2022 BMW M8 Owners Manual

'x"Start
of
trip
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
approx.
four
hours
after
the
ve#j
hicle
has
come
to
a
standstill.'x"Refueling
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
after
refueling
with
a
larger
quantity
of
fuel.'x"Factory":



Average
consumption
since
delivery
from
the
factory.
The
values
since
the
time
of
the
factory
delivery
are
displayed.'x"Individual
(
)":
the
values
since
the
last
manual
reset
are
displayed.
The
values
can
be
reset
at
any
time.
Resetting
average
values
manually
The
following
interval
can
be
reset
manually
at
any
time:
"Individual
(
)".
With
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever:
1.Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
sig#j nal
lever
until
the
widget
for
the
trip
data
isselected.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"4."Data
since"5."Reset
individual"
The
average
values
and
counters
are
reset.
Once
the
average
values
and
counters
have
been
reset,
the
following
interval
is
automatically
set:
"Individual
(
)".
Sport
displays
Concept
The
Sport
displays
especially
support
a
sporty
driving
style.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xBoost
pressure.'xEngine
oil
temperature.'xG-Meter.'xTorque.'xPower.
Displays
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Sport
displays"
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
Sport
displays
can
be
displayed
in
form
of
widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
widgets
can
be
selected:
'xWidget
for
torque
and
power.'xWidget
for
G
meter.
Additional
information:
Widgets,
refer
to
page
155.
Vehicle
status
General
information The
status
can
be
displayed
and
actions
per#j
formed
for
several
systems.
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Going
to
the
vehicle
status1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"
Information
at
a
glance
SymbolsDescription
"Flat
Tire
Monitor":
status
of
the
run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
336.
"Tire
Pressure
Monitor":
status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
re#j
fer
to
page
330.
"Engine
oil
level":
electronic
oil
measurement,
refer
to
page
347.
"Check
Control
messages":
dis#j
playing
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
156.
"Required
services":
displaying
service
notifications,
refer
to
page
164.
Head-up
Display
Principle
The
Head-up
display
projects
important
informa#j
tion
in
the
driver's
field
of
view,
for
instance
the speed.
The
driver
can
get
information
without
averting his
or
her
eyes
from
the
road.
General
information Follow
the
information
on
cleaning
the
Head-up
Display.
Overview
Turning
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Head-up
display"
Display
Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xVehicle
speed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
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Configuring
the
M
MODE
programsDepending
on
the
selected
View
mode,
varioussettings
can
be
selected.1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Configure
view"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
M
view
In
the
M
view,
the
displays
on
the
Head-up
Dis#jplay
switch
from
the
standard
view
to
a
more sporty,
M-specific
view.
The
M
View
in
theHead-up
Display
is
active
in
M
MODE
programs
SPORT
and
TRACK.
Setting
the
brightness The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
base
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Brightness"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
bright#j ness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
thebrightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
ad#jjusted
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Height"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be stored
using
the
memory
function.
Setting
the
rotation
The
Head-up
Display
view
can
be
rotated.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Rotation"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is selected.7.Press
the
Controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The
visibility
of
the
displays
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
is
influenced
by
the
following
factors:
'xSeat
position.'xObjects
on
the
cover
of
the
Head-up
Display.'xSunglasses
with
certain
polarization
filters.'xWet
road.'xUnfavorable
light
conditions.
If
the
image
is
distorted,
have
the
base
settings checked
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Special
windshield
The
windshield
is
part
of
the
system.
The
shape
of
the
windshield
makes
it
possible
to
display
a
precise
image.
A
film
in
the
windshield
prevents
double
images
from
being
generated.
For
this
reason,
it
is
strongly
suggested
to
have the
special
windshield
replaced
by
a
dealer#ssservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop,
if
necessary.
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Shift
lights
Principle
The
Shift
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
indicate
the
maximum
shift
point
at
which
the
best
possi#j
ble
acceleration
can
be
achieved.
General
information If
the
Head-up
Display
is
switched
on,
the
Shift
lights
will
be
displayed
in
the
Head-up
Display.
Shift
lights
are
only
shown
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
in
the
M
view.
If
the
Head-up
Display
is
switched
off,
the
Shift
lights
are
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
'xCurrent
engine
speed
is
displayed
in
the
tachometer.'xArrow
1:
successive
yellow
illuminated
fields indicate
the
upcoming
shift
moment.'xArrow
2:
fields
are
illuminated
in
red.
Do
notwait
any
further
to
shift.
When
the
maximum
RPM
is
reached,
the
entire
display
flashes.
The
fuel
supply
is
reduced
to protect
the
engine.
Shift
lights
in
the
Head-up
Display'xCurrent
engine
speed
is
displayed
in
the
tachometer.'xArrow
1:
successive
yellow
illuminated
fields indicate
the
upcoming
shift
moment.'xArrow
2:
fields
are
illuminated
in
red.
Do
notwait
any
further
to
shift.
When
the
maximum
speed
is
reached,
the
entire
display
flashes
red
and
the
fuel
supply
is
inter#j
rupted
in
order
to
protect
the
engine.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Lights
and
lighting
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The
light
switch
element
is
located
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
IconFunctionNight
vision.Lights
off.
Daytime
driving
lights.Parking
lights.IconFunctionAutomatic
headlight
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.Low
beams.Instrument
lighting.Right
roadside
parking
light.Left
roadside
parking
light.
Automatic
headlight
control
Principle The
low
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
automat#j
ically
depending
on
the
ambient
brightness,
for
example
in
tunnels,
in
twilight
or
if
there
is
pre#j
cipitation.
General
information A
blue
sky
with
the
sun
low
on
the
horizon
cancause
the
lights
to
be
turned
on.
If
the
low
beams
are
switched
on
manually,
the
automatic
headlight
control
is
deactivated.
Activating Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
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The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
is
illuminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
System
limits
The
automatic
headlight
control
cannot
replace
your
personal
judgment
of
lighting
conditions.
For
example,
the
sensors
are
unable
to
detect
fog
or
hazy
weather.
In
these
situations,
turn
the
lights
on
manually.
Parking
lights,
low
beams and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information
If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive- ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
exterior
lighting
isautomatically
switched
off
after
a
period
of
time.
Parking
lights
General
information
The
parking
lights
can
only
be
switched
on
in
the
low
speed
range.
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
The
vehicle
is
illuminated
on
all
sides.
Do
not
use
the
parking
lights
for
extended
peri#j
ods;
otherwise,
they
might
drain
the
battery
and it
would
then
be
impossible
to
switch
on
drive-
ready
state.
Turning
off Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
After
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
automatic
headlight
control
will
be
activated.
Low
beams Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
The
low
beams
illuminate
when
drive-ready
state is
switched
on.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
Press
the
button
again
to
switch
on
the
low
beams
when
the
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Turning
off
Depending
on
the
country
variant,
the
low
beams
can
be
switched
off
in
the
low
speed
range.
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#jment.
Roadside
parking
lights When
the
vehicle
is
parked,
a
one-sided
roadsideparking
light
can
be
switched
on.ButtonFunctionRight
roadside
parking
light
on.Left
roadside
parking
light
off.
Switching
off
the
roadside
parking
light:
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
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Welcome
lights
Principle
The
exterior
lighting
is
switched
on
automatically when
approaching
or
unlocking
the
vehicle.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
exterior
light#jing
of
the
vehicle
can
be
set
individually.
Activating/deactivating
welcome
light
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4.Depending
on
the
equipment,
select
the
fol#j lowing
setting:'x"Welcome
and
goodbye"
When
unlocking
the
vehicle,
individual light
functions
are
switched
on
for
a
lim#j
ited
time.'x"Door
handle
lights"
Door
handles
and
the
ground
in
front
of
the
doors
are
illuminated
for
a
limited
time.
Pathway
lighting
Principle
For
the
illumination
of
the
vehicle#ss
surroundings
after
exiting
the
vehicle,
the
exterior
lighting
can
be
switched
on
for
a
defined
period
of
time.
Switching
pathway
lighting
on After
switching
off
the
drive-ready
state,
briefly
push
the
turn
signal
lever
forward.
Setting
the
duration1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4."Pathway
lighting"5.Select
the
desired
setting.6."OK"
Daytime
driving
lights
General
information
The
daytime
driving
lights
light
up
when
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on.
Activate/deactivate
daytime
driving
lights
In
some
countries,
daytime
driving
lights
aremandatory,
so
it
may
not
be
possible
to
deacti#j
vate
the
daytime
driving
lights
in
front.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4.Depending
on
country
specifications:
"Daytime
driving
lights"
or
"Daytime
driving
lights,
rear"
Adaptive
light
functions
Principle
Adaptive
light
functions
enable
dynamic
illumina#j
tion
of
the
road.
General
information The
adaptive
light
functions
may
consist
of
onesystem
or
multiple
systems,
depending
on
the
equipment
version:
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ActivatingPress
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
The
adaptive
light
functions
are
active
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Adaptive
Light
Control
General
informationDepending
on
the
steering
angle
and
other
pa#jrameters,
the
light
from
the
headlight
follows
thecourse
of
the
road.
To
avoid
blinding
oncoming
traffic,
the
Adaptive Light
Control
does
not
swivel
to
the
opposite
lane
when
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standstill.
Cornering
light
Principle
In
tight
curves,
for
instance
on
mountainous roads
or
when
turning,
an
additional,
cornering
light
is
switched
on
that
lights
up
the
inside
of
the
curve
when
the
vehicle
is
moving
below
a
certain
speed.
General
information The
cornering
light
is
automatically
switched
ondepending
on
the
steering
angle
or,
where
appli#jcable,
the
use
of
turn
signals.
When
driving
in
reverse,
the
cornering
lights
may be
automatically
switched
on
regardless
of
the
steering
angle.
Adaptive
headlight
range control
The
adaptive
headlight
range
control
feature
bal#j
ances
out
acceleration
and
braking
processes
as
well
as
the
vehicle
load
conditions
in
order
to avoid
blinding
oncoming
traffic.
Automatic
High
Beam Assistant
Principle
The
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
detects
other
road
users
early
on
and
automatically
switches
the
high
beams
on
or
off
depending
on
the
traffic
situation.
General
informationThe
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
ensures
that
the
high
beams
are
switched
on,
whenever the
traffic
situation
allows.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
high
beams
are
not
switched
on
by
the
system.
The
system
responds
to
light
from
oncoming traffic
and
traffic
driving
ahead
of
you,
and
to
am#j bient
lighting,
for
instance
in
towns
and
cities.
The
high
beams
can
be
switched
on
and
off
manually
at
any
time.
Activate
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
element.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
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