BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

Switching
on
via
iDriveDisplay
of
the
rearview
camera
or
PDC
view
must
be
active.1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
The
parking
procedure
is
active.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'x

Parking
assistant
is
activated
and
parking
space
search
is
active.'xControl
Display
shows
suitable
parking
spaces
at
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
ve#j
hicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assistant
is
active, suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
andan
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearlydetected,
the
system
automatically
adjusts
the
suitable
parking
method.
In
the
case
of
parking
spaces
suitable
for
parallel
and
diago#j
nal
parking,
a
selection
menu
is
displayed.
In
this
case,
the
desired
parking
method
must
be
selected
manually.'x

The
parking
procedure
is
active.
The
sys#j
tem
takes
over
the
steering.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#j ever
the
vehicle
is
moving
forward
slow
andstraight,
even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display
are
shown
in
gray.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Automatic
Parking"6."Alert
if
parking
space
detected"
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Signal
tones
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
During
an
automatic
parking
operation,
no
inter#jmittent
tone
will
sound
from
the
PDC
Park
Dis#jtance
Control.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
when
the
distance
to a
detected
object
is
less
than
approx.
8
in#jches/20
cm.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
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For
this,
engage
the
reverse
gear
or
press
the
parking
assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on
the
Control
Display,
if
needed.


Parking
assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
forward
at
a
speed
of
up
to
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum
5
ft/1.5
m.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the parking
operation:
select
the
parking
space
on
the
Control
Display.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
At
the
end
of
the
parking
operation,
the
P
se#j
lector
lever
position
is
set.
The
end
of
the
parking
operation
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

"Autom.
Parking":
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
to overcome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
at#j tempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
ex#jceeded.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
theControl
Display.'xIf
the
trunk
lid
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
anextended
period
while
the
vehicle
is
station#j
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant
and
follow
the instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
off
The
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain
conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
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Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:'xIn
tight
curves.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xIn
case
of
changes
to
an
already-measured parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be detected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits.
The
limits
of
the
ultrasonic
measurement
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
apply.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
233.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
driving out
of
a
parking
spaceusing
the
parking
assistant
Concept
The
system
makes
driving
out
of
parallel
parking spaces
easier.
General
information
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
an
optimal
line
for
pulling
out
of
a
parking
space
and
takes
con#j
trol
of
the
following
functions
during
the
maneu#j ver:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
The
vehicle
maneuvers
automatically
until
the
vehicle
reaches
a
position
in
which
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the
parking
space
without
further steering
movements.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
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'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
233.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
249.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
manually
and
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
car
are
detected. The
distance
to
a
detected
curb
is
at
least
6
inches/15
cm.'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
using
the
parking
as#j
sistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
2.6
ft/0.8
m
lon#j ger
than
your
vehicle.'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
in
reverse.
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Steptronic
transmission:
Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
to
switch
on
the
parking
assistant.3.Tilt
the
controller
to
the
right
and
activate
the parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
4.On
the
Control
Display,
confirm
the
required
direction
for
driving
out
of
the
parking
space
if
necessary.5.Steptronic
transmission:
The
system
takes
control
of
the
maneuver.
A
message
will
be
displayed
at
the
end
of
the
maneuver.6.Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits driving
out
of
the
parking
space
and
drive
off
as
usual.
The
parking
assistant
is
switched
off
auto#j
matically.
System
limits
The
limits
of
the
systems
of
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
With
Parking
Assistant:
Reversing
Assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
the
driver
when
driving
in reverse,
for
instance
when
driving
out
of
tight
or
confusing
parking
or
street
situations.
The
vehicle
stores
the
driving
movements
of
the
last
route.
This
stored
route
can
be
driven
back with
automated
steering.
General
information
The
system
takes
control
of
the
steering
when
driving
in
reverse
along
the
stored
route.
The
driver
controls
driving
the
vehicle
via
accel#j
erator
pedal
and
brake.
The
Reversing
Assistant
uses
the
control
ele#j
ments
and
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
233.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
249.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
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'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
233.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
249.
Functional
requirements
'xDrive
forward
without
interruption
to
store
the
route.'xA
maximum
of
165
ft/50
m
will
be
stored.'xTo
store
the
route,
do
not
exceed
a
driving
speed
of
22
mph/36
km/h.'xDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
activated.
Driving
back
with
automated
steering
1.Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary and
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3."Back-up
Assistant"
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display where
required.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
with
the
accelerator
pedal
and
the
brake.
When
driving
in
reverse,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle's
surroundings,
and
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
is reached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
and
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also
with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
ve#j hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xDuring
activation
or
intervention
by
driving
control
systems
or
assist
systems.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
re#j
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steer#j
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
in#j
coming
calls.
System
limits
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
for
driving
in
reverse
is
limited
to
approximately
6
mph/9
km/h.
If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
canceled.'xAdditionally,
the
limits
of
the
systems
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Different
influences
can
lead
to
side
deviations
when
driving
back
on
the
stored
route.
For
exam#j ple,
this
includes
the
following
factors:
'xSteering
movements
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary
while
storing
the
distance
covered.'xThe
speed
is
not
adapted
to
the
distance
traveled.'xRoad
characteristics,
such
as
gradients
or
in#j
clines.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diago#j nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
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detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addi#j
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
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Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system With
the
button1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

"Settings"4."Cross
Traffic
Warning"5."Activate
function"
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Cross
Traffic
Warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
park#j
ing
assistant.Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
re#j
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
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Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
thecamera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#j
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Chassis
components
The
chassis
components
are
optimized
for
the
vehicle
and
its
scope
of
application
and
thereby ensure
the
best
possible
Driving
Dynamics.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information
The
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
are
en#j
hanced
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition and
driving
style.
Tuning The
system
offers
different
shock
absorber
set#jtings
ranging
from
comfortable
travel
to
dynamic
driving.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differ#j
ent
drive
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
Additional
information:
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
126.
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
dur#j
ing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
bypermanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all
driving
conditions.
Tuning The
system
offers
different
settings
ranging
from
comfortable
travel
to
dynamic
driving.
The
settings
are
assigned
to
the
different
drive
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
Additional
information:
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
126.
Adaptive
M
Chassis Professional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
en#jcompasses
the
following
systems:
'xLow-lying
sport
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'xActive
roll
stabilization.
General
informationFor
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sys#j
tem
or
the
Driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
fol#j
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode:
'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
ex#j
ample.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked
individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used.
Engine
sound
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
national-mar#j
ket
version,
you
may
be
able
to
configure
the
sound
of
the
engine.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Engine
sound"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
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