
up
the
vehicle
Special
measures
need
to
be
taken
if
putting
the
vehicle
out
of
use
for
longer
than
three
months.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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