BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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After getting out, secure the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling away, for example with a chock.
After a power failure
To restore parking brake functionality after a
power failure:
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Pull the switch with the brake pedal de‐
pressed or selector lever position P engaged
and then press it.
The procedure can take a few seconds. Any
sounds that occur are normal.
The indicator lamp no longer illuminates
as soon as the parking brake is once
again operational.
Turn indicator
Turn indicator in exterior mirror
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors while driving or
while operating the turn indicators or hazard
warning lights to ensure that the turn indicators
in the exterior mirrors are well recognisable.
Indicating
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Triple turn signal
Briefly press the lever up or down.
The duration of the triple turn signal can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Exterior lighting"
4. "One-touch turn signal"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver
profile.
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point and
hold it there for as long as you wish to indicate a
turn.
High-beam headlights,
headlight flasher
Push the lever forwards or pull it back.
▷ High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.
The high-beam headlights are illuminated
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
▷ High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
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