2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

'xIf
the
parking
brake
is
applied.'xWhen
accelerating.'xIf
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
a
relaj
tively
long
period
when
the
vehicle
is
stationj ary.'xWhen
the
driver's
seat
belt
is
unfastened.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Resuming
You
can
continue
a
cancelled
parking
operation
if
applicable.
To
do
this,
reactivate
the
Park
Assistant
and
folj low
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
Leaving
a
parking
space
with
the
Park
Assistant
Principle
The
system
makes
it
easier
to
leave
parallel
parkj
ing
spaces.
General M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
The
Park
Assistant
calculates
the
optimum
line
to
take
when
driving
out
of
the
space
and
takes
over
the
following
functions
during
the
manoeuj
vre:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gear.
The
vehicle
manoeuvres
automatically
until
it
is
in
a
position
where
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the space
without
any
further
steering
movements.
Operating
requirements'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
manually
andobjects
are
detected
in
front
of
and
behind
the
vehicle.
The
distance
to
a
detected
kerb
is
at
least
15
cm,
approx.
6
in.'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
using
the
Park Assistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
0.8
m,
2.6
ft
lonj
ger
than
the
vehicle.
Leaving
a
parking
space
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
press
the
Park
Assistant
button
or
engage
reverse
gear
to
switch
on
the
Park
Assistant.3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right
as
applicable and
activate
the
Park
Assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




Park
Assist
4.On
the
Control
Display,
confirm
the
required
direction
for
leaving
the
parking
space.5.M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
The
system
takes
over
the
manoeuvre.
A
message
is
displayed
at
the
end
of
the
maj noeuvre.6.Make
sure
that
it
is
safe
to
leave
the
parkingspace
in
the
current
traffic
conditions
and
drive
off
as
usual.
The
Park
Assistant
is
switched
off
automatij
cally.
Reversing
assistant
Principle
The
system
supports
the
driver
when
reversing, for
example
when
driving
out
of
tight
or
blind
parking
spaces
or
narrow
roads.
The
vehicle
saves
the
driving
movements
for
the
last
stretch
of
road.
The
vehicle
can
reverse
along
this
saved
stretch
with
automated
steering.
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GeneralThe
system
takes
over
the
steering
when
reversjing
along
the
saved
stretch.
The
driver
is
responsible
for
operating
the
accelj
erator
pedal
and
the
brake.
Operating
requirements'xTo
save
the
stretch
of
road,
drive
forwardswithout
interruption.'xA
maximum
of
50
metres/
55
yards
can
be
saved.'xTo
save
the
stretch
of
road,
do
not
drive faster
than
36
km/h/
22
mph.'xThe
stretch
of
road
that
is
to
be
reversed
along
must
be
at
least
30
cm/12
in
wider
than the
vehicle.
Reversing
with
automated
steering
1.When
the
vehicle
is
stationary
and
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on,
engage
reverse gear
or
press
the
Park
Assistant
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.Reversing
Assistant
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display as
applicable.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
using
the
accelerator
pedal and
brake.
When
reversing,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle
surroundings
and,
if
you
suddenly
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Pay
attention
to
the
PDC
information.6.Stop
when
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
at the
latest
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle,
for
example
by
engaging
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
saved
stretch
of
road,
a
sigj nal
sounds
and
a
message
appears
promptjing
you
to
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.Cancelling
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:'xIf
the
driver
grips
the
steering
wheel
or
steers the
vehicle.'xWhen
a
forward
gear
is
engaged.'xWhen
drive
control
systems
or
Driver
Assisj
tance
Systems
are
activated
or
intervening.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
stationary
for
several
minutes.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
rej
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steerj
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is hidden
by
messages,
for
example
due
to
injcoming
calls.
Limits
of
the
reversing
assistant
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
suddenly
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immej diately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
when
reversing
is
limij
ted
to
approximately
9
km/h/
6
mph.
If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
cancelled.
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.
No
parking
assistance
Park
Assistant
does
not
provide
assistance
in
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angled
parking
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Functional
limitationsThe
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xOn
uneven
road
surfaces,
for
example
gravel
roads.'xOn
slippery
surfaces.'xOn
steep
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xIf
leaves
have
collected
or
snow
has
drifted
or been
piled
up
in
the
parking
space.'xIf
the
emergency
wheel
has
been
fitted.'xIf
there
is
a
change
in
a
measured
parking
space.'xIf
there
are
ditches
or
sudden
drops,
for
exj ample
a
quayside.
Limits
of
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj sound
measurement
to
its
physical
limits,
includj
ing
the
following:
'xSmall
children
and
animals.'xPersons
wearing
certain
types
of
clothing,
for example
a
coat.'xExternal
interference
with
the
ultrasound,
for
example
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
maj
chines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced
up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions;
for
example,
high humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
cold,
exjtreme
heat
or
strong
wind.'xTrailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vej
hicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
for
example
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
bej
fore
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
loads projecting
beyond
the
outline
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
parking
spaces
may
be
detected
that
are
not
suitable
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
detected.
Malfunction A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Park
Assistant
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Principle
At
blind
exits
or
when
leaving
perpendicular
parkj ing
spaces,
the
system
detects
other
road
users approaching
from
the
side
earlier
than
is
possible
from
the
driver's
seat.
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Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitorthe
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
when
other
road
users
are
approaching.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
area
in
front
of the
vehicle
is
also
monitored.
For
this
purpose, two
further
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Safety
note
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.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
there
are
two
adj
ditional
radar
sensors
in
the
front
bumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
system
With
the
button
1.

Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

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iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.Cross-traffic
alert6.Activate
function
Automatic
activation
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
switched
on
automatically
as
soon
as Park
Distance
Control
PDC
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
The
system
is
switched
on
at
the
rear
when
rej
verse
gear
is
engaged.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
system
is
switched
on
at
the
front
when
a
forward
gear
is engaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
walking
speed
is
exceeded.'xWhen
a
certain
distance
is
exceeded.'xWhen
Park
Assistant
is
actively
parking
the
vehicle.
Warning
GeneralThe
Control
Display
shows
the
corresponding
image,
an
acoustic
signal
sounds,
if
necessary, and
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
other
vej
hicles
are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
when
the
vehicle
is
reversing.
Display
in
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view
In
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view,
the
relej vant
boundary
area
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
dejtect
vehicles.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
relevant
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the
camj era
view
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
detect
vehij
cles.
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Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
indicate
the
bumper
of
yourvehicle.
Acoustic
warning In
addition
to
the
visual
display,
a
warning
signal
sounds
when
your
own
vehicle
is
moving
in
the
corresponding
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations:'xIf
the
approaching
vehicle
is
travelling
very
fast.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up
or
covered, for
example
by
stickers.'xIf
the
sensors'
field
of
view
is
obscured,
for
example
due
to
garage
walls,
hedges
or mounds
of
snow.'xWhen
a
projecting
load
is
being
transported.'xIf
crossing
objects
are
moving
very
slowly.'xIf
there
are
other
objects
in
the
field
of
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comfortVehicle
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.
Suspension
components
The
suspension
components
have
been
optij
mised
for
the
vehicle
and
its
area
of
use,
thus
enj
suring
the
best
possible
driving
experience.
Adaptive
M
suspension
Principle
The
system
reduces
unwanted
vehicle
movej ments
when
a
dynamic
driving
style
is
used
or
when
driving
on
uneven
roads.
Depending
on
road
conditions
and
driving
style,
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
are
enj
hanced
as
a
result.
General
The
system
offers
various
damper
configuraj
tions.
ProgrammeDamper
configurationsCOMFORTComfort-oriented.SPORTBalanced.SPORT
PLUSConsistently
sporty.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.

Chassis5.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
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programme
is
displayed.
Widgets
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