2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

With
radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
in
the
lower
area
of
the
front
bumper.
Keep
the
radar
sensor
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
be switched
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.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
a
detected
pejdestrian
or
a
cyclist,
a
warning
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
A
red
symbol
is
displayed
and
an
acousj
tic
warning
sounds.
Take
action
yourself
immediately
by
braking
or
swerving.
Brake
intervention
The
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
take
action.
If
the
brake
is
operated
during
a
warning,
maximum braking
force
will
be
applied.
Braking
force
assisjtance
requires
that
the
brake
pedal
is
depressedsufficiently
quickly
and
firmly
beforehand.
In
addition,
the
system
can
assist
with
a
brake
inj
tervention
if
there
is
the
risk
of
a
collision.
At
low
speeds,
the
vehicle
can
be
braked
to
a
stop.
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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
injformation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
reacts
to
pedestrians
and
cyclists
ifyour
own
speed
is
below
approx.
80
km/h,50
mph.
Detection
range The
detection
ability
of
the
system
is
limited.
As
a
result,
the
system
may
fail
to
give
warnings
or
may
give
warnings
late.
For
example
it
is
possible
that
the
following
may
not
be
detected:
'xPartially
concealed
pedestrians.'xPedestrians
who
are
not
detected
as
such due
to
the
viewing
angle
or
outline.'xPedestrians
outside
the
detection
range.'xPedestrians
less
than
approximately
80
cm,
32
in
tall.Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
some
situations,
for
example:'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xIf
vehicle
stability
control
systems
are
deactij vated,
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
imj pair
radar
sensor
operation
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Night
Vision
with
personand
animal
recognition
Principle Night
Vision
with
person
and
animal
recognition
is
a
night
vision
system.
An
infrared
camera
scans
the
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
and
warns
of
people
and
animals
on
the
road.
Warm
objects
with
a
shape
similar
to
huj
man
beings
or
animals
are
detected
by
the
sysj
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The
thermal
image
can
be
shown
on
theControl
Display
as
needed.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
detected
obj jects
are
illuminated
with
the
Dynamic
Marker
Light
for
better
detection.
GeneralThermal
image
The
heat
radiated
by
objects
in
the
camera's
field
of
view
is
shown.
Warm
objects
are
shown
light
and
cold
objects dark.
Recognition
depends
on
the
temperature
differj ential
relative
to
the
background
and
on
the amount
of
heat
radiated
by
the
object.
Objectswith
a
low
temperature
difference
in
relation
to
the
environment
or
which
are
only
radiating
low
levels
of
heat
can
therefore
only
be
detected
to
a
limited
degree.
For
safety
reasons,
the
image
is
only
shown
at
speeds
greater
than
5
km/h,
approx.
3
mph
and
in
low
ambient
light
conditions
if
the
low-beam
headlights
are
switched
on.
A
still
image
is
intermittently
displayed
for
a
fracj
tion
of
a
second.
Person
and
animal
recognition
The
object
detection
and
warning
system
only
operates
in
the
dark.
Objects
with
a
shape
similar
to
a
human
and which
are
radiating
sufficient
levels
of
heat
are
detected.
The
system
also
detects
animals
of
a
certain
size,
for
example
deer.
The
Control
Display
shows
the
following
when
the
thermal
image
function
is
active:
'xPersons
detected
by
the
system:
in
light
yelj low.'xAnimals
detected
by
the
system:
in
dark
yelj
low.
Object
detection
range
in
good
ambient
condij tions:
'xPerson
recognition:
up
to
approximately
100
m,
330
ft.'xRecognition
of
larger
animals:
up
to
approxij mately
150
m,
490
ft.'xRecognition
of
medium-sized
animals:
up
to
approximately
70
m,
230
ft.
Environmental
conditions
can
restrict
the
availaj
bility
of
object
detection.
If
the
vehicle
systems
detect
that
the
vehicle
is
in a
built-up
area,
animal
detection
is
temporarily
switched
off.
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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.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Thermal
image
Camera
At
low
outside
temperatures,
the
camera
is
autoj matically
heated.
If
the
vehicle
lights
are
on,
the
camera
lens
will
be
cleaned
periodically
when
the
windscreen
washer
system
is
operated.
Switching
on
Automatic
activation When
it's
dark,
the
system
is
automatically
actij
vated
at
the
start
of
each
journey.
Switching
on
the
thermal
image In
addition
to
the
warning
function,
the
thermal
image
of
the
Night
Vision
camera
can
be
disj
played
on
the
Control
Display.
This
function
has no
effect
on
object
detection.
Press
the
button.
The
camera
image
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
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Adjusting
the
thermal
image
When
the
thermal
image
is
switched
on,
it
is
posj
sible
to
adjust
the
brightness
and
contrast.
Via
iDrive:1.Select
brightness
or
contrast:'x

Brightness.'x

Contrast.2.Set
the
desired
value.
Warning
function
Display
SymbolMeaningPerson
warning.Animal
warning.System
illuminates
red.Advance
warning.Symbol
flashes
red
and
an acoustic
signal
sounds.Acute
warning.
The
displayed
symbol
may
vary
and
shows
the side
of
the
carriageway
on
which
the
person
oranimal
has
been
detected.
Warning
for
persons
or
animals
in
danger
If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
a
detected
perj
son
or
animal,
a
warning
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
Although
the
shape
and
heat
radiation
are
evaluj
ated,
false
alarms
cannot
be
ruled
out.
Warning
zone
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The
warning
zone
for
person
warning
consists
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.
For
animal
warnings,
no
distinction
is
made
bejtween
the
central
or
extended
zone.
The
entire
zone
follows
the
direction
of
the
vehij
cle
based
on
steering
angle
and
changes
with
vehicle
speed.
As
vehicle
speed
increases,
the
range
becomes
longer
and
wider,
for
example.
Advance
warning
An
advance
warning
for
persons
is
displayed
if
a
person
is
detected
in
the
central
zone
directly
in
front
of
the
vehicle
or
to
the
right
and
left
in
the
extended
zone.
Advance
warning
for
animals
is
displayed
if
an animal
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.
In
the
event
of
an
advance
warning,
brake
or
takeevasive
action.
Acute
warning Acute
warning
is
displayed
if
a
person
or
an
anij
mal
is
detected
in
the
immediate
vicinity
of
the
vehicle.
In
the
event
of
an
acute
warning,
immediately brake
or
take
evasive
action.
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Display
in
the
Head-Up
Display
The
warning
is
displayed
simultaneously
in
the Head-Up
Display
and
in
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits
Basic
limits
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
some
situations,
for
example:'xOn
steep
brows
or
hollows
of
hills
and
on
tight
bends.'xIf
the
camera
is
dirty
or
damaged.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xAt
very
high
outside
temperatures.
Limits
of
person
and
animal
recognition
In
some
situations,
it
is
possible
that
persons
are
recognised
as
animals
and
animals
as
persons.
Small
animals
are
not
detected
by
object
recogj
nition,
even
if
they
can
be
clearly
seen
in
the
imj
age.
Detection
may
be
limited
in
the
following
circumj
stances,
for
example:
'xIf
persons
or
animals,
particularly
their
head,
are
partly
or
wholly
concealed.'xIf
persons
are
not
standing
upright,
for
examj ple
if
they
are
lying
down.'xIf
there
are
cyclists
on
non-conventional
cyjcles,
for
example
recumbent
cycles.'xIf
the
system
has
been
physically
damaged,
for
example
after
an
accident.Dynamic
Marker
Light
General
In
addition
to
the
warning,
detected
objects
are illuminated
with
the
Dynamic
Marker
Light.
The
Dynamic
Marker
Light
is
available
from
a speed
of
approx.
20
km/h,
12
mph.
The
object
is
illuminated
until
it
moves
out
of
the
warning
zone.
The
indicator
lamp
for
the
high-beam
headlights
is
illuminated
when
the
Dynamic
Marker
Light
is
activated.
The
Dynamic
Marker
Light
is
a
component
of
the
LED
or
laser
headlights.
Operating
requirements
'xAutomatic
driving
lights
control
is
active.'xLow-beam
headlights
or
high-beam
headj
lights
are
switched
on.'xNo
light
sources
or
illuminated
road
users
in the
warning
zone.
Activating/deactivating
Via
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Switching
off
temporarily
Operate
the
headlight
flasher
while
the
Dynamic
Marker
Light
is
activated.
The
Dynamic
Marker
Light
is
switched
off
for
the
current
warning.
Lane
Departure
Warning
Principle
The
Lane
Departure
Warning
issues
a
warning
if the
vehicle
leaves
the
road
or
its
lane.
General This
camera-based
system
warns
once
a
minij
mum
speed
has
been
reached.
The
minimum
speed
is
country-specific
and
is
displayed
in
the
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
Systems.
Warnings
are
issued
in
the
form
of
steering wheel
vibrations.
The
strength
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
can
be
adjusted.
The
system
does
not
issue
a
warning
if
the
driver indicates
in
the
corresponding
direction
before
leaving
the
driving
lane.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
if
a
lane
marking
is
crossed
in
the
speed
range
up
to
210
km/h,
apj
prox.
130
mph,
the
system
may
intervene
not
only
by
vibrating
but
also
with
a
brief
active
steerj
ing
intervention.
The
system
thereby
helps
to
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
course
of
the
road
and
the
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
inj tervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
In
the
event
of
a
warning,
do
not
move
the
steerj
ing
wheel
unnecessarily
abruptly.
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
interjvene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Operating
requirements
The
lane
marking
must
be
detected
by
the
camj
era
in
order
for
the
Lane
Departure
Warning
to be
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror.
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the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation Lane
Departure
Warning
is
activated
automatij
cally
at
the
start
of
a
journey
if
the
function
was
switched
on
the
last
time
the
engine
was
stopj ped.
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
settingsare
activated
and
saved
for
the
current
driverprofile.
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
be
switched
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.Lane
departure
warning6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xEarly'xMedium'xReduced:
depending
on
the
situation,some
warnings
are
suppressed,
for
examj
ple
during
overtaking
manoeuvres
without
using
turn
indicators
or
when
deliberately
crossing
lane
markings
on
bends.'xOff:
no
warnings
are
given.
The
selected
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Adjusting
the
strength
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Feedback
via
steering
wheel5.Vibration
intensity6.Select
the
desired
setting.Seite
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