BMW I3 2017 Owners Manual

The selected temperature is shown on the disj
play of the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different temj
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic clij mate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
To reduce the energy consumption, the coolj
ing or heating output is reduced or deactivated
as per ECO-PRO mode, refer to page 169.
Air
conditioning Concept
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and
dehumidified and, depending on the temperaj
ture setting, warmed again.
The car's interior can be cooled with the staj
tionary climate control or via the A/C button
with drive-ready state activated.
Switching
on/off Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when drive-
ready state is activated.
The air conditioning is switched on automatij
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 165, develj
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is
normal.
Maximum
cooling Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.General
information
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 

Press the left or right side of the butjton: decrease or increase intensity.
The intensity level is indicated by LEDs.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control/
recirculated-air
mode
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC
recognizes odors or pollutants in the outside
air. The outside air supply is shut off and the
interior air is recirculated.
General
information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects polj
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut- off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continj uously flows into the car's interior.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the
fogging of the windows increases.
Switching
on/off Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:'yLEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.'yLeft LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.'yRight LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is perj manently blocked.
Recirculated-air mode switches off automatijcally at low external temperatures after a cerj
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
fogging.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time, depending on the environj
mental conditions.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO
program first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highj
est level is active when five LEDs are lit.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select a
program:'yWindows.'yUpper body region.'yFloor area.'yWindows and upper body region.'yWindows and floor area.'yUpper body region and floor area.Seite 142ControlsClimate
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'yWindows, upper body region, and floor
area.
The selected air distribution is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
If the windows are fogged over, press theAUTO button to utilize the condensation senj
sor.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side winj
dows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the sysj
tem switched on.
For this purpose, point the side vents towards the side windows as needed.
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the air conditioning or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation senj sor.
Rear
window
defroster Press button. The LED lights up.The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter In external and recirculated-air mode the mij
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Have this filter changed during vehicle maintej
nance, refer to page 207.
Ventilation'yThumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 1.'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
'yVentilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's interior is too hot.'yDraft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Stationary
climate
control
Concept
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's interior prior to departure to a comfortaj ble temperature.
The interior temperature is lowered with high cooling output.
The system may heat the car's interior. Snow and ice can be removed more easily.
General
information The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off directly or via a pre-set departure time.
'yDirect operation, refer to page 144.'yPreselected departure times, refer to
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With the BMW i Remote App, refer to
page 145, the stationary climate control can
be switched on.
The air automatically exits through the vents to the windshield, the side windows, the upper body region and into the floor area.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
If stationary climate control is used during the
charging process, less air conditioning caj
pacity will be required while driving. This optij
mizes the range.
Functional
requirements'yDrive-ready state is deactivated.'yHigh-voltage battery sufficiently charged
or charging cable connected.
If the high-voltage battery is heavily disj
charged, it can take some time after conj
necting the charging cable, until the staj tionary climate control will be functional.'yDeparture time preselected: depends onthe internal, external, and set desired temj
perature.'yDirect operation via iDrive: does not dej
pend on the external temperature.'yThe vents are open to allow air to flow out.
Switching
on/off
directly
Concept
The system can be switched on or off directly.
The system switches off automatically after acertain period of time.
Using
iDrive
The system can be switched on or off via
iDrive.
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comfort climate control"Climate
control
at
departure
time
Concept
Different departure times can be adjusted to
ensure a comfortable interior temperature in
the vehicle at the time of departure.
The activation time is automatically deterj
mined based on the temperature.
The system promptly switches on before the selected departure time.
The departure time is preselected in two
steps:'ySet departure times.'yActivate departure times.
Setting
the
departure
time
Using
iDrive
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Departure 1:"4."Precondition for departure time"5.Set the desired departure time, refer to
page 182.
Activating
the
departure
time
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of the stationary climate control, the rej spective departure time must be activated first.
Using
iDrive
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Departure 1:"4."Precondition for departure time"5.Activate the desired departure time.
The symbol on the automatic climate conj
trol lights up when the departure time is actij
vated.
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The symbol on the automatic climate conj
trol flashes when the stationary climate control has been switched on.
If drive-ready state is switched off, changes
can be made on the Control Display. Departure
time can only be changed once. Scheduled dej parture times are not adjusted. Settings for clij
mate control and charging process are also apj
plied for scheduled departure times.
Activating
with
BMW
i
Remote
App
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Universal
Integrated
Remote
Control
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in
the interior mirror can operate up to 3 funcj
tions of remote-controlled systems, such as
garage door drives or lighting systems. The integrated Universal Remote Control replaces
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the
interior mirror must be programmed with the
desired functions. The hand-held transmitter
for the particular system is required in order to
program the remote control.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the gaj
rage door, using the integrated universal rej mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk ofproperty damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also followthe safety instructions of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

proximately 20 seconds until the LED on
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all
programming of the buttons on the interior mirror.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sysjtem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 inj
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance
depends on the hand-held transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held transmitter and the button to be programj
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the intej
rior mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance bej
tween the interior mirror and the hand-held transmitter and repeat the step. Several
more attempts at different distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds bej
tween attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand- held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.6.To program other functions on other butj
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the intej
rior mirror buttons.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the system to be controlled features a rolling coderadio system.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the programmed button on the interior mirror longer. If the LED on the interior mirror starts
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumij
nation of the LED will repeat for approximately
20 seconds.
For systems with a rolling code radio system,
the integrated Universal Remote Control and the system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a secj
ond person.
Synchronizing the universal remote control with the system:1.Park the vehicle within range of the rejmote-controlled system.2.Program the desired button on the interiormirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior mirror for approximately 3 seconds
and then release it. If necessary, repeat this step up to three times in order to finish
synchronization. Once synchronization is
complete, the programmed function will be carried out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior mirror button tobe programmed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held transj
mitter for the system to be controlled apj prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transj mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the intej
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing faster indicates that the butj
ton on the interior mirror has been proj
grammed. The system can then be conj
trolled by the button on the interior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
most 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the programming starting with
step 4. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the gaj
rage door, using the integrated universal rej
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety instructions of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

World
map
with
magnetic
zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for apjprox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the conj
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that correj sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The comj
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating
the
digital
compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
'yThe wrong compass point is displayed.'yThe point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the directionof travel.'yNot all points of the compass are disj
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for apj prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is sucj
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand
steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting
the
language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to switch between English "E" and German "O".
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Settings are stored automatically after approxijmately 10 seconds.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity
mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor bejhind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighterAshtray
Overview
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.
Emptying Take out the insert.
Cigarette
lighter WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if thecigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire
and injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.'