2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

WARNING
If
the
vehicle
is
travelling
at
high
speed
when
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
activated,
the
warning
may
be
delayed
due
to
the
physical
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Avoid
approaching
an
object
at
speed.
Avoid
moving
off
at
speed
while
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
not
yet
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Ultrasonic
sensors Ultrasonic
sensors
of
the
PDC,
for
example
in
the
bumpers.
Operating
requirements
To
ensure
full
functionality:
'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
example
by
stickj
ers,
a
bicycle
rack
or
the
like.'xKeep
sensors
clean
and
free
from
ice.Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
system
switches
on
automatically
in
thefollowing
situations:'xIf
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
when
approaching
detected
obstacles,
if
the
speed is
below
approximately
4
km/h,
2.5
mph.
Theactivation
distance
depends
on
the
individualsituation.
Automatic
activation
on
detection
of
obstacles
can
be
enabled
and
disabled.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.If
applicable,
Automatic
PDC
activation6.Automatic
PDC
activation
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile. Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
a
respecj
tive
camera
view
is
switched
on
additionally.
Automatic
deactivation
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
once
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
image
from
the
rear-view
camera
is
shownwhen
reverse
gear
is
engaged
and
the
Park
Asj
sistant
button
is
pressed.
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Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
system
cannotbe
switched
off
manually
when
reverse
gear
is
engaged.
WarningAcoustic
signals
General
An
intermittent
sound
indicates
that
the
vehicle
is
approaching
an
object.
For
instance,
if
an
obj
ject
is
identified
to
the
rear
left
of
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
signal
is
emitted
from
the
rear
left
loudj
speakers.
The
shorter
the
distance
to
an
object,
the
shorter
the
intervals
become.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
if
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approximately 20
cm,
8
in.
If
there
are
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
vej hicle
at
the
same
time,
and
they
are
at
a
distance of
less
than
approximately
20
cm,
8
in,
an
alterj
nating
continuous
tone
sounds.
The
intermittent
tone
and
the
continuous
tone
are
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.
The
intermittent
sound
switches
off
a
short
while after
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
standstill.
Volume
control
The
PDC
acoustic
signal
volume
can
be
adjusj
ted.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.Volume
PDC
signal6.Set
the
desired
value.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Visual
warning
The
vehicle's
approach
to
an
object
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Objects
that
are
further
away are
already
displayed
before
an
acoustic
signal
isgiven.
The
display
appears
as
soon
as
PDC
is
activated.
The
recording
range
of
the
sensors
is
shown
in
green,
yellow
and
red
if
obstacles
are
detected within
the
range.
Driving
path
lines
are
displayed
for
better
estimaj tion
of
the
space
required.
If
the
rear-view
camera
image
is
shown,
it
is
posj
sible
to
change
over
to
PDC
or,
if
required,
to
anj
other
view
with
obstacle
markings:
1.If
necessary,
push
the
Controller
to
the
left.2.For
example
Parking
sensors
Crossing
traffic
warning:
depending
on
the
equipment,
the
PDC
display
also
warns
about vehicles
approaching
from
the
sides
at
the
front
and
rear.
For
further
information:
Crossing
traffic
warning,
see
page
285.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC
Principle
The
emergency
brake
function
of
PDC
initiates emergency
braking
if
there
is
an
imminent
risk
of
a
collision.
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GeneralDue
to
the
system
limits,
a
collision
cannot
beprevented
under
all
circumstances.
The
function
is
available
at
speeds
below
walking speed
when
driving
or
rolling
in
reverse.
Pressing
the
accelerator
pedal
interrupts
the
braking
intervention.
After
emergency
braking
to
a
stop,
it
is
possible
to
continue
a
slow
approach
to
the
obstacle.
To
approach,
lightly
depress
the
accelerator
and
rej lease
it
again.
If
the
accelerator
is
depressed
for
longer,
the
vej hicle
pulls
away.
Manual
braking
is
possible
at
any
time.
The
system
uses
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
PDC and
Park
Assistant.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj tion
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adaptyour
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Addijtionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
situajtion
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
interjvene
actively
where
appropriate.
Temporary
switch-off
The
emergency
braking
function
can
be
switched
off
temporarily:
Confirm
the
message
on
the
Control
Display.
If
the
journey
is
continued
in
these
environmental conditions,
no
further
emergency
braking
is
perjformed.
Settings The
system
can
be
activated
or
deactivated.
It
is
possible
to
set
which
areas
of
the
vehicle
are protected
by
the
system.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
With
Parking
Assistant:
lateral
parking
aid
Principle
The
system
warns
about
obstacles
at
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
GeneralThe
system
uses
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
PDCand
Park
Assistant.
Display
Obstacle
markings
are
displayed
at
the
sides
of the
vehicle
to
protect
the
vehicle's
flanks.
'xColoured
markings:
warning
that
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xGrey
markings,
hatched
surface:
no
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xNo
markings,
black
surface:
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adjacent to
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Lateral
parking
aid
limits
The
system
only
shows
stationary
obstacles
that
were
previously
detected
by
the
sensors
when driving
past.
The
system
does
not
detect
whether
an
obstacle
subsequently
moves.
The
markings
are
shown
in
black
after
a
certain
time
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
needs
to
be
scanned
again.
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.
Limits
of
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj
sound
measurement
to
its
physical
limits,
includj
ing
the
following:
'xSmall
children
and
animals.'xPersons
wearing
certain
types
of
clothing,
for example
a
coat.'xExternal
interference
with
the
ultrasound,
for
example
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
maj
chines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced
up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions;
for
example,
high humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
cold,
exjtreme
heat
or
strong
wind.'xTrailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vej
hicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
for
example
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
bej
fore
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
loads projecting
beyond
the
outline
of
the
vehicle.
False
alarms
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
system
may
issue
a
warning
even
though
there
is
no
obstacle
in
the
detection
range:
'xIn
heavy
rain.'xIf
the
sensors
are
heavily
soiled
or
covered
with
ice.'xIf
the
sensors
are
covered
with
snow.'xOn
rough
road
surfaces.'xOn
uneven
surfaces,
for
example
speed bumps.'xIn
large,
rectangular
buildings
with
smoothwalls,
for
example
underground
car
parks.'xIn
washing
bays
and
car
washes.'xIn
the
presence
of
dense
exhaust
fumes.'xIn
the
presence
of
other
ultrasonic
sources,
for
example
sweeping
machines,
steam-jet
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
To
reduce
false
alarms,
for
example
in
car
washes,
switch
off
automatic
activation
of
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
when
obstacles
are
dej
tected
if
necessary.
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Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
A
white
symbol
is
shown
and
the
capture
area
of
the
sensors
is
shown
in
dark
colj
our
on
the
Control
Display.
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Without
Surround
View:rear-view
camera
Principle The
rear-view
camera
provides
assistance
when
reverse
parking
or
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
by showing
an
image
of
the
area
behind
the
vehicleon
the
Control
Display.
Assistance
functions,
for
example
auxiliary
lines, can
also
be
shown
on
the
display.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Addij tionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
situaj
tion
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
interj
vene
actively
where
appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Camera
The
camera
lens
is
located
in
the
handle
strip
of
the
boot
lid.
Dirt
can
impair
the
quality
of
the
image.
Clean
the camera
lens
if
required.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
system
automatically
switches
on
when
sejlector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
enj
gine
is
running.
Automatic
deactivation
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
once
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
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Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Depending
on
the
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
parking
assistance
functions
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If
the
rear-view
camera
view
is
not
displayed,change
the
view
via
iDrive:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
side.2.

Rear
view
camera
The
image
from
the
rear-view
camera
is
shown.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
boot
lid
is
completely
closed.'xKeep
the
detection
area
of
the
camera
clear. Projecting
loads
or
carrier
systems
that
are
not
connected
to
a
trailer
socket
can
restrict the
detection
area
of
the
camera.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Toolbars
Assistance
functions
can
be
activated
manually using
the
function
bars
on
the
sides
of
the
Conj trol
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.With
the
corresponding
equipment:



Camera
picture3.'x

Parking
guide
lines.
Driving
path
lines
and
turning
circle
lines
are
shown.'x

Obstacle
mark..Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
obstaj
cles
detected
by
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
are
displayed
by
markings.
A
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
Parking
guidance
lines Driving
path
lines
The
driving
path
lines
help
you
to
estimate
thespace
required
when
parking
and
manoeuvringon
a
level
road
surface.
The
driving
path
lines
are
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
and
are
continuously
adapted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
circle
lines
The
turning
circle
lines
can
only
be
shown
in
the camera
image
together
with
driving
path
lines.
The
turning
circle
lines
show
the
trajectory
of
the smallest
possible
turning
circle
on
a
level
road
surface.
Once
the
steering
wheel
has
been
turned
bej
yond
a
certain
angle,
only
one
turning
circle
line is
displayed.
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Parking
with
the
help
of
driving
path
and
turning
circle
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning circle
line
is
within
the
boundaries
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
so
that
the
green
driving
path
line
covers
the
corresponding turning
circle
line.
Obstacle
marker
Depending
on
the
equipment,
obstacles
behindthe
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markers
can
be
shown
in
the
image
from
the
rear-view
camera.
The
colour
grading
of
the
obstacle
markings
corj
responds
to
the
markings
of
Park
Distance
Conj
trol
PDC.
Setting
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With
rear-view
camera
switched
on:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.

Camera
picture3.Perform
the
desired
setting:'x

Brightness'x

ContrastSystem
limits
Deactivated
camera
If
the
camera
is
deactivated,
for
example
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened,
the
camera
image
is
disj played
as
grey
hatching.
Detection
of
objects
Very
low
obstacles
and
higher,
protruding
obj
jects
such
as
ledges
cannot
be
detected
by
the
system.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
some
assistance
functions
also
take
account
of
Park
Distance Control
PDC
data.
Observe
the
notes
in
the
chapter
on
Park
Disj tance
Control
PDC.
The
objects
shown
in
the
Control
Display
may
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate
the
disj tance
to
objects
based
on
the
display.
With
Parking
Assistant Plus:
Surround
View
Principle
The
system
provides
assistance
with
parking
and
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
by
displaying
an
image
of
the
area
all
around
the
vehicle
on
the
Control
Display.
General
Several
cameras
capture
the
area
from
various selectable
perspectives.
The
following
camera
perspectives
can
be
disj
played:
'xAutomatic
camera
perspective:
the
system
automatically
shows
the
appropriate
camera perspective
depending
on
the
particular
drivjing
situation.'xRear-view
camera:
for
showing
the
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'xFlank
view
right
and
left:
for
showing
the
areas
to
the
side
of
the
vehicle.'xCamera
perspective
freely
movable
using
iDrive.'xPanorama
View:
for
representing
crossing
traffic,
for
example
at
junctions
and
exits,
dej pending
on
which
gear
is
currently
engaged.
Depending
on
the
view,
the
vehicle's
surroundjings
or
a
partial
area
are
displayed.
Assistance
functions,
for
example
auxiliary
lines, are
also
shown
on
the
display.
A
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
Some
assistance
functions
can
be
activated
manually.
The
following
assistance
functions
are
shown automatically:
'xLateral
parking
aid.'xDoor
opening
angle.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Addij
tionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
situaj
tion
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
interj
vene
actively
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Panorama
View
Cameras
Front
camera
Rear-view
camera
Seite
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Assistance
Systems272
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