BMW I3 2018 Owners Manual

15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically actij
vated again.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield washer system Safety information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer
systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.
NOTE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
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 automaticallyheated while standby state is switched on.
Rear window wiper Overview
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn the outer switch upward.
'xResting position of the wiper, position 0.'xIntermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to conjtinuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
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'xIn resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its resting position when released.'xIn intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to its intermittent position when released.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General information
Important, for instance 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 damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a riskof injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj tor can overheat when switching on. There is arisk of damage to property. Defrost the windjshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
1.Switch standby state on and off again.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that theblades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point ofresistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical poj sition.4.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 to their resting position and are ready again for operj
ation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reserj
voir.
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.
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Safety information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a riskof fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instrucj
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
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 container.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
NOTE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
NOTE
Mixing different windshield washer concenj trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concenj
trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located under the hood.
Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer concenj
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to inj
correct readings at temperatures below
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DisplaysVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spej
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
Some of the displays in the instrument clustermay differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Onboard Computer\_ 1262Driver assistance systems3Speedometer4Drive-ready state indicator\_ 1015ECO PRO tips\_2056Trip odometer\_1227Driving Dynamics Control program\_ 1508Range for electric driving\_1229Battery charge indicator\_11610Performance display\_116
Selection list, such as for the radio\_ 12511Range Extender range\_122Seite 114CONTROLSDisplays114
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12Range Extender fuel gauge\_12113Messages, for instance Check Control14Display, drive mode\_102
Charging screen
1Charging status\_2182End of charging time\_ 218
Departure time with timer\_ 2193Maximum electrical range\_ 2184Stationary climate control\_2195Range for electric driving\_2186Charge state\_1167Range Extender range\_ 1228With Range Extender: fuel gauge\_ 121Displaying the eDRIVE system
Displays in the instrument cluster
Concept
The display depends on the system's operating
condition. The following functions of the eDRIVE system are shown in the instrument cluster
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High-voltage battery charge indicator
WARNING
Even when it is indicated that the high-voltage
battery is discharged, the high-voltage system is always still under high voltage. There is a risk
of fire or a risk of injury. Do not touch or change live parts, for instance orange high-voltage caj
bles, even when the batteries are discharged.
The fill level bars indicate the available charge
state of the high-voltage battery when standby
state and drive-ready state are switched on.
With a low range the color of the charge state inj dicator switches from blue to yellow.
In addition, the range for electric driving is disj
played.
With Range Extender: maintaining charge
state
The arrow on the charge state indicator desj
ignates the Range Extender activation time. If Range Extender is activated, the current chargestate of the high-voltage battery is maintained.
'xGray arrow: Range Extender deactivated.'xWhite arrow: Range Extender activated.
Performance display
The accelerator pedal indicator in the performjance display indicates the current efficiency of
your driving style. The efficient range of the perj
formance display is colored blue.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE
range, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when decelerating.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the ePOWER
range, arrow 2: display when accelerating.
The blue ePOWER range in the display is rej
duced if the high-voltage battery is heavily disj
charged. The available power is automatically adj
justed.
Optimizing the driving style, refer to page 198.
Drive-ready state: READY The READY display indicates that
the vehicle is ready for driving. Drive-ready state in detail, refer topage 101.
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Indications on the Control DisplayFuel consumption history Displaying fuel consumption history
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"4. Select the symbol.
Display
Bars show the average consumption over a spej
cific period of time, arrow 1.
One bar indicates one minute.
The average fuel consumption of the eDRIVE system is indicated using a line and a value
above the bar display, arrow 2. The indicated
value is identical to the average fuel consumption
in the Onboard Computer and can be reset via
the Onboard Computer.
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system Displaying the energy flow
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"4. Select the symbol.Display
The display shows the active components of the eDRIVE system:
'xBlue: electrical energy.'xArrow: direction of the energy flow.'xSegments of the high-voltage battery symjbolize the charging state.'xThe operating states, such as eDRIVE, are
displayed.'xInterior cooling/heating function switched on.
Energy distribution
General information
Beside the current range, the display shows the
energy distribution and the potential range if indij vidual secondary functions are switched off.
'xBlue: electrical energy.'xWhite: activated secondary functions.
Displaying energy distribution
Via iDrive:
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Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a comj bination of indicator or warning lights and SMStext messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an
SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Several lights indicate function checks and light up only temporarily when drive-ready state orstandby state are activated.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is notbuckled. For some country versions: pasjsenger belt is not worn or objects are dej
tected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positionedcorrectly.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not
working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to page 108.
Brake system Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
Approach control warning Indicator light illuminates: advance warnj
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immij nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apjproaches another vehicle at a relatively high difj
ferential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person warning If a collision with a person detected inthis way is imminent, the symbol lights
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Orange lightsActive Cruise Control The number bars shows the selecteddistance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function, ACC, refer to page 153.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies thebrakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS Braking force boost may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer
braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj
tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
DSC, refer to page 149.DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 149, and DTC, refer
to page 150.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 139.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The indicator light lights up: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflaj
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the inj
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation presj sure can be detected.'xInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system autoj
matically becomes active again.'xTPM was unable to complete the reset. Rej set the system again.'xA wheel without TPM wheel electronics ismounted: have it checked by a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.'xMalfunction: have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 136.
Steering system Steering system in some cases not
working.
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Have the system checked by a dealerss servicecenter or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
Emissions'xThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can serij
ously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer topage 250.
Acoustic pedestrian protection inactive Acoustic pedestrian protection deactij
vated or possibly not working.
Have the system checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Green lights
Turn signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 109.
Parking lights, headlight Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, refer
to page 129.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 109.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous display Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the malj
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions ocj cur at once, the messages are displayed consecj
utively.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 secj onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Temporary display Some Check Control messages are hidden autoj
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be disj
played again later.
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