BMW I3 2017 Manual PDF

A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Turn the selector lever again into posij
tion N within approx. 2 seconds.
Position N is indicated on the selector
lever.5.Release Start/Stop button and brake.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state
Park the vehicle. Noises from the electricalsystem such as for cooling the high-voltagesystem might still be audible.
After stopping the vehicle:
1.Apply brake and engage lever in position
P P.2.Set the parking brake.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
sounds.
In case of longer idle times, follow the inj
structions in the Care chapter, refer to
page 224.
Before
driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an autoj matic vehicle wash, refer to page 220.
Driving
in
detail:
eDRIVE
Safety
information DANGER
The braking power of the electric motor
can be stronger than for a vehicle with comj
bustion engine. Abrupt braking and slow-down
may confuse other traffic. There is a risk of an
accident. Carefully release the accelerator
pedal. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

ally, the brake lights will come on without hitjting the brakes.
Energy
recovery:
CHARGE The high-voltage battery is recharged in part
through energy recovery. The electric motor acts as a generator when decelerating andconverts the kinetic energy into electrical enj
ergy.
Energy can be recovered if the following condij
tions are met:'yThe vehicle is moving.'ySpeed higher than approx.
12 mph/20 km/h.'ySelector lever position D or R is set.'yAccelerator pedal is not actuated or only
pressed down 1/3 of the way.
Energy cannot be recovered in the following situations:
'ySelector lever position N is set.'yWhile drive stability control systems, for inj
stance DTC, are active and controlling the
vehicle, even though this is not indicated
by an indicator light.'yThe high-voltage battery is fully charged.'yWhen temperature of the high-voltage batj tery is very low or very high.
In winter it might be possible that the enj
ergy recovery is temporarily unavailable afj ter startup.
Exemplary
traffic
situations
If a deceleration operation is foreseeable while
driving, this can be used for energy recovery.
The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:
'yDecelerating downhill.'yDeceleration before a red light.
Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, decelerj
ate the vehicle using energy recovery.
Coasting
The electric drive makes it possible to roll withj
out consuming energy. This driving condition
is referred to as coasting.
Proactive driving reduces energy consumption and increases the range.
With vehicle rolling, no energy is recovered.
Exemplary
traffic
situations
If a route can be traveled without anticipated need for braking, it is advantageous to roll.
The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:'yRolling on a straight downhill route without obstacles.'yCoasting on a route without obstacles.
Avoid late or abrupt braking.
Acoustic
pedestrian
protection
Concept
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
As a result, other traffic participants, e.g., pej
destrians or cyclists, can better perceive the vehicle.
Range
Extender
Increasing
the
range If the charging state of the high-voltage battery
drops during travel to a minimum value, the Range Extender starts and supplies the rejquired electrical energy for driving on.
The symbol on the charging state indicator
designates a Range Extender activation time.
The Range Extender controls its output autoj
matically, turns itself off and restarts according
to the driving situation.
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If Range Extender is activated, the currentcharging state of the high-voltage battery ismaintained. If necessary, the Range Extendercharges the high-voltage battery until the
charge state at the time of the activation of the
Range Extender has been reached.
The Range Extender has no direct connection
to the drive train.
Using
the
Range
Extender
Purely electric use of the vehicle offers the full
performance capability of the drive and the
most efficient use of the vehicle.
Range Extender is designed to enable further
driving in situations, in which the purely elecj
tric range is not sufficient. E.g., the next chargj
ing station can be reached.
With a very low charge state of the high-voltj
age battery, the drive power is reduced on
sharp uphill grades or at high speeds in order to allow further driving.
This avoids a complete discharge of the high-
voltage battery.
A Check Control message indicates an upj coming reduction in drive power. The powerreduction is displayed in the performance disjplay, refer to page 83.
Automatic
maintenance
run
Avoid having long periods when the Range Exj
tender is not used. To ensure functional reliaj bility, the Range Extender is automatically actij
vated at certain intervals for a few minutes while driving. Respective Check Control mesjsages indicate the maintenance run. It themaintenance run of the Range Extender is ocjcurring at an unfavorable time, it can be canjceled by pressing the Start/Stop button. It
postpones the maintenance run.
Should the high-voltage battery be fully
charged or if there is not enough gas in the
tank then a maintenance run will not be exej
cuted.Heavily
discharged
high-voltage
battery
If the high-voltage battery is heavily disj
charged during the trip, the performance and
some comfort features are reduced step-by-
step to extend the range.
Heated
high-voltage
battery
With
a
stationary
vehicle
In exceptional cases, it is possible that the
high-voltage battery heats up sharply when the
vehicle is stationary. E.g., with extreme exterj
nal temperatures and direct solar radiation.
Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the high-voltage battery is overheated.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Another message will indicate when drive- ready state is available again.
While
driving If the high-voltage battery overheats during thetrip, the performance is reduced step-by-step in order to cool down the battery. The ePOjWER performance display in the instrumentcluster decreases. If the temperature increasesfurther, park the vehicle until the high-voltage
battery has cooled down. If the performance
display falls to 0, the drive-ready state is
switched off and the vehicle comes to a stop.
Parking
brake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehij cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
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In order to ensure that the vehicle is securedagainst rolling away, observe the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolljing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After
a
power
failure
Putting
the
parking
brake
into
operation1.Switch on standby state.2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Hold
function Concept
The system holds the vehicle automatically
when gear is engaged. This prevents rolling against the direction of travel.
In selector lever position D, the vehicle cannot
roll backwards. In selector lever position R, it cannot roll forward. The brake pedal does nothave to be pressed.
Reducing
energy
consumption To reduce energy consumption when the hold
function is activated, activate the parking brake or engage lever in position P when the vehicleis stopped for long periods of time.
The hold function can be affected by the vehij
cle's load and the road incline. If needed, a Check Control message will appear and posijtion P will be selected automatically.
Turn
signal,
high
beams,
headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not foldin the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lightson the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Signaling
briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
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Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.'yHigh beams on, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There isa risk of injury or risk of property damage.Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity ofthe rainfall.
General
information
The sensor is located on the windshield, dij
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operaj
tion is preset.
Safety
information NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
washes. There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.'

Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatij cally heated while standby state is switched
on.
Rear
window
wiper
Overview
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the outer switch upward.
'yResting position of the wiper, position 0.'yIntermittent mode,arrow. 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
Clean
the
rear
window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
'yIn resting position: turn the switch downj
ward, arrow 3. The switch automatically rej turns to its resting position when released.'yIn intermittent mode: turn the switch furj
ther, arrow 2. The switch automatically rej
turns to its intermittent position when rej
leased.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
General
information
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.'

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearlyvertical position4.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj shield.2.Switch on standby state.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return totheir resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operjating materials into different bottles. Store opjerating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer conj centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can leadto incorrect readings at temperatures below
+5