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BMW 2015 i3 Owner's Manual

1. BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu tay Press button 22 Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone EW erie W Office ConnectedDrive d Vehicle info Settings The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 02 Main menu Multimedia Buttons on controller Ra i W Telephone Press button Function i l Navigation J Office MENU Open the main menu ANR F A ConnectedDrive d Wenicle info RADIO Opens the Radio menu c PSs MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu a 2 Press the controller NAV Opens the Navigation menu TEL Opens the phone menu 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings nc en After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap Move the controller to the left Closes current display and shows previous display Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed Move the controller to the right Opens new display on top of previous screen a FM Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz White marks to the lef
2. fewer CO equivalents when driving on elec tricity from renewable SOUICeS fewer CO equivalents when driving with EU 25 or comparable energy mixes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 04 RECYCLING AT BMW WE NOT ONLY PIONEER NEW MATERIALS WE ALSO TAKE CARE OF THEIR RECYCLING Recycling is a given at BMW i Production residues from carbon fiber production carbon components and body parts for instance are valuable materials That s why they are either reused as secondary raw materials for the in house BMW production cycle or recycled for other automotive or non automotive applications And the early production stage of a BMW i3 marks a first for the automotive industry the first time recycled carbon fiber is being used for a vehicle passenger cell Together with partners BMW i is pioneering closed loops for up to 100 of carbon fiber from production residues or end of life vehicles BMW i is also branching out in new directions when it comes to the recycling of other components and materials For example there are many possible ways to reuse the high capacity BMW i lithium ion battery pack A very simple and effective one Is as temporary energy storage for solar power or wind energy to make renewably produced energy available when it is needed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 of used battery packs could for ex ample be reused as temporary storage unit
3. 1 Press button on the remote con trol or in the driver s footwell refer to page 44 Opening hood 1 Press the release handle and open the hood Indicator warning lights When the hood is opened a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood From approx 16 in 40 cm height allow to fall and press again to lock the hook completely Make sure you hear the hood engage Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely lt 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems General information Engine oil consumption depends on the fre quency of Range Extender use Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refuel ing Checking the oil level Note Check the engine oil level with Range Extender warmed up to operating temperature After switching off the Range Extender wait several minutes before checking th
4. Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 Charging vehicle Charging vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems The concept The vehicle can be charged using various charging cables at charging stations or hous hold sockets Control and monitoring of the charging process are handled completely au tomatically The charge current strength can be set by means of the Control Display General information High voltage battery The high voltage battery is used as an energy accumulator The high voltage battery can be charged by energy recovery during the trip or via the power grid When charging via the power grid you can chose between the following variants gt Level 1 charging via a household socket gt Level 2 charging via a Level 2 charging sta tion gt Charging viaa DC charging station Level 1 charging is possible via a household socket within a voltage range of 100 volts to 240 volts For optimal use of the energy from the power grid charging at a Level 2 charging station such as BMW i Wallbox
5. o e m Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed 5 Press the controller Speed warning is stored 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Displays Activating deactivating the speed warning On the Control Display Settings Speed Warning SSS Press the controller Setting your current speed as the speed warning On the Control Display Settings Speed Select current speed ppe Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed a Press the controller 6 Turnthe controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 88 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Automatic time setting Depending on your vehicle s optional features the time date and if needed the time zone are updated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed g Press the controller 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored
6. 168 4 Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg ing cable to the household socket or the port on the charging station 5 Attach charging cable corresponding to the charging socket connection Charging is started The charging status is not displayed Do not open vehicle during this time After several minutes the vehicle is slightly charged The onboard electronics are ready again It is again possible to open the vehicle The charging status as well as the charging state of the high voltage battery can be dis played again Continue charging vehicle until desired range is possible If the vehicle battery cannot be charged con tact the service center Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Refueling Mobility Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Observe the fuel recommendation refer to page 172 prior to refueling A sufficient amount of fuel must be added to operate the Range Extender When the Range Extender is activated the current charging state is maintained The vehicle has
7. 74 Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children Follow the notes and instructions on the con tainer United States The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U S EPA and many individual states do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con tainer Use BMW s Windshield Washer Con centrate or the equivalent lt Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one res ervoir Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to the manufac turer s recommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the right mixture Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because they can clog the windshield washer nozzles Recommended minimum fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and This chapter describes all standard country systems The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series It also describes features that are not
8. 9 to 12 seconds left right hand steering setting gt 12 to 15 seconds language setting Setting the compass zones Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi cle so that the compass operates correctly re fer to World map with compass zones 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones a IS 7 Procedure 1 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 3 to 4 seconds The number of the set Compass zone appears in the mirror 2 To change the zone setting press the con trol button quickly and repeatedly until the number of the compass zone that corre sponds with your location appears in the mirror The set zone is stored automatically The com pass is ready for use again after approximately 10 seconds Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the event of the following gt The wrong compass point is displayed gt The point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the direction of travel gt Not all points of the compass are dis played 138 Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle 2 Set the currently applicable compass zone 3 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next
9. Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit lt 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Interior equipment Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when operating and drive readiness are activated Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors Front center console E A The socket is located underneath the instru ment panel Remove the cover Between the front seats The socket is located between the front seats Remove the cover or cigarette lighter 140 In the trunk The socket is located on the right side in the trunk Remove the cover USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g gt Personal Profile settings refer to page 39 gt Music collection gt
10. This is displayed in the speedometer and con tinuously in the instrument cluster Displays in the instrument cluster refer to page 113 When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Distance Select a distance Adjust the distance according to the traf fic and weather conditions otherwise there is the risk of an accident Maintain the prescribed safety distance Adjust distance wi Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set The set distance is briefly displayed in AA the left part of the instrument cluster Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving RE ww Press button with the system switched on Desired speed and distance are then contin ued with these settings The instrument clus ter
11. gt Pull the corresponding loop on the seat back rest forward 142 Or pull the corresponding loop in the cargo area and fold the seat backrest forward To secure cargo refer to page 153 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Loading position of the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrests can be individually set in two different positions To expand the cargo area the rear seat back rest can be moved into a vertical position 1 Pull corresponding loop 2 Set the loading position of the seat back rest 3 Latch the rear seat backrest The red mark on the front loop must disappear Rear seat backrest basic position When folding back the backrests from the folded down position first latch them in the loading position Pull corresponding loop Fold the rear seat backrest rearward Pull loop again Fold rear seat backrest all the way back a So pa Latch the rear seat backrest The red mark on the front loop must disappear Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respe
12. Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 Select the desired function gt Speller enter letters and numbers gt Interactive map viewing the interac tive map gt Browser enter Internet addresses Audio feedback pronounces entered letters and numbers Entering letters and numbers Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning When entering pay attention to the following gt For the input of upper lower case letters and numbers it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In put mode refer to page 24 e g when the spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical gt Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display gt Always enter associated characters such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized Possible input de pends on the set language Where neces sary enter special characters via the con troller gt To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad gt To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad gt To enter a hyphen slide to the right in the upper area of the touchpad gt To enter an underscore swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet si
13. Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives The vehicle s cooling circuits are filled with dif ferent types of coolant Do not mix the differ ent types of coolant Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant reservoir The vehicle has two coolant reservoirs that are located under the hood To ensure the operational reliability of the vehi cle always check the coolant level of both coolant reservoirs Open hood refer to page 183 186 Leni ZA 1 Coolant reservoir for climate control 2 Coolant reservoir for drive Coolant level Coolant reservoir for climate control Checking 1 Allow the drive to cool down 2 Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate then open it 3 Check the coolant level The coolant level is correct if it lies be tween the minimum and maximum marks in the reservoir Adding 1 Slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Coolant Mobility 2 Close cap 3 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated by the service center as soon as possible Coolant reservoir for drive Checking 1 Al
14. 3 Attach the connection hose directly to the compressor Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wheels and tires ley tia 4 Insert the connector into a power socket Follow the snow chain manufacturer s instruc inside the vehicle tions Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight Retighten as needed accord ing to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result lt in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result In incorrect readings 5 Correct the tire inflation pressure to When driving with snow chains briefly activate 2 5 bar Dynamic Traction Control if needed gt Increase pressure with operating read iness or drive readiness switched on Maximum speed with snow chains reel on the compressor Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h gt To reduce the pressure press the but when using snow chains ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Replace the defective tire and the sealant con tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi ble Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer
15. 5 ton decrease or increase air flow The intensity is indicated through LEDs The highest level is active when five LEDs are lit The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Switching the system on off Switch off E P Press and hold the left button until the i control switches off Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster gt Seat heating Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 188 of your vehi cle Ventilation i i f A i N s gt Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously arrows 1 gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 2 Adjusting the ventilation gt Ventilation for cooling Direct vent in your direction when vehicle s interior is too hot gt Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Stationary climate control The concept Stationary climate control cools or heats the interior prior to departure to a comfortable temperature The interior temperature is lowered with high cooling output The system may heat the interior Snow and ice can be removed more easily The air automatically exits through the v
16. Flip lever To reduce the blinding effect of the interior rear view mirror flip the lever forward Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation gt Keep the photocells clean Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Adjusting Controls gt Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield Steering wheel Note Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to The right place for children Note Children in the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle otherwise they could endanger them selves and other persons e g by opening the doors lt Children should always be in the rear Ac
17. Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt Wheel and tire combination You can ask the service center about the right wheel tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility Approved wheels and tires You should only use wheels and tires that have been approved by the vehicle manu facturer for your vehicle type otherwise e g despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to chassis contact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval uate non approved wheels and tires to deter mine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot guarantee the operating safety of the vehicle lt Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall With prope
18. Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the belt back into its roll up mecha nism Safety belt reminder for driver s and passenger s seat AA The indicator lamp lights up and a sig nal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx 6 mph 10 km h It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam aged otherwise Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners replaced and have the belt anchors checked Check and replace safety belts This should only be done by your service center otherwise this safety feature might not work properly 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Front head restraints Distance The spacing is adjusted to the back of the head using the incline of the seat backrest Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Removing The head restraints cannot be removed Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint Adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly otherwise there is an increased risk of injury
19. 148 Things to remember when driving 152 Loading 154 Increase range Mobility 160 Charging vehicle 169 Refueling 172 Fuel 173 Wheels and tires 182 Under the hood 184 Engine oil 186 Coolant 188 Maintenance 190 Replacing components 196 Breakdown assistance 200 Care Reference 206 Technical data 208 Appendix 210 Everything from AtoZ Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 _ Notes Notes Using this Owner s Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics Navigation Entertainment Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system can be retrieved on the Control Display via the Integrated Owner s Handbook Additional sources of information The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet www bmwusa com BMW i Driver s Guide App The Owner s Manual is available in many coun tries as an app Additional information on the Internet www bmw com bmw_i_drivers_guide Symbols FN Indicates precautions that m
20. Parts and Accesso ries section in the sixth sentence the word cannot should read does not At page 55 in the Check and replace safety belts section the text beginning This should only be done by your service center should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends having this work per formed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly At page 150 under the heading Objects within the range of movement of the ped als and at page 203 under the heading Carpets and floor mats the paragraph that begins Only use floor mats should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof The manu facturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Addendum by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place At page 155 under the heading Have maintenance carried out the sentence beginning The maintenance should be carried out should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center At page 161 under the heading Make sure that the charging device is in flawless oper ating condition the word flawless sho
21. Press button 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations gt If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering gt Possible on snow covered or slippery road surfaces gt When there are obstacles that are hard to overcome such as curbs gt When there are obstacles that suddenly arise gt Ifthe Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small gt Ifa maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded gt When switching to another function on the Control Display When the button is released If the tailgate is open If doors are open When setting the parking brake gt gt gt gt gt During acceleration gt When braking gt When unfastening the driver s safety belt A Check Control message is displayed Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con tinued if needed Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this System limits No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assis tance in the following situations gt In tight curves 126 Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel roads gt On slippery ground gt On steep up
22. Tailgate via remote con trol 42 Tail lights bulb replace ment 193 Tank unlocking refer to Tank vent 169 Tank vent 169 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 206 Telephone 6 Temperature air condi tioner 129 Temperature automatic cli mate control 131 Temperature display for ex ternal temperature 82 Text message supplemen tary 81 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 49 Tilt alarm sensor 49 Tire damage 176 Tire identification marks 174 Tire inflation pressure 173 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 99 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96 Tires changing 176 Tire sealant 178 Tires everything on wheels and tires 173 Tire tread 175 Tone 6 Total vehicle weight 207 Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 199 Towing 197 Tow lug see Tow fitting 199 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 96 Traction control 108 TRACTION driving dynam ics 108 Transmission lock electronic unlocking 67 Transporting children safely 60 Tread tires 175 Trip computer 87 Triple turn signal activa tion 71 Trip odometer 82 Turning circle lines rearview camera 122 Turning radius 206 Turn signal bulb replace ment 192 Turn signals operation 71 U Unintentional alarm 50 Units of measure 89 Universal remote control 135 Unlocking locking via door lock 43 Unlocking locking with re mote control 41 Unlocking settings 48 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 7 Upholstery care 2
23. The efficiency of the driving can be monitored Average speed Periods when vehicle is parked with drive read iness switched off are not included when cal culating average speed Resetting average values Press and hold the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 84 function Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com puters gt Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary gt Trip computer the values provide an overview of the current trip Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info Displays 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel consumption or speed On the Control Display Vehicle info Onboard info Consumpt or Speed Yes w ees Speed warning The concept Displays a speed when reached should cause a warning to be issued The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed once by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the speed warning On the Control Display Settings Speed Warning at
24. list Using the thumbwheel select the desired set ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel On board computer Display in the instrument cluster The information from the computer is shown in the upper left area of the instrument cluster 86 Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display gt Kilometers With Range Extender total range Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed External temperature Time Y Yyyy YV Speed limit detection Adjusting displays for computer You can select what information from the com puter is to be displayed in the instrument clus ter On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Select the desired displays Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Information in detail With Range Extender total range The total range considers the capacity of the fuel tank as well as the electric energy in the high voltage battery 72 229 km Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances Standstill with drive readiness turned off is not considered Current fuel consumption Displays the current energy consumption
25. starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises energy consumption and tire wear Standing air conditioning Run advance climate control refer to page 133 in the vehicle during charging if pos sible before driving off Heating and cooling operations are very en ergy intensive and substantially reduce the electric range Look well ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi cle driving ahead of you Driving smoothly and proactively reduces en ergy consumption Longer braking procedures result in more effi cient charging of the high voltage battery via energy recovery from braking Use accelerator pedal for deceleration and coasting When approaching a red light use accelerator pedal for decelerating For going downhill use coasting function for this purpose press accelerator pedal just enough that the vehicle rolls Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Reel off these functions if they are not needed The ECO PRO and ECO PRO driving pro grams support the energy conserving use of comfort features They automatically perform a partial or complete deactivation of these func tions Ha
26. 70 R 19 84Q M S Std Front 155 70 R 2 3133 19 84 Q M S A S 28141 Std Rear 175 60 R 19 86 Q M S A S Std Front 155 60 R 2 3133 20 80 Q Std _ 28141 Rear 175 55 R 20 85 Q Std 174 Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches 96 load rating not for ZR tires Y speed rating before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tire Identification Number DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 0115 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 0115 tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 0115 the tire was manufactured in the 1st week of 2015 Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear replace tires at least every 6 years Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA ABC Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral Saf
27. Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Overview 1 Rear fog lights 2 Depending on the equipment automatic headlamp control welcome lamps day time running lights Lights off daytime running lights Parking lights daytime running lights Low beams welcome lights Headlight range control N O 1 B OW Instrument lighting Parking lights low beams headlight control General information Position of switch 0 D 0 90 With driver s door open and operating readi ness turned off the exterior lighting will be turned off automatically Parking lights Position of switch D QE the vehicle s lights light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lights for extended pe riods otherwise they might drain the battery and disable drive readiness When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lights refer to page 91 Low beams Position of switch ZD with operating readi ness switched on the lo
28. Extender gt The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible gt The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief pe riod can seriously damage emission con trol components in particular the catalytic converter 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place Wiper blade replacement 6 Fold down the wipers Hints Rear replacing the wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers without 1 Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper wiper blades blade arrow Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield
29. Importing Trips Hints Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface gt Do not connect USB hard drives gt Do not use the USB interface for recharg ing external devices Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Ata glance Q NK S The socket is located between the front seats Cargo area Cargo cover General information The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate is opened Note Do not deposit heavy objects Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on the cargo cover Otherwise they may pose a risk to occupants such as during braking and evasive maneuvers lt Removing 1 Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate 2 Raise the cover and pull it back to remove Installing 1 Place the cover in the brackets 2 Attach the retaining straps Enlarging the trunk General information The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest Hints Danger of jamming Before folding down the rear seat back rests ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear Ensure that no one is lo cated in or reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests Otherwise injury or damage may result lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restrain
30. Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display Settings Language Units Language oY Select the desired language Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Displays Controls Settings are stored for the profile currently in 2 GPS tracking Use 3 GPS tracking Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 27 Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display Settings Control display Brightness iS Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright ness settings may not be clearly visible Activating deactivating display of the current vehicle position If GPS geolocation has been activated the cur rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW i Remote App or in the ConnectedDrive customer portal 1 Settings 89 Online
31. To select mount and use child restraint sys tems observe the information provided by the system manufacturer otherwise the protec tive effect can be lost lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint systems make sure that the child seat is securely fas tened to the backrest of the seat Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the seat back rest lt On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat deactivate the front seat pas senger airbags otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury to the child when the air bags are activated even with a child restraint system lt After installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Deactivate the front seat passenger airbags automatically refer to page 95 Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint system move the front passenger seat as far back as possi ble and adj
32. a greater range Do not refuel unless the engine is ata standstill and the selector lever is in posi tion P N Do not refuel unless the engine is at a standstill and the selector lever is in position P N other wise the buildup of pressure may cause the fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely lt Tank vent The concept The vehicle is equipped with a special fuel tank It is designed for special requirements that arise in operation with the Range Ex tender General information In the fuel tank excess pressure can build up due to gasoline vapors which are dissipated before the tank lid is opened Overview The button is located on the driver s footwell Tank venting 1 Switch off drive readiness 2 Press button to start the pressure equalization The status of the tank venting is displayed in the instrument cluster In rare cases the tank venting can last several minutes If the tank venting has been completed a message Is displayed in the instrument cluster The tank lid is released for open ing 3 Open the fuel filler flap If the fuel filler flap is not opened within 10 minutes after the fuel filler flap was re leased the fuel filler flap relocks Press button again Fuel lid Opening Before opening vent the tank refer to page 169 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Refueling 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap lt 3
33. along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 186 82 Odometer and trip odometer Display v 4 010 7 mi 105 gt Odometer arrow 1 Scope of the on board computer refer to page 86 gt Trip odometer arrow 2 Show reset kilometers TRIP Press the knob gt With operating readiness turned off the time the external temperature and the od ometer are displayed gt When operating readiness is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature If the indicator drops to 37 F 3 C or lower a signal sounds A Check Control message is displayed There is an increased risk of ice on roads Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Displays Controls Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 F 3 C roads might be icy Therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads e g to avoid the increased risk of an accident lt Time The time is displayed in the computer Setting the time and time format refer to page 88 Range The expected range for the energy stored in the high voltage battery is displayed on the right side of the instrument cluster next to the charging state indicator of the high voltage battery With Range Extender The range of the Range Extender is displayed separately next to the fuel gauge The total range can be displayed via the on board c
34. be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe and are recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center At page 182 under the heading Hood the sentence beginning If you are unfamiliar should be disregarded At page 185 under the heading Adding or changing engine oil the text should be dis regarded and in lieu thereof should be read as follows If necessary BMW recommends that you have oil added changed at your BMW dealer s service center or at another service center that has trained personnel that can perform the work in accordance with BMW specifications At page 189 under the heading Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer s ser vice center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance a
35. briefly displays the selected distance In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again gt When the system is switched off gt When drive readiness is switched off While standing The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill Ee Your vehicle accelerates automatically as soon as the vehicle in the camera s range moves off Er Indicator in the info display switches to orange no automatic driving off Green indicator in the info display To accelerate to the desired speed auto matically briefly press the accelerator or press the RES or SET button Flashing bar in the distance display indicates that the vehicle in the camera detection range has moved away Your vehicle was brought down to a halt through stepping on the brake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle RES 1 Press button to call up a stored desired speed 2 Release the brake pedal 3 Step on the accelerator briefly or press the RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away Changing between cruise control with without distance control Traffic ahead The cruise control does not react to traf fic driving ahead of you but instead maintains the stored speed Take this factor into account you yourself must react otherwise there is the risk of an accident To reel over to cruise control A Press and hold this button The indicator lamp in the
36. button Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 39 gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power gt Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of interference the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with out remote control refer to page 43 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement VV VV V This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Without remote control From the ou
37. by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed Page by page without link access Scroll through the pages directly while skip ping the links Highlight the symbol once Now simply press the controller to browse from page to page Scroll back Scroll forward 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Ataglance Fmelriia sme Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Context help Owner s Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di rectly Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the Options menu loPTION 1 Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual Opening when a Check Control message Is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display Display Owner s Manual Changing between a function and the Owner s Manual To reel from a function e g radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays jOPTION Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function 5 B Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manu
38. charged automatically Make sure that the charging process takes place Regularly check the charging state Don t allow battery charge status to drop too low it will damage the battery General driving notes Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed other wise in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers passengers and other traf fic may be injured and the vehicle may be damaged Moreover exhaust gases can get into the vehicle interior and the lights in the tailgate cannot be recognized lt If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided gt Close all windows and the glass sunroof gt Greatly increase the air flow from the vents gt Drive moderately Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them Make sure that flammable materials e g hay leaves grass etc do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system while driving while in idle po sition mode or when parked Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in an increased risk of serious personal injury as well as prop erty damage Do not touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is a danger of getting burned 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving tips Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile commu
39. charged state Note The service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than three months 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to Note The technical data and specifications in this Owner s Manual are used as guidance values The vehicle specific data can deviate from this for example due to the selected special equip ment country version or country specific measurement method Detailed values can be Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account attached parts for example a roof antenna BMW i3 Width with mirrors Width without mirrors Height Length Wheelbase Smallest turning radius diam 206 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems found in the approval documents on informa tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained from the service cent
40. country The charge current strength for Level 2 charg ing refer to page 166 can be adjusted in the vehicle in two steps At delivery the charge current for Level 2 charging is set to Reduced This set ting should be maintained unless it was veri fied that a higher charge current strength is permitted in the individual case The charge current changes depending on the setting Reduced 20A Maximum 32 A Depending on the charge current the charging duration changes Range Extender With Range Extender refer to page 69 switched on the current charging state can be maintained In this way a higher range is ach ieved Hints Working with electrical current When working with electrical current ob serve the safety regulations Otherwise with high voltage or excess current there is a risk to persons and property e g from electrocution or fire lt Have the charging device checked be fore commissioning Before the initial charging process have your own charging device checked at the charging location by a qualified electrician that is charging port on the vehicle charging cable charging station or household socket and con nected circuits Otherwise there is a danger of damage to the vehicle and overloading of the supply mains at the charging location lt Charging vehicle EiS Follow instructions at the charging sta tion When working with electr
41. cruise control can change in certain areas Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system holds the driver responsible for his or her driving particularly for staying in your lane adjusting your speed keeping your distance and for your driving style all in relation to traffic Technically the system has its limits it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Monitor your driving be on the alert observe the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed e g through braking steering or make evasive maneuvers risk of accident Unfavorable weather conditions In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions e g if there is rain snowfall slush fog or glare this may result in poorer recognition of vehicles as well as short term interruptions for vehicles that are already de tected Drive attentively and react to the cur rent traffic situation Intervene actively when necessary e g by braking steering or making an evasive maneuver otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Before leaving the vehicle secure it against moving on its own Before leaving the vehicle set the parking brake and reel off drive readiness Otherwise the vehicle may begin to move At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press but Function on ama Cruise control on off interrupt in
42. damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear Hints Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and suspension parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cush ioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects gt Unusual vibrations while driving gt Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Damage can e g be caused by driving over curbs road damage or similar things 176 In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage re duce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away otherwise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the nearest service center If necessary have the vehicle towed or trans ported there Otherwise tire damage can be come life threatening for vehicle occupants and also other traffic lt Repair of tire damage For safety reasons the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired they should be re placed Otherwise damage can occur as a re sult lt Changing wheels and tires Mounting
43. danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small The driver must intervene actively when there IS a prewarning Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at a relatively high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is assisted by a minor automatic braking inter vention in a possible risk of collision Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous prewarning Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The system s detection potential is limited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de t
44. drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no more than 4 mph 7 km h If calibration is suc cessful the C is replaced by the points of the compass Left right hand steering The digital compass is already set for right or left hand steering at the factory Setting the language Press and hold the control button for approx 12 to 13 seconds Briefly press the control button again to reel between English E and German O Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Settings are stored automatically after approxi mately 10 seconds Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be hind a cover When the cover is opened the mirror lighting switches on Ashtray cigarette lighter Ashtray Overview The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder Emptying Take out the insert Lighter Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is a danger of getting burned Switch off operating readiness and take the re mote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves lt Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit lt Overview The cigarette lighter is located between the front seats
45. features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Car washes General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can dam age the vehicle Hints Closing the charging port flap Close the charging port flap while wash ing the vehicle Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged lt Steam jets or high pressure washers When using steam jets or high pressure washers hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of 140 F 60 C If the vehicle has a glass sunroof and charging port flap ensure that a distance of at least 31 5 inches 80 cm is maintained Holding them too close or using excessively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or prelimi nary damage that may then lead to long term damage 200 Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer lt Cleaning sensors camera lenses with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and
46. from the illustration shown ECO PRO Selected program The ECO PRO and ECO PRO driving pro grams are shown in the instrument cluster In addition the display on the automatic climate control lights up Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Driving mode info Drive off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driv ing without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to roll back lt 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be obse
47. from the ve hicle refer to page 163 2 Stow the charging cable as required 3 Close the charging port flap 4 Lock vehicle if it is unlocked Displays in the instrument cluster The charging state indicator light refer to page 77 shows the charging state of the high voltage battery in the instrument cluster if op erating readiness is switched on If all seg ments are filled the high voltage battery is fully charged Even if no segments are filled the high voltage system is still under high voltage Information regarding the charging process are shown on the charging screen refer to page 6 Display Meaning Blue plug charging process active or completed White plug charging interruption Running light animated with active charging operation End of charging time or set depar ture time Charging progress bar Running light animated with active charging operation DC charging active on a DC charg DC ing station Indicator in blue charged electrical range Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Display Meaning Indicator in white maximum electri cal range White clock departure time set F Blue plug charging process active or completed White plug charging interruption Climate control activated at depar ture time Range with Range Extender Flashing ventilation active SF 8 Flashing heating active _ _ gt gt
48. impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags gt Keep at a distance from the airbags gt Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim holding your hands at the 3 o clock and 9 o clock positions to keep the risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible when the airbag is triggered gt There should be no person animals or ob jects between an airbag and a person gt Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area gt Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not a
49. in an accident lt Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level Adjusting the height gt To raise push gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down 56 Folding down head restraints Extending retracting head restraint Only fold down head restraint if no pas sengers are in the rear Fold out retracted headrests again if passengers are being car ried in the rear otherwise there is increased risk of injury in the event of an accident gt To lower flaps press the button arrow 1 and press down the head restraint arrow 2 gt Fold back up pull up head restraints Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question Fold the seat down refer to page 142 before removing the head restraint otherwise the head restraint cannot be removed A i rin 1 Raise the head restraint up against the re sistance Press button arrow 1 and pull the head re straint out completely Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Adjusting Controls Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror Depending on the veh
50. instructions at the charging station Remove When the vehicle is locked the charging cable is locked Unlock the vehicle before removing the cable 1 Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is locked Charging cable is unlocked 2 Press the release button on the handle ar row 1 and grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas Charging process is interrupted 3 Remove the charging cable from the charging port arrow 2 4 Put the charging port lid back on 5 Close the charging port flap 6 Attach cover of the charging cable plug if needed 7 Disconnect either the Level 1 or Level 2 charging cable from the household socket or the port on the charging station as needed 8 Stow the charging cable At a charging station insert the perma nently installed charging cable in the place provided for it Manual release The charging port flap is automatically locked while driving The charging cable may be locked during the charging process if the vehicle is locked 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Charging vehicle Manually unlocking charging port flap In case of an electrical malfunction of the charging cable lock the charging port flap can be manually unlocked 1 Open rear door on the side of the charging port flap 2 Remove the cover 3 Pull the blue knob arrow This releases the charging port flap 4 If necessary press the knob ba
51. lever again into posi tion N within approx 2 seconds Position N is indicated on the selector lever 5 Release Start Stop button and brake 6 Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own Switch off drive readiness Park the car Noises from the electrical system such as for cooling the high voltage system might still be audible After stopping the vehicle 1 Apply brake and engage lever in position PP 2 Set the parking brake 3 Press the Start Stop button The READY indicator goes out and a signal sounds In case of longer idle times follow the in structions in the Care chapter refer to page 203 Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash refer to page 200 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving Driving in detail eDRIVE Hints Awareness of vehicle reduced when driven in electric mode When driving in electric mode note that due to the lack of engine noise pedestrians and other traffic might pay less attention to the ve hicle due to missing engine noises Please take special care when parking or leaving a parking space lt Cautiously remove your foot from the ac celerator pedal Cautiously remove your foot from the acceler ator pedal because the braking effect of the electric motor can be stronger than with a comb
52. maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm lt Have the charging port cleaned by trained personnel If the charging port is dirty have the car cleaned only by appropriately trained person nel Otherwise there is a danger of injury from high voltage Automatic car washes Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys tems With washing systems operating at high pres sures and nozzle positions close to the win dows drops of water can penetrate lt gt Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage gt Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms gt Fold in the exterior mirrors otherwise they may be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle gt Unscrew the rod antenna Deactivate the rain sensor refer to page 3 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation gt In some cases an unintentional alarm can be triggered by the interior motion sensor of the alarm system Follow the instruc Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Care Mobility tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm refer to page 50 Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body could be damaged lt Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can rollina car wash take the following steps 1 Drive into the car wash 2 Eng
53. manually adjust the air distribution Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program activated the auto matic intensity control can be changed Press the left or right side of the but i ton decrease or increase the inten sity The intensity level is indicated through LEDs Maximum cooling Press button MAX A C The system is set to the lowest tem perature optimum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of approx 32 F O C and when drive readiness is indicated If ECO PRO refer to page 155 is activated this function is deactivated Adjust air flow with the program active Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button 132 Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win dows For this purpose point the side vents onto the side windows as needed Adjust air flow with the program active If the windows are fogged over you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen Sor Rear window defroster Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediate environ
54. not adequate for the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal The vehicle symbol flashes red and an E acoustic signal sounds You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneuver The system has been interrupted or distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was not detected amp Distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was detected Flashing bar the detected vehicle has WN driven away ACC is no longer accelerating To ac celerate further activate ACC by stepping on the accelerator pedal pressing the RES button or rocker switch Changing between cruise control with without distance control Display in the instrument cluster A Active Cruise Control with distance A control Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls System limits Speed range The system is best used on well constructed roads The desired speed can be set between 20 mph 30 km h and 85 mph 140 km h The system can also be activated when sta tionary Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit uation when using the system Detection range The detection lidacity of the system and the automatic braking lidacity are limited Two wheeled vehicl
55. of the per formance display is colored blue Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE Even if no fill level bars are displayed next to the battery symbol the high voltage system is still under high voltage lt The fill level bars indicate the available charg range arrow 1 display for energy recovered by ing state of the high voltage battery when op coasting or when decelerating erating readiness and drive readiness are Accelerator pedal indicator in the POWER switched on range arrow 2 display when accelerating With a low range the color of the charging sta tus indicator switches from blue to yellow SSE ee aie MIE ICnby TESNO page Ti In addition the range for electric driving is dis played The READY display indicates that the vehicle is ready for driv ing Drive readiness in detail re fer to page 65 The arrow on the charging state indicator designates the Range Extender reel on time If EPEE moO Range Extender is activated the current Ai charging state of the high voltage battery is maintained eo Vs p a ne Gray arrow Range Extender deactivated The top bars indicate the average energy con White arrow Range Extender activated sumed while driving time arrow 1 The lower 77 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 erio ca Displays bars indicate the average energy recovered while driving time arrow 2 One bar indicates one minute The eDRIVE
56. placement work spare parts fuels and lubri cants and wear materials are calculated sepa rately Additional information is available from the service center Note Maintenance and repairs Have maintenance and repair work per formed only by a service center or a workshop that works according to BMW specifications with appropriately trained personnel Other wise there is the risk of fatal injury from elec trocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage 188 Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac count the driving conditions of your vehicle Based on this Condition Based Service recog nizes the maintenance requirements The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile Detailed information on service requirements refer to page 83 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures
57. related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Start Stop button Overview Button in the vehicle 1 Start Stop button 2 ParkP 3 Selector lever The concept Pressing the Start Stop button switches drive readiness on or START f STOP Drive readiness starts with the brake pedal pressed when you press the Start Stop button 64 Pressing the Start Stop button again switches drive readiness back off and radio ready state is switched back on Radio ready state Some electronic systems power consumers are ready for operation The radio ready state is switched off automati cally gt After approx 8 minutes gt When the vehicle is locked using the cen tral locking system gt Ifthe charging state of the batteries is low The radio ready state remains active if e g the drive readiness is automatically switched off for the following reasons gt Opening or closing the driver s door gt Unfastening of the driver s safety belt gt When automatically switching from low beams to parking lights Radio ready state is switched back on if the on off button on the radio is pressed when the vehicle is parked Operating readiness All electronic systems power consumers are ready for operation Odometer and trip odome ter are displayed in the instrument cluster To preserve the battery use opera
58. repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Replacing components Mobility could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle Replacing fuse The fuses are located in the passenger foot well under the dashboard 1 To open loosen screws arrow 1 2 Fold down the fuse holder arrow 2 Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet 3 Replace the fuse in question 4 The installation is done in reverse order from the removal 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hazard warning flashers The button is located in the center console Intelligent Emergency Request The concept In case of an emergency an Emergency Re quest can be made through this system General information Only press the SOS button in an emergen
59. respective features and systems necessarily available in your car e g due to The instrument cluster is a variable display may differ from the way they are shown in this Some of the displays in the instrument cluster Owner s Handbook 010 4 mi ECO PRO 1 Computer 7 Driving Dynamics Control program 2 Driver assistance systems 8 Range for electric driving 3 Speedometer 9 Battery charge indicator 4 Drive readiness indicator 10 Performance display 5 ECOPRO tips Selection list such as for the radio 6 Trip odometer 11 Range Extender range 75 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 12 Range Extender fuel gauge 14 Display drive mode 13 Messages e g Check Control 1 27 1 30 02 10 2013 a n 6 15m i 1 Charging status Range for electric driving 2 End of charging time Charging state Departure time with timer Range Extender range CO N OA 3 Maximum electrical range With Range Extender fuel gauge 4 Stationary climate control Electric driving eROWER Energy recovery CHARGE Drive readiness READY The display depends on the system s operat ing condition The following functions of the eDRIVE system are shown in the instrument cluster High voltage battery charge indicator 76 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 High voltage The accelerator pedal indicator in the perform ance display indicates the current efficiency of the driving style The efficient range
60. saving driving is the basic prerequisite for as large a range as possible eDRIVE pro vides various functions that assist with an en ergy saving driving style and in the process help to monitor the range and if needed to in crease it The following instructions provide an overview of the available functions and the per sonal measures Before driving eDRIVE allows using the air conditioner even before driving off The stationary climate con trol refer to page 133 provides more range than full air conditioning while driving Parked car ventilation during the charging process can provide maximum range when driving off Trip planning and special functions of the navigation system Several special functions of the navigation sys tem support trip planning taking into account the electric range gt Range assistant refer to Integrated Own er s Manual Checks whether an entered navigation destination can be reached If the range is not sufficient various recom mendations to help increase the range are displayed automatically e g an alternative ECO PRO route is displayed gt Intermodal routing oder intermodal infor mation refer to Integrated Owner s Manual as route criterion support trip planning using public transportation Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 BMW eDRIVE WAEL IEUS gt Range map indicates the action range on the navigation map refer to Integrated Owner s Manual gt Charg
61. seats At a glance 1 Forward backward 53 2 Height 54 3 Backrest tilt 54 Forward backward Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction After releasing the lever move the seat for ward or back slightly making sure it engages properly 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Adjusting Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Backrest Note Folding back and locking the backrest Before driving off fold back and lock the backrests otherwise an unexpected seat movement may cause an accident lt 54 Fold down seat back 1 Pull lever up to the stop 2 Fold backrest forward Backrest returns to its initial position after re lease Front seat heating Switching on a Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the journey is continued within approx 15 minutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last If ECO PRO 4 refer to page 155 is activated the seat heating is deactivated Switch off Press button longer The LEDs go out Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Adjusting Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats each of which is equ
62. service center A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC Dynamic Stability Control 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in the following situations gt The system has detected a wheel change but no reset was done gt Inflation was not carried out according to specifications gt The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation In this case gt Check the tire pressure and correct as needed gt Carry outa reset of the system after a tire change System limits The system does not function properly if a re set has not been carried out e g a flat tire is reported though tire inflation pressures are correct The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire s temperature Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the tire s temperature thus increasing the tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again These circumstances may cause a warning when temperatures fall very sharply Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and 1 then lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de tected Display in the following situations gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center chec
63. signal in exterior mirror Follow general instructions refer to page 190 The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Tail lights bulb replacement 2 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn Follow the general instructions on lamps and counterclockwise and remove bulbs refer to page 190 3 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re The tail lights in the tailgate feature LED tech verse order of removal nology 4 Attach the cover to the wheel house The lights in the bumper include the function of the rear fog lamp and the reverse gear lights In addition the lights in the bumper assume the function of the tail lights if the tailgate is opened Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 193 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels Hints Which is why no spare tire is available The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Vehicle battery The vehicle battery has 12 volts The battery supplies the onboard electronics with energy Information about the high voltage system re fer to page 160 Maintenance The battery is maintenance free The added amount of acid is sufficient for
64. the service life of the battery Further information about the battery can be obtained from your service center Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble 194 After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by the service center to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control mes sages of these comfort features are no longer displayed Charge vehicle battery Do not use any charging devices Do not charge the vehicle battery with an external charging device otherwise there is a risk of property damage e g to the vehicle s electronics lt Charging a discharged battery refer to page 168 Power failure After a temporary power loss some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual set tings updated e g gt Time update gt Date update gt Glass sunroof and sliding visor initialize the system refer to page 52 Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to
65. the door gt After switching off drive readiness When the brake pedal is depressed the light ing becomes more intense Lighting lights up steady blue After drive readiness is switched on light turns blue The vehicle is ready to drive The READY indicator lights up in the instrument cluster In addition a signal sounds Lighting off Drive readiness operating readiness and radio ready state are turned off The vehicle is in the idle state The charging cable may be connected Driving off Requirements Driving is possible under the following condi tions gt The high voltage battery is sufficiently charged gt The driver s door is closed Driving 1 Switch on drive readiness 2 Apply the brake and engage lever in posi tion P DorR 3 Release the parking brake 4 Depress the accelerator pedal to drive 66 The engaged selector lever position is dis played on the selector lever D Drive Position for normal vehicle operation R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes e g The vehicle may roll P Park Engage only while the vehicle is stationary and the brake is applied The drive wheels are blocked P is engaged automatically gt Ifthe belt on the driver s seat is off the driver s door is open and neither brake nor accelerator pedal are depressed while drive readiness is switched on and selector lever position D or
66. used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the voice activation system gt The system uses a special microphone on the driver s side gt Verbal instructions in the Owner s Manual to use with the voice activation system Requirements Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the sooken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 88 26 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system iP x Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster wt This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available use func tion via iDrive Terminating the voice activation system Dp Briefly press the button on the steer ing wheel or gt Cancek Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis play There are short commands for many functions You may select lists such as phone lists via voice activation Read these lists out loud ex actly as they show in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands rea
67. using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Guest The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Display user list at startup Using the remote control Note Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside lt Unlocking Press button on the remote control gt All doors and the tailgate are being un locked gt Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti vated This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually gt The welcome lamps are switched on if this function was activated gt Exterior mirrors folded through convenient closing are folded open You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked For Settings refer to page 48 The alarm system refer to page 49 is dis armed Convenient opening of Press and hold this button on the re mote control after unlocking The windows and the glass sunroof are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40
68. vehicle parts may cause damage lt gt Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations gt Ifthe electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following gt Maneuvering capability is limited going around corners gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow fitting The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW The tow fitting is located in the storage com partment under the hood Tow fitting information on use gt Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in gt Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only gt Use tow fitting located in the front only for positioning the vehicle gt Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehi
69. 02 USB interface 140 V Vanity mirror 139 Vehicle battery 194 Vehicle battery replac Ing 194 Vehicle break in 148 Vehicle care 201 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Vehicle features and op tions 6 Vehicle identification num ber 10 Vehicle jack 194 Vehicle paint 201 Vehicle position GPS loca tion 89 Vehicle wash 200 Ventilation 133 Venting refer to Stationary climate control 133 VIN see vehicle identification number 10 Voice activation system 26 W Warning and indicator lamps see Check Control 78 Warning displays see Check Control 78 Warning messages see Check Control 78 Warning triangle 197 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 74 Washer nozzles wind shield 73 Washer system 72 Washing vehicle 200 Water high voltage sys tem 34 Water on roads 150 Weights 207 Welcome lamps during un locking 41 Welcome lights 90 What to do after an acci dent 199 Wheelbase vehicle 206 Wheel cleaner 202 Wheels changing 176 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 173 218 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 96 Width vehicle 206 Window defroster rear 129 132 Windows powered 50 Windshield washer fluid 74 Windshield washer noz zles 73 Windshield washer sys tem 72 Windshield wiper 72 Winter storage care 203 Winter tires suitable tires 177 Winter tires tread 175 Wiper 72 Wiper blades replacing 1
70. 1 Settings 2 Departure time Set departure times are displayed 3 E g Activate depart time 1 Up to three departure times can be activated The set departure time will be deactivated if the departure time was ignored three times in a row 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wella Charging vehicle Climate control General information The following settings for climate control of the vehicle are possible gt Activate stationary climate control immedi ately refer to page 133 With stationary climate control activated and no charging cable connected the range is reduced gt Planned climate control at the set depar ture time refer to page 134 Discharged high voltage and vehicle battery General information In addition to the high voltage battery the ve hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery which is re quired for operation of the onboard electron ICS If the high voltage battery and the vehicle bat tery are discharged it is not possible to oper ate the vehicle Place vehicle in service To place the vehicle in service charge as usual If there is no possibility of charging on site contact the service center Charging vehicle with a discharged vehicle battery 1 Unlock the vehicle if needed using the integrated key refer to page 38 2 Secure the vehicle against rolling 3 Manually unlock charging port flap if it is locked refer to page 163
71. 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Locking Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge The driver s door must be closed Press button on the remote control All doors and the tailgate are being locked The alarm system refer to page 49 is armed Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights S Press button on the remote control with the vehicle locked This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds after vehicle was locked the interior mo tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti theft warning system refer to page 50 are turned off After locking wait 10 seconds be fore pressing the button again Unlocking hood T Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second Depending on the features and the country version it is also possible to have door un locked Create the settings refer to page 48 If the doors were not unlocked the hood is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed Do not place the remote control under the hood Take the remote control with you and do not leave it under the hood otherwise the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the hood is closed lt 42 Without alarm system unlocking the tailgate The Tailgate function must be
72. 90 Wiper fluid 74 Wiper fold out position 74 Wiper system 72 Wood care 202 Word match concept naviga tion 25 Working on the body see Working on the vehicle 34 Working on the high voltage system see Working on the vehicle 34 Working under the hood 182 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 01 40 2 960 865 ue
73. Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 129 131 Air distribution manual 129 131 Air flow air conditioner 130 Air flow automatic climate control 133 Air pressure tires 173 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 133 Alarm system 49 Alarm unintentional 50 210 All around the center con sole 16 All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering wheel 14 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 177 Alternating code hand held transmitter 136 Ambient light 92 Antifreeze washer fluid 74 Antilock Brake System ABS 107 Anti slip control refer to DSC 107 Approved axle load 207 Ash tray 139 Assistance when driving off 109 Assist system refer to Intelli gent Safety 100 AUTO intensity 132 Automatic car wash 200 Automatic climate con trol 130 Automatic cornering adjust ment 57 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 110 Automatic Curb Monitor 57 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger airbags 95 Automatic deactivation of the high voltage system 34 Automatic headlight con trol 91 Automatic locking 48 Automatic recirculated air control 132 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 131 AUTO program intensity 132 Average fuel consumption 87 Average speed 87 Axle loads weights 207 Backup charging 168 Band aids refer to First aid kit 197 Bar for tow starting towing 198 Battery 12 volt 194 Battery replacement vehicle battery 194 Battery replacement vehicl
74. Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing wheels 194 Changing wheels tires 176 Charging battery see Vehicle charging 160 Charging refer to Charging vehicle 160 Charging refer to Vehicle charging 160 Charging screen 76 Charging state indicator high voltage battery 77 Charging status see display of the charging status 164 Charging vehicle 160 Charging vehicle refer to Ve hicle charging 160 Chassis number see vehicle identification number 10 Check Control 78 Check engine oil 184 Check oil level 184 Children seating position 60 Children transporting safely 60 Child restraint fixing sys tem 60 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 60 Child seat mounting 60 Child seats 60 Chrome parts care 202 Cigarette lighter 139 Cleaning displays 203 Climate control 128 130 Clock 83 Closing opening via door lock 43 Closing opening with remote control 41 Clothes hooks 145 Coasting 69 Combination reel refer to Turn signals 71 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 72 Comfort Access 46 COMFORT program Dy namic Driving Control 108 Compartments in the doors 145 Compass 137 Compressor 178 Computer refer to On board computer 86 Condensation on win dows 129 132 Condensation under the vehi cle 151 Condition Based Service CBS 188 Confirmation signal 48 ConnectedDrive 6 ConnectedDrive Services 6 Connecting electrical devi
75. Contents A Z TRE BMW 13 OWNER S MANUAL M a BMW i W Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 oa ss g ees Ce a Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 BMW i SUSTAINABILITY AUTOMOBILITY REINVENTED Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 THE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE OF BMW 1 01 DEVELOPMENT e Redefine design principles for purpose built e mobility e Reshape aerodynamics for less drag e Replace traditional materials with recycled and renewable materials 04 RECYCLING e Retain used batteries as temporary storage units e g for solar energy e Recycle carbon fibers by returning them to the production process Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 03 UTILIZATION e Recharge battery with innovative BMW eDrive technology e Receive power from clean energy producers for zero emission driving e Reduce CO2 emissions by 50 throughout the product life cycle by using energy from renewable sources yi 02 PRODUCTION e Use clean electric power for BMW i plants A e Reduce energy consumption in BMW i production Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 01 DEVELOPMENT FOR OVER THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY THE BASIC IDEA BEHIND THE CAR WAS LEFT UNTOUCHED Until now Today the BMW i3 introduces a wealth of new ways to create the ultimate sustainable electric car One key innov
76. DSC is actively controlling stability Maintaining storing and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speed Modify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Maintaining storing the speed Press button Or SE Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed in the instrument cluster When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h The maximum speed that can be set de pends on the vehicle gt Pressing the rocker switch to the resist ance point and holding it accelerates or de celerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator pedal Aft
77. Flashing cooling active 5 7 Departure time The concept For optimum range and climate control the departure time can be set before parking the Car With a set departure time the vehicle is cli mate controlled during the charging process when climate control is set Climate control output is reduced during the trip This in creases the range The following settings are possible at depar ture time gt Climate control at departure time gt Planning a one time departure time gt Planning of up to three regular departure times per day of the week Charging vehicle Eel lilis If drive readiness is switched off changes can be made on the Control Display Departure time can only be changed once Scheduled de parture times are not adjusted Settings for cli mate control and charging operation are also applied for scheduled departure times Climate control at departure time 1 Settings 2 Departure time 3 Precond for departure Setting departure time Level 1 or Level 2 charging Settings Departure time Departure 1 eS Set the day of the week if needed Turn the controller until the desired day of the week is set and press the controller To select other days of the week repeat the operation 5 Set the time Turn the controller until the desired time is set and press the controller Up to three departure times can be set Activating the departure time
78. Front Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to page 74 the wiper arms 2 Fold up the wipers 2 Attach anew wiper blade It must engage audibly 3 Fold down the wipers Lamp and bulb replacement Hints S 3 Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po Lights and bulbs sition Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to 190 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Replacing components Mobility the service center if you are unfamiliar those or if they have not been described here You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool otherwise there is a danger of getting burned Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system you should always reel off the lights affected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer lt Do not touch the bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base lt Light emitting diodes LEDs So
79. Passenger side mirror tilting downward 57 Pathway lines rearview cam era 122 PDC Park Distance Con trol 118 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 104 Performance display 77 Personal Profile 39 Personal Profile exporting profiles 40 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 52 Pinch protection system win dows 51 Plastic care 202 Power failure 194 Power sunroof glass 51 Power windows 50 Pressure tire air pres sure 173 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 RGGI Everything from A to Z Pressure warning FTM tires 99 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 39 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 23 Protective function glass sunroof 52 Protective function win dows 51 Pulling refer to Towing 197 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 18 Q Quick charging cable see Level 2 charging cable 162 Quick charging see Level 2 Charging 166 R Radiator fluid 186 Radio 6 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 38 Rain sensor 73 Range Extender fuel gauge 82 Range Extender increasing range 69 Range Extender mainte nance run 69 Rear beverage holder rear cup holder 145 Rear bottle holder refer to Rear cup holder 145 Rear can holder refer to Rear Cup holder 145 Rear cup holder 145 Rear holder for bever ages 145 Rearview camera 121 Rearview mirror 57 216 Rear window de froster 129 132 Recircula
80. Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap L Closing 1 Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not pinch the retaining strap attached to the lid otherwise the lid cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape 170 Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction e g The release is located in the trunk 1 Open hood refer to page 183 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap eame me me n oot eg en ATTITIT BROUSVOVUVVUULLUVUVUDU N S 3 Open the fuel filler flap 4 Carefully open the fuel filler flap Excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank from gasoline vapor 5 Fuel the vehicle as usual This may be diffi cult due to the residue pressure in the tank caused by frequent stopping of the fuel pump nozzle e g Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Refueling Mobility Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may eslide causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle lt Handling fuels Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station lt No simultaneous charging and refue
81. R is set gt After switching off drive readiness via the Start Stop button if selector lever posi tion D or R is set gt With operating readiness turned off Before exiting the vehicle make sure that se lector lever position P is set Otherwise the ve hicle may begin to move On uphill slopes also Set parking brake refer to page 70 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving Controls Engaging selector lever positions General information gt Interlock the selector lever position P can be exited only with drive readiness en gaged gt Shift lock with the vehicle stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed gt Shift lock before shifting out of P remove the charging cable from the vehicle other wise the shift command will not be exe cuted Engaging N D R Turn the selector lever in the desired direction The engaged selector lever position is dis played on the selector lever Engaging P Press button P Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from the danger area Engaging selector lever position N 1 Press and hold the Start Stop button 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Turn and hold the selector lever in posi tion N A corresponding Check Control message is displayed 4 Turn the selector
82. S is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi cator to indicate when the system is not oper ating properly The TPMS malfunction indica tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunc tion the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi nated This sequence will continue upon sub Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 sequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop erly Always check the TPMS malfunction tell tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects tire inflation pressure loss on the basis of rotation speed differences be tween the individual wheels while driving In the eve
83. The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cau tiously Avoid sudden braking and steering ma neuvers For more information see Flat Tire Monitor re fer to page 99 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Illuminated the Tire Pressure Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Flashing and then continuously illuminated no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again gt TPMcould not conclude the reset perform the reset of the system again gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if needed gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center For more information see Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 96 80 Steering system Steering system in some cases defec e tive Have the steering system checked by the service center Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center For additional information refer to On board Diagnostics socket refer to page 189 Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn sig
84. The interior of the BMW i3 includes a variety of premium quality Sustainable materials Approximately 25 of the thermoplastics used are composed of recyclates or have been replaced by renewable materials 3 The mark of F S C responsible forestry www fsc org FSC N002012 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 02 PRODUCTION THE BMW 13 FORGED BY THE POWER OF WIND AND WATER The BMW i3 not only produces zero emissions while driving all electricity that goes into its production in Leipzig is generated from renewables BMW factories have been leading the way in sustainable production for a long time now but BMW has gone even further and significantly improved tts facilities The BMW factory in Leipzig produces its own renewable energy right on the premises and operates on 100 clean electric power at zero emissions It also consumes significantly less resources And consider the unique approach to carbon fiber production It has been located in Moses Lake USA so that all operations can be powered completely by renewable energy from the numerous hydro electric plants nearby For BMW i sustainable production is not only an environmental con sideration but also a social one creating future proof job profiles and training BMW 1 s suppliers to comply with advanced sustainability Standards Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 renewable energy energy input
85. The tailgate is unlocked gt Tailgate door s The tailgate and the doors are un locked Confirmation signals from the vehicle The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Deactivate or activate the desired confir mation signals gt Acoustic sig lock unlock gt Flash when lock unlock Automatic locking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the desired function gt Lock if no door is opened The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened Without alarm system headlamp courtesy delay feature standing climate control The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 Settings Doors key lt Select the symbol Select the desired function why gt Pathway lighting Headlight courtesy delay feature gt Comfort climate control Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Stationary climate control Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to gt Opening a door the hood or the tailgate gt Movements in the interior gt Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts at stealing a wheel gt Disconnected battery voltage The alarm system briefly signals tampering gt By sounding an acoustic alarm gt By switching on the
86. The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 39 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 188 38 At a glance 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking hood 4 gt With alarm system panic mode gt Without panic mode lt gt Adjustable function headlight courtesy delay feature stationary air condition ing or unlock tailgate Integrated key Press button arrow 1 and remove the key ar row 2 The integrated key fits the driver s door lock Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Replacing the battery 1 Remove integrated key from remote con trol 2 Raise the cover of the battery compart ment arrow 1 3 Remove the cover of the battery compart ment arrow 2 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing up 5 Press the cover closed Ky Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center New remote controls New remote controls are available from the service center Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be disabled by your service center Emergency detection of remote control Also in the following situations radio ready state and drive readiness can be established gt Interference of radio transmission to re mote control by external sources e g by radio masts gt Empty bat
87. To avoid becoming distracted and pos ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle s occupants and to other traffic never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow it lt Control elements at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad 18 Control Display Hints gt To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions gt Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display or other surfaces can be damaged gt Inthe case of very high temperatures on the Control Display e g due to intense so lar radiation the brightness may be re duced down to complete deactivation Once the temperature is reduced e g through shadow or climate control system the normal functions are re established Switching on 1 Turn on operations 2 Press the controller Switch off 2 ty O ptions GY Split screen Turn off contro display Profile settings Reset current profile O Display user list at startup Rename current profile Controller The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance Press button Function
88. additional information refer to Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go function ACC refer to page 110 Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Illuminated vehicle driving ahead de tected Flashing the conditions are not ade quate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Yellow lights Anti lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible Brak ing force boost in some cases defec tive Stop carefully Take into account longer brake travel Have this checked by the service center immediately DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing DSC controls the drive and a braking forces The vehicle is stabi lized Reduce speed and adapt driving profile to the driving circumstances Illuminated DSC failed Have the system checked by the service center For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 107 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Displays DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated amp Dynamic Stability Control DSC is oe switched off or Dynamic Traction Con trol DTC is switched on For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control refer to page 107 and Dy namic Traction Control refer to page 108 Flat Tire Monitor FTM
89. age selector lever position N 3 Remove foot from brake pedal 4 Press the Start Stop button In this way operating readiness remains switched on and a Check Control mes sage is displayed To activate drive readiness 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button without step ping on the brake turns operating readiness off Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati Cally gt With operating readiness turned off gt After approx 15 minutes Headlights gt Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers gt Soak areas that have been dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water gt Thaw ice with de icing spray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products intended for cleaning vehi cles Cleansers can conta
90. aining strap to secure child restraint systems otherwise the mounting eyes could be damaged lt Retaining strap guide Retaining strap Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not passed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is not twisted up to the upper mounting points otherwise the belt cannot properly secure the child restraint system in an accident 4 Tl 2 6 3 5 7 4 Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point eye Seat backrest on WAN Upper retaining strap Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Transporting children safely Controls Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Raise the head restraint if needed 2 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint 3 If there is a retaining strap run it between the backrest and the cargo cover 4 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down 6 Lower and lock head restraints as needed 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety
91. ake sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell otherwise proper functioning of the front passenger air bag might not be assured lt Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front pas senger seat refer to the safety notes and in structions for children on the front passenger seat see Children lt Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front seat passenger airbags may be deac tivated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front seat passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer gt Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger Seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it gt Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below gt No moisture in or on the seat Indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags PASS AIR BAG OFI Rs ANa The indicator lamp for the front s
92. al displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat steps 4 amp 5 Opens a new display every time 30 Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly Storing 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive 2 g i Press selected button for more than 2 seconds Executing Press button The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 BMW eDRIVE Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems BMW eDRIVE Special features of the BMW i High voltage system This BMW i is an electric vehicle The vehicle features a high voltage system that consists of an electric motor and a high voltage battery among other things Optionally the vehicle has a combustion engine that generates electrical energy via a generator and thereby increases the range This combustion engine is called the Range Extender Carbon body The vehicle co
93. ally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Displays Symbols Sym Description bols No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching The service deadline has already passed gt S Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status L Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings a a a a o Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status Open Options SY 3 Last Service Request 84 Speed limit detection The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit The camera in the area of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable over head sign posts Traffic signs with extra sym bols for wet r
94. and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 12 in 3 mm There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tire tread depth is less than 0 12 in 3 mm Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 16 in 4 mm Below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm tires are less suitable for winter operation 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire
95. are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks under these conditions you should always switch on the lights manually lt Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 D Q or 40 After operating readiness is switched off the parking lights light up in position DQE Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti vate the daytime running lights On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Roadside parking lights LAA eA The vehicle can be illuminated on one side Switching on With operating readiness switched off press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx 2 seconds Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction Instrument lighting Adjusting a The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel Interior lights General information The interior lights footwell lights access lights and courtesy lights are controlled automati cally 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Lights Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con With a color scheme selected and welcome
96. arting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Controls Ata glance gt LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently in use Waw Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green PA Hold down button gt All Intelligent Safety systems are kom Intelligent Safety button turned off gt The LED goes out Camera neal Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is Imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster e The red symbol is displayed and a sig ZMN nal sounds ate Intervene immediately by braking or make an The camera is found near the interior rearview evasive maneuver mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in Braking intervention terior rearview mirror clean and clear The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak Switching on off ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on Switching on automatically the brake pedal The system can assi
97. assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and accessories that have not been specifically approved by BMW BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard This guarantee does not apply when country specific government approval has been granted Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of potential oper ating conditions to which components might be exposed on BMW vehicles Such products could conceivably fail to comply with BMW s own stringent quality standards California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend th
98. at you read this publication thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect War ranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Lim ited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your ve hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Customer Relations for further information Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures gt BMW Maintenance system gt Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models gt Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
99. atically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened and the driver s safety belt is unbuckled or if the lights are turned off or the daytime running lights are ac tivated Selector lever position P with drive readi ness switched off When drive readiness is switched off selector lever position P is automatically engaged When in an automatic car wash e g ensure that the drive readiness is not switched off ac cidentally otherwise wheels can lock up Drive readiness in detail Hints Do not leave the vehicle unattended Do not leave the vehicle unattended with drive readiness switched on otherwise it may pose arisk lt Before leaving the vehicle Before leaving the vehicle with drive readiness switched on engage lever in position P P and set the parking brake otherwise the vehicle is not secured against rolling away lt Switching on drive readiness 1 Close the driver s door 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Press the Start Stop button Drive readiness is switched on Display in the instrument cluster The READY display indicates that the vehicle is ready for driv READY ing Display on the Start Stop button General information A Drive readiness is also displayed through light indicators on the Start Stop button 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving Selector lever positions Lighting pulses orange gt After unlocking and opening
100. ation Press the lever to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal Settings are stored for the profile currently in use 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlight flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlight flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the wiper motor may be damaged lt Do not activate wipers on dry windshield Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly lt 72 Switching on Push wiper lever up The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Normal wiper speed push up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary gt Fast wiper speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point Wipers change to normal speed when ve hicle comes to standstill Switch off and brief wipe A Push wi
101. ation is LifeDrive the first serial production passenger cell made of light and extremely robust carbon fiber It substantially reduces the weight of the vehicle for maximum electric range Moreover streamflow aerodynamics reduce drag and energy consumption The interior of the BMW i3 features natural fiber based raw materials in the instrument panel and door trim surfaces Textiles for the seats are made of up to 100 recycled materials The leather components are tanned with natural olive leaf extract which gives the leather a unique fresh scent The interior wood panels are made of open pore eucalyptus wood All wood is sourced from responsible forestry and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council FSC Innovation is also built into the BMW i3 product development process itself To ensure a truly sustainable product measurable targets were already set in the early strategic phase of development to define envi ronmental guidelines for the entire product life cycle from the sourcing of raw materials to production utilization and recycling These were agreed to and monitored throughout the development phase of the vehicle The life cycle assessment process and the results have been certified by a third party according to ISO 14040 14044 Further details can be found online at bmw i com Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 The Life module is made of ultra light carbon fiber lighter than steel
102. be switched on A Check Control message is displayed Another message will indicate when drive readiness is available again While driving If the high voltage battery overheats during the trip the performance is reduced step by step in order to cool down the battery The ePO WER performance display in the instrument cluster returns in the process When tempera ture increases further park the vehicle until the high voltage batter has cooled down Should the performance display fall to O drive readi 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving ness is switched off and the vehicle comes to a stop Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi cle from rolling when it is parked Overview Parking brake Setting Apply parking brake and further secure the vehicle if needed Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll On steep upward and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle e g by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not release the parking brake lt ro Pull the reel The LED lights up park The indicator lamp lights up red The parking brake is set 70 While driving Use as emergency brake while driving Pull the reel and hold it The v
103. ces 139 Contact with water high volt age system 34 Control Display 18 Control Display settings 88 Controller 18 Control systems driving sta bility 107 Convenient opening with the remote control 41 Coolant 186 Coolant temperature 82 Cooling function 129 131 Cooling maximum 132 Cooling system 186 Corrosion on brake discs 151 Cosmetic mirror 139 Courtesy lamps during un locking 41 Courtesy lamps with the vehi cle locked 42 Cruise control 116 Cruise control active with Stop amp Go 110 Cruise control refer to Cam era based Cruise Con trol 110 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 RGGI Everything from A to Z Cruising range 83 Current fuel consumption 87 D Damage tires 176 Data technical 206 Daytime running lights 91 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 129 132 Dehumidifying air 129 131 Deleting personal data 24 Deletion of personal data 24 Departure times stationary climate control 134 Digital clock 83 Digital compass 137 Dimensions 206 Dimmable exterior mirrors 58 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 71 Display for performance and energy recovery Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 91 Displays 75 Displays cleaning 203 Displays DRIVE system 76 Displays high voltage sys tem 76 Disposal coolant 187 Disposal vehicle battery 194 Di
104. ched and press the controller With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller System limits D Fa Qa ey An Aft ARI ar dh gt Detection Of OpDjJects Very low obstacles as well as high protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system Assistance functions also take into account data of the PDC Follow instructions in the PDC chapter refer to page 118 The objects displayed on the Control Display under certain circumstances are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display This system assists the driver in parking paral lel to the road Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle The parking assistant calculates the best pos sible parking line and during the parking proce dure takes control of steering the acceleration and braking and if needed changes the gears Hold down the parking assistant button for the duration of the parking procedure At the end of the parking procedure the P selector lever position is set When parking also take note of the visual and acoustic information and instructions issued by the PDC the parking assistant and the rear view camera and react accordingly A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 118 Hints Personal responsibility E
105. cident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint systems provided in accordance with the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a Suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Automatic deactivation of front seat passen ger airbags refer to page 95 60 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Note Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat deactivate the front seat pas senger airbags otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury to the child when the air bags are activated even with a child restraint system lt Installing child restraint systems Hints Manufacturer s information for child re straint systems
106. ciously exceeded by applying the accelerator pedal Activate ECO PRO and ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO or ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO 3 Configure the program Via the iDrive 1 Settings 2 ECO PRO mode Or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure ECO PRO Configure the program 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 gt Limit at Adjust the ECO PRO speed gt ECO PRO speed warning The output is reduced once the set ECO PRO speed is reached With little pressure on the accelerator pedal the vehicle can coast without energy recovery The accelerator pedal indicator in the instru ment display is centered between CHARGE and ePOWER during coasting ECO PRO climate control Climate control is set to be fuel efficient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized Shows potential savings with the current set tings in percentages Display in the instrument cluster A mark in the performance display informs about the current driving style Mark in the CHARGE range arrow 1 indication for energy recovery and braking 156 Mark in the POWER area arrow 2 display when accelerating Your driving style s e
107. ck into the initial position Manual unlocking of the charging cable In case of an electrical malfunction the charg ing cable can be manually unlocked When charging at a charging station complete the charging process at the charging station before unlocking the charging cable 1 Open rear door on the side of the charging port flap 2 Remove the cover 3 Pull the blue knob arrow Charging ca ble is manually unlocked 164 4 Grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas 5 Remove charging cable Charging operation Hints Following safety instructions of the power mains connection During the charging process heed the safety instructions of the respective power mains connection Otherwise there could be a risk of personal injury or property damage from high voltage e g from electrocution or fire Using a Level 1 charging cable at other household sockets Before charging at other household sockets adapt the charging current strength to the mains Otherwise there is a risk of fire e g from overheating of the household socket or overloading of the power mains lt Starting charging process 1 Engage selector lever position P Set the parking brake if needed 2 Planning charging process refer to page 165 3 Switch off drive readiness 4 Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg ing cable to the household socket or the port on the charging station 5 Open charg
108. cle as well as cus tomized maintenance and repair work BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle especially maintenance and repairs to the high voltage system and carbon body as well as the retrofitting of ac cessories only be carried out by an authorized BMW i service center or one that operates ac cording to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly Body work and working on the high volt age system Do not perform any modifications or work on the vehicle especially maintenance and repair work on the high voltage system and the car bon body and avoid retrofitting accessories If work is not carried out properly there is the risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle only be carried out by an authorized BMW service center or one that operates according to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly lt Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories other prod Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice BMW has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to BMW vehicles BMW can assume responsibility for them However we cannot
109. cle by the tow fitting Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur lt Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out What to do after an accident Hints After an accident After an accident do not touch any high voltage components such as orange colored high voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high voltage cables Otherwise there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu tion due to the system s high voltage lt Esliding fluids Do not touch any fluids esliding from the high voltage battery or the skin can sustain chemical burns lt General information If you are involved in an accident with your ve hicle compliance with the following additional safety precautions Is required with regard to the high voltage system gt Secure the crash site gt Immediately notify rescue forces police or firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is equipped with a high voltage system gt Engage selector lever position P set the parking brake and reel off operating and drive readiness Lock the vehicle after exiting gt Do not inhale any gases esliding from the high voltage battery if needed maintain a safe distance from the vehicle 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional
110. cle s length plus approx 4 ft 1 2 m gt Minimum depth approx 5 ft 1 5 m Regarding the parking procedure gt Doors and tailgate closed gt Parking brake released gt Driver s safety belt fastened 124 Overview Button in the vehicle Parking assistant Ultrasound sensors The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the side of the vehicle To ensure full functionality gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm gt Do not put stickers over sensors Switching on off Switching on with the button Py Press button The LED lights up The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 ey Parking assistant is activated automatically Switching on with selector lever position R Engage selector lever position R The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display To activate Parking Assistant Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows gt Py Press button Display on the Control Display System activated deactivated Symbol Meaning eo Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated ey The system is activated System status gt Colored symbol
111. cle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac quired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 _ Notes Vehicle identification formation about motor vehicle safety from number http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may call the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http Awww tc gc ca roadsafety The vehicle identification number can be found under a cover under the front passenger seat The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the
112. compressor to run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be damaged Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 5 bar While the tire is being filled with sealant the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel 3 Drive 33 ft 10 m forward and back to dis tribute the sealant in the tire 4 Inflate the tire again using the compressor If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached contact your service center Stowing the Mobility System 1 Remove the connection hose of the seal ant container from the wheel 2 Remove the connection hose from the sealant container 180 3 Wrap the empty sealant container and con nection hose in suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area 4 Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi cle Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx 5 miles 10 km to en sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h If possible do not drive at speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h To correct the tire inflation pressure 1 Stop ata suitable location 2 Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve stem
113. ctively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints No loose objects in the car s interior Do not stow any objects in the car s inte rior without securing them otherwise they may present a danger to occupants e g during braking and evasive maneuvers lt Do not place anti slip mats on the dash board Do not place anti slip mats on the dashboard The mat materials could damage the dash board Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior gt Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 143 gt Between the front seats refer to page 143 gt Compartments in the front doors refer to page 145 Rear seat refer to page 145 gt Storage compartments in the trunk refer to page 145 Glove compartment Front passenger side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cur during accidents Opening v d a Ly 4 Press button and open cover upward Closing Fold cover closed Between the front seats Center armrest Open tilt A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 To open press button arrow 1 To open press button arrow 2 Shatter proof containers a
114. cy 196 Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Overview N SOS button in the roofliner Requirements gt The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated gt The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green gt The LED lights up green an Emergency Request was initiated If a cancel prompt appears on the display the Emergency Request can be aborted If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab lished gt The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility When the emergency request is received at the BMW Response Center the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum stances For this data are transmitted to the BMW Response Center which serve to deter mine the necessary rescue measures E g the current position of the vehicle if it can be established gt Ifthe LED is flashing green but the BMW Respon
115. d late or not at all 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the bend of the curve If the system deceler ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler ating After releasing the gas pedal the system is re activated and controls speed independently Driving away In some situations the vehicle cannot drive off automatically for example gt On steep inclines gt From behind bumps in the road In these cases step on the accelerator pedal Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt When an object was not correctly de tected gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves gt If the camera viewing field or the front windshield are dirty or covered gt When driving toward bright lights Up to 20 seconds after drive readiness is switched on via the Start Stop knob gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment 116 Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the buttons on the steering wheel The system brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking is insufficient General information Depending on the driving settings the features of the cruise control can change in cer
116. d out loud for you Voice commands E g if the Settings menu is displayed the commands for the settings are read out loud Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Executing functions using short commands Execute functions on the main menu via short commands It almost doesn t matter which menu item is selected e g Vehicle status Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog Help Additional commands for the help dialog gt Help with examples announces informa tion about the current operating options and the most important commands for them gt Help with voice activation information about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced One example open the tone settings Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gs Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radios 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gs Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone Voice activation system At a glance Setting the voice dialog Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form Settings Language Un
117. d then holds it constant To reduce the energy consumption the cool ing or heating output is reduced or deactivated as per ECO PRO mode refer to page 155 Manual air distribution Press buttons repeatedly to select a program gt Windows gt Di Upper body region gt amp Footwell You may combine these programs as needed Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows Adjust air flow with the program active If the windows are fogged over you can also switch on the cooling function to dehumidify the air Rear window defroster Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Recirculated air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediate environment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle E Press button repeatedly to select an Oo operating mode LED off outside air flows in continuously gt LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is perma nently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatures after a cer tain amount of time in order to avoid window fogging To prevent window fogging recirculated air mode switches off automatically a
118. djusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed fatigue free driving The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with gt Safety belts refer to page 55 gt Head restraints refer to page 56 gt Airbags refer to page 93 Seats Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident lt Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the protection normally pro vided by the belt Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged lt Adjusting
119. dle position O upward arrow 1 interval mode When reverse gear is engaged the system switches to continuous operation 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving Cleaning rear window In interval mode turn the switch further ar row 2 The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released In idle position turn switch downward arrow 3 The switch automatically returns to its idle po sition when released Fold out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures 1 Switch operating readiness on and off again 2 With icy conditions make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield 3 Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx 3 sec onds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position After the wipers are folded back down the wiper system must be reactivated Folding wipers back down Before switching operating readiness on fold the wipers back down to the windshield otherwise the wipers may become damaged when they are activated 1 Turn on operations 2 Push wiper lever down Wipers move to their resting position and are ready again for operation Washer fluid Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly Therefore keep it away from possible sources of ignition
120. e remote control 39 Battery state indicator 77 Battery vehicle 194 Being pulled referred to Tow ing 197 Belts safety belts 55 BMW Assist 6 BMW eDRIVE 31 BMW Homepage 6 BMW i Driver s Guide App 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW maintenance sys tem 188 Body work see Working on the vehicle 34 Brake assistant 107 Brake discs break in 148 Brake pads break in 148 Braking hints 150 Breakdown assistance 196 Break in 148 Brightness of Control Dis play 89 Bulb replacement 190 Bulb replacement front 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Everything from AtoZ HG Bulb replacement tail lights 193 Bulbs and lamps 190 Button RES 113 Button Start Stop 64 Bypassing refer to Jump starting 197 C California Proposition 65 Warning 8 Camera based Cruise Con trol 110 Camera lenses care 203 Camera rearview cam era 121 Car battery 194 Car care products 201 Care displays 203 Care vehicle 201 Cargo 152 Cargo area 141 Cargo area enlarging 141 Cargo area storage compart ments 145 Cargo cover 141 Cargo securing 153 Cargo straps securing cargo 153 Car key refer to Remote con trol 38 Carpet care 203 Car wash 200 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 149 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 188 Center armrest 143 Center console 16 Central locking system 44 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 18
121. e oil level so that the engine oil can collect in the oil pan Checking 1 Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a safe place 2 Switch the engine off 184 3 Remove the cargo floor panel U gt a s z m d SSS 4 Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove lt oa 5 After approx 5 minutes remove the dip stick and wipe with a lint free cloth paper towel or similar 6 Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop in the measuring tube and pull it back out The engine oil level must be between the two marks of the dipstick Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Engine oil Mobility Adding or changing engine oil If necessary have engine oil added or changed by the service center 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Danger of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise esliding coolant may cause burns
122. ead to overheating and in creases the rate at which damage develops in side the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure lt No fluids in the cargo area Make sure that fluids do not leak into the cargo area otherwise the vehicle may be dam aged lt Heavy and hard objects Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the car s interior without securing them oth erwise they may present a danger to occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers Load cargo area only with the cargo area floor installed Load the cargo area only if the cargo area floor is located in the cargo area Otherwise the cover of the engine below it could be dam aged lt 152 Only use loops for releasing the rear seat backrests Do not use the loops for releasing the rear seat backrests to attach objects otherwise there is an increased risk of injury because of unex pected movement of the rear seat backrest Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard gt The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY Ibs Otherwise damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations may result Z4 J A 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting fi
123. eat passen ger airbags indicates the operating state of the front seat passenger airbags The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei ther activated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child is properly seated in a child restraint fix ing system or when the seat is empty The airbags on the front passenger side are not activated gt The indicator lamp does not light up when e g a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat The airbags on the front passenger side are activated Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in a child seat particularly in child seats re quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety factured After installing a child seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front seat passenger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and front seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front passenger s airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passeng er s seat With a respective message appearing on Con trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep the accuracy of this function over the long term Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Control Disp
124. ected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall gt In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF gt If the field of view of the camera in the mir ror is dirty or obscured gt Upto 10 seconds after drive readiness is established gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment gt If there is constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are e g the warning time the more warnings are displayed However there may also be an ex cess of false warnings Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe destrians The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function The camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system General information In da
125. ection E g if there is an external danger proceed as follows 1 Press the reel forward beyond the resist ance point and hold 52 The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Press the reel forward again beyond the re sistance point and hold until the glass sun roof closes without jam protection Make sure that the closing area is clear Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger push the reel for ward past the resistance point and hold it The glass sunroof closes without jam protec tion Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and drive readiness is established During the initialization the glass sunroof closes without jam protection Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear oth erwise injuries may result lt Press the reel up and hold it until the initialization is complete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the glass sun roof is completely closed gt The glass sunroof closes without jam pro tection Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 A
126. ed without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Addendum ADDENDUM TO OWNER S MANUAL We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner s Manual These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials con tained in that document 1 3 Where the terms service center the ser vice center your service center service specialist or service are used in the Owner s Manual we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a BMW dealer s service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications Where the text of the Owner s Manual con tains an affirmative instruction to contact a service center or your service center we wanted to clarify that BMW recom mends that if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text you con tact or seek the assistance of a BMW dealer s service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accor dance with BMW specifications While BMW of North America LLC at no cost to you will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance P
127. ee Cruise con trol 116 Settings locking unlock ing 48 Settings mirrors 57 Settings on Control Dis play 88 Side airbags 93 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 48 Sitting safely 53 Size 206 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Everything from AtoZ BGG Slide tilt glass roof 51 Smallest turning radius 206 Snow chains 181 Socket 139 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 189 SOS button 196 Spare fuse 194 Speed average 87 Speed limit detection on board computer 87 Speed limiter display 84 Speed Limit Information 84 Speed warning 87 Split screen 23 Stability control systems 107 Standard charging cable see Level 1 charging cable 162 Standard charging see Level 1 Charging 165 Standing air conditioning re mote control 48 Start Stop button 64 Start function during malfunc tion 39 Stationary climate con trol 133 Status control display tires 97 Status information iDrive 22 Status of Owner s Manual 7 Steering wheel adjusting 59 Storage compartments 143 Storage compartments loca tions 143 Storage tires 177 Storing the vehicle 203 Summer tires tread 175 Sun visor 139 Supplementary text mes sage 81 Switch for Dynamic Driv ing 108 Switching on drive readi ness 65 Switch off drive readiness 67 Switch refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 22 Tailgate closing 46 Tailgate opening 45
128. ehicle brakes hard while the reel is being pulled park The indicator lamp lights up red a sig P nal sounds and the brake lights light up A Check Control message is displayed If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed of approx 2 mph 3 km h the parking brake is set Releasing With drive readiness switched on wey Press the reel while stepping on the W xs brake pedal or selector lever position P is set The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is released Automatic release For automatic release step on the accelerator pedal The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator gt Drive readiness switched on gt Drive mode engaged gt Driver buckled in and doors closed Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op erated unintentionally otherwise the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an acci dent lt Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake secure the vehicle against roll ing using a wheel chock e g when leaving it Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving Controls After a power failure Putting the parking brake into operation 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press the reel while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set It may take several seconds fo
129. el R If interrupting the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time 111 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations gt When the brakes are applied gt When selector lever position D is disen gaged gt When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated gt When DSC is actively controlling stability If the safety belt and the driver s door are opened while the vehicle is standing still gt Ifthe detection range of the camera is im paired e g by soiling heavy precipitation or glare effects from the sun Maintaining storing and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speed Modify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Differences in speed Large differences in speed relative to other vehicles cannot be compensated by the system such as in the following situations gt When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle gt When another vehicle suddenly swerves into the wrong lane gt When stationary objects are approached at high speed lt Maintaining storing the speed Press button Or SET 112 Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed
130. el tank 4 Lights Parking lights 90 2 Low beams ZD a the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems gt P s Automatic headlight con Z gt Zz trol 91 Daytime running lights Instrument lighting 5 Left steering column stalk R Turn signal 71 ee High beams head light flasher Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Cockpit Ataglance a glance Roadside parking lights 91 gt B On board computer 86 Sp 6 Instrument cluster 75 Switch drive readiness on and STOP off 64 NI 5 a 8 Selectorlever 66 9 Right steering column stalk W Wiper 72 Rainsensor 73 AUTO a i Clean the windshields and head W lights 73 Rear window wiper in Canadian models 73 Rear window wiper 73 REAR Ni Cleaning rear window 74 10 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume I 8 Voice activation 26 it Telephone N Thumbwheel for selection lists 85 11 Adjust steering wheel 59 12 Steering wheel buttons left Store speed 116 A m Resume speed 118 JJ m N Cruise control on off interrupt ing 117 Active Cruise Control on off in terrupting 110 aD Cruise control adjust dis tance 110 gt Cruise control rocker switch 117 13 Horn total area 15 Online Ed
131. en tampered with gt The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the radio ready state is switched on but no longer than approx 5 minutes An alarm has been triggered Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations gt In automatic car washes gt In duplex garages gt During transport on trains carrying vehi cles at sea or on a trailer gt With animals in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked again Switching off the alarm gt Unlock vehicle with the remote control or establish radio ready state if needed through emergency detection of remote control refer to page 39 gt With Comfort Access if you are carrying the remote control on your person grasp t
132. ents to the windshield the side windows the upper body region and into the footwell The stationary climate control can be switched on and off via the following systems gt Direct operation refer to page 134 gt Preselected departure times refer to page 134 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Climate control With the BMW i Remote App refer to page 134 the standing air conditioning can be switched on The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time If stationary climate control is used during the charging process less air conditioning ca pacity will be required while driving This opti mizes the range Functional requirements gt When the departure time is preselected depends on internal external and set tem perature gt Direct operation via iDrive any external temperature gt Charging cable connected or high voltage battery sufficiently charged Drive readiness is deactivated The vents are open to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate comfort climate control amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the stationary climate control is switched on Activate climate control at departure time The reel on time is automatically determined based on the temperature The system promptly switches on before the selected de parture
133. er The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority roof racks or spoiler The heights can deviate for example due to the selected special equip ment tires load and chassis version inches mm 80 3 2 039 inches mm 69 9 1 775 inches mm 62 1 1 578 inches mm 157 8 4 008 inches mm 101 2 2 570 ft m 32 4 9 86 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Technical data Reference Weights BMW i3 without Range Extender Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 3 615 1 640 Load los kg 715 324 Approved front axle load los kg 1 720 780 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 005 909 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 15 1 36 9 260 1 100 BMW i3 with Range Extender Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 3 815 1 730 Load los kg 650 295 Approved front axle load los kg 1 785 810 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 205 1 000 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 15 1 36 9 260 1 100 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 1 9 7 With optional Range Ex tender 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner s Manual of the ve hicle are listed here Correction to the Owner s Manual Opposite to the description in this Owner s Manual the following changes were imple mented after the editorial deadline Remote control Unlocking Locking Unlock the tailgate mh WON Panic mode Tailgate Unlock the tailgate Press b
134. er and lower case letters and numbers Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 iDrive RAE Mel ae Symbol Function ABc Enter the letters 12 Enter the numbers abc or ABC Tip controller up Without navigation system A amp Select the symbol Entry comparison Entering names and addresses choice is nar rowed down with every letter entered and let ters may be added automatically Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle gt Only those letters are offered during input for which data Is available gt Target search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 meltclaesmm Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems The concept gt Most functions displayed on the Control Display can be operated by voice com mands via the voice activation system The system supports you with announcements during input gt Functions that can only be
135. er the rocker switch is released the ve hicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed RES Press button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem is switched on Desired speed The desired speed is displayed next to X the symbol in the info display gt The indicator lights up green the system is active gt The indicator lights up orange the system has been interrupted gt Nodisplay system is switched off Status display Selected desired speed 95 118 If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements are currently not ready for operations PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC is a support when parking When you slowly approach an object in the rear or also in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa ble then the object is reported through gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure the distances from objects The maneuvering range depending on the ob stacle and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given gt By t
136. er will be glad to advise you After rotating check the tire pressure and correct if needed Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility System The concept With the Mobility System minor tire damage can be sealed quickly to enable continued travel To accomplish this sealant is pumped into the tires which seals the damage from the inside The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure Hints gt Follow the instructions on using the Mobi lity System found on the compressor and sealant container gt Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec tive if the tire puncture measures approx 1 8 in 4 mm or more gt Contact the nearest service center if the tire cannot be made drivable gt If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire gt Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel gt The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the nex
137. erve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Adjusting Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible depending on the situa tion lt Requirements gt Vehicle moving gt Speed less than 12 mph 20 km h gt Turn signal is set Activating laa Slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position Fold in and out m Press button Possible at speeds up to approx 15 mph 20 km h E g this is advantageous gt In car washes gt In narrow streets gt For folding mirrors back out that were folded away manually Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before washing the car in an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise the mirrors could be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle lt Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever drive readiness is switched on 58 Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror refer to page 58 Interior rearview mirror manually dimmable
138. es for instance might not be detected Limited detection potential Because of the limited possible detec tion you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if needed otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Deceleration The system does not decelerate for gt Pedestrians cyclists or similar slow road users Red traffic lights Cross traffic Oncoming traffic V V V V Unlit vehicles or vehicles with defective lighting at night Swerving vehicles D A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle Swerving vehicles If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis tance This also applies to major speed differ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly approaching a truck When a ve hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneu vers if needed You must react yourself other wise there is the risk of an accident lt Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly although curves can not be anticipated in advance Therefore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves the system offers only restricted detection where a vehicle ahead of you might be detecte
139. ess and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the interior rearview mirror flashes This 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 erases all programming of the buttons on the interior rearview mirror 3 Hold the hand held transmitter for the sys tem to be controlled approx 1 to 3 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of the interior rearview mirror The required distance de pends on the manual transmitter 4 Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held transmitter and the button to be program med on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirror will be gin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the inte rior rearview mirror has been programmed If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance be tween the interior rearview mirror and the hand held transmitter and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distan ces may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds 6 Toprogram other fu
140. ety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Wheels and tires Pi feeyitiay Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life
141. fficiency is shown by the bar s color gt Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by reduced acceleration The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for fuel efficiency optimized driving are met As soon as one of the conditions for efficient driving is no longer fulfilled respective driving instructions are displayed as a symbol in the instrument cluster An additional symbol and a text message are displayed on the control display Symbol Measure Ny For efficient driving back off the ac celerator or delay accelerating to al low time to assess road conditions Reduce speed to the selected ECO km h PRO speed The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 ECO PRO Info Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Increase range Drivingtips tips Indications on the Control Display eDRIVE Information on fuel consumption and technol ogy can be displayed while driving 1 Vehicle info 2 eDRIVE Displaying ECO PRO Tips ECO PRO Tips can be displayed while driving as a note in the split screen in the energy flow display Displaying ECO PRO Tips 1 Vehicle info 2 eDRIVE a ECO PRO Tips Settings are stored for the prof
142. for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in seri ous damage to the vehicle Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Data memory Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo rarily or permanently store technical informa tion about the condition of the vehicle events and faults This technical information generally records the state of a component a module a system or the environment gt Operating mode of system components fill levels for instance gt Status messages for the vehicle and from its individual components e g wheel rota tion speed vehicle speed deceleration transverse acceleration gt Malfunctions and faults in important sys tem components e g lights and brakes gt Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions such as airbag deployment or engag ing the stability control system gt Ambient conditions such as temperature This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti mize vehicle functions Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data When service offerings are used e g re pair services service processes warranty claims quality assurance this technical infor mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by
143. fter a certain amount of time depending on the environ mental conditions 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Climate control If the windows fog over switch off recircu lated air mode and increase the air flow if needed Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases Air flow manual Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The intensity is indicated through LEDs The highest level is active when five LEDs are lit The air flow from the air conditioner may be re duced automatically to save battery power Automatic climate control Switching the system on off Switch off Press and hold the left button until the control switches off Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster gt Seat heating Microfilter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 188 of your vehi cle 1 Seat heating left 54 2 Cooling function 130 3 Display 4 Temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Climate control Controls Vent setting
144. g 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Willia Charging vehicle 3 AC charging power Settings are stored When you change charg ing locations you also might need to change the setting for charging Set the charge current strength at other household sockets to Low Setting charging viaa Level 2 charging cable Depending on the electrical mains the vehicle must be charged with a different charging cur rent strength refer to page 160 When charging with a Level 2 charging cable the charging process can be completed faster at a Level 2 charging station 1 Settings 2 Charging 3 Level 2 Settings are stored When you change charg ing locations you also might need to change the setting for charging Stopping charging process The charging operation can be stopped at any time by removing the charging cable and con tinued at a later time by connecting the charg ing cable in order to use other loads on the power connection or to prevent simultaneous high power from multiple loads The charging operation is interrupted when the vehicle is unlocked and automatically resumed after a brief time or when it is locked Continue charging operation If the charging operation is interrupted e g through a temporary power failure the charg ing operation is automatically continued after the interruption 166 Terminating charging process 1 Removing the charging cable
145. g refer to page 111 Store maintain speed refer to page 112 Resume speed refer to page 113 Adjust distance refer to page 113 rocker switch Maintain store change speed refer to page 112 Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s series optional features and country specifica The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear A dirty or covered area in front of the interior mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles If necessary clean the area in front of the inte rior mirror e g carefully remove salt residue in the winter Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on Press button on the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument J cluster lights up Desired speed becomes current speed Er and will be displayed beside the sym bol in the Info Display Cruise control can be used Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system With deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes steering and moves as usual to avoid the chance of an accident lt To switch off the system while standing step on brake pedal at the same time i Press button on the steering wheel gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting E J Press button on the steering whe
146. g 152 Lock door 43 Locking unlocking via door lock 43 Locking unlocking with re mote control 41 Locking automatic 48 Locking settings 48 Locking via tailgate 46 Longer idle phases 203 Long idle times and long term vehicle storage 203 Long term vehicle stor age 203 Low beams 90 M Maintaining charging state refer to Range Extender 69 Maintenance 188 Maintenance require ments 188 Maintenance service require ments 83 Maintenance system BMW 188 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Everything from AtoZ WGCU Make up mirror 139 Malfunction displays see Check Control 78 Manual air distribu tion 129 131 Manual air flow 130 133 Manual operation door lock 43 Manual operation exterior mirrors 57 Manual operation fuel filler flap 170 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 119 Manual operation rearview camera 121 Marking on approved tires 177 Master key refer to Remote control 38 Maximum cooling 132 Maximum speed display 84 Maximum speed winter tires 177 Measure units of 89 Medical kit 197 Menu EfficientDynamics 157 Menu in instrument clus ter 85 Menus operating iDrive 18 Menus refer to iDrive operat ing concept 19 Messages see Check Con trol 78 Microfilter 130 133 Minimum tread tires 176 Mirrors 57 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 150 Mobility System 178 Modifications tech
147. g Dynamics Control The concept The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine tune the vehicle s settings and features Vari ous programs can be selected for this purpose Overview Button in the vehicle ARN Operating the programs Driving Dynamics Control Program COMFORT ECO PRO ECO PRO COMFORT For balanced tuning Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating COMFORT iD Press button repeatedly until COM FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 155 provides consis tent tuning to maximize range Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted The program can be configured to individual specifications Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO Make the desired settings ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 155 also limits the maximum speed and reduces climate control and lighting functions Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a rr list of the selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the list in the in strument cluster can differ
148. g or heating output and then keeps it constant Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature To reduce the energy consumption the cool ing or heating output is reduced or deactivated as per ECO PRO mode refer to page 155 Manual air distribution E Press button repeatedly to select a mae program Windows Upper body region Footwell Windows and upper body region Windows and footwell Upper body region and footwell VV VV Vv V V Windows upper body region and footwell The selected air distribution is shown on the display of the automatic climate control If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen sor AUTO program AUTO Press button 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Climate control Air flow air distribution and temperature are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside influen ces the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 131 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram At the same time a condensation sensor con trols the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible To switch off the program press the button again or
149. ge of movement otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired lt If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes closing is interrupted The window reopens slightly Closing without the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result lt E g danger from the outside or ice might pre vent window from closing properly proceed as follows 1 Pull the reel past the resistance point and hold it there The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Pull the reel past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without jam protection Glass sunroof powered General information The glass sunroof is operational when the igni tion is switched on Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear oth erwise injuries may result lt Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not operate the glass sunroof and injure them selves lt Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch briefly upward gt The closed glass sunroof is tilted gt The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor doe
150. gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Loading Drivingtips tips is 400 lbs 1 000 Ibs minus 600 Ibs 400 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi cle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 lt Max Load RAR wit lt Max Load h i h i j lt Max Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo that can be transported Stowing cargo gt Do not exceed permissible rear axle load gt Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo gt Heavy cargo stow as far forward as possi ble directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests gt Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the safety belts in the opposite buckle gt If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo gt Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo a
151. h in the direction of travel only Sensor camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent Displays monitors Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household cleaning agents otherwise surfaces can be af fected lt Keeping out moisture Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit otherwise electrical components can be damaged lt Avoid pressure Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do not use abrasive materials otherwise damage can result lt Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber cloth Long idle times and long term vehicle storage Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex tended periods with a low charging state Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe riod check the battery charge indicator to en sure that the high voltage battery is fully charged For longer idle times park the vehicle with a charging plug plugged into a suitable power source Regularly check charging state Otherwise the high voltage battery can be damaged when there is excessive discharge lt For idle phases that last several weeks park the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi ble Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days if the electric range is less than 6 mls approx 10 km With storage times of up to three months if possible plug the vehicle into a suitable power source or park it in a nearly fully
152. hazard warning sys tem gt By flashing the daytime running lights Arming and disarming the alarm system When you unlock or lock the vehicle either with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac cess the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is armed After the tailgate is closed it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation d I Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror gt The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The system is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or tailgate is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active When the still open access is closed inte rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on gt The indicator lamp goes out after unlock ing The vehicle has not be
153. he driver side or front passenger side door handle completely 50 Power windows Hint Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not operate the power windows and injure themselves Opening gt Press the button to the resistance point The window opens while the switch is held gt Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stopse the motion See also Convenient opening refer to page 41 via remote control Closing Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window Is clear otherwise injuries may result lt gt Pull the switch to the resistance point The window closes while the switch is held Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Controls gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pulling again stops the motion See also closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 46 Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects are present lt No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win dow s ran
154. he front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm gt By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m To ensure full functionality gt Do not cover sensors e g with stickers bicycle racks gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 3O cm Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while driving Technically the system has its limits it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Monitor your driving be on the alert observe the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed risk of accident lt Avoid driving fast with PDC Avoid approaching an object too fast Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac tive For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning lt Overview With front PDC button in vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Switching on off Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following situations gt If selector lever position R is engaged while drive readiness is switched on The rearview camera also switches on gt If equipped with front PDC when obsta cles are detected behind or i
155. he vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving tips Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the brake pads are favored by gt Low mileage gt Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all gt Infrequent use of the brakes Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during braking Is not reached thus discs don t get cleaned Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re sponse generally that cannot be corrected Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control condensation water develops collecting under neath the vehicle These traces of water under the vehicle are normal Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 151 Driving tips _ jem Loading Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved ca pacity of the tires never overload the vehicle Overloading can l
156. he vehicle are detected by the PDC sensors and when respectively equipped detected by the rearview camera Obstacle markings can be faded into the image Pathway lines can be superimposed on the of the rearview camera image of the rearview camera Their colored margins match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the dis They help you to estimate how much tance to the object shown space is needed when parking and maneu vering on level pavement They are dependent on the current steer Parking using pathway and turning ing angle and are continuously adjustedto radius lines the steering wheel movements 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning ra dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space Turning circle lines can only be superim posed on the rearview camera image to gether with pathway lines They show the course of the smallest pos sible turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle 122 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort eE 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line Parking assistant The concept Display settings With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is rea
157. hill or downhill grades With accumulations of leaves snow in the parking space Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles gt With thin or wedge shaped objects With moving objects gt With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo With objects with corners and sharp edges gt With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system checked 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features a
158. ical current follow the instructions at the charging station Other wise there is a risk of an accident Make sure that the charging device is in flawless operating condition Only use the charging device in a flawless con dition Otherwise a risk of fire may result e g from the device heating up because of say worn contacts or damage lt No simultaneous charging and refueling Do not refuel while a charging cable is plugged in and maintain an adequate safety distance from highly flammable materials Oth erwise there is a danger of personal injury and property damage from burning fuel vapors e g If the charging cable is improperly plug ged in or unplugged Have the charging port cleaned by trained personnel If the charging port is dirty have the car cleaned only by appropriately trained person nel Otherwise there is a danger of injury from high voltage Charging cable General information Use a Level 1 charging cable Level 2 charging cable or the permanently installed charging ca ble of a charging station to charge the vehicle Different charging cables can be required de pending on the country Hints Use approved charging cables only Use only approved charging cables or charging stations for charging Otherwise there is a danger of property damage or per 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Willia Charging vehicle sonal injury e g from burning cables I
159. icle equipment the mir ror setting is stored for the profile currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the re mote control the position is automatically re trieved if this function is active Note Estimating distances correctly Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror as this will increase your risk of an accident lt Ata glance 1 Adjusting 57 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor Auto matic cornering adjustment 3 Foldinandout 58 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc tion in which the button is pressed Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of mirror Automatic Curb Monitor The concept If reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward This improves your view of the curb and other low lying obstacles when parking e g Activating 1 i Slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 Engage selector lever position R Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position Automatic cornering adjustment The concept During right hand turns the mirror glass is turned Provides a better view of the vehicle sideways Note Personal responsibility The system does not s
160. ile currently in use ECO PRO driving style analysis The concept The system helps develop a particularly effi cient driving style and to save energy For this purpose the driving style is analyzed The assessment is done in various categories and is displayed on the Control Display Those assessments will help you adjust your driving style and save some energy The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated The range of the vehicle can be extended by an efficient driving style Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 eDRIVE 3 A Select the symbol Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal ysis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv ing style The more efficient the driving style the smoother the depicted route becomes ar row 1 The table of values contains stars The more efficient the driving style the more stars are displayed in the table arrow 2 If on the other hand the driving style is ineffi cient a wavy road and a reduced number of stars is displayed To assist with an efficient driving style ECO PRO tips are displayed during driving Tips about the energy saving driving style In crease range refer to page 154 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15
161. ime of warnings may vary with the current driving situation Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph 60 km h Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the system Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle a M Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on auto
162. in substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can af fect the vehicle s paintwork Tailor the fre quency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed im mediately to prevent the finish from being al tered or discolored Leather care Remove dust from the leather often using a cloth or vacuum cleaner 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Care Otherwise particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Clean light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially more visible Use leather care products otherwise dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface Suitable care products are available from the service center Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner If upholstery is very dirty e g with beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner C
163. ing assistant under special destina tions in navigation helps to find and possi bly include a public charging station in the desired route refer to Integrated Owner s Manual During driving gt General driving tips refer to page 154 for increasing the range gt Use the eDRIVE system efficiently refer to page 148 for an optimized driving style gt ECO PRO driving style analysis refer to page 15 7 for driving style analysis gt ECO PRO and ECO PRO mode refer to page 155 for increasing the range gt Display of the Fuel consumption history refer to page 77 gt Display of secondary functions and the po tential range refer to page 78 After the trip gt Charge vehicle refer to page 160 and plan next trip gt Prepare for long downtimes refer to page 203 BMW i Remote app A special BMW i Remote App allows to control and display certain vehicle functions using a smartphone Safety information Read the information on safe handling of the high voltage system refer to page 34 Long term Follow the instructions for vehicle storage and for longer idle periods refer to page 203 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 At a glance Safety of the high voltage system Safety of the high voltage system Safety of the high voltage system Working on the vehicle Maintenance and repairs Have maintenance and repair work per formed only by a service cente
164. ing emergency stop This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop Energy recovery In the event of danger such as with locked wheels energy recovery Is reduced in order to prevent unstable driving situations Always be ready to apply the brake Always be ready to apply the brake be cause without energy recovery there is also no braking action through the electric drive unit The vehicle could roll further than anticipated This may constitute a danger for other traffic DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels when driving off and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose diving Within the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi cle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels Note Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the responsibility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed not even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner lt Do not deactivate DSC when driving with roof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load e g roof mounted luggage rack Otherwise driving safety is not given in driv ing critica
165. ing port flap 6 Connect charging cable to the vehicle re fer to page 163 At high temperatures initially the high voltage battery is cooled The charging process can be started with a delay Display of the charging status The charging status is indicated by the indica tor light at the charging port Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Charging vehicle Mobility gt Lamp white charging cable can be con nected or removed gt Lamp flashes yellow charging process is being initialized gt Lamp blue charging process is started at a set time gt Lamp flashes blue charging process ac tive gt Lamp flashes red fault in the charging process gt Lamp green charging process completed When the vehicle is locked the indicator lamp goes out after some time When the vehicle is unlocked the blue indica tor lamp flashes continuously The other indi cator lights go out after some time To check the charging process press the key on the remote control The charging status is indicated on the indicator lamp In some cases the vehicle is locked Additional messages regarding the charging status e g probable end of charging or the planned departure time can be displayed in the instrument cluster on the Control Display and via the BMW i Remote App on the smart phone Planning charging process The charging process can be adapted to con straints e g the cost of elect
166. instrument cluster comes on and check control message is displayed as soon as the reel is made to cruise control In order to reel back to Active Cruise Control press the button again briefly Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed The desired speed is displayed next to Er the symbol in the info display 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort gt The indicator lights up green the system is active gt The indicator lights up orange the system has been interrupted gt Nodisplay system is switched off Status display I Selected desired speed 59 If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements are currently not ready for operations Distance to vehicle ahead of you Selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead is briefly displayed in the left hand por tion of the instrument cluster Distance display Distance 1 A Distance 2 A Distance 3 A Distance 4 A This value is set after the system is switched on Indicator warning lights Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lights do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions The vehicle symbol lights up orange 114 A vehicle has been detected ahead of you The vehicle symbol flashes orange The conditions are
167. ipped with a safety belt General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off For the occupants safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts The upper shoulder strap s anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted Hints One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap lt Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in jure the abdomen The safety belt must not lie across the neck rub on sharp edges be routed over breakable objects or be pinched lt What reduces the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make sure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect is reduced Buckling the belt A Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle
168. is recommended 160 Charge current The charge current strength is indicated in am peres The vehicle cannot automatically detect the maximum permissible charge current strength of the power grid during charging via a house hold socket or charging station Level 1 charging Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your own household socket as well as when charging at external electrical power sockets in Level 1 the allowed charge current strength must be determined e g by a qualified electrician The charge current strength for Level 1 charg ing refer to page 165 can be adjusted in the vehicle in three steps At delivery the charge current for Level 1 charging is set to Low Depending on the country specific version one of four ampere ratings is printed on the Level 1 charging cable This ampere rating is the limit which must be adhered to for the vehi cle if the charge current is set to Maximum According to the market specific version the charge current strength changes differently if the setting Reduced or Low is selected Maximum Reduced Low 8A 6A 6A 10A 7 5A 6A 12A 9A 6A 15A 11 25A 7 5A Charging at a Level 2 charging station The permitted charge current strength must be determined prior to charging ata Level 2 charging station e g from the operator Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 of the Level 2 charging station The permitted charge current strength can vary by
169. ition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 hE ECU Cockpit All around the center console Lo 1 Control Display 18 2 Radio Multimedia refer to Integrated Own er s Handbook 3 Glove compartment 143 A Climate control 128 A Hazard warning system 196 Intelligent Safety 100 O1 16 6 Controller with buttons 18 7 Parking brake 70 8 P Y PDC Park Distance Control 118 Rearview camera 121 9 COMFORT A v ECOP Parking assistant 123 Driving Dynamics Control 108 RO Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 PASS AIR BAG OFF Intelligent Emergency Re quest 19 Glass sunroof powered 51 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag lt 4 Reading lights 91 5 Interior lights Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 17 Ataglance GEIG iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems The concept The iDrive combines the functions of many switches Thus these functions can be oper ated from a central location Using the iDrive during a trip
170. its Speech type p p Select setting Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button while giving an in struction until the desired volume is set gt The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed gt The volume is stored for the profile cur rently in use Hints on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a phone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 196 close to the interior mirror Environmental conditions gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed gt Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system gt Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Ataglance GECUL Voice activation system gt Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in y
171. ive readiness or operating readiness are activated e Flashing or illuminated safety belt on A the driver or passenger side is not buckled The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Airbag system Q Airbag system and belt tensioner are As defective Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediately Parking brake park The parking brake is set For additional information refer to Release parking brake refer to page 70 Brake system BRAKE Continue to drive moderately 6S Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediately Front end collision warning Illuminated advance warning is issued e g when there is the impending dan ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase distance Flashing acute warning of the imminent dan ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma neuver Pedestrian warning r If a collision with a person detected in AZAN this way is imminent the symbol lights up and a signal sounds Displays Orange lights Active Cruise Control _ The number bars shows the selected A distance from the vehicle driving ahead For
172. iving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF gt If the camera viewing field or the front windshield are dirty or covered gt Upto 10 seconds after drive readiness is established gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment gt If there is constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky gt When it is dark outside 106 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking The vehicle contains its steering power even during full brake applications thus increasing active safety ABS is ready when car is ready to drive Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the greatest possible braking force boost It reduces the braking dis tance to a minimum dur
173. k it if needed gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center 98 gt TPM was unable to complete the reset Reset the system again gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPM
174. l garage door opener ensure that there are no people animals or objects within the range of movement of the remote controlled system otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter lt The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior rear view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig nal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Digital compass Overview 1 Control button 2 Mirror display Mirror display The point of the compass is displayed in the mirror when driving straight Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following setting options are displayed in succession depending on how long the con trol button is pressed gt Pressed briefly turns display on off gt 3 to 6 seconds compass zone setting gt 6 to 9 seconds compass calibration gt
175. l situation due to the elevated center of gravity lt 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator warning lights S The indicator lamp flashes DSC con a trols the drive and braking forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC where forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces e g unplowed snowy roads but with some what limited driving stability Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves Therefore drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose grounds gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC 1 Settings 2 Traction control 3 TRACTION TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up 108 Deactivating DTC 1 Settings 2 Traction control 3 Normal TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out When drive readiness is switched on DTC is automatically deactivated Drivin
176. lay 1 Press the reel and move the respective seat all the way forward 2 Press the reel forward again The seat still moves forward slightly 3 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap pears If the message continues to be displayed re peat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a re peat calibration have the system checked as soon as possible Unobstructed area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects 96 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure and tire temperature Hints Tire damage due to external factors Sudden tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in ad vance With use of the system observe further infor mation found under Tire inflation pressure re fer to page 173 Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is not assured Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel cha
177. lean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the material vigorously Damage from Velcro fasteners Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 F 60 C Follow the manufac turer s instructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk 202 Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or noises Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover Matt black spray coated components Painted parts in the interior V YT YY V Carbon parts in the interior Clean with a micr
178. ling Do not refuel while a charging cable is plugged in and maintain an adequate safety distance from highly flammable materials Oth erwise there is a danger of personal injury and property damage from burning fuel vapors e g if the charging cable is improperly plug ged in or unplugged lt 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality Even fuels that conform to the specifica tions can be of low quality This may cause en gine problems for instance poor engine start up behavior poor handling and or poor performance Switch gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur con tent Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con taining metal must not be used Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with out metallic additives Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso line with me
179. locking These settings are also re stored if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile Three personal profiles and a guest profile can be created Adjusting The settings for the following systems and functions are saved in the active profile The scope of storable settings is country and equipment dependable Unlocking and locking Lights Climate control Radio Instrument cluster Programmable memory buttons Volumes tone Control Display Navigation Park Distance Control PDC Rearview camera Driving Dynamics Control Cruise control VeVVYVvVvVVvVeYvYs eVvsSEV Vv OV CV V Intelligent Safety Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated Settings Profiles Select a profile v All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied 40 gt The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time gt Ifthe profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control this profile will apply to both remote controls It cannot be differen tiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls Renaming profiles A personal name can be assigned to every pro file to avoid confusion between the profiles Settings Profiles Options w mu m
180. low the drive to cool down 2 Check the coolant level The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks Adding 1 Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate then open it 2 Slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 3 Close cap 4 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated by the service center as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wella Maintenance Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures and thereby provides support in maintaining road safety and the op erational reliability of the vehicle In some cases scopes and intervals may vary according to the country specific version Re
181. lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Note Properly engage the lower LATCH an chors Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest otherwise the degree of protection may be re duced lt Position The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair 2 of LATCH sym sorx bols It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away from the area of the child re straint system Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems 1 Mount the child restraint system refer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected 62 Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points rx The respective symbol shows the an ile chor for the upper retaining strap Seats with an upper Top Tether are marked with this symbol It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf Note Mounting eyelets Use the mounting eyes only for the up per ret
182. m of the tail gate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat ing the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote con trol with you such as in your pants pocket 46 The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car s interior Comfort Access supports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle gt Convenient closing gt Separate unlocking of the tailgate gt Establish drive readiness Functional requirements gt There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby gt To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle gt The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 seconds gt Drive readiness can only be established if the remote control is in the vehicle Unlocking Grasp the door handle on the driver s or front passenger door completely arrow This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control gif Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door arrow with your finger for approx 1 second without grasp ing the door handle This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control To save battery power en
183. matically The system is automatically active after every driving off 102 Switching on off manually PZA Press button briefly gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings gt LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently in use G Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green Hold down button gt All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off gt The LED goes out Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Frontal Coll Warning 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Display The selected time is stored for the profile cur rently in use Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is Imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Controls Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn ing Brake and increase distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu ver BD D Prewarning This warning is issued e g when there is the impending
184. me items of equipment use light emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result lt Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool or humid weather When driving with the light switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head light glass does not need to be changed If the headlights do not dim despite driving with the light switched on increasing humidity forms e g water droplets in the light have the service center check this Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by changing lights and bulbs Have the head lights settings checked and corrected by serv ice after a replacement Front lights bulb replacement Ata glance Halogen headlights 1 Parking lights daytime running lights 2 Low beams Halogen headlights with LED lighting elements N 1 Parking lights daytime running lights 2 Low beams 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Low beams Follow general instructions refer to page 190 55 watt bulb H7 1 Fold up cover in front of the headligh
185. ment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle wits Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air control a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off automatically gt Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatures after a cer tain amount of time in order to avoid window fogging To prevent window fogging recirculated air mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time depending on the environ mental conditions Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Climate control Controls If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Make sure that air can flow to the windshield Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases lt Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first gt P Press the left or right side of the but
186. ms bulb replace ment 192 High voltage battery charg ing state indicator 77 High voltage battery dis charge 149 High voltage battery heated 69 High voltage battery heavily discharged 69 High voltage system auto matic deactivation 34 High voltage system contact with water 34 High voltage system dis plays 76 High voltage system safety 34 Hills 150 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 109 Hints 6 Hold function 71 Homepage 6 Hood 44 Hood via remote control 42 Horn 14 Hot exhaust system 149 Hydroplaning 150 Ice warning see External temperature warning 82 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 RGG Everything from A to Z Icy roads see External tem perature warning 82 Identification marks tires 174 Identification number see ve hicle identification num ber 10 iDrive 18 Ignition key refer to Remote control 38 Illuminant replacement 190 Important under the hood 182 Increase range 154 Increase range with Range Extender 69 Indication of a flat tire 97 99 Indicator and alarm lamps see Check Control 78 Indicator lamp see Check Control 78 Individual air distribu tion 129 131 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 39 Inflation pressure tires 173 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 99 Info display refer to On Board computer 86 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 97 Initializi
187. n for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Breakdown assistance Transporting your vehicle Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed Therefore contact a service center in the event of a breakdown Do not have the vehicle towed Have your vehicle transported on a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur lt Tow truck The vehicle should only be transported ona loading platform Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result lt Use tow fitting located in the front only for po sitioning the vehicle Pushing vehicle To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger area push it for a short distance at a speed of no more than 6 mph 10 km h The vehicle can only be pushed in selector lever position N In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll pro ceed as follows 1 Switch on drive readiness refer to page 64 2 Depress brake pedal 198 3 Engage selector lever position N If there are electrical malfunctions it may hap pen that you can t change the selector lever position Towing other vehicles Hints Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle s re sponse lt Attaching the tow bar tow rope correctly Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting connecting it to other
188. n front of the vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than approx 2 5 mph 4 km h You may turn off automatic activation 1 Settings 2 Parking 3 Select setting Settings are stored for the profile currently In use Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed With front PDC switching on off manually i Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object E g if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off when selector lever position P is engaged Volume The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad justed similar to the sound and volume set tings of the radio 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Settings are stored f
189. n operate up to 3 functions of remote controlled sys tems such as garage door drives or lighting systems The universal garage door opener re places up to 3 different hand held transmitters To operate the remote control the buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be program med with the desired functions The hand held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to program the remote control During programming During programming and before activat ing a device using the universal garage door opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the area of the remote con trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag a ing or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is gener ally compatible with the universal garage door opener If you have any questions please contact gt Your service center gt www homelink com on the Internet HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation Control elements on the interior rearview mirror gt LED arrow 1 Buttons arrow 2 The hand held transmitter arrow 3 is re quired for programming Programming General information 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Initial setup Pr
190. nal bulb has failed For additional information refer to Turn signal refer to page 71 Parking lights headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti vated For additional information refer to Parking lights low beams headlight control re fer to page 90 Cruise control The system is switched on It maintains A the speed that was set using the con trol elements on the steering wheel Blue lights High beams High beams are activated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Displays Controls For additional information refer to High Hiding Check Control messages beams refer to page 72 j General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored The symbol is shown in the display of the instrument cluster A aa e Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol gt Some Check Control messages are dis in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con played continuously and are not cleared trol message and the meaning of the indicator until the malfunction is eliminated If sev and warning lights eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively Supplementary text messages These messages can be faded for approx Additional information such as on the cause of 8 seconds After this time they are dis an error or the required acti
191. nctions on other but tons repeat steps 3 to 5 The systems can be controlled using the inte rior rearview mirror buttons Special feature of the alternating code wireless system If you are unable to operate the system after repeated programming please check if the system to be controlled features an alternat ing code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior 136 rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the universal garage door opener and the sys tem also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual to find out how to synchronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec ond person To synchronize 1 Park the vehicle within range of the re mote controlled system 2 Program the relevant button on the interior rearview mirror as described 3 Locate and press the synchronizing button on the system being programmed You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 4 Hold down the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror for approximately 3 seconds and then release it If necessary repeat this step up to three times in order to finish synchro
192. nd drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations Status of the Owner s Manual Basic information The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards In rare cases therefore the features de scribed in this Owner s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle For your own safety Warranty Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require ments applying in the country of first delivery homologation If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper ating conditions and permit requirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre Working on the vehicle maintenance and repairs Advanced technology especially the use of high performance high voltage electronics and modern materials such as carbon requires special knowledge when making modifications to and working on the vehi
193. nd no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident lt Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt Between the seats 144 There is a receptacle for the cup holder be tween the seats There are three receptacles for the cup holder between the seats An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface be tween the seats Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Storage compartments Controls Storage compartment There is a storage compartment between the seats Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac cident lt Rear seat Rear cup holder Hints Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident lt Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt Overview Between the seats Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the ho
194. nd options the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and necessarily available in your car e g due to Air conditioner 1 Seat heating left 54 7 Remove ice and condensation 2 Cooling function 8 Rear window defroster 3 Temperature 9 Recirculated air mode 4 Air distribution windows 10 Seat heating right 54 5 Air distribution upper body region 11 Air flow 6 Air distribution footwell 128 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Climate control Controls Hints Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases Climate control functions in detail Cooling function Cooling of the interior with the A C button is only possible with drive readiness switched on AIC Press button The air will be cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature set ting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when drive readiness is activated The air conditioner produces condensation water refer to page 151 that will exit from be low the car Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature The air conditioner regulates this temperature an
195. nd repair work performed on your vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Addendum 18 At page 194 under the Battery replace ment section the text should be disre garded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read Use of recommended vehicle batteries The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available After a battery replacement the manufac turer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all com fort functions are fully available and that any check control messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 210 6 Notes Ata glance 14 Cockpit 18 iDrive 26 Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 31 BMW eDRIVE 34 Safety of the high voltage system Controls 38 Opening and closing 53 Adjusting 60 Transporting children safely 64 Driving 75 Displays 90 Lights 93 Safety 107 Driving stability control systems 110 Driving comfort 128 Climate control 135 Interior equipment 143 Storage compartments Driving tips
196. nforma tion about the approved charging cables can be obtained from the service center lt Use the charging cable only for charging the vehicle and do not extend it Use the charging cable only for charging the vehicle and do not extend it with cables or adapters Otherwise it may not be possible to complete the charging process or property damage might occur e g due to a cable fire Do not use any damaged charging cables Do not use any damaged charging ca bles Otherwise there is a risk of injury from high voltage Level 1 charging cable With the Level 1 charging cable it is permissi ble to perform charging from grounded house hold sockets At the power connection of a household socket charging is done with alter nating current When a Level 1 charging cable is used this may produce efficiency values other than indi cated on the energy label Level 2 charging cable The Level 2 charging cable makes it possible to recharge at sockets of designated Level 2 charging stations using a special plug Charging is performed with alternating current at designated Level 2 charging stations The charging process can be completed faster than at household sockets If necessary the charging cable is attached to the charging station If a Level 2 charging cable is used apply the corresponding setting on the Control Display refer to page 166 DC charging cable The DC charging cable that is permane
197. ng Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99 Instrument cluster 75 Instrument lighting 91 Integrated key 38 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 196 Intelligent Safety 100 Intensity AUTO pro gram 132 Interior equipment 135 Interior lights 91 214 Interior lights during unlock ing 41 Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42 Interior motion sensor 50 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 58 Interior rearview mirror com pass 137 Interior rearview mirror man ually dimmable 58 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 83 Interval mode 73 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194 Jump starting 197 Jump starting refer to Backup charging 168 K Key remote control 38 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 46 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 39 Knee airbag 94 L Lamp replacement front 191 Lamp replacement see Bulb replacement 190 Language on Control Dis play 88 Lashing eyes securing cargo 153 LATCH child restraint sys tem 61 Leather care 201 LED headlights bulb replace ment 192 LEDs light emitting di odes 191 Length vehicle 206 Letters and numbers enter ing 24 Level 1 Charging 165 Level 1 charging cable 162 Level 2 Charging 166 Level 2 charging cable 162 Light alloy wheels care 202 Light emitting diodes LEDs 191 Lighter 139 Lighting 90 Lights 90 Light switch 90 Load 153 Loadin
198. nge Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis play e g whether or not the TPM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status Is displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Controls Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this may be gt The system is being reset gt Malfunction Status information The status control display additionally shows the current tire inflation pressures and de pending on the model tire temperatures It shows the actual values read they may vary depending on driving style or weather condi tions Carry out reset Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change On the Control Display and
199. nical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 191 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 18 Mounting of child restraint systems 60 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 14 Multimedia 6 N Navigation 6 Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 56 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 56 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 202 New wheels and tires 176 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 198 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 189 Obstacle marking rearview camera 122 Octane rating refer to Rec ommended fuel grade 172 Odometer 82 Office 6 Oil 184 Oil adding 185 Oil change interval service requirements 83 Old batteries disposal 194 On board computer 86 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 18 Opening closing via door lock 43 Opening and closing 38 Opening and closing without remote control 43 Opening and closing with re mote control 41 Operating concept iDrive 18 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to Auto matic recirculated air con trol 132 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 82 P Paint vehicle 201 Parallel parking assistant 123 Park Distance Control PDC 118 Parked car ventilation refer to Stationary climate con trol 133 Parked vehicle condensa tion 151 Parking aid refer to PDC 118 Parking assistant 123 Parking brake 70 Parking lights 90 Parts and accessories 7
200. nication devices in the ve hicle It is not recommended to use mobile phones such as mobile phones in the vehicle interior without a direct connection to an external aer ial Otherwise the vehicle s electronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addition there is no assur ance that the radiation generated during trans mission will be conducted away from the vehi cle interior lt Hydroplaning Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads re duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning lt On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle Driving through water Observe water level and speed Do not exceed the maximum water level and maximum speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the trans mission may be damaged lt Drive though calm water only and only if it is not deeper than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 3 mph 5 km h Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand ard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations needed 150 Things to remember when driving Steering is still responsive Y
201. nization Once synchroni zation is complete the programmed func tion will be carried out Reprogramming individual buttons 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press and hold the interior rearview mirror button to be programmed 3 Assoonas the interior rearview mirror LED starts flashing slowly hold the hand held transmitter for the system to be controlled approx 1 to 3 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of the interior rearview mirror The required distance depends on the manual transmitter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Interior equipment Controls 4 Likewise press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held trans mitter 5 Release both buttons as soon as the inte rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap idly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system can then be controlled by the button on the in terior rearview mirror If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds Controls Before operation Before operating a system using the uni versa
202. nsists of two different functional units the drive module made from aluminum and the life module made from carbon fiber re inforced plastic carbon BMW eDRIVE WAELE Ata glance 12 tea Vehicle battery Fuel filler flap High voltage battery Charging port a fh OQ N Drive unit The concept The vehicle can be operated completely emis sions free using its electrical drive system The special high voltage battery supplies the electric motor as well as the comfort features with power The high voltage battery is charged via a charging cable e g when parked or while driv ing by energy recovery Charging can be done especially quickly via special power connections However charging via conventional power supply at home is also possible On the go the energy recovery ensures that only little energy is lost when braking When the vehicle decelerates the electric mo tor assumes the function of a generator and completely or partially converts the freed up motion energy into electrical power As aresult the high voltage battery is partially recharged in order to reach maximum range 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 At a glance An optional Range Extender can supply the drive system with power and thus increase the range of the vehicle Functions Electric driving eDRIVE The vehicle is powered exclusively by the elec tric motor The accelerator pedal can be
203. nt of a tire inflation pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational soeed of the corresponding wheel changes This will be detected and reported as a flat tire The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct other wise reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as sured Initialize the system after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The status Is displayed Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire pressures serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming the tire inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status t Perform reset gt SYS Switch on drive readiness do not drive off 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset 6 Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resume
204. ntly in stalled at the charging station makes is possi 162 ble to charge at DC charging stations Charg ing is performed with direct current at designated DC charging stations At the higher lidacity current connection of a DC charger station the charging time is significantly lower than with a household socket or a level 2 charging station During charging at a DC charging station an indication in the instrument cluster refer to page 166 is displayed Storage The Level 1 charging cable is located in the ca ble compartment under the hood The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in the same place Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use cable compartment e g in a car wash If required store the charging cable with the installed plug cover to prevent moisture in the charging cable plug Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Charging vehicle Mobility Connection To connect engage selector lever in position P and unlock the vehicle Set the parking brake if needed 1 Tap on the charging port flap arrow _ 2 Remove the charging port lid arrow 3 Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg ing cable to the household socket or the port on the charging station 4 Remove cover of the charging cable plug if needed 5 Insert the charging cable plug correspond ing to the charging port and push it in until it latches When charging at a charging station follow the
205. oad conditions etc are also de tected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be displayed depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also dis plays speed limits present on routes without signs Hints Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system assists the driver and does not re place the human eye lt At a glance Camera mts N The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Displays Controls Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the info display in the instru ment cluster Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit r System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol lowing situations Speed limit detection is not available gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt When signs are concealed by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving towa
206. of the vehicle classified as road safe and approved Information about the approved snow chains are available from the service center Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels equipped with the tires of the following size gt 155 70 R 19 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 1 Washer fluid reservoir 2 With Range Extender filler flap emergency unlocking The occasional use cable compartment in the center is used for storage of the Level 1 charg ing cable and the Level 2 charging cable Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use cable compartment e g in a car wash Hood Hints Working under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training 182 3 Coolant reservoir for climate control 4 Coolant reservoir for drive If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt Fold down wiper arm Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield or this may result in damage lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Under the hood Mobility Opening hood Danger of jamming i Make sure that the closing path of the Unlocking hood hood is clear otherwise injuries may result
207. ofiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with water Do not soak the roofliner No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol vents Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents such as lacquer thinners heavy duty grease removers fuel or such this could lead to surface damage lt Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Care Mobility Chemical cleaning Do not clean chemically this can destroy the webbing lt Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the pedal area otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing g lt Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and fort
208. oks ensure that it will not obstruct the driv er s view lt No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma neuvers lt Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the rear of the vehicle To unfold them press on the top edge of the clothes hooks Storage compartments in the trunk Retaining strap A retaining strap is available on the right and left side trim for fastening small objects Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo refer to page 153 there are four lashing eyes in the trunk 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes DOLEE Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Breaking in period General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an other break in time The following instructi
209. om puter Expanding the range with Range Ex tender refer to page 69 Two Check Control messages indicate a lim ited range The range display is dynamic The range can be abruptly reduced or in creased based on the following factors gt Driving style gt Traffic conditions gt Program change via Driving Dynamics Control Climate and terrain conditions Automatic climate control settings After determination of a route by the navi gation system gt When exiting a route or recalculating a route Hints Observe range Always make sure that the range is suffi cient for the planned trip The range is dynamic and can abruptly change lt Increase range refer to page 148 Service requirements The concept The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in the instrument cluster after operating readi ness is switched on Your service specialist can read the current service requirements from your remote con trol Display Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Dis play On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Go Service required Required maintenance procedures and le g
210. on can be called up played again automatically via Check Control gt Other Check Control messages are faded With urgent messages the added text will be automatically after approx 20 seconds automatically displayed on the Control Display They are stored and can be displayed again later Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the Displaying stored Check Control following functions can be selected messages gt ao Owner s Manual On the Control Display Display additional information about the Vehicle info Check Control message in the Integrated Owner s Manual 1 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control A gt Service request Select the text message Contact your service center gt Roadside Assistance Messages after trip completion Contact Roadside Assistance Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after drive readiness is switched off 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 With Range Extender fuel gauge The fill level bars indicate the available fuel supply of the Range Extender when operating readiness and drive readiness are switched on Additional range of the Range Extender on top of pure electric range If the Range Extender is activated the color of the fill level bar indicator switches from gray to white Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary Hints on refueling refer to page 169 Coolant temperature If the coolant
211. on the vehicle Vehicle info Vehicle status 1 Perform reset a eh Switch on drive readiness do not drive off 5 Reset tire inflation pressure Perform reset 6 Drive away The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values The reset is completed automatically while driving The progress of the reset is displayed After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed You may interrupt this trip at any time When you continue the reset resumes automatically Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed gt There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure gt Noreset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel Do so by checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System To correct the tire in flation pressure refer to page 180 3 Repair flat tire with the Mobility System re fer to page 178 or replace the damaged wheel If a Mobility System is not available contact the
212. ons will help accomplish a long vehicle life and good efficiency Range Extender The full performance of the Range Extender is available after a brief operating period and is only minimally restricted during the run in phase Control of the Range Extender during and after the run in phase as well as the activation of the full performance are preset depending on the system and take place automatically Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km 148 Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal per formance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in pe riod Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be ob served if any of the components above men tioned have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Using eDRIVE efficiently The concept eDRIVE operates automatically Proactive driv ing utilizes energy consumption and energy re covery optimally Energy recovery is used to charge the high voltage battery It is important for the supply of electrical components and thus a prerequisite for an extensive range En ergy consumption and recovery depend very much among other things on your driving style Optimi
213. ont cup holder 144 Front can holder refer to Front cup holder 144 Front cup holder 144 Front end collision warning with City Braking func tion 101 Front holder for bever ages 144 Front lights 191 front seat passenger airbags automatic deactivation 95 Front seat passenger airbags indicator lamp 95 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 99 Fuel 172 Fuel consumption current 87 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 87 Fuel filler flap 169 Fuel gauge Range Ex tender 82 Fuel lid 169 Fuel quality 172 Fuel recommendation 172 Fuel tank capacity 207 Fuse 194 G Garage door opener refer to Universal Integrated Remote Control 135 Gasoline 172 General driving notes 149 Glare shield 139 Glass sunroof powered 51 Glove compartment 143 GPS location vehicle posi tion 89 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 207 H Halogen headlights bulb re placement O Handbrake refer to parking brake 70 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 136 Hazard warning flashers 196 Head airbags 93 Headlight control auto matic 91 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture 90 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture remote control 48 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture via remote control 42 Headlight flasher 72 Headlight glass 191 Headlights 191 Headlights care 201 Head restraints 53 Head restraints front 56 Head restraints rear 56 Heavy cargo stowing 153 Height vehicle 206 High beams 72 High bea
214. ontinuous tone sounds False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range gt In heavy rain gt When sensors are very dirty or covered with ice gt When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps gt In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages In automatic car washes gt Through heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed Red symbol is displayed and the range A N of the sensors is dimmed on the Con trol Display PDC has failed Have the system checked To ensure full functionality gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen sors gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 3O cm Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display Hints Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could re
215. or the profile currently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated The range of the sensors is represented in the colors green yellow and red When the image of the rearview camera is dis played the reel can be made to PDC cy Rear view camera System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects gt With moving objects gt With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo gt With objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences 120 gt For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a c
216. ou can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef fort Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode In certain braking situations the perforated brake discs can cause functional problems However this has no effect on the perform ance and operational reliability of the brake Objects in the range of movement of the pedals and in the footwell Do not allow objects in the interior around pedals and foot space Keep floor mats carpets and any other ob jects out of the pedal area and do not stow them in the footwell otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean Ing e g lt Hills Avoid stressing the brakes Avoid placing excessive stress on the brake system Light but consistent brake pres sure can lead to high temperatures brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with drive readi ness switched off as doing so disables engine braking In addition steering and brake assist are unavailable with the engine stopped lt On downhill sections use energy recovery if possible to decelerate t
217. our car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle The Integrated Owner s Manual can be dis played on the Control Display It specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle Components of the Integrated Owner s Manual The Integrated Owner s Manual consists of three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or possible access Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scriptions This is helpful when the terminol ogy for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms selected from the index Select components diii Press button Turn the controller open Vehicle info Press the controller iS Selecting desired range gt Quick reference gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual 4 Vehicle info eDRIVE Quick reference Search by pictures Owner s Manual Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status j Leafing through the Owner s Manual Page
218. per lever down The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Single wipe press down once gt To switch off normal wipe press down once gt To switch off fast wipe press down twice Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wiper operation is deactivated Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash otherwise un intentional wiping can cause damages lt Turn the thumbwheel Pull the wiper lever towards you The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze onto the windshield which might impede your viewing field Therefore use antifreeze fluid Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty operation might damage pump lt Nindshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated while operating readiness Is switched on Turn the switch from i
219. play On the Control Display Press button 2 Split screen 3 Move the controller until the split screen is selected 4 Press the controller or select Split screen content 5 Select the desired menu item Split screen content LY Split screen Arrow display Map facing north Map direction of travel Map perspective view Turn list v Position Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and menu entries Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive T A Zi a Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function M P n 8 ress butto sm The function will work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Ataglance GELEE iDrive E STE 3 3 4 Owner s Manual 4s Owner s Manual a Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Office i ConnectedDrive Vehicle info EE Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for a
220. plays of inflation devices may under read by up to 1 45 psi O 1 bar For Flat Tire Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor For Tire Pressure Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Tire inflation pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 174 contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient temperature Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes and recommended tire brands This information can be obtained from your service center To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please note the following gt Tire sizes of your vehicle Tire fill pressures To achieve optimum driving comfort note the pressure specifications in the Tire inflation pressure table refer to page 174 and adjust as needed 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s side on the rear door Maximum permissible speed Do not exceed 100 mph 160 km h other wise tire damage and accidents may result Tire inflation pressure values 13 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold i i ip 155 70R 19 84Q_ 2 3 33 2 8 41 M S A S Std 155
221. pprox five seconds 2 OK Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage the vehicle saves personal data such as stored radio stations These personal data can be permanently de leted through iDrive General information Depending on the equipment package the fol lowing data can be deleted gt Personal Profile settings Stored radio stations Stored Favorites buttons Travel and computer information Music collection Navigation e g stored destinations Phone book Online data e g Favorites cookies Voice notes Login accounts VV VV VV VV VV RemoteApp smartphone tethering Altogether the deletion of the data can take up to 30 minutes 24 Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con trol Display Turn on operations Settings Open Options Delete personal data Continue OK oS ey z Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function lt Press the controller delete the let ter or number lt Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can reel between entering upp
222. ps during travel to a minimum value the Range Extender starts and supplies the re quired electrical energy for driving on V The symbol on the charging state indicator designates a Range Extender reel on time The Range Extender controls its output auto matically turns itself off and restarts according to the driving situation The high voltage battery will not be charged by the Range Extender Automatic maintenance run To ensure that the Range Extender functions properly even during longer periods of non use the Range Extender is automatically acti vated for a few minutes at certain intervals dur ing the trip Respective Check Control messages indicate the dry run Should that oc cur at an unfavorable time you may cancel the dry run by pressing the Start Stop button It postpones the dry run Should the high voltage battery be fully charged or if there is not enough gas in the tank then a dry run will not be executed Heavily discharged high voltage battery If the high voltage battery is heavily dis charged during the trip the performance and some comfort features are reduced step by step to extend the range Heated high voltage battery With a stationary dirt In exceptional cases it is possible that the high voltage battery heats up sharply when the vehicle is stationary E g with extreme exter nal temperatures and direct solar radiation With a overheated high voltage battery drive readiness cannot
223. quest 196 Emergency start function en gine start 39 Emergency unlocking trans mission lock 67 Energy Control 87 Energy recovery display ing 77 Energy recovery driving sta bility control systems 107 Engine coolant 186 Engine oil 184 Engine oil adding 185 Engine start during malfunc tion 39 Engine start jump start ing 197 Entering a car wash 200 Equipment interior 135 Error displays see Check Control 78 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 107 Exchanging wheels tires 176 Exhaust system 149 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 58 Exterior mirrors 57 External start 197 External temperature dis play 82 External temperature warn ing 82 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Everything from AtoZ BGs Eyes for securing cargo 153 F Failure message see Check Control 78 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 50 Fan refer to Air flow 130 133 Fine wood care 202 First aid kit 197 Fitting for towing see Tow fit ting 199 Flat tire changing wheels 194 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 96 Flat tire warning lamp 97 99 Flooding 150 Floor carpet care 203 Floor mats care 203 Folding back rear seat back rests 141 Fold out position wiper 74 Foot brake 150 Front airbags 93 Front armrest 143 Front beverage holder front cup holder 144 Front bottle holder refer to Fr
224. r or a workshop that works according to BMW specifications with appropriately trained personnel Other wise there is the risk of fatal injury from elec trocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage Body work and working on the high volt age system Do not perform any modifications or work on the vehicle especially maintenance and repair work on the high voltage system and the car bon body and avoid retrofitting accessories If work is not carried out properly there is the risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle only be carried out by an authorized BMW i service center or one that operates according to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly lt Your vehicle s high voltage system is a self contained system Safety is ensured as long as no work is performed on technical components or on the chassis High voltage system contact with water The high voltage system is typically safe even in the following example situations gt Water in the footwell for instance after a rainstorm when sunroof was kept open gt Vehicle is in water but only up to the al lowed height 34 gt Liquid escapes in the trunk In these cases there is no risk of injury from electrocution Other damage to the vehicle is possible High voltage system automatic deactivation If an acciden
225. r the brake to be put into operation Any sounds associated with this are normal park he indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation Hold function The concept The system holds the vehicle automatically when gear is engaged This prevents rolling against the direction of travel In selector lever position D the vehicle cannot roll backwards In selector lever position R it cannot roll forward The brake pedal does not have to be pressed Hints To reduce energy consumption when the hold function is activated activate the parking brake or engage lever in position P P when the vehi cle is stopped for long periods of time The hold function can be by the vehicle s load and the road incline If needed a Check Control message will appear and position P will be se lected automatically Turn signal high beams headlight flasher Turn signal Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors Do not adjust the exterior mirror while driving and when turn signals hazard warning flashers are on or else the additional turn sig nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi tion and can t be seen lt Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activ
226. r use these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec ommend the use of retreaded tires Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety lt Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires pro vide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of perform ance as winter tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires then a respective symbol is displayed in your field of vision You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the respective winter tires otherwise tire dam age and accidents can occur Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual driving conditions The tires can be rotated between the axles to achieve even wear Your service cent
227. rd bright lights When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc gt Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt Ifthe speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect gt In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem gt When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in road routing gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker gt If the traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle s optional features the following can be displayed or operated us ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instru ment cluster gt Current audio source gt Redial phone feature gt Turn on voice activation system It also displays programs of the Driving Dy namics Control 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Displays Calling up information on the info display Display No One But You V Rock n Roll Boy Shine A Light Depending on your vehicle s optional features the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the illustration shown Activating a list and adjusting the setting On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
228. ricity The vehicle can control the charging process in such a way that the charging process is completed at the departure time A departure time must be set for this purpose refer to page 167 The following settings are available gt Immediate charging gt Set time window for favorable charging gt Set charging via a Level 1 charging cable V Set charging via a Level 2 charging cable If drive readiness is switched off changes can be made on the Control Display Departure time can only be changed once Scheduled de parture times are not adjusted Settings for standing air conditioning and loading process are accepted for planned departure times too Immediate charging The charging process starts as soon as the charging cable is connected 1 Settings 2 Charging 3 Charge immediately Setting time window for favorable charging Level 1 or Level 2 charging When departure time is set a time window for charging with a favorable electricity rate can be set Settings Charging Low cost charging gt YS Set rate begin Turn the controller until the desired time is set and press the controller 5 Set rate end Turn the controller until the desired time is set and press the controller Setting charging viaa Level 1 charging cable Depending on the electrical mains the vehicle must be charged with a different charging cur rent strength refer to page 160 1 Settings 2 Chargin
229. rogram during the appli cable warranty and maintenance coverage periods you are free to elect both during those periods and thereafter to have main tenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops Where the Owner s Manual makes refer ence to parts and accessories having been approved by BMW those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC You may elect to use other parts and accessories but if you do we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and or accessories are appropri ate for use on your vehicle At page 7 under the warranty section s dis cussion of homologation where it states that you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there the text should read that you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there At page 7 under the heading Body work and working on the high voltage system the text of that section should be disre garded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle only be carried out by an authorized BMW service center or one that operates accord ing to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly If work is not carried out properly there is the risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage At page 8 under the
230. rved when using the respective features and systems Camera based cruise control with Stop amp Go function ACC The concept Use this system to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear roads To the extent possible the system automati cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you A camera on the interior rear view mirror is used to detect vehicles driving ahead The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied For safety reasons it depends on the speed To maintain a certain distance the system au tomatically reduces the speed applies the brakes lightly or accelerates again if the vehi cle ahead begins moving faster If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt and then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe riod the system is able to detect this within the given system limits Your own vehicle will brake automatically and then accelerate again If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again after a prolonged period briefly press the ac celerator pedal or press the appropriate button 110 to reactivate the system The vehicle will auto matically accelerate As soon as the road is clear the vehicle accel erates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained downhill but may not be maintained uphill if engine power is insufficient General information Depending on the driving settings the features of the
231. s Indication of a flat tire Ww There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel Do so by checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System If the tire inflation pressure in all tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system 3 Repair flat tire with the Mobility System re fer to page 178 or replace the damaged wheel If a Mobility System is not available contact the service center 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if needed System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in advance lt A natural even tire inflation pressure loss in all four tires will not be recognized Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations gt When the system has not been initialized gt When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style spinning traction wheels high lateral acceleration drifting gt When driving with snow chains In
232. s Rename current profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex ported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop e g Profiles can be taken to an other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro file function The following export options are available gt Via BMW Online gt Via the USB port to a USB device Popular file systems for USB devices are supported FAT32 and exFAT are the rec Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Controls ommended formats for profile export Other formats may not support the export Settings Profiles Export profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device oN Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be imported via BMW Online Profiles stored on a USB device can be im ported via the USB interface Existing settings are overwritten with the im ported profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Import profile 4 BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device Using the guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal pro files This can be useful for drivers who are
233. s AUTO program Maximum cooling Remove ice and condensation O O NOOA Rear window defroster Hints Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases lt Climate control functions in detail Cooling function The car s interior can be cooled with the sta tionary climate control or via the A C button with drive readiness activated AIC Press button The air will be cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature set ting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when drive readiness is activated The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 151 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature 10 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 11 Seat heating right 54 12 Activated driving mode display 155 13 Air flow AUTO intensity The selected temperature is shown on the dis play of the automatic climate control The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by increasing the coolin
234. s see arrows on the side of the vehicle illustrated Parking assistant is activated and search for parking space active gt Control Display shows suitable parking spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol When the parking assistant Driving comfort iS active Suitable parking spaces are high lighted gt The parking procedure is ac tive Steering control has been taken over by system iS gt Parking space search is always active whenever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight even if the system is de activated When the system is deactivated the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well Louds noises outside and inside the ve hicle can drown out the parking assistant s and PDC s signals Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes otherwise there is a dan ger of an accident lt 1 Switch on the parking assistant and acti vate it if needed The status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play The end of the parking procedure is indi cated on the Control Display 3 Adjust the parking position yourself if needed Interrupting manually The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time gt le Parking Assistant Select the symbol on the Control Display r gt PY
235. s described otherwise it may present a danger to the occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers gt Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps or draw straps gt Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps Attach the cargo straps retaining straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving tips _ jem Increase range Increase range General information The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo gies for reducing the energy consumption and for maximizing the range The range depends on a number of different factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing style and regular maintenance can increase range and thereby also reduce the environ mental impact Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight reduces the range Remove attached parts following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the energy consump tion Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect energy consumption in various ways for instance energy consumption can be influenced by tire size 154 Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before
236. s for solar power equipment and wind energy systems Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 To find out more about the sustainability philosophy behind your BMW please visit bmw i com sustainability Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 i3 Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW i The more familiar you are with your vehicle the better control you will have on the road We therefore strongly suggest Read this Owner s Handbook before starting off in your new BMW i Also use the Integrated Owner s Manual in your vehicle It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW i The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW i Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the Owner s Handbook for Vehicle We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride BMW AG The Owner s Manual is available in many countries as an app Additional information on the Internet www omw com bmw_i_drivers_guide Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 15 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleach
237. s not move Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together gt Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there The glass sunroof moves as long as the reel is held down 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing gt Press the reel in the desired direction past the resistance point The glass sunroof moves automatically Pressing the reel upward stops the motion gt Open and close the sliding visors manually Additional options gt Convenient opening refer to page 41 via the remote control gt Closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 46 Comfort position If the glass sunroof is not automatically com pletely opened the comfort position has been attained In this position the wind noises in the interior are the least If desired continue the movement by pressing the reel Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof while closing exceeds a certain value the closing operation is inter rupted at roughly the center of the roof open ing The glass sunroof reopens slightly Danger of jamming even with pinch pro tection Despite the pinch protection system check that the glass sunroof s closing path is clear otherwise the closing action may not be inter rupted in certain extreme situations such as when thin objects are present lt Closing from the open position without pinch prot
238. se Center can no longer be heard via the speaker you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions an Emergency Re quest is automatically initiated immediately af ter a severe accident Automatic Collision Noti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the tailgate To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage The first aid kit is located at the rear of the trunk Jump starting Not jumping or directly charging the ve hicle battery Do not jump or directly charge the vehicle bat tery using conventional jump starting other wise because of the high voltage of the drive system there is a danger of fatal injury from electrocution If the high voltage battery and the vehicle bat tery are discharged it is not possible to oper ate the vehicle In this case do not give a jump start but instead charge the battery as usual using the charging cable refer to page 168 Towing Note Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt 197 Online Editio
239. set for the re mote control button For Settings refer to page 48 Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second The tailgate opens slightly regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked Depending on the features and the country version it is also possible to have door un locked Create the settings refer to page 48 If the doors were not unlocked the tailgate is locked again as soon as it closes Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt Provide edge protection Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window Pro vide edge protection lt Without alarm system switching the headlamp courtesy delay feature on The headlight courtesy delay feature function must be set for the remote control button For Settings refer to page 48 lt D Briefly press the button on the remote control The duration can be set in the Control Display With alarm system panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds q To reel off the alarm press any
240. st with The system is automatically active after every S0me braking intervention if there is risk of a driving off collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come toa complete stop Switching on off manually The braking intervention is executed only if WAH Press button briefly DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Safety Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The detection potential of the camera is lim ited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de tected gt Partially covered pedestrians gt Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour gt Pedestrians outside of the detection range Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in 80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the dr
241. stance control refer to PDC 118 Divided screen view split screen 23 Door lock 43 Door lock refer to Remote control 38 Drive display 77 Drive off assistant 109 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 107 Drive readiness in detail 65 212 Drive readiness switching off 67 Drive readiness switching on 65 Driving Dynamics Con trol 108 Driving in detail 68 Driving instructions break in 148 Driving instructions eDRIVE drive system 148 Driving mode 108 Driving notes general 149 Driving refer to drive readi ness In detail 65 Driving stability control sys tems 107 Driving Start Stop button 64 Driving style analysis 157 Driving tips 149 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 107 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 108 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108 E ECO PRO 155 ECO PRO 155 ECO PRO display 155 ECO PRO driving mode 155 ECO PRO driving style analy sis 157 ECO PRO mode 155 ECO PRO Tip driving in struction 156 eDRIVE drive system driving instructions 148 eDRIVE electric driving see BMW eDRIVE 32 eDrive system at a glance 31 eDRIVE system displays 76 EfficientDynamics 157 Electric driving 68 Electric driving see BMW eDRIVE 32 Electric range 83 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 107 Emergency charging refer to Backup charging 168 Emergency detection remote control 39 Emergency release fuel filler flap 170 Emergency Re
242. such as checking brake fluid and if needed changing the engine oil and the microfilter activated charcoal filter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Maintenance Mobility Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty In formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els for additional information on service re quirements Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center Make sure to have reg ular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehicle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els These entries are proof of regular mainte nance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons Otherwise use may result in operating problems for the vehicle lt Position aa Located on the driver s side is an OBD socket for reading the vehicle data On vehicles with Range Extender additional components are checked that are critical for its emissions mix Emissions Applies to vehicles with Range
243. sult from road users or objects that are not lidtured by the camera lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle Rearview camera PY Camera lt 7 gt aL TE The camera lens is located underneath the tail gate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lens refer to page 203 Switching on off Switching on automatically With drive readiness switched on engage lever in position P R Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button PY gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated eR Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The rearview camera is switched on gt The tailgate is fully closed Activating assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac tive at the same time gt Parking aid lines Parking aid lines Lanes and turning radius are indicated 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Obstacle marking Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Obstacles behind t
244. sure that all power consumers are turned off before locking the vehicle Convenient closing Monitor closing Monitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped lt Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door arrow with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in Unlocking the tailgate separately Press button on tailgate s exterior Without alarm system This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control lt ifthe tailgate function is set The situation of the doors does not change Note the opening height of the tailgate The tailgate swings back and up when it opens Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens otherwise damage may result Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 39 gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or o
245. system s average fuel consump tion is indicated by a line above the bar display and as a value on the right next to the graph 1 Vehicle info 2 eDRIVE 3 hilt CHARGE The display shows the active components of the eDRIVE system gt Blue electrical energy gt Arrow direction of the energy flow gt Segments of the high voltage battery sym bolize the charging state gt The operating states are displayed ePOWER CHARGE gt Interior cooling heating function switched on 1 Vehicle info 2 eDRIVE 18 Energy flow Beside the current range the display shows the energy distribution and the potential range if individual secondary functions are turned off 78 gt Blue electrical energy White activated secondary functions 1 Vehicle info 2 eDRIVE mA Comfort information Oo Check Control The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster In addition an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis play Indicator warning lights The indicator and warning lights in the instru ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several lights indicate function checks and light up only temporarily when dr
246. t also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Tire inflation pressure Safety information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres sure influence the following gt The service life of the tires gt Road safety gt Driving comfort Checking the tire inflation pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Regularly check the tire inflation pres sure and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before a long trip If you fail to ob serve this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle s driving stability but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident Tires have a natural consistent loss of tire in flation pressure Tires heat up while driving and the tire infla tion pressure increases along with the tire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Wheels and tires Hl tiay Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The dis
247. t back The hood is unlocked and slightly raised Opening 1 Press the release handle and open the hood Tailgate Opening The tailgate swings back and up when it opens Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Opening from the outside gt Press button next to the tailgate gt Without alarm system press but ton on the remote control for ap prox 1 second The Tailgate function must be set for the remote control button For Settings refer to page 48 As the case may be the doors are also un locked Unlocking with the remote control refer to page 42 The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up ward Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary press the button in the driver s footwell 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing Closing Hints Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear otherwise injuries may re sult Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt Provide edge protection Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window Pro vide edge protection lt Closing Recessed grips on the inside tri
248. t occurs the high voltage system is switched off automatically to prevent risk of danger to occupants and other traffic Read the information on What to do after an accident refer to page 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety of the high voltage system Ataglance a glance 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 lt 3 N A ri vow Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here p NH Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Remote control key General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con trols with integrated key Every remote control holds a replaceable bat tery You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 48
249. t opportu nity and have them replaced if needed Storage The mobility system is located in the storage compartment under the hood 178 Sealing container gt Sealing container arrow 1 gt Filling hose arrow 2 Observe use by date on the sealant container Compressor On off reel Holder for bottle Reduce inflation pressure Inflation pressure dial Compressor Connector cable for socket NO oO fh WN Connection hose stowed in the bottom of the compressor Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wheels and tires Filling the tire with sealant 4 Slide the sealing container upright into the holder on the compressor housing ensur ing that it engages audibly 1 Shake the sealing container t v 2 Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing Do not kink the hose 5 Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve of the defective wheel 6 With the compressor switched off insert the plug into a power socket inside the ve 3 Attach the connection hose to the connec tor of the sealing container ensuring that it engages audibly hicle a AT gt lt KXN 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires 7 With operating readiness or drive readi ness switched on reel on the compressor ra gt x Switch off the compressor after 10 mi nutes Do not allow the
250. t or right indicate that additional panels can be opened When selecting a menu it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu To display the first panel of a menu Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed Press the menu button on the controller twice Press button The Options menu is displayed 20 t Options Switch off control display 87 5 MHZ Store station Station info FNI Display Owner s Manual WY HD Radio reception Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed The Options menu consists of various areas Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Select a field Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed gt Volume settings Speed volume m Volume setting PDC Gong Telephone A i L Press the controller de ne Tu Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function EY Function is activated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance EJ Function is deactivated Touchpad
251. t systems make sure that the child seat is securely fas tened to the backrest of the seat Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the seat back rest lt Ensure that the lock is securely engaged When you fold back the backrest make sure that it locks in place The red mark on the front loop must disappear Otherwise trans ported cargo could shoot into the car s interior during braking or evasive maneuvers and en danger occupants lt Fold in headrests before rear seat back rests are folded down Before folding down the rear seat backrests make sure that the corresponding headrest is pushed all the way down and folded away oth erwise damage may result lt 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Interior equipment Folding down rear seat backrest Only use loops for releasing the rear seat backrests Do not use the loops for releasing the rear seat backrests to attach objects otherwise there is an increased risk of injury because of unex pected movement of the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrest can be folded down from the front or from the cargo area Before folding down the backrest make sure that the belt is located in the belt buckle
252. tain areas Hints Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable conditions make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed e g gt On winding roads gt In heavy traffic gt On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident lt Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press button Function System on off interrupt Store speed 1B 2 AO m o Resume speed rocker switch change hold store speed J Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Controls Switching on Press button on the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument X cluster lights up Desired speed becomes current speed ET and will be displayed beside the sym bol in the Info Display Cruise control can be used Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system With deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes steering and moves as usual to avoid the chance of an accident lt Press button gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button The system is automatically interrupted if gt The brakes are applied gt Selector lever position D is disengaged gt DTC Dynamic Traction Control is acti vated gt
253. tallic additives e g manganese or iron as this can cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter and other compo nents lt Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling 172 Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per centage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol e g M5 to M100 otherwise this could damage the engine and fuel supply system lt Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89 Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per formance lt Fuel supply in winter Depending on the region many gas stations sell fuel that has been customized to winter or summer conditions Fuel that is available in winter helps make a cold start easier e g The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends filling the tank with the corresponding fuel at the start of winter to ensure the operational re liability of the Range Extender at low tempera tures Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series I
254. te according to the last setting wan Press button briefly gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Controls cording to their respective set tings gt LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently in use KO Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green Hold down button gt All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off gt The LED goes out Front end collision warning with City Braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prevented the system will help reduce the collision speed The system sounds a warning before an immi nent collision and actuates brakes independ ently if needed The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration A camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system The front end collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning is delayed avoiding false alarm General information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx 3 mph 5 km h T
255. ted air filter 133 Recirculated air mode 129 132 Recommended fuel grade 172 Recommended tire brands 177 Refueling 169 Remaining range 83 Remote control key 38 Remote control malfunc tion 43 Remote control univer sal 135 Replacement fuse 194 Replacing wheels tires 176 Reporting safety defects 10 RES button 113 RES button see Camera based cruise control ACC 110 RES button see Cruise con trol 116 Reserve warning refer to Range 83 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97 Retaining straps securing cargo 153 Retreaded tires 177 Roadside parking lights 91 RON recommended fuel grade 172 Roofliner 17 Rope for tow starting towing 198 Rubber components care 202 S Safe braking 150 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 55 Safety belts 55 Safety belts care 202 Safety of the high voltage system 34 Safety systems airbags 93 Screen refer to Control Dis play 18 Screw thread see screw thread for tow fitting screw thread for tow fitting 199 Sealant 178 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 55 Seat heating front 54 Seating position for chil dren 60 Seats 53 Secondary lights rear 193 Selection list in instrument cluster 85 Sensors care 203 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 188 Service requirements dis play 83 Services ConnectedDrive 6 SET button see Camera based cruise control ACC 110 SET button s
256. telligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system The intelligent safety systems can hel prevent an imminent collision gt Front end collision warning with City Brak ing function refer to page 101 gt Pedestrian warning with City Braking func tion refer to page 104 Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt 100 Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle Koy Intelligent Safety button Switching on off Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati cally active after every departure Some Intelli gent Safety systems activa
257. ter it might be possible that the en ergy recovery is temporarily unavailable af ter startup Always be ready to apply the brake Always be ready to apply the brake be cause without energy recovery there is also no braking action through the electric drive unit The vehicle could roll further than anticipated This may constitute a danger for other traffic Exemplary traffic situations If a deceleration operation is foreseeable while driving this can be used for energy recovery Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving Controls The following exemplary driving situations may show that gt Decelerating downhill gt Deceleration before a red light Avoid late or abrupt braking Instead deceler ate the vehicle using energy recovery Coasting The electric drive makes it possible to roll with out consuming energy This driving condition is referred to as coasting Proactive driving reduces energy consumption and increases the range With vehicle rolling no energy is recovered Exemplary traffic situations If a route can be traveled without anticipated need for braking it is advantageous to roll The following exemplary driving situations may show that gt Rolling on a straight downhill route without obstacles gt Coasting on a route without obstacles Avoid late or abrupt braking Range Extender Increase range If the charging state of the high voltage battery dro
258. ter you drive off In the event of a severe accident the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening gt a Press the central locking system button to unlock the doors to gether and then pull the door handle above the armrest gt Pull the door opener on the door to be opened The other door remain locked Rear doors C The rear doors can only be opened using the handle on the inside arrow The correspond ing front door must be opened To better reach the front door s handle fold the front seat s backrests refer to page 54 down Before exiting the vehicle make sure that the front safety belt is completely wound up When closing make sure that the correspond ing front door is far enough open Hood Unlocking from the outside Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second The hood is unlocked and slightly raised Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Opening and closing Controls As the case may be the doors are also un locked Unlocking with the remote control re fer to page 42 Unlocking from the inside sa With the vehicle is stationary press the button in the driver s footwell The hood is unlocked and slightly raised Manual release For example in case of an electrical malfunc tion 1 Remove cover underneath the unlock but tons 2 Remove wire cable and pull i
259. tery in remote control Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control Opening and closing gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if one attempts to turn on the radio ready state or ac tivate engine readiness Activation of drive readiness via emergency detection of the remote control p If a respective Check Control message ap pears hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering col umn The BMW logo on the remote control should be at the same height as the marked area Press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake pedal If the remote control is not recognized slightly change the height position of the remote con trol and repeat the procedure Personal Profile The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles using which personal vehicle settings can be stored Every remote control has one of these profiles assigned If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con trol the assigned personal profile will be acti vated All settings stored in the profile are au tomatically applied lf several drivers use their own remote control the vehicle will adjust the personal settings 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing during un
260. tes Function Controls Move interactive map or Internet sites Swipe into re spective direc tion Enlarge shrink interactive map or Internet sites Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Display the menu or open Tap once a link in the Internet Changing settings You may change control display settings via touchpad Swipe left or right accordingly Example setting the clock Setting the clock On the Control Display 1 iii Press button The main menu is dis played 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the controller 6 Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation W Office ConnectedDrive 3 If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Ataglance GEIG iDrive Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows 4 Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the controller 5 Turn the controller until Time is high f Settings V Time Date Language Units Touchpad Connections Tone Speed Climate lighted and then press the controller 7 Time Date UTC 01 00 09 30 Time zone Time Format 24h Date 01 09 2013 Format tt mm jjjj Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller Stat
261. the service personnel in cluding the manufacturer using special diag nostic tools You can obtain further information there if you need it After an error is corrected the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor mation e g an accident report damage to the vehicle eye witness accounts possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer such as vehicle emergency locating you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data re corder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situa tions such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as gt How various systems in your vehicle were operating gt Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened gt How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal gt How fast the vehi
262. ther equipment with high transmit power gt Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key refer to page 43 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 Doors 1 Settings Doors key ci Select the symbol Select the desired function m Sh gt Driver s door only Only the driver s door is unlocked Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi cle gt All doors The entire vehicle is unlocked Hood Depending on optional features and country version this setting is not offered in some cases Settings Doors key Select the symbol Select the desired function p e gt Front compartment lid The hood is unlocked gt Front lid and door s The hood and the doors are unlocked Without alarm system tailgate Depending on optional features and country version this setting is not offered in some cases Settings Doors key lt gt Select the symbol Select the desired function eS 48 gt Tailgate
263. time On the Control Display Settings 2 Departure time 3 Departure 1 134 4 Precondition for departure time 5 Set and activate Desired departure time refer to page 167 amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the departure time is acti vated amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the stationary climate control has been switched on If drive readiness is switched off changes can be made on the Control Display Departure time can only be changed once Scheduled de parture times are not adjusted Settings for cli mate control and charging operation are also applied for scheduled departure times Activating with BMW i Remote App Using the BMW i Remote App the system can be directly switched on or via a preset depar ture time Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Universal Integrated Remote Control The concept The universal garage door opener ca
264. ting readi ness and activated power features only as long as absolutely necessary Operating readiness is switched off gt When locking the vehicle even if the low beams are activated gt When opening or closing the driver door if the driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are turned off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Driving Controls gt While the driver s safety belt is unbuckled with driver s door open and low beams off gt When the batteries state of charge is low if the low beams are turned off gt The low beams switch to parking lights af ter approx 15 minutes of no use Drive readiness If drive readiness is switched on the vehicle ready to drive and the READY signal refer to page 65 is displayed in the instrument clus ter All vehicle systems are ready for operation Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time Activated drive readiness is the equivalent of a running engine in conventional vehicles Deac tivated engine readiness is equivalent to switching the ignition off To save battery power when parking switch off drive readiness and any unnecessary elec tronic systems power consumers Drive readiness is switched off automatically gt When opening or closing the driver door if the driver s safety belt is unbuckled Note If drive readiness is switched on the system autom
265. trols brightness of some of these features lights activated they illuminate in the line s color when vehicle is unlocked Overview Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display On the Control Display Settings Lighting Brightness Adjust the brightness ee Nm 1 Interior lights 2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button I To reel off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Reading lights Press button Reading lights are located in the front next to the interior light Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior Selecting color scheme On the Control Display Settings Lighting Ambient Select desired setting To deactivate the ambient light Off mm p 92 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal
266. ts 4 Press bulb holder slightly inward loosen it to the right from the anchor and fold it down 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re move 192 6 To insert the bulb and bulb holder proceed in reverse order of removal Make sure that the bulb holder snaps into place 7 Close the headlight housing with the lid Make sure that the lid engages LED headlights Hints With LED headlamps all front lights and park ing lights daytime running lights are designed with LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction At a glance 1 Parking lights daytime running lights 2 Low beams Parking lights daytime running lights Parking lights daytime running lights are de signed with LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Turn signal and high beams Follow general instructions refer to page 190 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Access High beams 55 watt bulb H11 1 Turn the right bulb holder counterclock wise and remove In the wheel house turn the cover counter clockwise and remove it Turn signal 2 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn 24 watt bulb PSY24W counterclockwise and remove 1 Turn the left bulb holder counterclockwise 3 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re and remove verse order of removal 4 Attach the cover to the wheel house Turn
267. tside Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge lt Remove the key before pulling the door handle Before pulling the outside door handle remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key lt Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key refer to page 38 The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside 1 Remove lid on the door lock To do this slide the integrated key into the opening from below and unlock the lid 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Opening and closing 2 Unlock or lock door lock Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or establish radio ready state if needed through emergency de tection of the remote control refer to page 39 From the inside Unlocking and locking Via the buttons for the central locking system gt By pressing the button the vehicle is locked with the doors closed gt Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking 44 The vehicle locks automatically af
268. ttach brackets or cables e g for GPS devices or mobile phones gt Make sure that the front passenger is sit ting correctly i e keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell otherwise leg injuries might occur when front airbag is activated gt Donot place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags gt Do not hang pieces of clothing such as jackets over the backrests gt Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag otherwise injuries might occur when airbag is activated gt Do not remove the airbag system gt Do not remove the steering wheel 94 gt Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels do not cover them or modify them in any way gt Never modify either the individual compo nents or the wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the roofliner lt Even when you follow all instructions very closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals Malfunction deactivation and after de ploying the airbags Do not touch the individual components imme diatel
269. uld read proper At page 173 under the heading Tire infla tion specifications the sentence begin ning Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes should be disregarded At page 176 under the heading Mount ing the paragraph beginning Have mounting and balancing should be dis regarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you have mounting and balancing per formed by your service center or a tire mounting specialist At page 177 under the heading Approved wheels and tires the term Approved should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the term Recommended should be read in its place In addition the text of that sec tion should be disregarded and the follow ing text should be read in lieu thereof The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type other wise for example despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non recommended wheels and 14 19 16 17 tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle At page 181 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and the following text should
270. us information Status field The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right VV Vv VV VV Time Current entertainment source Sound output on off Locating the vehicle Wireless network reception strength Phone status Traffic bulletin reception 22 Radio symbols Symbol HJ Meaning HD Radio station is being received Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call Missed call Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Text message was received Check the SIM card SIM card is blocked SIM card is missing Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol O zocencte ri Meaning Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance Additional symbols Symbol Meaning ral Spoken instructions are turned off Check the current vehicle position Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the on board comupter In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display Press button 2 Split screen Selecting the dis
271. used not just for acceleration but also for decelera tion In this case the electric motor works like a generator and charges the high voltage bat tery With a sensible driving style this function can be used for especially efficient energy re covery and comfortable driving using just the accelerator pedal Coasting An especially efficient operating point is so called coasting In this case the vehicle is de celerated only by driving resistance and no en ergy flows between high voltage battery and electric motor In order to coast depress the accelerator pedal far enough that the mark in the instrument cluster refer to page 75 is exactly in the center Energy recovery CHARGE The high voltage battery is charged while driv ing through energy recovery The electric motor acts as a generator and converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electric current Charging can take place in various situations while the vehicle is in motion gt As soon as the gas pedal is only slightly depressed gt During vehicle braking The mark in the instrument cluster is located within the CHARGE range Sensible driving and early speed reduction are important to make full use of the energy recov ery feature 32 Display The eDRIVE displays refer to page 75 pro vide information about the current state of the drive and visualize the system s use in a dia gram Maximize energy saving driving and range Energy
272. ust be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information amp Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment a Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions gt Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly Indicates on certain parts or assemblies that incorrect use of high voltage equipment or of orange colored high voltage components re sults in the risk of life threatening injury from electric shock Vehicle features and options This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard country specific and optional Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 equipment that is offered in the model series Therefore in this Owner s Manual we also de scribe and illustrate features that are not avail able in your vehicle e g because of the se lected optional features or the country specific version This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems On right ha
273. ust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an acci dent If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat move the passenger seat carefully forward un til the best possible belt guide position is reached LATCH child restraint system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil dren Child seat security The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fas ten child restraint systems The front passenger safety belt can be perma nently locked to fasten child restraint systems Locking the safety belt 1 Pull out the strap completely 2 Secure the child restraint system with the belt 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system The safety belt is locked Unlocking the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint system 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in completely Note Follow manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint systems observe the operating and safety in formation from the system manufacturer oth 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Transporting children safely erwise the level of protection may be re duced lt Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The
274. ustion engine Otherwise abrupt braking and slow down may confuse other traffic Accelerator pedal positions 1 2 Lwy n 1 Deceleration 2 Coasting 3 Acceleration or constant speed ePOWER Deceleration The deceleration depends on the position of the accelerator pedal The less the actuation of the accelerator pedal the greater the decelera tion In this way energy is recovered and the high voltage battery is charged Releasing the accelerator pedal causes decel eration similar to cautious braking Addition 68 ally the brake lights will come on without hit ting the brakes Energy recovery CHARGE The high voltage battery is recharged in part through energy recovery The electric motor acts as a generator when decelerating and converts the kinetic energy into electrical en ergy Energy can be recovered if the following condi tions are met gt The vehicle is moving gt Speed higher than approx 12 mph 20 km h Selector lever position D or R is set Gas pedal is not actuated or only pressed down 1 3 of the way Energy cannot be recovered in the following situations gt Selector lever position N is set gt While drive stability control systems e g DTC are active and control the vehicle even though this is not indicated by an in dicator light gt The high voltage battery is fully charged When temperature of the high voltage bat tery is very low or very high In win
275. utton on the remote control for approx 1 second to unlock the tail gate Depending on the settings the doors are un locked as well Unlocking the tailgate separately in the case of Comfort Access Press button on tailgate s exterior 208 This corresponds to pressing the re mote control button Hood Opening from the outside The hood cannot be opened from the outside Unlocking hood The hood cannot be unlocked using the re mote control f Press the button in the driver s floor area to unlock the button Adjusting Unlocking The settings for hood and tailgate are not available Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Appendix Reference 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 RGGI Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 107 ACC Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 110 Accelerator pedal posi tions 68 Accessories and parts 7 AC quick charging cable see Level 2 charging cable 162 Activated charcoal filter 133 Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go ACC 110 Adjustments seats head re straints 53 Adjustments steering wheel 59 Advance climate control refer to Stationary climate con trol 133 After washing vehicle 201 Airbags 93 Airbags indicator warning light 94 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 129 132 Air conditioner 128
276. ve maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life The maintenance should be carried out by your service center Also note the BMW Maintenance System refer to page 188 ECO PRO and ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO and ECO PRO support an efficient driving style To this end the control of the drive is optimized for moderate acceleration and adapted to lighting and comfort features such as climate control output Some vehicle functions cannot be used during activated drive mode ECO PRO and ECO PRO In addition context sensitive instructions can be displayed that assist in driving efficiently Ata glance With ECO PRO and ECO PRO different set tings are made in the respective mode Driving tips Increase range ECO PRO gt Reduce heat output or heating cycle for ex terior mirror rear window and seat heating gt What reduces the the cooling and heating output of the climate control system gt The speed is limited to an adjustable maxi mum value between 50 mph 80 km h and 80 mph 130 km h To intentionally exceed the speed limit press the accelerator pedal all the way down ECO PRO The cooling and heating output of the climate control system are additionally deactivated on ECO PRO activation The low beams are dimmed The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph 90 km h In special situations the speed limit can be cons
277. ven an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while driving Technically the system has its limits it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Monitor your driving be on the alert observe the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed risk of accident 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Changes to the parking space Changes to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by the system Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the risk of an acci dent lt Transporting cargo Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by the system during the parking procedure Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the risk of an acci dent lt Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi cle over or onto curb if need be Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise the wheels tires or the vehi cle may become damaged lt Requirements For measuring parking spaces gt Maximum speed while driving forward ap prox 22 mph 35 km h gt Maximum distance to row of parked vehi cles 5 ft 1 5 m Suitable parking space gt Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx 5 ft 1 5 m gt Min length of gap between two objects your vehi
278. w beams light up Welcome lights When the vehicle is parked leave the switch in position ZD or 2 parking and interior lights come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked depending on the ambient brightness Activating deactivating On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome lights Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio ready state is switched off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Lights Controls Setting the duration On the Control Display Settings Lighting Pathway lighting sw IS Set length of time Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Automatic headlight control Position of switch 2 the low beams are acti vated and off automatically e g in tunnels in twilight or if there is precipitation The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up When emerging from a tunnel during the day the low beams are not switched off immedi ately but instead only after approx 2 minutes A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on Personal responsibility The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a Substitute for your personal judg ment in determining when to turn the lights on in response to ambient lighting conditions E g the sensors
279. water consumption Energy and resource consumption per compared to the industry BMW i3 produced leading BMW average Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 03 UTILIZATION THE ORIGIN OF EMISSION FREE DRIVING POWER FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES With zero local emissions while driving the BMW 13 helps reduce air pollution in urban areas When charged with clean power generated from renewables the positive impact is greater still This is because throughout the entire product life cycle driving the new BMW 13 on energy from renewable sources can potentially reduce emissions CO equivalents by up to 50 when compared to a highly efficient vehicle of the same class with a combustion engine That s why BMW rec ommends clean energy producers to helo make an even bigger differ ence Further details can be found online at bmw com sustainability As if that weren t enough the innovative eDrive technology of the BMW i3 also features all sorts of efficiency enhancers from state of the art brake energy recuperation to range increasing ECO PRO driving mode which can boost the driving range by up to 40km at the touch of a button Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 In terms of its performance throughout the entire product life cycle from the sourcing of raw materials to production use and recycling how does the BMW i3 compare to a vehicle with a high efficiency combustion engine
280. windshield Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause in jury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 West wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in 10 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Notes Pe 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to 1 Power windows 50 2 Exterior mirror operation 57 3 Unlocking hood Unlock tailgate With Range Extender vent fu
281. y after the system has been triggered otherwise you may risk burns Only have the airbags checked repaired or dis mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by the service center or an authorized repair shop for handling explosives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or unintentional activation of the airbag both may lead to injury lt Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system e e With operating readiness turned on warning light in the instrument cluster lights up briefly indicating airbag sys tem and belt tension are functional Airbag system malfunctioning gt Warning lamp does not come on when op erating readiness is turned on gt The warning lamp lights up continuously Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 Safety Controls In case of a malfunction have airbag sys tem checked immediately In case of a malfunction have airbag system checked immediately otherwise there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in case of a Severe accident lt Automatic deactivation of the front seat passenger airbags The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body s re sistance Front knee and side airbag on the front pas senger s side are either activated or deacti vated Leave feet in the footwell M
282. ylight the system warns of possible colli sions with pedestrians at speeds from about 6 mph 10 km h to about 35 mph 60 km h shortly before a collision the system supports you with a braking intervention Under those circumstances it reacts to people who are within the detection range of the sys tem Detection range The detection area in front of the vehicle is div ided into two areas 104 gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo cated within the central area A warning is is sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Tow st
283. zing driving style Performance display The driving style can be optimized using the performance display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 865 II 15 The energy recovery occurs during coasting and braking and is displayed in the perform ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator The accelerator pedal pointer is within the CHARGE range Efficient energy recovery gt The accelerator pedal moves to the left within the blue range of the CHARGE dis play arrow 1 gt The energy use while driving can be opti mized by efficient acceleration Efficient acceleration gt The accelerator pedal moves to the right within the blue range of the ePOWER dis play arrow 2 gt Use deceleration during coasting as often as possible for energy recovery Brake according to traffic and circum stances Brake in accordance with the traffic conditions or there is the risk of accident lt Discharge of the high voltage battery Longer idle periods refer to page 203 can re duce the charging state of the high voltage battery Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex tended periods with a low charging state Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe riod check the battery charge indicator to en sure that the high voltage battery is fully charged During the idle period connect the vehicle to a charging station at a suitable charging location If necessary the high volt age battery will be

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