2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Driving
comfortVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Suspension
components
The
suspension
components
have
been
optijmised
for
the
vehicle
and
its
area
of
use,
thus
enjsuring
the
best
possible
driving
experience.
Adaptive
M
suspension
Principle The
system
reduces
unwanted
vehicle
movejments
when
a
dynamic
driving
style
is
used
or
when
driving
on
uneven
roads.
Depending
on
road
conditions
and
driving
style,
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
are
enj
hanced
as
a
result.
General The
system
offers
various
damper
configuraj
tions.
ProgrammeDamper
configurationsCOMFORTComfort-oriented.SPORTBalanced.SPORT
PLUSConsistently
sporty.Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
requiredprogram
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
the
M1
or
M2
buttons.
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Chassis5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
accepted
immediately
when
the
M1
or
M2
configuration
is
active.
To
activate
the
required
configuration
with
the
selected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
butj ton
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
widget
display
is
activated
in
the
instrument
cluster
for
M
SETUP,
the selected
programme
is
displayed.
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Widgets
in
the
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see
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Air
conditioningVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmissions-tested
interior.'xMicrofilter.'xAir-conditioning
system
for
regulating
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
'xMicrofilter/activated
carbon
filter.'xAutomatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC.'xIndependent
ventilation.Automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
programme.Recirculated-air
mode.Air
flow,
manual.
AUTO
programme
intensity.Air
distribution,
manual.Defrost
the
windscreen
and
rej
move
condensation.Rear
window
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ButtonFunctionSeat
and
armrest
heating,
see
page
120.orActive
seat
ventilation,
see
page
121.Air-conditioning
mode.
Call
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
for
the
following
settings,
for
example:
upper
body
temj
perature
adjustment,
independj
ent
ventilation.
Individual
functions
m
for
example,
temperature
m
can
also
be
operated
using
spoken
commands.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
air
conditioning
menu
is
displayed.
Air
conditioning
functions
such
as
the
following
are
available
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xAir
quality.'xHeating/ventilation.'xSeats/surfaces.'xIndependent
ventilation/Auxiliary
heating.
It
is
possible
to
make
individual
settings
for
some
air
conditioning
functions;
for
example,
switching
on/off,
setting
the
intensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xMenu/air
conditioning
mode.'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
Switching
off
'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
component
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
passenger
side.
Temperature
Principle
The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
Thetemperature
is
then
maintained.
Adjusting Press
the
upper
or
lower
side
of
the
button
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8.OK
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
succession.
The
automatic
air
conditioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
esj
tablish
the
temperature
selected.
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Ventilation
temperatureGeneralThe
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
area
can
be
adjusted.
The
temperature
is
adjusted
on
an
individual
baj sis,
for
example
towards
the
blue
for
colder
andtowards
the
red
for
warmer.
The
ventilation
air
flow
in
the
upper
body
area
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
dependj
ing
on
the
set
temperature.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Adjusting
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature
adjustment7.Set
the
desired
temperature:'xTowards
blue:
cooler.'xTowards
red:
warmer.
Cooling
function
Principle
Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried
and
then
heated again
depending
on
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
only
be
cooled
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button
on
the
lower
side.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Climate
control
(A/C)
Depending
on
the
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
the
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
a
short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
been switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
programme.
When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
and
exits
underj
neath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
sysj
tem
is
set
to
lowest
temperature,
optimum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
GeneralThe
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperajture
above
approximately
0


AUTO
programmePrinciple
The
AUTO
programme
cools,
ventilates
or
heats
the
interior
automatically.
The
air
flow,
air
distribution
and
temperature
are
regulated
automatically
depending
on
the
interior temperature,
the
selected
temperature
settingand
the
selected
intensity
setting.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
AUTO
programme
is
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
intenj sity
of
the
AUTO
programme
and
external
influjences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
windj
screen,
the
side
windows,
the
upper
body
and
into
the
footwell.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
programme.
Point
the
side
nozzles
at
the
side
windows. A
fogging
sensor
also
controls
the
programmeso
that
window
condensation
is
avoided
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
programme
is
automatically
switched
off
when
the
air
distribution
is
set
manually.
Intensity With
the
AUTO
programme
switched
on,
the
inj
tensity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
autoj
matic
control
for
the
air
flow
and
air
distribution.
Press
top
or
bottom
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
air
flow
and
air
distribution
are
controlled
auj tomatically
in
line
with
the
selected
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climatedisplay.
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
Principle
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
detects
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
supply
of
outj
side
air
is
shut
off
and
the
interior
air
is
recirculaj ted.
General When
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detectspollutants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
shut-off
automatically.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
flows
into
the
interior
continuously.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
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on/off Via
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4.Air
quality5.Automatic
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated-air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Recirculated-air
mode Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant
odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
air
supply
to
the
interior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
inj
side
the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Operation Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recirculaj
ted-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
outside
air
supj ply
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xAir
recirculation'xAutomatic'xFresh
air
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually
Principle
The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manj
ually.
General
To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
first
switch
off
the
AUTO
programme.
Operation Press
upper
or
lower
side
of
button:
rejduce
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
display.
In
order
to
protect
the
battery
the
air
flow
rate
is reduced,
if
necessary.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
aprogramme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clijmate
display.
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SYNC
programme
Principle'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
programme.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Synchronise
The
programme
is
switched
off
automatically
if settings
are
changed
on
the
front
passenger's
side
or
in
the
rear
passenger
compartment.
Defrosting
the
windscreen
and
removing
condensation
Principle
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from the
windscreen
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
when
the system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation
on
the
window,press
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
advanj
tages
of
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air can
flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating
Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminajted.
The
function
is
available
when
the
engine
is
runj
ning.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj
matically
after
a
while.
Microfilter/activated
carbon
filter The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
carbon
filter
also
removes
gaseous pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij
cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
mainj tenance
of
the
vehicle.
Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
various
air
flows
can
be
set
individually.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
side
nozzles
and
position
them
in
a
way
that
ensures
effective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation
Align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occuj pants.
The
air
flow
provides
noticeable
heating
orcooling
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation Do
not
align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occupants.
The
vehicle
interior
is
cooled
or heated
indirectly
depending
on
the
set
temperajture.
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