2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
side
collision
warning
is
activated
automatijcally
at
the
start
of
a
journey
if
the
function
was
switched
on
the
last
time
the
engine
was
stopj ped.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems
is
shown.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
Configure
INDIVIDUAL:
depending
on
the
equipment,
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
can
be configured
individually.
The
individual
settings
are
activated
and
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
in
the
menu,
all
settings
in
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.The
setting
switches
between
the
following:
ALL
ON:
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
sub-functions.
INDIVIDUAL:
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
cannot
be
switched
off
individually.
Switching
off
manually Press
and
hold
the
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Adjusting
the
strength
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Feedback
via
steering
wheel5.Vibration
intensity6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
accepted
for
all
Intelligent
SafetySystems
and
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Warning
function
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
Acute
warning
In
the
event
of
imminent
collision
danger,
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
and
the
steerj ing
wheel
starts
vibrating.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
at
the
same
time.
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An
active
steering
intervention
may
be
executed
to
avoid
the
collision
and
to
keep
the
vehicle
safely
within
its
lane.
Steering
intervention
can
be
felt
at
the
steering wheel,
and
can
be
overridden
manually
at
anytime.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
sigj nificantly
higher
than
the
driver's
own
speed.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends
or
narrow
roads.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up
or
covered,for
example
by
stickers.'xAfter
work
performed
incorrectly
on
the
vehijcle
paintwork.'xWhen
a
projecting
load
is
being
transported.'xWhen
there
are
missing,
worn,
poorly
visible,
merging/separating
or
ambiguous
lane
markj ings;
for
example,
in
areas
where
there
are
roadworks.'xIf
lane
markings
are
covered
by
snow,
ice,
dirt
or
water.'xIf
lane
markings
are
not
white.'xIf
lane
markings
are
obscured
by
objects.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
too
close
to
the
vehicle
ahead.'xIf
there
is
sustained
glare
due
to
oncoming
light,
for
example
if
the
sun
is
low
in
the
sky.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
windj screen
in
front
of
the
rear-view
mirror
is
soiledor
covered.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
due
to
excesj
sively
high
temperatures
and
has
been
temj
porarily
deactivated.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
start/stop
button.'xDuring
the
camera
calibration
process
immejdiately
after
vehicle
delivery.
Attaching
any
objects,
for
example
stickers
or
decals,
in
the
area
of
the
radar
beam
will
also
imj pair
radar
sensor
operation
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
the
event
of
limited
functionality.
Rear
collision
prevention
Principle
The
system
responds
to
vehicles
approaching
from
behind.
General
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
If
a
vehicle
is
approaching
from
behind
at
a
relej vant
speed,
the
system
responds
as
follows:
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'xThe
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on
to
warn
the
traffic
behind
if
there
is
a
risk
of
a
rear
collision.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses
are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj
vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rearbumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Switching
on/off
The
system
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
The
system
is
deactivated
in
the
following
situaj
tions:'xWhen
reversing.
System
limits
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
sigj nificantly
higher
than
the
driver's
own
speed.'xIf
the
approaching
vehicle
is
travelling
slowly.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends
or
narrow
roads.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up
or
covered,for
example
by
stickers.'xIf
the
sensors'
field
of
view
is
obscured,
for
example
due
to
garage
walls,
hedges
or mounds
of
snow.'xWhen
a
projecting
load
is
being
transported.
Road
priority
warning
Principle
The
system
provides
support
in
situations
where
signs
or
light
signal
systems
indicate
that
the driver
must
give
way.
General The
system
uses
a
camera
to
evaluate
the
road
signs
and
light
signal
systems.
The
navigation
system
forwards
information
rej
garding
the
route
to
the
system.
A
warning
is
given
if
a
right-of-way
is
about
to
be
violated
in
the
following
traffic
situations,
for
exj ample:
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'xOn
a
slip
road.'xAt
a
roundabout.'xIn
the
event
of
a
red
traffic
light.
Starting
from
a
variable
minimum
speed,
the
sysj
tem
issues
warnings
up
to
approximately
65
km/h,
40
mph.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conjditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
arisk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
thetraffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situationand
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of
your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responsesare
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Operating
requirements
The
road
priority
situation
must
be
unambiguj
ously
directed
by
road
signs
or
light
signal
sysj
tems.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror. Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
road
priority
warning
is
activated
automatij
cally
at
the
start
of
a
journey
if
the
function
was
switched
on
the
last
time
the
engine
was
stopj ped.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems
is
shown.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
were
switched off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
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Configure
INDIVIDUAL:
depending
on
the
equipment,
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
can
be configured
individually.
The
individual
settings
are
activated
and
saved
for
the
current
driver profile.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
in
the
menu,
all
settings
in
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.
The
setting
switches
between
the
following:
ALL
ON:
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
sub-functions.
INDIVIDUAL:
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
cannot
be
switched
off
individually.
Switching
off
manually Press
and
hold
the
button.
All
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Safety
and
warnings5.Give
way
warning6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xEarly'xMedium'xLate:
only
acute
warnings
are
displayed.'xOff:
no
warnings
are
displayed.
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Warning
function
General The
system
warns
in
two
stages:
'xAdvance
warning:
visually
by
means
of
awarning
symbol
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xAcute
warning:
visually
by
means
of
a
warning
symbol
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
with
an additional
acoustic
signal.
The
timing
of
the
warnings
may
vary
depending
on
the
current
driving
situation
and
the
set
warnj
ing
time.
The
following
road
signs
are
taken
into
account for
the
road
priority
warning:
SignsMeaningGive
way
signs:
These
signs
trigger
an
adj
vance
warning.Stop
signs.
These
signs
trigger
an
adj vance
warning
and
an
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warning.An
advance
warning
and
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Advance
warning
If
there
is
a
risk
that
road
priority
is
about
to
be
ignored,
one
of
the
following
symbols
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster:SymbolMeaningGive
way.Stop.Red
traffic
light.
When
a
prior
warning
is
issued,
intervene
as
apj
propriate
for
the
situation;
for
example,
by
brakj
ing.
Acute
warning If
there
is
a
serious
risk
that
road
priority
is
about
to
be
ignored,
a
signal
sounds
and
one
of
the following
symbols
appears
in
the
instrumentcluster:
SymbolMeaningStop.Red
traffic
light.When
an
acute
warning
is
issued,
immediately
intervene
as
appropriate
for
the
situation;
for
exj
ample,
by
braking.
Display
in
the
Head-Up
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
warnj
ing
is
displayed
in
the
Head-Up
Display
at
the same
time
as
in
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
injformation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
Warning
The
system
provides
no
warning
in
the
followingsituations,
for
example:
'xIn
road
priority
situations
without
vGive
Waywsigns,
vStopw
signs
or
red
light
signal
sysj
tems.'xAt
crossings
with
light
signal
systems
that
ilj luminate
yellow
or
green.
Function
restriction
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIf
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
unclear.'xIf
road
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
fully
or
partially
concealed
or
soiled.'xIf
road
signs
or
light
signal
systems
are
diffij
cult
to
read
or
rotated.'xIf
road
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'xIf
traffic
signs
do
not
correspond
to
the
standj
ard.'xIf
road
signs
are
detected
that
apply
to
a
juncj
tion
or
parallel
road.'xIn
the
case
of
country-specific
signs
or
road
layouts.'xAs
a
result
of
incorrect
detection
by
the
camj
era.'xAt
crossings
with
flashing
light
signal
sysj
tems.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
steep
crests
or
dips
or
on
tight
bends.'xIn
the
case
of
bright
oncoming
light
or
strong reflections;
for
example,
if
the
sun
is
low
in
the
sky.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
windj screen
in
front
of
the
rear-view
mirror
is
soiledor
covered.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
due
to
excesj
sively
high
temperatures
and
has
been
temj
porarily
deactivated.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
start/stop
button.'xDuring
the
camera
calibration
process
immejdiately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIn
the
case
of
navigation
data
that
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available.'xThe
system
may
not
be
available
or
may
only
be
available
to
a
limited
extent
is
some
counj tries.
Wrong-way
driving
warning
Principle
The
system
issues
a
warning
if
you
are
about
to
drive
the
wrong
way,
for
example
on
motorways, roundabouts
and
one-way
streets.
A
warning
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
in
the
Head-Up
Display
and
an acoustic
signal
sounds
as
soon
as
a
road
is
enjtered
in
the
wrong
direction
of
travel.
General
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
sysj tem
will
check
the
traffic
situation
based
on
navij
gation
data
and
road
signs.
The
system
will
take
into
account
road
signs
such
as
the
following:'xNo
entry.'xRoundabout.'xDirection
arrows:
keep
right/left
signs.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses
are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj
vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Operating
requirements
The
road
layout
ahead
must
be
unambiguously
indicated
by
road
signs.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror. Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
wrong-way
driving
warning
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
Switching
off
manually
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
together
via
the
button,
the
wrong-way
driving
warning
is
also
switched
off.
Press
and
hold
the
button.The
wrong-way
driving
warning
and
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Warning
function
A
warning
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
in
the Head-Up
Display
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds
as
soon
as
a
motorway,
roundabout
or
one-way
street
is
entered
in
the
wrong
direction of
travel.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
Warning
The
system
provides
no
warning
if
the
road
layj
out
is
not
indicated
by
road
signs,
for
example.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
sitj uations
such
as
the
following
and
an
incorrect
warning,
or
no
wrong-way
driving
warning
at
all, may
be
given:
'xIf
the
road
signs
are
ambiguous.Seite
224CONTROLSSafety224
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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II/20