2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

The
button
is
used
to
set
the
primary
function.
Setting
the
function1.

When
the
system
is
active,
press
the
button
until
the
desired
function
is
selected
in the
function
bar.
The
Assisted
Driving
Mode
function
bar
is
shown
at
the
bottom
of
the
inj
strument
cluster.'x


Cruise
Control
with
distance
conj
trol.
'x


Cruise
Control
with
distance
conj
trol
and
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant.
'x


Cruise
Control
with
distance
conj
trol
and
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant.
The
selected
function
is
shown
in
green.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver profile.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

Adjust
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
if
necessary.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make any
steering
movements.
The
system
activates
automatically
when
all
opj
erating
requirements
are
met.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
green.
The
system
is
active.
When
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warnj ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
collij
sion
warning
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
display
is
no
longer
illuminated. The
system
does
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xAt
a
speed
above
210
km/h/130
mph.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xIf
the
driver
brakes.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned
sharply.'xWhen
leaving
your
own
lane.'xWith
the
turn
indicator
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
no
lane
marking
has
been
detected
for
a certain
time
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.'xIf
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
is
interrupted.'xIf
the
seat
belt
on
the
driver's
side
is
unfasj tened.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make any
steering
movements.
The
system
activates
automatically
when
all
opj
erating
requirements
are
met.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
grey:
System
on
standby.Steering
wheel
symbol
green:
System
is
activated.
The
system
is
helping
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.Yellow
flashing
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Steering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj
ing
wheel.
System
remains
acj
tive.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj ing
wheel.
System
interruption
is
imminent.
The
system
reduces
the
speed
to
a
standstill
if
applicable.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
grey:
System
on
standby.Steering
wheel
symbol
green:
System
is
activated.Yellow
flashing
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
is
helping
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.Green
steering
wheel
symbol,
grey
lane
marking
symbol:
No
lane
marking
detected,
the
vehicle
follows
the
vehicle
drivj
ing
in
front.
The
limits
of
steering
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SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj
ing
wheel.
System
remains
acj
tive.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj ing
wheel.
System
interruption
is
imminent.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
With
Active
Cruise
Control
the
system
will
reduce
the
speed
if
applicable.
Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LEDs
above
the
button
fields
are
illumij
nated
in
the
same
way
as
the
displays
in
the
inj strument
cluster:
'xYellow:
system
interruption
is
imminent.'xRed:
system
is
deactivated.
The
steering
wheel
displays
can
be
switched
on/off
if
required.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Feedback
via
steering
wheel5.Lighting
elements
Displays
in
the
Head-Up
Display
All
the
system
information
can
also
be
displayed in
the
Head-Up
Display.
Lane
change
assistant
Principle
The
system
provides
the
driver
with
additional
support
when
changing
lanes
on
multi-lane roads.
Operating
requirements
'xOperating
requirements
of
the
steering
and lane
control
assistant
are
met,
see
page
256.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cyj
clists
and
with
physical
barriers
to
oncoming vehicles,
for
example
crash
barriers.'xLane
marking
detected.'xMaximum
speed
180
km/h,
110
mph.'xThe
minimum
speed
is
country-specific.
Switching
the
function
on/off
Lane
change
assistance
can
be
switched
on/off.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.If
applicable,
Driving5.Steering
Assistant6.Lane
Change
Assistant
Changing
lanes
1.Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits
a
lane
change.2.Push
the
turn
indicator
lever
in
the
desired
dij
rection
as
far
as
the
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After
a
short
period,
steering
assistance
in
the
desired
direction
is
noticeable.
After
the
lane
change,
the
system
helps
the driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.
Cancelling
a
lane
change
The
lane
change
can
be
cancelled
by
steering
in
the
opposite
direction.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGreen
steering
wheel
symbol.
Grey
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
Green
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
The
system
carries
out
a
lane
change.Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Grey
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
No
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing
on
the
display.
The
system
detected
the
lane
change
request.
Lane
change
not
currently
possible.Depending
on
country
specificaj
tions:
Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Grey
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
Grey
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
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change
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Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGreen
steering
wheel
symbol.
Green
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
The
system
carries
out
a
lane
change.Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Grey
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
The
system
detected
the
lane
change
request.
Lane
change
not
currently
possible.Depending
on
country
specificaj
tions:
Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Grey
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
Lane
change
not
possible;
operj
ating
requirements
not
met.
Assisted
Driving
Plus
Principle
Assisted
Driving
Plus
helps
the
driver
to
control the
vehicle
in
traffic
queues.
Steering
assistance
takes
place
without
the
driver
actively
steering.
Safety
note
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
conditions,
be
ready
to
take
over
steering
and
braking
at
any
time,
and
acj
tively
intervene
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Operating
requirements'xOperating
requirements
of
the
steering
and lane
control
assistant
are
met,
see
page
256.'xThe
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
is
acj
tive.'xThe
function
is
only
available
on
certain
road
types,
for
example
motorways.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cyj
clists.'xThe
driving
path
is
sufficiently
wide.'xLane
markings
and
a
vehicle
ahead
are
dej tected.'xSpeed
under
approximately
60
km/h/approx.40
mph.'xThe
Driver
Attention
Camera
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
detects
that
the
driver
is
looking at
the
traffic.'xDuring
journeys
in
countries
outside
the
vehijcle's
country
of
origin,
Assisted
Driving
Plus
must
be
available
in
the
country
in
question.
Switching
on
As
soon
as
all
of
the
operating
requirej
ments
have
been
met,
Assisted
Driving Plus
is
displayed
as
an
additional
symbolin
the
function
bar.
The
function
bar
is
shown
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrument cluster.
Select
Assisted
Driving
Plus
with
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
symbol
for
Assisted
Driving
Plus
is
shown
in
green.
Two
green
LEDs
are
illuminated
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
lamp
is
shown
in
green
in
the
inj
strument
cluster.
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The
system
starts
to
help
the
driver
to
control
the
vehicle.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterIndicator
lampDescriptionGreen
indicator
lamp:
the
sysj
tem
is
active.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionGreen
indicator
lamp:
the
sysj
tem
is
active.White
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
ready.Grey
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
interrupted.
Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LEDs
above
the
button
fields
are
illumij
nated
in
the
same
way
as
the
displays
in
the
inj strument
cluster:
'xGreen:
the
system
is
active.'xYellow:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.'xRed:
the
system
is
deactivated.System
limits
General The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensiblyin
certain
situations.
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.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
In
the
following
situations,
contact
between
the
driver's
hands
and
the
steering
wheel
is
not
dej
tected
by
the
sensors:
'xDriving
when
wearing
gloves.'xCovers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensibly
when
driving
in
narrow
lanes,
for
example
in
the
following
situations:
'xAt
road
works.'xWhere
there
are
emergency
lanes.'xIn
built-up
areas.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
may
apply
if
the weather
or
lighting
conditions
are
unfavourable:
'xImpaired
detection
of
vehicles
and
lane
markj
ings.'xBrief
interruptions
when
vehicles
have
already been
detected.
Examples
of
unfavourable
weather
or
lighting
conditions:
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'xWet
roads.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xOncoming
light.
Pay
attention
when
driving
and
respond
to
the
prevailing
traffic
conditions.
If
necessary,
interj vene
actively,
for
example
by
braking,
steering
ortaking
evasive
action.
Driver
Attention
Camera Pay
attention
to
the
traffic
conditions
at
all
times.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
detects
that
the
driver
is
looking
at
the
traffic.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
examj
ple:
'xIf
the
Driver
Attention
Camera
is
covered
by
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xIf
the
driver
is
wearing
sunglasses
that
block
infrared
light.
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
Principle
PDC
provides
assistance
when
parking
the
vehij cle.
Objects
in
front
of
or
behind
the
vehicle
as
it slowly
approaches
are
indicated
by
means
of
acoustic
signals
and
a
display
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
obstacles
at
the
side
of
the
vehicle
that
are
detected
by
the
side
ultrasonic
sensors
may
also
be
reported
by
the
flank
protection
function.
General The
ultrasonic
sensors
for
measuring
distancesare
located
in
the
bumpers,
and
if
applicable
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
Their
range
is
approximately
2
m,
6
ft,
depending on
the
obstacle
and
environment.
An
acoustic
warning
is
given
when
the
vehicle
is
approx.
70
cm,
27
in
away
from
an
object
and
a collision
is
imminent.
For
objects
behind
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
warning
is
given
sooner,
at
a
distance
of
approx.
1.50
m,
5
ft.
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
If
the
vehicle
is
travelling
at
high
speed
when
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
activated,
the
warning
may
be
delayed
due
to
the
physical
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Avoid
approaching
an
object
at
speed.
Avoid
moving
off
at
speed
while
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
not
yet
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
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Ultrasonic
sensorsUltrasonic
sensors
of
the
PDC,for
example
in
the
bumpers.
Operating
requirements To
ensure
full
functionality:'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
example
by
stickj
ers,
bicycle
rack.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
system
switches
on
automatically
in
thefollowing
situations:
'xIf
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
when
approaching
detected
obstacles,
if
the
speed is
below
approximately
4
km/h,
2.5
mph.
Theactivation
distance
depends
on
the
individualsituation.
Automatic
activation
on
detection
of
obstacles
can
be
enabled
and
disabled.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.If
applicable,
Automatic
PDC
activation6.Automatic
PDC
activation
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile. Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
a
respecj
tive
camera
view
is
switched
on
additionally.
Automatic
deactivation
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
once
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
image
from
the
rear-view
camera
is
shownwhen
reverse
gear
is
engaged
and
the
Park
Asj
sistant
button
is
pressed.
Warning Acoustic
signals
General
An
intermittent
sound
indicates
that
the
vehicle
is
approaching
an
object.
For
instance,
if
an
obj
ject
is
identified
to
the
rear
left
of
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
signal
is
emitted
from
the
rear
left
loudj
speaker.
The
shorter
the
distance
to
an
object,
the
shorter
the
intervals
become.
If
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approximately
25
cm,
10
in,
a
continuous
tone
sounds.
If
there
are
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
vej hicle
at
the
same
time,
and
they
are
at
a
distance
of
less
than
approximately
25
cm,
10
in,
an
alterj
nating
continuous
tone
sounds.
The
intermittent
tone
and
the
continuous
tone
are
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.
The
intermittent
sound
switches
off
a
short
while after
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
standstill.
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