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WELCOME TO BMW i.
Owner's Manual.
BMW i3 and BMW i3s. Thank you for choosing a BMW i.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on
the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW i. Also usethe Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important informaj
tion on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical feaj
tures available in your BMW i. The manual also contains information designed
to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintainj
ing the value of your BMW i.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the onj board literature. Your BMW AG wishes you a safe and enjoyable drive.3
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TABLE OF CONTENTSNOTES
Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
QUICK REFERENCE
Your BMW i at a glance ................................................................................................ 18
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit .............................................................................................................................. 34
iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 38
Voice activation system ............................................................................................... 45
General settings ............................................................................................................. 48
Owner's Manual media ................................................................................................ 59
BMW eDRIVE ................................................................................................................. 63
Safety of the high-voltage system ............................................................................ 66
CONTROLS
Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 70
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............................................................................ 88
Transporting children safely ....................................................................................... 96
Driving ............................................................................................................................. 100
Displays .......................................................................................................................... 114
Lights .............................................................................................................................. 129
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 133
Driving stability control systems .............................................................................. 149
Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 153
Climate control ............................................................................................................. 172
Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 181
Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 191
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving ......................................................................... 198
Loading .......................................................................................................................... 202
Increasing the range ................................................................................................... 2044
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MOBILITY
Charging the vehicle ................................................................................................... 210
Refueling ........................................................................................................................ 221
Fuel .................................................................................................................................. 224
Wheels and tires .......................................................................................................... 226
Under the hood ............................................................................................................ 242
Engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 244
Coolant ........................................................................................................................... 247
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 249
Replacing components .............................................................................................. 251
Breakdown assistance ............................................................................................... 254
Care ................................................................................................................................. 258
REFERENCE
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 266
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 269
Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 270
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Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication, see Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle, Online Owner's Manual, BMW i Driver's Guide app.5
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InformationUsing this Owner's Manual
OrientationThe fastest way to find information on a particuj
lar topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differjences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW i Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj ment, and Communication can be obtained asprinted book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the followj ing Owner's Manuals:
'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW i Driverss Guide app.Additional sources of
information
Dealerss service center
A dealerss service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
InternetThe Owner's Manual and general information on
BMW, for example on technology, are available
on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be disj
played on the Control Display. Additional
information, refer to page 59.
BMW i Driverss Guide App The BMW i Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The app can be displayed on smartphones
and tablets. Additional information, refer to
page 60.
Online Owner's Manual The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle. The Online Owner's Manual can be disj
played in any of today's browsers. Additional information, refer to page 61.
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Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
SymbolMeaning Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle. Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment."..."Texts in vehicle used to select
individual functions.

Owner's Manual may differ from those in yourvehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differj
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'xOnline Owner's Manual.'xBMW i Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Intended use
Follow the following when using the vehicle:
'xOwner's Manual.'xInformation on the vehicle. Do not remove stickers.'xTechnical vehicle data.'xThe traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is driven.'xVehicle documents and statutory documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the opj erating conditions and registration requirementsapplying in the country of first delivery, also
known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necesj
sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirej
ments. If your vehicle does not comply with the
homologation requirements in a certain country
you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for
your vehicle there. Further information on warj
ranty is available from a dealerss service center.
Working on the vehicle, maintenance
and repairs
Advanced technology, especially the use of high-performance high-voltage electronics and modj
ern materials such as carbon, requires special knowledge when making modifications to andworking on the vehicle, as well as customizedmaintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having changes to and work on the vehicle, esj
pecially maintenance and repair of the high-voltj age system and the carbon body as well as retroj
fitting of accessories, done by an authorized
BMW i dealerss service center. If you choose to
use another service facility, BMW recommends
use of a facility that performs work, for instance
maintenance and repair, according to BMW i specifications with properly trained personnel, rej
ferred to in this Owner's Manual as "another
qualified service center or repair shop".
DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular maintej
nance and repair on the high-voltage system
and the carbon body as well as accessories retj
rofits, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk
of injury, fire and danger to life. The manufacj turer of your vehicle recommends that the work
on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and
repair, be performed only by an authorized
BMW i dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends the use of parts and accesjsory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on
their use and installation are available from a BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested by
BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehij cles.
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