2020 BMW M8 COUPE Owners Manual

Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off,
safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
Ground
clearance
NOTICE
If
the
ground
clearance
is
insufficient,
e.g.,
curbs
or
underground
garage
entrances,
con#j tact
with
vehicle
parts,
e.g.,
spoiler,
and
the
un#j
derbody
may
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Ensure
that
there
is
sufficientground
clearance
available.
M
Driver's
Package:
driving
in
the
higher
speed
range
Warning
Damage
to
vehicle
components
can
negatively impact
the
driving
performance
at
high
speeds.
This
includes,
among
other
things,
tires,
under#j
carriage
and
parts
for
improving
aerodynamics.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Have
damage
cor#j
rected
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Do
not
drive
at
high
speeds
until
the
damage
is
cor#j
rected.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
motor
sport
type
competition.
Excessive
race
track operation
in
the
limit
range
can
result
in
thesudden
failure
or
malfunction
of
components.There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
operate
the
vehicle
excessively
in
the
limit
range.
Pay
atten#j
tion
to
anomalies
of
the
vehicle,
for
instance
brake
grinding,
and
stop
race
track
operation
where
required.
Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
This
wear
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
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When
driving
on
a
racetrack,
increase
the
dura#jtion
of
the
load
slowly.
The
standard
brake
linings
and
the
wear
indica#j
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Saving
fuelVehicle
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.
Reducing
fuel
consumption
General
information
The
vehicle
contains
advanced
technologies
for
the
reduction
of
consumption
and
emission
val#j ues.
Fuel
consumption
depends
on
a
number
of
dif#j
ferent
factors.
Carrying
out
certain
measures,
such
as
a
moder#j ate
driving
style
and
regular
maintenance,
can
in#j
fluence
fuel
consumption
and
the
environmental
impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargo Additional
weight
increases
fuel
consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Attached
parts
on
the
vehicle
impair
the
aerody#jnamics
and
increase
the
fuel
consumption.
Close
the
windows Open
windows
increase
air
resistance
and
there#j
fore
lead
to
greater
fuel
consumption.
Tires
General
information
Tires
can
affect
consumption
in
various
ways,
for
instance
tire
size
may
influence
consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check
and,
if
needed,
correct
the
tire
inflationpressure
at
least
twice
a
month
and
before
start#j ing
on
a
long
trip.
Low
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
rolling
re#j
sistance
and
thus
raises
fuel
consumption
and tire
wear.
Drive
away
without
delay Do
not
wait
for
the
engine
to
warm-up
while
the
vehicle
remains
stationary.
Start
driving
right
away,
but
at
moderate
engine
speeds.
This
is
the
quickest
way
of
warming
the
cold
en#j
gine
up
to
operating
temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving Driving
smoothly
and
proactively
reduces
fuel
consumption.
Avoid
unnecessary
acceleration
and
braking. By
maintaining
a
suitable
distance
to
the
vehicle
driving
ahead
of
you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving
at
low
engine
speeds
lowers
fuel
con#j
sumption
and
reduces
wear.
If
necessary,
observe
the
vehicle's
gear
shift
indi#j
cator.
Use
coasting
conditions When
approaching
a
red
light,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
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For
going
downhill
take
your
foot
off
the
acceler#j
ator
and
let
the
vehicle
roll.
The
flow
of
fuel
is
interrupted
while
coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops,
for
in#j
stance
at
traffic
lights,
railroad
crossings
or
in
traffic
congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
functionThe
Auto
Start/Stop
function
of
the
vehicle
auto#j
matically
switches
off
the
engine
during
a
stop.
If
the
engine
is
switched
off
and
then
restarted
rather
than
leaving
the
engine
running
con#j
stantly,
fuel
consumption
and
emissions
are
re#j
duced.
Savings
can
begin
within
a
few
seconds
of
switching
off
the
engine.
In
addition,
fuel
consumption
is
also
determined
by
other
factors,
such
as
driving
style,
road
con#j
ditions,
maintenance
or
environmental
factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions
such
as
seat
heating
and
the
rear
win#j
dow
defroster
require
a
lot
of
energy
and
in#j crease
fuel
consumption,
especially
in
city
and
stop-and-go
traffic.
Switch
off
these
functions
if
they
are
not
needed.
Have
maintenance
carried
out Have
the
vehicle
maintained
regularly
to
achieveoptimal
vehicle
efficiency
and
service
life.
BMW
recommends
that
maintenance
work
be
per#j
formed
by
a
BMW
service
center.
For
information
on
the
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RefuelingVehicle
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.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information
Follow
the
fuel
recommendation,
refer
to
page
331,
prior
to
refueling.
When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completely
into
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzle during
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
af#j ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
sta#j
tion.
Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
en#j
sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
Fuel
cap
Opening
1.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
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2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
counterclockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Closing
Warning
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
cap
can
be
jam#j
med
and
crushed
during
closing.
The
cap
can#j not
be
correctly
closed.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapors
can
escape.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Pay
attention
that
the
retaining
strap
is
not
jammed
or
crushed
when
closing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise
until
you
clearly
hear
a
click.2.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Emergency
unlocking
It
may
be
necessary
in
certain
situations
to
un#j
lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
for
instance
with an
electrical
fault.
Have
fuel
filler
flap
unlocked
by
a
dealer#ss
servicecenter
or
another
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
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.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
Warning
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
re#j
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
be#j
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
305,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manu#j
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#jcated
on
each
tire.
The
reference
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#j
cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
infla#jtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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