parking brake BMW I3 2014 I01 Owner's Manual

All around the center console1Control Display  182Radio/Multimedia, refer to Integrated Own‐
er's Handbook3Glove compartment  1384Climate control  1275Hazard warning system  193Intelligent Safety  996Controller with buttons  187Parking brake  688PDC Park Distance Control  117
Rearview camera  120
Parking assistant  1229Driving Dynamics Control  107Seite 14At a glanceCockpit16

DrivingVehicle 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.
Start/Stop button
At a glance
Button in the vehicle1Start/Stop button2Park P3Selector lever
The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive readiness on or
off.
Drive readiness starts with the
brake pedal pressed when you
press the Start/Stop button.
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:▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷If the 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:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷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 operating readi‐
ness and activated power features only as long
as absolutely necessary.
Operating readiness is switched off:
▷When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are activated.▷When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are turned off.▷While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.▷When the batteries' state of charge is low,
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▷The low beams reel to parking lights after
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 63, 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, reel off
drive readiness and any unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers.
Drive readiness is switched off automatically:
▷When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled.
Note
If drive readiness is switched on, the system
automatically 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 a risk.◀
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.◀
Switching on drive readiness1.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‐
ing.
Display on the Start/Stop button
General information
Drive readiness is also displayed through light
indicators on the Start/Stop button.
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Lighting pulses orange▷After unlocking and opening the door.▷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:
▷The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.▷The driver's door is closed.
sDriving
1.Switch on drive readiness.2.Apply the brake and engage lever in posi‐
tion P D or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.Selector lever positions
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 NeutralUse 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:
▷If the 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 R is set.▷After switching off drive readiness via the
Start/Stop button, if selector lever posi‐
tion D or R is set.▷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 68.
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Engaging selector lever positions
General information▷Interlock: the selector lever position P can
be exited only with drive readiness en‐
gaged.▷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.▷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.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N1.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 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
P P.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
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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 198.
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.◀
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
combustion engine. Otherwise, abrupt braking
and slow-down may confuse other traffic.◀
Accelerator pedal positions1Deceleration2Coasting3Acceleration 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‐
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:▷The vehicle is moving.▷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:
▷Selector lever position N is set.▷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.▷The high-voltage battery is fully charged.▷When temperature of the high-voltage bat‐
tery is very low or very high.
In winter 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.◀
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high-voltage batter has cooled down. Should
the performance display fall to 0, drive readi‐
ness is switched off and the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Parking brake The conceptThe parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
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.◀
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.◀
Pull the reel.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
While driving
Use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the reel is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
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:
Press the reel while stepping on the
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:▷Drive readiness switched on.▷Drive mode engaged.▷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.◀
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.
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After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation1.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 for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The 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 blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation 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.
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also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Release
parking brake, refer to page 68.
Brake system Continue to drive moderately.
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
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC,
refer to page 109.
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
Antilock Brake System ABS It reduces the braking distance to a
minimum during emergency stops.
Illuminated: avoid abrupt braking if pos‐
sible. Braking force boost in some
cases defective. 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
braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐
lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving
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ECO PROECO PRO, refer to page 151, 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 Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
ECO PRO+ ECO PRO+, refer to page 151, also limits the
maximum speed and reduces climate control and lighting functions.
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
Activating ECO PRO+ Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO+ is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Displays
Program selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the list in the in‐
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
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."Driving mode"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.◀
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