2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolStatusEmergency
stop
function
active.
Without
lane
change
function:
SymbolStatusSteering
wheel
symbol
green:
If
lane
boundaries
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Steering
wheel
symbol
grey:
Lane
tracking
interrupted
briefly.Steering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
If
lane
boundaries
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Steering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steering
wheel.
System
remains
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steering
wheel.
Interruption
of
lane
tracking
is imminent.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Lane
tracking
is
switched
off.
System
limits
Only
use
the
system
if
the
driver
is
no
longer
tooperate
the
vehicle.
The
system
cannot
replace
the
kind
of
performj ance
that
would
be
delivered
by
a
driver
who
iscapable
of
driving.
Dynamic
brake
lights
Principle
The
brake
lights
flash
to
warn
road
users
behind the
vehicle
that
an
emergency
braking
manoeuj vre
is
being
performed.
This
can
reduce
the
risk
of
a
rear-end
collision.
General
'xNormal
braking:
brake
lights
illuminate.'xHeavy
braking:
brake
lights
flash.
Shortly
before
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
standstill,
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
activated.
To
switch
off
the
hazard
warning
lights:
'xAccelerate.'xPress
the
hazard
warning
lights
button.
BMW
Drive
Recorder
Principle
The
system
saves
short
video
recordings
of
the
vehicle
environment
in
order
to
document
traffic conditions,
for
example.
In
addition,
the
following
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General
There
are
various
ways
of
saving
video
recordj ings.'xAutomatic
saving
of
recordings.
The
function
makes
it
possible
to
document the
circumstances
of
an
accident.'xManual
saving
of
recordings.
The
function
makes
it
possible
to
document traffic
conditions.
The
system
records
for
up
to
20
seconds
before
and
after
the
save
function
is
activated.
Cameras
for
assistance
systems
are
used,
for
exj
ample
Panorama
View.
Data
protection
The
reliability
of
the
recording
and
the
use
of
video
recordings
depend
on
the
legal
regulations in
the
country
where
the
system
is
to
be
used.
The
user
is
responsible
for
the
use
of
the
system and
for
complying
with
the
provisions
that
applyin
each
case.
Before
using
for
the
first
time,
the
vehicle
manuj facture
recommends
checking
that
there
are
no legal
or
official
restrictions
on
using
the
system
inthe
state
or
country
in
question.
Additionally,
thelegality
of
using
the
system
should
be
checked
at
regular
intervals,
especially
if
the
vehicle
frej
quently
crosses
borders.
If
anyone
else
drives
the
vehicle,
he/she
must
be
given
information
about
the
system.
Information
about
the
system
must
also
be
provided
if
the
vehicle
is
passed
on
to
anyone
else.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
system
is
activated.'xRecording
type
selected.'xRecording
duration
selected.
Activating/deactivating The
BMW
Drive
Recorder
must
be
activated
bej
fore
using
the
recording
function
for
the
first time.
Via
iDrive:1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Settings4.Recording
allowed5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Recording
functions
Automatic
recording The
recording
is
saved
automatically
when
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
an
accident.
Manual
recording
Using
the
button:
Press
and
hold
the
button.
Via
iDrive:
1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Start
recording
To
cancel
the
recording:
Cancel.
Playing
and
managing
recordings Saved
video
recordings
can
be
played,
exportedand
deleted.
For
your
own
safety,
the
recording
is
only
shown at
the
front
if
the
speed
is
below
approximately3
km/h,
approx.
2
mph.
In
the
case
of
some
najtional-market
versions,
the
recording
is
onlyshown
with
the
parking
brake
applied
or
with
theselector
lever
in
position
P.
Via
iDrive:
1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Saved
recordings4.Select
the
desired
recording.5.Select
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'xPause'xExport'xDelete'xPrevious
recording'xNext
recording
If
the
cameras
switched
during
the
recording,
it
is
possible
to
select
various
video
sections.
Settings
General Various
settings
can
be
made.
Recording
type
Via
iDrive:
1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Settings4.RECORDING
TYPE5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xManually'xAutomatically
Recording
duration Via
iDrive:
1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Settings4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xBefore
trigger
Recording
duration
before
an
event.'xAfter
trigger
Recording
duration
after
an
event.
Cameras Via
iDrive:
1.Apps2.Drive
Recorder3.Settings4.Camera
selection5.Select
the
desired
camera.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
system
switchesto
All
cameras
automatically.
System
limits In
the
event
of
a
serious
accident,
recordings
may
not
be
saved
if,
for
example,
the
damage
to the
vehicle
is
too
extensive
or
the
power
supplywas
interrupted.
PostCrash
m
iBrake
Principle
The
system
can
automatically
bring
the
vehicle to
a
standstill
in
certain
accident
situations
withj
out
the
involvement
of
the
driver.
The
risk
of
a
further
collision
and
its
consequences
can
thereby
be
reduced.
At
a
standstillOnce
the
vehicle
has
come
to
a
halt,
the
brake
isreleased
automatically.
Harder
vehicle
braking
In
certain
situations,
it
may
be
necessary
to
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
standstill
more
quickly
than
is possible
with
automatic
braking.
To
do
so,
brake
quickly
and
firmly.
For
a
brief
pej
riod,
the
braking
pressure
will
be
higher
than
that
achieved
with
the
automatic
braking
function.
Automatic
braking
is
interrupted.
Cancelling
automatic
brakingIn
certain
situations,
it
may
be
necessary
to
canj
cel
automatic
braking,
for
example
for
an
evasive
manoeuvre.
Cancel
automatic
braking:
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Attentiveness
assistant
GeneralThe
system
can
detect
decreasing
attentiveness
or
the
onset
of
fatigue
in
the
driver
on
long
moj
notonous
journeys,
for
example
on
motorways.
In such
situations,
the
system
recommends
taking
a
break.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
your
physical
condition
correctly.
Increasing
inattention
or
faj tigue
might
not
be
detected,
or
may
not
be
dejtected
in
good
time.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
you,
as
the
driver,
are
rested and
alert.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Function
The
system
is
switched
on
every
time
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on.
After
commencement
of
the
journey,
the
system
adapts
to
the
driver
so
that
any
decrease
in
atj
tention
or
fatigue
can
be
detected.
This
process
considers
the
following
criteria:
'xPersonal
driving
style,
for
example
steering.'xDriving
conditions,
for
example
time
of
day, duration
of
journey.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
attenj
tiveness
of
the
driver
through
the
Driver
Atj
tention
Camera.
The
system
is
active
from
approx.
70
km/h,
43
mph
and
can
also
display
a
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
Break
recommendations
To
adjust The
attentiveness
assistant
is
automatically
acjtive
every
time
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
can
thus
display
break
recommendations.
Break
recommendations
can
also
be
switched
on
or
off
and
adjusted
via
iDrive.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Attentiveness
Assistant5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xStandard:
the
break
recommendation
is
given
with
a
defined
value.'xSensitive:
the
break
recommendation
is
given
earlier.'xOff:
no
break
recommendation
is
given.
Display
If
the
driver
shows
signs
of
decreasing
attention
or
of
fatigue,
a
message
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
The
following
settings
can
be
selected
during the
display.
After
a
break,
another
break
recommendation cannot
be
displayed
until
after
approximately
45
minutes
at
the
earliest.
System
limits The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
sitjuations
such
as
the
following
and
an
incorrect
warning,
or
no
warning
at
all,
may
be
given:
'xIf
the
time
is
set
incorrectly.'xWhen
the
speed
is
predominantly
below
apj prox.
70
km/h,
43
mph.'xIf
a
sporty
driving
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is
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'xIn
active
driving
situations,
for
example
frej
quent
lane
changes.'xIn
poor
road
conditions.'xIn
strong
crosswinds.
The
system
is
reset
approximately
45
minutes after
the
vehicle
is
stopped,
for
example
when
taking
a
break
during
a
long
motorway
journey.
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Driving
Stability
Control
SystemsVehicle
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.
Anti-lock
Brake
System ABS
ABS
prevents
the
wheels
from
locking
when
thebrakes
are
applied.
Steering
control
is
retained
even
during
full
brakj
ing,
which
enhances
active
road
safety.
ABS
is
operational
each
time
the
engine
is
starj
ted.
Brake
assist
When
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
quickly,
the
system
automatically
applies
maximum
braking
power.
This
keeps
the
stopping
distance
as
short as
possible
in
full
braking
situations.
The
advanj
tages
offered
by
the
Anti-lock
Brake
System
ABS
can
also
be
utilised
to
the
full.
The
pressure
on
the
brake
should
be
maintained
for
the
duration
of
the
full-braking
process.
Adaptive
brake
assist
In
conjunction
with
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC, this
system
ensures
that
the
brake
responds
even
more
quickly
when
braking
in
critical
situaj
tions.
Drive-off
assistant
Principle
The
system
provides
support
when
driving
off
on
upward
gradients.
Driving
off
1.Hold
the
vehicle
in
place
by
depressing
the
foot
brake.2.Release
the
foot
brake
and
drive
off
without delay.
The
vehicle
is
held
for
approximately
2
secondsafter
the
foot
brake
has
been
released.
Depending
on
the
vehicle's
load,
the
vehicle
may
roll
backwards
a
little.
M
menu
Principle
The
M1
and
M2
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
can
be
used
to
store
individual
settings
for
the
vehicle
and
call
them
up
again
when
required.
General The
buttons
are
set
in
the
configuration
that
isappropriate
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
individually
adjusted.
If
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
after
the
vehij
cle
has
been
in
rest
state,
an
efficient
vehicle
state
is
active
by
default.
Configuration
via
the buttons
is
deactivated.
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note
WARNING
Depending
on
the
settings,
DSC
may
only
be
available
to
a
limited
extent
or
not
at
all
when
the
M1
or
M2
button
is
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
settings
for
DSC
in
iDrive
and
react
actively
if
necessary.
Adjust
the
driving
style
and
react
if
necessary.
Settings
The
settings
for
the
following
systems
can
be stored
for
the
M1
or
M2
buttons:
Symj
bolMeaning
Engine:
programs
of
M
Engine
Dyj
namics
Control,
see
page
151.
Transmission:
Drivelogic,
see
page
149:
switching
modes
and
Drivelogic
programmes.
Chassis:
programs
of
Adaptive
M
suspension,
see
page
287.
Steering:
programmes
of
Servoj
tronic,
see
page
238.
Brake:
programs
for
the
brake,
see
page
238.
DSC:
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC,
see
page
234,
and
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM,
see
page
235.
M
xDrive:
programs
of
M
xDrive,
see
page
236.
Auto
Start/Stop:
Auto
Start
Stop
function,
see
page
135.
Sound
Control:
sound
control,
see
page
152.Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheelButtonFunctionM1M2
Button
in
the
centre
console
SETUP
Configuring Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Select
the
desired
setting.5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
individual
settings
are
saved
for
the
configuj
ration
that
is
currently
being
used.
When
M1
or
M2
is
active,
any
changes
to
the setting
are
applied
immediately.
Using
the
button
A
reduced
number
of
systems
and
functions
can be
adjusted
directly.
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2.Select
the
required
setting
by
turning
theController.3.Select
the
required
program
by
pressing
the
Controller.
Activating
Press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'xActivate
M1.'xActivate
M2.
If
DSC
OFF
or
MDM
is
set
in
Configure
M1
or
Configure
M2,
a
message
appears
in
the
inj
strument
cluster.
This
message
is
operated
by pressing
the
button
again.
Deactivating
Press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steering
wheel again.
Resetting
the
configuration
Individual
settings
can
be
reset
to
default
values. Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Reset5.Yes
To
interrupt
resetting:
No
Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSymbol
illuminated:
correspondj
ing
configuration
is
activated.Symbol
illuminated
and
addij
tional
lettering
Cannot
be
activated
appears:
configuration
cannot
be
activated
due
to
the
current
dynamic
driving
situaj
tion.
Reactivate
the
configuration
once
the
lettering
disappears.
M
MODE
Principle
The
driving
experience
can
be
adapted
to
the
sitj
uation
using
various
programs.
General The
following
programs
are
available:
'xROAD'xSPORT'xWith
Competition
package:
TRACK
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.
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