2020 BMW M8 Owners Manual

Settings
Situational
adjustment General
Depending
on
the
situation,
various
states
can
be
activated.StateDescriptionDo
not
disturbIncoming
calls
and
some messages
are
not
displayed.Do
not
learnHabits
are
no
longer
learned.Passenger
on
boardPersonalised
version:
private
information
m
in
e-mails,
for
example
m
is
not
displayed.
Activating/deactivating
1.APPS2.Installed
apps3.Personal
assistant4.Situational
adjustment5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Automating
habits
General
The
Personal
Assistant
is
able
to
learn
habits;
for
example,
automatically
activating
the
steering wheel
heating
once
a
certain
outside
temperaj
ture
is
reached.
This
involves
creating
rules
that
can
be
activated
and
deactivated
at
any
time.
Creating
rules
1.APPS2.Installed
apps3.Personal
assistant4.Automate
habits5.Select
the
desired
setting.Functions
Experience
Modes General
Experience
Modes
combine
a
range
of
vehicle
functions
in
the
interior.
Selecting
a
mode
harj monises
the
ambient
light
and
seat
climate
conj
trol
with
one
another,
for
example.
Selecting
a
mode1.CAR2.Experience
Modes3.Select
the
required
mode.
Deactivating
1.CAR2.Experience
Modes3.END
MODE
Adapting
the
mode
1.CAR2.Experience
Modes3.Select
the
required
mode.4.SETTINGS5.Confirm
the
desired
setting.
Caring
Car
General
A
short
program
harmonises
various
vehicle functions
in
the
interior
with
one
another.
A
projgram
lasts
for
3
minutes.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Caring
Car3.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
program
can
be
ended
prematurely:
End
programme
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Connected
Command
General
Connected
Command
allows
passengers
to
conj trol
various
functions
in
the
vehicle
and
obtain
injformation
about
the
journey
using
a
smartphone
and
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Operating
requirements'xThe
smartphone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
via
Bluetooth
and
WiFi.'xThe
Connected
app
is
installed
on
the
smartj phone.
Managing
rights
1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Select
the
required
setting
for
the
correj
sponding
device.
Owner's
Handbook
by
voice
control
Principle
It
is
possible
to
ask
simple
questions
about
the vehicle
functions
and
about
operating
the
vehij cle.
General
The
voice
control
system
and
the
feedback
it
provides
are
not
a
substitute
for
the
printed
or integrated
Owner's
Handbook.
The
voice
recogj
nition
function
and
the
quality
of
the
feedback
may
vary.
The
system
support
questions
starting
with
How
or
What.
Functional
example
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

4.Gesture
control5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDisplay
user
help:
the
possible
gesture
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.'xAudio
confirmation:
an
audible
signal
is
output
when
the
gesture
is
recognised.Performing
gestures
Perform
the
gestures
under
the
rear-view
winjdow
and
to
the
side
of
the
steering
wheel.
Perform
the
gestures
clearly.
The
gestures
can
also
be
performed
by
the
front passenger.
Possible
gestures


GestureOperationFunctionMove
your
index
finger
forward
in
the
direction
of
the
screen
and
back
again.Accept
phone
call.
Select
highlighted
entry
of
a
list
durj
ing
voice
control.
Confirm
the
pop-up.Move
your
hand
across
the
width
of
the
Conj trol
Display
in
the
direction
of
the
front-passenj
ger
side.Reject
phone
call.
Close
the
pop-up.
End
voice
control.Slowly
move
your
hand
in
a
clockwise
circle
with
your
index
finger
pointing
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
approximately
one circular
movement.The
volume
is
increased.Slowly
move
your
hand
anticlockwise
with
your
index
finger
pointing
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
approximately
one circular
movement.The
volume
is
reduced.Pinch
your
thumb
and
index
finger
together
and
move
your
hand
horizontally
right
or
left.Surround
View:
rotate
camera
view.
This
gesture
is
only
possible
with
the
vehicle
at
standstill.Move
your
index
and
middle
fingers
apart
and extend
them
forwards.Individually
assignable
gesture.
Possible
functions:
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Control
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GestureOperationFunctionWith
your
thumb
stretched
out
to
the
left,
move
your
fist
back
and
forth.Skip
function
backwards.
The
previous
music
track
is
played.With
your
thumb
stretched
out
to
the
right,
move
your
fist
back
and
forth.Skip
function
forwards.
The
next
music
track
is
played.Stretch
out
all
five
fingers,
make
a
fist
and
then stretch
out
all
five
fingers
again.Individually
assignable
gesture.
Possible
functions:
Route
guidance
to
home
address.
Messages.
Recent
calls.Assign
gesture
individually
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Gesture
control5.Function
assignment
gesture
1
or
Function
assignment
gesture
26.Select
the
desired
setting.
System
limits
Detection
of
gestures
by
the
camera
in
the
roof
lining
can
be
disrupted
under
the
following
cirj
cumstances:
'xThe
camera
lens
is
covered.'xThere
are
objects
on
the
rear-view
mirror.'xThe
camera
lens
is
contaminated.
Cleaning
camera
lenses,
see
page
381.'xThe
gesture
is
performed
outside
the
detecj
tion
area.'xWearing
of
gloves
or
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BMW
Remote
Software
UpgradeVehicle
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.
BMW
Remote
Software Upgrade
Principle
The
Remote
Software
Upgrade
can
be
used
to update
the
vehicle
software.
The
Remote
Softj
ware
Upgrade
provides
new
functions,
functional enhancements
or
quality
improvements.
General BMW
recommends
carrying
out
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
as
soon
as
it
becomes
availj
able.
The
data
for
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is
automatically
downloaded
to
the
vehicle
when
available.
For
safety
reasons,
it
is
only
possible
to
install the
downloaded
upgrade
while
at
a
standstill. The
installation
will
not
begin
until
it
has
beenconfirmed
at
the
vehicle.
'xInstallation
can
take
around
20
minutes.'xInstallation
cannot
be
interrupted.'xThe
vehicle
cannot
be
used
during
installaj
tion.'xYou
may
leave
the
vehicle
during
installation.Validity
of
Owner's
Handbook
Vehicle
production
At
the
time
of
production
in
the
factory,
the
prinj
ted
Owner's
Handbook
provides
up-to-date
inj formation.
After
a
software
update
in
the
vehicle
After
a
vehicle
software
update
m
for
example,
a
Remote
Software
Upgrade
m
the
integrated
Owner's
Handbook
for
the
vehicle
will
contain
updated
information.
Operating
requirements An
active
ConnectedDrive
contract
is
required
inorder
to
use
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
Version
information GeneralThe
version
information
describes
the
updates
contained
in
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
The version
information
can
be
shown
on
the
ControlDisplay
during
the
download
and
following
sucj
cessful
completion
of
the
installation.
The
inforj mation
is
available
at
all
times
in
the
ConnectedjDrive
customer
portal.
Register
with
the
ConnectedDrive
customer
porj tal
online
at:
www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.
Displaying
the
version
information
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Installed
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Safety
note
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Searching
for
and
downloading
an
upgrade
General
There
are
various
ways
of
searching
for
and downloading
an
upgrade:
'xAutomatically.'xVia
iDrive.'xVia
BMW
Connected
app.
Automatic
download
The
data
for
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is automatically
downloaded
to
the
vehicle
whenavailable.
There
is
no
need
to
approve
the
downj
load.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Search
for
upgrades6.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Via
BMW
Connected
app
1.Download
the
upgrade
to
your
smartphone
in
the
BMW
Connected
app
when
available.2.Follow
the
instructions
in
the
BMW
Connecj ted
app.3.Establish
a
WiFi
and
Bluetooth
connection
between
the
smartphone
and
the
vehicle
sij multaneously.
The
upgrade
data
will
only
transfer
from
the
smartphone
to
the
vehicle
while
driving.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Installing
an
upgrade
General If
the
upgrade
has
downloaded
successfully,
itcan
be
installed
once
the
vehicle
has
been
parked.
The
installation
can
be
carried
out
immej
diately
after
download
or
later
on.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Following
a
successful
upgrade,
booked
services
m
for
example
RTTI
m
are
automatically
activated
again
while
driving.
Operating
requirements
'xAdequate
charge
state
of
the
battery.'xThe
outside
temperature
is
above
n
10


'xMobile
phone
reception
must
be
guaranteedso
that
an
error
message
can
be
sent
if
the
installation
is
cancelled,
for
example.'xClose
the
windows.'xClose
the
boot
lid.'xRemove
devices
that
consume
energy,
for example
mobile
telephone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
vehicle
to
start
the
installation.'xSwitch
off
the
exterior
lights.
Other
vehicle-dependent
operating
requirements
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Installing
an
upgrade
later Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Start
upgrade
now
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Functional
limitations
During
the
upgrade,
many
of
the
functions
are
temporarily
unavailable,
for
example:
'xHazard
warning
lights.'xCentral
locking
system.'xSide
lights.'xHorn.'xAlarm
system.'xEmergency
call.'xPower
window
switches.'xLocking
of
the
fuel
filler
flap.
The
driver's
door
can
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
outside
with
the
integrated
key.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
a
malfunction,
follow
the
instrucj
tions
on
the
Control
Display
or
in
the
BMW
Conj
nected
app.
If
the
malfunction
cannot
be
rectified,
contact
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
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or
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General
settingsVehicle
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.
Messages
Principle
The
menu
shows
all
messages
received
by
the vehicle,
centrally
in
the
form
of
a
list.
General
The
following
messages
can
be
displayed:
'xTraffic
messages.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xService
requirement
messages.'xCommunication
messages,
for
example
e-
mail,
SMS
or
reminders.'xMessages
from
the
Concierge
Service
or
the
BMW
Connected
app,
for
example.'xMessages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
The
number
of
messages
is
also
displayed
in
the status
field.
The
Messages
menu
can
also
be
created
as
a
widget.
Calling
up
messages Via
iDrive:
1.Tilt
the
Controller
up.2.Notifications3.Select
the
required
message.
Deleting
messagesAll
messages
which
are
not
Check
Control
mesjsages
or
messages
from
the
vehicle
manufacj
turer
can
be
deleted
from
the
list.
Check
Control
messages
or
messages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer
remain
for
as
long
as
they are
relevant.
Via
iDrive:
1.Tilt
the
Controller
up.2.Notifications3.Select
the
desired
message;
for
example,
SMS.4.

Press
the
button.5.'xDelete
this
notification'xDelete
all
notifications
Settings
The
following
settings
can
be
performed:
'xSelection
of
applications
from
which
mesj
sages
are
permitted.'xAll
messages
or
a
limited
period
of
received
messages.
Via
iDrive:
1.Tilt
the
Controller
up.2.Notifications3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.Settings5.Select
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