2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
see
page
244.
Speed
Limit
Assist Indicator
lamp
illuminates
together
with
the
symbol
for
a
cruise
control
system: Speed
Limit
Assist
is
active
and
detected
speed
limits
can
be
adopted
manually
for
the
disj
played
system.
Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
detected
speed
limit
can
be
adopted
with
the
SET
button.
As
soon
as
the
speed
limit
has
been
adopted,
a
green
tick
is
displayed.
For
further
information:
Speed
Limit
Assist,
see
page
253.
Blue
lights High-beam
headlights The
high-beam
headlights
are
switchedon.
High-beam
headlights,
see
page
141.
White
lights M
xDrive:
rear-wheel
drive
activated The
M
xDrive
programme
2WD
is
activaj
ted,
see
page
236.
The
drive
forces
are
distributed
via
the
rear
axle.Fuel
gauge
Principle
The
current
fill
level
of
the
fuel
tank
is
displayed.
General The
angle
of
the
vehicle
may
cause
the
display
to
fluctuate.
For
notes
on
refuelling,
see
page
326.
Display An
arrow
next
to
the
petrol
pump
symbol
indicates
on
which
side
of the
vehicle
the
fuel
filler
flap
is
loj
cated.
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
a
number.
Revolution
counter
It
is
vital
to
avoid
engine
speeds
in
the
red
warnj
ing
zone.
In
this
zone,
the
fuel
supply
is
interrupj
ted
to
protect
the
engine.
Standby
state
and
drive- ready
state
OFF
in
the
revolution
counter
inj
dicates
that
the
drive-ready
state is
switched
off
and
the
standbystate
is
switched
on.
The
letters
READY
in
the
revoluj
tion
counter
indicate
that
the
Auto Start
Stop
function
is
ready
for
automatic
engine
starting.
For
more
information,
see
Rest
state,
standby
state
and
drive-ready
state,
see
page
41.
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Engine
oil
temperature
Display
'xCold
engine:
the
pointer
is
loj
cated
at
a
low
temperature
value.
Drive
at
moderate
enj
gine
and
road
speeds.'xNormal
operating
temperaj
ture:
the
pointer
is
in
the
midj
dle
or
the
bottom
half
of
the
temperature
display.'xHot
engine:
the
pointer
is
located
at
a
high temperature
value.
A
Check
Control
message
is
also
displayed.
To
check
the
coolant
level,
see
page
358.
Outside
temperature
General
If
the
display
drops
to
+3


Drive
mode'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
arrow
2.
Range
Principle
The
range
shows
what
distance
can
still
be
covj
ered
with
the
current
amount
of
fuel
in
the
tank.
General The
estimated
range
available
with
the
remainingfuel
is
permanently
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
briefly
if the
remaining
range
is
low.
If
a
dynamic
driving
style
is
adopted,
for
example
fast
cornering,
enj gine
function
cannot
be
ensured
at
all
times.
If
the
range
drops
below
approximately
50
km,
30
miles
the
Check
Control
message
is
disj played
continuously.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
range
drops
below
50
km,
30
miles,
the
engine
may
no
longer
be
supplied
with
suffij cient
fuel.
Engine
function
is
no
longer
ensured.There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Refuel
in
good
time.
Display
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
a
number
next
to
the
fuel
gauge.
Service
requirements
Principle
The
function
shows
the
current
service
requirej ments
and
related
maintenance
jobs.
General The
distance
or
time
remaining
until
the
nextservice
is
displayed
briefly
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter
after
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
current
service
requirements
can
be
read
out
from
the
vehicle
key
by
a
service
advisor.
Some
information
on
service
requirements
can
also
be
shown
on
the
BMW
display
key.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More
detailed
information
on
the
maintenance
work
required
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Service
requirements
Essential
maintenance
routines
and
any
statj
utory
inspections
required
are
displayed.4.Select
an
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SymbolsSymj
bolsDescriptionNo
servicing
is
currently
needed.Maintenance
or
a
statutory
inspection
is
due
soon.Servicing
is
overdue.
Entering
deadlines
Enter
deadlines
for
statutory
vehicle
inspections.
Ensure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
correctly
in
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Service
requirements4.BMW
Service5.Date:6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Service
history
Principle Maintenance
that
has
been
performed
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
function
is available
as
soon
as
a
maintenance
visit
has
been
documented
in
the
vehicle
data.
General
Have
maintenance
work
performed
by
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Themaintenance
work
carried
out
is
documented
inthe
vehicle
data.
Displays
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Service
requirements
Essential
maintenance
routines
and
any
statj
utory
inspections
required
are
displayed.4.

Service
history5.Select
an
entry
to
display
more
detailed
inforj mation.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionGreen:
maintenance
has
been
carried
out
on
time.Yellow:
maintenance
has
been
carried
out
later
than
scheduled.Maintenance
has
not
been
carj
ried
out.
Shift
point
indicator
Principle
The
system
recommends
the
most
efficient
gear
for
the
current
driving
situation.
General
The
shift
point
indicator
is
active
in
Sequential
mode
of
the
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission.
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DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift
up
into
most
efficient
gear.Shift
down
into
most
efficient
gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
withovertaking
restrictiondisplay
Speed
Limit
Info
Principle
Speed
Limit
Info
shows
the
currently
applicable speed
limit
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applijcable,
the
Head-Up
Display,
as
well
as
additionalsigns
where
necessary;
for
example,
in
wet
conjditions.
GeneralThe
camera
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror
dejtects
road
signs
at
the
edge
of
the
road
as
well as
variable
overhead
signs.
Road
signs
with
additional
instructions,
for
examj ple
restrictions
applicable
in
wet
conditions,
aretaken
into
account
and
compared
with
internalvehicle
data,
for
example
the
windscreen
wipersignal.
The
road
sign
and
associated
additionalinstructions
are
then
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
Head-Up
Display,
if
applicable,
or
ignored,
depending
on
the
situation.
Some
addij tional
signs
are
taken
into
account
for
speed
limit
evaluation,
but
are
not
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
The
system
takes
the
information
saved
in
the
navigation
system
into
account
and
also
displays the
speed
limits
for
sections
of
road
with
no
road
signs.
Overtaking
restriction
display
Principle
Overtaking
restriction
signs
and
end
of
restriction signs
which
have
been
detected
by
the
cameraare
indicated
by
corresponding
symbols
in
theinstrument
cluster
and,
if
applicable,
the
Head-
Up
Display.
General
The
system
considers
overtaking
restrictions
and
ends
of
restrictions
that
are
indicated
by
means
of
signs.
Nothing
will
be
displayed
in
the
following
situaj tions:'xIn
countries
where
overtaking
restrictions
are primarily
shown
by
road
markings.'xOn
routes
without
signs.'xIn
the
case
of
railway
crossings,
lane
markjings
and
other
situations
which
indicate
anovertaking
restriction
but
which
are
not
signj
posted
to
this
effect.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
an
addij
tional
symbol
with
distance
information
may
also
be
displayed
to
indicate
the
end
of
the
overtaking
restriction
display.
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
arisk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
thetraffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situationand
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
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OverviewCamera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror.Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Displaying
Speed
Limit
Info
General Depending
on
the
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
is
displayed
permanently
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter
or
via
iDrive.
Activating Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.If
applicable,
Driving5.Speed
Assistant6.Speed
limits7.Show
current
limit
Display
GeneralDepending
on
the
national
equipment,
additional
signs
and
overtaking
restrictions
are
displayed
together
with
Speed
Limit
Info.
Speed
Limit
Info
Present
speed
limit.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipj
ment,
Speed
Limit
Info
may
not
be
available.
The
display
flashes
if
the
detected
speed
limit has
been
exceeded.
Overtaking
restriction
display No
overtaking.
End
of
overtaking
restriction.
Additional
signsSymbolsDescription
Speed
limit
with
time
limit.
Speed
limit
only
applies
in
wet
conditions.
Speed
limit
only
applies
in
snowy
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SymbolsDescription
Speed
limit
applies
to
exit
on
left.
Speed
limit
applies
to
exit
on
right.
Speed
Limit
Info
with
preview
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
an
addij
tional
symbol
with
distance
information
may
also
be
displayed
to
indicate
that
a
change
in
speed limit
is
ahead.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
temporary
speed
limits
may
also
be
displayed;
for
example,
speed
limits
at
roadworks
or
traffic management
systems.
Temporary
speed
limits
can
only
be
displayed
if the
following
services
are
selected
in
the
dataprotection
menu,
see
page
69,
for
the
navigation
system:
'xLearning
map'xMap
update
Settings
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.If
applicable,
Driving5.Speed
Assistant6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xWarning
when
speeding:
activate
or
dej
activate
the
flashing
of
the
Speed
Limit Info
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applicable,
the
Head-Up
Display
when
the
currently
applicable
speed
limit
is
exj
ceeded.
The
warning
that
is
issued
when
a
speed
limit
is
exceeded
may
depend
on
the
Speed
Limit
Assist
settings.'xShow
speeding:
the
speed
limit
detecj
ted
by
the
Speed
Limit
Info
is
indicated
by a
mark
in
the
speedometer
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.System
limits
Functionality
may
be
limited
or
incorrect
informajtion
may
be
displayed
in
some
situations
suchas:'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xIf
road
signs
are
fully
or
partially
obscured
byobjects,
stickers
or
paint.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
too
close
to
the
vehicle
ahead.'xIn
the
case
of
bright
oncoming
light
or
strongreflections.'xIf
the
area
of
windscreen
in
front
of
the
rear-
view
mirror
is
covered
with
condensation,
dirt, stickers,
labels,
etc.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
due
to
excesj
sively
high
temperatures
and
has
been
temj
porarily
deactivated.'xAs
a
result
of
incorrect
detection
by
the
camj
era.'xIf
the
speed
limits
stored
in
the
navigation system
or
road
data
are
incorrect.'xIn
the
case
of
speed
limits
that
depend
or
thetime
of
day
or
day
of
the
week.'xIn
areas
not
covered
by
the
navigation
sysjtem.'xIf
there
are
navigation
discrepancies,
for
exj
ample
due
to
changes
in
road
layout.'xIn
the
case
of
electronic
road
signs.'xWhen
overtaking
buses
or
trucks
with
road sign
stickers.'xIf
traffic
signs
do
not
correspond
to
the
standj
ard.'xIf
road
signs
are
detected
that
apply
to
a
parj
allel
road.'xIn
the
case
of
country-specific
signs
or
road
layouts.'xDuring
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Selection
lists
Principle
The
instrument
cluster
or
the
Head-Up
Display can
show
lists
for
certain
functions
and
can
beused
for
operation
where
applicable.
'xEntertainment
source.'xCurrent
audio
source.'xRecent
calls
list.
If
applicable,
the
relevant
menu
is
opened
on
theControl
Display.
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
list
in
the
injstrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustration.
Displaying
and
using
the
listButtonFunctionTo
change
the
entertainment
source.
Press
the
button
again
to
close
the
list
currently
displayed.Display
the
last
calls
list.Turn
the
knurled
wheel
to
sej
lect
the
desired
setting.
Press
the
knurled
wheel
to
conj
firm
the
setting.
The
list
that
is
currently
selecj ted
can
be
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster
again
by
turnj
ing
the
knurled
wheel.
Journey
data
Principle
Values
relating
to
the
journey,
such
as
the
averj age
consumption
or
the
trip
distance,
are
disjplayed.
General
The
journey
data
can
be
shown
on
the
Control Display
and
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
values
can
be
displayed
and
reset
accordingto
different
intervals;
for
example,
after
refuelling.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
shown
as
a
function
of
the
set
interval:
'xSet
interval
for
displaying
the
journey
data.'xAverage
fuel
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