BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2020 Owners Manual

OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors
With
the
four
side
ultrasound
sensors,
arrows,
and
the
ultrasound
sensors
in
the
bumpers,
the parking
spaces
are
measured
and
the
distances
to
obstacles
determined.
Functional
requirements Ultrasound
sensors
Ensure
full
functionality:
'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stickj
ers.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xMaximum
speed
while
driving
forward
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h.'xMaximum
distance
to
row
of
parked
vehicles:
5
ft/1.5
m.
Suitable
parking
space
General
information:
'xGap
behind
an
object
that
has
a
min.
lengthof
1.7
ft/0.5
m.'xGap
between
two
objects
with
a
minimum
length
of
approx.
1.7
ft/0.5
m.
Parallel
parking
to
the
road:
'xMin.
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:
your
vehicle's
length
plus
approx.
2.6
ft/0.8
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
Diagonal
parking:
'xMinimum
width
of
the
gap:
own
vehicle's
width
plus
approx.
2.3
ft/0.7
m.'xMinimum
depth:
your
vehicle's
length.
The
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces
must
be
estimated
by
the
driver.
Due
to
technical limitations,
the
system
is
only
able
to
approxij
mate
the
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces.
For
parking
'xDoors
and
trunk
lid
are
closed.'xDriver's
safety
belt
is
fastened.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press
the
park
assistance
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.


Parking
assistant
is
activated
automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear Shift
into
reverse.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.
If
necessary,
activate:




Autom.
Parking
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Switching
on
via
iDrive
Display
of
the
rearview
camera
or
PDC
view must
be
active.1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




Autom.
Parking
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
The
parking
procedure
is
active.
Steering
control
has
been
taken
over by
system.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'x

Parking
assistant
is
activated
and
parking
space
search
is
active.'xControl
Display
shows
suitable
parking
spaces
at
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
vej
hicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assistant
is
active, suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
andan
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearlydetected,
the
system
automatically
adjusts
the
suitable
parking
method.
In
the
case
of
parking
spaces
suitable
for
parallel
and
diagoj
nal
parking,
a
selection
menu
is
displayed.
In
this
case,
the
desired
parking
method
must
be
selected
manually.'x

The
parking
procedure
is
active.
Steering
control
has
been
taken
over
by
system.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
whenj ever
the
vehicle
is
moving
forward
slow
andstraight,
even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display
are
shown
in
gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
assisj
tant.
Engage
the
reverse
gear
and,
if
necessary,
activate
the
system
or
press
the
parking
asj sistance
button
on
the
Control
Display.


Parking
assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
at
a
speed
ofup
to
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h
and
at
a
disj
tance
of
maximum
5
ft/1.5
m.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the parking
process:
select
the
parking
space
onthe
Control
Display.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
At
the
end
of
the
parking
procedure,
the
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The
end
of
the
parking
procedure
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

Autom.
Parking
Select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
to overcome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
apjpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xIf
a
maximum
number
of
parking
attempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
exceeded.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
the Control
Display.'xIf
the
trunk
lid
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
anextended
period
while
the
vehicle
is
stationj
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
continj
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant
and
follow
the instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
off
The
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
Switching
signal
tone
for suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Parking
and
maneuvering5.Automatic
Parking6.Alert
if
parking
space
detected
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Driving
out
of
a
parking
space
using
the
parking
assistant
Concept
The
system
makes
driving
out
of
parallel
parking spaces
easier.
General
information Steptronic
transmission
The
parking
assistant
calculates
an
optimal
line for
pulling
out
of
a
parking
space
and
takes
conj
trol
of
the
following
functions
during
the
maneuj ver:
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The
vehicle
maneuvers
automatically
until
the
vehicle
reaches
a
position
in
which
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the
parking
space
without
further steering
movements.
Functional
requirement'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
manually
and
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
car
are
detected. The
distance
to
a
detected
curb
is
at
least
6
inches/15
cm.'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
using
the
parking
asj
sistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
2.6
ft/0.8
m
lonj ger
than
your
vehicle.
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Steptronic
transmission:
Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
to
switch
on
the
parking
assistant.3.Tilt
the
controller
to
the
right
and
activate
the parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




Autom.
Parking
4.On
the
Control
Display,
confirm
the
required
direction
for
driving
out
of
the
parking
space
if
necessary.5.Steptronic
transmission:
The
system
takes
control
of
the
maneuver.
A
message
will
be
displayed
at
the
end
of
the
maneuver.6.Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits driving
out
of
the
parking
space
and
drive
off
as
usual.
The
parking
assistant
is
switched
off
autoj
matically.Back-up
assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
the
driver
when
driving
in reverse,
for
instance
when
driving
out
of
tight
or
confusing
parking
or
street
situations.
The
vehicle
stores
the
driving
movements
of
the
last
route.
This
stored
route
can
be
driven
back with
automated
steering.
General
information The
system
takes
control
of
the
steering
whendriving
in
reverse
along
the
stored
route.
The
driver
controls
driving
the
vehicle
via
accelj
erator
pedal
and
brake.
Functional
requirements'xDrive
forward
without
interruption
to
store
the route.'xA
maximum
of
165
ft/50
m
will
be
stored.'xTo
store
the
route,
do
not
exceed
a
driving
speed
of
22
mph/36
km/h.'xThe
return
route
must
be
at
least
12
in./30
cm
wider
than
your
vehicle.
Driving
back
with
automated
steering
1.Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary and
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.Back-up
Assistant
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display where
required.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
with
the
accelerator
pedal
and
the
brake.
When
driving
in
reverse,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle's
surroundings,
and
if
you
suddenly encounter
an
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take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Pay
attentionto
the
information
from
the
PDC.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
isreached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
and
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also
with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
vej hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situationssuch
as
the
following:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
ortakes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xDuring
activation
or
intervention
by
driving
control
systems
or
assist
systems.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.'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 cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
inj
coming
calls.
Limits
of
the
back-up
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
for
driving
in
reverse
is
limited
to
approximately
6
mph/9
km/h.
If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
canceled.System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condij
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
rej
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Ownj
erss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sysj
temss
operation
and
limitations.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xIn
case
of
changes
to
an
already-measured parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
measj
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits,
e.g.,
in
the
following
situations:
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'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instancecoats.'xWith
external
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
instance
from
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xWhen
sensors
are
dirty,
iced
over,
damaged
or
out
of
position.'xUnder
certain
weather
conditions,
e.g.,
high relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
cold,
extreme
heat,
or
strong
wind.'xWith
tow
bars
and
trailer
couplings
of
other
vehicles.'xWith
thin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xWith
moving
objects.'xWith
elevated,
protruding
objects
such
as ledges.'xWith
objects
with
corners,
edges,
and
smooth
surfaces.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xWith
small
and
low
objects,
for
instance
boxes.'xWith
obstacles
and
persons
at
the
edge
of the
lane.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
system.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
dej
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
dej tected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diagoj
nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
is detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addij
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Cross
traffic
warning5.Cross
traffic
warning
Or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Parking
and
maneuvering5.Cross
traffic
warning6.Cross
traffic
warning
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
the
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
acj
tive:
when
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exj ceeded.
With
an
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WarningGeneral
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
rej
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
thecamera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sigjnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
rej
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIf
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
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range
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
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
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
drivingcomfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
134.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROBalanced
outSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirmActive
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
durjing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
by
permanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all driving
conditions.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
tunings. The
tunings
are
assigned
to
the
different
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
134.
Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROComfortableSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Adaptive
M
Chassis
Professional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
enjcompasses
the
following
systems:
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'xLow-lying
sport
chassis.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
General
informationFor
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sysj
tem
or
the
Driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
folj
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode:
'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked
individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used. The
resulting
braking
power
is
simultaneously
largely
compensated
by
an
engine
intervention.
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