2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Main
menuInformation/functionRange
informationRange
with
the
available
fuel.Preconditioning
settingWith
auxiliary
heating:
opj
erate
auxiliary
heating.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
operate
independent
ventij
lation.
Stationary
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start.
Battery
of
the
display
key
General
Comply
with
the
following
notes:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery decreases,
the
display
is
automatically
switched
off.
The
battery
must
be
charged
so the
display
can
be
switched
on
again.
Funcj
tional
capability
of
standard
buttons
is
rej
tained
until
the
battery
is
completely
flat.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hours before
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
extenjded
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
during
charging
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
disj charged,
it
can
take
some
time
before
the
display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
variety
of
USB
devices
availj
able
on
the
market,
operation
via
the
vehicle
cannot
be
ensured
for
every
charger.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
can
cause
the
charger
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
cancause
the
dock
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
At
higher
temperatures,
a
reduction
in
the
charging
current
can
occur
due
to
the
displaykey;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
procj ess
is
temporarily
interrupted.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wirejless
charging
dock,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging dock.
Safety
note
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bejcome
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electroniccards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
nals,
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
When
chargj ing
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objjects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
to
a
USB
port
using
the micro-USB
charging
connection.
In
the
centre
console
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
middle
of
the wireless
charging
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Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
by
the
vehicle
may
be
disrupted
by
the
following
circumstanj
ces,
amongst
others:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
flat.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
by
metallic
objjects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metallic
objects
or
electronic
devices.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mej
chanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
by
special
ID
of
the
BMW
display
key
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:1.Hold
the
back
of
the
display
key
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attention
to the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj sition
of
the
display
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
can
no
longer
be
switched
on,
or
the
display
no
longer
responds
to inputs,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
disj
play
key
simultaneously
for
at
least
10
seconds
until
the
display
switches
off
and
on
again:
'x'x
Integrated
key
General
With
the
integrated
key,
the
driver's
door
can
beunlocked
and
locked
without
the
vehicle
key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
in
the
glove
compartj
ment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
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There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perjsons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
NOTE
The
door
lock
is
fixed
to
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
Pulling
the
door
handle when
the
integrated
key
is
inserted
can
damj
age
the
paint
or
the
integrated
key.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Pull
out
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
on
the
outer
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Unlocking/locking
using
the
door
lock1.Pull
the
door
handle
outwards
with
one
hand
and
hold
it.2.Slide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
under
the
cover
from
behind
and
push
the
cover
outj wards.
Support
the
cover
with
your
thumb,
to
stop
it falling
out
of
the
door
handle.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
with
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
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Alarm
systemThe
switched-on
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened
after
being
unlocked
via
the door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehij cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Central
locking
buttons
General In
the
event
of
an
accident
of
sufficient
severity,
the
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
The
hazard warning
lights
and
interior
lights
illuminate.
Overview
Central
locking
buttons.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doors
closed.
'xThe
fuel
tank
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xLocking
does
not
activate
the
vehicle's
anti-
theft
protection
system.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
Opening
'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors
together.Pull
the
door
opener
above
the
armrest.'xTurn
the
door
opener
on
the
door
to
be
opened.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Principle
This
feature
allows
you
to
access
the
vehicle
without
having
to
operate
the
vehicle
key.
Simply
having
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
for
examjple
in
your
trouser
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
recognises
the
vehicle key
when
it
is
in
the
immediate
vicinity
or
inside
the
vehicle.
General Comfort
Access
supports
the
following
funcj
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
using
the
door
handle.'xComfort
closing.'xContactless
vehicle
unlocking
and
locking.'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
using
the
BMW
Digital
Key.'xOpen
the
boot
lid.'xContactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
boot
lid.
Operating
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
located
outside
the
vehicle
in
the
vicinity
of the
doors.'xThe
vehicle
can
only
be
unlocked
and
lockedagain
after
approximately
2
seconds.
Unlocking
General
The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocked
via
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
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'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acjknowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Fully
grip
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
vej hicle
key,
this
driver
profile
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.'xFolded-in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
using
thebutton
in
the
interior,
they
are
not
folded
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
off.
Locking
GeneralThe
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
locked
viaComfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowlj edged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
If
thehazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exj
terior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.'xWhether
the
home
lights
are
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Locking
the
vehicle
Close
the
driver's
door.
With
your
finger,
touch
the
grooved
area
on
thehandle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
for
approximately
1
second,
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
The
following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors,
the
boot
lid
and
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
system:
The
anti-theft
system is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doors
frombeing
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
on.
Comfort
closing
Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when
the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
the
comfort
closing
feaj
ture
is
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
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Closing
With
your
finger,
touch
the
knurled
area
on
the
handle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
and
keep
your
finger
there
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
The
windows
are
also
closed
for
locking. The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that
they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
was
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Opening
the
boot
lid
General If
the
boot
lid
is
opened
using
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when
the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
boot
lid
Principle
The
boot
lid
can
be
opened
and
closed
contactj lessly,
provided
you
are
carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you.
Two
sensors
detect
a
directed
foot movement
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
bootlid
is
opened
or
closed.
General To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
within
the
sensor
range,
theboot
lid
can
be
accidentally
opened
or
closed
by
an
unintentional
or
presumed
foot
movement.
The
sensor
range
extends
to
approximately
1.50
m,
5
ft
behind
the
rear
area.
If
the
boot
lid
is
opened
with
a
contactless
method,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
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Safety
notes
WARNING
When
operating
the
boot
lid
contactlessly,
there
is
a
risk
of
touching
vehicle
parts,
for
exj
ample
the
hot
exhaust
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
you
are
standing
securely
as you
move
your
foot,
and
do
not
touch
the
vehij
cle.
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury. When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
Correct
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
centre
behind
the
vehicle,
apj
proximately
an
arm's
length
away
from
the rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Kick
your
foot
underneath
the
vehicle
and
imjmediately
pull
it
back.
Your
leg
must
moveacross
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
previj
ously.
The
hazard
warning
lights
flash
before
the
boot lid
opens.
Closing Perform
the
foot
movement
described
previj
ously.
The
hazard
warning
lights
flash
and
an
acoustic signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
operj
ation,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will open
the
boot
lid
again.
Contactless
vehicle
unlocking
and
locking
Principle The
vehicle
is
unlocked
when
the
driver
apj
proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
If
the
driver
moves
away
from
the
unlocked
vehij
cle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
is
locked.
General The
vehicle
is
unlocked
when
an
authorised
vej
hicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
The
unlocking
zone
is
an
area
with
a
radius
ofapproximately
1
m,
3
ft
from
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
is
locked
when
the
vehicle
key
leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
an
area
with
a
radius
of
apj
proximately
2
m,
7
ft
from
the
door
handles.
If
the
vehicle
key
remains
within
the
unlockingzone
without
moving
for
a
prolonged
period
of
time,
the
vehicle
is
locked
automatically.
If
a
person
is
detected
on
the
front
passenger
seat
during
locking
and
if
the
front
passenger's seat
belt
is
in
the
belt
buckle
during
locking:'xThe
vehicle
is
locked,
but
not
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The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
in
the
case
of
conj
tactless
unlocking/locking
depends
on
the
following
settings:'xWhether
automatic
unlocking
is
active.'xWhether
automatic
locking
is
active.'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are
unj
locked.
Only
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap:
driver's door
and
fuel
filler
flap
are
only
unlocked when
the
driver
approaches
the
vehicle
on
the
driver's
side.
All
vehicle
access
points:
the
vehicle
is
unj
locked
regardless
of
which
side
the
driver
apj
proaches
the
vehicle
from.'xWhether
the
locking
and
unlocking
of
the
vej
hicle
is
acknowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWhether
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
is
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unj locked
and
locked.
Operating
requirements
'xDrive-ready
state
must
be
switched
off.'xUnlock:
on
entering
the
unlocking
zone,
thedoors
and
boot
lid
must
be
closed.'xLock:
on
leaving
the
locking
zone,
the
doors
and
boot
lid
must
be
closed.'xThere
must
not
be
a
second
vehicle
key within
six
metres
of
the
vehicle
in
order
to
use
contactless
vehicle
locking.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
in
rest
state
for
several days,
contactless
unlocking/locking
is
not
possible
until
the
vehicle
has
been
driven.BMW
Digital
Key
Principle BMW
Digital
Key
allows
you
to
use
a
compatiblesmartphone
to
lock,
unlock
and
start
the
vehicle.
For
further
information:
Compatible
devices,
see
page
75.
General
BMW
Digital
Key
is
country-specific
and
may
be unavailable.
To
unlock
and
start
a
vehicle
with
a
compatible
smartphone,
a
digital
key
must
be
installed
on
the
smartphone.
Digital
keys
are
installed,
manj
aged
and
passed
on
via
the
BMW
Connected
app.
A
driver
profile
with
individual
settings
can
be
asj
signed
to
a
digital
key.
When
using
a
smartphone
with
a
digital
key,
alj
ways
have
a
vehicle
key
or
the
activated
Key Card
about
your
person
too.
This
will
mean
that
you
can
still
access
the
vehicle
even
if
the
smartj
phone
is
not
working.
It
is
also
useful
to
have
the vehicle
key
or
Key
Card
about
your
person
if
thevehicle
has
to
be
handed
over
to
another
person.
The
vehicle
key
or
Key
Card
can
then
be
handed
over,
instead
of
the
smartphone.
Always
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
to
a
service
appointment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lockthemselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannotbe
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
ofinjury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
thatyou
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Seite
96CONTROLSOpening
and
closing96
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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