2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

NOTE
If
metallic
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
materialdamage.
After
using
the
socket,
re-fit
the
lighter
or
socket
cover.
Front
centre
console
Press
the
cover.
The
lighter
is
located
between
the
cupholders.
Operation Press
in
the
lighter.
The
lighter
can
be
removed
when it
pops
back
out.
Sockets
Principle
The
cigarette
lighter
attachment
can
be
used
as a
socket
for
electrical
devices
when
standby state
or
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
General
The
total
load
of
all
sockets
must
not
exceed
140
watts
at
12
volts.
To
avoid
damage
to
the
socket,
do
not
insert
an incompatible
plug.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Devices
and
cables,
for
example
portable
navij
gation
devices,
that
are
located
in
the
deployj
ment
range
of
the
airbags
may
impede
airbag
deployment
or
be
thrown
around
the
vehicle
inj
terior
when
the
airbag
is
deployed.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
devices
and
cables
are
not
in
the
deployment
range
of
the
airbags.
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currents which
can
overload
or
damage
the
12-volt
on-
board
network.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vej
hicle
battery
to
the
jump-starting
connections
in
the
engine
compartment.
NOTE
If
metallic
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
material damage.
After
using
the
socket,
re-fit
the
lighter
or
socket
cover.
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Front
centre
armrest
There
is
a
socket
in
the
centre
armrest.
Front
centre
console
Press
the
cover.
The
socket
is
located
between
the
cupholders.
Pull
off
the
cover.
USB
interface
General
Please
comply
with
the
notes
on
connecting
moj
bile
devices
to
the
USB
interface
in
the
chapter
on
USB
connections,
see
page
77.
In
the
centre
armrest
There
is
a
USB
interface
in
the
centre
armrest.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
type
C.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
transferring data.'xCharging
current:
max.
3
A.
In
the
centre
console
NOTE
Objects
in
the
storage
compartment,
for
examj
ple
large
USB
connectors,
can
block
or
damage
the
cover
on
opening
and
closing.
There
is
a risk
of
material
damage.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement of
the
cover
is
kept
clear.
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Press
the
cover.
A
USB
interface
is
in
the
centre
console.Properties:
'xUSB
port
type
A.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
transferringdata.'xCharging
current:
max.
1.5
A.
Wireless
charging
dock
Principle
The
wireless
charging
dock
permits
the
following
functions
to
be
performed
wirelessly:
'xCharging
of
Qi-compatible
mobile
phones
or
other
mobile
devices
which
support
the
Qi standard.'xCharging
the
BMW
display
key.'xConnection
of
the
mobile
telephone
to
the
external
aerial.
This
ensures
better
network
reception
and
a consistent
reproduction
quality,
depending
on
the
country.General
When
inserting
the
mobile
telephone,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless charging
dock.
During
charging,
the
surface
of
the
dock
and
the mobile
telephone
can
become
hot.
At
higher
temperatures,
the
charging
current
through
the mobile
telephone
may
be
reduced;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
process
is
temporarily
interj rupted.
Observe
the
relevant
information
in
the
operating
instructions
for
the
mobile
telephone.


The
charge
indicator
shows
on
the
Control
Display
whether
a
mobile
telephone
with
Qi
caj pability
is
being
charged.
Safety
notes
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj
ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bej come
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electronic
cards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
nals,
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
When
chargj
ing
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
obj
jects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
NOTE
The
dock
is
designed
for
mobile
telephones
up
to
a
certain
size.
Using
excessive
force
when
inserting
the
mobile
telephone
may
damage the
dock
or
the
mobile
telephone.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Observe
the
maximum
dimensions
for
the
mobile
telephone.
Do
not
force
the
mobile
telephone
into
the
dock.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
mobile
telephone
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If
the
mobile
telephone
does
not
support
the
Qi
standard,
the
mobile
telephone
can
be
charged
using
a
special
Qi-compatible
chargj
ing
pad.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xNote
the
maximum
dimensions
of
the
mobile
telephone.'xOnly
use
protective
sleeves
and
covers
up
to a
maximum
thickness
of
2
mm,
0.07
in,
othj
erwise
the
charging
function
may
be
imj
paired.'xThe
mobile
telephone
to
be
charged
is
locaj
ted
in
the
middle
of
the
dock.
Operation
Overview
1LED2Storage
area
Inserting
the
mobile
telephone
TThe
maximum
size
for
the
mobile
phone
is
apj
proximately
154.5
x
80
x
18
mm,
6.06
x
3.1
x
0.7
in.
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
mobile
telephone
in
the
centre
of the
dock
with
the
display
facing
upwards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
Removing
the
mobile
telephone
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Remove
the
mobile
telephone.LED
displaysColj
ourMeaningBlueThe
mobile
telephone
is
charging.
The
blue
LED
stays
illuminated
once
the
inserted
Qi-compatible
mobile
telj
ephone
is
fully
charged.Orj
angeThe
mobile
telephone
is
not
charging.
The
mobile
phone
may
be
exposed
to
excessively
high
temperatures
or
there
may
be
foreign
bodies
in
the
charging
dock.RedThe
mobile
telephone
is
not
charging.
Contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Forgotten
phone
warning
General If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
the
forgottenphone
warning
function,
a
warning
can
be
output
if
a
mobile
telephone
with
Qi
capability
has
been
left
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
The
forgotten
phone
warning
is
shown
in
the
inj
strument
cluster.
Activating Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Wireless
charging
tray5.Activate
reminder.
System
limits
If
the
mobile
phone
or
the
vehicle
interior
is
exj
posed
to
excessively
high
temperatures,
the
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of
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Storage
facilities
General The
vehicle
interior
contains
multiple
storage
compartments
for
stowing
objects.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
a
cable to
the
vehicle,
for
example
mobile
telephones,
may
be
thrown
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
an
evasive
majnoeuvre.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Ensure
thatloose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
cable
to
the
vehicle
are
secured
in
place
in
the
interior.
NOTE
Anti-slip
mats
can
damage
the
dashboard. There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
use
anti-slip
mats.
Glove
box
on
the
passenger
side
Safety
note
WARNING
The
glove
box
protrudes
into
the
interior
when
it
is
opened.
Objects
in
the
glove
box
may
be
thrown
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
evasive
manoeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Immediately
close
the
glove
box
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
The
lighting
in
the
glove
box
comes
on.
Closing
Shut
the
lid.
LockingThe
glove
box
can
be
locked
with
an
integrated
key.
This
prevents
access
to
the
glove
box.
After
the
glove
box
has
been
locked,
the
vehicle
key
can
be
handed
over
without
the
integrated key,
for
example
if
the
car
is
being
parked
by
a
valet
service.
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Pockets
in
the
doors
GeneralThere
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
note
WARNING
Breakable
objects,
for
example
glass
bottles
or glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
Shards
may
scatter
throughout
the
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
use
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
comj
partments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
centre
console
Opening
Press
the
cover.
Closing
Pull
back
the
cover
on
the
handle
strip.
Front
centre
armrest
General There
is
a
storage
compartment
in
the
centrearmrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Push
the
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Cupholder
front
Safety
note
WARNING
Unsuitable
containers
placed
in
the
cupholders may
damage
the
cupholders
or
be
flung
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accij
dent
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
evasive
manoeuvres.
Spilt
liquids
can
distract
the
driver
from
the
road
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
bevj
erages
may
damage
the
cupholders
or
cause
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cupholj
der.
Use
lightweight,
sealable
and
shatterproof
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
drinks.
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Opening
Press
the
cover.
There
are
two
cupholders
in
the
centre
console.
Closing
Pull
back
the
cover
on
the
handle
strip.
Coat
hooks
GeneralThe
clothes
hooks
are
on
the
door
pillar
in
the
rear.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Items
of
clothing
on
the
coat
hooks
can
impair visibility
when
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Hang
items
of
clothing
from
the
coat hooks
so
that
they
do
not
obstruct
visibilitywhen
driving.
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
coat
hooks
can
present
a
danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
thrown
around
in
the
event
of
braking
and
evasive
maj noeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
for
exj ample
items
of
clothing,
on
the
coat
hooks.
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