BMW M8 GRAN COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
at#j tempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
ex#jceeded.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
theControl
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
station#j
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
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.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain
conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
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
fol#j
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.'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be detected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits.
The
limits
of
the
ultrasonic
measurement
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
apply.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
242.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Depending
on
theequipment
version:
driving out
of
a
parking
spaceusing
the
parking
assistant
Concept
The
system
makes
driving
out
of
parallel
parking spaces
easier.
General
information
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
an
optimal
linefor
pulling
out
of
a
parking
space
and
takes
con#j
trol
of
the
following
functions
during
the
maneu#j
ver:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
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.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
242.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
257.
Functional
requirements
'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
as#j
sistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
2.6
ft/0.8
m
lon#j ger
than
your
vehicle.'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
in
reverse.
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.M
Steptronic
Sport
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.M
Steptronic
Sport
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
auto#j
matically.
System
limits
The
limits
of
the
systems
of
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
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With
Parking
Assistant:Reversing
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
when
driving
in
reverse
along
the
stored
route.
The
driver
controls
driving
the
vehicle
via
accel#j
erator
pedal
and
brake.
The
Reversing
Assistant
uses
the
control
ele#j
ments
and
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
242.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
257.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
242.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
257.
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.'xDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
activated.
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
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
is reached
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
ve#j hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
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'xWhen
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
sta#j
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
re#j
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steer#j
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
in#j
coming
calls.
System
limits
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
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.'xAdditionally,
the
limits
of
the
systems
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Different
influences
can
lead
to
side
deviations
when
driving
back
on
the
stored
route.
For
exam#j ple,
this
includes
the
following
factors:
'xSteering
movements
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary
while
storing
the
distance
covered.'xThe
speed
is
not
adapted
to
the
distance
traveled.'xRoad
characteristics,
such
as
gradients
or
in#j
clines.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diago#j 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
monitorthe
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
driver#ss
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
ap#j 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
addi#j
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
system With
the
button1.

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

"Settings"4."Cross
Traffic
Warning"5."Activate
function"
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Cross
Traffic
Warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
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
an
active
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WarningGeneral
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
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
re#j
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
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#j
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
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.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
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comfortVehicle
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.
Chassis
components
The
chassis
components
are
optimized
for
the
vehicle
and
its
scope
of
application
and
thereby ensure
the
best
possible
Driving
Dynamics.
Adaptive
M
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling on
uneven
road
surfaces.
This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
General
information The
system
offers
several
different
damping
set#j
tings.
ProgramDamping
settings"COMFORT"Comfort-oriented."SPORT"Balanced
out."SPORT
PLUS"Consistently
sporty.Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
desired
program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.
1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.

"Chassis"5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
immediately
applied
with
active
M1
or
M2
configuration.
To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#j lected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Adaptive
M
chassis
with
selected
pro#j
gram
for
the
active
display
of
driving
dy#j namics
system
statuses.
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When
the
display
of
the
widget
in
the
instrumentcluster
for
M
SETUP
is
activated,
the
selected
program
is
displayed.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
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controlVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
tem#j
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Recirculated-air
mode.Air
flow,
manual.
Intensity
AUTO
program.Air
distribution,
manual.Defrost
and
defog
the
wind#j
shield.Rear
window
defroster.Depending
on
the
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ButtonFunctionSeat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
117.orActive
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
118.Climate
control
operation.
Open
Climate
menu,
such
as
for
the
following
settings:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
parked-car
ventilation.
Some
of
the
functions
can
also
be
used
via
voice,
e.g.,
temperature.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
menu
is
displayed.
For
example,
the
following
climate
control
func#j
tions
can
be
accessed
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xAir
quality.'xHeating/ventilation.'xParked-car
ventilation/heating
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
functions,
e.g.,
switching
on/off,
in#j
tensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xMenu/Climate
Cont.'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.Switching
off'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
lower
button
on
the
front
passenger
side.
Temperature
Concept
The
automatic
climate
control
achieves
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
if
needed,
by
using
the
maximum
cooling
or
heating
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Driver"
or
"Front
passenger"6."Temperature:"7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8."OK"
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
tempera#j ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
region
can
be
adjusted.
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