BMW M8 CONVERTIBLE 2022 Owners Manual

'xBefore
driving,
install
the
removed
headrestraints
on
the
occupied
seats.'xAdjust
the
head
restraint
so
its
center
sup#j
ports
the
back
of
the
head
at
as
close
to
eye
level
as
possible.'xAdjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
re#j
straint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back of
the
head.
Adjust
the
distance
via
the
backrest
tilt
as
needed.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
pro#j tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
de#j
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instancepillows,
while
driving.Adjusting
the
height:
M
sport
seats
Press
switch
up
or
down.
To
prevent
a
collision
of
the
head
restraint
with the
convertible
top,
the
head
restraint
cannot
be
adjusted
in
height
in
certain
seat
positions.
Move the
seat
into
a
lower
position
for
head
restraintadjustment.
Adjusting
the
height:
M
Carbon
bucket
seat
The
height
of
the
head
restraints
cannot
be
set.
Adjusting
the
distance
The
distance
to
the
back
of
the
head
is
adjusted
via
the
backrest
tilt.
Adjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
restraint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back
of
the
head.
Removing
The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Rear
head
restraints
Safety
information
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
pro#j
tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There is
a
risk
of
injury.
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'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
de#j
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instance
pillows,
while
driving.
Adjusting
the
height
The
height
of
the
head
restraints
cannot
be
set.
Removing The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The
mirror
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
more
curved
than
the
driver's
side
mirror.
The
mirror
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
exterior
mirror
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Objects
reflected
in
the
mirror
are
closer
than
they
appear.
The
distance
to
the
road
users
be#j
hind
could
be
incorrectly
estimated,
for
in#j
stance
while
changing
lanes.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Estimate
the
distance
to
the
traffic
behind
by
looking
over
your
shoulder.
Overview1Adjusting2Selecting
a
mirror,
Automatic
Curb
Monitor3Folding
in
and
out
Adjusting
electrically
Press
the
button.
The
selected
mirror
moves
along
with
the
button
movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To
change
over
to
the
other
mirror:Slide
the
switch.
Malfunction
In
case
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
adjust
the
mirror
by
pressing
the
edges
of
the
mirror
glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTICE
Depending
on
the
vehicle
width,
the
vehicle
can
be
damaged
in
car
washes.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Before
washing,
fold
in
the
mirrors
by
hand
or
with
the
button.
Press
the
button.
Folding
is
only
possible
up
to
a
speed
of
approx.
15
mph/20
km/h.
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Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
helpful
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xIn
car
washes.'xOn
narrow
roads.
Mirrors
that
were
folded
in
are
folded
out
auto#j matically
at
a
speed
of
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Automatic
heating Both
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
heated
as
needed
and
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatic
dimming
feature The
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
auto#j
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
interior
mir#j
ror
are
used
to
control
this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor
Principle If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
mirror
glass
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
tilted
downward.
This
improves
your
view
of
the
curb
and
other
low-ly#j
ing
obstacles
when
parking,
for
instance.
Activating
1.

slide
the
switch
to
the
driver's
side
mirror
position.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
R.
Deactivating
Slide
the
switch
to
the
front
passenger's
side
mirror
position.
Interior
mirror
General
informationThe
interior
mirror
is
dimmed
automatically.
Photocells
are
used
for
control:
'xIn
the
mirror
glass.'xOn
the
rear
of
the
mirror.
Overview
Functional
requirements
'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
cover
the
area
between
the
interior
mirror
and
the
windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
Warning
Steering
wheel
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of accident.
Adjust
the
steering
wheel
while
thevehicle
is
stationary
only.
Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information
The
steering
wheel
adjustment
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
pro#j
file
is
selected,
the
position
is
accessed
automat#j
ically
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
current
steering
wheel
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
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To
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle,
the
steering
wheel
moves
temporarily
into
the
upper
position.
Adjusting
Press
the
switch
to
adjust
the
forward/back
posi#j tion
and
height
of
the
steering
wheel
to
the
seat
position.
Steering
wheel
heatingOverview
Button
for
steering
wheel
heating
Turning
on/off Press
the
button.A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
If
the
trip
is
resumed
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
an
intermediate
stop,
the
steering
wheel heating
turns
on
automatically
if
the
function
wasturned
on
at
the
completion
of
the
last
trip.
Memory
function
Principle
The
following
settings
can
be
stored
and,
if
nec#j essary,
retrieved
using
the
memory
function:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information
Two
memory
locations
with
different
settings
can
be
set
for
each
driver
profile.
The
following
settings
are
not
stored:
'xBackrest
width.'xLumbar
support.
Safety
information
Warning
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
seat
or
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost. There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
retrieve
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
ment.
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Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
located
on
the
front
doors.
Storing
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
writing
on
the
button
lights
up.3.Press
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
LED
is
lit.
A
signal
sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2.
The
stored
position
is
called
up.
The
procedure
stops
when
a
switch
for
setting
the
seat
is
pressed
or
one
of
the
memory
but#j tons
is
pressed
again.
The
adjustment
of
the
seat
position
on
the
driv#j er's
side
is
interrupted
after
a
short
time
while
driving.
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Principle
The
system
heats
seats
and
armrests
as needed.
General
informationSeat
heating
can
also
be
used
without
armrest
heating.
Deactivate
the
armrest
heating
as
needed.
Overview
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Turning
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
temperature
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
level
on
the
touch#j
screen.
Highest
level
reached
when
three
red
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
red
bars
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
If
the
trip
is
continued
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
a
stop,
the
functions
are
switched
on
auto#j
matically
with
the
temperature
selected
last.
Turning
off Press
and
hold
the
button,
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
Switching
armrest
heating
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Seat
and
armrest
heating"5.Select
desired
seat.6."Heat
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Air
collar
Principle
The
air
collar
ensures
just
the
right
temperature
for
the
neck
area
via
supply
of
warm
air.
General
information When
the
convertible
top
is
open,
the
air
feed
and
the
temperature
are
adjusted
according
to speed
and
outside
temperature.
When
the
convertible
top
is
closed,
the
three
ad#j
justable
settings
are
independent
of
speed
and
outside
temperature.
Safety
information
Warning
Very
hot
air
can
escape
from
the
vents.
Thus, there
is
a
risk
of
burns
in
the
immediate
area
of
the
vents.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
sufficient
distance
from
the
vents
is
main#j
tained.
If
necessary,
adjust
the
air
supply.
NOTICE
By
covering
the
vent
of
the
air
collar,
the
heat cannot
escape
as
intended.
The
heat
builds
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
cover
the
vents,
for
instance
with
covers.
Overview
Air
collar
Turning
on Press
button
once
for
each
level.
The
maximum
temperature
and
blower
output
is
reached
when
three
LEDs
are
lit.
Turning
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
Active
seat
ventilation
Principle
Integrated
fans
in
the
seat
and
armrest
areas
ex#j tract
air
from
the
vehicle
interior
and
thereby
pro#j
vide
a
comfortable
seat
temperature.
General
informationDepending
on
the
setting
of
the
automatic
cli#j
mate
control,
the
cooling
output
will
be
increased or
reduced.
Air
conditioning
can
be
adjusted
individually
by manually
setting
the
temperature
of
the
ventila#j tion
and
the
air
distribution.
For
maximum
cooling
output,
set
the
manual
air
distribution
to
the
upper
body
area.
Overview
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Active
seat
ventilation
Turning
on1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
ventilation
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
level
on
the
touch#j
screen.
Highest
level
reached
when
three
blue
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
blue
bars
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Turning
off
Press
and
hold
the
button,
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
Seat
climate
control
Principle
The
seat
climate
control
combines
the
functions
of
the
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation.
General
information The
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation
are
operated
with
a
common
button
on
the
climate control
panel.
When
both
systems
are
active,
a
push
of
the
but#j
ton
reduces
the
intensity
of
both
functions
by one
level
each.
The
last
active
function
or
function
that
is
config#j ured
with
higher
intensity
will
be
activated
di#j
rectly
when
the
system
is
switched
on
again.
When
both
functions
with
the
same
intensity configuration
are
deactivated,
the
system
will
au#j
tomatically
activate
the
seat
heating.
Overview
Seat
climate
control
Turning
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
desired
setting
via
the
touch#j
screen.
One
red
and
one
blue
LED
each
will
illumi#j nate.
Turning
off
Press
and
hold
the
button,
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
Climate
control
rules
Principle
Depending
on
the
equipment,
some
heating
and
cooling
functions
can
be
automatically
activated
depending
on
the
outside
temperature.
General
information The
outside
temperature
at
which
the
functions
are
to
be
automatically
activated
can
be
set
via
iDrive.
Activation
is
performed
if
the
outside
tempera#j
ture
exceeds
or
falls
below
the
set
temperature in
the
first
few
minutes
after
drive-ready
state
has
been
switched
on.
A
new
alignment
is
car#j
ried
out
after
the
settings
have
been
changed.
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Depending
on
the
equipment
package,
the
fol#jlowing
functions
can
be
automatically
activated:'xSeat
heating.'xSteering
wheel
heating'xSeat
ventilation.
If
the
trip
is
continued
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
a
stop,
the
functions
are
activated
automati#j
cally
with
the
levels
that
were
last
selected.
Functional
requirement Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Activate/deactivate
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4.If
necessary,
"Automate
habits"5.Select
the
desired
function.6.Activate
the
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
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.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger
themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#jhicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#jing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Warning
A
heated
vehicle
may
result
in
death
to
per#j sons,
especially
children,
or
animals.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
leave
per#j
sons,
especially
children,
or
animals
unattended in
the
vehicle.
Warning
Exposure
to
intense
sunlight
can
cause
child
restraint
systems
and
their
components
to
be#j come
very
hot.
Persons
may
sustain
burn
inju#j
ries
when
touching
the
hot
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
expose
the
child
re#j straint
system
to
direct
sunlight
or
cover
where
necessary.
If
necessary,
let
the
child
restraint
system
cool
down
before
transporting
a
child.
Do
not
leave
children
unattended
in
the
vehicle.
Transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information
Accident
research
shows
that
the
safest
place for
children
is
in
the
rear
seat.
Children
younger
than
13
years
of
age
or
shorter
than
5
ft/150
cm
should
be
transported
in
the
rear
seat
in
suitable
child
restraint
systems
de#j signed
for
the
age,
weight
and
size
of
the
child.Children
13
years
of
age
or
older
must
wear
asafety
belt
as
soon
as
a
suitable
child
restraint
system
can
no
longer
be
used
due
to
their
age, weight,
or
size.
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Safety
information
Warning
The
safety
belt
cannot
be
fastened
correctly
on
children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
without
suita#j
ble
additional
child
restraint
systems.
The
pro#j tective
effect
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or danger
to
life.
Secure
children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
using
suitable
child
restraint
systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information Before
using
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
frontpassenger
seat,
ensure
that
the
front,
knee,
andside
airbags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
de#j
activated.
Additional
information:
For
automatic
deactivation
of
front
passenger
airbags,
refer
to
page
184.
Safety
information
Warning
Active
front
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
when
the
airbags
are
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
front
passenger
airbags
are
deacti#j
vated
and
that
the
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF indicator
light
lights
up.
Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information Pay
attention
to
the
specifications
and
the
oper#jating
and
safety
information
of
the
child
restraintsystem
manufacturer
when
selecting,
installing,
and
using
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
information
Warning
The
protective
effect
of
child
restraint
systems
and
their
fastening
systems
which
have
been damaged
or
exposed
to
an
accident
can
be
lim#jited
or
lost.
A
child
cannot
be
properly
re#j
strained
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
ordanger
to
life.
Do
not
use
child
restraint
systems
which
have been
damaged
or
exposed
to
an
accident.
If
a
child
restraint
system
and
its
fastening
sys#j
tem
has
been
damaged
or
exposed
to
an
acci#j dent,
have
these
systems
checked
and
re#jplaced
by
the
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
setting
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
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