fuel consumption BMW I3 2014 I01 Owner's Manual

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:▷As soon as the gas pedal is only slightly
depressed.▷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.
Display The eDRIVE displays, refer to page 74, 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-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 132, 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
Enter your destination and the following func‐
tions will be available:
▷ECO PRO routing for efficient route plan‐
ning.▷ECO PRO+ mode for economical driving
with limited comfort features.▷Charging assistant helps to find and in‐
clude public charging stations.▷Range assistant automatically checks the
radius of action, see Integrated Owner's
Manual.▷Intermodal routing for trip planning using
public transportation, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷Monitoring of a charging station, whose
reachability is automatically checked, see
Integrated Owner's Manual.
During driving
▷General driving tips, refer to page 150, for
increasing the range.▷Use the eDRIVE system efficiently, refer to
page 144, for an optimized driving style.▷ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 153, for driving style analysis.▷ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ mode, refer to
page 151, for increasing the range.▷Display of the Fuel consumption history,
refer to page 76.▷Display of secondary functions and the po‐
tential range, refer to page 77.
After the trip
▷Charge vehicle, refer to page 156, and
plan next trip.▷Prepare for long downtimes, refer to
page 201.
BMW i Remote app
A special BMW i Remote App allows to control
and display certain vehicle functions using a
smartphone.
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High-voltage battery charge indicator
High voltage
Even if no bars are displayed in the bat‐
tery symbol, the high-voltage system is still
under high voltage.◀
The fill level bars indicate the available charg‐
ing state of the high-voltage battery when op‐
erating readiness and drive readiness are
switched on.
With a low range the color of the charging sta‐
tus indicator switches from blue to yellow.
In addition, the range for electric driving is dis‐
played.
With Range Extender: maintaining charging state
The arrow on the charging state indicator
designates the Range Extender reel-on time. If
Range Extender is activated, the current
charging state of the high-voltage battery is
maintained.
▷Gray arrow: Range Extender deactivated.▷White arrow: Range Extender activated.Manual activating/deactivating the Maintaining
charging state function.
Performance display
The accelerator pedal indicator in the perform‐
ance display indicates the current efficiency of
the driving style. The efficient range of the per‐
formance display is colored blue.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE
range, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when decelerating.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the ePOWER
range, arrow 2: display when accelerating.
Use eDRIVE efficiently, refer to page 144.
Drive readiness: READY The READY display indicates
that the vehicle is ready for driv‐
ing. Drive readiness in detail, re‐
fer to page 63.
Indications on the Control Display
Fuel consumption history
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The top bars indicate the average energy con‐
sumed while driving time, arrow 1. The lower
bars indicate the average energy recovered
while driving time, arrow 2.
One bar indicates one minute.
The eDRIVE 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.
Displaying fuel consumption history1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "CHARGE"
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system
The display shows the active components of
the eDRIVE system:
▷Blue: electrical energy.▷Arrow: direction of the energy flow.▷Segments of the high-voltage battery sym‐
bolize the charging state.▷The operating states are displayed:
"ePOWER", "CHARGE".▷Interior cooling/heating function switched
on.
Displaying the energy flow
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "Energy flow"Energy distribution
Beside the current range the display shows the
energy distribution and the potential range if
individual secondary functions are turned off.▷Blue: electrical energy▷White: activated secondary functions.
Displaying energy distribution
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "Comfort information"
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 atext message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
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 drive readiness
or operating readiness are activated.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
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Display
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
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Computer
Display in the instrument cluster The information from the computer is shown in
the upper left area of the instrument cluster.
Calling up information on the info
display
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:
▷Kilometers.▷With Range Extender: total range▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷External temperature.▷Time.▷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:
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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.
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. 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 83, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"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:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
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:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
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:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.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"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"Seite 86ControlsDisplays88

Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
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 "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.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Driving style
A bar display in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates your current driving efficiency.
Mark in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: indication
for energy recovery and braking.
Mark in the ePOWER area, arrow 2: display
when accelerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷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.
ECO PRO Tip Driving tip
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.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a text message are
displayed on the control display.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
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 as a note in
the split screen while driving in the energy flow
display.
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Engine oilVehicle 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.
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 the oil level
so that the engine oil can collect in the oil pan.
Checking1.Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a
safe place.2.Switch the engine off.3.Remove the cargo floor panel.4.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.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.Seite 179Engine oilMobility181

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 66
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 158
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 109
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 199
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air conditioner 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 130
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
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 174
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Approved axle load 205
Ash tray 134
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 108
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 198
Automatic climate con‐ trol 129
Automatic cornering adjust‐ ment 56
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 94
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 196
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, intensity 131
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 205 B
Backup charging 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 195
Battery, 12 volt 191
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 191
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 36
Battery state indicator 76
Battery, vehicle 191
Being pulled, referred to Tow‐ ing 194
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 139
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 139
Brake assistant 106
Brake discs, break-in 144
Brake pads, break-in 144
Braking, hints 146
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Break-in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, tail lights 190
Bulbs and lamps 187 Seite 206ReferenceEverything from A to Z208

Button, RES 112
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 109
Camera, care 201
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 139
Car battery 191
Car care products 199
Care, displays 201
Care, vehicle 199
Cargo 148
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 149
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 201
Car wash 198
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 145
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
Center armrest 139
Center console 16
Central locking system 42
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 173 Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 156
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 156
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 156
Charging screen 75
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 76
Charging status, see display of the charging status 160
Charging vehicle 156
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 156
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Check engine oil 181
Check oil level 181
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 200
Cigarette lighter 134
Cleaning displays 201
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Clothes hooks 140
Coasting 67
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 44 COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 138
Compressor 174
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 128, 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 147
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 134
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 196
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 183
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 183
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cosmetic mirror 134
Cruise control 115
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 109
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
trol 109
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 139
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 173 Seite 207Everything from A to ZReference209