BMW I3 2017 Owner's Guide

BMW
eDRIVEVehicle
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.
BMW
eDRIVESpecial
features
of
the
BMW
i
High-voltage
system
This BMW i is an electric vehicle. The vehicle
features a high-voltage system that consists of
an electric motor and a high-voltage battery
among other things.
Optionally, the vehicle has a combustion enj
gine that generates electrical energy via a genj
erator and thereby increases the range. This
combustion engine is called the Range Exj
tender, refer to page 72.
Carbon
body The vehicle consists of the functional units:'yDrive module of aluminum.'yLife module of carbon fiber reinforced plasj
tic, CFRP.Overview1Vehicle battery2Fuel filler flap3High-voltage battery4Charging socket5Drive unit
Concept
The vehicle can be operated emissions free
using its electrical drive system.
The special high-voltage battery supplies the electric motor as well as the comfort featureswith power.
The high-voltage battery is charged via a
charging cable, for instance when parked or while driving by energy recovery.
The vehicle can be charged very rapidly at spej
cial charging stations. Charging is also possij
ble at household power sockets.
On the go, the energy recovery ensures that
only little energy is lost when braking.
When the vehicle decelerates, the electric moj
tor acts as a generator and converts the kinetic energy released into electric current.
As a result the high-voltage battery is partially
recharged in order to reach maximum range.
An optional Range Extender, refer topage 72, can supply the drive system with
power and thus increase the range of the vehij cle.
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Functions
Electric
driving:
eDRIVE
The vehicle is powered exclusively by the elecj tric motor. The accelerator pedal can be usednot just for acceleration, but also for deceleraj
tion. When the vehicle decelerates, the electric
motor acts as a generator and charges the
high-voltage battery. With a sensible driving style, this function can be used for especially
efficient energy recovery and comfortable drivj
ing, using just the accelerator pedal.
Acoustic
pedestrian
protection
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving at low speeds.
Coasting
An especially efficient operating point is so- called coasting. In this case, the vehicle is dej
celerated only by driving resistance and no enj ergy flows between high-voltage battery and
electric motor. In order to coast, depress the
accelerator pedal far enough that the mark in
the instrument cluster, refer to page 81, is
exactly in the center.
Energy
recovery:
CHARGE
The high-voltage battery is charged while drivj
ing through energy recovery.
The electric motor acts as a generator and
converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electric current.
Charging can take place in various situations while the vehicle is in motion:'yAs soon as the accelerator pedal is only
slightly depressed.'yDuring vehicle braking.
The mark in the instrument cluster is located
within the CHARGE range.
Sensible driving and early speed reduction are
important to make full use of the energy recovj
ery feature.
Display
The eDRIVE displays, refer to page 81, proj
vide information about the current state of the
drive and visualize the system's use in a diaj
gram.
Maximize
energy-saving
driving
and
range
Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE projvides various functions that assist with an enj
ergy-saving driving style and help to monitor
the range, and if needed, to increase it. The
following descriptions provide an overview of the available functions and the personal measjures.
Before
driving
eDRIVE allows using the air conditioner even before driving off. The stationary climate conj trol, refer to page 143, provides more range
than using full air conditioning while driving.
Parked vehicle ventilation during the chargingprocess can provide maximum range when
driving off.
Trip
planning
and
special
functions
of
the
navigation
system
Several special functions of the navigation sysj
tem support trip planning taking into account
the electric range:'yRange assistant, refer to Integrated Ownj er's Manual, checks whether an entered
navigation destination can be reached. If
the range is not sufficient, various recomj
mendations to help increase the range are displayed automatically, for instance an alj
ternative ECO PRO route is displayed.'yIntermodal routing or intermodal informaj tion, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual, asroute criterion support trip planning using
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'yRange map indicates the action range on
the navigation map, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual.'yCharging assistant under Points of Interest
in navigation, helps to find and possibly inj
clude a public charging station in the dej sired route, refer to Integrated Owner's
Manual.
During
driving
'yGeneral driving tips, refer to page 168, for
increasing the range.'yUse the eDRIVE system efficiently, refer to page 162, for an optimized driving style.'yECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 171, for driving style analysis.'yECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving mode,
refer to page 169, for increasing the range.'yDisplay of the fuel consumption history, rej
fer to page 83.'yDisplay of secondary functions and the poj
tential range, refer to page 84.
After
the
trip
'yCharge vehicle, refer to page 174, and
plan next trip.'yPrepare for long downtimes, refer to
page 224.
BMW
i
Remote
app
A special BMW i Remote App allows you to
control and display certain vehicle functions
using a smartphone.
Safety
of
the
high-voltage
system Observe the information on safety, refer topage 34.
Long-term
vehicle
storage Follow the instructions for vehicle storage and
for longer idle periods, refer to page 224.
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Safety
of
the
high-voltage
systemSafety
of
the
high-voltage
system
Working
on
the
vehicle DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage
system and the carbon body as well as accesj
sories retrofits, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk of injury, fire and danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the vehicle, in particular mainj
tenance and repair, be performed only by an
authorized BMW i dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.'

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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories thatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 01402978839 - II/17

Opening
and
closingVehicle
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.
Remote
controlGeneral
information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote conj trols with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replace the battery, refer to
page 40.
You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific verjsion. Settings, refer to page 48.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 46.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the rej mote control, refer to page 207.
Safety
information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehiclecan be opened from the outside.'

UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 48,
the following access points are unlocked.'yDriver's door.
Press the button of the remote control
again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.'yAll doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are exej
cuted:
'yThe settings stored in the driver profile, rej
fer to page 46, are applied.'yThe interior lights and courtesy lights are
activated. This function is not available, if the interior lights were switched off manjually.'yThe welcome lights are switched on, if thisfunction was activated.'yThe alarm system, refer to page 49, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambij
ent brightness.
Convenient
opening Press and hold this button on the rejmote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
Locking
1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.'yAll doors and the tailgate are locked.'yThe alarm system, refer to page 49, is
switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on
when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn
honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior
lights were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambij
ent brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate
General
information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when unj
locking with the remote control. Changing setj
tings, refer to page 48
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.'

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed obj
jects do not hit the rear window.'