BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

Unlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
Hold
the
near
field
communication
antenna
of
the
smartphone
directly
and
centered
on
the outside
door
handle
of
the
driver's
door.
The
position
of
the
near
field
communication
an#j
tenna
depends
on
the
smartphone
model.
When
locking
the
vehicle
with
the
smartphone,
make
sure
that
all
doors
including
the
trunk
lid are
closed.
Starting
the
engine
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
tray.2.Place
smartphone
centered
into
the
smart#jphone
tray.3.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
to
start
the
en#j
gine.
Sale
of
the
smartphone
Delete
all
digital
keys
on
the
smartphone
prior
to
selling
the
smartphone.
This
ensures
that
that
the
smartphone
is
deactivated
for
the
vehicle.
Sale
of
the
vehicle
Prior
to
selling
a
vehicle,
reset
the
Digital
Keyfunction
or
remove
the
vehicle
from
the
Connec#jtedDrive
account
of
the
current
vehicle
owner.
When
the
vehicle
is
removed
from
the
Connec#jtedDrive
account,
all
digital
keys
for
the
vehicle
will
be
deleted.
Malfunction
Digital
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
smartphone
is
shielded
from
the
sensors
in
the
vehicle
by
a
smartphone
cover
that
is
not
suitable.'xObjects
such
as
a
chip
card
or
the
key
card
are
located
between
the
smartphone
and
the
smartphone
cover.
Integrated
key
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,
theintegrated
key
also
fits
the
glove
compartment.
Safety
information
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#jcle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#jtures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
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NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
outside
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
1.Pull
and
hold
the
door
handle
outward
with one
hand.2.Guide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
from
theback
under
the
cover
and
push
the
cover
out.Use
the
thumb
for
counter
support
to
preventthe
cover
from
falling
out
of
the
door
handle.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
using
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
systemThe
activated
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened,
if
the
vehicle
has
been
un#j locked
via
the
door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehi#j
cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Buttons
for
the
central locking
system
General
information In
the
event
of
a
severe
accident,
the
vehicle
isautomatically
unlocked.
The
hazard
warning
sys#j
tem
and
interior
lights
come
on.
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Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.
'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
secured
against
theft
whenlocking.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
Opening
'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors.
Pull
the
door
opener
above
the
armrest.'xFront
doors:
pull
the
door
handle
on
the
door to
open
the
door.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.'xBack
doors:
pull
twice
on
the
door
handle
on
the
door
to
be
opened;
the
first
time
unlocks the
door,
the
second
time
opens
it.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The
vehicle
can
be
accessed
without
operating
the
vehicle
key.
Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your
pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
inte#j
rior.
General
informationComfort
Access
supports
the
following
func#j
tions:'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
from
the
door
handle.'xConvenient
closing.'xTouchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehi#j
cle.'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
using
the
BMW
Digital
Key.'xOpening
trunk
lid.'xOpening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-
touch
activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
unlocking
via the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
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the
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Unlocking
the
vehicle
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
was
assigned
to
the
vehicle
key,
this
driver
profile
will
be
activated
and
the
settings
that
are
stored
in
it
will
be
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.'xFolded
in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
via
the
button
in
the
car's
interior,
they
will
not
be
folded
out
when
unlocking.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
off.
Locking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
via
the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
Close
the
driver's
door.
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.
1
second
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
on.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
a closed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
and
hold
itthere
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
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In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
glasssunroof
with
sun
protection
will
be
closed.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
General
information
If
you
open
the
trunk
lid
via
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
will
not
be
unlocked.
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
the
exterior
of
the
trunk
lid.
Opening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no- touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are
carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directed foot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
trunk
lid
is
opened
or
closed.
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
trunklid
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
unin#j
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehi#j cle.
If
you
open
the
trunk
lid
with
no-touch
activation,
locked
doors
will
not
be
unlocked.
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
trunk
lid
must
be
activated
in
the
settings.
Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
your foot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Open
with
foot
movement"
Contactless
opening
of
the
trunk
lid
is
switched
on
or
off.'x"Close
by
foot
movement"
Contactless
closing
of
the
trunk
lid
is switched
on
or
off.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#jprox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rearend.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
With
this
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
trunk
lid
opens,
the
hazard
warningsystem
flashes.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
mo#j
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
trunk
lid.
Touchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
Concept
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
the
driver
ap#j proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
When
the
driver
walks
away
from
the
unlockedvehicle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
will
belocked.
General
information
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
an
authorized vehicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
The
unlocking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
ofapprox.
3
ft/1
m
around
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
when
the
vehicle
key leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of
ap#j
prox.
7
ft/2
m
around
the
door
handles.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
unlocking
zonefor
an
extended
period
of
time
without
move#j
ment,
the
vehicle
will
be
locked
automatically.
If
a
passenger
is
detected
in
the
front
passenger seat
during
locking
and
the
safety
belt
of
the
front
passenger
is
engaged
in
the
safety
belt buckle
during
locking:'xThe
vehicle
will
be
locked
but
not
secured
against
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The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
touchless
un#jlocking/locking
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:'xIf
the
automatic
unlocking
is
active.'xIf
the
automatic
locking
is
active.'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.
Only
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap:
the
driv#j
er's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
will
only
be
un#j
locked
when
the
driver
approaches
the
vehi#j
cle
on
the
driver's
side.
All
vehicle
entry
points:
the
vehicle
will
be
un#j
locked
regardless
of
the
side
on
which
the
driver
approaches
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
sig#j nal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
drive-ready
state
must
be
turned
off.'xUnlocking:
when
entering
the
unlocking
zone, the
doors
and
trunk
lid
must
be
closed.'xLocking:
when
leaving
the
locking
zone,
thedoors
and
trunk
lid
must
be
closed.'xFor
touchless
locking
of
the
vehicle,
no
sec#j
ond
vehicle
key
can
be
located
in
a
radius
of
six
meters
around
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
in
the
idle
state
for several
days,
touchless
unlocking/locking
is
not
possible
until
after
the
vehicle
has
been driven.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
81.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
han#j
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
91.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
It
may
not
be
possible
to
open
the
trunk
lid
when
the
vehicle
is
in
valet
parking
mode.
Additional
information:
Valet
parking
mode,
refer
to
page
99.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
and
Closing
Opening From
the
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
ve#j
hicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Depending
on
the
setting,
the
doors
may
also be
unlocked.
From
the
inside
Press
the
button
in
the
storage
compart#j
ment
of
the
driver's
door.
Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
operation
is
interrupted:
'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
continues
the
opening
mo#j
tion.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
driv#j
er's
door.
Pressing
again
continues
the
open#j
ing
motion.
Closing
From
the
outside
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the trunk
lid.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
out#j
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
trunk
lid.
From
the
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
storagecompartmenr
of
the
driver's
door.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
inside
the
vehi#j
cle
for
this
function.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
trunk
lid
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
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again
re-opens
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'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door.Pulling
again
and
holding
continues
the
clos#j
ing
motion.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
operate
the
unlocked
trunk
lid
manually
with
a
slow
and
smooth
motion.
Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull
the
handle
inside
the
cargo
area. The
trunk
lid
unlocks.
Soft-close
automatic
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
while
operating
the doors.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
dur#jing
opening
and
closing.
Closing
To
close
the
doors,
push
lightly.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Valet
parking
mode
Concept
In
the
valet
parking
mode,
the
Control
Display
is
locked.
The
operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer
pos#j sible.
E.g.,
this
mode
can
be
used
when
the
vehicle
is handed
over
for
valet
parking.
General
information In
the
valet
parking
mode,
it
is
not
possible
to
change
vehicle
settings
via
iDrive.
Personal
pro#j
files
cannot
be
changed.
Personal
data
cannot be
displayed.
Additionally,
the
following
actions
are
carried
out:
'xThe
volume
of
the
audio
system
is
limited.'xThe
integrated
remote
control
is
deactivated.'xDSC
cannot
be
switched
off.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle,
the
trunk
lid
can
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central locking
system.
Functional
requirements
'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
been
created.'xA
driver
profile
or
the
guest
profile
is
active.'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
an
assigned
ConnectedDrive
account.
Accessing
the
menu
for
the
valet
parking
mode
Via
the
switch-off
screen
After
switching
off
drive-ready
state
the
switch-
off
screen
will
be
displayed.
Select
the
entry
for the
valet
parking
mode
on
the
switch-off
screen.
Via
the
display
bar
at
the
upper
edge of
the
Control
Display
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Valet
parking
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Via
the
vehicle
settings1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Valet
parking
mode"
Activating
the
valet
parking
mode
General
information
Before
activating
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
PIN
must
be
set
up
to
be
able
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
at
a
future
time.
The
procedure
for
entering
the
PIN
varies
de#j
pending
on
the
active
driver
profile.
Driver
profile
with
PIN A
PIN
has
been
stored
for
the
active
driver
pro#jfile.
It
is
not
necessary
to
enter
another
PIN.
1.Depending
on
the
vehicle,
select
the
desired setting,
if
necessary:
"Lock
tailgate
as
well"
The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.2."Activate
now"
Driver
profile
without
PIN
A
PIN
must
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.
1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3.Depending
on
the
vehicle,
select
the
desiredsetting,
if
necessary:'x"Lock
tailgate
as
well"
The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
discon#j
nected
from
the
central
locking
system.'x"Activate
linkage"This
PIN
will
be
stored
for
the
active
driver profile.4."Activate
now"
Guest
profile
The
guest
profile
is
the
active
driver
profile.
A
PIN
must
be
entered.
1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3.Select
the
desired
setting:
"Lock
tailgate
as
well"
The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.4."Activate
now"
This
PIN
can
be
used
once
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
for
the
active
guest
pro#j
file.
Deactivating
valet
parking
mode
General
information The
lock
screen
of
the
valet
parking
mode
is
dis#jplayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
deactivation
of
the
valet
parking
mode
de#j pends
on
which
driver
profile
is
selected
on
thelock
screen.
Driver
profile
with
PIN Regardless
of
which
driver
activated
the
valetparking
mode,
a
driver
can
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
by
entering
his/her
PIN.
1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
assigned
PIN
for
the
driver
profile.
If
you
forgot
the
PIN,
the
valet
parking
mode must
be
deactivated
by
entering
the
assigned
ConnectedDrive
access
data.
Driver
profile
without
PIN
The
valet
parking
mode
was
activated
by
another person.
To
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
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