BMW I3 2017 Owners Manual

Indications
on
the
Control
DisplayeDRIVE
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"
Displaying
ECO
PRO
Tips ECO PRO Tips can be displayed while drivingas a note in the split screen in the energy flow
display.
Display ECO PRO Tips via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "ECO PRO tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Driving
style
analysis
Concept
In this situation, the function helps develop an especially efficient driving style and to save enj ergy.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed. The assessment is done in various categories and is displayed on the Control Display.
This display will help you adjust your driving
style and save some energy.
The last 15 minutes of a trip are evaluated.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
adopting an efficient driving style.
Functional
requirement
The function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Calling
up
ECO
PRO
driving
style
analysis1.Activate ECO PRO.2."eDRIVE"3. Select the symbol.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style analj ysis consists of a symbolized route and alookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the drivj
ing style. The more efficient the driving style,
the smoother the depicted route becomes, arj
row 1.
The table of values contains stars, arrow 2.
The more efficient the driving style, the more
stars are displayed in the table.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffij cient, a more wavy road and a reduced number
of stars are displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
Tips for an energy-saving driving style, Inj
creasing the range, refer to page 168.
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Mobility
In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids,wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following.Online Edition for Part no. 01402978839 - II/17

Charging
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
Concept
The vehicle can be charged using various
charging cables at charging stations or housej
hold sockets. Control and monitoring of the
charging process are handled completely auj
tomatically. The charge current strength can
be adjusted via iDrive.
General
information High-voltage
batteryThe high-voltage battery is used as an energyaccumulator. The high-voltage battery can be
charged by energy recovery during the trip or
via the power grid.
In order to operate the high-voltage battery optimally, charge the vehicle regularly and
completely on a compatible charger.
When charging via the power grid, you can
chose between the following variants.'yLevel 1 charging via a household socket.'yLevel 2 charging via a Level 2 charging staj tion.'yCharging via a DC charging station.
Level 1 charging is possible via a household
socket with a voltage of 120 volts.
For optimal use of the energy from the power
grid, charging at a Level 2 charging station,
such as BMW i Wallbox, is recommended.
Charge
current
General
information
The charge current strength is indicated in amj
peres.
The vehicle cannot automatically detect the
maximum permissible charge current strength of the power grid during charging via a housejhold socket or charging station.
Level
1
charging
Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your own
household socket, as well as when charging at external electrical power sockets in Level 1,the allowed charge current strength must bedetermined, for instance by a qualified electrij
cian.
The charge current strength for Level 1 chargj
ing, refer to page 181, can be adjusted in the
vehicle in three levels.
At delivery, the charge current for
Level 1 charging is set to the lowest level.
Depending on the country-specific version,
one of several ampere ratings is printed on the Level 1 charging cable. This ampere rating isthe limit which must be adhered to for the vehij
cle if the charge current is set to the highest
level. Depending on the charging cable, the
change in charge current strength varies when
lower levels are set.
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Overview
Print on charging cableCharge current setting"Maximum""Reduced""Low"8 A8 A6 A6 A10 A10 A7.5 A6 A12 A12 A9 A6 A15 A15 A11.25 A7.5 ACharging
at
a
Level
2
charging
station
The permitted charge current strength must
be determined prior to charging at a
Level 2 charging station, for instance from the
operator of the Level 2 charging station. The
permitted charge current strength can vary by
country.
The charge current strength for Level 2 chargj
ing, refer to page 181, can be adjusted in the
vehicle in two steps.
At delivery, the charge current for
Level 2 charging is set to "Reduced". Maintain
this setting unless it was verified that a higher
charge current strength is permitted in the inj
dividual case.
The maximum charge current changes dej
pending on the setting."Maximum""Reduced"32 A16 A
Depending on the set charge current, the charging duration changes.
Range
Extender
With Range Extender, refer to page 72,
switched on, the current charge state can be
maintained. In this way, a higher range is achj ieved.
Safety
information
WARNING
Improper working with electrical current
can lead to an electric shock due to high volj tages or high currents. There is a risk of fire or
danger to life. Observe the general safety regj
ulations when working with electrical current.'

WARNING
If a sufficient safety distance from easily
flammable materials is not maintained, simultaj neous charging and filling with fuel can cause a
risk of fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Do not fill the vehicle with
fuel and charge it simultaneously.'

than with a household socket or a level 2
charging station.
During charging at a DC charging station, an
indication in the instrument cluster, refer to page 181, is displayed.
The DC charging cable is also referred to as
Level 3 DC charging cable.
Storage
The Level 1 charging cable is located in the caj
ble compartment under the hood.
The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in
the same place.
Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use
cable compartment, for instance in a vehicle
wash.
If required, store the charging cable with the installed plug cover to prevent moisture in the
charging cable plug.Connecting
Connecting
the
charging
cable To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the
vehicle. Set the parking brake, if needed.1.Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.2.Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.3.Remove cover of the charging cable plug, if needed.4.Connect Level 1 charging cable to thehousehold socket or Level 2 charging caj
ble to the port on the charging station.5.Insert the charging cable plug correspondj ing to the charging socket, and push it in
until it engages.
When charging at a charging station, follow the instructions at the charging station.
Remove
When the charging process is active and the
vehicle is locked, the charging cable is locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing the cable.
When the charging process is completed, thecharging cable is automatically unlocked.
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If necessary, clean the area between charging
socket flap and charging socket, for instance from snow, before removing it.1.Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is
locked.
Charging cable is unlocked.2.Press the release button on the handle, arj
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas.
Charging process is interrupted.3.Remove the charging cable from the
charging socket, arrow 2.4.Put the charging socket lid back on.5.Close the charging socket flap.6.Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.7.Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from
the household socket or Level 2 charging cable from the port on the charging station
as needed.8.Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permaj
nently installed charging cable in the place provided for it.
Always keep charging socket clean and
unobstructed.
Keep the charging socket flap closed when the charging socket is not used.Manual
release
General
information The charging socket flap is automaticallylocked while driving.
The charging cable may be locked during the
charging process if the vehicle is locked.
Manually
unlocking
the
charging
socket
flap
In case of an electrical malfunction of the
charging cable lock, the charging socket flap can be manually unlocked.1.Open the front door on the side of the
charging socket flap.2.Open rear door on the side of the charging
socket flap.3.Remove the cover.4. Pull the upper blue knob. This releases
the charging socket flap.5.If necessary, press the knob back into the initial position.
Manually
unlocking
the
charging
cable
In case of an electrical malfunction, the chargj
ing cable can be manually unlocked.
When charging at a charging station, complete
the charging process at the charging station
before unlocking the charging cable.
1.Open the front door on the side of the
charging socket flap.2.Open rear door on the side of the charging
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3.Remove the cover.4. Pull the lower blue knob.
Charging cable is manually unlocked.5.Removing the charging cable, refer to
page 177.6.If necessary, press the knob back into the
initial position.
Have the locking system of the charging
socket checked at the dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair
shop after manual unlocking of the charging
cable.
Charging
process
Safety
information WARNING
Improper use of the power mains conj
nection can lead to damage, e.g., cable fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damj
age. Use the charging cable only for charging
the vehicle, and do not extend it using cables
or adapters.'

Charging
statusLightCharging statusWhiteCharging cable can be conj
nected or removed.Flashes
yellowCharging process is being prej
pared.
For DC charging: DC charging
is finishing.BlueThe charging process starts at
the set time.Flashes
blueCharging process is active.Flashes redFault in the charging process.GreenCharging process is completed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indicaj tor light flashes continuously. The other indicajtor lights go out after some time.
Press the button of the remote control to
check the charging status. The charging status is indicated on the indicator light. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
Additional messages about the charging status
can be displayed in the instrument cluster, on
the BMW display key, or via the BMW remote app on a smartphone.
Planning
the
charging
process
General
information
The charging process can be adapted to conj
straints, for instance the cost of electricity. The
vehicle can control the charging process in such a way that the charging process is comj
pleted at the departure time. A departure time
must be set for this purpose, refer to
page 182.
The following settings are available:
'yImmediate charging.'ySet time window for favorable charging.'ySet the charge current for charging via a Level 1 charging cable.'ySet the charge current for charging via aLevel 2 charging cable.
If drive-ready state is switched off, changes
can be made via iDrive. Departure time can only be changed once. Scheduled departure
times are not adjusted. Settings for stationary climate control and charging process are also
accepted for planned departure times.
Immediate
chargingThe charging process starts as soon as the
charging cable is connected.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Charge immediately"
Setting
time
window
for
favorable
charging
Level 1 or Level 2 charging:
When departure time is set, a time window for
charging with a favorable electricity rate can be
set via iDrive.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Low cost charging"4.Set rate begin.5.Set rate end.
The Digital Charging Service enables the time window to be set automatically for certain locaj
tions. Further information about the Digital Charging Service is available on the Internet.
The vehicle can also start the charging process
before the selected time window begins or end it after the selected time window finishes. The
starting point of the charging process is adj
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