BMW M8 GRAN COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Via
iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5."Start
now"
Via
vehicle
keyThe
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
using
the
vehicle
key.
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
three
times
within
1
second.
After
operating
the
vehicle
key,
it
will
take
ap#j
proximately
3
seconds
until
the
engine
is switched
on.
To
switch
off
the
system,
press
the
button
again three
times.
Via
BMW
display
key Switching
on:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4."Activate
now"5."Start"
Switching
off:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4."Stop"DisplaySymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
BMW
display
key
for
automatic
climate
control.
The
symbol
flashes
while
Remote
Engine
Start
is
run#j
ning.
Climatization
for
the
requested
departure
time
General
information Scheduled
departure
times
can
be
set
up
in
the
system
to
ensure
a
comfortable
interior
tempera#j ture
in
the
vehicle
at
the
time
of
departure.
'xOne-time
departure
time:
the
time
of
thescheduled
departure
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
weekday:
time
and
day of
the
week
of
the
scheduled
departure
can
be
set.
The
departure
time
is
preselected
in
two
steps:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
times.
The
climate
control
function
will
start
approxi#j mately
10
minutes
before
the
set
departure
time
and
continue
for
approximately
5
more
minutes
after
the
departure
time.
A
minimum
of
10
minutes
should
pass
between setting/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
planned
departure
time
to
allow
a
sufficient
pe#j
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
once.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
acti#j
vated
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
about
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle.
Additional
information:
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For
Your
Own
Safety,
refer
to
page
8.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5.Select
the
desired
departure
time.6.Set
the
departure
time.7.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Select
the
desired
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.7."OK"
Activating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If
a
requested
departure
time
is
to
influence
the
switching
on
of
the
system,
the
respective
de#j parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.


,



The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time
Via
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Activating
the
desired
departure
time:


Tap
on
the
symbol.






The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionThe
engine
runs
for
the
purpose
of
operating
the
stationary
cli#j
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
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.
Integrated
Universal Remote
Control
Concept
The
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
in
the
interior
mirror
can
operate
up
to
3
functions
of remote-controlled
systems
such
as
garage
door
drives,
barriers,
or
lighting
systems.
General
information The
Integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
repla#j
ces
up
to
3
different
hand-held
transmitters.
To
operate
the
remote
control,
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
must
be
programmed
with
the
de#j
sired
functions.
The
hand-held
transmitter
for
the particular
system
is
required
in
order
to
programthe
remote
control.
Before
selling
the
vehicle,
delete
the
stored
func#j tions
for
the
sake
of
security.
If
possible,
do
not
install
the
antenna
of
the
re#j
mote-controlled
system,
e.g.
the
garage
door
drive,
near
metal
objects
to
ensure
the
best
pos#j
sible
operation.
Safety
information
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
a
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear
during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
trans#j
mitter.
Compatibility
If
this
symbol
is
printed
on
the
packagingor
in
the
owner's
manual
of
the
system
to
be
controlled,
the
system
is
generally
compatible
with
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control.
Additional
questions
are
answered
by:
'xA
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.'xwww.homelink.com
on
the
Internet.
HomeLink
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Gentex Corporation.
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Control
elements
on
the
interior
mirror'xButtons,
arrow
1.'xLED,
arrow
2.'xThe
hand-held
transmitter,
arrow
3,
is
re#j quired
for
programming.
Programming
General
information The
battery
of
the
hand-held
transmitter
must
befully
charged
at
the
time
of
programming
to
en#jsure
an
optimal
range
of
the
integrated
universalremote
control.
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Initial
setup:
Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approxi#j
mately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
flashes green
rapidly.
This
erases
all
programming
ofthe
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.3.Press
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be
pro#j
grammed.
The
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
will slowly
begin
flashing
orange.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
systemto
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
in#j
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
programming
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
programming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
pro#j
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
pro#j
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
thespecial
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
sec#j
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
To
program
other
functions
on
other
buttons,
re#j
peat
steps
3
to
5.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If
you
are
unable
to
operate
the
remote-control#jled
system
after
repeated
programming,
please
check
if
the
system
to
be
controlled
features
a
rolling
code
radio
system.
Refer
to
the
owner's
manual
for
the
system.
For
systems
with
a
rolling
code
radio
system,
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
and
the
system
also
have
to
be
synchronized.
Please
read
the
owner's
manual
to
find
out
howto
synchronize
the
system.
Synchronizing
is
easier
with
the
aid
of
a
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Synchronizing
the
universal
remote
control
with
the
system:1.Park
the
vehicle
within
range
of
the
remote-
controlled
system.2.Program
the
relevant
button
on
the
interior
mirror
as
described.3.Locate
and
press
the
synchronizing
button
on
the
system
being
programmed,
e.g.
at
the
garage
gate.
You
have
approx.
30
seconds for
the
next
step.4.Hold
down
the
programmed
button
on
the
in#jterior
mirror
for
approximately
3
seconds
andthen
release
it.
If
necessary,
repeat
this
step
up
to
three
times
in
order
to
finish
synchroni#j
zation.
Once
synchronization
is
complete,
the
programmed
function
will
be
carried
out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
and
hold
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be programmed.3.As
soon
as
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
orange
after
approx.
20
seconds,
re#j
lease
the
button.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
system to
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.
Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
in#j
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.The
LED
can
light
up
in
different
ways.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
the
program#j
ming
procedure
is
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
detected
but
program#j
ming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
pro#j
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
pro#j
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
the
special
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
sec#j
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
If
the
programming
procedure
is
not
completed, the
previous
programming
will
remain
un#j
changed.
Operation
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
agarage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
ofdamage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
trans#j
mitter.
The
system,
such
as
the
garage
door,
can
be
op#j
erated
using
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror while
the
drive-ready
or
standby
state
isswitched
on.
To
do
this,
hold
down
the
button
within
receiving
range
of
the
system
until
the
function
is
activated.
The
interior
mirror
LED
stays
lit
while
the
wireless
signal
is
being
trans#j mitted.
Deleting
stored
functions All
stored
functions
will
be
deleted.
The
func#j
tions
cannot
be
deleted
individually.
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Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
in#jterior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approximately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
green
rapidly.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield
Fold
the
sun
visor
down
or
up.
Glare
shield
from
the
side
Folding
out
1.Fold
the
sun
visor
down.2.Unhook
it
from
the
holder
and
swing
it
to
the side.
Folding
up
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
close
the
sun
vi#j sor.
Vanity
mirror A
vanity
mirror
is
located
in
the
sun
visor
behind
a
cover.
When
the
cover
is
opened,
the
mirror
lighting
switches
on.
Ashtray
Front
center
console
Opening
1.Press
onto
the
cover.2.The
ashtray
is
located
in
a
cup
holder.
Fold
the
ashtray
cover
upward.
Emptying
1.Pull
the
ashtray
with
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2.Turn
the
lid
counterclockwise
to
open
it.3.Empty
the
container.
Always
empty
the
ashtray
with
the
container
open
to
prevent
contamination
of
the
lid.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information
Warning
Contact
with
the
hot
heating
element
or
the
hot
socket
of
the
cigarette
lighter
can
cause
burns. Flammable
materials
can
ignite
if
the
cigarettelighter
falls
down
or
is
held
against
the
objects.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
There
is
a
risk of
damage
to
property.
Take
hold
of
the
ciga#j
rette
lighter
by
its
handle.
Make
sure
that
chil#j
dren
do
not
use
the
cigarette
lighter.
NOTICE
If
metal
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Replace
the
cigarette
lighter
or
socket
cover
again
after
using
the
socket.
Front
center
console
Press
onto
the
cover.
The
cigarette
lighter
is
located
between
the
cup
holders.
Operation Push
in
the
cigarette
lighter.The
cigarette
lighter
can
be
re#j
moved
as
soon
as
it
pops
back
out.
Sockets
Concept
The
lighter
socket
can
be
used
as
a
socket
for electrical
equipment
when
standby
and
drive-
ready
state
are
switched
on.
General
information The
total
load
of
all
sockets
must
not
exceed
140
watts
at
12
volts.
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Do
not
damage
the
socket
by
using
non-com#jpatible
connectors.
Safety
information
Warning
Devices
and
cables
in
the
unfolding
area
of
the
airbags,
such
as
portable
navigation
devices, can
hinder
the
unfolding
of
the
airbag
or
be
thrown
around
in
the
car's
interior
during
un#j
folding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
devices
and
cables
are
not
in
the
airbag's
area
of
unfolding.
NOTICE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
can work
with
high
voltages
and
currents,
which means
that
the
12
volt
electrical
system
can
beoverloaded
or
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#jage
to
property.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
termi#j nals
in
the
engine
compartment.
NOTICE
If
metal
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage to
property.
Replace
the
cigarette
lighter
or
socket
cover
again
after
using
the
socket.
Front
center
armrest
The
center
armrest
contains
a
socket.
Front
center
console
Press
onto
the
cover.
A
socket
is
located
between
the
cup
holders.
Pull
off
the
cover.
USB
port
General
information Follow
the
information
regarding
the
connection
of
mobile
devices
to
the
USB
port
in
the
section on
USB
connections.
Additional
information:
USB
connections,
refer
to
page
76.
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In
the
center
armrest
A
USB
port
is
located
in
the
center
armrest.Properties:
'xUSB
port
Type
C.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
for
datatransfer.'xCharge
current:
max.
3
A.
In
the
front
center
console
NOTICE
Objects
in
the
storage
compartment,
e.g.,
large
USB
connectors,
may
block
or
damage
the
cover
when
it
is
being
opened
or
closed.
There is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
cover
is
clear
while
opening
and
closing
it.
Press
onto
the
cover.
A
USB
port
is
located
in
the
center
console.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
Type
A.'xFor
charging
mobile
devices
and
for
data transfer.'xCharge
current:
max.
1.5
A.
In
the
rear
center
console
Two
USB
ports
are
located
in
the
center
consolein
the
rear
passenger
compartment.
Properties:
'xUSB
port
Type
C.'xFor
charging
of
mobile
devices.'xCharge
current:
maximum
3
A
per
port.
Wireless
charging
tray
Concept
The
wireless
charging
tray
enables
the
following
functions
to
be
performed
without
cables:
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'xCharging
the
rechargeable
battery
of
a
mo#j
bile
phone
with
Qi
capability
and
of
other
mo#j
bile
devices,
which
support
the
Qi
standard.'xCharging
the
BMW
Display
key.'xConnect
the
mobile
phone
to
the
external
an#j tenna.
Depending
on
the
country,
this
provides
for
better
network
reception
and
a
consistent
re#j
production
quality.
General
information
When
inserting
the
mobile
phone,
make
surethere
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging
tray.
During
charging,
the
surface
of
the
tray
and
the mobile
phone
may
become
warm.
Higher
tem#j peratures
may
lead
to
a
reduction
in
the
chargecurrent
through
the
mobile
phone,
and
in
iso#jlated
cases
the
charging
process
is
paused
tem#jporarily.
Follow
the
relevant
instructions
in
the
mobile
phone
owner's
manual.


The
charge
indicator
shows
on
the
Control
Display
whether
a
mobile
phone
with
Qi
capabil#j
ity
is
being
charged.
NOTE This
device
has
been
tested
for
human
exposurelimits
and
found
compliant
at
a
minimum
dis#j tance
of
2
in/5
cm
during
operation.
Therefore,
a
distance
of
4
in/10
cm
must
be
maintained
in
every
direction
when
operating
the
device.
Mounting
position
of
the
product.
Safety
information
Warning
When
charging
a
device
that
meets
the
Qi
standard
in
the
wireless
charging
tray,
any
metal
objects
located
between
the
device
and
the
tray
can
become
very
hot.
Placing
storage
devices
or
electronic
cards,
such
as
chip
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
signal
transmission,
between
the
device
and
the
tray
may
impair
the
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
charging
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
the
device
and
the
tray.
NOTICE
The
tray
is
intended
for
mobile
phones
up
to
a particular
size.
Forceful
inserting
of
the
mobile
phone
into
the
tray
can
damage
the
tray
or
the mobile
phone.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Observe
the
maximum
dimensions
for
mobile
phones.
Do
not
force
the
mobile
phone
into
the
tray.
Overview
Tray
in
the
center
console:
1LED2Storage
area
Functional
requirements
'xThe
mobile
phone
must
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support
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