2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

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
Button
in
the
vehicle
M
MODE
Programs
ROAD
'xAll
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on.'xAll
Driver
Assistance
Systems
are
available.
SPORT
The
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
The
following
systems
are
deactivated:
'xManual
Speed
Limiter.'xCruise
Control.'xActive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
ACC.'xSpeed
Limit
Assist.'xSpeed
Limit
Info
with
preview.'xSteering
and
lane
control
assistant.'xTraffic-queue
assistant.'xLane
change
assistant.
When
a
system
is
activated,
there
is
an
autoj
matic
switch
to
the
ROAD
program.
With
Competition
package:
TRACK
The
Intelligent
Safety
Systems
are
switched
off.
In
addition
to
the
deactivated
systems
in
the
SPORT
program,
the
following
systems
are deactivated:
'xSpeed
Limit
Info
with
overtaking
restrictiondisplay.'xFront-end
collision
warning
with
braking
funcj
tion.'xAvoidance
assistant.'xPrevention
of
rear
collision.'xHazard
flashing,
which
occurs
in
the
event
of sudden
braking
shortly
before
reaching
astandstill,
is
deactivated.'xThe
Control
Display
is
switched
off.'xThe
radio
is
set
to
mute.
Selecting
a
channel
Press
the
button
to
switch
between
ROAD
and
SPORT.
With
Competition
package:
To
switch
to
the
TRACK
program,
press
and
hold
the
button
until
a
message
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
Confirm
the
message.
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Pressing
the
button
again
switches
back
to
theROAD
program.
Display The
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
theview
of
the
Head-Up
Display
change
as
follows based
on
the
selected
program:ProgrammeDisplayROADStandard
view.SPORTM
view:
individually
set
widgj
ets
are
displayed.With
Competij
tion
package:
TRACKM
view:
individually
set
widgj
ets
are
displayed.
Additional
lettering
TRACK in
the
instrument
cluster.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
Principle
The
system
reduces
engine
power
output
and
applies
the
brakes
on
individual
wheels
thereby
helping,
within
the
limits
imposed
by
the
laws
of
physics,
to
keep
the
vehicle
safely
on
course.
General DSC
detects
the
following
unstable
driving
conj
ditions,
for
example:
'xLoss
of
traction
at
the
rear
which
can
lead
to
oversteer.'xLoss
of
grip
at
the
front
wheels
which
can
lead
to
understeer.Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
example
with
a
roof
rack,
the
higher
centre
of
gravity
can mean
that
driving
safety
is
no
longer
guaranjteed
in
critical
driving
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
material
damage.
Do
not
deactij vate
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
when
drivj
ing
with
a
roof
load.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Deactivate/activate
DSC General
Driving
stability
during
acceleration
and
cornering
is
restricted
if
DSC
is
deactivated.
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To
assist
driving
stability,
re-activate
DSC
assoon
as
possible.
Deactivating
DSC Hold
the
button
down
until
DSC
OFF
isdisplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated.
M
xDrive,
see
page
236,
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
The
required
programme
can
be
selecj
ted.
Activating
DSC Press
the
button.
DSC
OFF
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
lamps
are
extinguished.
Display In
the
instrument
cluster
DSC
OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
when
DSC
is
deactivated.
Indicator
and
warning
lamps If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
DSC
is
deactivated.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
DSC
is regulating
the
acceleration
and
braking forces.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
DSC
has failed.
M
Dynamic
Mode
Principle
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
allows
driving
with
higher
longitudinal
and
transverse
acceleration
on
dry
carriageways,
but
with
restricted
driving
stability.
Only
in
the
absolute
limit
of
the
range
does
the
system
engage
for
stability
purposes
by
reducing
the
engine
power
and
by
brakes
applied
to
the wheels.
In
this
driving
situation,
additional
steerj
ing
corrections
may
be
required.
General When
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
is
activated,
the
active
M
xDrive
program
is:
4WD
SPORT
It
may
be
useful
to
activate
MDM
briefly
in
the following
exceptional
situations:'xWhen
driving
in
slush
or
on
uncleared,
snow-covered
roads.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
to
be
rocked
out
of
or
starjted
in
deep
snow
or
on
a
loose
surface.'xWhen
driving
with
snow
chains.
To
increase
driving
stability,
activate
DSC
again.
Safety
note
WARNING
With
M
Dynamic
Mode
activated
stabilising
enj
gagements
are
only
carried
out
to
a
reduced
degree.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
material
damage.
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.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
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DSC
OFF
Activating/deactivating
MDM
Activating
MDM Press
the
button.The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
in
the
instrument
cluster
illuminate.
Deactivating
MDM Press
the
button.
The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
no
longer
illuminate.
Via
iDrive M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
can
be
configured
forthe
M1
or
M2
buttons.1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

DSC5.MDM
To
activate
the
required
configuration
with
the
selected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
butj ton
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
A
message
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster.
This
message
is
operated
by
pressing
the
button
again.
Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSymbols
illuminate:
M
Dynamic
Mode
is
activated.DSC
indicator
lamp
also
flashes:
M
Dynamic
Mode
is
regulating
the
driving
and
braking
forces.The
indicator
lamps
illuminate:
M
Dynamic
Mode
or
DSC
has
failed.
M
xDrive
Principle
M
xDrive
is
the
vehicle's
four-wheel
drive
system.
The
combination
of
M
xDrive
and
Dynamic
Staj bility
Control
DSC
further
optimises
traction
anddriving
dynamics.
M
xDrive
distributes
the
drive
forces
variably
to
the
front
and
rear
axles
accordj
ing
to
the
driving
situation
and
road
surface
conj ditions.
General
3
M
xDrive
programs
are
available
when
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.
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ProgramsProj
grammeDistribution
of
drive
forces4WDFront
and
rear
axle.4WD
SPORTFront
and
rear
axle.
Main
component,
rear
axle.2WDRear
axle.
A
programme
is
active
automatically
in
the following
situations:
'xWhen
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on:4WD.'xWhen
MDM
is
active:
4WD
SPORT.'xWhen
DSC
is
active:
4WD.
Selecting
a
channel
GeneralIt
is
not
possible
to
change
the
programs
in
dyjnamic
driving
situations.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
required program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
the
M1
or
M2
buttons.
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Deactivate
DSC
accordingly.5.

M
xDrive6.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
accepted
immediately
when
the
M1
or
M2
configuration
is
active.
To
activate
the
required
configuration
with
the
selected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
butj ton
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionIndicator
lamp
illuminates
and
4WD
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster:
4WD
is
activated.Indicator
lamp
illuminates
and
4WD
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster:
4WD
SPORT
is
activated.The
indicator
lamps
illuminate
and
2WD
is
shown
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster:
2WD
is
activated.
Active
M
Differential
The
active
M
Differential
blocks
the
rear
axis
transmission
steplessly,
depending
on
the
drive
situation.
In
so
doing,
even
with
the
DSC
switched
off
and
in
M
Dynamic
Mode,
spinning
of
a
single
rear
wheel
is
avoided
and
therefore
optimum
traction
is
provided
under
all
driving
conditions.
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The
driver
is
responsible
for
a
driving
style
apjpropriate
to
the
situation.
Servotronic
Principle
Servotronic
is
a
speed-dependent
power
steerj ing
system.
The
system
provides
more
steering
force
assisj tance
at
lower
speeds
than
at
higher
speeds.
This
makes
it
easier
to
park,
for
example,
and provides
a
firmer
steering
feel
when
driving
athigher
speeds.
In
addition,
the
steering
force
is
adapted
accordj ing
to
the
programme,
so
that
a
firm,
sporty
feel or
a
comfortable
steering
response
is
conveyed.
General
The
system
offers
several
different
steering
force
tunings.
ProgrammeSteering
force
tuningCOMFORTLow
steering
forces,
good
roadj
way
feedback.SPORTHigh
steering
forces,
maximum
roadway
feedback.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
requiredprogram
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program for
the
M1
or
M2
buttons.1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Steering5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
accepted
immediately
when
the
M1
or
M2
configuration
is
active.
To
activate
the
required
configuration
with
the
selected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
butj ton
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
widget
display
is
activated
in
the
instrument
cluster
for
M
SETUP,
the selected
programme
is
displayed.
Widgj
ets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
see
page
155.
Brake
Principle
The
sensitivity
of
the
brake
pedal
movements
to braking
can
be
adjusted.
General
The
system
offers
different
levels
of
brake
sensij tivity:
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Selecting
a
channelUsing
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
requiredprogram
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
the
M1
or
M2
buttons.
1.CAR2.

M
menu3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Brake5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
accepted
immediately
when
the
M1
or
M2
configuration
is
active.
To
activate
the
required
configuration
with
the
selected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
butj ton
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
widget
display
is
activated
in
the
instrument
cluster
for
M
SETUP,
the selected
programme
is
displayed.
Widgj
ets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
see
page
155.
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Driver
Assistance
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.
Manual
Speed
Limiter
Principle
The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit
so
that
speed
restrictions
are
not
exceeded.
General
The
system
enables
speeds
from
a
value
of 30
km/h/20
mph
and
above
to
be
set
as
a
speed limit.
Below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
vehicle
canbe
driven
without
restriction.
Overview Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
adopt
the
sugj
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Change
the
speed
limit.Operation
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
adopted
as
the
speed
limit. When
switching
on
at
a
standstill
or
driving
at
low
speed,
30
km/h/20
mph
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
speedometer
marker
is
set
to
the
current speed.
When
activating
the
speed
limit
it
is
possible
that Dynamic
Stability
Control,
DSC
is
activated.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
switching
the
engine
off.'xWhen
switching
on
Cruise
Control.'xWhen
activating
some
programs.
The
displays
turn
off.
Interrupting The
system
is
interrupted
in
reverse
or
when
rolljing
backwards
at
idle
speed.
Change
speed
limit
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