BMW I3 2017 Owners Manual

Safety
informationWARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, for instance portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag
or be thrown around in the car's interior when unfolding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that devices and cables are not in the airbag's area of unfolding.'

'yUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommendedformats.
Information about compatible USB media can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
'yExporting and importing driver profiles, rej fer to page 46.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yAdding music files to the music collection
and saving the music collection.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates.
Overview
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are loj cated between the front seats.
Connecting
an
external
device Observe the following when connecting:
'yDo not use force when plugging the conjnector into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB storage device againstmechanical damage.'yDue to the large number of USB mediaavailable on the market, it cannot be guarj
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very hightemperatures; refer to the owner's manual of the device.'yDue to the many different compressiontechniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.'yA connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this. At
higher temperatures, the USB storage dej vice may cause a reduction in the charging
current.'yTo ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.'yDepending on how the USB storage device is being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the ownj er's manual of the device.
Non-compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple inj
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yMTP devices.'yDevices such as fans or lamps.
Cargo
area
Cargo
cover
General
information The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate is
opened.
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Safety
informationWARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
rear1.Insert the belt into the buckle.2.Pull the strap forward.3.Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
cargo
area
1.Pull corresponding strap.2.Fold the rear seat backrest forward.Cargo
position
Concept
The rear seat backrests can be separately moved through two different stages into an upjright loading position.
Settings1.Pull the strap.2.Set the loading position of the rear seat
backrest as required.3.Latch the rear seat backrest. The red mark
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Fold
back
the
backrest1.Insert the belt into the buckle.2.Pull the strap.3.Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. Therear seat backrest first engages in the
loading position.4.Pull the strap again.5.Fold rear seat backrest all the way back.6.Latch the rear seat backrest. The red mark
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

Between
the
front
seats
Center
armrest
Open/tilt A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreakaj
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder.'

Connection
for
an
external
audio
device
An external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, can be connected via the AUX-IN port
or the USB audio interface between the seats.
Storage
compartment
There is a storage compartment between theseats.
Compartments
in
the
doors WARNING
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There
is a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable objects in the vehicle's interior.'

hang lightweight objects, e.g., clothing articles,from the clothes hooks.'

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