2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

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Symbol
on
the
automatic
air
conditionj
ing
system
signals
that
a
departure
time
has been
activated.
Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionThe
engine
runs
for
the
purpose
of
operating
the
standing
air
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
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.
Integrated
universal
remotecontrol
Principle
The
universal
remote
control
integrated
in
the
rear-view
mirror
can
be
used
to
operate
up
to
3
functions
of
radio-controlled
systems;
for
exj ample,
garage
door
drives,
barriers
or
lightingsystems.
General
The
integrated
universal
remote
control
replaces
up
to
3
different
hand-held
remotes.
To
use
the
opener,
the
buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror
must be
programmed
with
the
desired
functions.
Thehand-held
remote
of
the
relevant
system
is
neejded
for
programming.
If
you
sell
the
vehicle,
delete
the
saved
functions
beforehand
for
your
own
security.
If
possible,
do
not
attach
the
aerial
of
the
radio- controlled
system,
for
example
the
garage
door
drive,
near
to
metallic
objects;
this
is
to
ensure optimum
functioning.
Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
be
trapped
when
operatj
ing
radio-controlled
systems
with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
for
example
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
When
programming
and
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
system
concerned
is
kept
clear.
Also
follow
the
safety
notes
supplied
with
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
Compatibility
This
symbol
on
the
packaging
or
in
the
operating
instructions
of
the
system
to
be
operated
indicates
that
the
system
is
generally
compatible
with
the
integrated
univerj
sal
remote
control.
A
list
of
compatible
hand-held
transmitters
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.homelink.com
HomeLink
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Gentex
Corporation.
The
integrated
universal
remote
control
does
not support
the
frequency
band
27
MHz
to
40
MHz.
Controls
on
the
rear-view
mirror
'xButtons,
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'xHand-held
transmitter
arrow
3;
required
for
programming.
Programming
General The
battery
in
the
hand-held
transmitter
must
befully
charged
during
programming
to
ensure
theintegrated
universal
remote
control
will
have
the
optimum
range.
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Initial
operation:
Simultaneously
press
and
hold
the
two
outer buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror
for
approxij mately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
on
the
rear-
view
mirror
flashes
green
rapidly.
All
current
programming
for
the
buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror
is
deleted.3.On
the
rear-view
mirror,
press
the
button
you wish
to
program.
The
LED
on
the
rear-view
mirror
flashes
orange
slowly.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
system you
wish
to
operate
approximately
2.5
to
30
cm,
1
to
12
in
away
from
the
buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror.
The
distance
required depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.6.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green:
programj ming
is
complete.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
rapidly:
programming
is not
complete.
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rear-
view
mirror
for
2
seconds,
then
release. Repeat
this
process
three
times
to
comj
plete
programming.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control is
still
not
operational,
continue
from
Spej
cial
instruction
for
alternating-code
radio
systems.'xThe
LED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
seconds:
programming
could
not
be
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
To
program
other
functions
on
other
buttons,
rej
peat
steps
3
to
5.
Special
instruction
for
alternating- code
radio
systems
If
the
radio-controlled
system
cannot
be
operjated
after
repeated
programming,
check
whether
the
system
to
be
operated
is
equipped
with
an
alternating-code
radio
system.
To
do
so,
consult
the
user
manual
of
the
system.
For
systems
with
an
alternating-code
radio
sysj tem,
the
integrated
universal
remote
control
andthe
system
must
also
be
synchronised.
Information
on
synchronisation
can
be
found
inthe
user
manual
of
the
system
you
wish
to
set.
To
make
synchronisation
easier,
enlist
the
assisj
tance
of
a
second
person.
Synchronise
integrated
universal
remote
control
with
system:
1.Park
your
vehicle
within
the
range
of
the
radio
remote-controlled
system.2.Program
the
corresponding
button
on
the rear-view
mirror
as
described.3.Locate
and
press
the
synchronisation
buttonon
the
system
being
set,
for
example
on
the
garage
door.
The
next
step
must
be
carried out
within
approximately
30
seconds.4.Hold
down
the
programmed
button
on
the
rear-view
mirror
for
3
seconds
and
then
rej
lease.
Repeat
this
step
as
needed
up
to
three
times
to
complete
synchronisation.
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is
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Reprogramming
individual
buttons1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.On
the
rear-view
mirror,
press
and
hold
the button
being
programmed.3.After
approximately
20
seconds,
when
theLED
on
the
rear-view
mirror
starts
to
flash
orj
ange,
release
the
button.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
system you
wish
to
operate
approximately
2.5
to
30
cm,
1
to
12
in
away
from
the
buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror.
The
distance
required depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.6.The
LED
can
illuminate
in
various
ways.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green:
the
proj gramming
process
is
complete.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
rapidly:
the
hand-held transmitter
has
been
detected,
but
proj
gramming
is
not
complete.
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rear-
view
mirror
for
2
seconds,
then
release. Repeat
this
process
three
times
to
comj
plete
programming.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control is
still
not
operational,
continue
from
Spej
cial
instruction
for
alternating-code
radio
systems.'xThe
LED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
seconds:
programming
could
not
be
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
If
the
programming
process
is
not
complete,
the
previous
programming
will
be
retained.
Operation
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
be
trapped
when
operatj ing
radio-controlled
systems
with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
for
example
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material damage.
When
programming
and
operating,make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
system
concerned
is
kept
clear.
Also
follow
the
safety
notes
supplied
with
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
The
system,
for
example
the
garage
door,
can
be
operated
using
the
button
on
the
rear-view
mirj
ror
when
drive-ready
state
or
standby
state
is
switched
on.
To
do
this,
press
and
hold
the
butj
ton
within
the
reception
range
of
the
system
until
the
function
is
triggered.
The
LED
on
the
rear-
view
mirror
illuminates
continuously
when
the
radio
signal
is
being
transmitted.
Deleting
saved
functions
All
saved
functions
are
deleted.
It
is
not
possible to
delete
functions
individually.
Simultaneously
press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
rear-view
mirror
for
approximately 10
seconds
until
the
LED
flashes
green
rapidly.
Sun
visor
Glare
protectionFold
the
sun
visor
downwards
or
upwards.
Protection
from
glare
at
the
side Folding
out
1.Fold
down
the
sun
visor.2.Unhook
the
sun
visor
from
its
holder
and
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Folding
up
To
close
the
sun
visor,
proceed
in
reverse
order.
Vanity
mirror
A
vanity
mirror
is
located
behind
a
cover
in
the sun
visor.
The
mirror
light
switches
on
when
thecover
is
opened.
Ashtrays
Front
centre
console Opening
1.Press
the
cover.2.The
ashtray
is
located
in
one
of
the
cup
holdjers.
Fold
the
cover
of
the
ashtray
upwards.Emptying1.With
the
cover
closed,
pull
the
ashtray
out
ofthe
cup
holder.2.Turn
the
cover
anticlockwise
to
open
it.3.Empty
the
container.
To
stop
the
cover
becoming
dirty,
only
empty
the
ashtray
with
the
container
open.
Lighter
Safety
notes
WARNING
Contact
with
the
hot
heating
element
or
the
hot
socket
of
the
lighter
can
cause
burns.
Flammaj
ble
materials
can
catch
fire
if
the
lighter
is
dropj
ped
or
is
held
against
objects.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injury.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Take
hold
of
the
lighter
by
its
handle.
Enj
sure
that
children
do
not
use
the
lighter.
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NOTE
If
metallic
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
materialdamage.
After
using
the
socket,
re-fit
the
lighter
or
socket
cover.
Front
centre
console
Press
the
cover.
The
lighter
is
located
between
the
cupholders.
Operation Press
in
the
lighter.
The
lighter
can
be
removed
when it
pops
back
out.
Sockets
Principle
The
cigarette
lighter
attachment
can
be
used
as a
socket
for
electrical
devices
when
standby state
or
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
General
The
total
load
of
all
sockets
must
not
exceed
140
watts
at
12
volts.
To
avoid
damage
to
the
socket,
do
not
insert
an incompatible
plug.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Devices
and
cables,
for
example
portable
navij
gation
devices,
that
are
located
in
the
deployj
ment
range
of
the
airbags
may
impede
airbag
deployment
or
be
thrown
around
the
vehicle
inj
terior
when
the
airbag
is
deployed.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
devices
and
cables
are
not
in
the
deployment
range
of
the
airbags.
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currents which
can
overload
or
damage
the
12-volt
on-
board
network.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vej
hicle
battery
to
the
jump-starting
connections
in
the
engine
compartment.
NOTE
If
metallic
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
material damage.
After
using
the
socket,
re-fit
the
lighter
or
socket
cover.
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Front
centre
armrest
There
is
a
socket
in
the
centre
armrest.
Front
centre
console
Press
the
cover.
The
socket
is
located
between
the
cupholders.
Pull
off
the
cover.
USB
port
General
Please
comply
with
the
notes
on
connecting
moj
bile
devices
to
the
USB
port
in
the
chapter
on USB
connections.
For
further
information:
USB
connections,
see
page
77.
In
the
centre
armrest
There
is
a
USB
port
in
the
centre
armrest.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
type
C.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
transferring data.'xCharging
current:
max.
3
A.
In
the
front
centre
console
NOTE
Objects
in
the
storage
compartment,
for
examj
ple
large
USB
connectors,
can
block
or
damage the
cover
on
opening
and
closing.
There
is
arisk
of
material
damage.
When
opening
andclosing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movementof
the
cover
is
kept
clear.
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Press
the
cover.
There
is
a
USB
port
in
the
centre
console.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
type
A.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
transferring data.'xCharging
current:
maximum
1.5
A.
In
the
rear
centre
console
There
are
two
USB
ports
in
the
rear
centre
conjsole.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
type
C.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices.'xCharging
current:
maximum
3
A
per
port.
Wireless
charging
dock
Principle
The
wireless
charging
dock
permits
the
following
functions
to
be
performed
wirelessly:
'xCharging
of
Qi-compatible
mobile
phones
or
other
mobile
devices
which
support
the
Qi standard.'xCharging
the
BMW
display
key.'xConnection
of
the
mobile
telephone
to
the
external
aerial.
This
ensures
better
network
reception
and
a consistent
reproduction
quality,
depending
on
the
country.
General
When
inserting
the
mobile
telephone,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging
dock.
During
charging,
the
surface
of
the
dock
and
the mobile
telephone
can
become
hot.
At
higher
temperatures,
the
charging
current
through
the mobile
telephone
may
be
reduced;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
process
is
temporarily
interj rupted.
Observe
the
relevant
information
in
the
operating
instructions
for
the
mobile
telephone.


The
charge
indicator
shows
on
the
Control
Display
whether
a
mobile
telephone
with
Qi
caj pability
is
being
charged.
Safety
notes
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj
ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bej come
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electronic
cards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
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