BMW I3 2017 Owners Manual

Driving
tips
This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes.Online Edition for Part no. 01402978839 - II/17

Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need to begin working togethersmoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Afj
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if necj
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

The energy recovery occurs during coasting
and braking and is displayed in the performj ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.
The accelerator pedal pointer is within the
CHARGE range.
Efficient energy recovery:
'yThe accelerator pedal moves to the left within the blue range of the CHARGE disj
play, arrow 1.'yThe energy use while driving can be optij mized by efficient acceleration.
Efficient acceleration:
'yThe accelerator pedal moves to the right
within the blue range of the ePOWER disj
play, arrow 2.'yUse deceleration during coasting as often as possible for energy recovery.
Discharge
of
the
high-voltage
battery
General
information
Longer idle periods, refer to page 224, can rej
duce the charge state of the high-voltage batj tery.
Safety
information NOTE
The high-voltage battery can be damj
aged by excessive discharge. There is a risk of property damage. Before storing the vehiclefor an extended period, ensure that the high-voltage battery is fully charged. During the idleperiod, connect the vehicle to a charging staj
tion at a compatible charging location. If necj
essary, the high-voltage battery will be charged automatically. Make sure that the
charging process takes place. Regularly check the charge state.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer
than four weeks with a charge state below apj
prox. 80 %.'

with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot exj
haust system.'

Hills
General
information
On downhill sections, use energy recovery if
possible to decelerate the vehicle.
Safety
information WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure. There is a riskof an accident. Avoid placing excessive stresson the brake system.'

LoadingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characj
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'

5.Determine the combined weight of lugj
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehij
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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
and
securing
cargo
'yDo not exceed permissible rear axle load.'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the safety belts in
the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and light cargo: secure with
ratchet straps or draw straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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Increasing
the
rangeGeneral
informationThe vehicle contains comprehensive technoloj
gies for reducing the energy consumption and for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors.
The implementation of certain measures, drivj
ing style and regular maintenance can increasj
ing the range and thereby also reduce the enj vironmental impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargoAdditional weight reduces the range.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aeroj
dynamics and increase the energy consumpj tion.
Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires General
information
Tires can affect energy consumption in various ways, e.g., energy consumption can be influj
enced by tire size.Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling rej
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.
Stationary
climate
control Run advance climate control, refer to
page 143, in the vehicle during charging if posj
sible before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very enj
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces enj
ergy consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehij cle driving ahead of you.
Longer braking procedures result in more effij
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Use
accelerator
pedal
for
deceleration
and
coasting
When approaching a red light, use accelerator
pedal for decelerating.
For going downhill use coasting function; for this purpose, press accelerator pedal just
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Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions such as the rear window defroster
require a lot of energy and reduce the range,
especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving proj
grams support the energy-conserving use of
comfort features. They automatically perform a
partial or complete deactivation of these funcj
tions.
Have
maintenance
carried
out
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achj
ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be
performed by a BMW dealerss service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance
System, refer to page 207.
ECO
PRO
and
ECO
PRO+ Concept
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ support an efficient driving style. To this end, the control of the
drive is optimized for moderate acceleration, and adapted to lighting and comfort features,such as climate control output. Some vehicle
functions cannot be used during activated
driving mode ECO PRO and ECO PRO+.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving efficiently.
General
information
With ECO PRO and ECO PRO+, different setj
tings are made in the respective mode.ECO
PRO'yReduction of the heating output and
switch-on duration for exterior mirror, rear window, and seat heating.'yReduction of the cooling or heating output
of the air conditioner.'yThe speed is limited to an adjustable maxij
mum value between 50 mph/80 km/h and
80 mph/130 km/h. To intentionally exceed the speed limit, press the accelerator pedal
all the way down.
ECO
PRO+
The cooling and heating output of the air conj
ditioner are additionally deactivated on ECO
PRO+ activation.
The low beams are dimmed.
The maximum speed is limited to
55 mph/90 km/h. In special situations, the
speed limit can be consciously exceeded by applying the accelerator pedal.
Activating
ECO
PRO
and
ECO
PRO+ Press the button repeatedly, until ECO
PRO or ECO PRO+ is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Using
iDrive
1."Settings"2.If necessary, "Driving mode"3. "Configure ECO PRO"
ECO
PRO
limit
'y"ECO PRO speed warning":
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An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speedof the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.'y"Limit at:":
Set the desired ECO PRO speed.
ECO
PRO
climate
control
To activate ECO PRO climate control:
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient. That is, it is possible to deviate slightly fromthe set temperature or to heat or cool the car's
interior more slowly, to economize on fuel conj sumption.
CoastingTo activate coasting:
"Coasting"
With little pressure on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle can coast without energy recovery. The accelerator pedal indicator in the instrujment display is centered between CHARGE
and ePOWER during coasting.
ECO
PRO
potential
savings
Shows potential savings with the current setj
tings in percentages.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
ECO
PRO
efficiency
display
A mark in the performance display informs about the current driving style.
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:'yBlue display: efficient driving style as longas the mark moves within the blue range.'yGray display: adjust driving style, for injstance by reduced acceleration.
The display turns blue as soon as all conditions
for driving with optimized fuel efficiency are
met.
ECO
PRO
Tip Driving
tip
As soon as one of the conditions for efficient driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving
tips are displayed as a symbol in the instruj
ment cluster.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a SMS text message are displayed on the control display.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the acj
celerator or delay accelerating to alj
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Activating
the
ECO
PRO
efficiency display
and
ECO
PRO
tips
The ECO PRO efficiency display and ECO
PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear
when the ECO PRO display is activated.
Activating the display via iDrive:
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