BMW I3 2018 Owners Manual

Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS text messages SMS text messages in combination with a symj
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indicaj
tor/warning lights.
Supplementary SMS text messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be auj
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.
'x"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.'x"Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.'x"BMW i Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after standby state is switched
off.
With Range Extender: fuel gauge
The fill level bars indicate the available fuel supj
ply of the Range Extender when drive-ready
state and standby state are switched on.
Additional range of the Range Extender on top of
pure electric range. If the Range Extender is actij
vated, the color of the fill level bar indicator
switches from gray to white.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 247.
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Odometer and trip odometer
Display
'xOdometer, arrow 1, Scope of the OnboardComputer.'xTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset miles: TRIP
Press the button.
'xWith standby state switched off, the time, theexternal temperature and the odometer are
displayed.'xWhen standby state is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 

Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
The high-voltage battery is heavjily discharged. Its power output
will be reduced. Heating and clij mate control functions will be dej
activated. In this state, the exact
range can no longer be calculated. A short range may still be available depending on the environj
mental conditions.
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations and a low state of charge of the high-voltage batjtery, it may not be possible to start the vehicleagain at the beginning of the next trip. Recharge
vehicle with low state of charge in time.
With Range Extender The range of the Range Extender is displayedseparately next to the fuel gauge. The total range
can be displayed via the Onboard Computer. Exj panding the range with Range Extender, refer to
page 106.
Service requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
The driving distance or the time to the next
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in the instrument cluster after standby state is switched
on.
A service advisor can read out the current servj
ice requirements from your remote control.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.Seite 123DisplaysCONTROLS123
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Automatic Service RequestData regarding the service status or legally manjdated vehicle inspections is automatically transj
mitted to your dealerss service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service center was notified.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror dej
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also detected and compared with the vehij
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,
and will be displayed depending on the situation.
The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays
speed limits present on routes without signs.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be disj
played on the Info Display in the instrument clusj ter.
Display
Speed Limit Info Current speed limit.
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Speed Limit Info not available.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sitj uations:'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.'xIn the event of incorrect detection by the camera.'xIf the speed limits stored in the navigationsystem are incorrect.'xIn areas not covered by the navigation sysjtem.'xWhen roads differ from the navigation, suchas due to changes in road routing.'xWhen passing buses or trucks with a speedsticker.'xIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xWhen signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the folj
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:'xCurrent audio source.'xRedial phone feature.'xTurn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the desiredsetting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list inthe instrument cluster may differ from the illusj
tration.
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Onboard Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij cle data in the instrument cluster, such as averj
age values.
Calling up information on the Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeatjedly displays additional information.
Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sigj
nal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display:
'xMiles.'xWith Range Extender: total range.'xAverage fuel consumption.'xCurrent fuel consumption.'xAverage speed.'xExternal temperature.'xTime.'xSpeed Limit Info.'xCharge state of the high-voltage battery as a
percentage.Selecting information
You can select what information from the Onjboard Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.
Display in the instrument cluster
The information from the Onboard Computer is shown in the upper left area of the instrument
cluster.
Information in detail
With Range Extender: total range The total range considers the caj
pacity of the fuel tank as well as
the electric energy in the high-
voltage battery.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances. Standstill with
drive-ready state switched off is not considered.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current energy consumption. The
efficiency of the driving can be monitored.
Average speed
Periods when vehicle is parked with drive-ready
state switched off are not included when calcuj
lating average speed.
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Resetting average values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info shows the current maximumpermitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Display of charge state of the high-
voltage battery as a percentage
The current charge state of the high-voltage batj
tery can be displayed as a %-value.
Onboard Computer on the Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij cle data on the Control Display, such as averagevalues.
General information Two types of Onboard Computers are available
on the Control Display:
'x"Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'x"Trip computer": the values deliver an overjview of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip
computer
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the Onboard Computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.'x "Reset": all values are reset.'x "Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.5.If necessary, "OK"
Speed warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exj
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has dropj
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
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Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speed isdisplayed.6.Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"
Vehicle status
General information
The status can be displayed and actions perj
formed for several systems.
Opening the vehicle status Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"Information at a glance'x "Flat Tire Monitor": status of the Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page 139.'x "Tire Pressure Monitor": status of the Tire
Pressure Monitor, refer to page 136.'x "Check Control": Check Control mesj
sages are stored in the background and can
be displayed on the Control Display. Displayj ing stored Check Control messages, refer to
page 121.'x "Service required": Displaying service
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LightsVehicle 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.
Overview
Switches in the vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionAutomatic headlight control.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.SymbolFunctionLow beams.Instrument lighting.
Parking lights, low beams and
roadside parking lights
General information
Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when standby state
is switched off, the exterior lighting is automatij cally switched off.
Parking lights Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended perij
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to switch on drive-ready state.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadside
parking light, refer to page 129.
Low beams
Position of switch:

The low beams illuminate when standby state is switched on.
Roadside parking light
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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Switching on
With standby state switched off, press the levereither up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Switching offBriefly press the lever to the resistance point inthe opposite direction.
Welcome lights and headlightcourtesy delay feature
Welcome lights
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
ambient brightness, individual light functions may
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is unj locked.
Activating/deactivating Position of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Welcome lights"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
General information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Pathway lighting"6.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic headlight control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off automatj ically depending on the ambient brightness, for
instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is prej
cipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
ActivatingPosition of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is ilj
luminated when the low beams are switched on.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as
a substitute for your personal judgment of lightj
ing conditions.
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