2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Ventilation
at
front'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.
Ventilation
in
the
rear,
centre
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.'xKnurled
wheel
for
varying
the
temperature,arrow
3.
Towards
blue:
cooler.
Towards
red:
warmer.Rear
automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
programme.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Seat
heating,
see
page
120.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
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5.Second
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
The
rear
automatic
air
conditioning
is
not
operaj
tional
if
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched off
or
the
following
function
is
active:
defrost
thewindows
and
remove
condensation.
Using
the
button:
switch
on
Press
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.
Using
the
button:
switch
off
Press
and
hold
the
lower
side
of
thebutton.
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.Second
row
of
seats6.Temp.
left:
or
Temp.
right:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
display.
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
succession.
The
automatic
air
conditioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
esj
tablish
the
temperature
selected.
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.
General The
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperajture
above
approximately
0


Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
injtensity
of
the
AUTO
programme
and
external
inj
fluences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
upper body
and
into
the
footwell.
Intensity When
AUTO
programme
is
switched
on,
autoj
matic
control
of
the
intensity
can
be
changed:
Press
top
or
bottom
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.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.
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.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Operation Press
the
upper
or
lower
side
of
the
button
to
select
a
programme:'xUpper
body
area.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.
Disabling
control
functions
Principle
The
control
functions
for
rear
automatic
air
conj
ditioning
can
be
disabled.
Activating/deactivating Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Disable
controller
Independent
ventilation
Principle
The
independent
ventilation
allows
the
temperaj ture
of
the
interior
to
be
adjusted
before
the
jourjney
starts.
Depending
on
the
set
temperature
and
ambient
temperature,
the
interior
is
ventilaj ted
or
heated
using
any
available
residual
heat
from
the
engine.
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General
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directly or
for
a
preselected
departure
time.
The
switch-on
time
is
calculated
based
on
the
outside
temperature.
The
system
will
switch
on in
good
time
before
the
preselected
departure
time.
Operating
requirements'xThe
vehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not in
drive-ready
state.'xThe
battery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.
When
activated,
the
independent
ventilation uses
power
from
the
vehicle
battery.
As
a
rejsult,
the
maximum
activation
time
is
restrictedto
protect
the
battery.
After
the
engine
is
started
or
after
driving
a
short
distance,
the
system
will
be
available
again.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
the
air
to
enter
the passenger
compartment.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
performed
for
certain
air
conditioning
functions.
Switching
on/off
directly General The
system
can
be
switched
on
or
off
in
variousways.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a while.
It
continues
to
run
for
a
short
time
after
ithas
been
switched
off.
Using
the
button
General
If
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
independent ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the
butjtons
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.
Switching
on
Press
any
button,
except:'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
down
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Start
now
Using
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



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or
the



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Switching
off1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
disj
play.
Flashing:
independent
ventij
lation
is
switched
on.
Departure
time
Principle
To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
it
is
possible
to set
different
departure
times.
'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
time
can
be
set.
System
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
in
good
time
bej
fore
the
set
departure
time
on
the
required days
of
the
week.
Departure
time
preselection
is
done
in
twostages:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
Setting
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
required
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.9.OK
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Operating
requirements
If
a
departure
time
is
to
control
when
the
indej
pendent
ventilation
is
switched
on,
the
relevant
departure
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
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Using
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Display
The








symbol
on
the
climate
display
sigj
nals
that
a
departure
time
has
been
activated.
Standing
air
conditioningvia
Remote
Engine
Start
Principle
Standing
air
conditioning
cools
or
warms
the
inj
terior
to
a
comfortable
temperature
before
startj ing
to
drive.
In
addition,
the
system
cools,
ventijlates
or
heats
automatically
depending
on
the
internal,
external
and
set
desired
temperature.Any
snow
and
ice
can
be
easier
to
remove.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
for
this
purpose
and
lets
it
run
for
a
limited
time.
Safety
notes
DANGER
A
blocked
exhaust
pipe
or
inadequate
ventilaj
tion
can
allow
harmful
exhaust
fumes
to
pollute the
area
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
it.
The
exjhaust
fumes
contain
pollutants
which
are
coljourless
and
odourless.
In
enclosed
spaces
orspaces
with
inadequate
ventilation,
the
exhaust
fumes
can
also
build
up
outside
the
vehicle. There
is
a
risk
of
death.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipeclear
and
ensure
sufficient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
the
standing
air
conditioning
in
enj closed
or
poorly
ventilated
spaces,
for
example
closed
garages.
WARNING
When
the
standing
air
conditioning
is
operating, high
temperatures
can
be
generated
under
the
body,
for
example
because
of
the
exhaust
sysj tem.
If
flammable
materials
come
into
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
exhaust
system,
these
maj terials
can
catch
fire.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.Make
sure
that
no
flammable
materials,
for
exjample
leaves,
grass,
gas,
petrol,
oil
or
otherflammable
objects,
can
come
into
contact
with
vehicle
parts
when
the
standing
air
conditioningis
operating.
Operating
requirements
'xVehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not
indrive-ready
state.'xBattery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
beswitched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
systemwill
be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
has
been
activated
and
deactivated again.'xLevel
in
the
tank
is
sufficient.'xBonnet
is
closed.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
the
air
to
enter
the passenger
compartment.
Enabling
automatic
engine
start
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
This
enables
the
engine
to
switch
on
automatij
cally
in
order
to
control
the
interior
climate.
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5.If
applicable,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Engine
start
for
climate
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Vehicle
acknowledgement
signals
The
system
switch-on
is
acknowledged
by
two flashes.
The
side
lights
remain
switched
on
while
the system
is
switched
on.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
performed
for
certain
air
conditioning
functions.
Switching
on/off
directly General The
system
can
be
switched
on
or
off
directly
in
various
ways:
'xVia
iDrive.'xWith
the
vehicle
key.'xVia
BMW
display
key.
The
system
can
also
be
switched
off
directly
by
pressing
the
start/stop
button
without
pressing
the
brake
pedal.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
apj prox.
15
minutes.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
system
will
be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
has been
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventilation5.Start
now
Via
vehicle
key The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
using
the
vehicle
key.
Press
the
vehicle
key
button
three
timeswithin
1
second.
After
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed,
it
will
take around
3
seconds
for
the
engine
to
switch
on.
To
switch
the
system
off,
press
the
button
againthree
times.
Using
BMW
display
key Switch
on:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switch
off:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
BMW
display
key
for
the
automatic
air
conditioning.
The
symbol
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when
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Climate
control
for
a
specified
departure
time
General To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
it
is
possible
to set
scheduled
departure
times
in
the
system.'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
scheduled
deparjture
time
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
as
a
one-off.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
the scheduled
departure
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
Departure
time
preselection
is
done
in
two stages:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
time.
The
system
is
switched
on
around
10
minutes
before
the
set
departure
time
and
remains
on
for
up
to
around
5
minutes
after
the
set
departure time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
once.
The
system
will
be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
has
been
activaj
ted
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
regarding
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle.
For
further
information: Your
own
safety,
see
page
8.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventilation5.Select
the
required
departure
time.6.Set
the
departure
time.7.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Operating
requirements
If
a
desired
departure
time
is
to
control
when
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
relevant
departure time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventilation5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.


,



Symbol
on
the
automatic
air
conditionj
ing
system
signals
when
a
departure
time
is
acj
tive
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Activate
the
desired
departure
time:


Tap
the
symbol.
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