2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

The
following
functions
are
available:'xVarious
driving
programmes:
drive
mode
orsequential
mode.'xLow
Speed
Assistant.'xVarious
Drivelogic
programmes.'xLaunch
Control.'xShift
Lights.
Safety
note
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj
ing
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away,
for
example
by
applying
the
parkj
ing
brake.
Overview
Selector
lever
Selector
lever
functions
SymbolFunction
Drivelogic
programmesRReverse
gear.NNeutral.
Centre
position,
forward
setting.-Downshift,
manual.+Upshift,
manual.SymbolFunctionD/SDrive
mode
or
sequential
mode.PPark.
Selector
lever
positions D
Drive
mode
Selector
lever
position
for
driving.
All
gears
for
forward
driving
are
selected
automatically.
S
Sequential
mode Selector
lever
position
for
driving.
All
gears
for
forward
driving
must
be
shifted
manually.
R
Reverse Only
engage
selector
lever
position
R
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
N
Neutral In
selector
lever
position
N,
the
vehicle
can
be
pushed
or
can
roll
without
power
from
the
enj
gine,
for
example
in
car
washes.
P
Park
Selector
lever
position
for
parking
the
vehicle,
for example.
In
selector
lever
position
P,
the
transjmission
blocks
the
drive
wheels.
Only
engage
selector
lever
position
P
when
the vehicle
is
stationary.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xAfter
switching
off
drive-ready
state
or
standby
state
if
selector
lever
position
D/S
or R
is
engaged.'xAfter
switching
off
standby
state
if
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.'xIf
the
driver's
seat
belt
is
unfastened,
the
drivj
er's
door
is
opened
and
the
brake
pedal
is
not
depressed
while
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standstill and
selector
lever
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Engaging
selector
lever
positionGeneralApply
the
brakes
until
you
are
ready
to
drive
off,otherwise
the
vehicle
will
move
when
a
drive
poj sition
is
selected.
The
engaged
selector
lever
position
is
shown
in the
instrument
cluster
and
on
the
selector
lever.
Operating
requirements The
selector
lever
will
only
move
from
position
P
to
another
selector
lever
position
if
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
dej
pressed.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
D,
N,
R
With
your
seat
belt
fastened,
depress
the
brake pedal
and
push
or
pull
the
selector
lever
in
the
appropriate
direction.
The
selector
lever
returns to
the
middle
position
when
released.
The
selector
lever
engages
into
position
R.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
may
need
to
be
rolled
a
short
distance
without
power,
for
examj ple
in
a
car
wash,
or
may
need
to
be
pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing the
brake.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
deactivate
Automatic
Hold,
seepage
139.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Engage
selector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
Standby
state
then
remains
switched
on
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
The
vehicle
can
now
roll.
NOTE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
switch
off
standby
state
in
car
washes.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
after
approximately
35
minutes.
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If
there
is
a
fault,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Unlock
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
if necessary,
see
page
151.
Kick-down
Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance
in
Drive
mode.
Press
the
accelerator
pedal
down
beyond
the regular
full-throttle
position;
some
resistance
will
be
felt.
Drive
mode
D/S Principle
In
Drive
mode,
all
forward
gears
are
automatically
changed.
Activating
drive
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
centre
positionin
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
activated.
The
gear
engaged
apj
pears
on
the
instrument
cluster
together
with
a
D,
for
example
1
D.
Deactivating
Drive
mode Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction.
Sequential
mode
is
active.
The
gear
engaged
appears
on
the
instrumentcluster,
for
example
1.
Sequential
mode
D/S
Principle In
sequential
mode,
it
is
possible
to
shift
gears
manually
using
the
selector
lever
or
the
shift
padj
dles
without
taking
your
foot
off
the
accelerator.
General Shortly
before
a
minimum
speed
depending
onthe
gear,
it
automatically
downshifts.
When
maximum
engine
speed
is
reached,
thereis
no
automatic
upshift
in
sequential
mode
andthe
kick-down
is
deactivated.
Driving
off
is
possible
even
in
2nd
gear
on
a
level
carriageway,
for
example,
on
icy
roads.
Activating
sequential
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction,
arrow
1,
or
shift
gears
via
the
sej
lector
lever,
arrows
at
2.
Sequential
mode
is
activated.
The
gear
engaged appears
on
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example
1.
Deactivating
sequential
mode Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
centre
positionin
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
active.
The
gear
engaged
appears
on
the
instrument cluster
together
with
a
D,
for
example
1
D.
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Changing
gearPrinciple
In
sequential
mode,
it
is
possible
to
shift
gears
manually
using
the
shift
paddles
or
the
selector lever.
Shift
paddles
on
steering
wheel
enable
fast
gearj
shifting
without
taking
hands
off
steering
wheel.
General Gearshift
Gear
shifting
is
only
carried
out
if
the
engine
speed
and
vehicle
speed
are
appropriate,
for
exj
ample,
the
transmission
will
not
shift
down
if
the
engine
speed
is
too
high.
The
lowest
possible
gear
is
selected
by
simultaj
neously
operating
the
kick-down
and
moving
the
selector
lever
forward
or
actuating
the
left
shift
paddle.
Temporary
sequential
mode
After
a
shift
paddle
is
actuated
in
Drive
mode,
the
transmission
temporarily
switches
to
sequential
mode.
After
conservative
driving
in
sequential
mode
without
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
padj dles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
M
Stepj
tronic
Sport
transmission
switches
back
to
Drive
mode.
Permanent
sequential
mode
Sequential
mode
remains
permanently
active
if
it
was
active
before
the
shift
paddle
was
actuated.
Switching
to
Drive
mode
It
is
possible
to
switch
to
Drive
mode
as
follows:
pull
and
hold
the
right
shift
paddle.
Switching
via
the
selector
lever'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
backwards.'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forjwards.Changing
in
Drive
mode
has
the
effect
of
changj
ing
to
Sequential
mode.
Switching
via
the
shift
paddles'xChange
up:
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xChange
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.
Display
on
the
selector
lever
In
some
situations,
the
actually
engaged
gearbox
setting
may
be
different
from
the
selector
lever
position,
and
the
display
in
the
selector
lever
flashes.
In
these
cases,
refer
to
the
display
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Drive
mode
'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
see
page
149,
arj
row
2.
Sequential
mode
'xShift
point
indicator,
see
page
164,
arrow
1.'xEngaged
gear,
arrow
2.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
see
page
149,
arj
row
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Note
At
very
low
outside
temperatures,
the
display
may
not
function.
The
current
direction
of
travel
can
be
recognised
from
the
engaged
selector
lever
position.
Low
Speed
Assistant
Principle
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
provides
support
at very
low
speeds.
The
vehicle
drives
at
walkingpace.
General Use
the
Low
Speed
Assistant
when
manoeuj
vring
or
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
can
also
be
used
for
rocking
out
on
snow.
To
do
this,
shift
between
reverse
gear
and
forward
position
without
applyj
ing
the
brakes.
Activating1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing the
brake.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
deactivate
Automatic
Hold.4.Engage
selector
lever
position
D/S
or
R.5.Release
brakes.
In
1st
and
2nd
gear
and
in
reverse
gear,
the
vehijcle
rolls
at
minimum
speed.
Deactivating Brake
the
vehicle
until
it
comes
to
a
stop.
Drivelogic Principle Drivelogic
changes
the
shifting
characteristics
of
the
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission.
For
examj ple,
the
shifting
points
are
changed
in
Drive
mode
and
the
shifting
times
in
sequential
mode.
General
3
Drivelogic
programmes
are
available.
After
each
change
between
Sequential
mode
and
Drive
mode,
the
last
programme
selected
is
active.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
after
the vehicle
has
been
in
the
rest
state,
programme
D1
is
active
in
Drive
mode.
ProgramsProj
gram
meDrive
modeSequential
mode

D1/S1Efficient
driving.Comfortable
gearj
shifts.

D2/S2Fast
driving.Sporty,
crisp
gearj
shifts.

D3/S3Sporty
driving.Maximum
gearj
shift
speed,
Launch
Control.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
the
rocker
switch
on
the
selector
lever
Press
the
rocker
switch
until
the
desired
programme
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
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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.

Transmission5.Selecting
the
required
program'xD1
to
D3:
Drive
mode.'xS1
to
S3:
Sequential
mode.
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
Selected
drive
programme
correj
sponds
to
the
number
of
illuminaj ted
fields.
Launch
Control
Principle
When
the
ambient
conditions
are
dry,
Launch
Control
permits
optimised
acceleration
on
a
road surface
that
offers
plenty
of
grip.
General
Use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
comj ponent
wear,
as
the
function
subjects
the
vehicle
to
very
high
stresses
and
loads.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
when
running
in,
see
page
318.
When
starting
with
Launch
Control,
do
not
turn
the
steering
wheel.
Operating
requirements
Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
at
operating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
journey
of
at
least
10
km,
6
miles.
Starting
with
Launch
Control1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Deactivate
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
see page
235.3.Select
sequential
mode
with
gear
1
and
Drivelogic
programme
S3.4.Press
the
brake
firmly
with
the
left
foot.5.Press
the
accelerator
pedal
down
beyond
the resistance
at
the
full-throttle
position
andhold,
kick-down.
A
flag
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Keep
the
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.6.The
starting
engine
speed
is
adjusted.
Rej lease
the
brake
within
3
seconds.
The
vehicleaccelerates.
Upshifts
are
automatic
as
long
as
the
flag
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
accelerator
pedal
is
not
released.
Using
again
during
a
journey
Once
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
vehiclemust
travel
a
certain
distance
before
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.
Launch
Control adapts
to
the
ambient
conditions
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
assist
driving
stability,
re-activate
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
DSC
as
soon
as
possible.
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System
limitsAn
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
Unlocking
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
GeneralUnlock
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
tomanoeuvre
the
vehicle
out
of
danger.
Unlocking
is
possible
if
the
starter
is
able
turn
the
engine.
Before
releasing
the
transmission
lockout,
apply the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rollj ing
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Apply
the
brakes
and
keep
them
applied.2.Press
the
start/stop
button.
The
starter
must be
heard
to
start
turning.
Press
and
hold
the
start/stop
button.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
selector
lever
to
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold
it
there
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.4.Release
the
start/stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
the
brake
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Manoeuvre
the
vehicle
out
of
danger
and then
secure
it
against
rolling
away.
More
information
can
be
found
in
the
Tow-startj
ing
and
towing
chapter,
see
page
375.
M
Engine
dynamics
control
Principle
The
M
Engine
Dynamics
Control
affects
the
rej
sponse
of
the
vehicle
to
movements
of
the
acj celerator
pedal.
General
The
system
offers
several
different
types
of
enj gine
responsiveness:ProgrammeResponsivenessEFFICIENTEfficient,
comfortable.
Minij
mised
consumption.
Ideal,
for
example,
in
city
trafj
fic
or
on
snow.SPORTSporty,
dynamic.SPORT
PLUSSpontaneous,
direct.
Maxij
mum
dynamics.
The
SPORT
and
SPORT
PLUS
programmes
change
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
system.
The
sound
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
required program
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.

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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.
Widgj
ets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
see
page
155.
Sound
control
Principle Sound
control
changes
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
system.
General When
sound
control
is
switched
on,
the
sound
of
the
exhaust
system
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
When
sound
control
is
switched
off,
the
sound
is
focused
on
comfort.
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
see page
316,
sound
control
does
not
have
any
efj
fect
on
the
sound
of
the
exhaust
system.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
to
activate
or
deactivate
sound
control.
The
LED
illuminates
when
sound
control
is
switched
on.
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.

Sound
Control5.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:
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