BMW I3 2017 Workshop Manual

Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorj ized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yIn duplex garages.'yDuring transport on trains carrying vehij
cles, at sea or on a trailer.'yWith animals in the vehicle.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 secj
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'yUnlock the vehicle with the remote control or establish radio-ready state, if needed
through emergency detection of remote control, refer to page 40.'yWith Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on
your person, grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door comj
pletely.Power
windows
Safety
information WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make surethat the area of movement of the windows isclear during opening and closing.'

The window opens while the switch is bejing held.'y Press the switch beyond the resistj
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, rej
fer to page 39.
Closing
'y Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is bej
ing held.'y Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling again stops the moj
tion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 44.
Pinch
protection
system
General
information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as
a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety
information WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as anj
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in thearea of movement of the windows.'

'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes withj
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption General
information After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the followj
ing conditions.'yThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal posij
tion.'yThe drive-ready state is established.'yThe external temperature is above
41 

SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally, observe the following chapters for safe driving:'ySeats, refer to page 55.'ySafety belts, refer to page 57.'yHead restraints, refer to page 58.'yAirbags, refer to page 101.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Assistance
with
entering
the
vehicle
in
the
rear
Safety
information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjjustment.'

Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
If ECO PRO+, refer to page 169, is activated,
the seat heating is deactivated.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to
ensure occupant safety. However, they can
only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
General
information Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andsecured in designated child restraint sysj
tems.'

accident at the dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop.'

Adjusting
the
height
The height of the head restraints cannot be adj
justed.
Distance The spacing is adjusted to the back of the
head using the incline of the seat backrest.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraintis as close as possible to the back of the head.
Removing The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear
head
restraints
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. If necessary, adjust the distance
by adjusting the tilt of the backrest.'

RemovingOnly remove the head restraint if no one will besitting in the seat in question.1.Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to
page 154.2.Raise the head restraint up against the rej
sistance.3.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, for inj stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of
an accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.'