2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

Avoidance
assistant
Principle
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
certain
situaj tions
when
there
is
a
need
to
avoid
something, for
example
people
or
obstacles
that
appear
sudjdenly.
General
The
system
issues
warnings
and
intervenes
to provide
support
if
there
is
a
possibility
to
perform
an
evasive
manoeuvre
to
the
side.
Sensors
monj itor
and
detect
the
space
around
the
vehicle.
The
system
then
utilises
the
detected
free
space
to
perform
the
evasive
manoeuvre
by
steering
the
vehicle
safely
and
precisely
in
the
direction
specified
by
the
driver.
Safety
notes
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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responsesare
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectlyor
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
in
the
bumpers.
Front
bumper
in
middle.
Front
bumper
at
side.
Rear
bumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
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Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror.Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Operating
requirements
'xPerson
warning
with
braking
function,
see
page
199,
is
switched
on.'xFront-end
collision
warning
with
light
braking
function,
see
page
189,
is
switched
on.'xThe
sensors
detect
adequate
space
around
the
vehicle.
Switching
on/off
The
system
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
Warning
with
avoidance
assistance
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
a
detected
vehijcle,
a
warning
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
SymbolMeasureSymbol
illuminates
red:
advance
warning.
Brake
and
increase
the
distance.Symbol
flashes
red
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
for
obj stacles.
Brake
and
perform
an
evasive
maj
noeuvre,
if
necessary.Symbol
flashes
red
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
for
people.
Brake
and
perform
an
evasive
maj
noeuvre,
if
necessary.
Acute
warning
with
avoidance
assistance
An
acute
warning
is
given
when
the
vehicle
is
apj
proaching
another
object
at
a
high
differential speed
and
there
is
an
immediate
risk
of
a
collij
sion.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally
if
there
is
an
acute
warning.
The
system
provides
support for
the
driver's
evasive
manoeuvres
if
there
is
a
risk
of
collision.
An
acute
warning
can
be
triggered
even
without a
previous
advance
warning.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
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Detection
range
The
detection
ability
of
the
system
is
limited.
Only
objects
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
For
this
reason,
the
system
may
fail
to
respond
or
only
respond
after
a
delay.
For
example
it
is
possible
that
the
following
may
not
be
detected:
'xSlow-moving
vehicle
when
approaching
it
at
high
speed.'xVehicles
suddenly
cutting
in
or
braking
heavj
ily.'xVehicles
with
an
unusual
rear
appearance.'xTwo-wheeled
vehicles
ahead.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xWhen
Driving
Stability
Control
Systems
are limited
or
deactivated,
for
example
DSC
OFF.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
windjscreen
in
front
of
the
rear-view
mirror
is
soiledor
covered.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
due
to
excesj
sively
high
temperatures
and
has
been
temj
porarily
deactivated.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
start/stop
button.'xDuring
the
camera
calibration
process
immejdiately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
there
is
sustained
glare
due
to
oncoming
light,
for
example
if
the
sun
is
low
in
the
sky.'xIn
the
dark.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
if
the
radar
sensors
are
soiled
or
covered.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
after
work
performed
incorrectly
on
the
vehicle paintwork
near
to
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects,
for
example
stickers
or
decals,
in
the
area
of
the
radar
beam
will
also
rej strict
radar
sensor
operation
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Junction
warning
with
Citybraking
function
Principle
The
system
can
help
to
avoid
accidents
with crossing
traffic
at
junctions
and
crossroads.
If
anaccident
cannot
be
avoided,
the
system
helps
toreduce
the
collision
speed.
The
system
warns
of
the
possible
risk
of
collision in
the
urban
speed
range
and
brakes
automatij
cally,
as
necessary.
General The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senjsors:
'xCamera
in
the
area
of
the
rear-view
mirror.'xSide
radar
sensors
in
the
front
bumper.'xRadar
sensor
in
the
middle
of
the
front
bumper.
A
warning
is
given
at
junctions
and
crossroads
if
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
crossing
traffic.
From
speeds
of
approximately
10
km/h,
6
mph, the
system
provides
a
two-stage
warning
of
anypossible
risk
of
collision
with
vehicles.
The
timing
of
these
warnings
may
vary
depending
on
the
current
driving
situation.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
in
the
instrument cluster
detects
the
driver's
view
behaviour.
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system
also
checks
whether
there
are
any
visualimpairments
present.
The
view
behaviour
and
visibility
conditions
also
affect
the
point
at
which
the
warnings
are
issued.
Detection
range
Vehicles
that
cross
the
vehicle's
direction
of
travel
can
be
detected
by
the
system
as
soon
as these
vehicles
enter
the
detection
range
of
the
system.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conjditions
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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of
your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responsesare
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
Due
to
system
limitations,
individual
functions may
not
work
properly
when
tow-starting/
towing
with
activated
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
off
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
before
tow-starting/
towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror. Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Radar
sensors The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Front
bumper
at
side.
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Front
bumper
in
middle.
Keep
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Automatic
activation
The
system
is
automatically
activated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems
is
shown.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
Configure
INDIVIDUAL:
depending
on
the
equipment,
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
can
be configured
individually.
The
individual
settings
are
activated
and
saved
for
the
current
driver profile.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
in
the
menu,
all
settings
in
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.The
setting
switches
between
the
following:
ALL
ON:
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the sub-functions.
INDIVIDUAL:
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
cannot
beswitched
off
individually.
Switching
off
manually
Press
and
hold
the
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
illuminates
green:
all
Intelligent Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.Button
illuminates
orange:
some
Intelj
ligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off
or
are
currently
not
available.Button
does
not
illuminate:
all
Intellij
gent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Safety
and
warnings5.Front-collision
warning6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xEarly'xMedium'xLate:
only
acute
warnings
are
displayed.
The
selected
time
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
a
detected
vehijcle,
a
warning
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applicable,
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
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bolMeasureRisk
of
collision
with
crossing
vehicle
from
right.Risk
of
collision
with
crossing
vehicle
from
left.Risk
of
collision
with
vehicle
with
unj
identifiable
direction
of
travel.Advance
warning:
Symbol
illuminated
in
red:
advance
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossj
ing
your
own
direction
of
travel.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally,
for
example
by
braking.Acute
warning:
Symbol
flashes
red
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossing
your
own
direction
of
travel.
Brake
and
perform
an
evasive
maj
noeuvre,
if
necessary.
Advance
warning
An
advance
warning
is
displayed,
for
example
if
there
is
an
impending
risk
of
a
collision
with
a
crossing
vehicle.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally
if
there
is
an
advance
warning.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
An
acute
warning
is
displayed
if
there
is
an
immij nent
risk
of
a
collision
with
a
crossing
vehicle.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally
if
there
is
an
acute
warning.
Where
required,
the
system
can
assist
by
braking
the
vehicle
automatically
if there
is
a
risk
of
a
collision.
An
acute
warning
can
be
triggered
even
without a
previous
advance
warning.
Brake
intervention
The
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
take
action.
The
system
can
also
assist
by
braking
the
vehij cle
automatically
if
there
is
a
risk
of
a
collision.
The
vehicle
can
be
braked
to
a
stop.
The
brakes
are
only
applied
if
driving
stability
has
not
been
impaired,
for
example
by
deactivation
of Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC.
A
brake
intervention
can
be
discontinued
either
by
depressing
the
accelerator
pedal
or
by
acj
tively
moving
the
steering
wheel.
Object
detection
may
be
limited.
Take
into
acj
count
the
detection
range
limits
and
the
funcj
tional
limitations.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of accidents
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
reacts
to
crossing
vehicles
if
your
own
speed
is
below
approx.
80
km/h,
50
mph.
Detection
range
The
detection
ability
of
the
system
is
limited.
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For
this
reason,
the
system
may
fail
to
respond
or
only
respond
after
a
delay.
For
example
it
is
possible
that
the
following
may
not
be
detected:'xCrossing
vehicles
concealed
by
buildings,
for example.'xVehicles
suddenly
cutting
in
or
braking
heavj
ily.'xCrossing
two-wheeled
vehicles.'xVehicles
with
an
unusual
side
appearance.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xWhen
Driving
Stability
Control
Systems
are limited
or
deactivated,
for
example
DSC
OFF.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
windjscreen
in
front
of
the
rear-view
mirror
is
soiledor
covered.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
due
to
excesj
sively
high
temperatures
and
has
been
temj
porarily
deactivated.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
starting
the
engine using
the
start/stop
button.'xDuring
the
camera
calibration
process
immejdiately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
there
is
sustained
glare
due
to
oncoming
light,
for
example
if
the
sun
is
low
in
the
sky.'xIn
the
dark.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
if
the
radar
sensors
are
soiled
or
covered.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
after
work
performed
incorrectly
on
the
vehicle paintwork
near
to
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects,
for
example
stickers
or
decals,
in
the
area
of
the
radar
beam
will
also
rej strict
radar
sensor
operation
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Sensitivity
of
the
warnings
The
higher
the
sensitivity
of
the
warning
settings,
for
example
warning
time,
the
more
warnings
are displayed.
As
a
result,
there
may
also
be
an
injcreased
number
of
premature
or
unjustifiedwarnings
and
responses.
Person
warning
with
City light
braking
function
Principle The
system
can
help
to
avoid
accidents
with
pejdestrians
and
cyclists.
If
an
accident
cannot
be
avoided,
the
system
helps
to
reduce
the
collision
speed.
The
system
warns
of
the
possible
risk
of
collision in
the
urban
speed
range
and
brakes
automatij cally,
as
necessary.
General
At
speeds
above
approx.
5
km/h,
3
mph,
the
sysj tem
warns
of
the
possible
risk
of
collision
with
pedestrians
and
cyclists.
Pedestrians
and
cyclists
are
taken
into
account
if
they
are
located
within
the
detection
range
of
the
system.
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj sors,
depending
on
the
equipment:
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in
the
area
of
the
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Detection
range
The
detection
zone
in
front
of
the
vehicle
conj
sists
of
two
parts:
'xCentral
zone,
arrow
1,
directly
in
front
of
the vehicle.'xExtended
zone,
arrows
2,
to
the
right
and
leftof
the
central
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
collision
if
persons
are
in
the
central
zone.
A
warning
is
only
given
of
persons
in
the
extended
zone
if
they
are
moving
towards
the
central
zone.
Safety
notes
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.
WARNING
Displays
and
warnings
do
not
relieve
you
of
your
personal
responsibility.
System
limitations
can
mean
that
warnings
or
system
responses are
not
issued
or
are
issued
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justification.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conj
ditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
interj vene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
Due
to
system
limitations,
individual
functions
may
not
work
properly
when
tow-starting/
towing
with
activated
Intelligent
Safety
Sysj
tems.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
off
all
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
before
tow-starting/
towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror. Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Seite
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Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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