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THE BMW i8.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
BMW i.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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  • Page 1 Contents THE BMW i8. OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW i. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 3 BMW i SUSTAINABILITY. THE SPORTS CAR. REINVENTED. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 4 THE SUSTAINABLE LIFE CYCLE OF BMW i. 01. DEVELOPMENT • Lightweight carbon fi ber construction to minimize weight. • Effi cient drive technology and perfect aerodynamics – resulting in less wind resistance. 04. RECYCLING • Re-use of battery modules, for example as temporary storage units for solar energy.
  • Page 5 • Optimal effi ciency thanks to the innovative BMW eDrive technology. • A combination of an electric drive system for emission-free driving and a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine for maximum performance. 02. PRODUCTION • Use of renewable electricity for the production of BMW i vehicles.
  • Page 6 The weight of the BMW i8 is a result of the Life module – the passen- ger cell made of light and extremely robust carbon fiber. It substantially reduces the weight of the vehicle and has a significant impact on the design of the BMW i8.
  • Page 7 The Life module is made of ultra-light carbon fiber. lighter than aluminum. lighter than steel. The interior features premium sustainable materials. Approximately 20% of the thermoplastics in the interior are produced using recycled or renewable materials. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 8 THE BMW i8: FORGED BY THE POWER OF WIND AND WATER. Sustainability plays a crucial role for the BMW i8, and the same is true for the production process. All of the electricity required for the manu- facturing process in the BMW i Plant in Leipzig is produced from renewa- ble sources.
  • Page 9 Leipzig plant. * Compared to the average Consumption of energy and all BMW models, which resources for each BMW i8 sets the standard for the produced. automotive industry. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 10 BMW i8 offers maximum perfor- mance and sustainable efficiency. In an urban environment, the BMW i8 offers a range of up to 37 kilo- meters when traveling on electric power only. For longer distances, support is provided by the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine –...
  • Page 11 2.1 l /100 km fuel consumption (EU) 49 g/km CO ² emissions Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 12 BMW i production cycle or recycled for other automotive and non-automotive applications. At the start of production for a BMW i8, more than 5% of the carbon fiber required is already recycled material. Together with its partners, BMW i is pioneering closed loops for up to 100% of carbon fiber from production residues or end- of-life vehicles.
  • Page 13 of old batteries can be used again as temporary storage units in solar power plants and wind farms, for example. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 14 For more information about BMW i and its sustainability philosophy, visit: www.bmw-i.com/sustainability Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 © 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, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 17 Where the text of the Owner's Manual con- only be carried out by an authorized BMW i tains an affirmative instruction to contact a service center or one that operates accord- “service center” or “your service center,”...
  • Page 18 At page 167, under the heading: “Mount- and in lieu thereof should be read as follows: ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have BMW recommends that you have the oil mounting and balancing …” should be dis- changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-...
  • Page 19 Addendum BMW specifications. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle. At page 181 where it reads: “Have any work on the lighting system … ,” the following words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that...

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance Voice activation system Care Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle BMW eDRIVE Reference Safety of the high-voltage system Technical data Appendix Controls Everything from A to Z Opening and closing Adjusting...

  • Page 22: Notes

    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. Indicates, on certain parts or assemblies, that BMW i Driver’s Guide App incorrect use of high-voltage equipment or of orange-colored high-voltage components re‐...

  • Page 23: Basic Information

    Basic information BMW i service center or one that operates ac‐ The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a cording to BMW i specifications with personnel policy of constant development that is con‐...

  • Page 24: California Proposition 65 Warning

    BMW and related qualified ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. advice. ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. BMW has tested these products for safety and ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐ suitability in relation to BMW vehicles. ranty. BMW can assume responsibility for them.

  • Page 25: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Notes Data memory emergency locating - you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle. Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo‐ rarily or permanently store technical informa‐ Event Data Recorder EDR tion about the condition of the vehicle, events This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐...

  • Page 26: Vehicle Identification Number

    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.
  • Page 27 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 29: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 30: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options 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.
  • Page 31 Cockpit At a glance Turn signal  67 12 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source High beams, head‐ light flasher  67 Volume High-beam Assistant  94 Voice activation  26 Roadside parking lights  93 Telephone On-board computer  87 Thumbwheel for selection lists  86 13 Right steering column stalk Shift paddles  73 Wiper  68 10 Steering wheel buttons, left Store...
  • Page 32 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display  18 11 DSC Dynamic Stability Control  109 Ventilation  127 Start/Stop button  61 Radio/Multimedia, refer to Integrated Own‐ er's Handbook eDRIVE  64 Glove compartment  134 Climate control  124 Intelligent Safety  102 Steptronic Sport transmission  70 Parking brake  66 Controller with buttons  18 Hazard warning system  183...
  • Page 33 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  95 quest  183 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ Interior lights  95 senger airbag  98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 34: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
  • Page 35 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. Press. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.

  • Page 36: Options Menu

    At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷...

  • Page 37: Setting The Clock

    iDrive At a glance Function is deactivated. ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad. Touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the Some iDrive functions can be operated using navigation system and Internet sites.
  • Page 38 At a glance iDrive Status field symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller. The symbols are grouped as follows. Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
  • Page 39 iDrive At a glance Additional symbols Press the controller or select "Split screen content". Symbol Meaning Select the desired menu item. 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.
  • Page 40 At a glance iDrive 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". Deleting the button assignments "Delete personal data" Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for "Continue"...
  • Page 41 iDrive At a glance Symbol Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. Tip controller up. Without navigation system 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.

  • Page 42: Voice Activation System

    At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Volume

    Voice activation system At a glance Setting the voice dialog Executing functions using short commands Set system to standard dialog or use a short Execute functions on the main menu via short version. commands. It almost doesn't matter which The short version of the voice dialog plays menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
  • Page 44 At a glance Voice activation system ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 45: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 46 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...

  • Page 47: Bmw Edrive

    Special features of the BMW i Combustion engine High-voltage system Charging port This BMW i is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the combustion engine, the vehicle features a The concept high-voltage system that consists of an elec‐ The hybrid system makes it possible to opti‐...

  • Page 48: Before Driving

    At a glance BMW eDRIVE gine. For this purpose, the electric motor is ▷ When the vehicle is rolling if the accelera‐ supplied by the high-voltage battery. tor pedal is not pressed. ▷ During vehicle braking. Electric driving: ePOWER When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes, Under certain conditions, refer to page 64, the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor.

  • Page 49: Safety Information

    ▷ Prepare for long downtimes, refer to page 190. 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.

  • Page 50: Safety Of The High-Voltage System

    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.◀...
  • Page 51 Safety of the high-voltage system At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
  • Page 52 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 53: Controls

    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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 54: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options At a glance 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.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Battery

    Take the used battery to a recycling against the marked area on the steering col‐ center or to your service center. umn. The BMW logo on the remote control should be at the same height as the marked New remote controls area.

  • Page 56: Profile Management

    Profile management file function. The following export options are available: Opening profiles ▷ Via BMW Online. Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ ferent profile may be activated. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device. Popular file systems for USB devices are "Settings"...

  • Page 57: Using The Remote Control

    The signals of the LED have the Importing profiles following meanings: Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be ▷ 1x flashing: door is locked. imported via BMW Online. The LED then still lights up Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
  • Page 58 Controls Opening and closing Unlocking the tailgate ▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient closing are folded open. Press button on the remote control for You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. approx. 1 second. For Settings, refer to page 46. The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of Anti-theft protection is switched off.
  • Page 59 Opening and closing Controls Malfunction Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to Remote control detection by the vehicle can operate this equipment. among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ Without remote control charged.

  • Page 60: From The Inside

    Controls Opening and closing From the inside Unlocking and locking When there is a power failure or to unlock the door from the rear: first push down on the lever in the door frame in the front area, arrow. The lever is raised.

  • Page 61: Opening From The Inside

    Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access As the case may be, the doors are also un‐ locked. Unlocking with the remote control, refer to page 42. The concept The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐ The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ ward.
  • Page 62 Controls Opening and closing Locking ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 39. ▷ Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power. ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.

  • Page 63: Alarm System

    Opening and closing Controls Tailgate Without alarm system: headlamp courtesy delay feature/standing Depending on optional features and country climate control version, this setting is not offered in some cases. The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 39. "Settings"...

  • Page 64: Panic Mode

    Controls Opening and closing Door lock and armed alarm system When the still open access is closed, inte‐ rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will The alarm system is triggered when the door is be switched on. opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.

  • Page 65: Switching Off The Alarm

    Opening and closing Controls Switching off the alarm Closing ▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or Keep the closing path clear establish radio-ready state, if needed Monitor closing and make sure that the through emergency detection of remote closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, control, refer to page 39.
  • Page 66 Controls Opening and closing E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐ vent window from closing properly - proceed as follows: 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.

  • Page 67: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.

  • Page 68: Entering The Rear

    Controls Adjusting Fold down seat back Height. Pull lever up to the stop. Seat tilt. Fold backrest forward. Front seat heating Backrest tilt. Switching on 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.
  • Page 69 Adjusting Controls Safety belts Buckling the belt Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped 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 Insert belt in the belt buckle, arrow 1.

  • Page 70: Front Head Restraints

    Controls Adjusting Front head restraints At a glance 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.

  • Page 71: Automatic Dimming Feature

    Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror, manually Deactivating dimmable Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Flip lever Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. E. g. this is advantageous ▷ In car washes.

  • Page 72: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting 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 Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

  • Page 73: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options 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.

  • Page 74: Child Seat Security

    Controls Transporting children safely Child seat security of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀ 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‐ The rear safety belts and the front passenger senger airbags;...

  • Page 75: Restraint Systems

    Transporting children safely Controls Child restraint fixing system with a erwise, the level of protection may be re‐ tether strap duced.◀ Mounting points Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The respective symbol shows the an‐ The lower anchors may be used to attach the chor for the upper retaining strap.
  • Page 76 Controls Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Lift the cover over the mounting point. Guide the upper retaining strap over the head restraint. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down.

  • Page 77: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that drive readiness is This chapter describes all standard, country- maintained. specific and optional features offered with the The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., series.
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Drive readiness in detail Operating readiness off Press the Start/Stop button again without The concept stepping on the brake. The following are the different drive readiness All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go variants: out. ▷ Electric drive readiness, Silent Start, refer To save battery power when the engine is off, to page 63.
  • Page 79 Driving Controls Lighting lights up steady blue Unattended vehicle After drive readiness is switched on, light turns Do not leave the vehicle unattended with blue. The vehicle is ready to drive. The READY engine running or drive readiness switched on; indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 80 Controls Driving Before driving into a car wash Auto eDRIVE So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ General information serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash, refer to page 187. With each starting operation, Auto eDRIVE is activated using the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 81 Driving Controls Driving with the combustion activated and switched into AUTO eDRIVE mode. engine: POWER Overview Depending on the operating state, the com‐ bustion engine is automatically switched on: ▷ Selector lever position Sport is set. ▷ Speed for electric driving is exceeded. ▷...

  • Page 82: Parking Brake

    Controls Driving Energy recovery: CHARGE Overview 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: ▷...

  • Page 83: Headlight Flasher

    Driving Controls If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed Press the reel while stepping on the of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. set. Releasing It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation.
  • Page 84 Controls Driving Triple turn signal activation Do not activate wipers on dry windshield Press the lever to the resistance point. Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or The turn signal flashes three times. cause them to become worn more quickly.◀...

  • Page 85: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls Setting the frequency or sensitivity of ▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. the rain sensor Interval mode or rain sensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.

  • Page 86: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Controls Driving Fold-out position of the wipers tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures. Washer fluid reservoir Switch the ignition on and off again.
  • Page 87 Driving Controls R is Reverse otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock. Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press on the brake pedal until you N Neutral: start driving The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car To prevent the vehicle from creeping after washes, e.g.
  • Page 88 Controls Driving Engaging P The engaged selector lever position is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster, for instance Once maximum engine speed is attained, or if the engine is getting too hot, manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷...

  • Page 89: Launch Control

    Driving Controls Shift paddles 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 Depress the brake pedal. Press and hold the Start/Stop button. The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐...
  • Page 90 Controls Driving rupted driving with the combustion engine of at least 6 miles/10 km. To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control With the combustion engine running: Press button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.

  • Page 91: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the This chapter describes all standard, country- respective features and systems. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 92 Controls Displays 10 Overall range  83 12 Fuel gauge  82 11 Battery charge indicator  77 Computer  87 Variable drive mode displays Sport program displays In the Sport program, the instrument cluster ECO PRO displays switches the instrument cluster to the Sport In ECO PRO, the instrument cluster switches displays.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Displays of the hybrid In addition, the range for electric driving is dis‐ played. system Displays in the instrument cluster Drive readiness: READY READY indicates drive readi‐ The concept ness. For further information, The following functions of the hybrid system please refer to Drive readiness are displayed: in detail, refer to page 62.
  • Page 94 Controls Displays Energy recovery: CHARGE Maintaining charging state The energy recovered is indicated in the COM‐ In the Maintaining charging state mode, the FORT and ECO PRO modes by four bars in the arrow indicates the charging state of the high- CHARGE range.

  • Page 95: Check Control

    Displays Controls Adapting to the course of the road One bar indicates one minute. The combustion engine's average fuel con‐ When the navigation system destination guid‐ sumption is indicated by a line above the bar ance is active, hybrid operation adapts to spe‐ display and as a value to the right of the graph.
  • Page 96 Controls Displays Red lights Yellow lights Airbag system Anti-lock Braking System ABS Airbag system and belt tensioner are Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ defective. ing force boost in some cases defec‐ tive. Stop carefully. Take into account Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ longer brake travel.

  • Page 97: Text Messages

    Displays Controls ing the area of the interference, the system Parking lights, headlight control automatically becomes active again. Parking lights or headlights are acti‐ ▷ TPM could not conclude the reset: perform vated. the reset of the system again. For additional information, refer to ▷...

  • Page 98: Fuel Gauge

    Controls Displays Supplementary text messages They are stored and can be displayed again later. Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up Displaying stored Check Control via Check Control. messages With urgent messages the added text will be On the Control Display: automatically displayed on the Control Display.

  • Page 99: Engine Oil Temperature

    Displays Controls Engine oil temperature Time If the engine oil along with the engine becomes The time is displayed in the instrument cluster. too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Setting the time and time format, refer to page 89. Coolant temperature Date If the coolant along with the engine becomes...

  • Page 100: Service Requirements

    Controls Displays Symbols Observe further Hints on refueling, refer to page 158. Sym‐ Description bols Service requirements No service is currently required. The concept The driving distance or the time to the next The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in nance or a legally mandated inspec‐...

  • Page 101: Gear Shift Indicator

    Displays Controls Gear shift indicator plays speed limits present on routes without signs. The concept Hints The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ Personal judgment cient gear for the current driving situation. The system cannot serve as a substitute Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐...

  • Page 102: Instrument Cluster

    Controls Displays Selection lists in the Speed limit detection instrument cluster Current speed limit. 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 Speed limit detection is not steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐...

  • Page 103: Current Fuel Consumption

    Displays Controls Activating a list and adjusting the Information at a glance setting Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display: ▷ Kilometers. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷...

  • Page 104: Trip Computer

    Controls Displays Average speed Display on the Control Display Periods when vehicle is parked with drive read‐ Display the computer or trip computer on the iness switched off are not included when cal‐ Control Display. culating average speed. "Vehicle info" "Onboard info"...
  • Page 105 Displays Controls Activating/deactivating the speed Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ warning nutes are displayed. On the Control Display: Press the controller. The time is stored. "Settings" "Speed" Setting the time format "Warning" "Settings" Press the controller. "Time/Date" "Format:" Setting your current speed as the speed warning Select the desired format.
  • Page 106 "Settings" If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐ "Language/Units" rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW i Remote App or in the ConnectedDrive "Language:" customer portal. Select the desired language. "Settings" Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

  • Page 107: Adjusting The Height

    Displays Controls If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐ When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ tings. ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐ ally influenced using the instrument lighting. Switching on/off Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings"...

  • Page 108: Lights

    Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options With driver's door open and operating readi‐ ness turned off, the exterior lighting will be This chapter describes all standard, country- turned off automatically. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Parking lights necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 109: Daytime Running Lights

    Lights Controls Setting the duration "Lighting" On the Control Display: "Daytime running lamps" Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings" use. "Lighting" "Pathway lighting:" Roadside parking lights Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
  • Page 110 Controls Lights Malfunction When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐ tomatically brightened or dimmed. A Check Control message is displayed. The system responds to light from oncoming Variable light distribution is disrupted or failed. traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to Have the system checked as soon as possible.

  • Page 111: Reading Lights

    Lights Controls ▷ At low speeds. To reel off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds. ▷ When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ Switch back on: press button. ered with stickers, etc. Reading lights Press button.

  • Page 112: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options 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.

  • Page 113: Knee Airbag

    Safety Controls Knee airbag ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal modify them in any way. impact. ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ Protective action nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

  • Page 114: Deactivation System

    Controls Safety In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐ ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats tem checked immediately. or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended In case of a malfunction have airbag system by your vehicle's manufacturer.

  • Page 115: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls Tire Pressure Monitor TPM factured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. This indicates The concept that the child seat has been detected and the The system monitors tire inflation pressure in front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
  • Page 116 Controls Safety Status control display Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform reset". Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Drive away. Control Display. The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed.
  • Page 117 Safety Controls Declaration according to NHTSA/ ▷ Inflation was not carried out according to FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring specifications. System ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation. Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and in‐...
  • Page 118 Controls Safety At a glance that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐ erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐ Button in the vehicle 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.
  • Page 119 Safety Controls Front-end collision warning Hints with City Braking function Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi‐ The concept tute for the driver's personal judgment of the The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an traffic situation. accident cannot be prevented, the system will Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐...
  • Page 120 Controls Safety Camera Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. "Settings" "Frontal Coll. Warning" Activate the desired time on the Control Display. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently in use. Warning with braking function The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror.
  • Page 121 Safety Controls Acute warnings can also be triggered without ▷ If the driving stability control systems are previous prewarning. deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF. ▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mir‐ Braking intervention ror is dirty or obscured. The warning prompts the driver himself/herself ▷...
  • Page 122 Controls Safety Detection range At a glance Button in the vehicle The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐ ided into two areas. Intelligent Safety button ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle. ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and Camera left.
  • Page 123 Safety Controls ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ Object detection can be restricted. Limitations tive to their individual settings. of the detection range and functional restric‐ tions are to be considered. Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

  • Page 124: Brake Force Display

    Controls Safety Brake force display The concept ▷ During normal brake application, the top brake lights light up. ▷ During heavy brake application, the lower brake lights light up in addition. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 125: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within This chapter describes all standard, country- the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐ specific and optional features offered with the cle on a steady course by reducing engine series.
  • Page 126 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator/warning lights DSC OFF button When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ deactivated. trols the drive and braking forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has Automatic activation failed.
  • Page 127 Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Control to select the COMFORT or ECO PRO Traction Control programs. Activating DTC Overview Press button. Button in the vehicle TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating ECO PRO Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ Press button repeatedly until ECO ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant PRO is displayed in the instrument will not hold the vehicle in place for more than cluster.

  • Page 129: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Buttons on the steering wheel specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button Function necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to System on/off, interrupt the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 130: Indicator Lamp

    Controls Driving comfort The displays go out. The stored desired speed When cruise control is maintained or stored, is deleted. DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed. Interrupting Changing the speed When active, press the button. Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.

  • Page 131: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Driving comfort Controls Desired speed ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m. The desired speed is displayed next to To ensure full functionality: the symbol in the info display. ▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers, ▷...
  • Page 132 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. Switching on automatically The shorter the distance to the object, the PDC switches on automatically in the following shorter the intervals. situations: If the distance to a detected object in the front ▷...

  • Page 133: Rearview Camera

    Driving comfort Controls ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g., coats. sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud Malfunction machines.
  • Page 134 Controls Driving comfort Hints Automatic deactivation during forward travel Check the traffic situation as well The system switches off when a certain driving Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ distance or speed is exceeded. hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ Switch the system back on if needed.
  • Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Pathway lines Obstacle marking ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on the Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by image of the rearview camera. the PDC sensors and, when respectively equipped, detected by the rearview camera. ▷ They help you to estimate how much Obstacle markings can be faded into the image space is needed when parking and maneu‐...

  • Page 136: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort Top View Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line. The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. General information The image is lidtured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐...
  • Page 137 Driving comfort Controls Cameras The rearview camera image is displayed. To switch to the Top View: "Rear view camera" 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 Front camera Press button.

  • Page 138: Side View

    Controls Driving comfort Turn the controller until the desired setting Which camera is active is shown on the top is reached, and press the controller. edge of the screen. Displaying the turning radius and Hints pathway lines The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐ ▷...
  • Page 139 Driving comfort Controls Contrast With the Side View switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller. Warning of crossing traffic The concept Rear camera When an object approaching from the side is Two cameras are used for the detection.

  • Page 140: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options 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.

  • Page 141: Maximum Cooling

    Climate control Controls Hints Maximum cooling Sufficient ventilation Press button. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ The system is set to the lowest tem‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ perature, optimum air flow and air circulation nal ventilation.
  • Page 142 Controls Climate control ▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously. To switch off the program: press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution. ▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air control: a sensor detects pollutants in the Intensity of the AUTO program outside air and shuts off automatically.
  • Page 143 Climate control Controls Ventilation Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button. Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front side windows. 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 ▷...
  • Page 144 Activating with BMW i Remote App ▷ Charging cable connected or high-voltage battery sufficiently charged. Using the BMW i Remote App, the system can be directly switched on or via a preset depar‐ ▷ Motor switched off and/or drive readiness ture time.

  • Page 145: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 146 Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...

  • Page 147: Sun Visor

    Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...

  • Page 148: Center Console

    Controls Interior equipment Center console ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐ ing external devices. At a glance The socket is located between the front seats.
  • Page 149 Interior equipment Controls Removing Raise the cover, arrow 1, and pull it back to re‐ move, arrow 2. Installing Place the cover in the brackets and fold it down. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 150: Storage Compartments

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Glove compartment This chapter describes all standard, country- Front passenger side specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Note necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Close the glove compartment again im‐...

  • Page 151: Rear Seat

    Storage compartments Controls Connection for an external audio device An external audio device, e.g., an MP3 player, can be con‐ nected via the AUX-IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest. To open, pull upward, arrow. Rear seat Front cup holder Rear cup holder Hints...
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  • Page 153: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 154: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.

  • Page 155: General Driving Notes

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips for short distances, low to medium speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. SAVE battery SAVE Battery, refer to page 64, conserves the electric range for a later point in time. In this case, the vehicle is driven primarily by the combustion engine.

  • Page 156: Driving Through Water

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ damaged.◀ ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road If driving with the tailgate open cannot be surface, ultimately undermining your ability to avoided:...

  • Page 157: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Brake disc corrosion Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the floor. brake pads are favored by: Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐...

  • Page 158: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. 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.

  • Page 159: Stowing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips 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 ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo.

  • Page 160: Increase Range

    Driving tips Increase range Increase range General information Check the tire inflation pressure regularly The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐ Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation gies for reducing the energy consumption and pressure at least twice a month and before for maximizing the range.

  • Page 161: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 891 - Ii/15

    Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve "Settings" optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life. "ECO PRO mode" The maintenance should be carried out by your service center. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer "Settings" to page 178. "Driving mode" "Configure ECO PRO" ECO PRO Configure the program.

  • Page 162: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 891 - Ii/15

    Driving tips Increase range The outputs of the seat heater and the Addi‐ instructions are displayed as a symbol in the tionally heat output to seats and exterior mirror instrument cluster. is reduced. Symbols The mirror heating is made available when out‐ side temperatures are very cold.

  • Page 163: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 891 - Ii/15

    Increase range Driving tips Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

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    Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 165: Mobility

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 166: Charging Vehicle

    240 volts. duration changes. For optimal use of the energy from the power grid, charging at a Level 2 charging station, such as BMW i Wallbox, is recommended. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 167: Charging Cable

    Charging vehicle Mobility Maintaining charging state property damage from burning fuel vapors, e.g., if the charging cable is improperly plug‐ Should it be necessary, e.g., to conserve the ged in or unplugged.◀ electrical range for a later point in time on the trip, the current charging state of the high-volt‐...
  • Page 168 Mobility Charging vehicle Level 1 charging cable Connection With the Level 1 charging cable, it is permissi‐ To connect, engage selector lever in position P ble to perform charging from grounded house‐ and unlock the vehicle. Set the parking brake if hold sockets.

  • Page 169: Manual Release

    Charging vehicle Mobility Charging process is interrupted. Pull the blue knob, Arrow 2. Charging cable is manually unlocked. Remove the charging cable from the charging port, arrow 2. Grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas. Close the charging port flap. Remove charging cable.
  • Page 170 Control Display Open charging port flap. and via the BMW i Remote App on the smart‐ Connect charging cable to the vehicle, re‐ phone. fer to page 152.
  • Page 171 Charging vehicle Mobility Displays in the instrument Set rate begin. Turn the controller until the desired time is set and press the controller. cluster Set rate end. Turn the controller until the The charging state indicator light, refer to desired time is set and press the controller. page 77, shows the charging state of the high- voltage battery in the instrument cluster, if op‐...
  • Page 172 Mobility Charging vehicle Set the day of the week if needed. Display Meaning Turn the controller until the desired day of Flashing: heating active. the week is set and press the controller. To select other days of the week, repeat the operation.
  • Page 173 Charging vehicle Mobility quired for operation of the onboard electron‐ ics. With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation of the vehicle is possible. 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.

  • Page 174: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options cle, e.g., alternating drive with combustion en‐ gine or electric motor. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not In the fuel tank, excess pressure can build up necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 175 Refueling Mobility Manually unlocking fuel filler flap Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap. In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g. The release is located in the trunk. Open the cover on the right side trim. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.
  • Page 176 Mobility Refueling Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. 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.◀...

  • Page 177: Fuel

    Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 93. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 91.
  • Page 178 Mobility Fuel gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 179: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.

  • Page 180: Tire Identification Marks

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant table on the following pages.

  • Page 181: Tire Identification Number

    Wheels and tires Mobility 18: rim diameter in inches Temperature A B C 96: load rating, not for ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐ eral Safety Requirements in addition to these Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires grades.

  • Page 182: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth 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.

  • Page 183: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility In case of tire damage Approved wheels and tires If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ You should only use wheels and tires duce your speed immediately and have the that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐ rims and tires checked right away;...
  • Page 184 Mobility Wheels and tires Mobility System Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ The concept sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on With the Mobility System, minor tire damage road safety.◀...
  • Page 185 Wheels and tires Mobility Sealing container Filling the tire with sealant Shake the sealing container. ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Take the connection hose completely out Observe use-by date on the sealant container. of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
  • Page 186 Mobility Wheels and tires Slide the sealing container upright into the With operating readiness or drive readi‐ holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ ness switched on, reel on the compressor. ing that it engages audibly. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐ nutes Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve of the defective wheel.

  • Page 187: Distributing The Sealant

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ Insert the connector into a power socket nection hose in suitable material to avoid inside the vehicle. dirtying the cargo area. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle.
  • Page 188 Mobility Wheels and tires 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 Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.

  • Page 189: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Requirements A current measured value is available after ap‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter specific and optional features offered with the trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip series.
  • Page 190 Mobility Engine oil If the engine oil level reaches the minimum Never reach into the engine compart‐ level, a check control message is displayed. ment Diesel engine: Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐...

  • Page 191: Adding Engine Oil

    Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐ dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐ BMW Longlife-01. ers to prevent health risks.◀ BMW Longlife-01 FE. Oil filler neck Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐...

  • Page 192: Engine Oil Change

    Mobility Engine oil Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐ gine oil with the following oil rating can be added: Gasoline engine API SM or superior oil rating. Engine oil change: The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil.

  • Page 193: Coolant

    Coolant Mobility 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.

  • Page 194: Maintenance

    BMW specifications changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐ activated-charcoal filter.
  • Page 195 Maintenance Mobility Service and Warranty Position 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‐...

  • Page 196: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options 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.

  • Page 197: Battery Replacement

    Replacing components Mobility Vehicle battery Hints Do not perform any work on the lighting The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery system supplies the onboard electronics with energy. Have any work on the lighting system, includ‐ Information about the high-voltage system, re‐ ing bulb replacement, performed only by a fer to page 150.

  • Page 198: Replacing Fuse

    Mobility Replacing components ▷ Date: update. 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.

  • Page 199: Breakdown Assistance

    If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab‐ lished. ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 200: First Aid Kit

    ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.

  • Page 201: Tow Truck

    Towing other vehicles cur.◀ The tow-starting or towing of other vehicles with the BMW i8 is not possible. Tow truck Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle.
  • Page 202 Mobility Breakdown assistance Screw thread for tow fitting ▷ Secure the crash site. ▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage system. ▷ Engage selector lever position P, apply the parking brake, and reel off the ignition or deactivate drive readiness.

  • Page 203: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.

  • Page 204: Vehicle Care

    Car care products car wash, take the following steps: BMW recommends using care and cleaning Drive into the car wash. products from BMW, since these have been Engage selector lever position N. tested and approved. Press the Start/Stop button. Car care and cleaning products In this way, operating readiness remains Follow the instructions on the container.
  • Page 205 Care Mobility Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any grease will gradually break down the protective silicon-containing car care products in order to layer of the leather surface. avoid damage or noises. Suitable care products are available from the Plastic components service center.
  • Page 206 Mobility Care Do not place additional floor mats over existing sure that the high-voltage battery is fully mats or other objects. charged. For longer idle times, park the vehicle with a charging plug plugged into a suitable Only use floor mats that have been approved power source.
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  • Page 209: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...

  • Page 210: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW i8 Width with mirrors inches/mm 87.3/2,218 Width without mirrors inches/mm 76.5/1,942...
  • Page 211 Technical data Reference Weights BMW i8 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,090/1,855 Load lbs/kg 620/281 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,975/896 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,195/996 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 4.7/154 Capacities US gal/liters Fuel tank, approx. 11.1/42...

  • Page 212: Appendix

    Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Handbook for Ve‐ hicle are listed here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15...
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  • Page 214: Everything From A To Z

    ASSIST, Hybrid system BMW eDRIVE Airbags, indicator/warning Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ BMW Homepage light gent Safety BMW i Driver’s Guide App Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ AUTO intensity BMW Internet page culated-air mode Automatic car wash BMW maintenance sys‐...
  • Page 215 Everything from A to Z Reference Braking, hints Charging battery, see Vehicle Comfort Access Breakdown assistance charging COMFORT program, Dy‐ Break-in Charging, refer to Charging namic Driving Control Brightness of Control Dis‐ vehicle Compressor play Charging, refer to Vehicle Computer, refer to On-board Bulb replacement charging computer...
  • Page 216 Driver's door, LED Electric driving, max ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ Drive readiness eDRIVE gram, refer to DSC Drive readiness in detail Electric driving, see BMW Exchanging wheels/tires Drive readuness, deacti‐ eDRIVE Exhaust system vate Electronic oil measure‐ Exterior mirror, automatic Driving Dynamics Con‐...
  • Page 217 Everything from A to Z Reference External temperature warn‐ Fuel consumption, refer to Headlight flasher Average fuel consump‐ Headlight glass tion Headlights, care Fuel filler flap Head restraints Fuel gauge Head restraints, front Failure message, see Check Fuel lid Head-up Display Control Fuel quality Head-up Display, care...
  • Page 218 Reference Everything from A to Z Identification number, see ve‐ Load hicle identification num‐ Loading Jacking points for the vehicle Lock, door iDrive jack Locking/unlocking via door Ignition key, refer to Remote Joystick, Steptronic Sport lock control transmission Locking/unlocking with re‐ Increase range Jump-starting mote control...
  • Page 219 Everything from A to Z Reference Manual operation, rearview Neutral cleaner, see wheel camera cleaner Manual operation, Top New wheels and tires Paint, vehicle View Park Distance Control Marking on approved tires Parked car ventilation, refer to Master key, refer to Remote OBD Onboard Diagnosis Stationary climate con‐...
  • Page 220 Reference Everything from A to Z Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor Service requirements, dis‐ play Quick charging cable, see Retreaded tires Services, ConnectedDrive Level 2 charging cable Roadside parking lights SET button, see Cruise con‐ RON recommended fuel trol grade Settings, locking/unlock‐ Roofliner Radiator fluid Rubber components,...
  • Page 221 Everything from A to Z Reference Start function during malfunc‐ Technical changes, refer to Trip computer tion Safety Triple turn signal activa‐ Starting the combustion en‐ Technical data tion gine Telephone Trip odometer Stationary climate con‐ Temperature, automatic cli‐ Turning circle lines, rearview trol mate control camera...
  • Page 222 Reference Everything from A to Z Venting, refer to Stationary Winter storage, care climate control Winter tires, suitable VIN, see vehicle identification tires number Winter tires, tread Voice activation system Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-out position Warning and indicator lamps, Wiper system see Check Control Word match concept, naviga‐...
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