2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

DisplaysVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
opj
tional
equipment
selected
or
the
country
variant.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Instrument
cluster
General
The
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
somej
times
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Handbook.
Overview
1Fuel
gauge\_ 161
Range\_ 1632Speedometer3Central
display
area\_ 153
Service
requirements\_ 163
Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
Driver
Attention
Camera5Revolution
counter\_ 161
Selection
lists\_ 168
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster\_ 155
Trip
distance
recorder,
see
Journey data\_ 168
Gear
display
with
Drivelogic\_ 1626Engine
oil
temperature\_1627Outside
temperature\_1628Check
Control\_1569Speed
Limit
Assist\_ 253
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 165
Time\_ 65
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
setting,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
route
guidance
is
active,
a
route
preview
with
route
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
requirements.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
Driver
Assistance
Systems
appears
in
an
anij mated
vehicle
environment.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equipj ment
and
country
specifications.
Standard
view
and
M
view Principle
The
M
MODE
button
changes
the
view
in
the
inj
strument
cluster,
depending
on
the
selected
proj
gramme.
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GeneralThe
following
views
are
available:'xROAD:
in
the
standard
view
of
the
instruj
ment
cluster,
all
displays
of
the
Driver
Assisj
tance
Systems
and
Intelligent
Safety
are
acj
tive
to
ensure
comfort-oriented
driving.'xSPORT:
in
the
M
view,
the
displays
of
the Driver
Assistance
Systems
and
IntelligentSafety
are
reduced
to
a
minimum.
The
digital
speed,
gear
display
with
Drivelogic
and
revoj lution
counter
are
centred
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
provide
support
for
a
sporty
drivj
ing
style.
It
is
possible
to
configure
additional
displays
for
the
outer
area
of
the
instrument
cluster;
for
example,
information
on
the
tyres
and
engine.'xWith
Competition
package:
TRACK:
in
the
M
view
for
driving
on
a
racj
ing
track,
all
comfort-oriented
displays
of
the
Driver
Assistance
Systems
and
Intelligent Safety
are
deactivated.
It
is
possible
to
conj
figure
additional
displays
for
the
outer
area
of
the
instrument
cluster;
for
example,
informaj tion
on
the
tyres
and
engine.
Configuring
M
MODE
programmes
Various
settings
can
be
made
depending
on
the selected
display
mode.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Instrument
cluster4.Configure
view5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Configuring
additional
displays
In
the
M
view,
it
is
possible
to
set
additional
disj plays
for
the
left
outer
area
of
the
instrumentcluster.
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Instrument
cluster4.Configure
view5.Widget
selection
left6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Display
1Additional
displays2Revolution
counter3Gear
display
with
Drivelogic4Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster
Assisted
Driving
View
Principle
If
driver
assistance
is
active,
information
about
the
Driver
Assistance
Systems
appears
in
an
anij mated
vehicle
environment.
General
Assisted
Driving
View
is
available
in
the
ROAD
standard
view.
Depending
on
the
setting,
Assisted
Driving
View can
be
displayed
permanently
or
temporarily
ifdriver
assistance
is
active
in
the
instrument
clusjter.
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Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Settings
Permanent
display Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Instrument
cluster4.Configure
view5.Central
display
area6.Assisted
Driving
View
Temporary
display
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Instrument
cluster4.Configure
view5.Display
Assisted
Driving
View
when
driver
assistance
is
activeDisplay
An
example:
the
indicator
and
warning
lamps
for Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function
ACC
and
the
lane
change
assistant
indicate
a
move
into
the
adjacent
lane.
At
the
same
time, the
move
into
the
adjacent
lane
is
shown
as
ananimation
in
the
Assisted
Driving
View.
System
limits
The
detection
ability
of
the
system
is
limited.
Only
objects
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Widgets
in
the
instrumentcluster
Principle
Displays
for
particular
functions
can
be
shown
in the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
for
example
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xAcceleration
force,
G
meter.'xJourney
data.'xConsumption
display.'xTyre
data.'xM
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Selecting
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
indicator
lever
rej
peatedly
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
Display
Consumption
display
Principle
Information
on
consumption
can
be
shown
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
taking
the
form
of
a
consumption
display,
for
example.
Average
consumption
Average
consumption
indicates
the
fuel
conj sumption
over
a
specific
route.
Current
consumption
The
current
consumption
indicates
how
much
fuel
is
currently
being
used.
It
is
possible
to
check
the
economy
and
environmental
compatij
bility
of
your
driving
style.
Energy
recuperation
Energy
recuperation
involves
converting
the
kij netic
energy
of
the
vehicle
into
electrical
energyin
overrun
mode.
The
vehicle
battery
is
partially
charged
and
fuel
consumption
can
be
lowered.
Tyre
data
Information
on
wheels
and
tyres
can
be
shown as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster.
M
SETUP
display
Some
of
the
settings
saved
in
the
M
menu
can
be
shown
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Engine
data
The
coolant
temperature
and
charging
pressure of
the
exhaust
turbocharger
can
be
shown
as
awidget
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Check
Control
Principle
The
Check
Control
monitors
vehicle
functions
and
alerts
you
to
any
faults
in
the
monitored
sysj
tems.
General A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
as
a
comj
bination
of
indicator
or
warning
lamps
and
text messages
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applijcable,
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
In
addition,
an
acoustic
signal
is
output
if
required
and
a
text
message
is
shown
on
the
Control
Disj play.
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Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
indicator
lever.Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed
permanently
and
remain
until
the
fault
has
been repaired.
If
a
number
of
malfunctions
have
occurj
red
at
the
same
time,
the
messages
are
disj
played
in
succession.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approximately
8
seconds.
Afterwards
they
are
displayed
again automatically.
Temporary
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
automatij
cally
hidden
after
approximately
20
seconds.
The
Check
Control
messages
remain
saved
and
can
be
displayed
again.
Displaying
saved
Check
Control
messages
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
a
text
message.
Display
Check
Control At
least
one
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
or
saved.
Text
messages
Text
messages
and
symbols
in
the
instrument
cluster
explain
what
a
Check
Control
message
means
and
what
the
indicator
and
warning
lamps
signify.
Supplementary
text
messages
Additional
information,
for
example
the
cause
of
the
fault
and
any
action
required,
can
be
called
up
via
Check
Control.
If
the
message
is
urgent,
the
supplementary
text is
shown
in
the
Control
Display
automatically.
It
is
possible
to
select
additional
assistance
dej
pending
on
the
Check
Control
message.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
the
required
text
message.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Messages
displayed
at
the
end
of
a
journey
Certain
messages
displayed
when
driving
are
displayed
again
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Indicator
and
warninglamps
Principle
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
in
the
instrument cluster
show
the
status
of
some
functions
in
thevehicle
and
indicate
any
malfunctions
in
monijtored
systems.
General
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
can
illuminate
in
a
variety
of
combinations
and
colours.
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When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
funcjtionality
of
some
lights
is
checked
and
they
illuj
minate
briefly.
Red
lights
Seat
belt
reminder The
driver's
side
seat
belt
is
not
fasj
tened.
On
some
country
variants:
the
front
passenger
seat
belt
is
not
fastened
or
objects
are
detected
on
the
front
passenger seat.
Check
whether
the
seat
belt
has
been
fastened
correctly.
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Seat
belt
on
the
corresponding
rear
seatis
not
fastened.
Airbag
system Airbag
system
and
belt
tensioner
may
be
faulty.
Immediately
have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
shop.
Parking
brake The
parking
brake
is
engaged.
Release
the
parking
brake,
see
page
139.
Brake
system Brake
system
malfunctioning.
Continuedriving
at
moderate
speed.
Immediately
have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
shop.Front-end
collision
warning
with
light
braking
function
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
advancewarning.
Brake
and
increase
the
disj
tance.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal sounds:
acute
warning.
Brake
and
perform
anevasive
manoeuvre,
if
necessary.
For
further
information:
Front-end
collision
warning
with
light
braking
function,
see
page
189.
Junction
warning
with
City
braking
function
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
risk
of
a
coljlision
with
a
crossing
vehicle.
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
risk
of
a
coljlision
with
a
vehicle
with
unidentifiable
dij
rection
of
travel
or
advance
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossing
your
own
direction of
travel.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally,
for
examj
ple
by
braking.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal sounds:
acute
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossing
your
own
direction
of
travel.
Brake
and
perform
an
evasive
manoeuvre,
if
necj
essary.
For
further
information:
Junction
warning
with
City
braking
function,
see
page
195.
Person
warning
with
City
light
braking
function
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
imminent
collij
sion
with
a
detected
pedestrian
or
a
cyj
clist.
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For
further
information:
Person
warning
with
City
light
braking
function,
see
page
199.
Night
Vision
with
person
and
animal
recognition
An
infrared
camera
scans
the
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
and
warns
of
people and
animals
on
the
road.
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
advance
warning.
Brake
and
perform
an
evasive
manoeuvre,
if
necessary.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning.
Immediately
brake
or
take
evasive
action.
For
further
information:
Night
Vision
with
person
and
animal
recognition,
see
page
202.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Brake
System
ABS Braking
force
boost
may
be
faulty.
Avoidsudden
braking.
Bear
in
mind
that
stopjping
distances
will
be
longer.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
DSC
is
regulating
the
acceleration
and
braking forces.
The
vehicle
is
being
stabilised.
Decrease
speed
and
adjust
driving
style
to
the
road
conditions.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
DSC
has failed.
Immediately
have
the
system
checked
by
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.DSC,
see
page
234.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC deactivated
DSC,
see
page
234,
is
deactivated
or
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM,
see
page
235,
is
activated.
Runflat
indicator
RPA RPA
reports
a
loss
of
tyre
inflation
presj
sure
in
a
tyre.
Reduce
your
speed
and
carefully
stop
the
vehicle.
Avoid
heavy
braking
and
sudden
steering
manoeuvres.
Runflat
indicator
RPA,
see
page
343.
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPM Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
Tyre
Presjsure
Monitor
is
reporting
a
low
tyre
inflaj
tion
pressure
or
a
flat
tyre.
Note
the
inforj
mation
in
the
Check
Control
message.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
then
illuminates
conj
tinuously:
no
flat
tyres
or
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure
can
be
detected.'xFault
due
to
systems
or
devices
with
the
same
radio
frequency:
the
system
is
autoj
matically
reactivated
upon
leaving
the
field
of interference.'xA
wheel
without
TPM
wheel
electronics
is
fitj
ted:
if
necessary
have
it
checked
by
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.'xMalfunction:
have
the
system
checked
by
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPM,
see
page
338.
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Steering
systemThe
steering
system
may
be
faulty.Have
the
system
checked
by
a
ServicePartner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
shop.
Engine
warning
light Engine
malfunction.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
shop.
Socket
for
on-board
diagnosis,
see
page
362.
Rear
fog
light Rear
fog
light
is
switched
on.
Rear
fog
light,
see
page
179.
Green
lights
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Seat
belt
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat
is
fastened.
Turn
indicator The
turn
indicator
is
switched
on.If
the
indicator
bulb
flashes
more
rapidly
than
usual,
a
turn
indicator
has
failed.
Turn
indicators,
see
page
141.
Side
lights The
side
lights
are
switched
on.Side
lights/low-beam
headlights,
seepage
175.Low-beam
headlights
Low-beam
headlights
are
switched
on.
Side
lights/low-beam
headlights,
see
page
175.
Lane
Departure
Warning If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.
At
least
one
lane marking
has
been
detected
and
warnings
can
be
issued
on
at
least
one
side
of
the
vehicle.
Lane
Departure
Warning,
see
page
207.
High-beam
assistance High-beam
assistance
is
switched
on.
The
high-beam
headlights
are
switched on
and
off
automatically
according
to
traffic
conditions.
High-beam
assistance,
see
page
178.
Automatic
Hold Automatic
Hold
is
activated.
The
vehicle
is
held
automatically
when
at
a
standstill.
Automatic
Hold,
see
page
139.
Manual
Speed
Limiter If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
thesystem
is
switched
on.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
set
speed
limit
is
exceeded.
For
further
information:
Manual
Speed
Limiter,
see
page
240.
Cruise
Control Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
active.
Cruise
Control,
see
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