2021 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE Owners Manual

Following
part
replacement
Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
trunk
lid
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
trunk
lid
protrudes
from
the
vehicle and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
participants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
trunk
lid
open.
Driving
with
the
trunk
lid
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
beavoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Ice
on
window
glass
NOTICE
The
window
will
be
lowered
slightly
when
pull#j
ing
on
the
door
handle.
In
the
event
of
frost,
the window
may
freeze
up
and
not
be
lowered.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
pulling
on
the
door
handle,
make
sure
that
the
window
is
lowered.
If
necessary,
remove
snow and
ice
from
the
window.
Do
not
open
the
doorwith
force.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j
move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
thecar's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
canform
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
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contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
9.8
inches/25
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
The
pulsing
of
the
brake
pedal
indicates
that
the
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Pedal
feel
when
driving
off
After
turning
on
the
drive-ready
state
from
the idle
state,
the
pedal
may
feel
unusual,
short
pedal
distance.
After
the
brake
pedal
has
been fully
released,
the
pedal
will
feel
as
usual
again.
Driving
in
wet
conditions
When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
othertraffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
againstcorrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available
when
you
need
it.
Hills General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
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brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off, safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j neath
the
vehicle.
Ground
clearance
NOTICE
If
the
ground
clearance
is
insufficient,
e.g.,
curbs
or
underground
garage
entrances,
con#j tact
with
vehicle
parts,
e.g.,
spoiler,
and
the
un#j
derbody
may
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Ensure
that
there
is
sufficientground
clearance
available.
M
Driver's
Package:
driving
in
the
higher
speed
range
Warning
Damage
to
vehicle
components
can
negatively impact
the
driving
performance
at
high
speeds.
This
includes,
among
other
things,
tires,
under#j
carriage
and
parts
for
improving
aerodynamics.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Have
damage
cor#j
rected
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Do
not
drive
at
high
speeds
until
the
damage
is
cor#j
rected.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport
or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sportor
motor
sport
type
competitions.
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Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
This
wear
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
When
driving
on
a
racetrack,
increase
the
dura#j tion
of
the
load
slowly.
The
standard
brake
linings
and
the
wear
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Saving
fuelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Reducing
fuel
consumption
General
information
The
vehicle
contains
advanced
technologies
for
the
reduction
of
consumption
and
emission
val#j ues.
Fuel
consumption
depends
on
a
number
of
dif#j
ferent
factors.
Carrying
out
certain
measures,
such
as
a
moder#j ate
driving
style
and
regular
maintenance,
can
in#j
fluence
fuel
consumption
and
the
environmental
impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargo Additional
weight
increases
fuel
consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Attached
parts
on
the
vehicle
impair
the
aerody#jnamics
and
increase
the
fuel
consumption.
Close
the
windows Open
windows
increase
air
resistance
and
there#j
fore
lead
to
greater
fuel
consumption.
Tires
General
information
Tires
can
affect
consumption
in
various
ways,
for
instance
tire
size
may
influence
consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check
and,
if
needed,
correct
the
tire
inflationpressure
at
least
twice
a
month
and
before
start#j ing
on
a
long
trip.
Low
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
rolling
re#j
sistance
and
thus
raises
fuel
consumption
and tire
wear.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications,
refer
to
page
314.
Drive
away
without
delay Do
not
wait
for
the
engine
to
warm-up
while
the
vehicle
remains
stationary.
Start
driving
right
away,
but
at
moderate
engine
speeds.
This
is
the
quickest
way
of
warming
the
cold
en#j
gine
up
to
operating
temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving Driving
smoothly
and
proactively
reduces
fuel
consumption.
Avoid
unnecessary
acceleration
and
braking. By
maintaining
a
suitable
distance
to
the
vehicle
driving
ahead
of
you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving
at
low
engine
speeds
lowers
fuel
con#j
sumption
and
reduces
wear.
If
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Use
coasting
conditions
When
approaching
a
red
light,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
let
the
vehicle
coast
to
a
halt.
For
going
downhill
take
your
foot
off
the
acceler#j
ator
and
let
the
vehicle
roll.
The
flow
of
fuel
is
interrupted
while
coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops,
for
in#j stance
at
traffic
lights,
railroad
crossings
or
in
traffic
congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
functionThe
Auto
Start/Stop
function
of
the
vehicle
auto#j
matically
switches
off
the
engine
during
a
stop.
If
the
engine
is
switched
off
and
then
restarted
rather
than
leaving
the
engine
running
con#j
stantly,
fuel
consumption
and
emissions
are
re#j
duced.
Savings
can
begin
within
a
few
seconds
of
switching
off
the
engine.
In
addition,
fuel
consumption
is
also
determined
by
other
factors,
such
as
driving
style,
road
con#j
ditions,
maintenance
or
environmental
factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions
such
as
seat
heating
and
the
rear
win#j
dow
defroster
require
a
lot
of
energy
and
in#j
crease
fuel
consumption,
especially
in
city
and
stop-and-go
traffic.
Switch
off
these
functions
if
they
are
not
needed.
Have
maintenance
carried
out Have
the
vehicle
maintained
regularly
to
achieveoptimal
vehicle
efficiency
and
service
life.
BMW
recommends
that
maintenance
work
be
per#j
formed
by
a
BMW
service
center.
For
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RefuelingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information
Follow
the
fuel
recommendation
prior
to
refuel#j
ing.
When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completely into
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzleduring
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
af#j ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
sta#j
tion.
Additional
information:
Fuel
quality,
refer
to
page
341.
Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
en#j
sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
Fuel
cap
Opening
1.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
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